Chapter 506 Meeting of the Century

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"He agreed," Edward said.

The Demon of Knowledge still stared at the Southern Continent, nibbling on melon seeds casually: "Oh, he is willing to become a door? Is he sure? If so, I will immediately ask my subordinates to summon members of the Abraham family to prepare for the summoning ceremony."

That's what he said, but the demon of knowledge had no intention of moving at all, and he didn't even send out a torrent of knowledge.

And under the influence of the two gods, the upper echelons of the Abraham family - without angels, no, not even demigods, a few Sequence 7 already constituted the entire living force of the Abraham family - in the "Secret World" After the incident between "Saint" and Mr. These people gathered together, only two kilometers away from the Mystic Cathedral in a straight line.

But now, there are demigods and angels stationed in the Mystery Cathedral, and two kilometers is just a blink of an eye for them.

"By the way, what did you do just now?"

"I asked my son to travel to the stars, but he didn't want to, so I persuaded him." Edward replied, "But he still doesn't want to."

…

Edward looked at Traynor, who was holding the back collar that held his fate in his hand, and sighed: "My good boy, not only do you not want to go with me, but you also want to help? Are you really afraid that a bolt of lightning will kill you? Your little body is broken into pieces, are you afraid that your father and I will not be alone on the road? - Forget it, let me change the question, if you leave me at this time, it means leaving my protection, even so, you still want to go?"

Traynor frowned, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and said:

"I'm going."

"If you are really determined, then I will not save you." Edward said, "Even if you are in danger, I will use my attitude to prove to others that you are no longer under my protection. ."

Traynor only hesitated for half a second: "No problem."

"The kid with his elbows turned out."

Upon hearing this, Edward casually said some old-era slang, although Traynor didn't understand a word of it. His hand didn't let go, but his expression had returned to his usual emotionless look, as if he didn't take the answer seriously.

He looked at Traynor: "Even if you might be killed on the road?"

"I will pass through the spirit world and live as long as possible."

Traynor spoke briefly and quickly. When he noticed that his father was showing signs of relenting, he immediately became serious, "This is my personal behavior, so I won't bring any military or church members with me, so I can use the space between the sealed artifacts to appear at the scene." ! You are right, I cannot intervene in an angel-level battle. If I appear on such a battlefield rashly, I will only die in vain... But this is not a matter of tactics and strategy, but I cannot turn a blind eye! I want to help, just It’s for my own inner satisfaction, if you just take me away, I will never be able to let it go.”

Edward thought for a while and was noncommittal:

"What is your goal for your promotion so far?"

"What?" Traynor was startled.

Edward did not repeat the question a second time. Trainor was anxious for time and quickly figured out the purpose of the question. He thought for a moment and said in as calm a voice as possible:

"In the beginning, I worked hard to become a Sequence 4 in order to preserve some of my influence and status and avoid being purged by my family. ... Although I can't say that I have any deep feelings for the deceased clan members, I can't completely get rid of the shackles of blood after all. ."

"After that, the church and the council repeatedly launched attacks. I thought about running away with Ciel, so I chose to be promoted again."

If it is uncomfortable to stay in Trier, retaining the status of a noble and a family member of the Steam Blessed, but having to suffer ridicule, humiliation, and looks down your face... then leave here, leave Intis, and send you to the sea where you fled to the sea. Bernadette, this should make you happy again, right? ...But unfortunately, Ciel, who did not become a demigod, died in depression and panic before this day came.

Thinking of this, Traynor couldn't help but clicked his tongue:

"His Royal Highness the Red Angel also asked me if I wanted to be promoted to Sequence 2, but I have no idea in this regard."

Edward looked at him as if looking at something else. He suddenly let go of his hand and helped him straighten his wrinkled back collar.

"Go," He said, "This is your way."

Traynor looked at his father in confusion. After confirming that the other party was really not a fishing law enforcement officer, he turned around and ran away, turning into a flash of fire and disappearing into the corridor.

…

"that's all."

