Black flames flow.
When the light golden words completely solidified in mid-air, the expression of the old man in black robe also froze.
?
As a legendary figure of the Fresta Empire, even though he had not had much interaction with the cult before, he still had the knowledge that a legend should have.
What is the Order of Ashes?
It's just pure sticky shit, with a mind full of burning thoughts, something that both humans and dogs hate.
At this moment, the Ash Cult contacted him to secretly prepare for the ceremony of God's descent.
According to his original estimate, the descent ceremony of the Lord of Ashes would most likely not be carried out without the sacrifice of hundreds or thousands of people.
It is possible that the lives of an entire city block or even half of the city will be buried.
...
...
He had even made preparations in advance, mobilizing his trusted soldiers and gathering a group of prisoners and slaves from black markets and secret markets in various places to meet the needs of the divine descent ceremony.
But at this moment, the light golden words in the air were so clear and distinct that there was no room for mistake.
Buzz——
The sound of the magic crystal vibrating spread throughout the empty room.
On the finger of the old man in black robe, a ring emitted a clear magical light, which spread throughout the room.
This is an alchemical tool of the highest level, engraved with a formation to dispel illusions and delusions.
However, even after more than ten seconds passed and the magical light that dispelled the illusion faded, the words that appeared on the Giant King's skull remained unchanged.
"That's right—"
The old man in black robe took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.
"After all, it's such an important matter as God's descent—"
"This directly involves the fate of the entire empire, and even the redistribution of the beliefs of the people of the entire Western Continent after the great changes."
"The Lord of Ashes is a true god after all. He doesn't usually restrict his followers, and lets them run wild and do nothing but burn, burn, burn."
"Faced with such an important matter, I believe they will take it seriously and try to conduct the ceremony in secret as much as possible to avoid being noticed by outsiders and affecting the progress of the plan."
"And these ritual preparations--"
"Although it looks quite simple, it is indeed related to the power of burning."
After all, the power to guide the gods to descend mainly comes from the sacred skull.
The biggest function of the so-called ritual is to provide an introduction. As long as the meaning is there, it's enough.
The Ash Cult had performed countless fire sacrifices on souls over the thousands of years, so perhaps the hundreds or thousands that he had prepared were not a big deal.
Thinking of this, the old man in black robe also grasped the inspiration in his heart.
“My Lord…”
The confidant beside him saw that the old man in black robe was lost in thought, so he came over and spoke hesitantly.
But the old man in black robe waved his hand.
"What are you still standing there for? Why don't you follow the Lord of Ashes' instructions?"
"According to the Lord of Ashes' instructions...are we really going to buy beef and cut it into sauce?"
The confidant asked hesitantly to confirm.
"What else?"
"This is an oracle from the Ash Cult's supreme holy relic. How could it be false?"
The old man in black robe glanced coldly at his confidant beside him.
In fact, he had some doubts in his heart because the preparation requirements were beyond his expectations.
But whether it is the way of trading holy objects or the terrifying aura on the white skull, they all prove its status and authenticity.
"Mobilize the network of relationships throughout the empire and make sure to perfectly meet the requirements of the ceremony."
"Especially the temperature. Remember to hire a professional fire element beastmaster to control it. The final product must be just right, especially the degree of doneness. There can't be any mistakes."
"In addition, everything must be done in secret. We must not let the hounds of the military and the Administration find any trace of us."
"You should be very clear about what the consequences will be if there is any slight mistake in the process."
"nature."
The confidant nodded in agreement.
Both he and the old man in black robe knew that this was a business that could result in death.
He raised his head and memorized the ritual requirements written in light golden characters in the air one by one.
Before leaving, the confidant suddenly paused at the door and spoke hesitantly.
"My Lord, the living sacrifices that we collected through various secret channels and prepared to use for the fire sacrifice..."
"Process the memory and send it back to where it came from."
The old man in black robe thought for a moment and responded.
Although the empire is large, the sudden disappearance of hundreds or thousands of people is likely to alert the Governing Bureau, the military, and the newly established Sword Wielder organization.
At this moment, those living sacrifices are no longer useful, so it would be more appropriate to send them back in the same condition.
"Remember, buy the best quality beef and hire the best chef..."
"yes."
…
then.
A few days later.
Famous chefs from all over the Western Continent, as well as several fifth- and sixth-ring beastmasters specializing in the field of fire element, were invited to the imperial capital under many different names, including "Chef Seminar" and "Fire Attribute Pet Beast Exchange Forum".
It is euphemistically called a chef competition and a seminar on cooking skills.
As for the work done in secret, it was really just cooking beef.
The embers of fantasy, the Garden of Eden.
"Wow, it's getting so heated."
Char sat on the sofa in the living room of the spacious villa in the Garden of Eden, eating a skewer and secretly observing everything in the imperial capital through the mark he left on the skull of the Giant King.
