Chapter 1 Nam Wan缇娜领

The bustling port of Nam Wan Tina was teeming with people.

"Ugh, how do I get to the meeting point?"

Sigrid retrieved her suitcase from the lost and found, feeling a temporary sense of relief.

But she was immediately faced with a new problem.

The moment she stepped out of the lost and found, the sea breeze on the bridge tousled a few playful strands of her light-colored hair that framed her face.

Her amethyst eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze shifting as if contemplating her next move.

This port was too huge; the overlapping maps of the upper and lower decks were making her dizzy.

"I agreed beforehand that someone would meet me at the passenger meeting point in Nam Wan Tina Port."

Sigrid murmured to herself, slightly confused.

She had just returned to reality from the boundary space of the Shadow World.

She was used to the settlement details, so she skipped through them without much thought.

In the end, she took the magic card from the orange light orb and left.

She had long been stuck at the eighth-order limit, lacking the power of faith to reach the ninth-order divine realm. The biggest gain from this Shadow World trip was this orange epic-quality natural magic card—

[Tear of Pope Saint Plante II]

[Category: Spell Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Attribute: Healing/Enhancement]

[Rank: 8]

[Effect: Condenses and consumes the caster's mana and life force to revert the target to a younger state for a certain period of time and restore a massive amount of health. Cooldown time: 135 seconds.]

[Note: The divine power condensed from the prayers of Pope Saint Plante II to the Moon Goddess for a long time. If she had mastered this spell earlier, perhaps she could have saved her sun.]

Although finding her way in reality annoyed her, she felt a little better when she thought of this card.

Now she essentially had an instant health-restoring spell.

However, it couldn't be used continuously, or it might cause her to turn into a child.

The additional rejuvenation effect might not work on long-lived species, but for humans, if used properly, it could almost keep them at their peak.

It could be a positive effect or a negative effect.

"Wait, it seems I could also use it to turn into a seventeen-year-old girl without a disguise spell..."

Sigrid suddenly realized.

Disguise spells might not work well in Brillida or might even be dispelled or seen through by experts.

She walked forward as she thought.

The center of the bridge was dominated by a statue of a deity. The base of the statue was engraved with "God of the Ocean and Navigation." The god looked pained, as if guiding ships or unable to help the directionally challenged.

Sigrid approached the map on the bridge and scrutinized it, her fingertips gently touching the mottled stone carvings, trying to find a clue to her destination.

The cry of a seagull attracted Sigrid's attention.

She looked up and saw several seagulls circling in the clear blue sky, their wings cutting through the air, leaving behind white afterimages.

"That's right, the Saint said that if you arrive at a new place and don't know which way to go at a fork in the road, follow the direction with the most people, and you'll always find a popular building."

Sigrid remembered what Lan Qi had said.

Some of those seagulls might also be lost, but as long as they followed everyone else, they would eventually fly in the right direction.

Sigrid dragged her suitcase and started walking, taking the path with the most people whenever the bridge forked.

Her light-colored hair was casually tied into a playful ponytail at the back of her head, sharp and keen like a wolf but with the agility of a girl.

Her autumn and winter clothes were slightly individualistic, with a slightly oversized sweatshirt jacket, loose cuffs and hem, covering rough-looking work pants, and a pair of low-top canvas shoes on her feet, rhythmically tapping on the stone pavement.

Passing through the refreshing upper deck bridge, Sigrid looked down. The scenery on both sides of the street gradually widened, with taverns and hotels, tall palm trees casting dappled shadows, and the sound of waves hitting the rocks gradually became clearer.

"So this is the Saint's hometown."

She felt refreshed along the way, and the transfer squares were crowded with people, the port guests discussing the latest commissions and gossip.

Sigrid couldn't help but listen, searching for valuable snippets of information.

However, if she really needed information, she could go to the Dimensional Branch to buy it.

It was said that the Dimensional Branch in the Southern Continent was all about dedicated service, and money could solve anything.

She had brought a lot of Proto Empire currency from the Northern Continent this time. Now that there was war in the Southern Continent, many rich people were starting to run to the southern coast countries of the Northern Continent, and the exchange rate was rising. The money Sigrid had on hand could be exchanged for more Southern Continent currency.

After a long trek, Sigrid finally found the passenger meeting point at Nam Wan Tina Port.

"What he said was actually true..."

Sigrid sighed and walked into the entrance of the hall on the lower deck.

