Chapter 563 Red Moon Tavern
When Li Muhan and Michael landed in the castle square, they were shocked by the scene before them.
Contrary to what they had imagined, there were no angels lurking here, no heavy encirclement waiting for them, but instead a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
On the flower-filled streets, residents gathered in groups of three or four to chat.
Children played on the street corners, their laughter filling the air.
Everything is so peaceful and beautiful, as if this place has existed for hundreds of years, rather than being the embodiment of the girl's inner world.
After looking at Michael again, Li Muhan's eyes were filled with even more doubts.
Everything in front of me was completely different from what I had expected, the contrast was unbelievable.
If the Temple of the Gods is really the same as the Temple of Demons, then the current scene is too weird.
"Something's not right," Michael suddenly said, his tone serious. "This castle isn't a physical entity, so how could residents suddenly appear? And judging by their behavior, they seem to have lived here for a long time... Young man, does this also happen in your body?"
"No, there isn't a single normal person in my body. They're all demons or gods with shattered godheads, and these people... I feel like they're actually living humans..."
Michael looked around, his brow furrowed. "If that's what you're saying, then everything here feels so unnatural. Blooming flowers, laughter and joy—it's like a false utopia."
At this moment, an elderly woman slowly approached them. She was hunched over, with wrinkles all over her face, but her eyes were unusually bright.
"Ah, distinguished guests, welcome to our home," the old woman said with a smile, her tone respectful yet warm. "It has been a long time since we have had guests here. May I ask what brings you here?"
"Mortal, let me ask you a question." Michael looked down at the old man from above and said in a serious voice, "Where is this place? Who are you? Why are you here?"
".....Appear?" The old man seemed to be confused about the meaning of Michael's words.
She spoke slowly, her voice, though old, was filled with an inexplicable power:
"Young people, you have come to a very sacred place. This castle is the holy city closest to the Most High Heaven. It is the promised land for every faithful believer. Here, everyone is bathed in the grace of the Heavenly Father and lives a life of peace and tranquility."
"You said this is a holy city, but why can't I sense a trace of holiness?" Michael questioned. "The light of Heavenly Father cannot reach this corner. This is a place of nothingness and emptiness."
The old woman didn't directly answer Michael's question, but simply smiled meaningfully. "Young Archangel, don't be deceived by appearances. There is no place in this world beyond the reach of Heavenly Father's Holy Light."
Michael and Li Muhan were both stunned. This old man knew Michael's identity!?
And after knowing that he was the archangel, she wasn't surprised at all?
The old woman wasn't frightened by their gazes. Instead, she smiled even more amiably. "Here, angels and spirits protect us at all times. Under their watchful eye, the residents here enjoy eternal life. Don't you think this is a truly wonderful thing?"
"Eternal life is a curse, not a gift!"
Michael corrected her: "Eternal life is for the filthiest demons to suffer for eternity!"
"Hehehe...you are such interesting travelers. I hope you can stay a little longer and experience the grace of the Supreme Heaven."
The old man slowly turned around and walked away with his hands behind his back.
Michael frowned, feeling that he had been fooled.
And the ones who fooled him were not others, but his two brothers.
The person who could create this place like this is definitely not Subject Zero.
But it was Gabriel and Raphael who really regarded this place as their own kingdom, and even distorted it into a castle. They regarded their holy light as the light of the highest heaven.
In order to satisfy their desires, they even fabricated a group of residents.
"...Brother, are you okay? You're shaking."
Li Muhan saw Michael's shoulders shaking and couldn't help but feel worried.
"Young man... my brother is committing an unforgivable sin. I promise you that I will stop this absurdity. I will work with you to free that girl from these confinements."
"You two."
A man's voice suddenly appeared behind the two of them.
The two turned around and saw a tall man in a black suit looking at them with his hands behind his back.
"I'm sorry, forgive my rudeness. Did I scare you?"
"...I'm not scared, but who are you?"
Li Muhan looked the man up and down. When he saw his extremely handsome face, he felt something strange. He seemed to have seen this face before, and it looked quite familiar...
Suddenly, Li Muhan discovered that the man was also looking at him with interest.
"......Um."
The man took a step forward.
He was slightly taller than Li Muhan, and his slightly thin figure standing in front of Li Muhan actually made Li Muhan feel a little oppressed.
"She's pretty good-looking."
The man suddenly raised his hand and pinched Li Muhan's chin, then looked at him carefully.
"Fuck!"
Li Muhan quickly took a few steps back after saying this. Michael looked at the man warily and said to Li Muhan, "Young man, be careful. This man is different from those illusions. His existence is very strange."
"Forgive my rudeness." The man bowed slightly to Li Muhan.
"It's just that I've always wanted to see you in person, Mr. Li Muhan. I saw you today. To be honest, well..."
The man thought for a long time, then sighed helplessly and said, "I'm a little disappointed."
"Haha, then thank you, thank you and your whole family. I would only feel unlucky if you were really interested in me."
After Li Muhan finished speaking, he and Michael turned around and walked towards the main tower of the castle, and the man behind them followed.
