Chapter 58

Chapter 58

In the light curtain, Nago was still hosting very professionally in his golden lion socks: "...Currently, Valcas Uhl has the most votes. It seems the audience wants this elven criminal to find redemption."

"Let me briefly introduce Mr. Uhl's life story. He was born in 1542 at the Emerald Dragon Orphanage. You may not be very familiar with the Emerald Dragon Orphanage, but it is currently the only dual-first class orphanage in Caimon City, and the predecessor of the 'Emerald Garden' orphanage."

"In the past three hundred years, Emerald Dragon was an orphanage exclusively for elves and never accepted infants of other races. But in 1600, under the promotion of the 'Racial Equality in Childcare Act', Emerald Dragon and many other orphanages merged to become the multi-racial Emerald Garden orphanage, which has nurtured many outstanding talents to date. Its sorcerer training rate is as high as 21%. If not for his crimes, Mr. Uhl would surely have been a famous alumnus that Emerald Garden boasts about."

Although Ashe didn't know what a "dual-first class orphanage" was, he felt it was probably more important than academic background here.

In Blood Moon's society where all childcare was socialized and private parenting was illegal, orphanages were probably equivalent to a child's family.

The more powerful the orphanage, the better the child's background.

If Ashe guessed correctly, orphanages probably had 'selection rights' over infants.

Although many factors influenced a child's growth, in this magician's world full of miracles, it was not impossible to use some methods to screen for infants with better potential, aptitude and temperament, and nurture them in an excellent environment.

Starting from birth, children from outstanding orphanages were like rolling snowballs, far ahead of others.

If Ashe lived here as an ordinary person, he would probably feel despair over this insurmountable gap.

After Nago introduced Valcas' illustrious background, Ashe saw Valcas' votes increase by another ten thousand.

At this point, Ashe was starting to sense why Valcas was more favored by the audience.

"After completing basic education at the orphanage, Mr. Uhl studied at Atson Secondary School and Caimon Comprehensive University successively, obtaining white silver degrees in eleven disciplines including swordsmanship, painting, music and earth manipulation over thirty years. He was appointed by Caimon University as a research professor in the Biology Department, and served as an academic advisor for the Forest Biotechnology Company."

"In 1645, Mr. Uhl was nominated as a councilor for Caimon City, but lost by 3 votes to another candidate. This makes one wonder - if Mr. Uhl had been elected councilor back then, would he have kept himself in line and been strict with himself? Or would he have committed even more serious crimes?"

"Overall, Mr. Uhl was once a citizen with superior background, good education, and made many contributions to society. But it's a pity he went astray and was blinded by desire, committing unforgivable crimes..."

"There is only 1 minute left before the voting ends. Audiences who haven't voted, please hurry."

"Each vote earns redemption points, which can be exchanged for consumer brands participating in the 'Redemption Program'. The latest brand to join the program is Aiche Jewelry - every 30 points can be exchanged for a coupon!"

"During the new year transition, redemption points can even be used for the Blood Moon lottery!"

"Please don't be stingy with your redemption votes - keeping them won't make babies. If you don't use something when the time comes, it loses meaning!"

"Each of your votes represents your contribution towards redeeming sinners and adding light to the Blood Moon!"

"Only 30 seconds left... Ah!"

With Nago's sudden cry, a hideous and brutal Executioner emerged from the ground. It was seven meters tall, with three heads and eight arms, each holding a different weapon. Its three faces wore expressions of compassion, anger and calmness. Its body was wrapped in azure armor made of Purgatorial Flame, like a deity descending, the incarnation of divine punishment!

When the Titan Executioner opened its six eyes simultaneously, it actually made a metallic sound!

Nago's voice came clearly from the light curtain amidst this terrifying pressure.

"It doesn't use whips like the Flagellator to awaken the criminal's conscience, or blood like the Blade to cleanse the criminal's sins, or endless nightmares like the Soul Drinker to make the criminal experience the suffering...

"It only uses the most powerful miracles to instantly redeem the criminal. Regardless of gender or strength, it does its utmost to respect every life."

"With solemn death, it forges the immortality of the Blood Moon."

Boom!

Another deafening footstep. Suddenly, dozens of crimson chains shot out from the ground and pulled Ashe down, forcing him to kneel!

"What is this!?" Ashe struggled violently, but couldn't break free at all. The chains seemed fused to his joints - any attempt to stand would viciously wrench his joints and nerves, forcing him to remain kneeling.

Why was only Valcas being attacked while he was fine?

"The first miracle, Earth's Judgment!" Nago announced. "The earth responds to the footsteps of justice!"

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Valcas swung his longsword, severing the crimson chains. He seemed to want to help Ashe, but at this moment long wails sounded from the night sky!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Valcas suddenly danced an agile and graceful elven sword dance on the spot, as if battling invisible enemies. Looking closely, Ashe saw invisible wind blades sweeping in from all directions. Any pause in Valcas' movements would mean being shredded to pieces!

"The second miracle, Heaven's Judgment!" said Nago. "Any stubborn fool unwilling to kneel and repent will receive the heavens' admonishment!"

"With earth and heaven sealed off, next is the third miracle - the Judgment of the Masses!"

"The Titan Executioner will impartially bestow death upon every recipient of redemption!"

Ashe raised his head and saw the Titan Executioner had already covered most of the distance, just two to three steps from the platform!

Kneeling and looking up now, he felt its sheer massive size and horror even more intensely!

That oppressive aura of a colossal being overwhelmed him, almost freezing his thoughts!

The last shreds of rationality screamed wildly in his mind: Run!

Yes, run...?

Ashe looked at the crimson chains binding him, then blinked blankly.

Whoops.