Chapter 973 Let Everyone See
The Fallen Angel's attitude towards Aiwass shocked everyone present.
Even though it was filled with malice and hatred, what was hidden in that attitude was extremely real—
——The high and mighty Fallen Angel actually regarded Aiwass as someone who could communicate with him on an equal footing!
The few people who had previously entered the ruins of the Tower of Babel with Aiwass immediately recalled Aiwass's conversation with the Fallen Angels:
[——I am not a snake. Snakes and I are sworn enemies, and Lucifer has approved of my revenge! I am the key the snakes use to open the door, and now I will betray my mission...]
[——What’s the difference between a snake and its tail?!]
This was the Fallen Angel's response at the time.
Could it be...
Saint John, who knew the secrets of the gods, realized the truth even faster.
——The only "snake" who can communicate with the Fallen Angels on equal terms, and even be hated by him... apart from the Snake Father, I'm afraid the only one who can do that is the Snake Father's son.
That is Huan Tiansi, known as the "Ouroboros"!
"Is Lord Aiwass part of...the Huantian Division?"
St. John murmured.
She had suspected this truth from the beginning. Aiwass's power was increasing at an incredibly rapid rate... not only in terms of his ability level, but also in his mastery of extraordinary skills. It was more like "remembering" than "learning"... However, at the time, she had suspected Die Tiansi or Die Tiansi's offspring.
Because the Butterfly Celestial Being possesses the ability to shed its skin, it often leaves behind only its power and body, transforming its soul into a mortal form. After an ordinary life, it returns to the dream world... This is the story of Zhuangzi dreaming of a butterfly. This perfectly aligns with the concept of "remembering."
And now it seems that it is actually Huan Tiansi...
In a sense, "eating the tail" and "shedding the skin" are similar.
But the difference is...
"The Ouroboros's tail..."
Saint John's expression grew serious. "But you will be devoured by the Ouroboros."
Snakes and their tails are mortal enemies.
"According to the records in the Holy Scriptures... although I don't know why, Huan Tiansi has a habit of cutting off a portion of his soul and placing it in the material world. Once it matures and becomes powerful, he kills it and devours it."
Saint John whispered to the others, "Huan Tiansi has repeated this cycle many times. That clone is called 'Snake Tail'."
"……snort."
The corners of Fallen Angel's mouth rose slightly, and he let out an inexplicable sneer.
Of course he knew why—but he didn't want to tell these people.
These people who have not been betrayed yet do not deserve the "solution to the puzzle" that he obtained after paying a price.
He paid the price for his naiveté, endured the pain, and experienced the despair of betrayal.
Now these people have paid nothing and are so naive - how can they get this knowledge?
"Remember? You told me the story of 'The Brave Man'."
The Fallen Angel turned back to gaze at Aiwass, his voice calm, "Facing a world on the verge of destruction, a brave man takes up his holy sword to challenge the Demon King... It's a wonderful story, and even my heart is moved."
Aiwass frowned slightly.
Of course he has no relevant memories because he is not Huan Tiansi.
Aiwass looked down at the people on the ground and shook his head slightly. He signaled not to start the boss fight yet. The Fallen Angels seemed to have something else to say, and perhaps they could get some key information.
After all, he really has no memory of Huan Tiansi's past.
And Huan Tiansi... will eventually become his biggest enemy.
"Every time the sun rises and sets, you tell a new story. The new story follows the old one. For a time, I believed it was something that had really happened, and even wanted to travel the world in search of the 'brave man.'"
Is this some kind of Thousand and One Nights? Huan Tian Si even updates daily...
Aiwass complained in his heart.
"But what really concerns me is what happens after the hero saves the world. People often don't realize that this person is the hero who saved the world, and they boast in front of the powerful hero. Or, even though they know that the hero defeated the Demon King, they have no idea of the desperate situation the world once faced.
"People forget history. Because they have never seen despair."
The methodical, deep voice of the Fallen Angel continued to echo through the sky, word by word: "Tell me, Snake Tail—is there any meaning in saving someone without anyone knowing about it?"
Aiwass was silent for a moment.
Seeing that the Fallen Angel still had no intention of launching an attack, he realized that he was not just asking himself questions, but was actually asking himself questions.
“…Of course.”
Aiwass replied: "Meaning is not given by others, but obtained from within oneself."
"……Oh."
The corners of Fallen Angel's mouth curled up slightly: "Do you know how the snake answered?"
——Don’t you know that I’m not a snake?
You call me snake one moment, snake tail the next. You're quite flexible...
Aiwass complained inwardly.
But this time it wasn't a question.
The Fallen Angel gave a direct answer: "He said, 'Saving the world must be a secret and must never be known to the public.'"
"……Why?"
Cardinal Galatea asked directly without fear.
The Fallen Angel lowered his head slightly towards Cardinal Galatea and replied, "Because if someone witnesses a miracle, they are creating a god. But there are no gods in this world. No being can solve all problems or alleviate all suffering. Therefore, the task of creating a god is doomed to failure and will only lead to despair.
