Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer

Chapter 597 Blessed

The elders didn't expect such an introduction so some of them were obviously surprised.

They looked at each other before returning their gaze to Vincent.

"If we want to kill you, do you think you can survive?" One of the elders asked as he tried to sound out Vincent's preparation for today.

Vincent sneered at this as he replied with confidence. "If you want to kill me, you will bear goddess Vera's wrath."

As soon as the elders heard the goddess' name, everyone was alarmed. Although they have received news from their Soothsayers and other intelligence channels, they couldn't help but size up Vincent to whether he's really Vera's blessed or not.

Since the deities they believe have been silent ever since the first Rapture, it was quite hard to believe that someone would suddenly become blessed. Although they know that some of the deities haven't perished yet, it's quite unusual for them to suddenly show a favor to someone.

Of course, if he was truly a Blessed, that would certainly be a piece of good news for them. However, after vaguely knowing the situation with the Demonic Cult and the Black Magic Organization, it's difficult to believe such a thing.

Even if he had truly become Blessed, perhaps it's a different existence disguised as the known goddess of mercy.

"Vera, the goddess of mercy… Have you truly become her blessed?" Another elder asked. There was a trace of agitation in his voice as he wanted to know the truth of this matter.

Vincent can't really tell which one of them is asking so he only nodded.

There was another silence after his confirmation. It might have been a lot easier talking to them if they have someone like Guven who has an amazing Mystic Eye.

Guven can determine whether someone is lying so he's really an important member of his faction. Unfortunately for Vincent, the elders didn't seem to have similar abilities and they were only using their intuition to determine whether he was telling the truth…

"Do you still plan on killing me?" He added after not hearing any reply from the elders.

Finally, one of the elders spoke after glancing at his fellow elders.

"I still believe that he needed to be observed by our people. Even if he has Celestial Beings, what would they do if they were in front of an army? The Celestials may be good in one-on-one combat but once they fight against a large number of people, they will easily exhaust their energy and would have to retreat."

"I share the same thoughts. The Celestials are only a bit better than Diamond Automatons. No, some of our Diamond Automatons might even be stronger. Especially those above 600…"

"Mhmm… Good point. Vincent, if you're truly Vera's blessed, you will be a valuable asset to our entire race. With the recent activities of the Black Magic Organization, the Demonic Cult, and the Creed, you have to follow the guards we will be sending you for your safety."

With that said, Vincent couldn't help but frown.

'I will follow the guards you'll arrange for me? Isn't that supposed to be the opposite?' Vincent frowned…

'Furthermore, the Martial Arts Alliance and the Barbarians are also dangerous. Why did you forget them?' He added in his mind.

Vincent felt like he was not going through these elders since they feel so privileged thinking that he'll just follow their arrangement.

In fact, the reason why he had come here was mostly because of Vivian Kayser and not these elders. He just felt like he has to show up since Faviona was the one who had given him a chance to get here.

Lastly, he didn't like how his precious Celestial Beings were being looked down upon. Although they don't normally show their emotion as were like trained soldiers ready to fight, Vincent knows that they aren't some sort of android that is void of emotions.

Vincent pondered for a moment before he had an idea to resolve this.

"I won't be following anyone you assign to guard me. I also won't accept such an arrangement unless you pay me with High-Tier Spirit Stones." He announced with a firm tone in his voice.

"What? We will be the one giving you protection but we're also the one paying you to allow that? That's ridiculous." One of the elders retorted in dissatisfaction.

"Yes… Since you will be obstructing my privacy… They can observe me from a distance but they won't be doing anything aside from that. They'll just be a nuisance since I know that your warriors aren't that strong in the first place…"

At this point, the elders felt like exploding… Vincent had just taunted them that they were weak…

"Now you're provoking us?! Very well, how about we see your strength in action? If you're looking down on our warriors, you should be prepared to face them and see how wrong you are."

All the elders agreed to this decision as they challenged Vincent into a fight.

Vincent was looking forward to this development as he had recently ascended several items with his Spirit Stones.

All the remaining bullets of his Pistol had become Legendary Grade and he couldn't wait to use them!

Soon, the battle was arranged and he would have to fight against one of their finest warriors. He is a Diamond Tier Manipulator that had recently returned after chasing the remnants of the Creed of Eiqehin.

"Are you sure about this? You can suggest to them to let us fight instead of you." Luna asked as they went to the small arena that was prepared at the back of the temple.

There were already quite a few people here including Faviona and Dianne.

The members of the Star Garden Peak were mostly wearing robes that shows their level as a Manipulator.

According to Faviona, those who are wearing gray robes were Iron or Brass Tier. Those with blue robes are either Silver or Gold Tier. The red robe without the white and gold trim design like the elders was for Crystal and Platinum Tier members.

The black robe with white color on its trim was for Diamond Tier.

This time, Vincent's opponent was a man in his forties that is wearing a black and white robe.

Vincent looked at Luna for a moment and curled up his lips.

"Don't worry… This won't take that long." Vincent answered as he stepped unto the stage.