Gazing at the successfully signed first Extraordinary Contract, Glaya cheered inwardly.
He looked at Lynn with admiring eyes, feeling that this guy was simply a genius.
Since the Extraordinary Contract had to be signed willingly, he couldn't conveniently use his family's power to coerce them.
And after signing his own name, invisible constraints were thus born.
Looking at Big Beard who walked to the side dejectedly, Lynn had an expressionless face, but in reality, he was overjoyed.
[E-level character "Zade Remiro" plot deviation has been raised to 100.00%.]
A system notification sounded in his ear.
The people in the distance, upon seeing Big Beard signing the contract, suddenly became chaotic.
There were those who cursed him for betraying his faith, and others whose eyes were rolling incessantly, as if contemplating some vile deed.
Lynn fired a shot into the sky.
He spoke in an unquestionable tone.
However, with the example of Big Beard before them, everyone hesitated for a moment, not daring to come forward.
As they stood frozen in place, someone in the crowd suddenly collapsed.
People scattered to the sides, leaving a part of the open ground in the center.
Seeing this, Lynn rose from his chair, parted the crowd, and quickly walked towards the circle.
The one lying on the ground was an old lady with white hair and ragged clothes, her breath faint, appearing in very bad shape.
Lynn complained inwardly but outwardly showed a concerned expression, "What's wrong with you?"
"Young man, I'm sick, very severely sick," the old lady murmured in a barely audible voice, "I need treatment, please... let me into the city."
"Of course, it is my undeniable duty," Lynn responded gravely with a nod, "but before that, I would like to ask you a question."
"Do you believe in the Goddess?"
"Of... of course... When I was homeless, several elders of the Creationist School took me in, gave me food, and let me listen openly to the Gospel of the Goddess."
The old woman replied softly.
She was quite a devout believer.
Glaya thought to himself silently, suddenly feeling a headache.
If this person died here, and it got exaggerated by some schemers and spread outside, it would ultimately ruin the Princess's reputation.
They would say that it was Ivyst who forced these people to change their faith, thus leading to her death.
They wouldn't care how the Creationist School was actually an abominable cult.
After all, most people in the Saint Laurent Empire had never heard of this faith and their heinous deeds of using living people for sacrificial rituals.
Glaya momentarily didn't know what to do.
Yet Lynn's expression remained unchanged: "Really? That's wonderful!"
"Since you are a devout believer of the Goddess, you must remember what is written in the third chapter, eighteenth verse of the doctrine, right?"
The old woman was silent for a moment, then shook her head, "I... I feel very confused and sick, I can't remember anything right now..."
"It's okay, let me repeat it for you." Lynn didn't mind, "The third line of that verse says: All things have their patterns of living, and since there is birth, there will be facing death, do not be afraid of this, for I am with you."
"Yes, yes, that's it, exactly that."
The old woman nodded weakly.
Lynn looked at her, "Do you agree with this sentence?"
Lynn's expression suddenly became serious, "Since so, you must also agree with the following statement."
"Some are strong in body, some are plagued with illness, do not fear this, for it is penance and redemption, until the soul is pure, and after death, you will return to my Divine Kingdom."
Lynn repeated each word slowly, trying to make her hear clearly.
The old man lying on the ground was stunned.
"Young man, are you saying..."
"Yes, the illness you're suffering from now is actually a test bestowed upon you by the goddess. Only by persevering to the end, cleansing the sins of your life, can you enter the Divine Kingdom after death."
Hearing this, the old man became anxious immediately, "But I really can't hold on anymore. If only I could take some medicine to ease the pain a bit..."
"No!" Lynn suddenly became stern, "I've already told you, this is the penance you must endure. At this very moment, the goddess might be witnessing your perseverance."
"If you use drugs to treat this, wouldn't that be evading the trial?"
"Old man, you wouldn't want to provoke the wrath of the goddess, would you?"
His words left the old man completely speechless.
She suddenly became panic-stricken and fell into a lengthy silence.
Seeing this, Lynn sighed, "I don't mean to make things difficult for you, but there are only two paths before you now."
"The first, to adhere to the teachings of the Creationist School, to endure this trial, until you cleanse your sins completely."
"The second, like the one before, if you want to enter the city to receive treatment, then sign this."
"I personally suggest you choose the first one."
Saying so, Lynn looked at the old man with an indifferent expression.
Time passed, second by second.
Under everyone's gaze, the old man lying on the ground closed his eyes, seemingly feeling utterly disgraced.
[E-level plot character "Rona Muir's" plot deviation has increased to 100.00%.]
Silence fell once again.
After the old man signed the Extraordinary Contract with Glaya, he was sent into the city by the accompanying coachman to receive treatment.
Watching those varied expressions around him, Lynn smiled softly.
Then, he casually pointed at someone.
"You, come here, let me test how devout your faith really is."
[E-level plot character "Danell Kessler's" plot deviation has increased to 100.00%.]
[E-level plot character "Walter Sloan's" plot deviation has increased to 100.00%.]
[E-level plot character "Victor Crouch's" plot deviation has increased to 100.00%.]
[E-level plot character "Arlen Colbert's" plot deviation has increased to 100.00%.]
As one contract after another was successfully signed, Glaya's smile became uncontrollable.
Meanwhile, the two Sheriffs, who were supposed to maintain order, were taken aback by their counterparts' amazing maneuver, and exchanged looks.
They would definitely need to report today's events to their superiors after returning.
It was clear they weren't completely unaware of the conflict happening within Orn City.
Even at that moment, they were executing orders issued by some presence.
Everyone was initially just bystanders, wanting to see the Imperial Princess embarrass herself in this incident.
Little did they expect that a young man, whom they had never met before, would step forward and completely turn things around.
And Aphia, crouching by the carriage, was also dumbstruck.
She had witnessed all of Lynn's actions from start to finish.
Watching his actions, smooth as flowing water, and his commanding presence, for some reason, a strange feeling suddenly arose within her.
Though not strong in terms of martial prowess, a clever man seriously engaged in his work also possessed an indescribable charm.
It must be said, this guy really did seem quite handsome.
Aphia thought to herself, while absentmindedly grooming the fur on her paws.