Chapter 741 The Man Behind the Scenes
East Balam, Gurain Castle.
In the living room of Klein's hotel room, the pale yellow carpet, the grayish-white walls, and the moonlight outside the window all turned into bright blocks of color. Five figures appeared in the room, making the already not-so-spacious living room even more crowded.
As soon as his feet touched the ground, Angel climbed up onto the single sofa against the wall with some difficulty and sat on it, unwilling to move.
Although she didn't use the "betrayal" spell in the end, and therefore Angel's spirituality was far from exhausted, the long period of passively maintaining the incomplete form of a mythical creature still made her feel exhausted and paralyzed. She just wanted to close her eyes and have a good sleep.
Fortunately, nothing happened in the end, and Mr. Azik returned alive, not turning into a cold-blooded "Archon of Death"... Just as Angel thought of this, he looked at Azik, whose top hat was gone and whose black hair was a little messy. The latter had just removed one hand from Klein's shoulder, and with the other hand pressed against his forehead, pinching it, and said with a smile:
"You should have heard me just now. I chose the last option. This allowed me to keep all the memories I cherish now and not become what you don't want to see.
"However, I still need a long sleep to recover from the trauma of my soul. It may take a few days, or even years. Of course, unlike previous rebirths, I will retain my current form. After all, I'm not yet 40 years old, haha."
He smiled gently, but Angel and Klein both had serious expressions and couldn't smile at all.
"Wouldn't there be other problems? For example, that woman was actually lying to you?"
After a moment, Klein asked cautiously.
"He wouldn't lie to me. This isn't a matter of trust, but from a rational perspective, He could have simply taken what He needed, yet He still gave me a few options... Besides, this isn't a big deal. Just like before, I'll sense death at the end of each life, arrange everything, and then wake up and regain my memories."
"Who is he? Is he just an angel from the Church of Darkness? I remember the church has been hunting you down."
Angel interjected.
Resolving the Backlund smog incident was something a Sequence 2 angel could do, but in the mausoleum just now, easily preventing the fusion of the "artificial Grim Reaper" and Azik, and being able to easily provide "three choices", was far beyond the capabilities of a Sequence 2.
"I cannot reveal His identity unless He wishes you to know... but your guess is wrong."
Azik smiled mysteriously. Then, without waiting for Angel to ask, he took out the exquisite copper whistle, threw it to Klein, and said:
"Write to me more. When I wake up this time, I might forget everything again, but seeing your letters will help me regain my memory faster."
"I will."
Klein didn't say anything more and reached out to take the copper whistle.
Azik looked at Angel again, paused, and said:
"That ring won't be of much use to you, but it will help me wake up faster... What about that 'Death' path item you have? I might be able to give it some special abilities..."
Hearing this, Angel took out the white feather from a dead feathered serpent and lifted the simple seal. This would have allowed the breath of "Wings of Death" to escape, filling the entire room with the breath of death. However, under the suppression of the "Archon of Death" in front of him, the feather was like a decoration that could be seen everywhere, without showing any abnormality.
Taking the feather, Azik poked his arm with the tip, then placed the tail end against the wound, staining the feather with a streak of dark red blood.
This makes Deathwing's feathers appear denser, like extra hairs growing out.
"This does not change its essence. It is still a magical item formed by the Beyonder characteristics of Sequence 4 'Undead'. However, in certain uses, such as suppressing and controlling undead creatures, it can have a stronger effect."
Handing the feather back to Angel, Azik explained softly.
Just like Klein's copper whistle, zombies and ghosts often scramble for it like vicious dogs pouncing on their prey... Angel nodded and carefully put away this "upgraded" magical item.
This characteristic would make Deathwing more inconvenient to use, requiring it to be sealed at all times. However, at a critical moment, this "control" that was one level higher, perhaps even reaching the Sequence 2 level, might be able to save her life.
Seeing that both of them had put away their "gifts", Azik smiled again, looked out the window, looked at the crimson moon obscured by clouds, and said with some melancholy:
"I should leave now. I'll find a place that suits me and have a good sleep. In my dreams, I can meet her again, build a swing for her, and teach her how to choose her own horse and sword..."
He turned around and looked at Angel and Klein who were silent.
"...You will also be in my dreams. Of course, not so much happened in Tingen, and you never left... I will attend your wedding."
After saying that, Azik put his hand on his head, then he remembered that his top hat had disappeared when he was fighting against the "artificial death god". He smiled awkwardly, stepped into the spirit world, and left.
This time, he didn't come back.
