Saving the World in an Apocalypse-Style Text Game-Chapter 657 - 329: The Life of a Disciple, Simple and Dull_2
"The accumulated dedication amount has always been the unchanging standard for determining the sequence of entry into the ’Gate of the New World’."
"To usher in the arrival of the New World sooner, please contribute your own share of strength."
Deng Shouyan had participated in many Dedication Ceremonies, and he could recite the customary speeches of the ceremony with his eyes closed.
He couldn’t gauge the personality of his new superior, Lord Cain, just from the opening speech of the ceremony.
He looked at his savings figure, most of the items had already been sold, and the account balance had just exceeded six digits.
This number could not match his usual dedication amount, but it was already his limit.
"Arsonist: The order of the dedication ceremony will now follow seat number sequence..."
"First contributor - Martial Artist!"
"..." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
"Apostle ’Martial Artist’ donated 21,500 spirit points."
"Martial Artist: Respected Lord Cain, my devotion is as evident as the sun and the moon, but unfortunately the time elapsed since the last devotion ceremony was too short, I am really helpless..."
"Cain: I know you’re helpless."
In a corner of Jiangnan Province, the Martial Artist looked at the text, his eyes wide open, screaming in his heart: "Respected one, it’s helpless, not incompetent..."
He quickly typed in a string of text, trying to explain to his lord.
"Martial Artist: My Lord, I..."
"Cain: Next."
The Martial Artist’s speech was abruptly cut off before it could be fully displayed, leaving him stunned. He knew he might not be able to become an agent in this life.
Deng Shouyan’s heart skipped a beat.
Honestly, the spirit points that Martial Artist contributed were not few. They did seem a bit paltry compared to the usual minimum of 100,000 spirit points.
However, considering the time problem, this situation was understandable. Without selling equipment, his spirit point contribution would not come close to the Martial Artist’s.
"This Lord Cain seems to be no softy..."
Deng Shouyan couldn’t help but think about the rumors. Reliable sources had reported that a total of 23 people shared the same election as disciples with Lord Cain.
Barring the two who withdrew halfway and fled the campaign, none of the remaining candidates survived. They were all killed by Lord Cain!
"He is really ruthless and terrifying!"
Deng Shouyan couldn’t help but speculate about Lord Cain’s temperament. Judging from the current situation, his boss was undoubtedly a firm militarist, a cruel and ruthless big shot.
Although the ’Martial Artist’ contributed few spirit points, he was the first to contribute, leading him to suddenly rise to the top in the contributor list. The words ’Contribution Spirit Points: 21,500’ were listed next to his alias.
The Freedom Channel was filled with turmoil for a while.
"XXX: This is the first time I’ve seen someone top the chart with only 20,000 spirit points, Martial Artist, you’ve really made our Jiangnan Province proud!"
"XXX: How can you face the apostle Lord Cain with only 20,000 spirit points? If I were you, I would rather kill myself with a block of tofu."
"XXX: If you don’t have enough spirit points, sell some equipment! You dare to talk about devotion after such a small contribution? Spit!"
"..."
Feeling confident with his ample spirit points, Deng Shouyan joined the chorus of denouncement, hoping to attract Lord Cain’s attention.
"Arsonist: Second contributor - Weaver!"
"Apostle ’Weaver’ donated 85,300 spirit points."
"Weaver: Lord Cain, being your subordinate is my supreme honor. I am moved to tears and can only show my devotion through sincere dedication!"
"Cain: Very good, I remember your name and can feel your devotion."
After Weaver’s contribution was complete, as expected, his alias topped the list, sporting the highly visible words ’Contribution Spirit Points: 85,300’.
The Freedom Channel immediately boiled over again.
"XXX: Weaver, didn’t you say before that you wouldn’t sell equipment? Where did you get so many spirit points?"
"XXX: Haha, this kind of person is different on the surface and behind the scenes, like an old sow wearing a bra, a complete hypocrite. Lord Cain is discerning and will never be deceived by Weaver."
"Weaver: Damn it, I can’t win spirit points from dueling?"
"XXX: Ask your conscience, do you even believe yourself?"
"..."
The free chat room was in full swing, and the Dedication Ceremony proceeded in full swing.
Deng Shouyan has participated in many Dedication Ceremonies, but he still lost himself in the fervor of the ranking struggle, eager for his turn to make a contribution and occupy a place on the leader board.
Everyone was vying for rank, all with bloodshot eyes.
Unfortunately, most of the apostle’s bank deposits were not much. They usually contributed in whole numbers, but now there were even cases full of small change, which shows the intensity of competition for ranking.
He looked at the leaderboard list again. The lowest contributions were just over 10,000, a slightly better was in the twenties to thirties, anything over 50,000 was a rare bird. It was quite shabby compared to the usual Dedication Ceremony.
The top spot on the leaderboard has changed hands. It now belonged to the one who had spoken at length about economic theory and encouraged price increase, ’Sword Bearer’. His contribution amount towered over the others with a whopping 200,000 spirit points!
"I’m glad that the lord announced that there is more than one position for the agency, otherwise, we would have to leave empty-handed today."
Even if there was only one agent position, Deng Shouyan would still have to rank his alias among the best.
God knows if ’Sword Bearer’ is cut out to be an agent.
If he is not capable enough and Lord Cain takes his position one day, the first alternative choices considered would certainly be the well-known apostles on the leaderboard.
