Alex rolled his eyes. “Do I look like I’m crazy? These people have been robbed today, and they’re probably thinking about revenge. Do I look insane enough to give them a chance to enhance their powers?”
Maha opened his mouth to speak, but he didn’t know what to say.
‘Such actions… Don’t they defy Buddhist principles?’
However, he immediately found another excuse for Alex.
‘Buddhism isn’t popular nowadays, and our disciples are scarce.’
‘We’re at the verge of extinction, and Rachel is counting on him. He might be the only one that can save the Siddhartha realm.’
‘Such rare potential, it’s truly right to be cautious. Besides, in order to become the best of all and rebuild the Buddhist world, his ruthlessness is needed…’
‘Amitabha, I’ve said it wrong, I meant his intelligence and bravery are needed.’
“I should feel proud and relieved!”
Maha adjusted his posture. By clearing his thoughts, he felt uplifted, and it put him in good condition to cast his skills.
This was just like when he was practicing the Divine Byodo back then, at first, he couldn’t succeed no matter how he tried. One day, he was suddenly enlightened. All his nerves and veins had become tremendously pure.
‘Yeah, that’s right!’
‘Buddhism needs a leader like him. Rachel’s choice wasn’t wrong.’
‘Even if extreme measures were taken within this period, it’s all for the greater good of the Siddhartha realm.’
‘A man of great ambition does not bother about trivial trifles. As long as it’s a good ending, anything’s worth it.’
Right then, those trialists who handed in their rings and treasures were all shouting at Alex to open the pool and let them in so they could recover their bodies.
Alex grinned brightly and appeared in front of the crowd. He chirped, “Everyone, settle down! Don’t be worried. I’m a man of my word, and I only make fair trades. Honesty’s my motto! Since I’ve received everyone’s payment, I’ll open the gates.”
Maha, who had been hiding on the sides, felt his face turning red.
Even though he had sorted out his thoughts and supported Alex, it didn’t mean he could cooperate naturally.
He said with a sincere face, “I’ll try my best for everyone. Now that the emperor of the Underworld is defeated, this world is unstable. As the defender of this place, I’ll send everyone safely back home, even if it means sacrificing myself. I’ll even try hard to strengthen everyone’s powers.”
Maha looked like a virtuous monk with a righteous aura, which made people trust him. Upon hearing this, everyone felt less worried.
“It appears we can only count on you, master.”
“You are indeed an honorable monk, your far-sighted views are to be respected.”
“Master, when we’re home, we’ll definitely build a temple for you and worship all year long.”
The crowd spoke nonstop, buttering up to Maha as much as they could.
“Amitabha!” Maha felt slightly embarrassed again.
Despite this, Alex reminded him that time was tight, and he should summon the pool now.
By using telepathy in secret, Alex was actually telling Maha to kill them. Thus, after giving it some thought, Maha activated his divine energy.
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