Chapter 3739: Jia Ru and the Shared Fate

Bella also understood what Yi Lu Na meant, and then Yi Lu Na called out to the Miss of the ship who was passing by while chatting with Winnie:

"Miss Yi Lai Se, when Xia De went to the Time Wheel City docks he only had his staff key on him. The other items he needs tonight are all on the ship, so let's stick to the original plan: after Xia De sets out for the Drowned Ghost Tavern, have this ship dock at the pier of Kyle-Tod Town and wait for him to return."

The Miss of the ship gave a no-problem gesture, and Yi Lu Na picked up the stack of documents on the table in front of her, followed by Aily, and found Vanessa:

"Have you and Xi Wei confirmed the time to go to the Parliament to receive the blessing?"

"Three in the afternoon. Everyone will be present then so it's convenient to start the vote."

Vanessa, who was standing in front of the island's simulated sand table, answered. Because the two Fate Impacts had added quite a few hidden areas to the island that were normally invisible, the sand table was now nearly three times larger than the original version.

Yi Lu Na handed the stack of documents in her hand to the passing Miss Little Afulora:

"Take this to Grandmother Cassandra in the alchemy laboratory at the bottom of the cabin in a while."

As Miss Little Afulora hurried off to deliver the documents, Yi Lu Na greeted Flora and Megan who were walking side by side, then asked Shi Dai La:

"Where is Claire? Also, Professor Danisite said she would come by again at half past ten. Send someone to check whether the professor has entered the town."

Although more and more people stand beside Xia De at the end of each story, Yi Lu Na still arranges plans and allocates personnel with ease, which is one of the reasons everyone admires her.

And when Danisite appeared on the deck and saw Yi Lu Na, the Manager Miss even cracked a joke:

"Is this a special welcome for me? I just went to visit Ai Mi Li Ya. The elves' meeting ended and she came right over."

"No, I'm not waiting for you. I wanted to see whether that mysterious but very 'helpful' Miss Sa Bei Er would also come. Looks like she still doesn't dare show up around so many...... Never mind, this way. Xia De should be back soon. He has to meet with the Church this afternoon to confirm the current total number of 'Forged Rings of Fate'."

"Did you see Yi Lu Na on your way here? Yi Lu Na said she'd come over at lunchtime too. Looks like something at the cathedral held her up."

Yi Lu Na actually wasn't held up by anything. After finishing her tasks in the morning, she casually greeted Miss Yi Deng of the 【Sun Emblem】 and left the cathedral. No one asked her what she was going to do—Yi Lu Na was a very reliable Miss in everyone's eyes.

On the way to Kyle-Tod Town, Yi Lu Na stopped on a sudden whim. After gazing at the highest peak of the snow mountain for a moment, she turned into the cedar forest beside the road. After a brief hesitation, she asked the surroundings:

"Jia Ru, are you here?"

Ever since Xia De mentioned encountering this Unknowable-grade relic at the mountain-top ruins, Yi Lu Na had been hoping to meet it again, but had never found the chance. Stopping now, she wanted to try summoning it directly—and unexpectedly, after her words fell, from behind the trunk of a massive cedar on her right, the blond man in a white robe really did step out, holding a rolled-up parchment:

"Chosen of Balance, heir of the Adjudicator. It has been a long time."

"He really came out?"

Yi Lu Na herself was surprised, but since the other party was willing to show itself, of course that was a good thing:

"It's been a long time, Jia Ru. I want to......"

"You can only play three games, and from those three games haven't you already obtained the way to save him?"

The man holding the parchment said calmly. Yi Lu Na frowned and thought for a moment:

"In that case, can you come to the battlefield to help tonight?"

"I am not as powerful as you imagine. I am not skilled at combat."

Yi Lu Na was skeptical about this, but since the other party said so, she didn't press the matter:

"You don't need to fight. If Xia De is in danger, can you use your abilities to help him?"

She didn't think about her own safety, but thought of Xia De again, so "Jia Ru" showed a smile:

"I can."

"What do I need to pay as compensation?"

"Nothing at all."

Yi Lu Na immediately became wary:

"I never believe such good things exist. Yi Lu Na told me everything has a price."

"The price does not need to be paid by you, and of course, not by him either. I have simply found a candidate suited for the 'What If Game.' Yes, many interesting things will happen tonight."

(Xiao Mi Ya running......)

Approaching the seventh act of the Fate story, those thinking about the arcs in the hands of the Zhengshen Sect are not only Xia De—the Prophet Association also hopes to obtain more solidified Fate from the Church. After all, the Church faction has no candidate this time, so even just to build good relations with the future Chosen of Fate, sharing out the surplus Fate is something they must do.

