Cage

(Even in such a corner of the sacrificial site, so many pilgrims can be gathered... It's truly worthy of being Nebu's most prosperous city.)

(Next, it's time to appease these people.)

I am Set, the last priest of Herispos.

Herispos? Where is that? It sounds familiar.

This name is rarely used nowadays, and in most cases, we use its other name, ''Land of Souls.''

In the past, it was a place for selecting guardian deities.

The Land of Souls... I remember now! The versatile background in the Celestial story!

You are the priest of the Land of Souls, have you come here to choose a new Celestial?

I'm sorry, I really want to restart the Celestial selection, but as our current leader Horus said, the Celestial selection is already a thing of the past.

Rather than relying on Celestials, we should use our own strength to protect the tribe.

I came here just to inform the higher-ups of Nebu about one thing: Herispos has been neglected for a long time and has collapsed, turning into a dangerous building.

(...By the way, find a reason to gather the scattered pilgrims in the city together.)

I hope everyone can accompany me to the location of our former leader, Lord Nile.

The Land of Souls has some connections with Mr. Nile, so I want to inform them of the news first and then decide on the next course of action.

You're welcome.

Priest, the entire city defense army has been dispatched to suppress the rebellion of the Liberators, and the plan is going smoothly.

Very good, I have gathered a group of Normal people here according to the plan.

You guys should approach them as passersby and ask what happened. After they finish talking, blend in with them.

Got it.

Remember to spread out, and pretend not to know each other.

This is exactly what we excel at, Master Priest.

Very good.

I didn't expect the plan to go even smoother than I imagined, just like what's written in the book...

Book?

Do your job well and don't ask too many questions.

Okay.

The residence of Lord Nile is right ahead, I have met her before, and she should still be there now.

You're welcome.

Also, are there too many people following behind?

We also want to learn about the Land of Souls. Please brief our representatives on the situation!

Of course, please follow behind me.

No problem.

No, not at all troublesome.

Finally, the liar who claims to be the last priest of the Land of Souls has arrived.

You made me lose even the mood to drink.

...Scammer?

What if not? Let's not talk about whether there are priests in the hometown of the soul or not. Even if there are, it is impossible for them to have any ''old feelings'' with me.

They should hate me.

It seems you are well aware of what you have done, loser.

Um? Wait, what do you mean?

What do I mean? You really believe the collapse of the Land of Souls is due to years of disrepair?

This is your arrangement... Are you really the old priest of the Land of Souls?!

Now I realize it's already late.

Listen to my sophistry...

If you have something to say, let's talk about it later.

These... are all your people?!

Are you really the former leader? I thought it would take a lot of effort to catch you.

You're right, but there's no point in catching me, you don't understand the truth at all... Boohoo!!

You talk a lot, but unfortunately, it's all nonsense.

Take her with us, let's leave this place.

Forgot, there is one more thing to do before leaving.

Wuwu?

Get up, I'm going to search you.

You wouldn't have any thoughts about me, would you!

I don't really object to same-sex relationships... Looking closely, you're quite beautiful, so I'm not at a disadvantage.

But I prefer to be the proactive party, can I... wuwuwu!

...So much nonsense.

How are the results? Is there anyone familiar who got in? Can you contact them?

Acquaintances, speaking of which, I don't seem to know any of those people who just went in. Do any of you know them?

I don't know them either, is it possible that nobody knows those people?

The target has been captured, and those Normal believers outside probably have realized that something is wrong. How do we get out?

I know a small path that leads out.

Is it safe?

Nile has an old subordinate who participated in the second Northern Campaign and is also a pilgrim. The intel was provided by the other party.

Good.

Make way! Make way! Where is Lord Nile?!

The soldiers are coming, I'll hold them off, you guys go first!

Yes!

Over there, catch that priest!

(The soldiers arrived so quickly, it really couldn't be as perfect as planned.)

(However, this kind of accident is still within my expectations.)

Let go of Lord Nile quickly.

Once I have completed my revenge, I will return her to you.

Break out!

Everything is finally resolved.

Notify all people inside the city, plan to enter the third tier section!

Yes!

Everything for the desert gods.

Everything for the desert gods!

Boohoo!

Don't worry, Lord Nile, the third tier section will last for a long time, and I will find the most suitable position for you to enjoy all of this.

Let's go, to the place where we should be.

For the desert gods! For our faith!!

What are you guys going to do?!

Don't be nervous! People of the desert, we have no ill intentions, we just want to get what we rightfully deserve!

The dark age has passed, and it's time for the desert gods to turn their gaze back to their people.

What on earth do you want to do...

Everything is for the desert gods!

He he he! Self...

