WTYTIAAN Chapter 280

Chapter 280

Having found the thread in the chaotic ball of yarn, and following it, the truth of the matter became clear.

Xavier was on good terms with his father, but they hadn’t met many times. His uncle, from the Light Church, actually went to great lengths for the son of a friend, obtaining a recommendation letter to the Sigrett Academy, with the current Pope of the Light Church as the recommender.

However, Xavier, on his way to Sigrett Academy to participate in the entrance exam, encountered misfortune. Including the servants and guards around him, all were attacked by magical creatures. Not only did they die, but their faces were also unrecognizably disfigured. Only a letter proving his identity and a recommendation letter were left behind.

It was thought that this was the end of it, but Yan Yunqing, after replacing Xavier’s identity in Sigrett Academy, wanted to retrieve his father’s title for the deceased Xavier, to comfort the dead. However, he was told by a classmate who was a Romunike noble that someone above was blocking Xavier from inheriting this small baronet title.

Yet in Romunike, even titles could be bought and sold, but Xavier was an exception.

And what about the thief Dorin’s words… In the Light Church’s temple, a Saint Son suddenly appeared, receiving unparalleled favor from the Pope, a status that didn’t seem to match.

These clues were too obvious, so obvious that Yan Yunqing, looking back on it, felt a little foolish for not seeing it before.

This was clearly prepared by the Pope for himself, a second body to extend his life.

No, judging from the vicissitudes in that voice, and the proficiency of this series of operations, Yan Yunqing felt that Xavier’s case might not be the first.

Perhaps before this, there had been countless existences like Xavier, becoming the ‘new’ Pope.

“Oh? You even know this?” The young Pope’s surprise was evident, but Yan Yunqing only found this surprise to be very contrived, about ninety percent of it was feigned, hypocritical.

Yan Yunqing narrowed his eyes. If his perception wasn’t wrong, the young Pope in front of him seemed familiar and yet unfamiliar?

Why? Did he know him? But this shouldn’t be the attitude if he knew him. This Pope couldn’t be Qien either; at least Qien wouldn’t show such emotions towards him.

Then it could only be during the time he was at Sigrett Academy, replacing Xavier’s identity… It seemed he was right before; when he was at Sigrett Academy, he had been watched by people from the Light Church all along.

Like a rat in the gutter.

“Then, guest from afar, aren’t you going to introduce yourself?” The young Pope approached step by step, until he stopped three steps away from Yan Yunqing.

He smiled, but his young face revealed a sense of old, decaying stench, a smell emanating from the depths of his soul, disgusting and foul.

Yan Yunqing glanced in the direction of the blood pool. Those martyrs were still happily rushing to their deaths. Yan Yunqing felt it was difficult, but he couldn’t easily stop them. He could stop one, but not so many.

“It seems you’re very interested in it?” ‘Xavier’ turned his head, following Yan Yunqing’s gaze towards the blood pool, “These are all devout believers of our Light Church. They are rushing to the blissful world favored by the gods. Would you like to try it too? Join us.”

“Actually, I’ve always admired you—” ‘Xavier’ chuckled. He didn’t get angry when he saw Yan Yunqing’s expression of utter disgust. “Demon King—Your Majesty? May I call you that?”

Yan Yunqing’s eyelids twitched. This guy actually knew his identity as the Demon King?

That’s not right. He had never dropped his Demon King persona at Sigrett Academy. Everyone who knew his identity was on his side… as well as Qien. Neither his kindred nor Merlin or Mandipell could possibly be related to the Light Church.

So, it was indeed Qien?

“Did Qien tell you?”

‘Xavier’ finally received a response from Yan Yunqing and was very satisfied. That sense of superiority and arrogance was immediately revealed, “Oh—Qien? He’s an old friend of our Light Church. We’ve had many collaborations. I admire him, just like I admire you.”

“The Demon King who once single-handedly built the Eternal Empire, and ended the Age of Gods.” ‘Xavier’ looked down at Yan Yunqing, “If you’re willing to join the Light Church, I can consider abandoning the cooperation with that necromancer, how about it? I am very sincere.”

“As long as you join us, we can join hands and rebuild the glory of the Light Empire.”

Yan Yunqing suspected there was something wrong with his ears.

Otherwise, how could he feel like he heard the Pope in front of him say something extremely outrageous, not only did he not take Qien seriously in his words, but he also wanted to recruit him—was he serious?

Was this Pope senile? Using a young body, but his brain was still malfunctioning?

He, the Demon King, was the one who ended the Age of Gods.

That also meant that the most glorious Light Empire in the Age of Gods was destroyed by him, this Demon King!

Not only that, but he also killed the God of Light, the Light Church’s original faith. Yet what did the Pope in front of him say?

They would cooperate to rebuild the Light Empire…?

Was this a joke?

Yan Yunqing carefully examined ‘Xavier’s’ expression and was shocked to find that this guy… seemed to be serious.

Yan Yunqing was a little stumped.

He could now confirm that even if this Pope might have changed bodies many times, he could not possibly be an old-timer who had lived through the Age of Gods, or even born before the Demon King disappeared.

His understanding and perception of the Demon King was only superficial.

Any Light Church believers left over from the Age of Gods hated the Demon King with a passion, wishing they could get rid of him and avenge their God of Light.

How could there be such a weirdo in front of him!

And this weirdo didn’t take Qien seriously. Could it be that he was even more powerful than Qien?

Yan Yunqing became vigilant and gave Theodore a look, signaling him to attract attention while he looked for an opportunity to attack.

