"Ready..."
So, three books continued to unfold from the bookmark, the new chapters just beginning...
...
Silver City dock, the band is playing, the crowd is enormous.
The citizens of Silver City have already learned from the morning paper about the "glorious" achievements of the Guardian God Mermaid, who not only severely injured and chased away the Siren Sea Demon but also defeated the Pirate King and his dozens of pirate fleets that ambushed Silver City. They have now spontaneously gathered at the dock to welcome the Mermaid, the Second Sage, and Remia's return in triumph.
Sariel saw the scene with the citizens and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
What is faith exactly? As long as public opinion is well-controlled and the anthems keep singing, that's all it takes. As for the ship owners who suffered losses, just pay them enough hush money. As for defeating the Pirate King, just talk it up...
