Chapter 138 - Joshua, the Gold-Medal Marketing Team Member

Translated by eve

Edited by Serefina

9. Joshua, the Gold-Medal Marketing Team Member

Xie He was once again shut inside the bird cage. But this time, Saj did not make him put the accessories back on. He even gave him some clothes. It looked as if he had no interest in putting his hands on Xie He for now. He only waited on him by providing him food and drink. He didnt even take a single step into the cage.

Xie He felt very anxious, but he had no way to contact his fellow clansmen. Every day, he drowned in anxiety.

A few nights later, a voice suddenly called out to Xie He.

Xie He opened his eyes and saw Thamior calling for him from outside the cage. The handsome, brown-haired elf looked at him with concern. At this moment, it was as if they had returned to the past. This familiarity made him nostalgicit felt like everything had occurred a lifetime ago.

Xie He stared at Thamior in a daze. Soon after, his gaze changed and he shouted, Quickly escape. Its a trap.

Thamior tried to break the lock with his sword. His eyes were resolute. He said, We will not abandon you, Your Excellency Galan.

Xie Hes eyes reddened.

These were his companions, his clansmen. They didnt know just how dangerous this was. But in this world, there were often times where even if you knew that a path would only lead to a dead end, even if you knew that the pit before you is bottomless, you still couldnt bring yourself to retreat.

Because what they valued more than personal interest and even life itself was camaraderie, the bonds they made. They would not let go of them.

The comrades he loved dearly loved him the same.

Xie Hes eyes lost focus for a moment. Soon, it looked as if he had made a decision and he flashed a smile of relief.

They would rather die than abandon him. And he was willing to give up everything for them.

They were, by nature, elves that loved life with a pa.s.sion. They would never commit suicide. Suicide was an action that meant one was giving up faith. It was the symbol of corruption and self-indulgence. Even after death, they would not be able to return to nature or the forest, nor could they enter the cycle of reincarnation. It was the cruellest punishment for thembut at this moment, Xie He wanted to die.

If he died, his clansmen would not need to risk their lives to save him.

Xie He walked over to Thamior and reached out to press down on his arm. He smiled through the cage and said with a soft voice, Go,

ba

. Dont turn back and dont try to save me again.

Thamior stared at Xie He, obviously unwilling to give up.

Xie He shook his head slightly, Go. Otherwise, I will kill myself right now. Do you want me to have nowhere to return after death? As he said this, a weak light emitted from his skin. Faint starlight seemed to circle around him.

Thamiors expression changed abruptly. His eyes turned red. No. Dont do that. We can save you.

Go, or else I will die here before you, Xie He stressed.

Thamiors eyes were full of despair and reluctance. In the end he said, Stop! Ill leave!

Ding, Thamiors Favourability Value +5. The current Favourability Value is 100.

Xie He finally smiled. He gave the elf a yearning gaze full of deep love, but he didnt stop his actions. His long, pale blond hair looked like it was covered in a layer of starlight. Each strand rose, flowing separately in midair. He wanted to see Thamior leave completely.

Thamior didnt dare tarry. He turned and left!

At this moment, a fierce wind arose. Thamior was knocked to the ground. Black fog gathered and then slowly dispersed, revealing elves scattered along the ground. An intense pressure forced them down onto their knees.

Sajs furious roar echoed in the night sky. If you dare kill yourself, I will kill them all, sending them off with you!

Xie Hes actions paused. Despair emerged in his eyes. He had been a step too slow.

Saj walked out from the darkness. His handsome, cold face had on a dark and cold expression Xie He had never seen before. It looked as if there was dense fog rolling within his pitch-black eyes. Xie He dared to attempt suicide. For the sake of the elves, he actually dared to attempt suicide!

No matter how much torment or humiliation he suffered, no matter how the darkness corroded his body, no matter how his clansmen misunderstood himeven as he was auctioned off as a slaveeven as he had suffered immeasurable pain, he had never contemplated suicide. But now, he had chosen to give up.

When he thought of this beautiful elf dying, Saj could not control the rage in his heartas well as an unprecedented fear.

This elf would rather choose death than to accept Sajs control. He was not willing to become his believer.

Saj walked over to Xie He and lifted up the others chin. His voice was icy and dark. Since youre willing to die for them, then you must be willing to live for them.

Serve me. Otherwiseelves will never again walk this planet. I will kill off every single one, burn down all the forests, and let your race completely disappear from this world.

