Chapter 58: Chapter58-Infernal Scavenger
Tommy had come here to investigate the truth about Annasi, to uncover what kind of spellbeast was causing trouble and masquerading as a deity.
But now, judging by Tommy's expression, it seemed that the rumors weren't false.
There truly was a deity!
Otherwise, Tommy wouldn't have such a look on his face!
As for the possibility that Tommy had been deceived—
Amelia dismissed it entirely. Tommy possessed a special Angel Bloodline; any disguise before his eyes would inevitably reveal its flaws.
With that thought, Amelia followed Amy's example and bowed in the direction of the temple.
She wasn't particularly devout, but she had absolute trust in Tommy!
At the same time, inside the temple, Owen was reading the ninth phase of his system mission.
[Path to Godhood – Ninth Phase]
Mission Objective: You have now reached the pinnacle of a 1-Star Ancient God, and your territory has expanded significantly. Due to this, the normal cycle of the underworld no longer functions within your domain, causing a surge of wandering ghosts that will soon affect daily life.
Therefore, you must establish a specialized Infernal Envoy unit to address this issue.
Task: Grant at least 50 souls the profession of ghost, forming the Infernal Scavenger division.
Rewards:
– 20 Level-2 Hellish Artifacts
– 3 Level-3 Infernal Relics
– 180 Divine Points
After reading the mission details, Owen was a little surprised.
This wasn't going to be an easy task. Not all souls could be granted the role of Infernal Envoy.
Fortunately, he already had 12 Infernal Envoys. That meant he only needed 38 more to complete the task.
"Let's start by gathering 40 ghosts first," Owen murmured, before focusing on the god mark in the center of his forehead. Through it, he began to perceive the life histories and impending fates of everyone in Annasi.
Waiting for his devotees to die naturally would be a slow process. Instead, he planned to identify those close to death and have Mia ask if they were willing to join the underworld ahead of time.
If they agreed, it would be a win-win situation.
If they refused, it wouldn't be a problem either.
After all, Annasi now had over five thousand villagers, most of whom were his devotees. Given time, there would be plenty of candidates for the Infernal Envoy ranks.
Owen didn't take long to complete his search. Soon, a comprehensive list of Annasi's villagers appeared in his mind.
"Right now, I have over 5,000 devotees in Annasi. Among them, over 800 are at the D-rank level, which is an astonishing number."
After a moment of reflection, Owen scanned the figures before him and spoke softly:
"These 52 individuals are nearing the end of their lives. Each has less than a year left. I'll select 40 from among them."
Owen didn't dwell too much on the mortality of his devotees.
After all, they were merely mortals, unable to escape the fate of death.
There was nothing to mourn.
Only Awakeners had a chance to extend their lifespans.
Of course, as the deity of Annasi, Owen had the power to alter the lifespans of his devotees.
However, it would cost him Divine Points, which was not worth it at all.
Besides, intervening in such matters could trigger unforeseen consequences.
His level was still too low—it was best to play it safe for now.
Not long after, Owen spent some Divine Points to further reinforce the underworld, then turned his attention toward Mia, who was in the special infernal space.
"Mia."
At that moment, Mia was overseeing the Infernal Envoys, organizing the space and assigning responsibilities.
Upon hearing Deus Initium's voice, she froze for a second before immediately listening attentively.
"Annasi's population is growing rapidly. I need you and the Infernal Envoys to establish a new division—Infernal Scavenger—to manage spirits and maintain order.
"Here is a list of over 50 villagers whose lifespans are nearly exhausted. I need you to approach them and ask if they are willing to join Infernal Scavenger ahead of time.
"If they accept, all is well. If they refuse, then let it be."
After these brief instructions, Owen withdrew.
Mia, on the other hand, felt ecstatic.
For the first time, Deus Initium had personally entrusted her with a divine command!
"Deus Initium, rest assured—I will do everything in my power to fulfill this task without fail!"
Previously, as an Infernal Scribe, she managed the Infernal Envoys, but at the time, there weren't many ghosts in the underworld.
She had only been chosen because she was the best among the weak.
Deep down, she had always feared that once Deus Initium found a more suitable candidate, she would be replaced.
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But now, he had chosen her to lead the Infernal Scavenger division!
This filled her with excitement.
She firmly believed that if she continued to serve Deus Initium with all her might, she might one day be promoted to Vassal God and remain forever by his side.
Thus, she treated this task with absolute seriousness, determined to ensure nothing went wrong.
That night, as the sky darkened, Mia set off personally!
A Choice at Life's End
Taylor was one of Annasi's eldest villagers, having lived to the age of 80.
In these turbulent times, reaching such an old age was extremely rare.
Although she was elderly, she was still in good spirits, sitting in her chair with a contented expression as if savoring the moment.
However, suddenly, she heard a voice calling her.
Startled, she opened her eyes and saw a thick mist creeping into every corner of the room from outside.
The mist carried an indescribable chill, which strangely invigorated her, making her feel more alive.
"Who's there? Who's calling me?"
Taylor turned toward the mist outside the door, where she vaguely saw a woman's silhouette.
The figure appeared young, yet somewhat ethereal, as if flickering between reality and illusion. In her hands, she gripped a black scythe, its blade jagged like fangs.
A bone-chilling aura radiated from the scythe, causing Taylor's pupils to contract.
Then, she realized—
This was an Infernal Envoy!
Thomas had once told them:
If you ever see an Infernal Envoy, do not panic. It simply means your time is near.
Recognizing Mia, Taylor's heart gradually calmed.
She had lived 80 years—a long enough life.
If the Infernal Envoy had come for her, then so be it.
At least she wouldn't have to endure the pains of old age any longer.
"Infernal Envoy, my name is Taylor. I've heard of your kind before, but this is my first time seeing one in person. I appreciate you coming for me today."
There was no fear in her voice—only acceptance.
Mia smiled faintly.
"Taylor, I'm not here to take you away. You still have about a year left to live.
"However, Deus Initium has created the Infernal Scavenger division and requires Infernal Envoys to assist him. Your name was among the chosen.
"Would you be willing to join now and serve Deus Initium?"
Taylor was stunned.
"You... you're serious? I could actually serve Deus Initium?"
Her aged eyes lit up instantly.
She barely hesitated before nodding resolutely—
"I accept!"