Chapter 356: Holy Entity Aiwass
That’s not all.
In addition to Yeats's reaction giving Aiwass some information, Merlin's reaction contained even more information.
According to Aiwass's understanding of Merlin, he is an apostle who really likes to join in the fun and have fun, which is why he likes to wander around the world.
Apostles can only unleash their sixth-level power, the world's upper limit, within their master's temple. Most apostles remain in the Dream Realm, solely responsible for responding to rituals. A few are assigned by their masters to the temple to answer requests from believers. Only a very small number of apostles leave the temple, usually to complete a mission.
——Because once the apostles leave the temple, they will become very weak.
First of all, the power of the Heavenly Master and the Pillar God granted by the Lord cannot be used. Secondly, the level will be far higher than the world's upper limit and will return to the level of the material world, which is at most the upper-level phantom demon at the peak level of the fifth energy level.
And generally speaking, the Pillar Gods would not allow their apostles to interfere in the material world. Instead, it was the apostles of the Celestial Gods who liked to stir up trouble—like Vivian, for example.
While apostles can teleport between their lord's temples, they cannot use this ability once they leave the temple. However, Merlin possesses the ability to teleport, so he is not bound by this rule. Moreover, he is not an apostle who is weak in nature and is simply selected and promoted.
As one of the few apostles who dared to wander around, Merlin had his own confidence.
Some Apostles don't possess particularly strong combat abilities. After all, most Apostles aren't creatures of the Dream Realm, but rather ascended mortals. For example, some Apostles of the Adaptation Path may be doctors by training; some Apostles of the Balance Path may have been scholars or scientists in their lifetimes. The choice of an Apostle has nothing to do with their previous extraordinary strength; it simply depends on whether the corresponding Path's Celestial Masters and Pillar Gods have a favorable opinion of them.
Their own level might not even reach the fifth or fourth energy level... In extreme cases, they could even become mortal apostles. Even with the racial bonus of a higher-level phantom demon, they would still face numerous inconveniences. While the status of an apostle makes most people afraid to touch it, it's not impossible that other Tianshi believers who already have conflicts with the corresponding pillar deity or Tianshi would deliberately provoke them.
But Merlin was different.
Before becoming Wei Zhe's apostle, he was a Kalashnikov and a fifth-level mage. Furthermore, he was also a fifth-level swordsman—a true peak powerhouse of the third path and fifth level.
Originally a "Swordsman" of the Path of Strength, he became an Overseer. And with the blessing of the Silver Crown Dragon, he even helped Merlin ascend to the rank of Arbitrator. Throughout the game, Merlin remained active in the Material Plane until the mid-to-late game stages, occasionally appearing in both the main and side quests—he also frequently hosted 4399 mini-game events. Although Aiwass generally didn't bother playing due to the low rewards, his presence was still quite noticeable.
Aiwass still remembered the Apostle-themed cosplay costumes once released in the mall. They cost 120 yuan each, quite expensive by fashion standards. The men's costume from the Path of Wisdom was Merlin's. At the time, Merlin's costume was at least in the top three in sales... It was clear he was incredibly popular.
Merlin would never turn a blind eye to the "freezing" of Eagle Point Village. He would be very curious and would start to talk about it while investigating. But now he looked as if he had not noticed anything at all;
Aiwass remembered that the werewolf was probably Vivian's lapdog—because in that dungeon, he started reciting the love poems he had written to Vivian, buffing the players. Merlin was somewhat of Vivian's ex-boyfriend, and although Vivian had once tried to murder him...he was now too calm with Yeats.
The holy sword he manifested in his hand, the "Red-Handled Sword," was the one Merlin had shattered and sealed. Later, Bishop Mathers entered the realm because he was controlled by this sword... Merlin couldn't have failed to recognize it, nor could he have failed to recognize Bishop Mathers, who wielded the holy sword. However, when Aiwass mentioned that Mathers knew Yeats, Merlin said nothing.
