Chapter 449 The Consequences of Failed Promotion
Kill him...
This is indeed the only way to deal with the loss of control. Angel "traveled" to the body of Cole Granger, who died after failing to be promoted, and woke up in a basement covered in blood, which even contained extraordinary characteristics. He saw old Neil, who was contaminated by the hidden sage, and who died in human form thanks to the efforts of the senior deacon "Sword of the Goddess". He also asked the Angel Lady of the Church to kill him when he was about to lose control after being promoted to "Pain" in the heavy haze and quelling the disaster. He was not unfamiliar with this situation.
No matter they were contaminated by some hidden existence or lost control due to failed promotion, they either died on the spot or turned into crazy and vicious beings. According to the internal documents of the church and senior Nighthawks, the only way to deal with them is to end their miserable lives.
But is there really no other way?
"For the past six months, I've been trapped in this collapsed mine, unable to leave, unable to die. This incomplete and out-of-control demigod body has endowed me with a lasting vitality, while the maddened part of me, driven by instinct, has invaded more dreams, attempting to 'live' in this constant dream."
Pierce's voice continued to emanate from the squirming mass of flesh.
"Invading dreams? You mean, the residents of the town above?"
Angel realized the point in the other person's words and asked back.
Could it be that the increasing number of tourists who are reluctant to leave the port town on Pala Island, and the residents who seem to be living in the past six months, have all been influenced by this out-of-control senior deacon?
"Not all of them. The distant plantations, other villages, and small towns on the island were unaffected. But it's true that I've woven a gigantic dream into the port town above the mine. It will gradually make them lose the ability to distinguish between reality and dreams, making them believe they're living in a single day six months ago. They'll gradually lose the motivation to change their current situation, becoming ignorant people who only repeat themselves.
"Originally, this dream would have ended after I successfully ascended to the throne. Unfortunately, I'm powerless to end it now. Most of the dream belongs to another me, a mad me. I believe I've been 'promoted' to the Night Watch, but am simply trapped in this rotting body. Therefore, I want to use more people, including tourists who come to the island and accidentally enter my dreams and are influenced by me, to weave a nightmare that will cover the entire island, becoming a true 'nightmare', and leave this place."
Could such an attempt really succeed? However, considering that the demigod "Lady of Despair" Panatia could create a massive smog that affected hundreds of thousands of people, a massive nightmare that would connect the entire island didn't seem so far-fetched.
Angel finally understood why all the strange phenomena were occurring on the island: the notice board at the bar that hadn't been updated in a while, the waiter's response that there was nothing unusual, and the tourists who had stayed there for up to six months...
"But the Mandated Punishers seem to have been here before and dealt with the mine incident. They didn't discover the nightmare he created. Moreover, there haven't been any related rumors on Pala Island for half a year until someone 'disappeared' recently..."
"The Mandated Punishers... they were only Sequence 7 at best. They were too easy to deal with. I used a simple 'excuse' from my dream to easily get rid of them, making the Church of the Storm believe that this was a simple gas leak. Furthermore, there were no real casualties. Those Storm believers quickly closed the case and left Pala Island."
There was a hint of disappointment in Pierce's tone.
"If they had noticed something was wrong earlier, even if they had reported it and had their saints deal with me, the problem wouldn't have escalated to this point. Lately, the alter ego in my dreams has been going increasingly insane, even disregarding the possibility of exposing himself, dragging more and more people into his nightmare. While I'm not sure if his outlandish plan will succeed, it will undoubtedly cause great harm to the residents of Pala Island."
It seems this senior deacon is very dissatisfied with the hasty conclusion of the case by the Mandated Punishers...
"So, you're also anxious to find someone who can end your life, and take care of Pierce in the dream before he completely leaves your body?"
Angel frowned and thought for a moment, then asked, suddenly remembering Leighton and his group who had started "digging for gold" a week ago, and added:
"Could it be that Leighton was influenced by you and tried to dig through the mine to expose you and attract the attention of the official Beyonders again?"
"Oh, I've been trying this all along, but the dominant force in the 'dream' is another me, and in reality I only possess the extraordinary ability of the 'gatekeeper'. However, after being contaminated during my promotion, ordinary spirits can't even approach this place, and I can barely influence anything outside the mine... Until recently, he, who was working hard to erode the dream, relaxed his vigilance against me, allowing me to control the dreams of some newcomers. So I approached Leighton and had them dig up copper ore in their dreams, mistaking it for some kind of gold..."
Then they dug copper for a whole week and thought they had made a fortune... Angel's mouth twitched, and he felt a little sad for Leighton and his group of "gold miners".
Not noticing Angel's complaints, Pierce continued to narrate in a low voice:
"Yesterday, a person unaffected by the Nightmare entered the mines. I thought the Holy Temple had finally noticed this place and sent saints to investigate. I didn't expect... you to be a witch. Sorry, I don't discriminate against people in the field of potions. I'm just curious about how you joined the Nighthawks."
