The Ordinary Me is Worshipped as a Deity by the Extraordinary Them-Chapter 25 - How Does Su Lis Brain Work

Back to the present.

Su Li learned that the irritable little brother’s name was Lan Zhe, and from him, learned exactly how he and Egbert came to know each other.

Subsequently, Su Li began racking his brains to figure out how to help Lan Zhe achieve both his objectives.

If Lan Zhe dared to venture into the Beast Forest and revealed any information suggesting he wasn’t aligned with humans, he would be attacked immediately.

But if he didn’t go…

That wasn’t even an option.

Lan Zhe’s behavior made it clear as day to Su Li that he would definitely go to save the Crystal Winged Dragon.

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So, looking at it from a different angle, what if they elevated the existing choices to a higher level…

Su Li quickly thought of an answer and said with deep contemplation. “You can’t die, yet you want to save the Crystal Winged Dragon. If we can only achieve one of these, the former is easy, but the latter seems nearly impossible.”

Lan Zhe’s expression immediately darkened.

Being someone who wore his emotions on his sleeve, he made no attempt to hide his anger. “Are you toying with me?”

Lan Zhe’s attitude clearly suggested that had he known Su Li couldn’t provide a solution that achieved both objectives, he wouldn’t have wasted time explaining his relationship with Egbert.

Su Li shook his head at this.

“Since Egbert has already promised to tell the Crystal Winged Dragon about its true enemy, I’ll proceed on the premise that he will definitely complete this task.”

“Therefore, even if I can’t guarantee the Crystal Winged Dragon’s survival, I can ensure it will achieve its revenge.”

Though while saying this, Su Li had already prepared himself for the possibility of the Crystal Winged Dragon’s death.

But as for how things would ultimately develop, Su Li admitted he hadn’t reached the level of seeing hundreds of moves ahead.

For now, he just needed to manage the present situation.

Su Li squeezed Cyril’s wrist, and Cyril cooperatively turned his attention to Su Li. After confirming that Su Li was still clear-headed, Cyril quietly asked, “What does Su Li plan to do?”

“Spread ‘false’ information,” Su Li said decisively.

Based on available information, it was almost certain that there was a more powerful entity behind the Crystal Winged Dragon. But since this “almost” didn’t mean “definitely,” it would have to be treated as false information for now.

“I need you all to take time to spread word in Jisuo Town that the Crystal Winged Dragon isn’t actually the main force of this Beast Forest invasion. Rather, it’s just a harbinger of a greater crisis.”

“Soon, there will be even more ferocious attacks. When that time comes, it won’t just be Jisuo Town under attack, but also Sadina City, or even more distant cities.”

As Su Li spoke, Lan Zhe’s expression remained grim.

However, for Egbert’s sake, Lan Zhe felt he could at least give Su Li a chance to explain.

It definitely wasn’t because he was already involuntarily starting to believe the theories Su Li was proposing.

“But what’s the point of doing this?” Lan Zhe stared intently at Su Li.

Mark, who had already seen through Lan Zhe’s true nature, marveled at how this was yet another person whose intelligence was being crushed by Su Li.

It was clear that Lan Zhe was no longer questioning Su Li’s ideas, but rather desperately seeking answers from him.

After all, who wouldn’t want to “see the future in advance”?

Just like how Mark was convinced by Su Li before.

Su Li quickly provided Lan Zhe with his conclusion.

“As long as everyone believes it, this rumor will become reality.”

What’s important isn’t whether the information being spread is rumor or reality, but rather how the Church will react once everyone believes it.

They’re a group of extreme individualists who prioritize their own interests above all else.

Once news of an even greater disaster spreads throughout Jisuo Town, they will certainly send someone of higher rank, just as Su Li anticipated.

The Church of Light’s ability to infiltrate the entire continent never came from its members having noble character or qualities, but rather from creating an illusion that provided comfort to commoners.

If you believe in the God of Light, you’ll receive their protection and blessings.

If you join the Church, you’ll become stronger and rise above others.

For those living in this world with little power but constantly threatened by death, the former provides great spiritual comfort. The latter allows those with initiative to truly feel themselves growing stronger.

When combined, the result is that those seeking spiritual fulfillment become blind followers, while the pragmatists transform into self-serving individuals pursuing their own interests.

As long as the Church needs these two types of people, they’ll maintain the goals they initially established, which means they’ll definitely come to Jisuo Town.

Both zealots and individualists are double-edged swords whose direction can easily be changed.

As long as Jisuo Town’s ordinary residents show their faith in the Church of Light, the Church can’t openly watch the town be destroyed, or else other potential zealots and supporters would naturally doubt the Church.

This would greatly impact the Church’s ability to spread their teachings.

Moreover, there’s the Mercenary Alliance that has always seemed at odds with the Church.

When the rumor clearly implies that the current Church members in town cannot resist the coming greater crisis, and they need stronger individuals who could nip the disaster in the bud upon arrival, certain things become inevitable.