…
After calming down their depressed mood, the two sat on the chairs by the balcony and began to summarize everything that happened tonight.
First and foremost, their greatest achievement was undoubtedly "Hell General" Ludwell. This "gatekeeper" stood by with his legs slightly apart, his hands behind his back, and a rapier slung over his waist, like a dutiful bodyguard.
The mask on his face was still on, and the pale fire in his eyes became faint, as if he was dozing.
This path, which begins with the "corpse collector", has the ability to communicate with spirits. Whether it is the spiritual creatures in nature or the undead in the underworld, they are all within their control.
Of course, to touch the real underworld, only a Sequence 5 "Gatekeeper" can do it.
"The 'personal underworld' he possesses can accommodate a certain number of dead souls, granting him unique abilities. Ludwell's white mask soothes and seals a powerful underworld creature within him. While he's using it, it also affects his body, transforming it into a half-undead, half-human being. This is why he can open the gate to the underworld and allow the flagship to enter."
Crane explained, causing Ludwell to reach out and press his hand against his mask, but not removing it.
"It's better to be cautious and wait until you are fully prepared before opening the mask."
He said with a forced smile.
Angel also looked at the "Admiral of Hell" curiously, and understood the origin of his nickname and why he dared to enter the ruins of the God's War alone.
"What about the sword? Is it a magical item too?"
She asked, pointing at the rapier at Ludwell's waist.
"It's called the 'Harris Rapier.' It's not the product of a single characteristic, but rather the result of the irregular aggregation of multiple characteristics," Klein, who could read the marionette's subconscious, explained. "Its sole ability is to impart absolute destructive power to its attacks."
No wonder the "Sword of Dawn" was almost destroyed by it... Thinking of the brief sword duel with the pirate general on the Black Tulip, Angel curled his lips and put away the thought of taking the rapier for his own use.
She is good at slashing and is more accustomed to this method of attack. The rapier that mainly attacks by stabbing is not suitable for her.
"So, the second question is, who is that woman?"
After sending Ludwell to the corner of the room, Klein picked up the lemon tea Enzo had poured and leaned back in his chair, asking.
"I heard His voice at the end of the Great Smog. Combined with your experience in the foggy town, I can confirm that He is the 'Mother of Heaven,' an angel from the Goddess Church."
Angel said, then frowned and continued to analyze:
"However, a Sequence 2 Angel should not have the ability to terminate the fusion process between the 'Artificial Death God' and Mr. Azik. Based on my probing attacks and Mr. Azik's reaction, the 'Artificial Death God' is most likely a Sequence 1, or even a part of Salinger, the 'Death God' who caused the Pale Disaster in the Fourth Epoch...
"And the 'Mother of Heaven' who suddenly appeared in the mausoleum was not only able to stop the 'God of Death' Salinger, but also had the energy to force Mr. Azik to make his own choice. She even addressed the God of Death by name without changing her tone.
"Most importantly, Mr. Azik just mentioned that he cannot reveal this identity unless 'He wishes us to know'..."
Is this really something a Sequence 2, or even a Sequence 1, can do?
Thinking of this, Angel had a guess that he couldn't even believe.
She looked at Klein, who was holding a teacup. He had long forgotten about drinking tea. His eyes were a little staring, and he was obviously recalling something and had formed his own judgment on the current speculation.
"When we placed our hands on the holy relic and swore an oath before the 'Sword of the Goddess,' perhaps we were already within its sight. You once said that stealing the Antigonus family notes was a 'test' for me. I've always wondered who was preparing this trial, and who was watching me the whole time..."
He murmured, his eyes gradually widening.
Then, they both turned their heads and looked out the window at the moon, which had once again peeked out from behind the clouds, casting its crimson light on the earth.
If it was Him, it all made sense.
As the victor of the Fourth Epoch War, “He” has every reason and power to call the “God of Death” directly.
As the pinnacle of the "Night" Path, He had every reason to pay attention to the "Death God" Path, which could exchange with it at a higher sequence.
As the "Lord of Sleep and Silence", it is quite reasonable for Him to prevent the resurrection of the "God of Death" Salinger and intercept a portion of his power.
Most importantly, when Azik recalled everything and was driven by the half of his soul left in his body to combine with the "artificial God of Death", his two believers, two "God's Favored Ones" were present, which enabled him to locate the secret tomb of the God of Death, come to the scene, and respond in time.
She is the Lord of Crimson, the Mother of Secrets, the Queen of Disaster and Fear, the Lord of Sleep and Silence, the Goddess of Night who is higher than the starry sky and longer than eternity!
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