Chapter 2237 - 812: No Point Talking to You

’Old Age Striking King’ can understand these people’s predicament.

She isn’t the type of lady who is oblivious to the bitter realities of life and societal nuances. She knows well that only such a place can guard against those ’troublemakers’ who go around looking for ’enemies’ and trying to curry favor with those above.

As for why it must be ’without cause’... Although that Josh hasn’t put much effort into managing this refugee camp, if someone stirs up trouble right under his nose, he wouldn’t ignore it.

Even if those he saves are ungrateful and lack conscience, they understand what it means to fear.

Actually, in many instances, it’s this ’sense of fear’ that is the main reason for societal stability and safety.

Knowing what one shouldn’t do, or only doing things under the cover of darkness, can give society an appearance of being bright and splendid.

Josh probably has no fondness for these people, so as long as they maintain this facade of brightness, he can’t be bothered with their petty affairs.

But he certainly won’t allow anyone to challenge his authority... Even the Undead Tribe guy wanted some deterrence; Josh couldn’t possibly spare this group of refugees from a show of strength.

Thus, the people inside should be most familiar with the dark side of this refugee camp, and naturally, they are the ones most susceptible to falling into the realm of darkness.

Lansendel and Tyr have never appreciated these types of sly tactics, those who might use others’ lives as a cover for themselves.

But Shaer would certainly appreciate them.

’Old Age Striking King’ glanced back at the mountain range engulfed in flames with a heavy sigh... Though she isn’t overly confident in her luck, she’s not so unfortunate either.

So, it’s probably designed especially for her—no, perhaps not specifically for her, but rather for people like her... If Snow Old Dog arrives before her, the task would surely fall to him.

’Old Age Striking King’ quietly recalled the top twenty among them.

Among those who, like her, have a certain tactical skill and are unlikely to be eliminated by NPCs, and can quickly gather allies for help, there’s only ’Hard Wind’.

Logically, it’s a two-choice option.

But, knowing that ’Hard Wind’ is someone who has to log off at appointed times to pick up his beloved daughter, he wouldn’t be chosen to complete such a critical mission.

Whenever she thinks about how the task she ’Old Age Striking King’ cried and begged to retrieve, the proud Female Priest only feels the bleakness of life, speechless, choking with emotion.

Why did William fancy such a terrifying woman as Shaer?

Chosen by darkness, ’Old Age Striking King’ is filled with resentment.

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Hill watched the enormous screen rise before him, displaying ’Old Age Striking King’s’ distorted little face, momentarily speechless.

’Old Age Striking King’s’ resentful glance back proved she realized she was the unlucky chosen one.

But from her gaze towards the Undead Tribe battleground, it was clear the Female Priest hoped that if ’Snow Cloud Peak’ arrived, perhaps she wouldn’t be so unlucky.

Yet Hill could be certain that as long as she was among the front group, the task would ultimately fall to her.

Even if it wasn’t in the First Ring, it would surely appear on her task list in the Second Circle.

He had already discerned from the Undead Tribe’s exchanges that Shaer was setting up a cycle task.

Once the Undead Tribe received it, they directly entered a set of cycles.

Shaer has always been masterful at intelligence gathering, knowing how to sift through the chaotic information to find a thread of logic she could exploit.

Therefore, it’s no wonder her task puppet is crystal-like... That thing’s calculating ability must be exceptional.

When the Undead Tribe submits their tasks, those crystals should instantly compute the direction of the next ring to get the closest answer.

Of course, those at the beginning would receive the most rings.

Hill suspected Shaer had heard William mention his two hundred-ring venting.

But the task rewards were genuinely good.

That radiant Purple Diamond Crown, accompanied by a full set of jewelry and attire... each person’s style is different upon receiving them.

It’s reasonable; Shaer is a gifted singer and dancer herself, and her taste has always been keen.

Though she favors the mysterious and profound type, no one can deny her beauty and the beauty of her temples.

Moreover, the Purple Diamond Crown and the black robe embroidered with deep and shallow purple stars, although part of the final ring, had other jewelry inserted into some preceding complete rings.

Initially, someone might feel content just completing 20 rings to obtain a certain ring, but seeing the bracelet at 50 rings, would they really be willing to stop?

So, this slightly dirty task, ’Old Age Striking King’ is bound to continue... unless she’s not in the first batch.

However, Hill couldn’t help but shake his head... ’Old Age Striking King’ would surely be among the first batch to enter her Magic Tower.

