347: Dick is actually a good young man

Chapter 346: Dick is Actually a Good Young Man

Lord Fama, standing nearby, sneered inwardly. Dick was truly a junior; did he think this was Bit Manor? To be so blatant in his deception, surely...

"Then come with me."

However, Vivian-sama did not delve into what had just happened. She actually turned and left directly, not even entering the reception hall.

Lord Fama froze on the spot, not understanding why Vivian-sama wasn't acting conventionally. Shouldn't she handle this severely to uphold the authority of the Snow Goddess Sect?

And what did "insignificant farce" mean? That was his grand plan for extending his life! He was relying on the purple longevity divine flower to survive.

If Dick were allowed to leave like this, the purple longevity divine flower could not be retrieved, as Lord Fama couldn't act inside the temple.

The ice arrow just now was a warning from Vivian-sama. If he caused trouble in the temple again, the next arrow would strike him!

As long as the purple longevity divine flower didn't leave the temple for a single day, he would never be able to obtain it. If he tried to seize it by force, Vivian-sama would intervene again.

Although Dick couldn't stay in the temple forever, how long could he wait?

Lord Fama finally understood. He understood completely.

From the moment he arrived at the temple, he was fated to be without the purple longevity divine flower.

Watching Dick's departing back, Lord Fama clenched his fists. He was unwilling to simply wait for death.

"Wait, Vivian-sama, you are the sacred Snow Maiden, and even the incarnation of the Snow Goddess in the human world. How can you turn a blind eye to injustice?"

Things had come to this point, and Lord Fama couldn't care about anything else. He would use every means possible to fight for the purple longevity divine flower.

If Dick could leverage Vivian-sama's influence, then perhaps he could too!

The doctrine of the Snow Goddess Sect is honesty, fairness, and justice. Dick openly violated the agreement and used despicable deceit to take advantage of him.

Without a doubt, Dick's actions went against the Snow Maiden's doctrine. Vivian-sama should uphold justice and give him the purple longevity divine flower!

Hearing Lord Fama bring up the Snow Maiden's doctrine, and even the Snow Goddess, Vivian-sama's footsteps paused, and she was forced to turn back.

She was extremely unwilling in her heart, because this required more interaction, which was nothing short of torture for someone with social anxiety.

Moreover, Vivian-sama was currently troubled by other matters and didn't want to waste too much time, to the point where she had even ignored Mita's acceptance of bribes.

This Lord Fama was truly annoying!

"Speak, where is the injustice?"

Although she was extremely annoyed, Vivian-sama could only bite the bullet and deal with Lord Fama, because she was the Snow Maiden.

After receiving Vivian-sama's response, Lord Fama felt as if he had received a great pardon. He immediately began criticizing Dick like a machine gun, portraying him as an unforgivable sinner.

"That's how it is. I implore Vivian-sama to see clearly, to decide for this poor old man, and help me get back the purple longevity divine flower!"

Watching the agitated Lord Fama, Vivian-sama's face beneath the white mask was slightly contorted. Listening to a stranger talk so much all at once made her feel dizzy.

Vivian-sama didn't speak. She was afraid her voice would tremble. She just silently looked at Dick.

"What Lord Fama said is incorrect," Dick's mouth curved into a smile. Without wasting words, he directly stated his conclusion: "I neither deceived nor violated the agreement."

Although Lord Fama had spoken hundreds of words, and it sounded reasonable and well-founded, Vivian-sama still felt that Dick was innocent.

Yet, this human youth in front of her had only said one sentence, hadn't offered any explanation, and even had a smug expression...

Seeing that Vivian-sama didn't express an opinion, Lord Fama immediately sneered, "You said the Rite Trial was easy and simple before. Isn't that deception?"

Lord Fama was so angry he laughed. Anyone who knew the inside story knew that the Rite Trial was incredibly difficult, with only four people passing in a million years.

Now that Vivian-sama was present, Dick still dared to be stubborn. He was simply twisting facts!

However, Dick just spread his hands and said calmly, "No one can predict future events. If I pass the Rite Trial easily..."

"...wouldn't that precisely prove that, for me, the trial is easy and simple?"

Lord Fama's mouth twitched. He hadn't expected Dick to be this shameless. The trial hadn't even started yet!

Using something that hasn't happened yet to prove a current point... This was the kind of sophistry only used by street ruffians!

"Vivian-sama, look, this kid is clearly..."

But before Lord Fama could finish, Vivian-sama waved her hand and said, "Hmm, that doesn't count as deception."

"???"

Lord Fama's cloudy eyes widened. What he got wasn't a furious scolding from Vivian-sama, but a lukewarm approval?

Was there still doctrine?

Was there still faith?

This favoritism was way too blatant!

Looking at the stunned Lord Fama, Dick chuckled and explained, "Guild Master, you may not know, but historically, the four people who passed the Rite Trial..."

"...were all extremely confident like me, and the entire process was very easy!"

The Rite Trial has a very interesting characteristic: everyone who cannot pass will die, and it takes an extremely long time, resulting in brain death in extreme pain.

In contrast, the four people who passed the trial took very little time, finishing the trial in a few minutes, and the entire process looked easy and pleasant.

But this doesn't mean the Rite Trial is "tailored to individuals." On the contrary, it is very fair, and the difficulty is the same for every challenger.

Seeing Dick's confident and eloquent appearance, Vivian-sama couldn't help but look at him twice.

Indeed, as of now, Dick's performance was very similar to the four successful trial takers in history.

He knew the Rite Trial was a death trap, yet he remained fearless, and exuded absolute confidence inside and out.

Could it be... that Dick would become the fifth successful challenger since the founding of the Snow Goddess Sect?

If he really passed, wouldn't she, as the current Snow Maiden, have to kiss him...?

As soon as she thought of this, Vivian-sama's pretty face immediately turned red. Kissing someone of the opposite sex would absolutely be the death of her, given her social anxiety!

Moreover, historically, the four successful trial takers, without exception, all united with the Snow Maiden who was in office at the time!

Although three of the successful takers were female...

Vivian-sama's thoughts were in chaos. Fortunately, the white mask perfectly covered her flushed face.

Lord Fama, who was nearby, saw that Vivian-sama remained silent, knowing that she had accepted Dick's explanation, and his heart immediately chilled by half.

But Lord Fama still hadn't given up. He said in a deep voice, "Even if you didn't deceive me, your breach of contract is a foregone conclusion!"

"Breach of contract?"

Dick smiled and retorted, "Are you senile? We signed a Magic Contract. If I had violated it, my heart would have shattered and I'd be dead by now."

"You, you..."

For a moment, Lord Fama couldn't find any words to refute him, because what Dick said... seemed correct.

The two had indeed signed a Magic Contract before, and it was constructed by Lord Fama himself using his Level 71 magic power, making it extremely potent.

But this wasn't right either. According to the contract, if the sacrificial kiss method didn't work, Dick should give the purple longevity divine flower to him.

"Heh heh, you really are senile," Dick showed a meaningful smile and said slowly, "The contract says that if the trial fails, I will give you the purple longevity divine flower."

Simply put, it meant Dick would only give the purple longevity divine flower to Lord Fama if Lord Fama died.

Hearing this, Lord Fama finally realized. Dick had actually laid a trap from the beginning. He was truly cunning!

So, in the end, Dick really neither deceived nor violated the agreement, and after all that, he was still a good young man?