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Chapter 276 - 237 Xilan’s Plan

Chapter 276: Chapter 237 Xilan’s Plan

Daniel hurriedly walked into New Rule Garden.

Before entering New Rule Garden, he had already seen the base of the Kagawus Divine Statue, which would soon stand in front of the church door.

Daniel clenched his hands and wordlessly stepped through the gate.

"Teacher, teacher!"

Daniel passed by those who were kneeling on the ground praying, heading straight for the study in New Rule Garden. He violently pushed open the tightly closed door,

"Teacher, what in the world is going on?"

Xilan slowly stood up from the ground, where he had just been praying with his hands clasped together, repenting to God.

"Daniel, I have already told you everything in the letter."

After hearing this, Daniel bit his lip and clenched his fists,

"Could it be, could it be that we are really going to start worshiping the divine statue of Kagawus?"

"No! Daniel, we are not worshiping Kagawus!"

Xilan’s tone suddenly rose,

"This is just a temporary measure, and besides, that statue is outside New Rule Garden."

After a moment of silence, Daniel slowly unclenched his fists.

"Is there really no other way?

Teacher, we all know how King Dertulian refused Antion in the ’Twin Kings Book.’"

Xilan slowly walked over, he sighed heavily and then spoke:

"Daniel, I have thought of many methods.

Actually, this isn’t the last resort; it’s just a temporary measure."

After hearing this, Daniel grew excited and asked,

"What other methods are there, Teacher?"

Xilan slowly turned around, facing a certain direction as if gazing at something,

"The Nus Kingdom, my kingdom."

Daniel was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

Xilan turned around, facing Daniel with a smile.

Daniel stuttered somewhat incoherently,

"Yes, Teacher, you are an elf, you don’t have a third eye, you are a Logos!

As long as we, as long as we...

King Anuket, along with those priests, would never dare to persecute us, otherwise, the Elf Kingdom would surely extend a helping hand, and even those Unihorns... and perhaps even a war!"

Xilan furrowed his brow and said softly,

"Daniel, what are you thinking? War? My kingdom wouldn’t start a war for me.

Once, my people waged a war against the Three-eyed Ape People, which led to the downfall of the Logos Kingdom.

The previous examples serve as a lesson, and moreover, Ajia Land is separated from the Nus Kingdom by vast oceans and deserts."

Xilan’s words sank in, and Daniel finally calmed down, recalling the historical accounts that the Logosians once hoped to enslave the Three-eyed Ape People, which resulted in the execution of the Divine Angel.

And afterward, the old Logos Kingdom met its demise.

"So, Teacher..."

Seeing Daniel’s questioning expression, Xilan spoke slowly:

"That method should be used as a last resort.

Daniel, if erecting Kagawus’s divine statue in front of our door does not satisfy the King, and if the King seeks to further oppress us.

Then we will leave this place, leave Ajia Land, and go to the Elf Kingdom."

"Once King Anuket has passed away, we will return to Ajia Land to spread the faith in God once more and lead more people on the path of the Prophet."

After listening, Daniel did not show joy, but instead showed some hesitation.

"Teacher, I’m not afraid,

but... if King Anuket won’t let us leave, what should we do?"

In today’s Ajia Land, the True Religion had already become the second-largest religion in the entire kingdom.

Once Xilan led the followers of True Religion to leave Ajia Land en masse, it would mean a vast number of Stone Slaves departing from the kingdom.

The land without farmers to till it would become barren, temples without laborers to carry the massive stones would be abandoned.

For any kingdom, the massive loss of population is unacceptable.

This would certainly alarm King Anuket and would also encounter severe obstacles from the new King, perhaps even leading to a large-scale massacre of the True Believers.

Xilan smiled slightly and took out a letter from his bosom.

"What’s this?"

Daniel asked.

"By the protection of the Lord, Daniel, after I write the defense letter to King Anuket, I also wrote to the two kings of the Nus Kingdom for aid.

In the letter, I detailed our plight and King Anuket’s disgust and hatred towards our faith.

Though my kingdom will not wage a war for us, they are willing to send enough people to help us exit the land of Ajia."

"Teacher, enough people?"

Daniel could not help but show a worried expression, unsure if the "enough people" Xilan mentioned could withstand the King’s army.

"Daniel,

do not underestimate the martial skills of the Elves.

In our history, there have been numerous heroes like Baird, like King Dertulian, and like the Sapo King,

Daniel,

we are the Logos people.

We are God’s firstborn!"

Hearing this, Daniel finally set his mind at ease; Xilan had planned everything, which was a rare piece of good news these days.

"Thanks be to the Lord’s protection."

Daniel said.

"Go, Daniel. Go outside and lead the Believers in prayer, go and aid those who are trapped in hardship."

Xilan said softly.

Daniel nodded and turned to leave the study.

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In the following days, New Rule Garden experienced a brief calm; the King’s decree was issued, but not executed swiftly.

And Xilan deliberately delayed the construction of the Kagawus Divine Statue at the gate.

In the early morning, when the Church’s copper bell rang heavily, its majestic sound gathered countless True Believers inside and outside the Church. They knelt on the ground to pray to God, pour out their pain, praise God’s mercy, and beg for compassion.

As Xilan’s disciple, Daniel led them in prayer. Everyone followed his voice, reciting the same elegy, and after the communal loud prayer, they clased their hands and silently finished the rest of their prayers in their hearts.

This was a prayer in secrecy, according to the Prophet’s orders.

After the prayer, Daniel stood up, and together with other Preachers, distributed the food from New Rule Garden to the people. This had become a daily routine for the Believers in New Rule Garden, accustomed to such days; thus, they queued orderly, without any scramble.

Daniel distributed the barley porridge, scooping bowl after bowl from the porridge bucket, seeing the grateful expressions of the Believers, hearing their blessings, and their praises to God, he felt that he had received the best gift.

At that moment, a young boy came up, looking nervously at Daniel.

Daniel recognized him; he was a child of a Stone Slave named Mo’er, who had previously always come with his father.

"God bless you, where is your father?"

After the offhand blessing, Daniel asked.

The little boy looked a bit afraid, hesitating to speak.

"Speak up, it’s alright. I will pray for him."

Daniel urged.

The boy finally hesitated no longer and slowly began,

"Uncle Daniel, my father has been drafted. He’s gone to help transport supplies for the King’s army."

Daniel was taken aback for a moment, then remembered that King Anuket was waging wars to expand the territory of Ajia Kingdom.

"May the Lord protect him and look after him,"

Daniel whispered to the little boy.

The boy took the barley porridge from Daniel’s hand, nodded slightly and said,

"Ever since Dad left, I’ve been praying for him every day."

Daniel smiled and patted the child’s head.

"Your dad used to do the same for you, he told me so."

The boy, happy to hear this, smiled and walked away.

Watching the young boy’s retreating back, Daniel sighed.

King Anuket was waging wars and expanding territories, sure to leave immortal achievements in history, yet the white paper on which his achievements were written required the papyrus to be pressed, aired, and woven, one by one.

That little boy and his father were but a mere reflection of this.

Although King Anuket had repeatedly declared to his subjects that the Beastmen, having suffered greatly in the war, were no match for the Three-eyed Ape People’s army,

Daniel also knew that there is no absolute certainty in this world.

As a freeman, also because of his status as a Prophet Disciple, Daniel had connections with many Nobles, spending long nights in conversation or exchanging letters.

According to Daniel, the Nobles were increasingly unable to endure King Anuket’s harsh penalties and cruel rule. Underneath the King’s unnoticed scope, undercurrents had long been stirring.

Should the war fail, then King Anuket would face unprecedented pressure.

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