The Twelfth Game: Fire Springs Forest Park 22

The grand hall previously used for examinations was now rearranged. The tables and chairs had been moved aside, forming a square at the center. People filled the seats all around, and the tables were laden with cave village specialties like chicken, duck, and cured meat.

Seated at the head of the table, a man slightly to the right raised his glass, his voice booming with enthusiasm. "Welcome, everyone, to our New God Church! Here, we are all family. There are no abandonments, no betrayals; here, we are all brothers and sisters!"

Lu Huai, seated quietly, displayed little reaction to the man's fervent speech. He merely lifted his glass with a casual air, betraying no emotions.