Sure enough, following the crowd would lead you the right way.

It was rare to be back indoors. The passenger meeting point was more like a corner of the station hall, where greeters and arriving passengers could meet.

After a look around, Sigrid quickly spotted a young man sleeping in the corner of a row of seats, holding a board with a cartoon version of the Silver Moon Crown.

He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black and white checkered shirt, and a black coat, looking like a standard deliveryman.

His face was slightly haggard, with a tired expression, as if he had been chronically sleep-deprived. Under his hat, his long black hair was casually tied behind his head, and a few unruly bangs fluttered in the wind, sometimes obscuring his eyes.

The man seemed to have been waiting here for too long and had fallen asleep.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm troubling the employees of the Dimensional Branch."

Sigrid's heart stirred, realizing that this was the Dimensional Priest she was looking for, and their agreed-upon meeting sign was the cartoon Silver Moon Crown.

She had been a little worried that she would be suddenly swept away by the temporary Void Gate, and the people from the Dimensional Branch would temporarily give up greeting her because she had disappeared for too long.

She didn't expect the Dimensional Priest to be so persistent and actually live at the reception desk waiting for her.

Sigrid walked forward quickly, her footsteps on the marble floor crisp and melodious.

"...?"

The young man noticed her arrival and looked up at her groggily.

Sigrid walked up to the young man.

"Hello, I'm Sid, who commissioned your Dimensional Express Company. Sorry, I'm late."

She asked, her voice clear and bright.

The young man was stunned when he heard her voice, and then a smile appeared on his face, his tired expression instantly swept away, replaced by sincere joy.

"It's okay, it's no big deal. I received a message from the Priest that you were swept away by the Void Gate, so I came here immediately to wait for you."

He said very familiarly.

"I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting."

"Hey, I've only been waiting for a little over ten days, it flew by in the blink of an eye."

After a few greetings, the young man invited Sigrid to leave the port with him.

Soon, they arrived at the parking area.

"Please."

The young man walked to the passenger seat side and respectfully opened the door for Sigrid.

Sigrid gave the young man a meaningful look.

She hadn't noticed it when they first met.

Because this person was too down-to-earth.

Now, after spending a short time together, Sigrid was completely sure that this guy was very strong, at least stronger than Kaliella in her weakened state in the Shadow World, definitely not at the level of a priest or saint.

The burgundy leather seats exuded a faint aroma of high-quality leather. Sigrid sat down and felt the softness and comfort of the seat.

The young man closed the door, walked around to the driver's seat, and got into the car. With a pleasant roar of the magical engine, they drove smoothly away from Nam Wan Tina Port.

The car drove onto the winding coastal highway, and the scenery along the way gradually transitioned from the bustling port to the desolate countryside.

On one side of the highway were rolling mountains, the slopes covered with lush greenery, and on the other side was the azure sea, the surface sparkling, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The young man held the steering wheel with one hand, looking straight ahead, the other hand casually resting on the windowsill.

"By the way, Dimensional Branch, what's the fastest way to send me to the vicinity of Botswana Province in the Kerith Empire?"

Sigrid leaned back in her seat, watching the constantly changing scenery outside the window, a complex emotion of tension and anticipation intertwined in her heart.

She really wanted to see the Saint as soon as possible, the sooner the better.

Now that they had both just come out of the Shadow World, the surprise the Saint would feel when he saw her would double with each day.

When she chatted with the Saint in the Shadow World school, she didn't ask much, but she learned that the Saint was now in Brillida, the capital of the Kerith Empire.

"I'll tell you the answer right away, please wait a moment."

The young man from the Dimensional Branch replied without changing his expression.

The car sped along the highway for more than ten minutes, and the young man parked the car next to a remote platform.

There was silence all around, only the rustling of the wind through the treetops and the chirping of insects could be faintly heard.

Moss covered the roof of the waiting pavilion, and the wooden structure was decaying and crumbling, seeming to be in danger of collapsing at any moment.

Sigrid got out of the car, looked around, and found that the area was sparsely populated, and the dilapidated platform stood alone in the wilderness, giving a sense of isolation from the world.

The words on the station sign had faded and blurred, and only a few words could be vaguely recognized. The narrow asphalt road extended from the platform and disappeared into the endless wilderness, the end disappearing on the horizon.

Sigrid knew that the other party had brought her here to avoid the view of the Herton Kingdom's city defense troops.

