Chapter 297
There were four visitors in total, and the one leading the pack was draped in a black robe, looking for all the world like an evil “wizard” straight out of a medieval Western fantasy game. He gave off this deeply “mystical” vibe that was hard to miss.
“Captain Fang, so you are here.” The man walked up to Fang Mingyue and stopped, greeting her with a smile plastered on his face.
Fang Mingyue cast a cold, indifferent glance at him, her eyes brimming with impatience and disdain—as if she were looking at something utterly repulsive. “He Jingwen, this is the Exploration Corps’ dormitory. Your New God Cult has no right to be here. Take your mutts and get the hell out.”
The man called He Jingwen didn’t let his smile falter for even a second. He shook his head and said, “Captain Fang, I think you’ve misunderstood. First of all, I’m here on the orders of our Cult Leader. And the New God Cult received special approval from the Council half a year ago—during emergencies or special incidents, we’re permitted to move freely through any area of the shelter.”
“Secondly, I used to be a member of the Exploration Corps myself, and I still hold the title of captain—it’s never been revoked. So it’s only natural that I’d want to revisit old haunts, don’t you think?”
“Lastly…”
He Jingwen didn’t get to finish before Fang Mingyue cut him off impatiently. “Enough with the nonsense. Just tell me why you’re here, and don’t you dare try to peddle that pathetic excuse for a doctrine of yours.”
Before He Jingwen could respond, one of the young devotees behind him stepped forward and snapped, “I suggest you show some respect to the New God Cult! Even if you are a captain, if you keep running your mouth about us, we have plenty of ways to make you pay—ah!”
Before the devotee could finish, a sharp smack rang out. He Jingwen had whipped around and delivered a crisp slap across the young man’s face.