There was a faint angry smile hanging off of Sajs lips, No elf will ever be born again.

Xie Hes face turned deathly pale. His lips trembled, Nok2026;.

Saj bent down and picked Xie He up. The sleeves of his black robes draped over Xie Hes body and he whispered, lips pasted to Xie Hes ears, You should rejoice that I like you so much. As long as you listen to me, I can spare them. If I didnt like you, I would have already ma.s.sacred them. Why would I need to leave them?

My beautiful Elf King, its time for you to fulfill your duty. Protect your people. Isnt this what youve always done?

Sajs Dark Knights suddenly appeared. They seized the elves, shackling them all up. They were all thrown into the dungeons.

Xie He could make out Amakiir, Thamior, Mileya and countless other familiar faces. These were the people he loved most. But because they tried to save them, they had fallen into the hands of this demon. Xie Hes voice was full of anguish, You should not have come.

Thamior shouted, Dont listen to that fiend! Dont worry about us!

Amakiir also cried out, Your Excellency Galan, you dont have to do so much for us.

Mileya stared at Xie He quietly. Although she didnt say anything, there was no longer disappointment or criticism in her eyes. There was only gentle encouragement and care.

The elves all jeered and cursed Saj and the Fallen Dark Ones angrily. They all told Xie He not to worry about them, to not serve this demon.

Xie He felt his eyes heat up. He whipped his head to the side, face sticking against Sajs chest. He implored quietly, Take me outside, please?

Saj smiled blandly. Why not stay a while longer? After all, you havent seen them in so long, you must miss them.

Xie Hes shoulders began to shake.

Saj narrowed his eyes and took Xie He out. He placed him on the ground and his deep voice sounded, Have you thought about it?

Yes. Xie He shut his eyes and then walked into that cage.

Saj gazed at Xie He and then slowly spat out, And then?

Humiliation and pain flitted through Xie Hes eyes. He slowly peeled off his own clothes and then knelt in front of Saj. With a hoa.r.s.e voice, he pleaded, Dont let them see me, please?

Sajs eyes turned slightly cold. For the first time, a restless feeling emerged in his heart. It was useless. It was completely useless. He could only force the other, threaten him.This elf would never submit to him willingly.

He would not be tempted. He didnt fear power. He wasnt afraid of torment. He was invulnerable.

But Saj couldnt let go. This was the first time he wanted to possess something like this. No number of believers would triumph over this one elf in terms of importance..

He was originally just a toy to pa.s.s the time with. This was just a game of temptation. Yet in the end, it was Sajs heart that had been hooked. He had sunk deeper, step by step.

Xie He saw that Saj did not reply and the sorrow in his eyes grew. He grabbed the things he had thrown onto the ground before. With an unprecedented determination, he slowly put the collar around his neck and then put each accessory back on.

He threw away his pride and chose to become this demons subordinate.

Xie Hes beautiful eyes glistened. He once again begged Saj, I will listen. From now on, I will wors.h.i.+p you and obey you. I only have one requestdont let them see me. I beg of youYour Benevolent Excellency.

Saj suddenly bent down, slender fingers caressing Xie Hes neck. His slightly cold fingertips caused Xie He to shudder.

From now on, you belong to me only. All of your happiness, pain, your life and your deathall of it is within my control. Remember Sajs voice carried an unquestionable tone, You are mine.

His thumb pressed down on Xie Hes chin and he kissed him.

My elf, since youre not willing to Fall, then serve me. Its my loss, but so what? You are still mine. The result is the same.

Ding, the target Sajs Favourability Value +5. The current Favourability Value is 85.

From that day on, the golden birdcage was never locked again. However, Xie He never left. He was like a completely tamed pet. Even though he was not trapped nor bound, he would not leave on his own. He would not go against his masters wishes.

He did not resist eating meat or rebel against Saj in any way. He emptied his mind and thought of himself as just an extension of that fiend. He relied on him, pleased him and loved him. Like this, he wouldnt be in so much pain. Like thishe could persevere on.

He felt that he already couldnt recognize himself anymore. This wanton, lowly, vile beinghe had changed completely.

Saj doted on Xie He immensely. Every day, he would bring him all sorts of rare delicacies. He would acquire all sorts of lavish, priceless toys for him to use. There were only the two of them in this flower garden, as if it was their secret garden. Here, they could indulge themselves and act depraved as much as they liked. They didnt have to care about outsiders.