They could use a shielding barrier here and talk safely.

"Dimensional Bishop, Tolyado?"

Sigrid asked tentatively, getting straight to the point. She didn't expect the Dimensional Branch to send such a big lineup, with the Dimensional Bishop personally coming to meet her.

The Dimensional Branch was so strong, it could only be the Dimensional Bishop himself.

She was too lazy to expose him just now, and now she didn't want to act anymore.

Under the morning sun.

"Here!"

Tolyado raised his hand directly in a salute, giving Sigrid a standard at-ease military posture.

"..."

There was a long silence between the two.

Sigrid had heard that the Dimensional Bishop was not a normal person.

But she didn't expect this guy to be so respectful to her.

Too awkward.

"Dimensional Bishop, what do you want from me?"

Sigrid crossed her arms and asked Tolyado.

She was wary of this Southern Continent Cardinal Bishop whom she was meeting for the first time. She did not think of Tolyado as an easy person to deal with just because of his overly good mental state. This madman dared to provoke even the Destruction Bishop, his brain a complete mess.

Moreover, this Bishop was a little too close to the grassroots, and had actually waited for her in the station hall for more than ten days, seemingly perfectly integrated into Nam Wan Tina.

If the Dimensional Bishop took the initiative to meet her, then perhaps the Dimensional Bishop had some cooperation matters, which was why he made such a big show, personally coming to the front lines of the Kingdom United Council.

"First, to answer your question just now, about how long it will take to send you to your desired destination."

Dimensional Bishop Tolyado's expression became half serious,

"I can directly send you to Brillida, the capital of Kerith, but you also have to do us a favor for the Dimensional Branch."

He replied, his tone revealing a sense of confidence and certainty.

"Oh?"

The wind blew, and leaves flew by, swirling Sigrid's hair, but did not change the surprised expression on her face.

She didn't expect the Dimensional Bishop to really be able to send her directly to Brillida.

Normally, if she was not in a hurry, she might not care about this teleportation, but now she really wanted to do this business.

"Tell me about it."

Sigrid said to Tolyado.

"From now on, you are our Dimensional Branch's Grand Priest, play this role well, and then go through the space gate, and you can arrive at the second floor of the Brillida Opera House, where the Dimensional Saintess is."

As Tolyado spoke, he solemnly condensed a spatial technique.

He seemed so sure that Sigrid would not refuse him, searching for coordinates in advance, and then drew a circle sparking with silver light on the side of the road, connecting a space barrier built by their Dimensional Branch.

"I haven't agreed to this deal yet."

Sigrid looked at the other end of the space gate, frowning slightly on the surface, but in reality, she was sure that Tolyado was not joking, but really had something big to ask her for.

If she guessed correctly, this was the Dimensional Branch's stronghold in Brillida City.

The stronghold had a complex construction structure and shielding barrier, so even using the highest-scale spatial magic to connect it would not trigger the alertness of the strong in the Kerith Empire.

On the contrary, if he chose other teleportation points, Tolyado's overly strong eighth-order magic power would soon be locked on.

Through the half-open space gate, she could see a very unique mansion terrace, which was actually on the upper floor of the Brillida Opera House.

Its internal area was about the size of the Opera House's performance hall, and it combined the styles of ancient shrines and modern libraries.

She could clearly see Brillida's landmark buildings and the city center of Manhote, as well as the spacious Broadway Central Square. In front of the Opera House's main entrance square were two symmetrical circular fountain pools, the walls of which were made of brown granite. The water column rose and fell with the rhythm of the music.

"Your new identity documents and detailed information are also prepared. You are now a member of our Dimensional Branch. We have even cleared customs and security for you. You can directly connect to Brillida life. Our Dimensional Express is all about arriving immediately after placing an order."

Tolyado continued to talk about their service policy.

Professional and full of sincerity.

"What exactly do I need to do?"

Sigrid considered for a moment and thought it was okay, so she asked.

The Dimensional Branch's business was indeed very user-friendly and worth considering cooperation.

It wasn't like she hadn't played the role of a priest from other branches before, so she didn't resist it.

Moreover, if she was allowed by the Dimensional Bishop himself to perfectly infiltrate the Southern Continent's Rebirth Church under the name of the Dimensional Branch, she would be happy to play the role according to the rules.