"Please don't be so anxious. This castle is now occupied by the Archangels. They have control over this space, so confronting them head-on here is not a good option."
"Please don't walk so fast, both of you. Please listen to me."
"You two? Could you please be polite?"
The two of them discussed their strategy for entering the castle, completely ignoring the man behind them.
Then, just as they were about to step onto the castle stairs, a barrier of holy light appeared out of nowhere, blocking the two of them outside.
"Don't worry, it's just a bullet."
Li Muhan smiled and was about to open Baphomet's realm, but the man raised his hand to stop him.
"Brother, who are you?!"
"Actually, logically speaking, if you call me Big Brother, I can give you negative points. It's unreasonable to not distinguish between the old and the young."
The man looked at Li Muhan with dissatisfaction in his eyes.
"Secondly, you can't break this barrier with brute force."
"Huh? Why?"
Li Muhan asked doubtfully.
The man sighed and looked at Li Muhan and Michael gently but firmly, with a hint of compassion in his eyes.
"You must understand that this castle, and everything within it, is merely a reflection of that girl's inner world," the man said earnestly. "And this barrier is her last line of defense. It symbolizes her fear and resistance to the outside world, a mental barrier she built for herself after enduring tremendous trauma. But now, this barrier has been used by the two archangels as a defensive fortification."
Li Muhan was stunned for a moment, then frowned: "But aren't we doing this to save her? What's wrong with forcing a breakthrough?"
"Nonsense! Are you like this to other girls?!" The man couldn't help but glare at Li Muchan, and his angry expression looked so familiar to Li Muchan that he wanted to apologize on the spot.
"Think about it, if your inner world was forcibly invaded, how would you feel? Fear, anger, despair... Can you imagine the pain of having your soul torn apart?"
Li Muhan opened his mouth, as if to refute, but ultimately fell silent. Angel nodded thoughtfully, his expression becoming serious.
"I have a way to get you in. I know a shortcut, a path untouched by the angels. But... you must accompany me for a drink first. Especially you, Mr. Li Muhan. I must make a comprehensive assessment of you."
".....ah?"
Li Muhan scratched his head: "Why? I don't seem to know you."
"Because I don't know you and don't understand you, I must use this short time to get to know you better. Do you understand?"
"Honestly...I don't quite understand. Is this important?"
“Very important.”
The man looked at Li Muhan.
Li Muhan and Michael exchanged a glance, with the latter showing some concern: "But time is of the essence now."
The man smiled and walked towards the street, waving to the two of them. "This won't take you too long, trust me."
Li Muhan and Michael looked at each other again, their eyes full of vigilance.
Although the man's attitude seemed friendly, their intuition told them that he was no ordinary person.
Especially the words he said, which were a bit incomprehensible, but also made Li Muhan feel an inexplicable sense of tension in his subconscious.
The man smiled slightly, not seeming to care about the two's attitude.
He gracefully gestured "please" to the two of them, then turned and walked towards the residential area of the castle.
The two followed closely behind, carefully observing the surrounding environment along the way.
The streets here are very complete, and the houses on both sides are well-arranged.
Pedestrians walked in groups of two or three on the street, with happy smiles on their faces.
The scene is peaceful and tranquil, like a perfect utopia.
Soon, a simple and elegant building came into view. The wooden sign read "Red Moon"
There is also a picture of a cute fat cat holding a red moon below.
"Welcome to the Red Moon, the best tavern in the entire castle."
The man pushed open the heavy wooden door and gestured "come in".
"...Young man, do you have any idea?"
"I only know Blue Moon. This guy might be trying to sell me laundry detergent."
To their surprise, the decoration inside the pub was surprisingly gorgeous.
The crystal chandelier reflected brilliant light, illuminating the entire hall.
Velvet sofas and rattan chairs are scattered in every corner, looking soft and comfortable.
The bar is filled with a variety of fine wines, and the colorful bottles sparkle under the lights.
The most amazing thing is the long table in the middle of the tavern.
The table was filled with all kinds of delicious food, from golden and crispy bread, to tender and juicy grilled meat, to crystal clear fruits... everything was available, it was like a luxurious feast.
"Here, everything is available." The man chuckled. "Whatever you desire, it can be given to you here. Whether it's fine wine or delicious food, everything is readily available in this castle. No one will go hungry, no one will get sick, everything is so beautiful and harmonious."
"So you opened this Blue Moon restaurant."
Li Muhan said with some confusion after sitting down.
Snap——
A blood-red cocktail glass was placed in front of Li Muhan: "Hongyue, Mr. Li Muhan."
Then the man sat down opposite Li Muhan: "Now, Mr. Li Muhan, I want to ask you some questions. These questions are very important and may affect your fate. So, please answer me seriously, okay?"
Li Muhan did not go to drink, but looked at the man seriously.
"You ask first."
The man took a deep breath and then spoke.
"How old are you? Do you have any family? Have you bought a house? You should have one at your age. Do you have a car? Also, how many girlfriends have you had? Are you clean? Do you smoke? Do you drink? And do you have any violent tendencies?"
“......?”
A big question mark popped up in Li Muhan’s mind.
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