Xie He never again saw the other elves nor any other person, for that matter. It was good like this. He didnt care about how repulsive he appeared, but he didnt want his clansmen to blame themselves or suffer because of it.

Actually, he didnt think much of anything now. He just followed his instincts. It was less painful like this.

In the beginning, he thought that meat was disgusting. In the beginning, he had thought that the stuff Saj brought were used to punish him. But it wasnt that difficult to bear.

One time, after doing it, Saj held Xie He in his arms and raked his fingers through Xie Hes hair. He gently combed through the soft, golden hair. All of this made him feel obsessed. Just by having this elf, he felt as if he had the whole world.

Xie He curled up, sitting atop of Sajs knee. His bare back was littered with marks.

Saj used his thumb to caress Xie Hes cheek. He then slowly s.h.i.+fted his fingers to the elfs ear, gently tugging at the earring. He then planted a brief kiss on Xie Hes lips before deepening it. In the end, their lips and tongues became deeply intertwined.

Xie He raised his neck a bit. That pale, slender neck was beautiful, like that of a swan. His blond hair swayed like waves.He was more beautiful than imaginable.

Sajs eyes darkened furtherhe really couldnt get enough.

At this moment, his ears twitched, as if hearing something. He didnt continue with Xie He and instead let go of him.

Xie He didnt seem to understand. He peered at Saj with puzzled eyes, arms wrapping around the others waist.

Saj sighed helplessly. He kissed the corner of the others lips and then chuckled, Ill come back and satisfy you in a bit.

After saying that, he left.

Xie He watched Saj leave. He then cast his eyes down and let out a quiet sigh in pleasure.

Xie HeRecently, Ive been feeling really d.a.m.n good. Smile.JPG

444Its good as long as Host

dada

is happy. O(_)O~He was also really happy, ai. Everyday, he got to go out, to shop and gossip. He had nearly enjoyed himself so much that he nearly forgot about the mission. Indeed, as long as Host

dada

was happy, 444 would be happy.

Xie HeIf we could continue on like this indefinitely, I would feel rather reluctant to continue with the missionsigh.JPG

444Then will you continue to play? (v)

Xie HeBaby, do you remember the information you told me?

444I remember! The new pope is Joshua! ( o )Because this matter was still quite important, he had adhered to Host

dada

s request and paid attention to the happenings of the outside world. Therefore, when the old pope died and Joshua became the new pope, he told Host

dada

.

Xie HeThe story has begun. ?

After saying this, Xie He did not move again. He shut his eyes and fell asleep. After such a long time, the battle between the dark and light had become very fierce. The flames of war spread everywhere outside. When he thought that he would soon be unable to feel good like this, unbridled, he felt a bit regretful.

When night came, for the first time, Saj did not return.

Xie HeBaby, whats the situation outside.

444Today, the Wu Country of the West fought with the three allied countries under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Church. Dahl Citys position is crucial. Moreover, theyve dispatched quite the military force. This battle is very important. Recently, the Light Churchs influence has expanded rapidly. They have already recaptured quite a number of fallen cities. Saj had taken a disguise and was personally leading the troops. He probably wants to catch the other side off guard.

Xie HeGot it. This time, the Church has brought out their hard-earned capital. I seems that I will be seeing an old friend tonight.

444Ah?

At midnight, white moonlight shone down on the verdant and lush, fairyland-like garden. A silhouette clad in white robes slowly walked over.

Here, Saj had set up a darkness barrier. However, this person was still able to leisurely walk in. He slowly walked to the golden birdcage and gazed at the blond elf inside.

The elf didnt have any clothes on. His flawless, beautiful body was on full display. He had once seen this perfect body and had since then longed for it. However, he had left for the sake of his faith.

After so much time, he once again laid eyes on that beautiful elf. That extremely handsome face was still cold but his body was now more erotic. The elfs eyes were shut as he slumbered, eyebrows slightly furrowed. He stretched out his limbs and then curled up again on the ground, changing positions as if uncomfortable. This caused the jewels hanging from his body to sway gently as they revealed themselves.

The beautiful emeralds suited the elf, making it difficult to take ones eyes off him.

The n.o.ble Elf King had fallen to become the worlds most seductive beauty.

The white robed person lifted both hands and took off his hood, revealing a handsome face. It was Joshua.

