Chapter 147 Elemental Tribunal
The danger of Fairlight was beyond Rong Le's imagination.
With his hypocrisy and sacred temperament, his elegant behavior and inferior character, this man is more complicated than anyone Rong Le has ever met.
Perhaps, Fairlight was indeed affected by assimilation. He was impacted by countless memories and wisdom, and became contradictory and paranoid inside. His strength and danger were proportional, and almost no one would not be deceived by him.
Rong Le recalled the first time she saw Fairlight after the assimilation was completed.
At that time, Fairlight completely took over the power of the Elemental Tribunal, no longer appearing as an heir, but the much-feared master of the Tribunal.
He became more mysterious, as if he could see through the dirtiest and darkest secrets in people's hearts.
It was a rainy night when Rong Le met him. Cold raindrops kept dripping from the sky. Fairlight was wearing a dark coat with a black silk shirt buttoned to the top, revealing the pale skin of his neck.
He held a large black umbrella and wore thin black gloves, revealing a pale wrist as he moved.
Rong Le felt a slight tremor, as if the person standing there was not Fairlight, but a monster in human skin, mysterious and strange, like a whirlpool swallowing up people's will.
He leaned over slightly and looked at the child on the ground without an umbrella. The child's tender face was as white as milk. He took the child under the umbrella, said something with a smile, then handed the umbrella to the child, stood up and watched him leave.
The rain quickly wet his hair, and he stared at the direction the child left as if unaware.
Rong Le hesitated for a moment, then walked towards him with the umbrella. As she was about to approach Fairlight, she heard him murmur, "May God bless you, poor lamb."
Then he turned around with a smile and looked at Rong Le: "Luckily you are here, otherwise I would be caught in the rain."
Rong Le knew, he knew that he was not far away at that time.
This was the first time he had seen Fairlight's true face, and after that day, they began to cooperate on a deeper level.
He gradually began to realize that in this man's eyes, everyone in the world was his believer.
Fairlight's attitude towards him was strange. Sometimes they would have brief confrontations, but other times he would be ambiguous and generous in helping him gain a foothold in the church. In this increasingly morbid partnership, he had clearly stated his request:
"I will give you power and desire, and satisfy all your demands. In exchange, you will stay with me forever."
After he expressed his surprise, Fairlight acted as if nothing had happened and never mentioned the matter again.
Thinking of this, Rong Le narrowed her eyes slightly, and regardless of the threat on her neck, she used her wrist to forcefully pierce Fairlight's palm, nailing it firmly to the ground. The part where the dagger connected to the flesh was dripping with blood, a horrible sight.
Fairlight hissed softly, seemingly in pain. "...You're always so cold."
Confused, he asked, "Didn't you ever give up for a moment to break free from your fate?"
Rong Le looked down at him condescendingly: "It's really annoying that you always say such inexplicable things. Feier, I know what you are like. There's no need to pretend."
When he finished, Fairlight chuckled softly.
He used his other good hand to brush away the long hair that was in the way, and his half-closed gray eyes opened again, turning a strange scarlet.
These eyes full of demonic charm were the secret that he took the initiative to reveal to Rong Le. Anyone who saw these eyes would not believe that the person in front of them was the sacred and noble Lord of the Tribunal.
Or perhaps it could be said that the Tribunal of Elements was never a truly sacred place.
"You are my friend. I will not let you escape from me, Rong Le. This is your fate."
Fairlight pulled out the dagger and let it drop to the ground, stained with blood. Rong Le raised an eyebrow and walked away from him. She watched him stand up and took a step forward to approach him. She said to him from a very close distance: "The cooperation continues. I will give you everything you want."
I am afraid that anyone would be corrupted by this temptation, and even the strongest will would be shaken and give rise to unrealistic desires.
Maybe he was just different, and the man in front of him was harmless and safe to him?
Fantasies like these.
Rong Le looked at Fairlight soberly and was not moved by his words. This arrogant man treated everyone as lambs, and he was just a prey that caught his eye.
Essentially he is no different from anyone else.
"Okay, let's not talk about these things."
Fairlight extended an invitation to him: "Since you are here, why not take a tour of the courtroom?"
…
No one would have thought that the exterior of the Tribunal is mysterious and cold, making people afraid to see it, while the interior is a holy building with platinum as the main color, supplemented by blue and green colors.
The artificial light shines brightly and steadily, and the neat and spacious building is so quiet that you can almost hear an echo.
A tall white statue was placed in the center of the hall. He held a dark golden scepter in his hand, his muscles clearly visible through his thin white robe, his face blurred, yet he was so huge and beautiful.
"A very striking statue, isn't it?"
Fairlight looked up at the statue. "Such a statue of exquisite craftsmanship can only be placed in the hall of the Court of Inquisition. No one can glimpse its power and beauty. No one believes in it, no one worships it. It just carries the power and authority, and stays in eternity."
