Chapter 2742 - 1854: Distributing Benefits

Chapter 2742: Chapter 1854: Distributing Benefits

And thus, the Tribunal’s actions in this city came to an end. Unlike previous cities, the Tribunal could not rescue any survivors from this city. The only group of survivors were those girls who had painfully broken their bones to become human ropes forming a throne, but clearly, trying to save them again was impossible.

Therefore, Duanmu Huai could only ease their pain and allow them to sleep peacefully.

In Duanmu Huai’s view, this operation was a complete victory, striking a fierce blow against the arrogance of the Obsessive Sin. However, it was apparent that others held different opinions.

"Everyone’s mood is quite bad."

Upon returning to the Floating Island, the short-haired woman immediately reported this situation to Duanmu Huai.

"Sixty-three people died in this operation, and they shouldn’t have. Many are discussing how they shouldn’t have attacked that school, believing it was simply not worth the cost."

"Hmm, it’s understandable."

Duanmu Huai nodded. From the Tribunal’s perspective, completely eliminating a Great Demon of the Obsessive Sin was a good thing. He had already decided to reward Mianmu Zuoniao well tonight... After all, being able to take down a Great Demon single-handedly truly deserved a reward.

Of course, Duanmu Huai also understood that Mianmu Zuoniao’s greatest strength was indeed her mental state—even spiritual pollution from The Ancient Dominator couldn’t faze her, let alone the dirty tricks of Obsessive Sin’s Demons.

In a way, a lunatic is indeed invincible.

But for most survivors, it’s a different matter. They can accept sacrificing for survival, but dying in a situation with no benefits seems rather incompatible with their desires. Moreover, the Tribunal had never suffered personnel losses before; even those bitten by Zombies wouldn’t get infected, making this the first significant casualty for the Tribunal, with quite a few deaths.

"No problem, I’ll provide them with some benefits."

"Benefits?"

"Food, cigarettes, alcohol, and inform them to attend the ceremony tonight. We need to reward those who excelled in the battle."

Duanmu Huai naturally kept his word.

When the Floating Island departed from the city, it was already night, and inside the opulent Grand Cathedral, survivor soldiers were participating in the subsequent ceremony. Duanmu Huai would reward those who performed outstandingly during the battle against the Demons, primarily by promoting their ranks and awarding medals. These medals were magical items made by Medea and Alice Phil, possessing certain magic abilities, not particularly strong, but rare for ordinary people.

However, the atmosphere on site wasn’t particularly lively, with many people feeling downhearted. After all, so many died at once and no survivors were rescued, casting a somber mood within the cathedral.

Moreover, there were indeed those who opposed Duanmu Huai’s decision.

"I’ve had enough!"

A young man grabbed the medal recently pinned to his chest by Duanmu Huai and angrily threw it to the ground.

"What’s the use of this! You say we’re glorious, honored warriors fighting to eliminate Demons! But what is that worth? My dad and the others are all dead!"

The young man glared at Duanmu Huai, while others were immensely surprised by the scene. After all, someone dared to confront this Great Judge, knowing the Tribunal’s power—what an unprecedented act!

Will this guy be beaten to death?

"You’re not wrong."

Contrary to everyone’s expectations, Duanmu Huai remained quite calm, nodding his head.

"I certainly won’t forget the warriors who sacrificed for the Tribunal."

"Just saying you won’t forget them? What can you do? At most, erect a monument! We don’t want that! I don’t know what deep hatred the Tribunal has with those Monsters; we’re just ordinary people, wanting to live, not to die in vain!"

The young man’s shouted words echoed through the cathedral, with many other soldiers silently supporting him through their glances.

Seeing this, the short-haired woman slightly furrowed her brows, aware that the situation was incredibly dire. Clearly, after this event, trust in the Tribunal had lessened considerably. There was even a risk of splitting... In the short-haired woman’s view, no matter what Duanmu Huai did next, he seemingly couldn’t change this.

Even turning this young man into a Mecha Servant would only incite more rebellious sentiments... Things had indeed gotten terrible.

Then, the short-haired woman saw Duanmu Huai grinning, revealing a trace of smugness.

"Who said they would die in vain?"

"...What do you mean?"

Duanmu Huai glanced at the young man, then turned to the survivors.

"You should recall what I mentioned earlier. Why aren’t Demons afraid to die? Because their souls are located within the subspace of the Evil God, and their bodies in this world are merely temporary vessels. Therefore, they’re not afraid to die. Even if they’re eliminated in this world, as long as they return to their world, they can come back again. To the Evil God, it’s like having an immortal army."

"........???"

Everyone was puzzled by Duanmu Huai’s seemingly off-topic explanation, but he didn’t care about their reactions, continuing to speak.

"But have you ever considered this—if the Evil God can do such things, why can’t the Tribunal?"

".........."

This time, faced with Duanmu Huai’s words, there was initial dead silence, which then erupted like a volcanic explosion. They stared wide-eyed and speechless at Duanmu Huai, unable to suppress a daring thought in their minds.

Could it be...... the Tribunal......

Amid the noise, Duanmu Huai gestured, and Alice Phil and Medea walked over, uncovering the cloth covering an item placed at the back of the cathedral. Then, everyone saw exquisitely crafted armor, decorated lavishly with gold and silver, adorned with symbols of the Double-Headed Eagle, skulls, and War Hammer, clearly visible.

Subsequently, Duanmu Huai nodded.

"Ring the bell."

"Dong---!"

The bell rang.

At that moment, a brilliant light appeared at the top of the cathedral, illuminating the center of the Grand Cathedral.

"Dong-----!!"

Several beams of light descended from above, landing before everyone.

"Dong-------!!!"

With the third bell toll, the beams gradually condensed, transforming into human figures.

Upon seeing these figures, all the survivors were left speechless, including the young man who stood there unable to utter a word. They saw clearly that these figures weren’t strangers but were the soldiers who had died in the previous battle against the Demons! Even the deceased themselves appeared quite surprised, glancing around as if they couldn’t believe the reality before them.

Duanmu Huai scanned the crowd, then looked at the souls standing before him. His expression solemn, he focused on them.

"You proved your loyalty to the Tribunal and humanity with your lives."

Duanmu Huai gazed at the souls of the fallen survivors and continued.

"Now, I offer you an opportunity. Do you wish to return to this world, as Soul Guards, to continue serving humanity and the Tribunal?"