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'But I could just blend in directly…'
As for how the elect was able to smuggle himself into the Netherworld despite the tight security of the Secret Teachings,
it seemed to be related to the arrangements of the War Sovereign, and it also consumed an artifact of a [Great Divine Power], the cost too high and the success rate too low, not a very viable option.
'So... do I blend into the temples first?'
'There's no rush, let's wander around first…'
Aaron's face revealed a bard's unique expression of joy as he carried his lute on his back and started roaming.
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The kingdoms that once existed on the southern continent have long since turned to dust.
Those princes and aristocrats, kings and grand dukes, either perished entirely with their families, or became serfs.
Now, the entities reigning supreme over the entire southern region are the temples or, rather, shrines!
