I Have a Dice Left by a God-Chapter 455 - 47: Death Apostle

During the circus’s popularity surge, the Hex Bird Report played a significant role. Some people initially found the circus uninteresting, but after reports came out, more people started attending. Word-of-mouth increased its scale, and the performance venue was Free Square in South First District, a name decided by Governor Luthor, capable of holding over ten thousand people, which is quite extravagant for a circus.

"We’ve covered it a few times; it’s extremely popular. It’s just a pity that the Sun Circus quickly formed an exclusive partnership with the Flying Bird Daily, thanks to the opportunity Flying Bird gave them when no one was interested," Lin Fei said as she bought cotton candy for Xueyin. She was also reflecting on the lessons learned. In her work at the newspaper, there were successes and plenty of failures, but those failures only fueled her determination.

Seeing Aunt Fei’s eyes shining, Li Xin knew she had found her life’s goal. Regardless of its size, if you find your value in something, that’s the right path.

Here, Xueyin finally experienced the joy of being a child, especially with the Little Rich Lady present, who made any wishes come true. What could be happier than this?

At the marketplace in Free Square, there were all sorts of small performances everywhere. There were performers and jugglers, clowns blowing bubbles, various parade floats, a dazzling array of food stalls and small trinkets, all filled with the sound of people’s voices, each showcasing their talents.

Li Xin used to have no interest in circuses, and even after reaching Dao Yuan, it didn’t change much. But seeing Lin Fei and the others so enthused, he focused on companionship. Going out to play was not about what you did but the company and the atmosphere.

Every time Kathy saw something interesting, she would buy it. With Li Xin around, carrying big or small bags was no problem. Xueyin bought what she needed, what she found interesting, and what caught her eye. Even if Lin Fei didn’t buy something, she had to, and Li Xin strongly suspected it wasn’t out of necessity but simply the joy of spending money.

He desired that kind of joy too.

During their shopping, Kathy also explained the Canon Law School’s mission, which wasn’t just a pretext. "In recent years, the activities of the old gods’ followers have increased. We’ve received intelligence that the Death Church has infiltrated the Canon Law School; we need to find these people."

"The Death Church?"

Kathy nodded solemnly. "The Death God is an extremely powerful Main God among the old gods, whose revival has been quite pronounced in recent years. Attracted by the power of death, more followers are gathering in Dao Yuan. To fully resurrect the Death God, the Death Apostles will create sacrificial events everywhere. Sacrifices to these ancient old gods are extremely brutal and direct, and must be stopped."

"What is the relationship between the Death God and the Nether God?"

"The Nether God is a new god who took control of the underworld after Ragnarok, inheriting part of the Death God’s authority. The new gods generally have a more lenient and gentle attitude towards life. While our relationship with the Nether God Church isn’t great, we stand united against the old gods. If the old gods were to revive, especially one like the Death God who crazily harvests souls, the laws of the Sixth Epoch would collapse, causing a chain reaction that would push humanity back to the bottom of the food chain," Kathy explained.

"What is my task?"

"Identify the Death God’s followers, don’t act recklessly, leave the rest to me," Kathy stated. "Safety comes first; the Death God’s followers are known as Death Apostles, and they view death as a blessing, making them extremely fanatic."

"Are you sure they’re in the Silent Canon Law School?" Li Xin asked curiously.

"Not entirely certain, but the list includes the Silent Canon Law School. The faith and sacrificial effects of the Canon Law School’s students are strongest, with others monitoring several other locations. ... Why are you so excited?"

"I’m not, I’m trembling with fear, haha," Li Xin quickly turned his head away and pressed down his mouth corners.

Kathy was quite speechless. In this regard, he was exactly the same. "By the way, I should remind you, there’s something odd about this situation. The Divine Revelation Canon Law School’s refusal doesn’t surprise me, but four of the five schools just below it also refused. Only the Silent Canon Law School accepted, and their dean will personally interview you on Monday. Be mentally prepared."

Li Xin looked at Kathy, and Kathy looked at Li Xin. "I suspect they admitted you not because of me. I was merely tasked with the recommendation. You should be prepared."

Kathy indeed got a recommendation letter from Bishop Li, but its influence wasn’t as strong as she imagined. Since the Grand Governor, the Canon Law Schools have had significant autonomy, especially in resisting Church Court interference. Their refusals were decisive; the Divine Revelation left no face at all. When she was almost disappointed, the Silent Canon Law School accepted.

After more than an hour of wandering, Lin Fei, Kathy, and Little Xueyin seemed somewhat reluctant to leave. Li Xin was already questioning life. Fortunately, the circus was about to start, and suddenly, Li Xin felt grateful. What could be better than sitting and watching a circus?

The four checked tickets and entered. Naturally, with Kathy’s arrangement, they had a luxurious viewing box in the main stand, offering great visibility, spaciousness, and were accompanied by fruits, snacks, and various drinks. On the table stood an exquisite golden stand, on which a telescope-like object rested. Li Xin picked it up and put it against his eye, surprised to find it was indeed a telescope of excellent quality, offering a clear view of the center stage. The audience in the surrounding boxes were all dressed lavishly, clearly affluent or noble.

Since opening up the possibilities in the afternoon, Lin Fei hadn’t entirely detached from work, occasionally zoning out. Only Xueyin truly came to see the circus, excitedly pointing and commenting, "Such a big lion, wow, it’s so cool, it’s a big lion!"

"Auntie Kathy, look at that, such a long neck, is that a giraffe?"

"What a huge python, it would definitely keep you warm as a scarf. I really want to take it to school."

Lin Xueyin’s little hands waved energetically, never stopping. Her vitality was indeed enviable. Amid the busy staff, a clown, scarcely over one and a half meters tall, wore a splendid multi-colored outfit, with green hair and a red round nose, bizarrely staggering around, creating havoc by crashing into people and stumbling over things, eliciting laughs from the audience as a warm-up.

"This clown wasn’t initially eye-catching, but was discovered by the Flying Bird Daily. The circus proprietor is quite shrewd, quickly promoting the clown by adding more acts, and with unique interviews every time, it brought great attention to the circus," Lin Fei explained.

"Unique interviews?"

"He claims he’s the most handsome man in the Dragon Capital, with a robust and muscular physique, a plump, full nose, thick, vibrant hair, a charming smile, and a sweet voice, no girl can resist his charm." Lin Fei said with a giggle and then looked at Li Xin. "That’s what you mean by a newspaper’s positioning, right?"

"The chief editor of the Flying Bird Daily has some skills," Li Xin nodded in agreement. It’s not enough to just be odd; oddness needs substance. Among the fantastical animals and beautiful women, they chose to sensationalize a clown. No wonder the Flying Bird Daily’s sales keep rising.