He also hadn't expected that the legendary traitor in the imperial capital would carry out the few instructions he issued casually using the mental imprint so seriously and attentively.
In order to conceal his true purpose from others, he even organized a cooking skills and chef exchange meeting in the imperial capital.
Even the theme of the seminar was chosen as "beef".
All that’s left is a few beef-themed food battles.
"Isn't it that I am contributing to the food desert of the empire?"
"I hope that Her Royal Highness will remember my good intentions and reward me more when the time comes."
While muttering to himself, Char took out a few sizzling skewers from the gradually dissipating black flames, under the resentful look of the little snow ferret.
These days, as the turbulence of history has gradually stabilized, not only Yin, but also Shanshan and Chihong have gradually awakened from the disordered time and space.
Thus, the Garden of Eden, which had become somewhat quiet due to Xiao Ai's retreat, became lively again.
The news that Silver successfully advanced to the legendary level and opened up a new legendary race, the "World Snowfield Marten", made both Shining and Red envious.
Everyone has been sleeping for the past ten years, why is it that only the big sister has broken through the legend?
They also want to become the "World Sealing Stone Monkey" and the "World Silver Spirit"!
Feeling the crisis that the master's pillow position would soon be completely occupied by the big sister, both Shanshan and Chihong were fully motivated and began to train more vigorously.
However, the reason why the Legendary Stage is known as a natural barrier is that it is naturally not so easy to break through.
After all, the chances of absorbing a cult's supreme holy relic like Yin were rare. If one relied solely on training, then breaking through to the legendary level would only require a long period of accumulation.
Ten years is certainly not a short time, but it is nothing compared to the legendary pets that can easily live for thousands of years.
When each of Char's pets is eager to break through to the Legendary level, fearing that they will be left behind, Yui is the only one who can sit back and wait.
After all, as the last pet to join the team, it is now enjoying the unique resource bonuses of newcomers. Relying on the advantages of the Black Knight Mecha and the Solar Furnace, it does not have to worry about its position being shaken.
So when Gin was caught by Char and used as a grilling tool, and the other two were busy training hard, only Yui used liquid metal to condense the appearance of a miniature fairy, landed lightly on Char's shoulder, and swung her legs idly.
"Master, Master... The turmoil in the long river of time and space has basically subsided. Although there are still small-scale turbulent fluctuations, the master's current status is sufficient for safe passage."
Char stared at the skewers sizzling in the black flames and said, "I've finally waited until this moment."
"In that case, we can return to the main material plane as long as we wait for Xiao Ai to come out of seclusion."
"Returning to the main material plane, does that mean I can see my mother?"
Yui, who looked like a tiny fairy, blinked on Char's shoulder, and her wings made of mercury fluttered slightly.
The mother that Yui mentioned is naturally Su Lun, the Saint of the Dawn. After all, half of its creation was attributed to Char, and the other half was due to Su Lun's talent as a mechanic.
Char himself only proposed ideas and blueprints, and he was not specialized in the field of mechanics. Without the help of the saint, many of his ideas would not have been realized.
"Well...but the situation over there is a bit complicated."
"She was dragged into the Golden Dawn... but it seems that she was not forced. Instead, Su Lun took the initiative to do so. I don't know what her purpose and considerations were."
"You can't be here to fleece this secret organization like me, right?"
Char took a bite of the skewer that Shugin had grilled with Amaterasu and fell into deep thought.
Although they are good friends, Su Lun is different from Xiao Ai. She has always had her own wisdom and opinions.
For example, when she and Char parted in Lugia, even Char didn't know that she would eventually choose to go to Florence in the Holy Kingdom, and even eventually complete the many tests of the Holy See and become the Holy Maiden of the Dawn.
In this respect, Su Lun's personality is quite similar to Xia Ya's own...which means that this Saint of the Dawn seems to be Xia Ya's own reflection in the mirror, always covered with a layer of hazy mist, making it difficult for him to see clearly.
"But no matter what, as the Saint of Dawn, her safety in the Holy Court is absolutely guaranteed."
"As for the secret Golden Dawn meetings above the black fog, I will be watching, so safety should not be a problem."
Xia finished eating the skewer in his hand and frowned slightly: "It's a little burnt."
"Understood. According to your taste, Master, reduce the cooking time recorded in the recipe by five to ten seconds."
Yui's crisp response sounded in Char's ears.
"You are so sensible. You are worthy of being my sweet little cotton-padded jacket."
Char touched the fairy-like Yui's little head.
There was no way. From his perspective as a time traveler, not only the Empire, but the entire Western Continent was a complete food desert.
So, in order to satisfy his picky stomach, Char had to do it himself.