The Demon of Knowledge took a leisurely sip of tea and did not comment on this little episode.

Edward didn't intend to say much in this regard. He looked at the mansion where the Abraham family temporarily lived within his field of vision, saw the Demon of Knowledge's thoughts, and said with a smile:

"What if Klein doesn't agree?"

"If he doesn't agree, I also want to bring Bethel Abraham down." The Demon of Knowledge said calmly, "After meeting Klein with my own eyes, I am convinced that Klein may also be a mysterious person with a very personal personality. , but Bethel is the right ally for me.”

"No matter how reluctant Bethel Abraham is, he will still feel a certain amount of gratitude when he sees that I protect the last bloodline of the Abraham family. And I don't need a comrade to advance and retreat together. I only need a comrade who can open the seal and And don’t get in the way of my secrets.”

The Demon of Knowledge felt that his requirements were already very low.

It's a good thing that Klein values ​​love and justice, but the way he wavers between kindness and kindness is too human.

"If the current situation can force him to make a choice, that's the best. But no matter whether he has a choice or not, what he chooses, I will put Bethel Abraham back to add fuel to the current farce, and …”

The Demon of Knowledge looked at the north, holding a red bead like a walnut in his hand.

"...Try to seduce them."

Edward looked at the wolfberry and longan in his tea cup, at the uniqueness of the moon and a walnut that grew unusually large due to the uniqueness in his hand, and then looked at the carvings on the chair where the man was sitting.

"I think you are a bit biased." He said sincerely, "How about eating a few people from the Northern Continent to change your style?"

The Demon of Knowledge glanced at him and said nothing. He flicked his fingers, and a message turned into a ribbon of light and floated into the distance, notifying the Abraham family to start making preparations. And He stood up, preparing to prepare the ceremony himself in the Zenith Square of the Mystic Cathedral.

In the second ring area of ​​Trier, there is an official residence with a garden that once belonged to the Abraham family more than 200 years ago.

The only few Sequence 7 Beyonders currently in the Abraham family gathered here.

"...That's just the way it is."

Dorian Gray fully described the things related to Mr. "Gate" that the student Forsi told him: "Years of exile and sealing have made the ancestor go crazy, and he can only regain his consciousness occasionally. Even if he talks directly with him, Bear the malice that pollutes the spirit.”

A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses who looked like a university professor sighed and said:

"So that's it..."

There was some relief on his face, as if he could finally admit that the family curse came from the ancestor's cry for help.

After a second's pause, the man said resolutely:

"We have to find a way to help the ancestors get out of trouble. Only in this way can the curse on us be completely eliminated."

"Verdu, are you crazy? Letting a crazy King of Angels return will destroy the entire family!" Dorian couldn't help but reprimanded the other party.

The man named Verdu glanced at the other family members, and said with a serious face:

"Therefore, we must let the ancestor return to the real world as soon as possible while he is still partially conscious!"

"Once he escapes the state of being exiled and sealed, he will definitely gradually regain his sanity as he still has enough anchors."

"Dorian, you have fallen! You no longer want to restore the glory of the family and let us return to the top of the North and South Continents. You only hope to live a stable but mediocre life! Moreover, do you think we can still refuse now? Is there any room? The church of the sage and the god of knowledge acquiesces to our surrender. Does it care about our Sequence 7s? What the church wants is information about our ancestors!"

"If we don't hand it over, maybe the sage will give up on us! By then, who else will be able to accept and protect us?"

Yes, they have asked about the ritual of summoning ancestors more than once...

Dorian was silent for several seconds and said:

"But the risk in this regard is definitely lower than helping the ancestors to get out of trouble. The sage gave us shelter at the beginning, so that we could avoid the torture of the full moon. During this period, if I were not too young, I would have the confidence to take it Magic potion, become the 'Recorder' of Sequence 6."

Such behavior directly captured the hearts of almost everyone in the Abraham family. The torture that comes with blood is too painful.

