My Stubborn Soul Card Follower

Shen Sui was also troubled.

Alice had stirred up something big.

But that was inconsequential.

The key point was that with her actions, Shen Sui had no idea how to investigate that Descent Association's Soul Card.

After Aina captured Klei, Alice learned from Klei that the Master of Thunder's intelligence on the Breaking Boundary Divine Artifact came from that bishop named Diluo.

Shen Sui was very sure he didn't possess the Breaking Boundary Divine Artifact, which meant the intelligence from Diluo was highly questionable.

He was a spy for the War God Church and had confidently shared this intelligence with them.

Then he told the same information to the Master of Thunder Church, but claimed his source was the War God Church.

This typical double-dealing perplexed Shen Sui; didn't either church verify such important intelligence? How could they believe it so easily?

Then, under Shen Sui's suggestion, Alice inquired about Diluo's intelligence.

Diluo was the bishop stationed in Elm City of the Master of Thunder Church.

He died in combat with the War God Church.

Yes, dead.

It was very awkward.

Alice's efficiency in creating pitfalls was astounding; Shen Sui didn't even have time to counter investigate.

"Ah...." Shen Sui scratched his head in frustration, not so much angry but rather concerned over an unwarranted loss of a few million, which was indeed upsetting.

Wait....

Shen Sui suddenly thought, if there are Soul Cards, then logically, individuals corresponding to Life Card Masters must exist in this world.

[Alice found it very strange why you were so interested in this bishop named Diluo.]

[However, she began investigating individuals related to Diluo according to your wishes.]

[Klei cooperated fully with Alice's work and expressed his willingness to ally with the Dusk Legion.]

["Shall we kill him?" Anna asked Alice.]

[Alice shook her head, saying, "The strong in this world are basically church members. If we kill each one, before we cultivate our own capable forces, where would our high-level combat strength come from?"]

["But, how should we handle him?" Anna asked, "After all, he's a level twelve powerhouse. Besides us, no one in the Dusk Legion is his match."]

[Alice didn't speak; she walked up to Klei and looked deeply at the middle-aged man before her.]

[Klei was extremely humble: "Ms. Hozerville, I sincerely wish to collaborate with the Dusk Legion..."]

["Do you know, Archbishop?" Alice said slowly, "The Daylight Saintess has already escaped the pursuit of the Thunder Knight Order. Before long, she will likely relay the news that the Master of Thunder Church obtained the Boundary-Breaking Divine Sword. And the last piece of information she knows is that the sword is in your hands. Do you understand what I mean?"]

[Klei was startled.]

[As the East District Archbishop of the Master of Thunder, he understood the implications.]

[Disregarding Daylight's stance, others in the Master of Thunder Church would certainly believe the Divine Sword was with Klei.]

[A drop of cold sweat trickled down Klei's forehead.]

[What was most crucial was that to those people, it seemed like Marcin was killed upon his own directive....]

"That Klei probably has no retreat left," Freymia lay on Shen Sui's back, looking at the string of messages popping up, "Unless he finds a way to escape Aina and Anna's custody, his reputation is sure to be ruined, and the Master of Thunder is not foolish. He surely knows if such a sword that can banish the Gods truly existed in his hand, the Gods would oppose him. Alice's plan was flawed from the start."

"The Gods of the Dawn Continent aren't all-seeing or all-knowing," Shen Sui chuckled, "Once the seed of doubt is sown, even if the Master of Thunder destroys the Divine Sword in front of the other Gods, do you think the others would believe it?"

This is a classic problem of the chain of suspicion.

The Gods, in their own deceitful hearts, would never give up such a Divine Artifact that can defeat powerful adversaries.

"The Gods have tasted the hardship of the Twilight of the Gods before; at least on the surface, peace will be maintained," Freymia hugged Shen Sui, feeling his warmth, "Alice's plan couldn't be realized from the beginning."

"In reality, if one wants to realize it, it's pretty simple," Shen Sui joked, "Just find any God and have them die under the sword."

"Eh? Are you really going to do that?"

"No," Shen Sui shook his head, "Alice needs to understand this logic on her own. For now, it's not like before; the resurrected Gods fear the revival of the Twilight more than any other opponent. Their tacit understanding won't be easily broken. Didn't you notice that even though Daylight has killed so many Gods, he still hasn't become the target of all?"

Of course, Alice's plan wasn't in vain.

Though it didn't achieve the widespread assaults she imagined, causing discord between the War God, Daylight, and the Master of Thunder is totally feasible.

The High Priest is dead; surely the War God Church has to show something.

A Divine War is impossible, but battles between churches can happen. The War God Church is known for its strength and belligerence, and unless the Master of Thunder Church actively backs down, without a real fight, even the War God believers wouldn't feel comfortable.

They only trust the benefits seized from war, never those negotiated at the table.

At least, the part of Alice's plan to keep the Master of Thunder Church too occupied to concern itself with the Dusk Legion can be realized in the short term.

[Klei accepted Alice's offer of allegiance, and as the East District Archbishop, he sent a communication to the church, seeking their opinion on whether the Divine Sword should be offered to the great Master of Thunder.]

[Information quickly came back from the church.]

[Do not offer it.]

[The church will send special personnel to take the Divine Sword back to Roland City for safekeeping.]

[Alice rolled her eyes, planning to head to Roland City once more.]

Shen Sui immediately noticed Alice's burgeoning chaotic intentions.

["First, learn magic well," you advised.]

["Eh? Claude, you're still there," Alice was very touched, as Claude often fell asleep after saying one or two words to her.]

["Nonsense, without my supervision, I'm really afraid you'd mess up these magics!"]

["How could I? I'm a magic genius!"]

["What kind of magic genius can't progress their magic power no matter how they train?"]

["Ahem! First of all, let's define what a genius is." Alice quickly changed her phrasing, "Don't bother whether I succeed in cultivating or not, just tell me, with my advancement speed, am I a genius or not!"]

[Ding! You have acquired the Spell Card: Redefined]