Chapter 262: B3: C52: World Shakers, Outsiders, Regressors 4
Walter hesitated as he examined the many serpent heads coiling around the throne and its spiky edges.
The man from an alt-world ruled by Great Britain had finally found the courage to argue with the Dark Saint because Zarian had the shape of a man, even if a half-broken and monstrous one. But debating Para directly was another matter, and Walter didn’t seem up to the task.
“We can use your help,” Zarian said, extending the figurative olive branch. “The spiders and skeletons can only do so much. The people look at you as a hero, too, way nicer than me. You can really make this place better, even if all you do is support people while my skeletons and spiders do the grunt work.”
“The people must thrive without your evil creatures lurking around every corner and shadow,” Walter declared.
Zarian shook his head sloppily. “You don’t have enough power to defend them, Wally … I mean … Walter. I know you have a good heart, and you’re making the most out of being far from home in a universe that’s beyond your empire, but you are a weak Outsider. And weak Outsiders aren’t useful to anybody unless you can back up what you’re trying to do.”
Walter gawked at Zarian, unaware of how Zarian could know so much about him. The man’s mouth opened and closed, uncertain of what to say next.
“Look, I got rid of the Sinfeast Temple. Isn’t that great?” Zarian smiled creepily.
“You also removed the Hopeland Temple!” Walter voiced hoarsely. “If anything, the power of Good Goddess Hopeland is most needed in these trying times.”
Zarian shook his head.