Verdu's eyes lit up and he pursued the victory:

"Me too. Dorian, even if this is the case, if you and I are given some time, we will still have a good chance of promotion."

"Since elders like you who have passed their prime age can do it, then as long as we can get shelter and lift the curse, our next generation, the next generation, will definitely be able to get rid of the original restrictions and have the opportunity to push away the demigods. The door to people.”

Hearing these words, the two men and two women besides Dorian nodded slightly in agreement.

Even Dorian hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't think that a crazy angel king was something they could guess.

Seeing that Verdu's face was not very good, Dorian slowed down and said:

"What's more important is that we don't have the strength to complete that ritual now. No matter which path the demigods take, they are not easy to deal with. Among them, the demigods corresponding to the 'Soothsayer' and the 'Stealer' are both cunning and weird. , are known to be dangerous, even if we are willing to sacrifice ourselves and use '0' level sealed objects, it will be difficult to catch them."

Verdu pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, exhaled slowly and said:

"If that existence is willing to help and help the ancestor get out of trouble, that would be the best development. But before that, I will try my best to prepare the ceremony. Dorian, you must remember that the blood and glory of the Abraham family come from the ancestor. Without Him, there is no us.”

As he spoke, his eyes swept over the ancient, luxurious and elegant mural decorations in the conference hall of the official residence. The Abraham family once lived here, enjoying power and status, as well as their proud demigods.

That was an unforgettable honor.

"If this requires a sacrifice, then I will be the one to do it."

After saying that, he stood up, put on his hat, and prepared to leave the conference hall.

Dorian watched him leave, and after a long while he sighed:

"Verdu has been studying various occult materials, hoping to find a complete solution to the family curse. I think this persistence has been integrated into his blood..."

Several other Abraham family members nodded one after another and said:

"After he confirms that he cannot complete the ritual, he will probably give up..."

They also vaguely hope that Verdu can succeed, but they think it is almost impossible.

But as soon as Verdu opened the door, a torrent of information roared into the garden of Abraham's mansion. In the garden, he turned into a gray-faced man wearing old-style wizard robes. His hair gradually changed from pure white to the tip. The dark middle-aged man squinted at the location of the conference hall, looked at Verdu who pushed the door out, and suddenly said:

"The Lord invites you to go to the Cathedral of the Mysteries immediately."

After seeing clearly the appearance of the visitor, several Abrahams looked at each other in surprise and confusion. Dorian boldly spoke: "Your Highness..."

"Don't ask me, I'm very busy, I'm only responsible for taking you away."

The old-looking and impatient angel waved his hand, and the data immediately carried them involuntarily, flying straight from the spiritual world to the Mystic Cathedral. On the way, he said a few more words miserably:

"The Lord will recall your ancestors, and all you have to do is ensure that the ceremony is accurate."

"If it weren't for the importance of this matter, I wouldn't come to pick you up in person!"

boom!

Huge fireworks exploded in everyone's minds. The Abrahams who were caught traveling through the spirit world looked at each other and could hardly believe what their ears heard.

Even Verdu, who had just decided to recall the ancestor, was stunned now, and his gold-rimmed glasses were tilted to one side.

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"The probability of you becoming a 'door'..."

"Does that need to be said?"

The smile on the outer god's face didn't even move:

"Of course one hundred percent."

After finishing speaking, He looked at the same expression on Klein's face and spoke out what they were thinking:

"Of course the promotion probability is nonsense. As long as you think about it, you will not fail. But if you are asking about you - Klein Moretti's promotion success rate, not the 'Secret Successor', then your probability It’s frighteningly low. I became Sequence 2 the day before yesterday, and today I am preparing to become a god and cross Sequence 1... But why don’t you listen to what you are saying? Aren’t you very worried about losing your humanity, and have you carefully protected it so far? "

"The fact that I can still make this choice means that my humanity is still alive."

