Chapter 490: Kunpeng of Phantom Shape (Two in One)

Chapter 491: Kunpeng of the Phantom (Two-in-One)

Originally, the consultant was still confused and didn't know what happened.

But when he heard the laughter, Aiwas saw that "Sherlock" calmed down in an instant, rubbed his face, made a sleepy expression, and found an excuse for his previous gaffe: "I was a little sleepy... When I just woke up, I thought I was dreaming..."

... The reaction was quite fast.

Aiwas's mouth corners slightly raised, and he praised in his heart.

"It's just a pity," Aiwas said meaningfully, "This is not a dream, but reality."

- Unfortunately, this is a dream. And you are just a person in the dream, and you will disappear like a bubble when I wake up.

The consultant said sarcastically in his heart.

After calming down a little, he realized what he was going to do now.

Now the war is roaring outside, and even in the secluded White Queen District, you can hear exclamations and screams-you know, this is Glass Island, the capital of Avalon!

After such a big incident, Oswald, the housekeeper of Aiwas's family, did not show up to take him away. Even only himself and Aiwas appeared here, and everyone else disappeared without a trace... This can only mean one thing, that is, they have all left the Glass Island.

He lost his memory for a period of time, or there was a problem with the ceremony itself... This is possible.

The consultant has also heard of special cases where the promotion ceremony was interfered with or the dream was shaken by the intruder, causing the promoted person to have an accident. This is also the reason why you have to take dream intoxication when you are promoted-when the time in the dream lasts too long, or the promoted person's body in reality is obviously affected, it may cause the dream of the promotion ceremony to become blurred.

But no matter what the reason is, it doesn't matter.

In the end, he lost one or several days of memory.

Judging from the colossus outside, I'm afraid he lost more than one day's memory-perhaps the third day, or perhaps the fourth day. Surviving from the colossus... This is in line with the difficulty of the promotion ceremony set by the Lord of Scales and Feathers.

And so many people left at the same time at this point in time, only to escort Isabel to the Church!

The consultant's eyes moved slightly, and he analyzed rapidly in his mind:

Detective Sherlock was a detective who could go to the Queen to report before the banquet began, which shows that he is very loyal to the royal family.

Now he was rescued by Shafiya, but he did not leave with the princess... This can only mean that he stayed here for something to do.

Similarly, the same is true for Aiwass.

Although the consultant now has top-secret intelligence, knowing that Aiwass and Princess Isabel are actually in a relationship that is superficially harmonious and wary of each other. But even so tit-for-tat, they obviously trust each other very much - otherwise Princess Isabel would never go to Moriarty Manor at this time.

Rather than being enemies, it is better to say that they are both enemies and friends.

... Thinking about it this way, I am a little envious of them. The consultant curled his lips.

In this case, Isabel would only leave Aiwass and Sherlock here to complete an important task that must be completed!

- Complete the National Defense Ceremony·Shadow of Avalon!

In that case, another problem comes...

The consultant looked at Aiwass, hesitant to speak.

He was thinking carefully, how much does "Sherlock" know about this matter now. If he said something in advance that he shouldn't know, or if there was something that had been said but he didn't know it now, it would inevitably arouse Bishop Moriarty's suspicion...

And Aiwass just looked at Sherlock's sudden silence and guessed what he was thinking.

So he very considerately passed the message to the consultant to keep the conversation going normally-

Aiwass said seriously with a serious expression: "It seems that we can't wait any longer. Even if it's not the agreed time yet, we have to prepare the "Shadow of Avalon" ceremony in advance.

"If we wait until the Star Antimony army completely controls the Glass Island, it will become very difficult for us to take action. ”

——I see.

I already know this key information. I am not taking action now because it is not time yet...

The consultant's mind lit up and he immediately grasped the current task progress.

Now there is only one question.

Is the "Olive", who has been promoted to the Transcendent Path, still alive? If he is dead, how can they find a Transcendent Path Extraordinary who can be trusted by Bishop Moriarty and can be called controllable in Avalon?

