Otaku Witch
Chapter 831 - 831: 538. Noah's Choice_3

The few powerful souls who endured the exposure to the elements generally lost their humanity severely, becoming evil spirits, which was a fate worse than death.

However, once you receive the protection of the Underworld, you are almost the same as when you were alive. You can live another lifetime in the Underworld until your soul's strength is exhausted, at which point you'll return to the River of Souls.

If you perform exceptionally well and have a bit of luck, you might even gradually strengthen your soul body, becoming an official in the Underworld. Thus, you would achieve in death what you could not in life, reaching the peak of your ghostly existence.

Moreover, the possibility of resurrection or reincarnation isn't entirely out of reach.

Can those wandering spirits hope for such treatment?

Hence, mastering the Underworld entails immense power, and Dorothy could easily use this power to control all mortals.

Take, for example, the classic case of Pope Loli. You wouldn't want the souls of your fallen subordinates to become wandering spirits, would you?

The homebody witch was certain that if she really made such a threat, Noah would undoubtedly take the bait and become her toy completely.

But Dorothy wouldn't stoop to such a despicable level; she was a devoted member of the Pure Love faction. Instead of unwilling, corrupted toys, she preferred genuine devotion.

Therefore, she gave Noah a choice.

"I will ensure that the souls of your fallen comrades outside will be taken into the Underworld. You need not worry about that. Your choice now will only determine if you can leave this underground cathedral with your memories intact."

Dorothy stated openly.

Noah breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

She had indeed been guilty of projecting her own small-mindedness onto Dorothy, fearing that her beloved teacher would threaten her into becoming an informant for the Glorious Divine Kingdom.

However, her teacher's honesty only made her feel more ashamed. She couldn't help but admire the author of "Genesis." A sage capable of writing such profound thoughts could never be so base.

"So, Teacher, what is the choice?"

She adjusted her attitude and asked, somewhat curious and even more anxious.

"Don't be so nervous; it's not a difficult matter. I just want to ask you, Noah, where does your loyalty lie—with humans or with the gods?"

Dorothy first comforted her overly serious pupil before posing the question.

"Huh?"

Initially nervous, Noah was taken aback by this question. What kind of choice was this? She was human, so of course, her loyalty lay with humans.

To avoid answering too quickly, she thought it over seriously for a long time, then had an epiphany.

"Teacher, before being the Pope of the Church of Glory, I am first and foremost a human, and I will always be human. Those loyal to the gods are on the other side, and they are my enemies."

The Pope Loli pointed to the pieces representing the nobility on the sand table before her as she responded.

"Excellent."

Hearing this answer, Dorothy clapped her hands and smiled with satisfaction.

Although she had sealed off the area before summoning the Gates of the Underworld, in theory, preventing anyone from sensing any anomalies, there was always danger in doing such things under the angels' noses.

But now it seemed her risk was worth it.

"Then we are truly comrades now, Noah. Go and liberate your comrades from the clutches of the nobility, and wait for me. I will free you all from the hands of the deities."

The homebody witch promised.

"Excellent."

Emulating her teacher, Noah clapped her hands in response.

"I look forward to it."

In the dark, underground chapel, master and pupil smiled at each other, their bond stronger than ever.

Meanwhile, in the Central Cathedral on high, the Pure White Angel furrowed her brows. An uneasy feeling overcame her once again, more intense than ever before.

"Did I miscalculate somewhere?"

... the Pure White Angel pondered in confusion...