40 - Stop Hypnotizing Me, Villainous Princess!

## Chapter 40: Praying to Eviste from Ten Thousand Years in the Future? When considering which god in the original work is the strongest, apart from the main character at the end, there seems to be... only one person. Eviste. She truly lives up to the title of the ultimate antagonist, bringing endless despair to the protagonist's group. Just how powerful did she become later in the story? Consider her titles: The Shadow of Despair at the End of the Death River, the Supreme Existence that Hunts Gods, the Witch of Doom who Brings Destruction and Ruin to the World. Simply incredible. Her battles are entirely deserving of such titles. As the Witch of Doom, she was the terrifying being who initiated Ragnarok. In the late stages of the story, where battle power consistency crumbled, countless gods were personally hunted by her, their divinity siphoned as nourishment. Her unmatched strength in divinity made it impossible for the protagonist to kill her outright, even after defeating her. In the end, they could only seal her in a grand pantheon with the combined power of the gods. Years later, it took several millennia to forge a massive planet into a magical weapon, forming a Damocles' sword that descended from the heavens, to finally obliterate her in a stellar explosion. Eviste's demonstration of battle power is one of the few aspects of the original work without dispute among readers. Some imaginative readers even fantasize about her being redeemed and joining the protagonist's harem. After all, once she becomes the protagonist’s wife, her overwhelming power would only be a dedicated strength for the protagonist, regardless of its magnitude. Fortunately, the author didn’t venture into such cliché territory. Thinking about this, Lin En sighed. To be honest, if he could, believing in “Doom” would indeed be the best choice. The divine gift from this belief to the extraordinary is undeniably the strongest in the entire work—a strength that’s simply staggering—though Eviste never had many followers, and her divine power was largely stolen. Lin En couldn’t wholly recall the specifics. Yet, from memory, he remembered it could amplify the abilities of an extraordinary being by three to ten times with annihilative properties. Insanely powerful. This thought made Lin En a bit tempted. However, the problem lay in the fact that, at this moment in time, the belief in “Doom” didn’t exist. It was something that occurred about ten thousand years later, when the entire world’s atmosphere shifted to a dark, post-apocalyptic style due to Ragnarok. Lin En couldn’t just travel to the future to pray to her, right? He sighed inwardly. However, the next second, a flash of inspiration struck Lin En’s mind. Wait a minute! He vaguely remembered a plot from the original story the male protagonist experienced. In a perilous situation, the protagonist used a relic to summon a deity from ancient times. By chance, this was successful, helping him to overcome the crisis. Although this might have been influenced by the protagonist’s plot armor, its presence in the original work indicated feasibility. Similarly crossing the timeline to pray, there’s no reason it can only be to the past and not the future. Moreover, since it was described in great detail, Lin En remembered the rough process of that ritual. It wasn’t very complicated. The key to success was the protagonist having a relic associated with that god. With this thought, Lin En’s heart beat slightly faster. His emphasis on "Doom" was not just for its strength. It was because this was his best current choice. If Lin En successfully activates this belief, it means he becomes the sole believer. No one would discern his true nature, only witnessing the diverse extraordinary abilities granted by his belief. He didn’t have to worry about binding too tightly with that woman, making it impossible to escape. At present, Eviste hadn’t become a deity, so the “Doom” belief didn’t yet exist in this world. Not even a trace of it. Moreover, being a godforsaken one, most beliefs within the Saint Roland Empire had abandoned him. If he truly wished to regain his extraordinary abilities and wield powerful strength, perhaps only one path remained. To betray the human faction and believe in those ancient demons. But that would be a dead-end. Thus, for Lin En, who needed to balance strength, secrecy, and legitimacy, “Doom” belief was the only viable choice. As for the current Eviste, she’s unaware of future events. The future Eviste cannot forcibly alter the past. Lin En could fully exploit this knowledge gap to gain benefits. Should any issues arise later, he could simply sever ties. After all, not only can deities forsake believers, but believers can also change their faith. Many high-tier extraordinaries have embarked on another path this way to gain greater power. Now having the motive, the next step was to consider the method. Clearly, to achieve what the original protagonist did, one must have his prerequisite conditions. Relics... Lin En sipped his tea, lost in thought. This term appeared in the context of Christianity in the previous world as well. For instance, a saint's shroud. Why did such a cloth earn the title of a relic? Because it came into close contact with divinity, imbued with divine energy and the essence of life? In essence, relics are defined by believers. Originally, it could have been any object left behind before one became a deity. Over time, it evolved into legend, cloaked with some mystery. Some relics might possess extraordinary abilities, while others are ordinary items. Even if tangible, their commemorative value far exceeds their real value. Lin En gradually gained some understanding. If this is the case, could objects infused with Eviste’s extraordinary power and life essence not become relics, used to communicate with the future Witch of Doom? It’s worth a try, Lin En thought. Just then, the resting room’s door creaked open. Lin En was promptly brought back to reality and looked up. “His Highness has finished the meeting and wishes to see you now.” The female steward, Kesha, stated expressionlessly. Lin En set aside his previous thoughts momentarily, nodding and taking the pile of extraordinary contracts on the table in his hand. Kesha’s eyes lingered on the contracts for a few seconds, a flicker of surprise evident in her gaze. Led by Kesha, Lin En soon arrived at the study’s threshold. And at that moment, the door was pushed open. The middle-aged man in clerical attire, gripping the doorknob, spoke with a somber expression, “Please, Your Highness, kindly reconsider our church’s proposal.” “Get out.” An icy voice, carrying an undertone of menace, emanated from the study. Calling upon clergy from the three major churches so dismissively, it truly reflected that woman's style. Lin En even suspected that if Saint Roland VI were to anger her someday, she might bear the same attitude towards her father. After the Tenri Church’s clergy vanished down the hallway, Lin En, prompted by Kesha, walked into the study. Seeing Eviste’s cold, murderous demeanor, Lin En bowed respectfully. He wondered what demands the Tenri Church had made to anger her so. Luckily, he came bearing good news. Otherwise, he might have become the target of her wrath. He thought silently. On the other side, seeing clearly who it was, Eviste’s face finally softened a little. “What’s the matter?”