When people face hardship, they turn to God for help. But just because a hero can defeat the Demon King doesn't mean they can bring happiness to everyone. The weight of prayers will eventually overwhelm the good in human nature, and unfulfilled wishes will turn into resentment. Even a hero can degenerate into a Demon King in their malice.
"The snake said - never let anyone know how far you are capable of going."
The words of the Fallen Angel were unexpectedly wise, calm, and profound.
That didn't look like the Fallen Angel that we saw in the cracks between worlds before, nor did it look like the one that had just wiped out the Fly Demon.
However, at this moment, the smile on Fallen Angel's mouth suddenly spread.
"--Since he said so, I'm going to do the opposite."
Without concealing his intense malice, the Fallen Angel laughed deeply and said, "Show off everything you have to the world, my hero...
"Let people know how powerful you are!"
The Fallen Angel did nothing, his power did not overflow.
However, in the next moment, the sky turned into a mirror, and a picture appeared in it.
The entire sky above the star turned into a huge "silent screen"!
Their confrontation at this moment was recorded by the nightmares under the fallen angels and projected into the sky!
Everyone who is on Xingti can see all this just by looking up.
Even the sky around the Star Antimony was transformed into a screen during the projection of the ceremony!
Yulia's eyes suddenly widened.
——Is the whole world watching here right now?!
To her, Avalon, Iris, and Star Antimony were the whole world.
The intense anxiety and tension made her heart beat rapidly.
"...Is this the ritual you prepared earlier?"
Looking at all this, Aiwass smiled instead.
He raised his eyebrows and said calmly, "Why, are you ready to lose?"
In fact, what Aiwass was really afraid of was that the Fallen Angels would directly attack Yulia.
But the Fallen Angels disdained to do such a thing. Because his purpose was not to make "Aivas" uncomfortable, he was targeting the Ring Angels.
Or perhaps it could be said that the enemy the Fallen Angels face is always the "Snake." And Aiwass, the "tail" of the snake, is merely the sweet condiment on his feast of revenge. Rather than Aiwass himself, the things he represents are far more worthy of the Fallen Angels' humiliation.
so……
Thinking of this, Aiwas' heart moved slightly and he suddenly stopped talking.
"You thought of it?"
Fallen Angel grinned, "It's too late."
Without him stretching out his hand to make a fist, Aiwass was suddenly grabbed through the air and floated up.
The next moment, a colorful mark of sin suddenly appeared on Aiwass's body.
With Aiwass at the center, a dazzling six-fold ring unfolded, locking him in the center. It looked like the ring that bound the hair of the Fallen Angel, only magnified many times over.
“—Get started!”
Ligeia was the first to react.
Even though they had just gone through two battles and hadn't had time to recover from their injuries, physical strength, and mana... they couldn't just watch the Fallen Angels attack Aiwass!
It just so happens that the Fallen Angel seems to be casting some spell, and this is the best time for them to take action!
However, the Fallen Angels completely ignored them and didn't even look at them.
"Pride, envy, lust, wrath, greed, laziness..."
The Fallen Angel extended his sharp right index finger, pointing out each and every one of the sins Aiwass bore, detailing them one by one. With each name he read out, he lightly tapped, and one of the halos magnified slightly, responding joyfully to the Fallen Angel's "roll call."
"——Oh, which one should I choose? It's so hard to decide."
Aiwass clearly felt a familiar tearing sensation within him—as the Sin Mark activated, his flesh and blood stirred and mutated. Intense negative emotions surged within him, but they were like rootless duckweed, unable to perfectly integrate with the current Aiwass... Therefore, although his flesh and blood bulged beneath his skin, it could not break through the skin and penetrate the outside.
But that is only "temporary".
The Sin Mark was constantly receiving power from the Fallen Angels, like turning on the tap of a swimming pool. Although it was empty at the moment, and although the water pressure increased with the higher the water level... the water would eventually overflow.
However, Aiwass was not too panicked.
He can just attract the attention of the Fallen Angels at this moment, allowing his teammates to take the opportunity to attack!
Although letting the healer act as a tank to attract fire may sound like a mistake...but as long as the healer is not dead, it is not a mistake!
The flames of the Flame-Rebellious Butterfly shone directly on the Fallen Angel, but he did not try to dodge. However, the place where the black bone armor was burned suddenly lit up with a faint blue flame. The Great Guardian was the first to rush over, riding a griffin and wrapped in a storm, and slashed the Fallen Angel heavily with the double swords blessed by Saint John!
Only the crisp sound of a knife flicking could be heard, but the Fallen Angel still did not react at all.
He simply waved his hand casually, as if to shoo away a fly. The invisible energy that gathered instantly knocked the Great Guardian to the ground.
And a lightless shield instantly condensed under him, completely absorbing the petrifying light of the insect amber!
(End of this chapter)
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