Chapter 996: Chapter 996: Weakened Divinities vs. Despicable Believers (Part 22)
Gu Shengyin looked at Phibit: “If I didn’t feel it wrong, the Lotte Empire worships the God of War?”
An awkward expression crossed Phibit’s face. Although their guardian deity was the God of War, none of the citizens had ever witnessed the descent of the God of War, and hardly any kept their faith.
He cleared his throat and said, “According to historical records, our Lotte Empire’s guardian god is the God of War. But there’s no record of the God of War ever blessing the Lotte Empire. After witnessing the descent of the Goddess of Nature, I truly doubt whether the God of War exists.”
Gu Shengyin thought to himself, he originally existed, but because your faith collapsed, his power gradually dissipated, finally plunging him into eternal slumber.
To say there is no divine protection, ultimately, it’s a consequence brought about by humans themselves.
Of course, Gu Shengyin couldn’t say this out loud.
She seemed to hesitate for a moment, then finally nodded in response to Phibit’s hopeful gaze: “The Goddess of Nature will not refuse any believer.”
Phibit was overjoyed: “I will immediately order the establishment of the Temple of the Nature Goddess throughout the Lotte Empire.”
Gu Shengyin smiled: “Then I must trouble Your Majesty.”
As the Empire’s Emperor, Phibit’s efficiency was undoubtedly high.
His orders were swiftly dispatched: every first-level city, taking Saint Veit City as an example, must have more than two Temples of the Nature Goddess; second and third-level cities must have at least one; and between every two small cities, a shrine must be built.
Not only Emperor Phibit, but the enthusiasm of the people for building shrines was also unprecedentedly high.
Especially the citizens of Saint Veit City and the Northwest Region.
The former because they had witnessed the descent of the Goddess of Nature firsthand, and the latter had personally experienced the blessings brought by the Goddess of Nature.
Gu Shengyin felt a continuous stream of the Power of Faith converge into her body.
At this rate, returning to the peak period was within reach.
She also officially moved out of the Imperial Palace.
Despite Emperor Phibit’s repeated attempts to retain her.
This time, Phibit’s attempts were not due to any improper thoughts, but rather after witnessing Gu Shengyin, the Oracle’s power, he felt having such a strong presence in the palace ensured greater security for himself.
Even with a hundred times the courage, he dared not harbor any untoward intentions towards Gu Shengyin, who could directly communicate with the Goddess of Nature.
Ultimately, Gu Shengyin used the reason “With the completion of the shrine, as an Oracle, it is only natural to reside in the shrine” to move out of the Imperial Palace and into the Temple of the Nature Goddess located at Saint Veit Grand Square.
Because the Goddess of Nature once descended there, when discussing where to build the first shrine, most citizens suggested this location.
Gu Shengyin had no objections. At that time, choosing Saint Veit Grand Square for the “descent” was merely due to its large size, capable of accommodating more people.
Now, building a shrine here wasn’t bad either—because of its vastness, the shrine could occupy more space.
On this day, she left Xiao Jiu at the shrine and dressed in less conspicuous clothing to meet someone at an agreed location.
Royd and Louis Wise were sitting there.
Royd wasn’t in a good mood because hearing about the Oracle’s arrival, Louis Wise found countless reasons to tag along.