Thinking of this, "Sherlock" just nodded: "I'll listen to you, Bishop. What are you going to do now? "

At this time, it seemed that there was a movement downstairs... and cautious footsteps were heard upstairs.

- Is there anyone here?

Evans and Sherlock raised their heads at the same time and looked upstairs.

They saw a white-haired, majestic, lion-like old man standing there. When he saw Edwards and Sherlock, he was stunned for a moment, and his originally frowned brows became even more frowned.

That man was John Osborne.

One of the two court ritualists in Avalon, a colleague of Teacher Iben.

At the same time, he was also the only court ritualist of the Avalon royal family before Iben, a foreigner, was recruited by the queen. Unlike Iben, just looking at his eyebrows, facial features and fair skin, you can tell that this old man is a native of Avalon.

If he hadn't existed...even Queen Sophia wouldn't have dared to recruit a foreigner who didn't know the details to be a court ritualist.

In the ancient Parthian Empire, the name "Iben" can be called "son of someone", which is obviously a middle preposition in a string of names. This name, apart from telling people that he is a Parthian, actually has no recognition at all. The name "Iben" is actually equivalent to calling him a nickname like "Parthian".

According to Iben himself, it was because when he first came into contact with the Scaleless Hand, because the name given in the self-introduction was too long, they didn't remember it, but only remembered the "middle name Iben". Later, this became Iben's new name in Avalon. When he was recruited by Queen Sophia, he was recruited for "Iben of the Scaleless Hand".

And Osborn, like Iben, is a third-level extraordinary person-just a ritualist, and has not advanced to a great wizard.

As a spellcaster, he appeared here at this moment, and showed such surprise and hesitation...

The one who played "John Osborne" at this moment was probably Mr. Iben, codenamed "Olive"!

...Strange, why didn't he use his own body?

Is it because Iben is no longer in Avalon in this timeline?

Aiwass thought in his heart, and planned to test him and hint him not to reveal his identity.

"Mr. Osborn, you're awake."

Evans nodded slightly to him and said politely: "Sorry, did I wake you up? But I had to wake you up anyway. The Star Antimony outside seems to have broken in. We must rush to the Temple of Silver and Tin as soon as possible to complete the Avalon Shadow Ceremony - Detective Hermes will assist us."

As he spoke, Aiwas introduced Sherlock: "This is the most reliable ritualist in Avalon. He and I are quite familiar with each other. We used to have some master-disciple relationship... We just invited him back last night. The ceremony entrusted to us by Her Highness Isabel still depends on him to complete."

"Osborn" heard this and immediately understood the identities of Aiwas and Sherlock, as well as the cause and effect of the matter.

So the white-haired old man touched his beard like a lion's mane, nodded slightly and said seriously: "I can't be called the first. Compared with that Lord 'Eben', I am really far behind."

Hearing this, Aiwas almost laughed out loud.

He tried very hard to keep a straight face and look serious.

Osborn walked down the stairs and extended his hand to Sherlock from a distance.

"Nice to meet you, Detective Hermes."

The old ritualist said meaningfully: "I hope we can cooperate happily in the future - at least I hope to cooperate with you."

He guessed who Sherlock was, and also realized that the other party must not know the true identity of Aiwass.

Otherwise, if they were all promoted, there would be no need to be so vague. Promoted people only talk about things outside the ceremony quietly with promoted people, and if it does not affect the rationality of the "NPC" and the plot, they will not be punished.

"Me too."

Hearing this, the consultant also understood what the old ritualist meant.

- He was hinting to me that he was Olive!

Fortunately, "Olive" came by himself!

The consultant was relieved and thought that the ritualist of the ancient country of Anxi was still reliable.

If Olive is a demonologist or a demon from Xingtan, he would probably have started to act alone now...

So the consultant also went up to shake hands with the old ritualist with a smile, and said cryptically: "I have been ready to cooperate with you... I can't wait."

The implication is that my rejection path has not surpassed the path.

"--Then add me."

