Chapter 628: Long time no see (1/2)
GDK 628: Long time no see
“Get up, get up!” called out the mountain of a man to the two enthusiastically. Shortly after, he walked off from the elevator and said to Han Shuo with a big cordial smile, “Bryan, you have finally come. We have waited for this day for nearly ten years!”
The big fatty was extremely welcoming. Although this was his very first time meeting Han Shuo, he behaved as though he had known Han Shuo for ages. He did not display the default reservation that one normally would when meeting a stranger. This caught Han Shuo by surprise.
Han Shuo returned the attitude in kind. He too giggled as he said, “I was hunted for a few years, and later fell into Church of Light’s despicable, sneaky trap, therefore I couldn’t find time till now. But hey, here I am!”
“Haha, youth indeed breeds heroism! Ever since the day I first sat in this position, I have wanted to finish off those three old things of the Church of Light. However, I have failed to accomplish that goal all through the passing of a few hundred years. But unexpectedly, you, in just the short time of ten or so years, have managed to fulfill our goal. I have no choice but to concede that I’m getting old!” When he and his bright face stepped before Han Shuo, it was as though an enormous meaty mountain had shifted to block the scorching sun, leaving a vast shadow on the sand.
“Then, our goals are identical,” Han Shuo said gladly.
“Of course! We are all on the same side. That has been true since the start!” the big fatty emphasized, laying down the standpoint for both parties.
Han Shuo smiled and did not speak. He had never considered himself to be one of the Calamity Church. The Calamity Church, however, for reasons pertaining to the skeletal staff, had recognized him as one of their own since a long time ago. Han Shuo was again left between laughter and tears.
“Come, let’s go down. As this is the first time you are visiting our headquarters, I’ll have someone bring you for a stroll around the facility. It’s been a long journey coming here and you must be tired. Go take a bath and have a rest. We can talk about business later when you have gotten yourself comfortable,” the Pope of the Calamity Church said as he led Han Shuo to the elevator smilingly. Next, he raised his voice and instructed one of the people inside the elevator, “Belinda, you’ve had the chance to get acquainted with Bryan. I will hand this task to you. Serve Bryan well and attend to any need he may have.”
“Understood, your Holiness!” the lady that came to the surface along with the big fatty replied respectfully.
Oval cheeks, a tall, straight nose, and small, rosy red lips. Under her slender, curved brows were a pair of blue eyes as bright as sapphire. She had fair white skin and a graceful and voluptuous figure – all the characteristics that a beauty should have. Unfortunately, the greenish-black birthmark on her left cheek was just too conspicuous, which greatly impaired her overall attractiveness. She was Belinda, the first member from the Calamity Church that Han Shuo had met.
Han Shuo felt giggly in his heart to meet this female alchemist again after many years. He still remembered that when he first met Belinda, he was deeply shocked by that golem she produced, as well as many of the previous interactions he had with her.
The Belinda now appeared to be in fear and reverence when she faced Han Shuo. Back then, she had tried to kill Han Shuo and was subsequently held captive by him for a period of time. But when they met again this time, Han Shuo had become a character that she could not afford to offend. This worried her that Han Shuo might still hold a grudge towards her and therefore take some form of retribution.
Standing beside Belinda was dark grand magus Edwin. He looked at Han Shuo in an obviously fawning manner, bowed, and cordially said, “Lord Bryan, Belinda and I will take your Lordship to tour and familiarize with the headquarter.”
Just like Belinda, Edwin was one of the first few experts of the Calamity Church that Han Shuo crossed paths with. Back at Sunshine Valley, this dark grand magus used to go great lengths to hunt Han Shuo. He was once reviled by Han Shuo with malicious words.
Han Shuo looked at the duo who he had not met for many years, nodded at him with a smile, and said, “Long time no see!”
“Long time, indeed. Haha, I thought that your Lordship would have forgotten about nonentities like us!” Edwin replied somewhat bitterly.
“How could I! You two are the first few people I ever met from the Calamity Church. Not so easy to forget something like that.”
“Edwin, serve Bryan well. It is an honor given to you. Do you understand?” the ghoulish old man cultivating in the elemental energy of darkness instructed Edwin in a brooding tone. As he possessed demigod strength, his glaring had given Edwin a good scare.
“Understood, master!” Edwin replied hastily.