“Everyone!”
“Supplies are tight right now. We must prioritize the injured and the search and rescue personnel.”
“Please, don't panic. The first major shipment of supplies will arrive tomorrow morning. Everyone will be able to eat their fill then.”
When the staff member finished speaking, the crowd erupted.
“By what right! Do you have any idea how long it's been since I last ate?”
“Exactly! I won't say anything about giving medicine to the injured, but the food too?”
“It's already dark, and I haven't had a single hot meal all day. Who knows if I can even make it through the night?”
The voices grew increasingly clamorous. Several security officers heard the commotion and began walking toward the area.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, everyone's emotions were frayed. At a time like this, even the smallest spark could start a fire. It was extremely dangerous.
“That's enough!”
A woman's clear voice rang out. The crowd turned toward the sound and saw that the speaker was Sister Qu.
Sister Qu was now a transcendent. Although she was only a Sequence 9, she was still capable of infusing her voice with spirituality.
Because of the Faith Clinic, she was well-known in the vicinity, and people held a certain level of respect for her.
“I know everyone is struggling, and it hasn't been easy for any of you.”
“But it's precisely in times of hardship like this that we must stand together.”
“Believers of the Lord of Rebirth and Communion, come forward with me. The time for the True God to test us has come.”
Hearing this, twenty or thirty people stepped out from the crowd and silently moved behind Sister Qu.
Sister Qu made a gesture of invitation.
“You all go ahead and take the supplies. We are giving up our shares.”
The people who had been shouting for food looked a bit embarrassed. The staff member quickly added, “Thank you for your understanding. I promise you, supplies will arrive tomorrow morning, and everyone will have a hot meal then.”
Sister Qu smiled at him before turning back to the believers.
“The True God will be proud of you!”
The believers all broke into smiles. This was especially true for those who had been rescued by the lantern-carrying ghost; their faces seemed to radiate light.
The security officers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this.
Whatever the case, at least no trouble had broken out.
As for this 'Lord of Rebirth and Communion,' they would just report it to their captain. It wasn't something for people of their rank to worry about.
Sister Qu organized the believers to return to the temporary camp. Night had fallen, and since there was no food, they needed to conserve as much energy as possible.
That night, however, countless people dreamed of their deceased family members.
“Child, don't be afraid. You're all grown up now; you can support the family.”
“Your old man has gone to the divine kingdom of the Lord of Rebirth and Communion. Life here is very comfortable, so don't you worry about me.”
“Take care of the family. Take care of yourself.”
The figure smiled and bid his son farewell. A stairway appeared behind him, carrying him away.
“Cry, cry, cry—stop your damn crying! You're crying away all the family's luck.”
“I didn't expect you to remain a widow forever, but let me tell you, if you want to remarry, you have to wait until the first anniversary of my death is over. Do you hear me!”
A short woman waved her fist as if making a threat, yet the tears on her face wouldn't stop flowing.
“I'm going to the divine kingdom of the Lord of Rebirth and Communion. I asked the True God, and He said that those who take their own lives cannot enter the divine kingdom.”
“If you want to be reunited with me, then live your life well, do you understand?”
“Live well!”
The woman's tears fell faster as she waved her hand. A stairway of light descended behind her and took her away.
“Daughter, don't be sad. Don't grieve. Everyone has to face this day eventually.”
“Just think of it as Mom going on a trip, only I won't be back for a very, very long time.”
“I'm going to the other side to set up our new home. Don't be sad, don't grieve.”
“I will pray for you from within the divine kingdom.”
As the old woman spoke, a similar stairway of light appeared behind her.
The next morning, countless people woke up in tears.
At first, no one paid much attention. After all, so many people had died in the earthquake that the sound of crying was all too common. It wasn't until people started saying they had dreamed of their relatives that it caught everyone's interest.
“You dreamed of your dead relatives too?”
“Yes. He said he was in the divine kingdom of the Lord of Rebirth and Communion, that he was doing well and I shouldn't worry.”
“What? He's in the divine kingdom too?”
“What do you mean?”
“I dreamed of my mom last night. She said she was in the divine kingdom of the Lord of Rebirth and Communion as well.”
“Huh?”
As they compared notes, their faith grew even more devout.
Among those listening nearby, some didn't care, thinking it was a scam or a tactic to attract followers.
However, others actively approached to ask about the Lord of Rebirth and Communion.
This second group almost entirely consisted of families who had lost loved ones in the earthquake.
Even if there was only a tiny possibility, they wanted their deceased relatives to have a better life.
The believers naturally welcomed them. After the events of the previous night, their faith in the Lord of Rebirth and Communion had become even more steadfast.
...
Gold Medal Pest Control Company.
Nie Pi looked pained.
“Boss, the repairs are going to cost a lot of money, won't they?”
“Definitely.”
“Then how long will it take for us to earn it back?”
“What does that have to do with us? This is the landlord's building.”
“...”
Nie Pi realized he had been overthinking things, and his mood immediately improved.
He brought out the 'important items' he had carried out earlier, intending to put them back one by one, but Yin Yang waved him off.
“Don't bother. This building is already a condemned structure. It'll definitely have to be rebuilt later.”
“Huh?”
Nie Pi felt a bit reluctant. Almost all of his happiest days in Mangliang City had been spent here, and now they had to move.
“Sigh.”
Nie Pi let out a long breath and scanned the room. “Boss, where are we moving to? I heard the earthquake damage was about the same in all four districts, except for the North District, which is a bit better. Are we going there?”
“No.”
Yin Yang shook his head.
“We're going outside the city.”
“Outside the city?”
“Yes. After this earthquake, our pest control company won't have much business for a while.”
“After all, everyone will be busy rebuilding their homes. Who has time to worry about rats?”
“Then... then what are we going to do?”
“Don't worry, I won't let you starve. Your salary will stay the same.”
“Boss, that's not what I meant.”
“I know.”
Yin Yang smiled and began packing his things, and Nie Pi hurried to help.
“Boss, the areas outside the city are all temporary settlements now. Are we going there to find business?”
“Something like that, though it's not exactly business.”
“Then what is it?”
“Guiding those who are lost.”
“Proselytizing?”
“Mm.”
Yin Yang felt the spirituality and divinity within him constantly growing and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
‘As expected, the further along you get, the harder it is to promote.’
...
“A pursuit order?”
“Yes!”
“Against whom?”
“Someone wearing a Nuo opera mask and a sacrificial robe. It's said this person is connected to the True Knowledge Society.”
“And the reward?”
“A sealed object!”
“What?”
The man turned his head in disbelief. “A sealed object?”
“Yes!”
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