Whether cooking by himself, promoting some hometown cuisine recipes in the capital, or letting Xiao Ai learn cooking, it can be said to be a helpless move.
But then, Char began to regret the praise he had just given to Yui.
Because the next moment, he heard the light footsteps behind him, coming down from the second floor and getting closer and closer.
There was also the faint scent of sandalwood that came from his nose, which had accompanied him day and night for the past ten years and had long been engraved in the depths of Char's soul.
"When you rescued me in Ceylon, you said you wanted me to be your beautiful girl and sweet girl."
"But now it seems that you have too many sweet little cotton-padded jackets, Xia Ya-san."
A pleasant voice rang in Char's ears.
Then, he felt a soft body sitting down on the sofa next to him.
Airola rested her head on Char's shoulder, her long sandalwood-scented light golden hair fell from her forehead and landed on Char's neck, causing a slight itch.
Xia felt two soft little hands on his temples, massaging them gently.
"We've been together for so many years, Xiao Ai, why are you still like this...even jealous of a mechanical pet."
Not wanting to be outdone, Char pinched the blonde girl's soft little face. The feeling was still as good as ever, exactly the same as when they were both in Ceylon.
Although ten years have passed, Xia Ya found that apart from being more open-minded, Xiao Ai's other personality traits have not changed at all.
When Char pinched her face, the blonde girl blushed slightly.
However, she did not reject it, but took the initiative to move her body into Xia's arms.
Feeling the soft and fragrant body in his arms, Xia Ya also felt the heat in his heart.
His fingers moved slightly and he was about to do something.
But then, Char stopped what he was doing and saw Gin and Yui popping their heads out from the back of the sofa with burning eyes.
"This is an adult matter, why should the children get involved?"
He waved his hand, and Yui beside him immediately turned back into the form of undead metal and returned to the soul contract space with Yin.
But even so, in the soul contract space, the chattering of the two pets did not stop.
The stock market, which had been halted for ten years, reopened once again as the pets woke up.
And at this moment, there is no doubt that Silver has the upper hand.
There is no way, in the stock market simulated by Yui using huge computing power.
If the stocks of Sylvia, the second princess, the master's teacher, and his mother Su Lun show ups and downs, there is a chaotic trend in which any party may gain the upper hand.
Then the stock represented by Airola has been in a bull market for ten years ever since she and Char entered the Embers of the Fantasy Belt and began to live in the Garden of Eden.
Today, a huge gap has opened up between it and other stocks.
"Mom, you have to work harder."
In the soul covenant space.
Looking at the little ferret that was wagging its tail proudly at her in the soul-binding space across from her, Yui couldn't help but murmur to herself.
There is no way. As a shareholder who has bought all the shares of Su Lun, it can only be humble in front of Yin, the leader of the Xia Ai Party. No, it can only be inferior to the beast.
However, since we haven't gotten married yet, there is still a chance.
The Suren Party will never give up!
…
Along with the pets returning to the Soul Covenant Space.
Char's hand also restlessly stroked the blonde girl's waist and moved all the way up.
Well, it’s still as flat and steely as ever, and hasn’t changed in the past ten years.
"Is this the legendary steel gene that is so deep-rooted and more difficult to erase than dragon blood?"
Xia sighed in his heart.
Airola did not resist his little action, but just moved herself closer to Xia's arms.
"I'm not jealous because of Yui..."
"It's because of Su Lun."
She snuggled into Char's arms and spoke softly.
The breath is warm and has a moist touch.
"When we return to the main material plane, you will definitely go find them."
"Not only Su Lun, but also Sylvia, Her Royal Highness the Princess and the others..."
"Are you planning to intervene in the conspiracy secretly planned by the evil cult to overthrow the empire, and then take this opportunity to return?"
Char nodded.
"When are those evil cults going to start their actions?"
He thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow evening in the Prime Material Plane time, converted to the current stable flow of time in the Garden of Eden, will take about a week."
Xia did not deny it, because this was something he had to do.
After ten years of separation, it would be a lie to say that Xia Ya didn't miss Xi Bao, Su Lun, Isadella and others.
And he did not choose to lie, because lies were meaningless in front of the blonde girl who knew him inside and out.
If not for this, she would not have crossed thousands of years of history to come to the Fantasy Belt and spend the past ten years with herself in the Garden of Eden.
"I knew it."
Allura sighed softly.
"In fact, the more I get to know you, Char, the more I understand you."
"How difficult is it for someone to have you all to himself?"
"but……"
There was a slight pause in her words.
"At least at this moment, at least now——"
"We have not yet returned to the Prime Material Plane. We are still in the Garden of Eden."
She stared at Char from a very close distance with her beautiful sky-blue eyes and spoke word by word.
"So, Char."
"In this last month."
"I want to leave a mark in your heart that belongs only to me."
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