Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 2481

“Okay, then.”

Zeke was exasperated at how mysterious this envoy from Theos Sect was.

“Tell me about Theos Sect and how big it is,” ordered Zeke.

Zander revealed, “I think Theos Sect is a cult. Its motive is to enslave its followers' bodies and minds. The headquarters of Theos Sect is on Theos Island, which is right ahead of us. It will take us two days to arrive there. There are tens of thousands of followers in the headquarters divided into two sides—Camp South and Camp North. Both sides are rivals and refuse to admit defeat. They often get into fights that cause at least tens or thousands of casualties.”

Zeke got curious. “Oh? Don't they all serve Theos? They have the same goal. Why do they often get into fights?”

“Well, it isn't easy to serve Theos. Everyone has to take action. The followers of Theos have one mission—to gather spiritual water every day. The more spiritual water you collect, the more reward you'll receive. Those who gather too little spiritual water or didn't get any would have to give their blood to Theos. There are many people on Theos Island, but the spiritual water is rarely seen. Thus, many people die every day as they fail to gather any spiritual water. Camp South and Camp North often fight for this limited resource,” Zander explained.

Zeke chided, “Theos Sect is worse than cults. Cult followers have to donate money and sacrifice their lives, but at least it's all done willingly. On the other hand, Theos Sect is forcing their followers to die! I must wipe out this cult no matter what!”

Sighing, Zander responded, “Yes, you're right. However, Theos Sect is too powerful. We are no match for them. It is impossible for us to destroy it.”

Zeke asked, “What if I summon the North Regiment to go against the Theos Sect?”

Zander flashed a bitter smile. “That is an unrealistic idea, Great Marshal.”

“Oh? How so?”

“First, do you know where we are?”

Zeke shook his head. “No.”

“You don't even know where we are. How are you going to summon the North Regiment?”

Zeke was surprised. “Don't tell me you don't know where we are exactly.”

“Yes, that's right. Even I have no idea about the sea's location. It's only possible to be transported here through a special talisman of space. There is no other way to get here,” Zander explained. “There used to be followers who tried to flee Theos Island as they had enough of the suffering. Alas, none of them succeeded. They all starved to death in the forest.”

Zeke said, “Then teleport the North Regiment here using a talisman of space.”

Zander shook his head yet again. “First, you need to know that no talisman is capable of teleporting hundreds of thousands of men. The best talisman I know can only teleport ten people. If we teleport ten men every time, we'll need plenty of talismans of space. I'm afraid there aren't that many on Theos Island. Even if we have enough talismans, it would take a long time to teleport the entire army. Theos would realize their presence before all of them even get here.”

Zeke nodded in agreement, for it was a tricky situation.

His biggest priority then was to find Lacey and save her without alerting anyone. He wasn't planning on going against Theos for now. Thus, he changed the topic.

“Have you ever met Theos? Do you know its usual hiding spot?”