Abyss Summoner-Chapter 296 - 291: The Mysterious Light Screen

Meeting again.

There was no display of enthusiasm from either side; their relationship was just a brief encounter. In fact, the lady of misfortune was at a loss for words now.

The young man who had once saved her turned out to be the ruler of a nearby city. Is there a more melodramatic reunion than this?

Indeed!

To the lady of misfortune, it was Chen Feng who had killed the thugs who brought her pain. In name, he was her savior.

The lady of misfortune's character inclined towards lawful evil.

Gratitude for kindness, revenge for grudges.

She wouldn't spare any enemy, nor would she kill innocent unrelated people. But now, having attacked her benefactor's stronghold, this act of "repaying kindness with enmity" violated her code of conduct.

It was awkward.

This left the lady of misfortune at a loss, and even though they had moved from the battlefield to a well-decorated room, she still found no peace of mind.

There was a long silence.

Perhaps both were waiting for the other to speak first.

Chen Feng picked up a teacup and took a slow sip.

Compared to the numbing effect of liquor, Chen Feng preferred tea with a hint of bitterness. A drink without alcohol helped keep his mind calm.

"How should I deal with the other party?"

Chen Feng couldn't help but ponder.

"Letting her go is impossible. Having such a powerful figure around the Economic Development Zone is like a ticking time bomb. No one knows when she might explode."

"The lady of misfortune is unpredictable. If she descends into chaos one day and attacks nearby strongholds again, I can't always suppress her, can I?"

"Kill her? It would be such a waste. Her strength is no less than that of any Insect King. Recruiting her would greatly increase our chances against the insect tides."

"But she seems to want nothing. How can I persuade her to stay?"

"I can't just build her a church to preach in the city, can I?"

At this thought, Chen Feng felt a sudden clarity, like a light bulb going off.

A church?

It wasn't entirely impossible!

The lady of misfortune currently had no fixed abode, her people were like rats hiding in dark corners. If he promised her a spacious place to preach, it was surely better than the environment at the water tower?

The more Chen Feng thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. After mulling it over for a moment, he finally made a decision and spoke: "Your people are only paralyzed and will naturally regain their strength in a few hours."

"I don't know why you live in such a place, but the surroundings are too harsh, filled with insects and beasts. Haven't you thought about moving somewhere else?"

"I can pretend that previous incidents didn't happen, and I want to invite you to join my city."

Chen Feng's words were clear: you didn't kill my people, and I didn't go all out. We're not at an impasse yet.

Besides, it's dangerous outside. You're leading a group of wanderers without a secure means of living. Why not settle in my city?

The invitation was clear by this point.

But the lady of misfortune was stubborn. After enduring some hardships, she resisted all men, even Chen Feng, her savior.

She shook her head and was about to refuse, but Chen Feng reached out to stop her.

"Don't rush to decide. Don't you want to hear what I have to say?"

"Having you in the camp is not about making you obey me. In fact, it's a cooperative relationship. I'm expanding my territory, and the surrounding monsters are my enemies. As long as you can help me eliminate those monsters, I'll pay you with equivalent meat and supplies."

"Besides, I noticed you don't have many underlings. I can build a church for you, allowing you to freely recruit companions. Currently, my city's population exceeds twenty thousand. I guarantee you can recruit among them freely, as long as they agree. I won't oppose."

After Chen Feng said this, he fell silent.

The room fell into silence once more. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The lady of misfortune was undoubtedly a ticking time bomb.

But if used correctly, she could become an unimaginable asset for Chen Feng!

He decided to wait and observe!

Chen Feng had already made the largest concession. If she still refused to express herself, then too bad.

He wasn't inherently good; it was either friendship and mutual benefit, or enmity, with no third option.

Perhaps the lady of misfortune didn't realize she was already standing at the edge of a cliff, a misstep away from falling into the abyss, forever exiting the world stage.

However, unlike the room's silence, her heart was churning. When Chen Feng mentioned the first condition, she didn't pay much attention. Due to certain reasons, she wasn't lacking in supplies. But the second condition moved her greatly.

Because of the Economic Development Zone.

Survivors outside had become extremely scarce.

In such a context, the number of believers the lady of misfortune could recruit was minuscule.

This woman was pitiable.