Su Li said, “As long as the Church sends someone, it’s enough regardless of whether they’re the Crystal Winged Dragon’s true enemy or not.”

“What do you mean?” Lan Zhe frowned.

“Assuming the rumors spread successfully and the Church sends powerful individuals here, there are only two possibilities for who might come,” Su Li held up two fingers.

He explained carefully to Lan Zhe. “Egbert’s encounter with the united forces in the Beast Forest is inevitable. Therefore, whether forced or willing, with Egbert currently standing on the same side as the Crystal Winged Dragon, whoever comes will either be at his level or above.”

“If it’s the former…” Su Li smiled indifferently, “It can only be the heir that the Pope has hidden away, the one Egbert took the fall for.”

Egbert had mentioned that the Pope showed interest in making him heir because he was officially the strongest Son of Light.

In this situation, to ensure victory over Egbert, they’d need to send someone stronger.

The hidden Son of Light would become one of the two possibilities.

When Su Li shared this information with Lan Zhe, the latter responded with something that momentarily stunned Su Li’s mind.

“Why must Egbert encounter those united forces?”

Su Li: “……”

This wasn’t just speechlessness, but more like his rapidly running brain was like a car smoothly cruising on a highway suddenly discovering an illegal speed bump ahead, yet unable to hit the brakes.

In other words, his mind froze.

“You made it very clear earlier that the Crystal Winged Dragon won’t trust Egbert at all,” Su Li said, holding his forehead.

“Given the lack of trust, their conflict is inevitable. The united forces are already searching for the Crystal Winged Dragon and must deeply understand its fighting style. In this situation, how stupid would humans have to be to not find their intended target?” Su Li explained with exasperation.

Only then did Lan Zhe show an expression of sudden understanding.

Su Li clicked his tongue, but knowing Lan Zhe’s level of comprehension, he had to explain more thoroughly. “Since Egbert introduced himself to you as a ‘traitor,’ you should know he was originally the apparent next Pope successor.”

“But his becoming a traitor proves he was never meant to be the real heir. There’s no logic in having the crown prince take beatings while a prince hides in the background.”

“So the Pope naturally has another secret heir. If our rumor plan proceeds smoothly, there’s a fifty percent chance the person who comes will be this ‘hidden Son of Light.’ This reasoning stems from the Pope choosing the strongest Son of Light as heir.”

“The other possibility is the Crystal Winged Dragon’s true enemy – the Cardinal who branded Egbert a traitor and sent people to steal the dragon’s egg.”

“He is our target.”

Su Li, believing he couldn’t convey meaning through looks alone, asked directly, “Do you understand?”

Lan Zhe nodded reluctantly.

Somewhat relieved, Su Li continued. “If the hidden Son of Light comes, we need to control him… no, allow me to be more direct.”

“If that Son of Light comes, we’ll kidnap him and use him to threaten the Church into sending our actual target. But if that step isn’t necessary and the Cardinal comes directly, we’ll save the time needed for threats.”

Then they could just let the Crystal Winged Dragon confront the Cardinal.

Egbert, who plans to reveal the true enemy to the Crystal Winged Dragon, will be seen as an ally by the united forces.

Coincidentally, both have grudges against the Cardinal. In this situation, their combined chances of victory against the Cardinal would exceed fifty percent.

The Cardinal’s death was already a foregone conclusion.

Su Li’s eyes flickered at this thought.

This time, he’d stage a B-grade drama in another world.

The story would be called “Revenge of the Wronged” – crude but necessary.

Su Li couldn’t help but chuckle. “Hopefully everything develops as planned.”

Still identifying as an ordinary person from modern society, Su Li maintained his unique way of thinking.

Unlike NPCs who move like puppets according to predetermined paths, real people don’t always follow expected patterns.

Therefore, Su Li was already contemplating backup plans in case things didn’t go as expected, ensuring they could still lure the Cardinal in and feed him to the Crystal Winged Dragon, whether it ate fish or not…

While Su Li was lost in thought, the three people beside him expressed through various expressions: “How did you jump from the united forces just entering the Beast Forest to plotting the Cardinal’s death?”

Mark: Although… I’m not surprised at all.

Perhaps because Mark was the first to truly witness Su Li’s progression from a simple banana to a Pegasus meteor shower.

Though the person in question maintained this was just basic plot planning.

Cyril: “I’ll go find the beggars I know and proceed according to plan.”

The child believed no one could spread rumors better than beggars.

As for Lan Zhe…

His mind was filled with questions: How did Su Li come up with this?

How does Su Li’s brain even work?

Was that oddball Egbert actually telling the truth?!

Is this even reasonable?

Lan Zhe hazily recalled Egbert’s behavior, like that of a thoroughly brainwashed zealot.

Then he suddenly remembered Egbert’s words:

[When you meet the lord yourself, you’ll understand that he truly sees through everything.]

So this was really true?

Lan Zhe stared at Su Li as if looking at some terrifying entity that one should never dare to oppose.