That afternoon at half past one, Xia De, the witches, the prophets of the Prophet Association, and the Jesters gathered at the local Sun Church. Although nominally they had gathered to make a final check on the plan for the final battle of Fate, in reality most of them were there for the Fate in the Church's hands.

Of course, Mr. Mo Ti Si and his people really did come for the meeting. Their manpower was already limited, they had no top-tier combat power, and their need for Forged Rings of Fate was also small.

The Prophet Association and the Witches' Parliament, however, truly hoped to obtain more arcs and forged rings—whether to have more of their own forces on the battlefield, or to smash them and give their candidate more points, both were good options.

The Church was of course well aware of both sides' thoughts. The five major Churches had met in advance to discuss the matter. They did not favor the Prophet Association just because they had better relations with them, nor did they give preferential treatment to the witches just because Xia De had contributed the most. Instead, they called both sides together and very candidly stated the number of arcs and forged rings in their possession.

The Church had the largest number of Thirteen Rings sorcerers, and they also had to take into account sharing the forged rings with the three major Academies and the elves and Dragon Island factions, so they could not possibly give away all their arcs and rings.

Currently Xia De and the witches had 7 Forged Rings of Fate and 6 arcs in hand, while what the Church brought out that afternoon was 4 rings and 13 arcs.

The Church faction had recently obtained the most arcs from the island, but the efficiency of forging Forged Rings of Fate was ultimately limited, so after deducting the rings and arcs needed for themselves and to share with allied factions, this was all they could offer.

Because it was at the Sun Church, Miss Yi Deng of the 【Sun Emblem】 organized this meeting. The four sides briefly shared the intelligence currently in hand, made a final check on the agreed-upon plan, confirmed the current state of the five Card Players. After the Church also briefly explained the city-town joint defense plan worked out at the elves' meeting, the angel-blooded female sorcerer finally said:

"Regarding the Chosen of Fate, whichever of you three sides makes it to the end, the Church will be satisfied. Currently the Church can only offer this much. Our intention is for you three sides to divide this Fate equally."

"We will only take 3 arcs. The rest is better left to the Summoner and the prophets."

Mr. Mo Ti Si immediately stated, and Xia De exchanged a glance with President Le Nuo Man. So close to the final battle, there was no need to quarrel over such a matter. Since the remainder was 4 rings and 10 arcs—all even numbers that could be divided equally—the best method was of course an equal split.

But the prophets believed their faction had more people and needed these more, and that the prophets could better unleash the power of this Fate. Xia De, on the other hand, hoped to have more Fate to protect his ladies. So although both sides knew the equal-split plan was most appropriate, neither wanted to split equally.

"I have a proposal."

Miss Yi Deng spoke again at this rather delicate moment:

"How about dividing this Fate into two portions, and you each take one. One portion is 3 rings and 2 arcs, the other is 1 ring and 8 arcs."

If 2 arcs = 1 Forged Ring of Fate, the first portion is equivalent to 8 arcs, and the second to 10 arcs—the latter is undoubtedly more valuable. But only those holding rings can fight in "Before the Apocalypse," so the value of a single ring is actually higher than two arcs.

"I have two cards here, the King and the Wang Hou. Whoever draws the King may choose one portion, and the other takes the remaining one."

As Miss Yi Deng spoke, she really did produce two cards. Without letting the two examine the faces, she placed the cards face-down on the table, one hand pressing each card:

"Please choose."

In this situation, neither would cheat. This was essentially a reasonable and fair game.

And who chose first had little effect on the outcome. After a brief show of deference, Xia De and President Le Nuo Man each chose the card closest to their side.

When the cards were revealed, Xia De had drawn the King:

"I'll take the share with three rings and two arcs."

Although President Lenorman had lost, the value of the second share was not small, so the prophets raised no objection to it. The meeting then continued for another half hour, after which the visitors dispersed one by one to make their final preparations.

But after leaving the cathedral, Xia De did not follow Vanessa and the others back to the town:

"You all go on ahead, I still have some things to take care of."

He then turned back toward the Sun Cathedral, but not to meet with Yi Lu Na — Young Lady Eden was waiting for Xia De in the small chapel on the right side of the cathedral's main nave.

For the ordinary local residents, although a series of strange things had recently occurred on the island, this was still an ordinary Friday, so believers still came and went in the cathedral. In the small chapel, however, only Young Lady Eden was present. After Xia De entered, he first confirmed that the chapel door was closed, then said with a smile:

"Thank you very much for what you did just now."