"Help me deliver a package, go to Saint Kerith Monastery, knock on the door, find Professor Landry, tell him that you are from the Dimensional Branch, and he will let you in. Then you can talk."

Tolyado replied enthusiastically, as if he didn't want to waste a second.

"That's it?"

Sigrid was stunned. She couldn't help but wonder if there was a trap.

She thought Tolyado wanted her to help kill some eighth-order powerhouse.

But such easy conditions made her afraid to use the portal, after all, it was the hinterland of the Kerith Empire, and once she went there and there was an ambush, even she would have difficulty escaping.

"It's not simple at all, only you can help me fulfill my promise with Professor Landry."

Tolyado said with certainty, clenching his fist.

This was exactly the unpredictable stage of fate he wanted to see!

"Then what about the information about the person I'm looking for? Are there any follow-up clues?"

Sigrid asked him again.

She didn't want to waste too much time on courier work.

"After you finish this business, I will directly give you all the information about him that I currently have as a gift."

As Tolyado spoke, seeing that Sigrid was still suspicious of him, he directly threw her a badge glowing with silver light.

Sigrid steadily caught it with one hand.

It had a light gray and silver metal frame, with a multifaceted solid crystal suspended in the center. It looked like a holographic illusion, presenting a dreamy light blue color, with nebulae slowly flowing inside.

The geometric holographic projections suspended on the seal seemed to form the basic structure of space-time.

It was the first time Sigrid had seen a Bishop's Holy Seal with such an unstable structure.

[Bishop's Certificate - Dimensional]

[Category: Equipment Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Attribute: Link/Space]

[Rank: 0]

[Effect: Proof of identity of the Dimensional Bishop, can create Rebirth Certificates of various levels of the Dimensional Branch, has special attack and deterrent attributes against holders of low-level Rebirth Certificates, can locate the approximate location of priests of the same branch, can identify the authenticity of Rebirth Certificates displayed by other branches. Can open the Bishop's Deliberation Hall, the Deadly Arena, and the Bishop's Voting Ceremony.]

[Note: Holder: Tolyado Arundel.]

Sigrid looked at the seal in confusion, and then looked up at Tolyado.

The Dimensional Bishop had directly mortgaged this thing to her.

With this thing in hand, Sigrid could forcibly open the Deadly Arena.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you and steal your slate? And then take away your Bishop's power?"

Sigrid didn't understand if the Cardinal Bishops of the Southern Continent were all so unique.

For the Dimensional Bishop, once the Deadly Arena was opened by other Bishops, he really couldn't escape, and it would be easy for her to kill him.

Moreover, in a one-on-one fight, the Dimensional Bishop was either the worst or second worst among the ten Bishops.

Perhaps only the research-type Cardinal Bishop who was exceptionally allowed to join by the Pope could compare with Tolyado in terms of whose frontal combat power was worse.

"You wouldn't do such a thing, I believe in your character, Overlord Bishop Sigrid."

Tolyado casually spread his hands and replied, trusting her very much.

His unreliable appearance was as if he was saying that his life was worthless, and if she really wanted to kill him, he might as well just die.

"...What kind of promise makes you so willing to help that Professor Landry fulfill it?"

Sigrid couldn't help but admire Tolyado a little.

Even if the Dimensional Bishop might not be that strong in frontal combat, he was a truly strong person who had seen through the realm of life and death.

"It's worth the price of admission, even if I die."

Tolyado's face was only filled with impatience, and his eyes couldn't hide his sense of mission as he clenched his fist.

"..."

Sigrid hesitated slightly and nodded.

Was he willing to go through thick and thin for a friend?

In this world, what she had was courage and integrity, so she could also understand Tolyado's sense of conviction.

"No problem, I'll deliver it to you before twelve o'clock noon. Our Overlord Branch also values efficiency."

Sigrid waved her hand smartly and passed through the space gate.

In the next instant, she felt the time and space in her vision change, and after a few seconds, she had arrived in a hall.

The dome-shaped ceiling was about fifty meters high, and the style of painting was similar to that of the Opera House's performance hall, but the surrounding walls were surrounded by dark brown solid wood bookshelves, which extended all the way to the ceiling, and each bookshelf was filled with precious music and drama documents.

"Saint Kerith Monastery..."

Sigrid silently recited the key delivery address information that Tolyado had told her.

Although she didn't know what the Dimensional Branch needed her to help deliver.

But it was probably very important, and only her skills could ensure that it was delivered safely.