And at this moment, a slightly cold but steady voice came.

Aiwass looked in the direction of the voice and saw another person.

He was a little bit overwhelmed.

The man was wearing a black dress, his hair was neatly combed, his expression was solemn and solemn, and he was holding a heavy cane.

He walked down politely, his steps were light and steady. He bowed slightly to Aiwass and said softly: "I really trouble you to take care of my brother Sherlock, Bishop. And Mr. Ritualist... Let us protect the safety of both of you."

His voice was very light and gentle, and he seemed very gentlemanly.

——But the problem is, this person's name should be "Mycroft Hermes".

Hearing the fat man's slow but polite words, Aiwass felt goosebumps all over his body.

...Help, help.

If Mycroft speaks normally, how can he be so disgusting...

——I really want to expose Miss "Grape" directly!

Aiwass only hates that he is a promoted person and has not exposed the abilities of other promoted people at all.

"Olive" beside him also feels uncomfortable.

Iben also knows Mycroft and knows what kind of style the fat man usually has - in general, he is very close to the casual attitude of Ms. Meg, and his daily behavior highlights three tricks:

"It's none of my business", "It's none of your business", "I'll leave if it's okay".

And now this "Mycroft" looks just like a noble lady, polite, gentle and well-behaved... Even her usually messy greasy hair is combed neatly. As if she has obsessive-compulsive disorder or cleanliness, she has made herself clean and tidy in a very limited time.

Aiwass even suspected that Grape had used a spell to wash Mycroft's hair...

"Olive" guessed that Aiwass was keeping a disguise, so he couldn't even hint to "Mycroft" that there was something wrong with his performance - if Aiwass saw through it all, then he who didn't reveal it would become suspicious. So the two of them who knew Mycroft had to pretend that Miss Grape's performance was flawless.

Thinking of this, Aiwas was suddenly grateful.

Thank God, Sherlock didn't follow them into the ceremony.

But thinking of this, he suddenly felt a little regretful.

Because Aiwass really wanted Sherlock to see this scene.

Fortunately, "Sherlock" himself didn't realize what was wrong with his "brother" who only existed in the setting.

He just frowned and looked at the other person, and soon seemed to recognize the other person's identity from some details.

"Brother, come with me."

"Sherlock" said coldly to "Mycroft" and took him away. Before leaving, he also politely said to Aiwass: "My Lord Bishop, please wait for us for a while."

After the two of them left, Aiwass and Ibn looked at each other and sighed at the same time.

"What are you going to do?"

Ibn lowered his voice and asked Aiwass: "You said the Avalon Shadow Ceremony? Didn't you say that there was a problem with that ceremony?"

Aiwass shook his head slightly: "Let's talk about it outside. Let me tell you what this ceremony requires and how to proceed."

So Aiwass relayed the information he got from Isabel to old Ibn.

The consultant and Grape came back soon.

And Aiwass also returned to his normal voice: "Do you have the Queen's Blood?"

"Yes, I brought it down. I carry it with me now."

"Then it depends on you... I will pray and treat you."

Looking at the consultant and Grape who came back, Aiwass nodded slightly and said seriously: "I will pray for you once now, and then we will set off. I have a bad feeling, we'd better not delay too long."

"Who are you going to pray to?"

At this moment, the consultant suddenly asked.

"Of course it's the candle master." Aiwass replied.

"Sherlock" touched his chin and said seriously: "It's very dangerous outside now. It may be difficult for us to just approach the Silver and Tin Palace. In this case, we may need the protection of the way of adaptation more...

"If possible, please ask the bishop to pray to the Lord of Scales and Feathers. "

For some reason, after coming into contact with Grape, the consultant suddenly began to doubt Aiwas's identity.

The Lord of Scales and Feathers was in charge of the promotion ceremony itself - which meant that He was most likely watching them now. If it were an ordinary priest, he would not dare to pray to Him at this time. It was probably as bold as a candidate suddenly asking the invigilator for contact information during an exam, chatting without paying attention to others.

