Chapter 614: Chapter 518: Purging the Faith Network
After reflecting on his victory for a brief moment, Li Mu called on the players to begin addressing the matters following the occupation of the Half-Beast Tribe.
Overthrowing the Golden Tent Tribe was not the end. Forcing the surrendered Half-Beasts to convert their faith was also necessary.
In a certain sense, this was the most effective way to weaken the True God of the enemy forces in the war of faith.
As for this, the players were already well-versed.
The two months of tasks in the Death Desert had allowed them to accumulate a wealth of experience. Soon enough, someone brought the handmade idol they had prepared, forcing the Half-Beasts to desecrate it one by one.
In the small square where the Half-Beasts were held captive, a slight commotion arose again.
For the Half-Beasts, years of faith had already taken deep root in their hearts.
With the players’ coercion, resistance quickly emerged from the surrendered Half-Beast captives.
This was something the players anticipated.
In fact, during the previous two months of Death Desert tasks, similar resistance arose every time players forced the Half-Beasts to abandon their faith.
However, with all their weapons and equipment removed and high-end combat power dead, these Half-Beasts could not stir any trouble before the players.
They, like the last struggle of the Half-Beasts to maintain their faith, were weak and pathetic.
Just a few medium and small guilds responsible for guarding the Half-Beasts easily suppressed these resisters…
The resisting Half-Beasts quickly turned to ashes under the players’ blades.
The entire process was orderly and fluent, as natural as could be.
And the bloodthirsty and ruthless attitude of the players as they killed the resisting Half-Beasts made the remaining Half-Beasts turn pale and lose all courage completely…
They no longer had a shred of the courage to resist. Some cried loudly, some were dazed, and some begged for mercy as they desecrated Uller’s handmade idol according to the players’ commands.
At this point, the faith of the Half-Beasts completely collapsed…
This scene was observed by the elves who fought alongside the players, and their expressions became quite complex.
Having spent a long time with the players, the elves thought they had a deep understanding of these Chosen Ones from another world.
In the eyes of many elves who had never watched players fight, these Chosen Ones, although sometimes behaving oddly and amusingly, were sincerely honest and incredibly friendly.
Yet at this moment, witnessing the players’ methods in dealing with the Half-Beasts, especially the cruelty and mercilessness throughout the process, greatly shocked the elves’ values.
Not to mention the players’ rampant looting after conquering the Half-Beast Tribe.
Many had never expected that the Chosen Ones, who had always joked and flattered them, would have such a side…
“Does it feel cruel and shocking?”
Just as the elves looked complexly at the players, a young voice rang out behind them.
The elves all turned around.
When they saw who had come, they quickly stood straight, drawing the symbol of the Life Scepter on their chests, respectfully saying,
“Greetings to Lord El!”
The one speaking to them was Divine Favored El.
This time, Ail Moonlight, who befriended Demacia, also joined the Nature’s Heart Guild’s army.
He was the leader of this Elf Army.
This Divine Favored, the youngest since Eve, had grown significantly over the past two years.
Though he still looked like a youth, his demeanor had become much more mature, and his gaze steadier.
And upon hearing Divine Favored El’s question, the elves hesitated briefly, then honestly responded,
“Yes… We didn’t expect the Chosen Ones to have such a side…”
“We always thought that, although they behaved strangely, they were as gentle in temperament as us.”
This began with how players flattered NPCs…
Over time, players gradually mastered the elves’ personalities.
They increasingly played to their preferences, crafting a noble image before the elves to gain their high favor.
For this reason, there were even dedicated strategy posts on the official website, guiding players on how to engage deeply with the elves.
As a result, many new-returning elves, who had never seen the Chosen Ones fight, gradually formed a fixed impression…
After hearing the elves’ response, Divine Favored El remained noncommittal.
He gazed at the players in the distance, then at the elves with complex expressions, sighing slightly,
“This is a war between races and faiths, and only by abandoning mercy can we achieve victory in this cruel war…”
“Our race rapidly declined within a thousand years, not only due to losing the True God’s protection and being shackled, but another important reason was our excessive kindness.”
“And kindness must not exist in war.”
Pausing, he remarked thoughtfully,
“I’ve heard the Chosen Ones say an old teaching from their homeland sages—’Mercy does not lead the army.'”
“Of course, according to their explanation, this phrase is actually used to describe the relationship between military commanders and soldiers, meaning a commander should not be overly merciful, and crucial moments should not be missed due to mercy towards soldiers.”
“But in my opinion, this phrase applies equally to the enemy.”
“Though we wish to love peace, love life, and desire to live in a world without conflict, sometimes we have to face battle.”