Klein closed his eyes. His face showed reluctance, but he still said seriously:

"In communicating with you, the Demon of Knowledge, and other mythical creatures, I realized that the 'human nature' that was forcibly preserved will eventually be alienated into the impression of acting, acting myself, acting as a believer... In this case, I can start from Use actions to judge whether I am Klein Moretti, rather than just standing here confident that I am still me and worrying about what I will lose if I am promoted."

"As long as my goals haven't changed, as long as my beliefs remain the same, I will still be Klein Moretti."

"Then what?" The Outer God asked, "After becoming a 'Gate', what are you going to do?"

"I--"

Klein quickly thought about what he could do, and suddenly realized that if he became a true god, many problems would be solved directly! Although the premise is that he is still him at that time... But if he really has the power of the "door"...

"The curse on the family of Abraham can be lifted!"

"Forsi will no longer have to suffer the torture of the full moon's gibbering..."

"My followers, Silver City and Moon City will have the fastest movement speed and the protection of a true god. I may have some ability to protect them from the threat of Amon, even if it is just a little more..."

"I can also take this opportunity to find out what the 'Yellow Light Wenitan' means when he says that the day the curse is lifted is the beginning of the disaster."

A long list of benefits flashed through his mind, and he felt instantly inspired.

"...But, will Bethel Abraham also die because of my promotion?"

Klein hesitated briefly. From his perspective, Bethel Abraham is a completely innocent person who has no conflict or hatred with him. In a sense, he is also one of his predecessors on the road of "becoming the Lord of Mysteries". Being polluted should not be His purpose. "Wandering the Starry Sky" may be a promotion ceremony on the "Gate" path, and He will inevitably be polluted in the process - the cry for help becomes a curse for his descendants. This matter is placed in the Anyone can be disappointed.

It is absolutely impossible to say that Bethel Abraham does not want to compete for the Lord of Mysteries... However, it is really unimaginable. In the Fourth Age, Antigonus, Bethel, and Chara Zoroas De and Amon, these powerful men from adjacent paths can actually get together.

Klein thought for a moment.

But sequence promotion is not just playing house. When you choose a path, your enemies and friends have already been determined. When you are determined to reach the top of this path, all people with lofty ideals on adjacent paths will become enemies, even friends...

After making the decision to gradually lose his humanity, Klein found that another obstacle he encountered was that he could not make up his mind to kill an innocent competitor.

"The way you sway back and forth annoys me. You're already in Sequence 2, but you're still so indecisive."

A voice suddenly rushed into his mind, and the Demon of Knowledge said impatiently:

"I can give you a chance. If you have the ability, let Him give up suicide and accept my resurrection."

"It just so happens that He resists communication with all non-human beings, including gods. Maybe you will have some common language with Him. Of course, if you are eaten by Him, then I will bring Bethel Abraham back to the earth. "

Klein perked up and was about to speak when he heard the Demon of Knowledge say his second sentence.

"Since you have decided to accept my conditions now, then listen carefully. I have only two requirements: First, I hope to open the seal of the Western Continent on the eve of the end. Second, I want to kill the God of Thunder, and you are not allowed to help him. "

Klein was silent for a moment. He turned to look at the sky in the distance, but he saw nothing except the clouds in the sky:

"... Regarding the second item, I accept your conditions."

"Because now I also have people I want to help. Not just Richard Ernst, but also the people of the Highlands. I help them fight against this crisis and resist the attack of the God of Thunder, but I will not shelter them. They, they don’t need to believe in me, they can continue to live like this.”

The Demon of Knowledge paused for a second, and then the impatience in his tone disappeared and became kinder.

"Then our contract is established."

Klein felt something and quickly raised his head and looked at the sky.

In an instant, countless stars in the sky lit up one after another, forming a huge star map that encompassed the entire sky - and then, the starlight scattered like crumbs, forming a bridge to the sky in front of Klein, like the grandest fireworks. .

"Oh my God!"

On the beach, everyone in the God's Abandoned Land who was preparing tables, chairs and food was stunned. They opened their mouths wide, looked at the vast stars and countless mysterious patterns in the sky, and excitedly asked the people around them:

"Is this the sky outside? It's so beautiful!"