Although this is not dangerous, it is at least disrespectful - priests usually have awe for the Nine Pillars. And the fact that the Lord of Scales and Feathers was watching them, only the promoted people would know.

Obviously, the consultant's suspicion was not deep.

But his temptation was meaningless to Aiwas. Because Aiwas had already prayed to the Lord of Scales and Feathers.

"No problem."

Aiwas nodded and followed suit: "You are right... At this time, we should indeed pray to the Lord of Scales and Feathers. "

His idea was very simple.

No matter whether there was any accident in this promotion ceremony...but in the promotion ceremony built by the Lord of Scales and Feathers himself, even if there was an accident, it was definitely within His expectations.

In the path of adaptation controlled by the Lord of Scales and Feathers, there are two professional inheritances that can predict the future: prophet and astrologer. The Lord of Scales and Feathers himself has the ability to peek into the future. And if he can see the future, it means that the situation they are facing now is part of the promotion ceremony.

It is even possible that their mission was determined based on the "modified promotion ceremony"!

Whether it is "The Heart is the Sanctuary" or rescuing Sherlock, it is closely related to their current actions.

It is because Aiwas rescued Sherlock and killed him in time. Minister Droste was not the only reason they gathered together at this time; Isabel also completed her task, fabricating a false "history" and making everyone believe it, so she could come here to see Aiwas.

Therefore, she had the opportunity to let "Sherlock" know about the Avalon Shadow Ceremony and let the consultant stay here.

From this perspective, no matter what they thought or did, it was within the expectations of the Lord of Scales and Feathers. He did not design "enemies that would chase them anywhere", but guessed the every move of the promoted from the very beginning, so he placed enemies in advance on the road they must go.

Then even Aiwas's prayer at this moment should be within his expectations-

Aiwas asked Ibn for a pinch of emerald dust.

His left hand held the gem dust, and his right hand touched his forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and heart once. Then Aiwas put his right hand on the back of his left fist and chanted loudly: "I worship the Lord of Scales and Feathers--"

As he said this, he turned his hand over and spread it out.

The powder turned into green smoke and rose up, surrounding everyone.

Aiwas's voice gradually became lower: "The God of the Holy Number Six, the God of Scales and Feathers, the God of Thousand Clothes and Various Appearances... the Shape-shifting Kunpeng!

"Please grant us the ability to hide our bodies, so that we can go to our destination without being discovered!"

The four of them hid their bodies immediately.

It was not completely invisible. If you move in a place with sufficient light, you can still see some distortion and blur with the naked eye. But if it is at night when the light is not enough, this is enough.

Aiwas's voice was also distorted by the blessing from the prayer, becoming turbid and distorted: "The group invisibility can last for three hours. Everyone go and pack up the things you need first. Meet at the door in five minutes.

"Now the outside may have been blocked by the Star Antimony Army. We have to pass through the blocked area, go to the Temple of Silver and Tin to get something, and then go to the Chapel of Saint Guinevere."

In order to complete the Shadow of Avalon ritual, the elven dagger separated from the holy sword "Arondette" hanging in the Queen's bedroom is indispensable.

But Aiwass didn't see it when he went there before, so it must have been hidden somewhere else.

But thinking of this, Aiwass had a new doubt in his heart-

He remembered that the other Arondette seemed to have been stolen by Vivian and hidden in Haina. Later, it disappeared inexplicably... Maybe it was taken away by someone, or it might have melted into Haina's body. Anyway, it is not in the array base of the Shadow of Avalon ritual at all, which directly caused the ritual to pull down the Shadow Tiansi by mistake.

... Then the question is.

Now that he is holding the Shadow of Avalon ritual at this time, what will he pull down?

Where is the other Arondite now?

In this world line, Aiwass has no desire to transcend, so will there be Haena?

...If there is Haena, could it be that Haena's soul is directly pulled here?

And if there is no Haena at all in this world line where Aiwass has no desire to transcend...

"That's a big problem." Aiwass murmured in a low voice.