Chapter 2587 - 1128: Winged Snake Woman (Part 3)
This is slowly opening a brand new door for her, revealing that life can be more than just conspiracy, intrigue, slaughter, and assassination; it can also hold such beautiful things.
Leaving Azegrat this time is perhaps not only to seek a way to break Baron Blood’s control over my avatar but also to experience and feel a lifestyle I hadn’t before.
The Card Queen was equally satisfied and said, "Gourmet food, fine wine, good songs, and good dances — having any one of these is a joy of life, let alone all four together. What could be more satisfying?"
"Of course, having delicious food and wine, good songs, and good dances every day," Gaven replied with a smile.
The Card Queen pondered seriously for a moment, then shook her head and said, "If that were true, it wouldn’t be a good thing. When everything becomes abundant, many aspects become tasteless as chewing wax.
Only after fatigue can you savor the food’s flavor, and only after thirst can you know the sweetness of wine.
It’s precisely the scarcity that makes good songs and dances unforgettable,"
Gaven immediately countered, "I beg to differ; this thirst theory of yours merely glorifies some dross, mixing it with truly wonderful things.
Gourmet food is gourmet food; it doesn’t change whether you’re full, and the same goes for songs and dances.
What’s beautiful is beautiful; if appreciation is lacking, it just means the standard isn’t high enough and needs refinement."
"That makes sense; my thinking was too biased." The Card Queen had no intention of arguing with Gaven and instead laughed and asked, "Can we swap intelligence now? I’m quite curious about the stories surrounding you. When did such lovely melodies and fiery dances emerge from the Bottomless Abyssal?"
"Our story would take quite a while to tell, but if we narrate it ourselves, it might be biased."
Gaven casually glossed over, "With the convenience of information on the Endless Heavenly Ladder, within three days, stories about us will reach here, probably in more than one version.
After you’ve heard those versions, I’ll detail them for you when I have time.
A good story and experience require time to verify and settle,"
This isn’t just Gaven showing off; it’s about letting professionals handle it.
Because this matter entails many aspects; if handled well, it could strike a significant blow to the enemy and be a great opportunity for expanding their believers.
Like Father of Combat, Uthgar, who just seized the Berserk Priesthood.
Also Wealth Goddess Woken, who just initiated the Contract Divine Position.
Only by being widely known can you gather more believers.
Compared to modern journalism, not only the Gods on the Felen Continent but even the Gods of the Multiverse were too primitive and inefficient.
Had it been on Earth, Prince Grazte of the Ubar was pressured by Lord of War, Tempus, to sign a city treaty, imprisoning himself for a hundred years.
It would’ve made front-page news, known worldwide.
Of course, there are pros and cons.
If information were too open and transparent, the City Wall of No Believers would be filled with wailing souls long ago.
Many would lose awe and faith in the Gods.
Many True Gods believe it’s more beneficial to promote their faith among those foolish masses.
The Card Queen wasn’t demanding and graciously said, "Then I’ll wait for that day to come."
Only then did Gaven shift the topic to the intelligence he needed, "I wonder if the lady knows of any Portals nearby leading to the Felen Continent? Others on Planet Toril would work too!"
The Endless Heavenly Ladder constantly twists and changes over time.
Past life’s experience provides some value here but is relatively limited.
In comparison, regular visitors like the Card Queen of the Endless Heavenly Ladder have first-hand intelligence.
And exchanging Portal information is the most common trade on the Endless Heavenly Ladder.
After some consideration, the Card Queen shook her head and said, "In the past three years, none of the Portals I explored led to this planet.
However, the Traveler’s Guild is not far from here; you could go there and inquire whether any Traveler intervened here?"
"Traveler’s Guild!" Gaven’s eyes brightened.
There are two major indigenous forces on the Endless Heavenly Ladder.
One is the Winged Snake Woman in front, the other being the Traveler’s Guild.
But compared to the former, the latter is clearly more organized and purposeful.
The Traveler’s Guild, also called the Traveler’s Alliance, is known by its name; it’s composed of a group of trekkers.
Except their pace isn’t limited to one world but travels and tours through Portals to various different worlds, doing some interdimensional commerce.
They are natural believers of the Road Clergy.
Initially, Gaven intended to find them later when he had time, slowly establishing cooperation.
Seeing as they’re encountered now, naturally he couldn’t miss the opportunity, so he asked, "Lady, could you accompany us there? I am willing to give this boot as compensation."
While speaking, Gaven took a pair of Travel Boots from his Portable Dimensional Bag, glowing with a rich Magic Aura.
"The boots are imbued with Light Body Skill, Jump Spell, and my Road Divine Power, having the effects of lightness, jump assistance, and basic acceleration, best for climbing; in the Endless Heavenly Ladder, one can’t do without good shoes."
"Taking you to the Traveler’s Guild is no issue," The Card Queen’s gaze lingered fondly on the Travel Boots, unable to conceal her love, she still refused, "I’ve gained much from meeting you; doing something for you is only fitting, receiving such precious payment would be too greedy."
Gaven was right; nothing is more important than a good pair of shoes in the Endless Heavenly Ladder; she understood this deeply.
Gaven’s Travel Boots, besides functionality, have a splendid appearance, crafted by skilled artisans, evident at first glance.
Gaven gleefully tossed the Travel Boots to the Card Queen, responding with a smile, "For others, this pair of Travel Boots is indeed valuable, but for me, it’s not difficult to acquire.
Because it’s a product of my territory, can be produced in batches.
If you feel really uneasy, I’ll hire you as the spokesperson for our Travel Boots in the Endless Heavenly Ladder.
Help me promote them in the Endless Heavenly Ladder; soon, I plan to open a Travel Boot store here, specializing in selling these Travel Boots."