Chapter 3672: Judgment
Chapter 3672: Judgment
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"High Priest, I thought there was no need to worry too much. Fang Heng’s strength was only so-so."
Priest Darcy broke the silence and said, "The divine authority did not come from Whispering Island. In my opinion, Fang Heng must have used some other method to obtain the divine authority. Everyone, did you really believe he solved the false god of Whispering Island in less than four hours?"
"That little time was probably not even enough for a round trip."
Hearing this, everyone looked at one another.
Indeed, there were suspicious points in this matter.
The false god was not weak, and it also possessed a special power that could affect the mind. Even the people from the main island had been unable to deal with them in a short time.
Otherwise, Sea God Island would have long since used brute force to seize the divine authority.
"I admit Fang Heng had some strength, but only that much. Could he really contend against Sea God Island?" Darcy let out a cold laugh and continued, "In my view, we could just find any Sea God divine statue and send him away."
"Indeed, whether Fang Heng had really gone to Whispering Island was still uncertain."
"I thought so too. Did that kid really have that kind of strength?"
"He must have had a guilty conscience. Otherwise, why was he in such a hurry to leave?"
Everyone began discussing again in low voices.
"Quiet."
Sawyer listened to the noisy chatter below and felt a headache coming on.
He thought carefully for a moment and quickly came to an answer.
Fang Heng’s strength was questionable, so what he needed was a safe and reliable plan.
"Sea God Island has always honored its promises. Since Fang Heng has already handed over the divine authority to us, then naturally, we will act according to the agreement."
Darcy’s heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he tried to stop him. "Archbishop."
"No need to say more."
Sawyer swept his gaze across the crowd, a trace of pride curling at his lips, and said, "However, we only promised that he could choose any divine statue on Sea God Island. We only need to have people transfer away the few divine statues bestowed by the main island from Sea God Island."
"And also, immediately report this matter to the Sea God Island main island. Tell them we have found high-level divine authority and have them send people at once to take over the divine authority."
Darcy’s eyes immediately lit up.
A brilliant move!
Transfer away the highest-tier divine statues on the island. Then no matter what, Fang Heng would never be able to choose the best divine statue, and the losses would remain controllable.
Secondly, immediately invite people from the main island to come receive the divine authority.
On the surface, it was to let them take over the divine authority as soon as possible.
In reality, it was to add another layer of insurance.
If Fang Heng became dissatisfied and caused trouble on Sea God Island, the people from the Sea God Island main island would naturally deal with him.
No matter what, they had already helped the Sea God’s main island obtain the divine authority and rendered great merit.
Of course, the best outcome would naturally be to casually give Fang Heng some random divine statue and send him away.
"Yes! Sir, who do you think would be the most reliable person to handle this?"
Sawyer thought for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the priests.
Not appropriate.
This matter was extremely important.
Rather than entrust it to a subordinate, it would be safer to handle it personally.
"Forget it. I will handle this matter myself. As for Fang Heng..."
Sawyer’s gaze swept across the priests and finally stopped on Darcy. "Darcy, while I am away, all matters on the island will be handled by you. Do everything possible to stall for time. You must keep them steady until the people from the main island arrive. Brigit, you will act as his assistant and help Darcy accomplish this."
Everyone answered in unison, "Yes!"
...
Sea God Island.
Seven warships of the Oz Empire were anchored in the bay.
Willow leaned against the railing on deck and gazed into the distance.
Staring at the sea always made her feel calm.
She had just communicated with Fang Heng about the outcome of his talks with Sawyer.
She felt that Sea God Island was stalling for time.
She did not believe Fang Heng would be able to obtain a high-tier divine statue from Sea God Island on this trip.
And judging from Fang Heng’s behavior during their brief contact, she also did not think he was the kind of person who would quietly accept a loss.
The two sides would very likely become enemies because of this.
Hm?
Suddenly, Willow noticed something and focused her gaze on several ships slowly leaving the port of Sea God Island in the distance.
The divine statue at the prow of the warships bloomed with purple light.
"The god is reacting strongly to those ships."
Willow watched the several ships and beckoned a subordinate over, asking, "What is going on with those ships?"
"Unclear. They departed from the northern harbor. They looked to be in a hurry."
Willow vaguely sensed something strange and took out a telescope to look at the ships.
Eh?
Willow’s heart jumped.
Sawyer!
Was it actually him?
The High Priest of Sea God Island—she had met him once before and remembered him clearly.
No, that was not right!
Willow sensed something abnormal.
At this time, should the High Priest not have been on the island presiding over affairs? Why was he leaving in such a hurry?
Willow lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying, "Someone."
"Your Highness."
"Activate the divine statue immediately and leave tracking imprints on those ships."
The Sea God priest nodded and said, "Your Highness, their divine statues are extremely sensitive to energy. If we leave imprints, they will likely be discovered."
"Try it."
"Yes!"
...
Fang Heng also quickly learned from Willow that Sawyer had left.
Sawyer had suddenly left at this time?
Very strange.
Fang Heng vaguely felt that Sea God Island was stalling for time.
Therefore, when sunset came, he immediately brought people to the tower to find High Priest Sawyer.
"Apologies, High Priest Sawyer had urgent business and left."
"Oh?"
Fang Heng looked at Brigit and asked, "Then what about my agreement with Sea God Island?"
"Before leaving, High Priest Sawyer instructed that all affairs on Sea God Island would be temporarily managed by Priest Darcy."
As the two were speaking, Darcy walked out from the tower.
Darcy looked at Fang Heng and nodded. "Fang Heng, you came at the right time. I was just about to look for you."
"Oh? So your investigation of Whispering Island has already produced results?"
"No." Darcy gently shook his head and calmly looked at Fang Heng. "Unfortunately, our people ran into some trouble and have not yet completed verification."
Fang Heng’s expression gradually darkened. "That is not my problem. It is inconvenient for me to remain on Sea God Island any longer. Farewell."
"Fang Heng, do not be in such a hurry. I am not finished yet."
Darcy stopped Fang Heng and said, "There was one thing you were right about. This indeed was Sea God Island’s problem, so I have decided not to waste any more time. Sea God Island is willing to trust you. We can fulfill the agreement right now."
Hm?
At the side, Brigit’s heart skipped a beat, and she kept signaling Darcy with her eyes.
What was wrong with this rascal Darcy!
Had they not agreed to stall for as long as possible?
Why was he agreeing to Fang Heng so readily?
Darcy completely ignored Brigit’s signals.
Naturally, he had his own considerations.
If High Priest Sawyer returned smoothly, then all the credit for obtaining the divine authority would belong to the archbishop.
But if he settled everything before the archbishop returned and personally presented the divine authority to the divine attendant from the main island...
Wouldn’t that let him make a grand showing?
Perhaps he could use this opportunity to transfer away from this Sea God Island and become a High Priest elsewhere?