"That's a bit complicated. Around the same time you failed to advance, I joined the Nighthawks in Tingen City..." Angel didn't want to elaborate on his past, so he casually replied, "But you can actually recognize Beyonders from the Witch Path. Is it because you've encountered someone from the Witch Cult before?"
"I rarely interact with this secret sect, but a few months ago, a strange, extraordinary creature capable of rapid movement through the spirit world broke into Pala Island. My alter-ego pulled me into his dreams and practically became part of his plan. As a result, I shared this creature's bizarre dreams and met many young women of your order... Hehe, they all seem to be witches of 'pain.'"
I moved quickly through the spirit world and even saw the Witch of Pain... Could she be the "Gazer" I'm looking for?
Angel reacted immediately and asked:
"Where is it now?"
"This extraordinary creature was overly alert and quickly emerged from the dream, leaving the island through the spirit world. However, I saw their gathering place in my dream. It's an island west of Zhongcheng Island, southwest of Hakata Port. Due to the chaotic location of the spirit world, I can't pinpoint the exact location, but there's a stranded pirate ship there, which should be easy to spot. If you want to see the scene in its dream, I can show it to you through dream entry. Unfortunately, the holy emblem in your hand blocks the influence of dreams..."
Southwest of Hakata Port, there is an island where a pirate ship ran aground... Angel carefully noted this information, nodded after a moment, and continued:
"Then how can I free you from your current suffering? Since you know I'm a Sequence 5, you should understand that I don't have the means to harm a demigod."
If Angel was still Sequence 6 and had not yet faced the "Lady of Despair", she might still think that the gap was just 2 sequences, which could be made up through magical items and tactics. However, the closer she got to the dividing line between the middle and high sequences, the more she understood what the title of "demigod" really meant.
"Or, I can return to the Middle Range Island as soon as possible and send a telegram to the church for help, asking them to send other senior deacons to help you as soon as possible."
For example, Lord Cecima, the "Sword of the Goddess," had fought head-on against Lanevus, who had received divine intervention... Angel added in his heart.
"No, it might be too late. I can sense that my other self's 'plan' has reached its end. Although I believe this method of achieving eternal life in dreams is unlikely to succeed, I can't take the risk," Pierce replied quickly and urgently in a muffled voice. "Besides, my body is in my hands now. In a few days, that may not be the case. I will let go of all my defenses. Use the black flames and the magical items in your hands to attack me with all your strength. You will definitely succeed..."
Before he finished speaking, the white feathers mixed with yellow oil on his body suddenly grew outwards and became more obvious. Angel's heart was pounding, and her spirit was reminding her like crazy that a huge danger was about to occur here. She did not hesitate, and her spirit locked onto the magic mirror she had left above her. Her body shattered like a mirror, and the glittering fragments were scattered all over the ground, among which a few dirty feathers were floating.
The next moment, she reappeared beside a broken dressing mirror above the mine. She first checked herself to see if there was anything unusual, then carefully stepped to the edge of the deep pit. She didn't dare to look directly down, but said loudly:
"Mr. Senior Deacon, what happened just now?"
She spoke in a calm tone, as if the sudden outbreak of danger was just an illusion, but in fact, she aimed the Good Luck Revolver in her right hand diagonally downwards, and took out the "Disaster" talisman in her left hand, and was ready for any battle.
"Just now... another me was trying to control my body, merging dreams, reality, and spirit into one, completely eradicating my existence..."
Pierce raised his voice a little so that Angel above the cave could hear it.
"It's too late to ask the church for help. I've temporarily suppressed him. You must immediately use all means to destroy this body. Otherwise, when he completely breaks free from the shackles of his body and enters the great nightmare of Para Island, I'm afraid I won't be the only one to deal with."
"It seems that this is the only way, but considering what happened before, you don't mind if I use the 'Sleeping Spell' to make you lose your resistance first, and then come back to you?"
Angel's voice was a little hesitant. She looked over and found that she was right above the "piece of meat".
"This is better. I will let go of my resistance, and you throw the talismans on me. About three will be effective, but you have to act quickly, otherwise he will probably use it to control my body."
Down in the cave, Pierce's answer was filled with a hint of relief and relaxation.
Holding the revolver in one hand, Angel used the other to take out a few talismans made of thin silver sheets, pinched one with his fingertips, and chanted softly:
"Night."
Infusing a little spirituality into the talisman, she threw out the silver piece, listening to the talisman making a slight explosion as it fell straight to the bottom of the cave, and a wave of peace of mind came from below.
"Night."
The second spell was activated, and two sleep-inducing waves came, making Angel, who was far away from the bottom of the cave, a little drowsy. Pierce's voice and the subtle sound of the meat squirming below had completely disappeared.
She picked up the third talisman and poured her spiritual energy into it until half of it was consumed.
"Disaster!"
A completely different ancient Hermes language sounded, and the "Disaster Spell" in her hand left her fingertips and fell downwards.
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