Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?-Chapter 1166 - 757: Embrace Faith in the White Church

"Sorry, sir, we believe in Fire God Gwyn, and we won't follow your White Church."

"Fire God? Gwyn? Ah?"

Sain Dungeon, within the Fire Transmission Ceremony site.

Hevi righteously rejected the preaching attempts of a pudgy residual shadow in front of him and turned away with his Starfire Knights.

The pudgy residual shadow in full armor was left bewildered by Hevi's words, thrown into confusion by the gusting wind.

Wait a minute, when did a new residual shadow appear inside the Fire Transmission Ceremony site besides Discouragement Brother?

It all began when Hevi and his group re-entered the Fire Transmission Ceremony site.

A while ago.

"Report, Dragon-damaging Grease, Frozen Arrows, Steel Drill, Elf Breath are all ready, we can prepare to slay the dragon at any time!"

"Very well, this time we must bring down that Red Flying Dragon!"

The figures of Starfire Knights and Hevi appeared near the bonfire, carrying along the words spoken as they entered the Teleportation Gate.

Everyone donned brand-new armor and red robes, each looking spirited and extraordinary, downright distinguished and remarkable, Hevi in dragon-shaped armor looked like a hidden boss that would unleash a second stage after losing health.

Each carried tools aimed specifically at the Dragon Clan, steel, ice, elf; since ancient times, it was discovered that weapons with these three traits were particularly effective against dragons, as if they countered them.

Now, to counter dragons, they would add Dragon-damaging Grease, produced by Sain Dungeon, which proved exceptionally potent.

As the strongest force stationed in Hepa Town by the Starfire Church, Hevi came with a clear goal: to advance the overall exploration progress.

They were as effective as the Strategy Group, for whoever was strong and faster at advancing was the Strategy Group!

To move forward in exploring Sain Dungeon, the hindering Red Flying Dragon must be dispatched.

He wondered if they could tug the dragon's tail again; the Flying Dragon Sword was quite powerful, yet too fragile and easy to damage, wearing out faster than ordinary weapons.

Due to the complex structure of the Undead Town Outside the City, they overlooked some paths during exploration, resulting in the belief that the Red Flying Dragon needed to be killed to advance, unaware of the possibility of alternate routes.

The tools they carried were no cheap goods, some were difficult to obtain, all thanks to the robust support from Starfire Church. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

This support came with conditions, the condition being they must quickly find a way to move from this new area to the old!

Compared to the newly opened area they were currently exploring, unfamiliar with the terrain and specialties, the bishops of the Starfire Church preferred to gather resources in the more familiar old area, which had diverse offerings.

The discovery of a gourmet area alone was enough to ensure the troops would not lack food and drink; capturing roasted whole pigs with Elf Balls could feed the troops, not to mention other foods with augmentation effects.

Unfortunately, other churches thought the same.

Though not explicitly stated, a clandestine competition to find the road to the old area had begun.

The Wilderness Church had a team matching the Starfire Knights, the Natural Priests, who had a natural intuition for treasure hunting, bringing a sense of crisis to Hevi.

Just as he was about to lead his team out of the Fire Transmission Ceremony site, he heard the sound of something breaking near an inconspicuous fragment of a wall.

The Fire Transmission Ceremony site shouldn't have any danger, unless one foolishly attacked Discouragement Brother.

Though he thought so, Hevi still drew his weapon and unfolded the suffocating Dragon Tooth like a Kagune, slowly walking towards the fragment they hadn't paid attention to before.

From it, he found a pudgy man with a bowl haircut, another residual shadow character.

Upon seeing them, this man immediately said:

"I am Petrus, from Solrond… you seem quite destined, why not learn Miracles from me? Just show a little sincerity, hehe."

Hevi swore this was the first residual shadow he disliked at first impression, unsure why, but he found the man repulsive.

"What sincerity?"

Thus Hevi did not say much but directly asked the question he had.

Was this guy always in the Fire Transmission Ceremony site? Why didn't I notice him during earlier explorations? The Starfire Knights wondered.

"Naturally, it's souls; a teacher must collect some sincerity to continue teaching. I do this for your benefit; everyone should help each other out."

Although anticipated, Hevi still felt it was astonishing to see residual shadows using souls as currency in Sain Dungeon.

He was interested in learning more magic—everyone casually referred to wonders and prayers as magic—so he asked, "What can you teach?"

Then Petrus's words left him completely disinterested.

"Our White Church's clergy pride themselves on various Miracles that can be taught, providing great assistance to your adventures, but first, you must renounce your existing covenant and join our White Church family."

Renounce existing covenants?

Upon hearing these words from Petrus, Hevi began waving his hands vigorously.

Sorry, can't do it!

Leading to the initial conversation.

Without looking back, Hevi turned away, leaving Petrus bewildered by his words, unable to comprehend.

Since when was Gwyn associated with Fire God? Because they're relatives?

But seeing Hevi and his team about to leave, he suddenly spoke,

"Wait, if you're unwilling to learn Miracles, I have some information, only requiring a bit of sincer—"

Before he could finish, a Starfire Knight threw a soul at his face, "Spit it out quickly."

This residual shadow was clearly a tool for teaching magic and conveying information, requiring no extensive interaction.

"You're heading to the town where Undead gather, aren't you? Then help me with something."

Petrus wiped the sweat uniquely, smiling kindly.

"On this ancient land exist various beliefs, each generating heroic legends. Our White Church is no exception; skilled painters captured heroes' visages, and as time passed, those exquisite paintings were infused with magical powers, forming a Painting World-like existence. When those sharing heroes' covenants enter them, they gain unimaginable power, practically a Miracle."

He sighed, shaking his head, and said,

"Sadly, the paintings were all lost. I received news that paintings once appeared in that town where Undead gather. I need you to retrieve them for me... if you find paintings related to White Church, bring them back; other faiths' paintings can be accepted too, and my reward will not disappoint."

"Searching for paintings, then...."

Hevi and his team immediately understood; the pudgy man's request was a classic residual shadow task found in every dungeon—to find XX.

Sain Dungeon couldn't escape this trope, as it was a proven design.

Upon hearing about the paintings, Hevi's first thought wasn't acceptance but something else.

Various covenant paintings existed, meaning...

Sun Warrior's too?

"Alright, I agree."

The corners of his mouth beneath the helmet curled into a smile as he amiably wrapped an arm around the pudgy man's shoulder.

"However, you'll need to provide more accurate location information."