Let them offer their loyalty!
Chapter 867 - 441

Upon hearing Larilo's words, Qiu Tu did not respond immediately.

After all, having spent several months with Larilo day and night, Qiu Tu now had an unrivaled understanding of her.

This Heretic Goddess Girl had never been easy to deal with, nor was she one to take pleasure in being helpful to others.

Even if for various reasons she now had a loyalty of over 60 points towards him.

She wouldn't let him freeload.

This had nothing to do with affection but rather with cultural and experiential influences.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "So what's the price?"

Unexpectedly to Qiu Tu, upon hearing his question, Larilo did not make any demands for an exchange of conditions as he had thought she would. Instead, she said with a giggly smile,

"What are you talking about, Qiu Tu~"

"For our relationship, how could I possibly need any price."

Saying this, she became earnest and said, "I am a Deity, and you are my Pope; hence, my believers are essentially your subjects."

She pondered and came up with an analogy, "The believers are my lambs, and you are the shepherd."

"Therefore, what price is needed for a shepherd to see his lambs?"

Her natural beauty, fair skin, and high nose bridge, along with her righteous and imposing words, made her, frankly, indeed bear a slight sense of divine sanctity.

However, Qiu Tu was no fool.

A peculiarity suggests a presence of demons; Larilo's sudden niceness towards him was clearly problematic.

And then considering Larilo's loyalty level to him had not changed at all...

A thought emerged in Qiu Tu's mind: Was this Heretic Goddess Girl cooking up some mischief again?

Was this because she saw him as a Domain Master, and thus she wanted to make a scene again?

With this in mind, Qiu Tu also verified his assumption quite simply.

He pretended not to notice Larilo's crafty thoughts, then said, "Alright then. Since that's the case, Your Highness, could you contact that 'Red Hair' for me?"

"I would like to meet with her and have a good talk."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the corners of Larilo's mouth curved upwards slightly, revealing a sly triumph of a successful plot.

She replied, "No problem."

"However... Xinjie City isn't suitable for a meeting. So... why don't you come with me to 'East City Area'?"

Here it comes, here it comes, she's on her move!

Listening to Larilo's carefully veiled words, Qiu Tu confirmed his speculation: After the strengthening of her power, this Heretic Goddess Girl was indeed getting above herself again.

Thus, he quickly assessed Larilo's strength...

Throughout Larilo should have returned to Fourth Order, but her strength before her fall was not strong, so it was likely only at the Early Fourth Rank Stage.

And after Refining the 'East City Area', her real strength must have reached around the Fourth Rank Middle Stage.

And because Catastrophe beings receive a bonus in their own controlled territory, so, including the bonus, Larilo should be touching the edge of Peak Fourth Rank.

And since Qiu Tu is not a 'Life' pathway Catastrophe being, going to 'East City Area' would certainly put him at a disadvantage.

So... indeed there is some danger.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu shook his head and then said, "Your Highness, the situation in Dongye State is chaotic, changing every moment."

"I likely won't be able to head to 'East City Area' for now."

"However..." Pausing for a moment, he added, "If you find the 'real world' too dangerous, I can wait for you in 'Xinjie Territory'."

"And in 'Xinjie Territory', I can ensure her safety. With 'Infinite Vision', no one can escape my sight, so she won't be discovered by anyone."

Hearing Qiu Tu's response, the corners of Larilo's mouth curled up even more.

She seemed to see through Qiu Tu's concerns, which made her look forward to the scene where she would capture him in 'East City Area' and then play with him to her heart's content...

Having been with Qiu Tu for so long, she had already learned plenty of Qiu Tu's manipulative and enticing ways of leading people into traps.

Thus, with an innocent expression, she spread her hands and said, "My dear Pope, actually, I didn't want to trouble you. But alas, there's no helping it."

"You might not know, an Evil God can only Summon their believers within their controlled territory."

"If I'm not in the 'East City Area', I simply can't Summon her from a distance."

Larilo spoke with sincerity, her eyes appearing innocent. Only her crimson irises lent her an unnervingly enchanting air.

So... Qiu Tu fell silent for a moment.

He didn't respond immediately, but instead took a pack of cigarettes from the table, lit one, and quietly smoked, as if he was struggling with a decision.

Seeing him like this, Larilo didn't rush, but hopped onto the table, leisurely swinging her translucent and delicate little feet, humming a tune, exuding an air of carefree innocence...

Familiar with Qiu Tu's tactics, she knew that the art of manipulation forbids undue haste. The bait was cast, waiting for the prey to slowly bite.

And here lies the intrinsic vulnerability of creatures: as long as there's desire, as long as there's a tinge of greed, there's always a chance of holding on to a stroke of luck.

She was in no hurry, holding the initiative in her hands.

In that instant, Larilo suddenly felt that her few cat-like believers seemed to have gained a bit of value.

Just like this... One cigarette later, Qiu Tu seemed unable to escape the drive of his desires.

He opened his mouth and asked, "Your Highness, is it really only possible to go to the 'East City Area'?"

Larilo nodded with a smile.

Qiu Tu questioned, "You're not planning to deceive me into going there and then make a move against me, are you?"

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