He gazed at the beautiful elf. So it turns out this was the treasure Saj so carefully hid away. He didnt know why, but when he found out that the treasure was Galanodel, he wasnt the least bit surprised.

As if it was only logical.

Because even Joshua yearned for him, didnt he? Distance did not lessen his yearning. Instead, he wanted to take the other for his own even more now that they met again.

And the current him did not need to accept a compromise anymore. He had come here to steal him away.

Ding, Joshuas Favourability Value +10. The current Favourability Value is 85.

Joshua walked silently and entered the cage. He bent down and took Xie He into his arms.

Xie He felt movement. He murmured a bit and then reached out to wrap his arms around Joshuas neck. He slowly opened his eyes. His blond eyelashes fluttered open like tiny fans, revealing emerald eyes. Because he had just woken up, there was a layer of haze over his eyes. But very soon, he came to himself. When he saw who was holding him, shock appeared in his eyes. You

Joshuas handsome face flashed a gentle, pure smile. His dark blue eyes peered at Xie He. Your honourable Excellency Galan, youve already submitted and fallen to the darkness, havent you?

Xie Hes body shook. Joshuas words made him unable to deceive himself. He was once again pulled back into the cruel reality.

What right did this person have to question him?! He was the human traitor that had fallen to the darkness and conspired with it!

Let go of me. Xie He looked at him with ice in his eyes. He could not forget about this despicable humans betrayal.

Joshua laughed. Why? Arent you an elf that fervently loves nature and the light? It cant be that youd rather submit to the darkness and drown yourself in pleasure than walk underneath the light? I came to save you.

Xie He said, I dont believe it. Moreover, you dont represent the Light.

Joshua said, No, I do.

As his words were uttered, a soft white halo enveloped his body. The light did not seem to be created by magic, but rather seemed to come from his body. This wasthe light of faith.

Xie He stared at him in disbelief. Thiswas the light that only the G.o.ds could possess. Although the light was very weak, it meant that this human already possessed the qualifications to become a G.o.d. He had received the faith and wors.h.i.+p of the people. Endless faith pushed him up towards G.o.dhood!

How could this bethis is impossible Xie He muttered to himself. This had turned his world upside down.

Why was an evildoer like him recognized by the Light? He could even become the new G.o.d of Light.

Joshuas gaze was still sincere, a look of mercy for the people in his eyes just like there had been at the start. He smiled and said to Xie He, I once told you that it would only be when the Darkness descends that people would understand how to treasure the Light. Only when on the verge of life and death are they willing to offer their faith without hesitation. They can do anything when begging for asylum.

And I am the only person who can grant that to them, the only one who can protect them. So they believe in me as if I were a G.o.d.

In this age of Darkness, people are willing to wors.h.i.+p the Light, because only fear can make them understand how to respect the G.o.ds.

Darkness and Light are two sides of the same coin.

Xie Hes faith had taken a hit. He wasnt willing to accept such a fact. It couldnt be that this kind of person could become a G.o.d, right? What did this make his faith? It couldnt be that what he wors.h.i.+pped before was also something like this?

He let out a quiet, bitter voice. Then what about the G.o.d of Light? Where is he? Why doesnt he stop you?

Why didnt his G.o.d appear?

Joshua looked at Xie He tenderly. Since a long time ago, all the other G.o.ds have disappeared. After the War of the G.o.ds, aside from the sleeping G.o.d of Darkness, all the other G.o.ds vanished. Without the darkness, without war and fear, they lacked faith and support. All of them disappeared in time.

But its fine. Because right now, a new G.o.d is about to be born.

Joshua lowered his head, gently kissing Xie He on the forehead. He said with a smile, Ill take you away from here. No need to suspect me. I came here for the sake of resealing the Darkness.

The person Saj lovesof course he will come for you.

Xie He shook his head, No, I cant leave with you. His people were still in Sajs hands.

Joshua raised an eyebrow, gazing at Xie He with his deep blue eyes.

Xie He stared back. He was about to save something when a wave of drowsiness. .h.i.t. He slowly shut his eyes, both hands falling to the sides.

Eve: Oh ho. Also I can just imagine XH replaying footage captured from this world and admiring his own body.

sere: d.a.m.n did i mention how much of an a.s.s joshua is because i hate this man too. Also he doesnt get ML-type protection so i hate him more wtf what a greedy and self-centered b.a.s.t.a.r.d