She’s always been calculative... Though her words are vicious and her actions ruthless, this girl can become the backbone of the Black Rose and the big sister to all priests, her abilities are outstanding.

Such as discovering some small passageway leading to the back door, she likely found out about it early on.

Then she definitely couldn’t avoid looking.

Shaer is using an open ploy here!

She wasn’t worried at all that the ’Old Age Striking King’ wouldn’t make it into the top 20... And this female priest isn’t the type who would just give away the benefits she’s obtained to anyone.

Indeed, having too perfect blessings might not be a good thing.

The ’Old Age Striking King’ was so buffed that she could ignore Hill’s hurricane and the traps all over, but she ended up directly in Shaer’s pocket.

As to why... besides the fact that this lady was suitable for this type of task, Hill actually could guess a bit of Shaer, her subtle thoughts in the shadows.

Edna’s existence, to Shaer, is like that rather pretty big stone at the entrance.

Though she might not want to break it, its presence definitely annoyed her during her comings and goings.

In the past, with Shaer’s personality, she would surely choose to whip the stone a few times as she passed by... like the way she dealt with the initial Mystree.

The first Goddess of Magic, upon her birth, chose to protect Celene during the battle of the Double Moons, allowing the Goddess of the Silvermoon, who suffered significant losses due to her birth, to escape Shaer’s threat.

And over the following years, she steadfastly safeguarded Celene’s safety... Had she not fallen, Celene wouldn’t have needed to seek Shuni’s protection.

But Shaer didn’t deeply despise Mystree.

She would certainly attack Mystree too, but... not with the same cruelty she had for Midnight.

More like, ’I’m annoyed, you shouldn’t be happy either.’

Yet similarly, Mystree only protected Celene, turning a blind eye to Shaer’s plots and planning, only in the final stages trying to harness the primordial power of the Weave to prevent the dark energy explosion.

How should I put it... Mystree really considered herself Shaer and Celene’s child, so she chose to bravely take on her responsibilities.

Unlike any other Toril Deity.

Shaer disliked Mystree’s Holy Mother mentality, but she could sense the sincere care and concern the Goddess of Magic had for her.

During those years, she even saw Mystree’s sole Chosen, Elminster, obtain the Nyscroll right before her eyes yet did nothing much.

However, saying she did nothing at all wouldn’t be accurate. Mystree occasionally found herself being tormented by Shaer... Especially when the first generation Goddess of Magic hid Celene during Shaer’s chase.

Logically, Edna’s attributes now being similar to the first generation would mean Shaer wouldn’t dislike her that much.

Even if her Shadow Demon Network is gone forever, Shaer might feel a bit bitter... But her resentment was more directed at Celene.

But how do I put it... Not disliking and basically not being able to act are two different matters.

Shaer is very averse to being bound and suppressed by others.

Even if these restraints appeared as a result of her own choices, she would feel distressed... But she definitely wouldn’t do anything to William.

So, the one responsible for making Edna the Edna she is now, who pulled the young girl into the Undead Tribe, the ’Old Age Striking King,’ naturally must bear this responsibility.

Of course, she might not consistently remember these things, mostly getting upset when the moment arises.

Therefore, Shaer, must have encountered something unpleasant in Toril for her to directly vent her frustration on the ’Old Age Striking King.’

Hill slightly turned to glance... No, he had just sworn that he wouldn’t ask that damn Great Peacock.

Steadily taking a sip of icy juice, Hill thought regretfully: Isn’t it just some incident on Toril’s side?

Ultimately, to him, those were just stories... What’s the difference if he hears them sooner or later?

Besides, it depends on whether Lansendel can keep his birdmouth shut!

Staring at the giant screen for quite a while, Lansendel surely couldn’t hold back.

He turned to look at the vines drifting like pale blue gauze in the breeze, with a face full of disbelief, asking: "Shaer, is the size of the needle hole in your heart that small?

Venting your frustration over Edna on the Old Age Striking King!

Have you forgotten that rather than being Edna’s saint, she is actually mine!

My Emerald Tome is still with her!"

Shaer abruptly lifted the vines before her, revealing a face of disbelief: "Do you think you have some special treatment with me?

Your shared followers with Edna... the story of 1+1 being more than 2, I remember you’ve heard how the Undead Tribe talks too!

What ridiculous joke are you making?"

Lansendel flapped his wings, his beady eyes emitting a kind of pure foolishness: "Ah... But I haven’t provoked you recently."

Shaer put down the vines: "Forget it, talking about these things with you is truly redundant."