Chapter 981: Chapter 981: Weakened Divinities vs. Despicable Believers (Part 7)
As if responding to Gu Shengyin’s words, the Nine-Colored Deer, which had been quietly staying by her side, raised its head and let out a call.
Gu Shengyin could confirm that what happened in Sea Blue Province was definitely not a simple natural plague.
Because she felt a familiar force.
Roy stared at Gu Shengyin and finally said, "I hope you can accomplish what you say."
Gu Shengyin answered him with a smile.
The knights prepared a horse for her, but Gu Shengyin did not move.
She stood still, her expression calm as ever, and said, "As the messenger of the Goddess of Nature, I promise to help you resolve your plight. Shouldn’t you make some gesture in return?"
Roy paused for a moment before saying, "As long as you can successfully resolve the issue in Sea Blue Province, I will naturally report your merit to the Emperor. When the time comes, whatever reward you desire, I can strive to get for you."
He didn’t know why, but a sense of disappointment surged in his heart.
He always felt that this person shouldn’t be so mercenary.
Gu Shengyin, however, shook her head.
"The gaze of the Goddess of Nature watches every corner of the continent. If you need her assistance, you should pray."
The knight who had been standing beside her suddenly had his eyes light up. He clasped his hands before his forehead and began to chant softly.
This was the oldest prayer chant passed down from ten thousand years ago. Everyone is taught these prayer words after birth, but nowadays, except for the truly devout believers, few genuinely use them anymore.
This knight, clearly, was a devoted believer.
Gu Shengyin could feel a faint, almost imperceptible energy flowing from the knight’s body into her own.
Even though all she felt was her body warming a bit, not even as much as this bright sunlight.
But at least it proved that the Power of Faith had an effect on her.
Gu Shengyin looked at him with satisfaction, then turned her gaze to the others.
Roy spoke in a low voice, "We are not believers of the Goddess of Nature..."
Gu Shengyin interrupted him, "You don’t need to have faith, but to ask for the Goddess of Nature’s help, a prayer that costs little effort shouldn’t be an issue, right?"
"Even when asking someone for help normally, you would need to express gratitude." Gu Shengyin said lightly.
Upon thinking it over, they felt this was indeed reasonable. The other party hadn’t asked for anything excessive; they were simply requesting help.
Gu Shengyin watched happily as these knights finished their prayers one by one and declined their offer of the horse, gracefully sitting atop the Nine-Colored Deer.
The knights: "..."
If you were going to ride the Nine-Colored Deer to Sea Blue Province, why say so much before?
The devout knight seemed to have great admiration for Gu Shengyin. He worriedly looked at the very conspicuous Nine-Colored Deer, "Honorable Oracle, it might be improper to bring the Nine-Colored Deer to a human city."
Gu Shengyin looked at him with a smile, "Rest assured, with me here, no one will dare to covet Xiao Jiu."
She still wore that serene and gentle smile, yet at that moment, the knight distinctly felt a kind of unspeakable pride emanating from her.
Since Gu Shengyin said so, the knight said no more and only followed diligently behind her.
But Roy, before their departure, cast a thoughtful glance at Gu Shengyin.