"These stars are very similar to those recorded in ancient books? Do they have any other names in the outside world?"

Daniz, who was asked about it, also opened his mouth wide, staring blankly at the sky with Alger. After being pushed by someone around him, he could only stammer:

"This, this is a rare sight in the outside world!"

"You guys are so lucky. I haven't seen it either... Don't ask, don't ask me! Have you seen the 'Future' over there? They specialize in studying astrology, go and ask them!"

Alger looked at Cattleya, only to see that the crew members on the "Future" remained silent. Cattleya even lowered her head and closed her eyes, as if she was praying.

Could this be...

Alger's heart was shaken, and he immediately scanned his surroundings. Sure enough, he did not see the spiritual brilliance of the "world"!

"Sure enough..." He seemed to have understood something.

In the jungle.

This scene seemed familiar. Klein looked at the Starlight Staircase and the Bridge in front of him and felt very astonished, as if he had gone back to the day when Cattleya came to pick him up at the port when he was still Gehrman Sparrow.

But soon, he had a clear understanding in his heart:

This is not the same path, but the demon of knowledge announcing to the gods of the northern continent in this extremely high-profile way——

"Cline Moretti has become my recommendation as the 'Lord of Mysteries'!"

With his mind in shock, Klein took steps without much hesitation and stepped on the first layer of starlight steps.

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the place, and the light and stars in the sky disappeared, as if it was just an illusion.

Klein only felt that his vision was flooded by white light. When the light dissipated, he found that he was in the sky.

He is standing in the air, no, or rather in the universe!

The world in front of him is an endless black void, and there are countless large and small luminous stars extending into the infinite void. They emit weak and various colors of light. These lights come from dozens of light-years or even hundreds of lights. years outside.

Klein couldn't help but feel horrified, and then he saw the Demon of Knowledge standing not far away. Various items in front of this god are arranged into a mysterious magic circle, and a brush is constantly describing the details of the summoning magic circle.

"Stand there."

The Demon of Knowledge said.

Klein stood still obediently. Then, he felt that his surroundings seemed to be turning red rapidly. Red light fell on his surroundings from top to bottom. A line of sight seemed to fall from an extremely distant place, and it just happened to fall on him. on him, and kept getting closer.

Just when Klein was suspicious and alert, the Demon of Knowledge in the distance took out a red ball from his sleeve.

He was unhurried, and the uniqueness of the "moon" was suspended in the palm of His hand, shining brightly.

In an instant, the light in the sky became chaotic, alternating between red and white. Klein did not dare to raise his head. He only felt countless terrifying spiritual powers that seemed to tear him to pieces at any time rapidly clashing above his head, and the stars in the sky were instantly destroyed. It shattered a lot.

But then, the red light gradually faded, and the snow-white moonlight fell on Klein's back and side. He felt something in his heart, but he didn't dare to look up.

Just when he was thinking about something, suddenly——

clatter.

There was a sound of footsteps behind him.

It seemed like someone fell from the sky, stepped lightly on the "ground" made of void, and looked towards him.

TBC

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Backlund, the Hall family residence.

Just when Audrey was about to arrive at the restaurant, she suddenly raised her head and saw a translucent figure floating there outside the window.

She stared at the figure and felt that the translucent appearance was extremely familiar - not like a resentful spirit or a dead spirit, but like it was the first time she saw Forsi, who was still an "apprentice", using his extraordinary abilities. Her body changed. became translucent and passed through the wall.

apprentice? No, the Hall family is protected by extraordinary people, so those who come must be mid-sequence, or even higher. If Bishop Elektra in St. Selina Church does not respond, then the visitor is most likely a demigod!

Audrey was thinking about the other party's purpose when she saw the other party draw a cross sign on his chest.

"Aurora Society..."

Mrs. Caitlin and Anne suddenly heard Audrey's call. They looked at her at the same time and saw a pair of golden eyes. (End of chapter)