“It’s truly spectacular.”
Rong Le stared at Him quietly. Infinite mysteries seemed to converge in the eyes of the statue. The hand holding the scepter seemed to be able to shake the space and tear the void. Such a deep and vast feeling was incomparable.
This statue is imbued with a truly mysterious power, which is why it is so shocking.
"The assimilation of every Lord of the Inquisition takes place under the watchful eye of the statue. In this very hall, He has witnessed the birth of countless Lords of the Inquisition, and thus, He possesses mysterious powers."
Fairlight gestured for him to look towards the hall. The spacious hall had no decoration except for the statue. In front of where they were standing, right in front of the statue was a pool of clear water.
The stone pool looks rough and simple, with traces of ancient times.
"The heir will bathe in the stone pool, cleansing the impurities from their bodies with the clear water to better prepare for assimilation. Servants will assist them in donning ornate and intricate robes. Witnessed by the statue, they will welcome the new life and the new master of this place."
Fairlight calmly and slowly recounted the secret rituals of the Elemental Tribunal. From his narration, Rong Le also caught a glimpse of a chilling corner of the ancient ritual.
"What were you thinking about at that time?" he couldn't help but ask.
Fairlight chuckled softly, as if amused. "What are you thinking about? I'm thrilled and excited, and ruthlessly determined to succeed. I long for a new life, new power and authority, to embrace the future that belongs to me. I feel incredibly happy."
He still remembers the servants' hands and their awed eyes.
The desires in his heart were so immense that it seemed that only by controlling this endless world could he find a moment of satisfaction.
Rong Le: "It seems that no one is more qualified than you."
Fairlight smiled, turned sideways, looked at him and said, "After the assimilation is complete, I am no longer myself. The ritual transformed my body and brain, elevating me from the human dimension to the realm of the gods."
"Of course in front of you, I am still Fell."
Rong Le was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "What else do you want to show me? My subordinates are still waiting for me. I think this visit should be over."
He no longer wanted to talk about it.
"Don't worry, our cooperation is unbreakable, and I will prove it to you this time."
Fairlight stopped him, speaking with some amusement.
Rong Le had a bad feeling in his heart. He saw Fairlight clapping his hands, and a person slowly walked out of the dark corridor at the end of the hall.
At first glance, he was dazzled by its beauty that seemed like molten gold in flames.
The woman's long platinum hair was half tied up, revealing cheeks as white as milk, her slightly red lips slightly parted, a holy white dove rested on her shoulder, the silver necklace and arm rings were exquisite and mysterious, the holy queen wore a gorgeous cloak, a crown, and carried her long skirt as she walked towards him slowly.
Rong Le's pupils shrank, and she suddenly turned around to look at Fairlight.
"Like it? This is what I wanted to show you."
Fairlight seemed to be observing his reaction, his gray eyes smiling at him, not missing any of his expressions.
He waved his hand, and the queen's figure gradually disappeared. It turned out that it was just an illusion.
"This is a ruler who exists outside this kingdom. The kingdom she rules is a place where divine authority and royal authority coexist. She is a devout believer in the Mother Goddess. There also exists the Tribunal of the Elements, as well as 'me.'"
"Besides, I control far more than this. Countless divine powers and churches, including your own, are controlled by me. You are unaware of this because the power of the Elemental Tribunal lies in judging the gods, and it is above all other rules."
"In my eyes, all people are lambs, including God, and I am the only shepherd."
How ironic.
He didn't expect that he would meet Her Majesty the Queen of the Mother Goddess Church under such circumstances. Fairlight was the mastermind behind everything from the very beginning.
Rong Le remembered what Fairlight said when they first parted at the dock in Portland.
Those images gradually overlapped with Fairlight before him, as the man narrated them calmly, "I told you, we'll meet again."
"Rong Le, I've been watching you all the time."
From the initial emotionless gaze to the increasingly focused attention, he was amazed by the miracles created by this person.
Neither the universe nor the parties involved know that compared to Rong Le, he is more like an observer beyond dimensions, watching Rong Le's fate that can never be changed.
He was a monster born to surpass the gods. When he was born from assimilation, wearing robes, holding a scepter symbolizing judgment, and worshipped by thousands of people, Fairlight knew that he was born different.
The crown of the Lord of the Elemental Tribunal is an eyeball and a golden crown of thorns. He stands in the center of the hall, wearing a holy white robe, and countless world lines and cosmic mysteries pour into his head like a vast ocean.
Only then did he realize how special Rong Le was. She was like the brightest and most precious emerald, constantly upholding her beliefs and fighting against fate in this dirty and filthy world.
He was ambitious and had strong desires, and would not tolerate anyone challenging his authority.