As a victim, her innermost belief was to create an organization that instilled fear in thugs, a form of protective retaliation.

She was protecting those who, in the shadows, suffered immense torment and humiliation.

However, her followers are few, and after a long period of recruitment, she has less than two hundred people, which is far from the numbers Lady Misfortune had in mind.

And now, Chen Feng actually promised to build her a church and let her recruit members freely, which for her was an irresistible offer.

After a long pause, Lady Misfortune finally spoke, and despite the ugliness on her cheeks, her voice was unusually pleasant, like a nightingale's whisper: "Is everything you said true?"

Chen Feng's expression was calm: "I swear by my life!"

Currently, Lady Misfortune's status is merely a prisoner, yet Chen Feng's declaration showed considerable sincerity.

Agree or disagree?

Lady Misfortune is no fool; she understands her current status. Her previous refusal was due to not wanting to be enslaved by others, but now it's different—a cooperative relationship with Chen Feng is evident.

If she refused again, it would inevitably appear as though she was being unreasonably difficult.

Agree.

There's nothing worth hesitating over!

With this thought in mind, Lady Misfortune slightly bowed: "I accept your proposal, but I hope you will fulfill your promise."

Chen Feng smiled faintly and assured: "Of course!"

However, at this moment, a different voice echoed within his mind: "Caught in the trap!"

For any ruler, teachings and beliefs are potential threats because they can undermine one's rule.

But now it's different.

We need to understand one thing, what are Lady Misfortune's teachings and who are the people being recruited?

She despises perpetrators, hence her believers are mostly desperate souls or women who have been subjected to abuse.

This type of proselytizing could quickly gather believers in any chaotic city.

But in the Economic Development Zone, such teachings are not favored.

The zone strictly prohibits violence; due to Order, anyone who dares to force relations against a woman's will receives severe punishment, possibly even death.

Besides this, the welfare in the zone is enviable even to the middle class of Bridge East. As long as you work, even an old widow can support herself.

Not only food, but insect meat and fish are also available.

Under such circumstances, except for some inherently lazy individuals, few could be deemed "miserable."

Booming Economic Development Zone.

The good days have just begun; except for the insane, no one would join Lady Misfortune, ruin their own appearance, and certainly not any sane person would join her camp.

Evidently, under these conditions, Lady Misfortune is destined to face rejection in the Economic Development Zone.

Nevertheless, Chen Feng agreed to do as promised for the other party—not for anything else, but trading a building for a bond with a formidable powerhouse. There's nothing more fitting in exchange.

Neither knows each other's true intentions.

Isn't it delightful not to be a fish yet knowing a fish's joy?

For them, they have already gained the best possible outcome, leaving no reason for dissatisfaction.

"Happy cooperation." Chen Feng extended his right hand.

After staring blankly for a few seconds, Lady Misfortune similarly reached out, touching Chen Feng's palm with her own.

"Happy cooperation."

The alliance matter came to an end, but a few doubts lingered in Chen Feng's mind.

After a pause, Chen Feng spoke: "Given the circumstances, I want to know, what was the reason behind your attack on the outpost?"

This was the doubt in Chen Feng's heart.

Logically speaking, the water tower is quite a distance from the outpost, so Lady Misfortune had no reason to traverse such a distance to destroy his outpost—it held no benefit for her.

Lady Misfortune hesitated, but upon seeing Chen Feng's somewhat impatient eyes, she suddenly paused internally.

The aura of a superior.

Chen Feng exhibited an undeniable determination.

Though cooperative, certain things must be clarified.

Lady Misfortune is not foolish; she understands that to completely end past matters, she must provide an explanation.

Since she has already agreed to head to the Economic Development Zone, the secret no longer needs to be hidden.

"We were protecting the light barrier."

"Your outpost is just a few hundred meters away from the light barrier. I feared those people would discover its existence, so destroying the outpost was the only choice."

At this moment, Lady Misfortune finally explained the entire situation.

"Light barrier?"

Chen Feng's eyes were somewhat dazed. What on earth is this thing?

Lady Misfortune's expression became solemn, her voice revealing a complex mix of reluctance and urgency: "A magical place; through the light barrier, we can travel to an unfamiliar world. There, we find the food and water we need."

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