Shut up! That's not suicide! It's a primitive sacrifice, dedicating oneself to the gods.

Desert people, do not be afraid, do not be sad, we have gained HP from the desert, and now we are just returning it to the desert.

Please look at us seriously, and then, wait for the desert gods to respond!

Crazy! Everyone's crazy!

You, you actually incited the pilgrims... Is this your revenge?! They are your believers!

Instigation? Is that how you view priests and pilgrims?

Could it be that you want to say that they chose the original sacrifice themselves? You are a priest, it is impossible not to know that the original sacrifice is...

It is an excuse that the immature Case technology in the early stage of Calamity led to a large number of civilian sacrifices.

Since you know, why didn't you stop them!

Why should I stop? If they are willing to sacrifice HP for their beliefs, that's their decision.

Crazy, crazy! Can you still be considered a priest like this?

I am not anymore. Do you know why pilgrims voluntarily participate in primitive sacrifices?

You... because Nebu hasn't held a sacrificial ceremony for a long time.

That's right, those Celestials are afraid of the priests' influence and chose to deliberately ignore their existence, which is the root of all problems.

I caused everything by destroying the Land of Souls and intensifying contradictions. They brought this upon themselves.

So you caught me just to let me watch this?

This is your revenge?

Don't joke around, we've barely started.

Over the years, whenever I close my eyes, the tragic situation of my elder family members comes to mind.

Under your influence, the priest lost everything. Do you really think that just this little movement is enough to satisfy Sil?

At that time, I also paid a huge price for it.

Stepping down from the throne amidst the crowd, living a life of wine and meat with tears, that's really a ''great price'' to pay.

...

I will not end your life.

I will take you away and destroy everything you cherish bit by bit in front of you.

Don't think I'm joking, after this, there will be even more brutal events happening around you, get ready to enjoy it.

I can accept revenge against me, but what did these civilians do wrong? They are all innocent!

Innocent people? If there really are any, I would let them go.

If there really is?

My goal is to target all the people who have dealt DMG to priests, all of them.

Hello, the last priest of the Land of Souls.

What are you looking for me for? I won't cooperate with someone who has persecuted priests.

If you remain so naive, there will never be a chance for revenge.

Accepting the help of Lord Wadjet is your only way out right now.

Oh? Is Wadjet willing to help me take revenge?

This is quite difficult, but it is possible to help you catch someone or save your life at a critical moment.

Help me catch someone? Who?

Nile.

Hello, the last priest of the Land of Souls.

What are you looking for me for? I won't cooperate with someone who has persecuted priests.

If you remain so naive, there will never be a chance for revenge.

Accepting the help of Lord Wadjet is your only way out right now.

Oh? Is Wadjet willing to help me take revenge?

This is quite difficult, but it is possible to help you catch someone or save your life at a critical moment.

Help me catch someone? Who?

Nile.

I don't understand, why do you insist on helping me?

If your plan succeeds, Nebu will definitely resume the sacrificial ceremony, which is also what we hope for.

... Heh!

So that's how it is, no wonder it has to be me. After restoring the sacrificial ceremony, you still need a real priest.

Now it's hard to find a priest, and you are the only one who has gone through formal priest training. If you can give up revenge, I believe all the tribes in Nebu will welcome you to join them.

If I don't give up, then Wadjet is the only choice left, right?

That's right.

Very well, you've convinced me.

But it's not enough.

If you have any other needs, please speak up.

I will only help you boost the priest, but I will not hold the priest ceremony, nor will I compete for the high priest.

And when those high-level decisions are made for the selection of the High Priest, I ask you to nominate Anubis as a candidate for the new High Priest.

Anubis? The priestess by Lord Horus' side? She is your...

Don't ask too many useless things, understand?

Master Priest, there's not enough time, it seems like the city defense guards are coming back!

Is there a problem with the city defense guards?

Oh no, the plan on the liberator's side probably failed as well.

There's not much time left for us to escape.

Great Priest, what should we do next?

Don't be nervous, the worst case is just going back to the past.

We showed our fists, and after the people of the big tribe noticed us, maybe it will be even better than before.

The most important thing now is to leave this place.

As expected, everything is under the control of the priest.

I just prepared for failure in advance.

So, how do we deal with the former leader we captured?

She is a big trouble...

Priest, everything is ready.

Is Hemetto there? I need help.

Hemetto went out for something, only Wadjet is here, is that okay?

...

I need help.

It seems the answer is yes, so what are you willing to pay for it?

The help from the Golden Marsh Tribe is not without cost.

What do you want?

Well, to be fair, a life for a life. You release Nile at the place I designate, and I'll send someone to rescue you. How about that?