The power of time and space reversal that touches the origin of the law cannot flow into the hands of outsiders, so Fairlight set up a fate of infinite reversal for him.
Rong Le should have continued to sink in time, space and dreams until she went crazy and completely disappeared in the torrent of fate.
But the rebellious black sheep symbolizes evil and disaster. While he is well aware of the danger he is in, he is also watching the trajectory of his destiny uncontrollably.
Fairlight is convinced that only Rong Le can accompany him forever.
He wanted to obtain him, just like the supreme authority, which was also the treasure he wanted most.
"Stay by my side forever, give up your human principles, and become my believer."
He looked at Rong Le and said so.
The noble young man with black hair and green eyes exuded an unyielding light in his eyes. From the first moment he saw that look, he knew that Rong Le, who had been entangled with him in countless world lines and countless destinies, had returned.
More dazzling, more... intoxicating to him.
He could no longer control his instinct to take, and just wanted to take Rong Le into his possession immediately, branding her as his own.
He would be a benevolent god, and Rong Le would become his most beloved believer.
Fairlight laid out all the truth in front of Rong Le, confessed everything to him, and invited him to surrender to him.
Rong Le suddenly felt like laughing. What a hypocritical god.
He plays with the fate of others, judges the world in the name of the rule maker, and reaches out his hand to try to redeem the lambs sinking in the mud and make them his believers.
Rong Le has long lost track of his past experiences. He still has countless fragmented memories and countless past selves in the distant future that he cannot reach.
He had come all this way and stood here, invited by the enemy who had decided his own fate, to offer his loyalty and submission to him.
So what do all those things in the past matter?
Rong Le still remembered the occasional rambling statements in Baifa Rong Le's notes. He could also get a glimpse from his records into a corner of Rong Le's life when his SAN value was reduced to zero and he established the space-time government, as well as many other things he had never known.
Why did those Rong Le go where they went, what kind of past did they experience, what kind of beliefs did they hold, and what kind of future did they look forward to.
If he agreed to Fairlight's request, it would be equivalent to erasing all his previous efforts, and all the efforts and pain he had already experienced would become meaningless.
Rong Le took a step back, her green eyes staring at Fairlight with indifference.
Fairlight knew the answer from his reaction: "You refused, didn't you?"
He said sincerely, "You will regret this."
Even if she rejects Rong Le, she cannot escape his control, and their relationship will continue to be entangled forever like before.
Rong Le's fate has always been in his hands. Even if he built a glass jar for himself, the so-called time and space barrier is just a drop in the bucket.
That was Rong Le's protection for herself, but it also trapped him there forever, and he would never be able to escape the fate of being watched by him.
Rong Le's expression remained calm, unmoved by his words: "Then let's give it a try and see who can decide my fate."
He won't give up.
Those Rong Le were supporting him invisibly, trying their best to lead him to the right future. He would not disappoint everyone's expectations, including his own.
He always believed that his destiny was in his own hands.
If fate is like a clock, with the hands ticking away, and it keeps running along with the minute hand, spending every hour of its life, then at zero o'clock, everything returns to zero, and all the stories start anew.
He was trapped in this constantly ticking pocket watch, repeating the past story. In the process, he lost some things and gained new things.
His fate may not have changed, but he has changed.
Every time he looked back was like the strength he was constantly accumulating. Rong Le always ran towards his goal, staring at the key that could pry open his life, until he reached out and picked it.
Then, break free from the constraints of narrow space and plunge into the vast and boundless universe.
He believed that this day would come eventually, and that this day was not far away.
"Fairlight, I will make you pay for your arrogance."
Rong Le said this as if promising.
…
Rong Le seemed to have witnessed her own past with her own eyes.
At first, he had the innocence and intelligence of a child, but after entering the church, he gradually grew up and became more mature.
As a teenager, he was elegant and rational. He wore a mask of perfect etiquette, but his heart was a mass of ice. As he grew older and lived in the church, he lost his empathy and gradually became gentle on the surface but ruthless in reality.
He followed the trajectory of fate, gradually climbing up and gaining control of more power in the church, because he knew that only by becoming the one with the highest status could he control his own destiny.
What he is doing now is consistent with his original idea.
However, at that time he did not see the truth of the world, but now he knows who the biggest enemy standing in his way is.
Ever since the confrontation with Fairlight that day, the two had completely fallen out. Rong Le knew that he was watching coldly as she tried to break her predetermined fate.
He warned himself in his heart, Rong Le, don't be anxious.
There was still some time before the end of the module, and he had not yet completely taken control of the situation. Even though he had accelerated his pace towards gaining power, it still took him more than a year.
After crossing the threshold of his 20th birthday, his life entered a new chapter.
As her body gradually matured, Rong Le also shed the immaturity of her youth, and her eyes and eyebrows showed the temperament accumulated from her high position.
