World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others

"Levi Carl, are you willing to follow me?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Du Ge looked at the Warden in front of him and asked calmly.

The Warden's injuries had healed under the treatment of the Holy Light, but his confidence was shattered, leaving him in a state of disarray.

Holly's terrifying and insidious techniques still left him with lingering fear. Only the evil prisoners in the jail would think of him as a noble person!

"Levi Carl, please answer King Holly's question," Orey said, looking at the Warden with dissatisfaction.

"What if I refuse?" The Warden raised his head and looked at Du Ge.

"I'll let you go," Du Ge smiled and said.

"Let me go?" The Warden was stunned.

"Yes," Du Ge nodded, "There was never any enmity between us. I need to leave because I have more important things to do. You stopped me because it was your duty. I won't hold it against you, and my conscience wouldn't allow it."

Is there anything more terrifying than a scumbag claiming to be righteous?

It would be a scumbag surrounded by a group of vicious criminals, and this scumbag has awakened a ten-star martial soul...

The Warden looked at Du Ge's young face and seemed to foresee Holly leading a group of villains to wreak havoc on the world.

He swallowed lightly and asked, "Holly, can I ask what you plan to do after leaving the prison?"

"First, I will find Grand Duke Lynch and clear the false charges he imposed on me. Then, I will wield my blade against all the evils in this world, preventing any potential disasters and leading people towards a path of righteousness and goodness," Du Ge said, his face seemingly glowing with a holy light. Then, he quoted the classic Spider-Man line, "With great power comes great responsibility."

With great power comes great responsibility?

The Warden looked at Du Ge, feeling exasperated. You scumbag, what are you trying to clear?

Even if the matter with Xima Lynch was a false accusation, the things you've done can't all be lies!

"Warden, King Holly is not what you imagine," Simon couldn't help but say, seeing the Warden's hesitation. "He has always been a kind person..."

"Simon, we can't force anyone to make choices against their will," Du Ge interrupted Simon, shaking his head. "Whether through force or morality."

"King, I don't understand what you mean," Simon looked at Du Ge in confusion.

"Simon, read more books. Reading will help you understand many things," Du Ge smiled and comforted him.

"I will, King," Simon quickly responded. Holly was so powerful that even without him, he could still leave the prison. Simon didn't think he played any significant role in it.

In his heart, he saw Du Ge as his guide. Knowing his own limited abilities, he would remember Holly's every word and strive to improve himself.

"Holly, why not let him continue?" the Warden asked. "You are indeed different from the rumors. I want to know what kind of person you are."

"Listen to his words and observe his actions, Levi. Why not use your own eyes and mind to judge?" Du Ge smiled. "From your words and actions, I can see that you are a brave and righteous person because you didn't succumb to my force. I admire you, which is why I asked if you would follow me."

Admire?

The Warden looked at the young man in front of him, at least thirty years his junior, and felt a strange touch in his heart. If Holly were still that scumbag, saying such words would make him scoff.

But a ten-star martial soul who defeated him saying such words brought a different feeling.

"Levi, I won't force anyone to make a choice," Du Ge continued, "but I can offer you a suggestion."

"Please go ahead," the Warden said.

"Undeniably, those who follow me now are prisoners. Some may be wronged, but most are scumbags," Du Ge glanced around at the people beside him. "They have stolen, killed, set fires, or committed fraud.

In short, there are few good people among them. I keep them around to guide them towards goodness.

A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold. I believe that everyone's essence is not bad, so I am willing to give them a chance to start anew.

However, no matter how strong I am, I am just one person, not a god. I can't oversee everyone around me. If they commit evil, it will ultimately fall on me, as I brought them out of prison.

So, I hope to have a truly righteous person to oversee them in my place. And you, Levi Carl, are the most suitable candidate because you are righteous and possess great strength."

"King Holly, we will change for the better."

"Yes, King, you don't need to find someone like him to oversee us..."

...

As the prisoners' voices rose, the Warden suddenly made up his mind. He looked at Du Ge and said, "Alright, I agree to follow you. But if one day, I discover your true nature, I will leave without hesitation and expose your crimes to the world."

"Agreed," Du Ge nodded with a smile. "I accept your oversight, but I hope you will stop me before I do anything wrong, rather than avoiding it afterward."

"I will," the Warden nodded heavily.

At this moment.

The eastern sky began to lighten, and the day was breaking.

"King Holly, we should leave now," Old Gao said. "Grand Duke Lynch's men will be here soon. If we don't go now, we might not be able to leave."

"Why should we leave?" Du Ge asked.

"..." Old Gao was stunned for a moment. "Because our strength hasn't recovered yet."

"Then let's help you recover your strength first," Du Ge smiled. "Gao, since I have become your king, I should lead you openly under the sun, not hide like a bunch of rats. There's still time. I will explain everything to Grand Duke Lynch and have him prove my innocence."

"King Holly, undeniably, your strength is formidable, but your martial soul has just awakened. Among Grand Duke Lynch's guards, there are nine-star martial souls, and he himself is a Grand Magus."

Old Gao hesitated for a moment and said, "Frankly, you might not be a match for Grand Duke Lynch now. Leading a group of criminals to break out of prison might be seen as a provocation by Grand Duke Lynch. We should avoid his edge and wait until we have enough strength to clear your name."

A Grand Magus?

Du Ge looked at Old Gao and asked, "Gao, if you recover all your strength, what level of mage would you be?"

Old Gao was silent for a moment and then smiled bitterly, "If my magic power recovers, I should be qualified to be a Magus."

"Stephen Gao," the Warden looked at Old Gao, as if recalling something. "Are you Stephen Gao, the rebellious genius student of Grand Duke Lynch?"

Old Gao's expression darkened immediately. He glanced coldly at the Warden and said, "I wasn't rebellious. It was Bard Lynch who stole my magical research results..."

No wonder this guy is so familiar with Grand Duke Lynch. There's a story behind it?

Another chance to show righteousness!

Du Ge was stunned for a moment, then looked at Old Gao and asked, "Gao, tell me what happened. If Grand Duke Lynch is indeed guilty, I don't mind judging him and revealing his true face to the world, giving him the punishment he deserves..."