Chapter 1440: Chapter 1397 Relax a Bit Chapter 1440: Chapter 1397 Relax a Bit “What does it mean to be intelligent?” the girl asked with some dissatisfaction.

“A truly intelligent person is naturally one who chose to join the Divine Court during its early formation. However, beings with such foresight are exceedingly rare—even deities cannot find a Divine Court as flourishing as it is today,” the somewhat worldly fat man said cheerfully.

“What about you, then? Who are you? How long after the establishment of the Divine Court did you choose to join?”

“Me? Hehe, I’m neither intelligent nor a fool; I’m just a small figure without the power of choice. But it’s different for miss.”

“Oh!”

Mikayla’s face immediately showed a thoughtful expression. This statement contained no small amount of implied information.

What this fellow was implying was that he belonged to certain forces, and when the higher-ups of his forces decided to ally with the Divine Court, he, as one of their members, had no choice in the matter and unwittingly had the Divine Court’s label stamped upon him.

“If that’s the case, then I’m no different from you, also a small figure without any power of choice.” The girl had a very clear understanding of herself and her clan. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been entrusted with such an important mission by her family.

“Hehe, there’s still some difference. At least you’re now involved and have the chance to make changes.”

“What changes can I possibly make?” A bitter smile couldn’t help but appear on the girl’s face. Given the current situation, seeking the support of the deities was the only way out for her clan. To survive, they had to do so.

Her purpose for coming here was nothing more than to figure out how to secure a better position for her clan within the Divine Court.

“Don’t underestimate yourself. There’s a lot you can do, and everything you do now will influence your clan’s future position in the Divine Court.”

The portly man smiled meaningfully, while the young man standing next to the girl looked contemplative as he sized up the fat man.

The man guiding the girl to the Divine Court seemed to have realized something, but he had no intention of warning her.

“Who are you?” Even without her mentor’s warning, the girl remained alert and had already caught on.

“Me? Didn’t I just tell you? The thing you want to do might just overlap with my duties.” The plump middle-aged man seemed easygoing and approachable.

“Overlap with your duties?” The girl was a bit dazed and still hadn’t quite caught on.

“It’s only a partial overlap. People like you wanting to join the Divine Court, sending observers or emissaries for negotiations—it happens almost every day. That’s why the Divine Court has set up a temporary department for this, and I hold a not-so-important position in it.”

The man spoke modestly, but his words made the girl’s expression turn rather delicate.

Because if this man took offense at her earlier attitude towards him and decided to retaliate, she would be like a mute person who has imbibed bitter medicine—having grievances but nowhere to express them.

“Little girl, don’t be nervous. My memory isn’t very good, and I tend to forget things that aren’t very important. Plus, I’m actually quite good-tempered.”

Seemingly noticing what the girl was thinking, the fat man offered this reassurance, but the more he comforted her, the more guilty she felt. Inside, she also felt some self-reproach.

Knowing that the place she was headed to would be her home for life, how could she show a bad attitude to her fellow travelers?

“I…”
The situation had somewhat taken her by surprise, and the girl wanted to do something to make amends, but mere apologies seemed too insubstantial. So, she took out a storage belt and handed it to the fat man before her.

“You’re quite on the ball, girl, but that won’t be necessary. I don’t have Dragon Blood. You’d better keep these things for yourself. After disembarking, just follow me, and tell me about your clan’s basic information in detail, so I can make arrangements.”

“Yes.” The girl timidly took back her items, feeling somewhat embarrassed and also a bit annoyed.

In her Clan’s Domain, she never had to resort to bribing others. It was always others who sought favors from her. Engaging in such acts was a bit uncomfortable for her.

But she knew very well that, despite any resistance she might feel, such situations would only become more frequent in the future, and she had to adapt. The presently indifferent figure before her might not care about wealth, but that didn’t mean other beings in the Divine Court wouldn’t care.

To get things done in the future, such actions were unavoidable. They were a necessary evil.

“Teacher.”

At this moment, unsure of what she had done, the girl turned to look at her mysterious mentor, hoping to get some advice from him.

But when her gaze fell on her teacher, she noticed that he was gazing at the vast land below as if he hadn’t noticed what had just happened beside her.

