High in the sky in Trier, a huge ancient mottled shadow emerged. It was like a wall clock carved from stone. It was divided into twelve grids. Each grid was either gray-white or blue-black, intermingled with each other and clearly defined.
The symbols vary.
when!
The distant and ethereal bells seemed to come from across a long history, making the whole of Trier seem to have come to a standstill.
During this brief stagnation, insects with twelve rings intertwined by transparent and opaque crawled around, burrowing into different places, looking for patterns that could be deceived in order to get rid of the influence of fate.
Lumian and others also froze their movements in the sound of bells that sounded like they came from ancient times.
Not long ago, Franka and Janna, who heard Lumian say the term "man in the ring", took out a tarot card from the "traveler's bag" one after another.
The tarot card depicts an angel blowing a trumpet to guide the souls of the dead.
Major Arcana card, "Judgment"!
Immediately afterwards, the two "witches" began to chant in a low voice in Hermes:
"Ask for judgment!"
They all felt Ms. Judgment's response, but it was so vague that they could not establish a real connection.
The two "witches" instantly understood that the botanical garden or the area around the wooden house was subject to more serious restrictions, not just the ability of the "people in the ring".
While they begged Ms. "Judgement" to come, Lumian, Anthony and Lugano saw that the wooden house they were in was rapidly decaying and collapsing, like a tree trunk that had been buried in the soil for a long time.
Boom!
The blazing white fireball rushed upwards and exploded the collapsed ceiling, preventing the rotting wood from touching everyone present.
As the wooden house decayed and collapsed, Lumian saw two figures appearing dozens of meters ahead.
A figure is thin, of medium height, wearing a crisp white shirt, a black formal suit, and a gray bow tie, with strong and deep features.
Although he looks old, it can be seen that he was quite handsome when he was young. His hair is now gray but neatly combed. There are brown age spots on his face, which seem to be prone to ulceration and pus at any time.
Another figure is also wearing formal clothes. He is in his fifties, has thick blond hair with some white spots, eyes as clear as lake water, and an extremely elegant beard. Even though he is old, he is still a handsome man.
Seeing the figure behind him, Lumian was mentally prepared, but he still squeezed out a hoarse voice from his throat:
"Vazin Sanson!"
This is the leader of the "Sinner" organization, Aurore's original father, the fatalistic believer who brought tragedy to Aurore!
"Sanson, leave those two witches to me as well." After seeing Franka and Jenna, the man with many age spots on his face lit up, and immediately said to the "man in the ring" Vazan Sanson.
This is not only a desire for beauty, but also an attraction stemming from deep-seated factors.
Vazan Sanson stared at Lumian and responded to his collaborator with a chuckle:
"No problem, Higton."
Lumian endured the desire to rush forward for revenge at all costs, and quickly said to Ludwig:
"You go deal with the blond one!"
Last time, Lumian was able to get rid of this extraordinary ability by relying on the shock of the remaining aura of the "Blood Emperor", which affected Vozan Sanson and allowed the "Man in the Ring" effect in the world of the painting to collapse on its own.
This time, the remaining breath of the "Blood Emperor" has been sealed by the "Underworld Man", and Vazan Sansong, who has suffered a loss, will definitely be wary.
Therefore, Lumian hoped that Ludwig, who had the body and personality of an angel, would attack Vazan Sanson to see if he could break the influence of the "man in the ring" ability with brute force and personal suppression.
If he does not break free from the "man in the ring", no matter how hard he, Franka, Jenna and others try, they will go back to the present without any effect.
Ludwig was startled for a moment, as if he was saying to Lumian, "Me? I'm going to fight that powerful old man? I'm just a child!"
On the one hand, Ludwig did not expect that he would have to fight. On the other hand, he inexplicably felt that he should not fight. It was best to cooperate with the two old men in front of him and let them take him away.
Faintly, Lumian heard the sound of the bell, and his thoughts were briefly in a trance.
Franka, Jenna, Anthony and others, as well as Vozan Sanson and Higton on the opposite side, all have similar feelings.
Soon, Lumian calmed down and quickly took out the "Black Tears" from the "Traveler's Bag" and threw it to Franka.
Judging from the enemy named Higton's tone of voice and his attitude towards Vozan Sanson, Lumian believed that he must also be a saint, a true demigod. Therefore, Franka could only use "Black Tears" to
Only then can we deal with the opponent long enough to support him and destroy the "man in the ring" effect.
While throwing "Black Tears" to Franka, Lumian was still urging Ludwig:
"Go quickly!
"I will prepare the most sumptuous meal for you later!"
Ludwig moved slightly, but his feet remained firmly on the spot.
At this time, Vazan Sanson and Higdon, who did not have angelic status, seemed to be still under the influence of some strange power, and seemed a little slow and did not launch an attack quickly.
