Chapter 394 Pandora, the Sky Pirate

“Tatttatt——”

The sky was clear and blue, and a silver-painted airship reflected the sunlight in the sea of ​​clouds, with the propeller at the tail spinning rapidly.

The head of the airship was spindle-shaped, like a flying shuttle. In the main control room at the head, Yeats looked out at the sea of ​​clouds through the curved glass window and exclaimed: "You really know how to fly an airship!"

The black cat lay gracefully on the console, glancing at Yeats lazily, but said nothing.

At the same time, light golden waves were surging on Mammon's body, and these magic powers were rippling in the air, like silk threads connecting the steering wheel. There was no one beside the steering wheel of the airship, but it was running on its own.

A day has passed since we took off from the industrial area of ​​Prague. In half a day, we will be able to reach the capital of Roland, Parisjia, along the air route between Roland Kingdom and Prague.

This airship named "Barracuda" is the biggest gain of this trip. Its value is much higher than the three-masted sailing ship "Petrel" used by the Hospitallers to redeem Phoenix.

In addition, the automatic mechanical puppet "Dial Robot" donated by Archduke Rudolf is currently taking on the tasks of a waiter in the airship, such as cleaning, cooking, and maintenance.

At noon, it prepared food in the dining room of the airship and then served it to Yeats and others on trays.

At night, it returns to the mechanical room of the airship to recharge, and uses the onboard maintenance modules to repair and inspect the airship.

Yeats was amazed that in this fantasy world that was almost medieval, there were such intelligent puppets.

Mammon said that Yeats was surprised by what he had seen. In the old era, the technological level of the human empire was far higher than that of the present era, and puppetry had even developed to the point where it was indistinguishable from the real thing.

During the voyage, Mammon had nothing to do, so he talked to Yeats about the history of puppets that he knew.

"The first, most famous and most perfect golem in history was named 'Pandora', which means 'woman with all gifts'."

Mammon said: "She is a puppet made by the God of Forging and Fire. She is charming and looks more like a human than a human. She is even more beautiful than the stunning Helen."

"Pandora is a gift from the gods to mankind. Each god has bestowed the same blessing on Pandora, such as beauty, intelligence, curiosity... The most fatal of these is curiosity."

"Because the gods also gave Pandora a magic box filled with all kinds of misfortunes and disasters. Pandora opened the magic box out of curiosity and released all the disasters, plagues and scourges in the world. Panicked and helpless, she immediately closed the magic box again, and thus covered the bottom of the box..."

"Hope!" Gray replied immediately.

Ye Zhi said: "You have learned to answer quickly!"

Gray said, "I've heard this story told many times by the elders. It means that we should persevere to the end and not give up hope!"

Mammon said: "In fact, I think... curiosity about the unknown is the cause of disasters. If you remain ignorant, you will be happy forever."

Ye Zhi did not comment, and pondered: "So, is there really such a thing as Pandora and the Magic Box in this world?"

"Of course." Mammon licked his paw and said lightly, "But that was in the Third Age. After Pandora opened the magic box, a great flood fell from the sky. Only a tiny number of humans survived. It was a major disaster no less than Ragnarok..."

Yeats was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that the legend of the great flood still existed. It seemed that Noah's Ark really existed!

"What century is it now?" Yeats asked.

Mammon counted on his fingers: "One, two..."

Zuanya said first: "Fourth Epoch!"

Gray was surprised and asked, "So, Ragnarok caused the destruction of the Second Age, and the Great Flood caused the end of the Third Age. And the Fourth Age may also be destroyed on the Day of Apocalypse mentioned by Yeats, just like the previous centuries?"

This sharp question made the atmosphere in the cab a little subtle for a moment.

The squirrel and the black cat looked at each other, as if they were hesitating whether to tell the truth.

After a moment, Mammon slowly said:

"Even if it is destroyed, new species, new overlords, and new gods will be born in the new era...but it is hard to say whether humans will still exist by then."

Mammon's golden eyes glowed with a deep light.

"After all, humans are just a species that was born in the Second Age. The bloodlines of dwarves, elves, and giants are much older than humans."

"Of course, from my perspective and my original body's perspective, I hope that humans can survive."

Mammon said calmly: "After all, compared to other races, humans are much more greedy...My faith has only grown stronger in this era."

Indeed, before the emergence of capitalism, Mammon could only be considered a relatively weak demon.

But since the desire for wealth gradually emerged in human civilization, Mammon has become one of the top three demons in hell.

Ye Zhi fell into deep thought, summarizing the existing information.

According to Mammon, this world has a total of four eras, and the first three eras ended with a major disaster, such as Ragnarok and the Great Flood.

And now, in this fourth era, there is destined to be a doomsday disaster called "Apocalypse".

The Heaven is the initiator of [Apocalypse], but its real intention of launching this catastrophe is still unclear.

The gods also have their own positions. Generally speaking, the gods are opposed to the Apocalypse. The selection of humans as the Chosen Ones also includes considerations of making arrangements in advance before the Apocalypse.

Ye Zhi rubbed his brows.

Humans are pawns of the gods, and have been so since ancient times.

Being chosen by many gods, it essentially means that many gods value me and invest in me.

Only those who set foot in the realm of gods are qualified to become chess players.

Silently looking at the golden ring on his knuckles, an inexplicable desire rose in Ye Zhi's heart, and the legend of the disappeared God of Light emerged in his mind.

The God of Light, known as the god who is most likely to end disasters and lead the world to glory...

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

His accidental death and the inheritance he left behind may become the key to surviving the day of apocalypse!

but.

Slow development is the way to go.

Yeats calmed down again.

After getting the [Ring of the Nibelung], you can easily travel between various planes, whether it is to mobilize people to fight in a team or to rely on others, it will be more convenient!

Looking at Ye Zhi, whose breathing was a little rapid, Mammon's eyes were meaningful. Suddenly, seeing that he had regained his composure, she couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

Even under the influence of the power of greed, he was able to regain his composure so quickly... Ye Zhi's character is really different from that of ordinary people!

"So, from what era did the Drilltooth survive?"

Gray poked Zuanya's cheek as he was chewing melon seeds and asked curiously.

Diamond said proudly: "The First Age! I grew up watching the Ring Serpent Jörmungandr and the Wolf Fenrir!"

Jörmungandr and Fenrir, the two brothers, the giant serpent and the demon wolf, are the culprits that caused the Ragnarok of the Gods. They can be called the overlords of the Second Age. Even the king of gods Odin is wary of them.

Ye Zhi couldn't help but pursed his lips.

I wonder how nutritious the food made from this mythical beast would be! ! Hilde's eyes moved slightly, and he asked, "So, Zuanya, what on earth did you go through to become... like this now?"

Zuanya avoided the question and said angrily: "It's already amazing to survive the apocalypse... It's better to be alive than dead!"

At this time.

Mammon's call interrupted everyone's conversation.

"Pay attention—"

There was a gleam of playfulness in the black cat's golden eyes, and the corners of its mouth were slightly raised.

"Another airship is coming towards us!"

Ye Zhi narrowed his eyes and looked out of the window, only to see a black-painted airship with a six-armed pirate sail of the Lord of Plunder suddenly appearing from the thick sea of ​​clouds and rushing straight towards him as if nothing was happening!

Hild said calmly: "They are followers of the Lord of Plunder..."

Zuanya looked Ye Zhi up and down and muttered, "Ye Zhi really has a constitution that easily invites trouble."

Ye Zhi seemed confused when he heard this, and said calmly:

"You dare to stop my airship... You will die!"

(End of this chapter)