These clues came together in Aiwas's mind -
Vivian, Jacob, Merlin, Yeats, Mathers... and Shadow Sky, Swamp Man, the Book of Law, the Divine Entity, and Haena, the fragment of Lancelot...
These "older generations" all seemed to have been involved in something, something that was closely connected to their past and future...
——One of the breakthroughs is Yeats, who once left this "small group" but will have a close connection with it in the future.
For the moment, he suppressed what he wanted to say. Aiwass looked back at the bound giant and asked Merlin, "Sir Merlin, are you planning to capture this giant and send him back to Glass Island?"
——When Avalon was first founded and the giant prince Wolfram was still a child, he was captured and sealed by Merlin.
And now that Wolfram has escaped from prison, it seems there will be no problem for Merlin to come back and recapture him.
But Merlin asked Aiwass instead: "Do you want me to take him back?"
"If possible," Aiwass replied softly, "I certainly hope to solve this problem by other means."
"For example?"
"I want to kill him myself."
Aiwass said righteously: "For revenge, for peace of mind, and for justice. I don't want him to live, but I hope that the one who kills him will be me."
——And experience.
Aiwass added in his mind.
The Punishment Demon was directly chopped into pieces by Wei Zhe, and Aiwass completely drained his original power, making it highly likely that he would not be able to be resurrected. But the problem was that Aiwass did not gain any experience either.
He wasn't afraid of Noble Red—it was just a Star Antimony dog. Aiwass's combat power was completely different from before, and the most they could do to cause trouble was to give Aiwass a large experience pack.
But it would be a real loss if I didn't gain any experience from the Giant Prince.
Although Aiwass's experience was completely overflowing, no one knew how much experience was needed for higher-level divine arts, so he definitely had to stockpile it first.
But after hearing what Aiwass said, Merlin just smiled knowingly, as if he had heard some answer that satisfied him.
"It's okay," he generously gave it to Aiwass, "I'm saving it for you. This is a gift and a reward for you. The information you told me is very important. It is very likely to save Avalon from a catastrophic disaster. You are right, there is indeed a problem with the Shadow of Avalon Ritual. I have already informed little Sophia. She will not perform this ceremony again."
……Um?
Upon hearing this reply, Aiwass was stunned.
Left it for me...?
What's the meaning?
How do you know I want to kill him myself?
Seeing Aiwass's expression turn serious and cautious, Merlin simply pushed his monocle and smiled naturally and approachably like an older brother. "Don't be too nervous—or rather, you don't have to hide that secret anymore. The fact that the seal left by Jacob will be opened for you is proof of that."
"—The ability to become infinitely stronger by defeating the powerful is the greatest characteristic of the 'Divine Entity'. It is also the source of power that transcends the Tao.
"And the seal on the Book of Law requires a divine entity to open. Because it is closely related to the divine entity."
Having said that, Merlin looked at the pit emitting a hazy purple light, but felt inexplicably sad.
"...Is this the Book of Law?"
As Aiwass looked at it, Sherlock subconsciously walked up, side by side with Aiwass and Merlin, wanting to look down into the pit.
It wasn't a book—or rather, it wasn't a book yet.
Instead, it was a gem floating in the air, emitting a faint bright purple glow.
"I know the existence of the Book of Law, and I know what Jacob did. The Book of Law involves the level of the Heavenly Officials... Ordinary pages cannot contain this power."
Merlin replied softly, "Only the power of dreams can contain it. And only voluntary devotion can contain the transcendence that can break free from all shackles."
"This is……"
As Aiwas looked at the flickering gem, the familiar feeling became clearer and clearer.
It was as if it was calling me.
"You know her...you've met her."
Merlin stood behind Aiwass and replied softly, "That's why you saw me then, and that's why you saw me here...
"—It is the remains of a young incubus that was hatched not long ago.
"Or to be more specific, it's 'Daiya'."
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