Lumian's voice immediately became majestic and he roared:
"Do you want to be sent back to the Church of Knowledge?"
Ludwig was startled, and turned sideways towards Vozan Sanson.
"Don't you like your life now?" Lumian added based on his understanding of Ludwig.
Ludwig pursed his lips unconsciously, then stuffed a piece of chocolate into it and rushed towards Vozan Sanson.
Lumian winked again at Franka and Jenna, who had just shaken off their dullness.
What he meant was that Franka was responsible for involving Higton and dealing with him, while Jenna assisted Franka, but do not take the risk of fighting head-on.
Franka and Jenna both nodded solemnly.
The former wrapped the "Black Tears" forehead ornament around his wrist and disappeared quickly.
Jian Na also disappeared.
Lumian did not hesitate. After looking away, he immediately took out the "Devil's Whisper" bone ring and put it on the middle finger of his right hand.
His body instantly burned with blue-purple flames emitting a strong sulfur smell, and his malice began to show.
Fortunately for him, during this period, most of the accumulated desires and emotions had been vented, and he was in much better condition than when Morola used this "Hisoka" relic.
Immediately afterwards, he grasped the hilt of the "Sword of Courage" and pulled it out of the "Traveler's Bag".
Courage suddenly filled Lumian's body. He stared at Vazan Sanson who wanted to control Ludwig's unimportant fate, turned into a blazing white flame with green flames, and swung towards him.
Revenge! Revenge!
I will never back down!
——Lumian thought about the overall strategy before using the "Sword of Courage":
Franka and Jenna hold Higton back, while they and Ludwig attack Vazan Sanson, trying to find a way to break the influence of the "man in the ring". Anthony is responsible for coordinating both sides, and at the same time serves as his own external brain.
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As for Lugano, there is no need to participate in the battle, just look for opportunities to treat him.
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Inside the dim "Black Emperor" mausoleum, deep black walls surround a central high platform of the same color.
On the high platform, there is a giant chair made of black iron and engraved with complicated twisted patterns. The top of the backrest of the chair extends upward in the shape of a crown.
At this time, a huge black shadow sat on this heavy chair, and the outline of the shadow's facial features appeared more clearly:
Blue eyes, high nose bridge, thin lips, two beautifully groomed mustaches...
The body of the black shadow is slowly becoming clearer, and it seems to be wearing black armor and a gorgeous cloak.
Russell Gustav.
The Emperor Intis who let an era be named after himself!
He is still being reborn and passing away, but the speed of both has been distorted and slowed down, so that he can wake up and manifest a certain degree of form.
Seeing Russell like this, "Queen of Mystery" Bernadette's eyes heated up, and she shouted in pain and surprise:
"dad!"
Russell's eyes were stained with blood red color, and there were two holes on his face that could directly see the blood red light.
But these disappeared after a new round of passing and rebirth.
And whether it is passing away or rebirth, it is even slower.
Russell looked at his eldest daughter, sighed and said:
"Didn't I tell you never to come back?"
Bernadette replied with a firm expression:
"Dad, I want to save you!
"I dare not bet whether it is Mr. Fool who wakes up, or the 'Fusheng Xuanhuang Tianzun' they call him. At least I have to allow you to wake up and maintain your health without corresponding help."
"Queen of Mystery" paused and added in a deep voice:
"Besides, I can't predict when the end will come or what the outcome will be. I don't want to wait any longer."
Russell sighed with some relief:
"Silly boy...
"Who helped you bypass my restrictions and come back here?"
"Yes, that one." Bernadette did not hide anything from her father.
"Adam? The current 'true creator'?" Russell was not surprised at all.
Bernadette nodded slightly.
Russell sneered, then looked at Bernadette and said in a complicated tone:
"You actually chose to cooperate with the believers of the 'Uncertain Mist'. Don't you know how dangerous this is?"
Bernadette was silent for a second and said:
"It's use.
"The things that can balance the pollution on your body are now outside the barrier. Among them, only the 'Uncertain Mist' can pass through the barrier relatively easily and pass in a little.
"I also made some preparations to prevent the vortex from continuing to advance downward:
"I deliberately did not reply to Cattleya's letter and asked her to join the 'Tarot Club'. She can be alert quickly when she is above the gray mist. And with the strength of the 'Tarot Club' itself and the connected forces, as long as she understands
Wherever the problem lies, very effective responses can be made...
"I also foresaw some of the traders that Perle was looking for, discovered the changes in the "Rose School" of the indulgence sect, and arranged for my subordinates to reveal it to the temperance sect...
"...
"I also predicted the outcome of this matter, and the situation will not get worse.
"That one also hinted like this."
Russell shook his head and said to Bernadette in an educational tone with a slightly solemn tone:
"Maybe the situation didn't get worse because a lot of people made sacrifices.