He became the secret ruler of the church, rapidly expanding his sphere of influence with cruel means and unimaginable speed. This move aroused the suspicion of the church's top leaders, but all opponents were wiped out by him.
The church bishop who had taught him and led him into church life was deceived by Rong Le's well-behaved appearance and regarded him as his own disciple, completely unaware of the good things his disciples were doing.
The church bishop, who has been entrenched in this country for many years and has accumulated countless connections and power, is Rong Le's ultimate enemy in reaching the top of the church.
He knew very well that this church was full of corruption, and he had dealt with a lot of it himself in order to gain the trust and attention of the bishop. Standing in the closest position, Rong Le remained respectful and polite on the surface, but was actually planning how to completely eliminate him.
He knew he would succeed eventually.
"How long are you going to hide from me?"
When everything was coming to an end, Renault suddenly stopped him one day, blocking Rong Le's path and staring at him closely.
Rong Le stopped.
After recovering his memory, he also remembered the fact that Renault was Baiyue. At first, he remained silent and gradually distanced himself from the other party under the pretext of being busy with official duties.
The two of them didn't see each other often, and he almost forgot the extent of their relationship before he regained his memory.
The two of them knew each other tacitly, and that layer of window paper was in danger, and no one knew when it would be pierced. However, at this juncture, Rong Le suddenly pulled away, which was indeed a bit of a scumbag's move.
Renault didn't react at all, just like every time, tacitly condoning Rong Le's escape.
Later, things became more and more complicated, and Rong Le had no time to think about Renault's affairs. It was as if their relationship had never happened.
He has become accustomed to Renault, or Baiyue, accompanying him in his life imperceptibly. This man would only show his aggressiveness when it was unexpected, and would quickly notice his emotions and let him go in a compromising manner.
But today, when he was about to complete the fate of the module, Renault suddenly appeared in front of him, showing his strong presence.
It was as if telling him that he would not allow Rong Le to escape any longer.
Rong Le narrowed her eyes slightly and said in a cold voice: "What do you want to do?"
Bai Yue did not answer. He glanced at the people following him. Rong Le dismissed everyone around him, leaving the two of them alone in this space.
"I know your plan."
Bai Yue said, "You wanted to betray the old bishop during the Advent Ceremony, sabotage the ceremony, and kill the remaining remnants to become the new bishop. But Rong Le, the reason fate cannot be changed is precisely because you will never be able to achieve a successful outcome."
"Like every mod, you can never change everything."
This sentence almost negated all of Rong Le's efforts. He pursed his lips slightly and said in a calm voice, "Do you also think that I should succumb to this damn fate?"
Baiyue: "Of course not, on the contrary, this is our best opportunity."
"Rong Le, whether you believe it or not, you are already changing your destiny. All you have to do is keep going."
"And I will help you complete that crucial step."
Rong Le stared at Bai Yue with scrutiny, the person who had been lurking beside him for a long time.
Maybe they shouldn't be defined as friends, but he didn't know how to define their relationship.
He thought of the folded piece of letter paper and the invisible woven net.
He also once sat alone in his study on a quiet night, thinking about Baiyue's behavioral logic, what plans he was planning, and what he wanted to ask for. This seemed to be an unfamiliar area for Rong Le.
What is the answer?
He thought so and asked.
Bai Yue sighed: "The answer is very simple, because in the beginning, it was you who made this plan."
Everything is repeating itself according to the trajectory of fate.
Trying to kill the gods and usurp the godhood, and being backstabbed by the Elemental Inquisition at the last moment of the apotheosis ceremony, this is Rong Le's fate.
The mysticism that Rong Le studied finally matured, so that he was able to pry open the rules and successfully use time and space reversal when he was on the verge of death, and touched the door of time and space.
He will step into the threshold of false godhood, be forced to return to his childhood, lose his memory and start over.
This was his original destiny.
Baiyue only noticed this special existence by chance, and out of curiosity he contacted him, but he didn't expect that it would invisibly change his destiny.
Rong Le embarks on the same path again, but this time it is to protect both of them. His subconscious mind awakens step by step, and he begins to try to become a god again.
Baiyue knew that this was just another cycle.
With inexplicable feelings, he interfered with the predetermined ending and became a variable in Rong Le's fate. Rong Le, who learned the truth, conspired with him and asked him to kill himself to create a new time node.
——And they will eventually meet again.
The moment Baiyue killed him, Rong Le fulfilled the conditions of the ritual. Every time he jumped to a world line where he was destined to be killed by the Elemental Tribunal, he was destined to die at the hands of Baiyue.
And when he died, he continued to extend new possibilities, looking for the opportunity to complete the ceremony of becoming a god.
At the cost of countless world lines, I traveled from the past to the future just to see you again.
After countless resets, we will eventually meet at the end of time and space.
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