Although he didn’t know the details of this ‘Xavier,’ it was better to strike first.

“Oh? Cooperation? You want to abandon Qien and cooperate with me?” Yan Yunqing said this not only to attract attention but also felt it was absurd, “Then tell me specifically, and I’ll consider it.”

‘Xavier’ raised an eyebrow, not knowing if he was happy or angry. Hearing Yan Yunqing say this, he really began to introduce himself, “It’s very simple, as long as you get the Angel race and the Elf race to willingly submit…”

Before he could finish his words, Theodore had already instantly flashed behind him and attacked his vitals.

‘Xavier’ was caught off guard and quickly dodged, but he was still grazed by Theodore’s attack. He staggered a few steps. At this time, the gorgeous Pope’s robes became a burden, restricting his movements and making it difficult to dodge attacks.

Yan Yunqing: Huh?

Seeing this, Yan Yunqing also pulled out the heavy sword from his backpack and rushed forward with a quick teleport, chopping down.

Sylph cooperated by chanting binding magic, putting a control on ‘Xavier.’

In just a few breaths, the originally aloof Pope was actually heavily injured and knocked to the ground by their series of coordinated attacks.

Yan Yunqing:…?

Yan Yunqing’s chopping motion was a little hesitant. Was this guy really that fragile?

Yan Yunqing was a little confused. He had been on guard against ‘Xavier’ unleashing a big move, but even after ‘Xavier’ fell to the ground, he didn’t see the expected ‘big move.’

Was this Pope really that easy to beat?

No, buddy, how could you have the nerve to make such bold claims when you’re so weak?

‘Xavier’ seemed to be stunned as well, looking in shock at Yan Yunqing, who was stepping in front of him. His words became stuttering, “Y-you, you—”

Yan Yunqing squatted down in front of ‘Xavier,’ reached out, and gave him a slap.

With a “smack.”

‘Xavier’s’ face quickly swelled up. He was incredulous, “You actually hit me?”

Yan Yunqing: …

Yan Yunqing, with another “smack,” gave him another backhand slap.

He confirmed it.

This Pope, who looked so powerful and seemed like a behind-the-scenes boss, was actually just like this.

Speaking of which, ‘Xavier’s’ level was indeed not low. Yan Yunqing had already seen the reconnaissance feedback given to him by the game system, Level 142.

This level could indeed run rampant among humans, and even wasn’t afraid of other races. Even Yan Yunqing’s level wasn’t as high as his.

But Yan Yunqing had cheats!

He not only had the god-level support Sylph, but also a super fighter Theodore. He himself had been tempered in countless monster hordes.

In addition, ‘Xavier’ seemed to have underestimated him… This set of chaotic punches sent him straight to the ground.

If ‘Xavier’ had been wary of him, and Theodore and Sylph weren’t there, it would have really been a bit difficult for Yan Yunqing to face him alone.

But now…

Yan Yunqing really didn’t know what gave ‘Xavier’ the illusion that he was easy to bully?

Could it be that he was misled by Qien?

If Yan Yunqing’s thoughts were known to Qien at this moment, he would definitely cry out in injustice, because this Pope was indeed just a self-righteous fool.

And a fool would only become a useful pawn.

Yan Yunqing wasn’t going to use torture to extract a confession. For a cunning old thing like ‘Xavier,’ after being defeated due to initial underestimation, he might not tell the truth. It was better to simply and neatly—soul search.

Yan Yunqing gave Sylph a look. Those martyrs had been thrown out of the temple by Sylph when they started fighting. The temple door was closed again, and the door was covered with plant vines, Sylph’s masterpiece.

Receiving Yan Yunqing’s signal, Sylph waved her hand, and ‘Xavier’ fell asleep with wide eyes, unable to struggle in any way.

Yan Yunqing reached out and placed his finger on top of ‘Xavier’s’ head, releasing the skill.

[Soul Search]

Strictly speaking, this belonged to forbidden magic, because once this skill was used, the memories of the soul-searched person would be displayed without reservation in front of the caster. After the skill, the soul-searched person would either become demented or simply die.

The skill level was very high. It was a new skill unlocked at Yan Yunqing’s level 110. He didn’t even have the qualifications to use it before.

Yan Yunqing closed his eyes. In an instant, the memories belonging to ‘Xavier’ flooded into his mind.

‘Xavier,’ or rather Tobias Dwight, had actually lived for nearly five hundred years.

His memories were very complicated. The initial memories were chaotic, but Yan Yunqing, as the caster, quickly sorted out the course of events.

A very cliché story. Simply put, he himself was also the body-snatching target chosen by his predecessor, the previous Pope. However, he accidentally disrupted the body-snatching process.

The previous Pope, whose body-snatching failed, died. Tobias Dwight obtained some of his memories, including the cooperation with Qien.

No one knew that the old Pope’s body-snatching had failed, so he took over as the new Pope and enjoyed a lofty status. When he got old, he was unwilling to die, so he learned from the old Pope, selecting a ‘shell’ and replacing it through body-snatching, living like this for five hundred years.

During this time, he still maintained cooperation with Qien. Qien didn’t seem to notice at all. Slowly, Tobias Dwight looked down on Qien.

Yan Yunqing: …?

From a bystander’s perspective, Yan Yunqing clearly saw Qien’s use of him.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t noticed. He was obviously discovered the first time they met, but Qien just didn’t make it clear. What a fool.

Yan Yunqing roughly browsed through Tobias Dwight’s memories and only felt that this world was a huge shoddy theater troupe.

Could it be that Qien thought this fool was easy to control, so he was acting according to this guy’s ideas?