“Why are you looking at me? I’m just your guide. From now on, the choices are yours to make. I will not interfere.”

Feeling the girl’s gaze, the man who had been admiring the scenery turned and smiled, “Once we get off the ship, our teacher-student relationship can end, and you won’t need me anymore.”

“No, Teacher, you can still give me a lot of advice. I’m very unfamiliar with Xena Pus.”

“I’ve already made it quite clear,” the speaker intoned solemnly, “the choices that follow are entirely yours to make. If, under my influence, you make a decision that leads to an undesirable outcome, you or your Clan behind you will unquestionably blame me.

And if it results in a favorable outcome, then your Clan will question whether my advice was the best option, still holding me responsible.”

“No, that won’t happen, Teacher. My Clan wouldn’t…”
“This is the inherent flaw of intelligent creatures; there is no question of ‘wouldn’t.’ I’ve seen this far too often.”

As the girl wrestled with her tumultuous thoughts, the enormous floating ship, akin to a small city, finally sailed into an air harbor, docking with a grand Floating City.

At that time, the girl witnessed a part of Xena Pus from close quarters, and the sight before her – the bustling grandeur and magnificence – delivered a profound shock.

Looking up, mage towers covered in swirling Elements stood tall and tightly packed, shrouding the whole city in an unbelievable blanket of elemental clouds, with the concentration of elements in the atmosphere reaching a terrifying level.

Looking down, she observed the noisy air harbor stretching out endlessly, where colossal floating ships were arriving, and some departing. Despite their overwhelming number, there was not the slightest chaos; order reigned supreme.

“Teacher, you with me…”
The girl turned her head, attempting to ask her mentor to stay by her side as she emerged from her stupor induced by the spectacle. But she couldn’t finish her sentence.

Because the Teacher who had led her to Xena Pus had vanished without a trace, unbeknownst to her, moving away without a sign.

“How can this be?” Despondence painted the girl’s face. A man of mystery, profound knowledge, and great power held a fatal attraction, especially for a woman of noble standing like herself.

“Sir, did you see when my Teacher left?”

“I’m sorry, but I really didn’t.”

The rotund man looked thoughtful. Only when the girl questioned him did he shift his gaze from the spot where the young man had stood.

“However, the fact that your mentor left in such a manner means his words to you weren’t a jest. From this point forward, your relationship has become that of strangers.”

“He will always be my mentor,” she asserted with unwavering certainty, sensing something amiss.

“Your bond with him has come to an end. Don’t dwell on it anymore; it does you no good.”

The pudgy man’s face creased into a wry smile. “You should come with me; your business isn’t yet finished.”

“I’d like to wait a bit longer.”

“You must have noticed the uniqueness of this place by now. Those who can come and go freely here are ‘big figures’ you would have to look up to. Knowing this, understand that if he doesn’t wish to see you, no matter what you do, it’s impossible for you two to meet again.”

“…”
“Come on, girl who carries the destiny of her Clan. Follow me and make choices for the future of your Clan!”

…
“Muria, have you been bored lately? You seem to have the leisure to entangle yourself with such little girls.”

In front of an ancient mirror, a goddess with flowing platinum hair looked expressionlessly at the God King seated upon the Divine Throne.

“Not bored. I haven’t had a moment’s rest since that war.”

The being acknowledged as the most potent Deity—the God King—responded with ease to his partner’s query, though there was a hint of defensiveness in his tone.

“If you are not bored, then why spread a new book and send down an Avatar?”

“Even in busyness, one must occasionally relax, right?”

“Is this your excuse for entangling yourself with young girls?”

“Cough, I did not—do not speak nonsense. It won’t look good if that gets out. I am simply… stealing followers from other Deities… No, I am showing those lost lambs the way.”

“Converting enemies? Does such a task necessitate the dignified God King demeaning himself?”

“It’s mainly to relax; everything else is incidental.”

“I feel that one God Queen is too few for your distinguished self. Why not select a few more God Consorts?”

“…” Muria couldn’t help but lower his head in exasperation. Though sending down an Avatar to frolic in the outer world and sway the followers of other Deities seemed absurd for one of his status, there truly was no other intent behind it—really.

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