Wednesday, October 9, 1202, Qiyao Calendar, 00:33 in the morning.
The guidance cessation phenomenon that occurred at eight o'clock last night throughout the Kingdom of Liber and even spread to the southern part of the Erebonian Empire finally disappeared after four and a half hours.
On the deck of the Red Ark Gulorias, Blubrand and Varut looked at the floating city that was "swallowed" by the expanding space distortion. Their faces showed expressions of excitement and anticipation mixed with a little regret.
It's not the golden thunderbolt that appeared when it appeared, but the black storm that will swallow up everything. Like the Tengu eclipsing the moon, each time the ripples expand, a large piece of the floating city will disappear. In the place where it disappears, you can vaguely see the explosion of spiritual energy.
A fine iridescent luster appeared. After inciting sixteen times in a row in just a few minutes, the last remnant was swallowed up by the space fluctuations. The sky above Lake Valyria returned to calm, and this huge lake could no longer be seen.
The traces left by the wonders.
"I didn't expect to see such a scene a second time. The previous time it was the appearance of the floating city, and this time it was the disappearance of the floating city?" Blubrand's tone was a little melancholy. He had experienced the overwhelming feeling at close range.
It's impossible not to regret seeing the beauty of something disappear.
"Don't worry so much, right? Didn't everyone know that this was a destined outcome from the beginning? Didn't Ling girl say that with the disappearance of the Ring of Glory, the floating city that has lost its power will no longer be able to continue to exist in reality."
Valut clasped his hands together and tapped the new gauntlet that bloomed with four-color light on his hand, "Besides, the ancients left us great gifts. It's not a loss to come this time. It's really a good thing. I can
Feel it responding to my strength."
"That's what you said. Even the Phantom Thief shouldn't continue to be greedy."
Valut got two gauntlets, Blubrand chose the ceremonial sword and wand, Luciola customized two fans, and Reinhardt got two swords.
Although Kenparela was empty-handed, when Ling returned to the Red Ark, everyone saw the "knife" tied to her back.
"It's just the two of us here. Where are the others?" Blubrand asked casually.
"What time do you think it is now?" Varut lit up a cigarette and started smoking. "That woman Luciola always said that staying up late is the enemy of beauty. She has probably already fallen asleep. Girl Ling and Levi are also there.
After coming back, we entered the cabin. As for Ken Parela, he is probably with Bai Mian."
"By the way, Valut, do you feel that Bai Mian's behavior is a little different this time than before?"
"Sarah, how could I know about that kind of thing? I'm not familiar with the apostle," Valut replied to Blubrand.
"Hmph, that's true. I'm not just following the professor's orders. Well, now that the funeral has come to an end, I'm going to take a rest."
Blubrand waved to Valut, turned around and entered the cabin. Valut also left the deck after finishing his cigarette.
At the temple at the center of the Red Ark, the enhanced hunters who were responsible for guarding the gate saw the boy in a pink suit and the girl in a cute dress appear, and immediately saluted them respectfully.
"Ken, Lord Kenparela, Lord Ling. Are you back yet?" One of the two enhanced hunters asked cautiously.
"Haha, you guys have worked hard. But, wouldn't it be a little too serious to be working even at this time? There is a big scene outside. No matter how many milliliters you spend outside, you won't be able to see such a scene."
"Don't, don't say that." "We can't do this." The two enhanced hunters replied nervously.
"After all, it's the apostle who gave the guard order, so don't embarrass them too much," Ling said to Ken Parella.
"Hey, it may be a little difficult for you who are doing your duty faithfully. Forget it, it doesn't matter, you can let us go. We have something to go to the church."
"But Master Kenparela and Master Ling, without the professor's permission..."
Just as they were saying this, a voice came from the ship's radio.
It doesn't matter, I allowed them to enter. The clown's order is my order and must not be disobeyed. The voice belonging to a middle-aged man seemed to come from the direct superior of the enhanced hunters.
This is a voice synthesized by Ling using an application after collecting the voice of Uncle Wiseman from the past. Not only the voiceprint and timbre, but also the tone are exactly the same. Ken Parella also feels that she imitated it perfectly.
"Well, it's just like what you heard. So hurry up and take a look at the scene outside. This is the new 'order'."
"Ah! I obey!" "Then, then, please take your time!"
The two guards immediately left the church door in a hurry.
Looking at their leaving figures, Ken Parela chuckled.
"The professor has become like that, and the reinforced hunters are no longer useful."
"That's a waste." Ling said to Ken Parela.
"That's right. It would be a pity to just take away the memory like this and leave it alone. I might as well just accept the entire army. Without the Jesta Hunter Regiment, it will be a bit inconvenient to do things in the future."
After Kenparela finished speaking, she pressed the button on the door, and the door of the church slowly opened. She and Ling stepped inside together.
In front of the organ, Ken Parela snapped his fingers. A series of light curtains appeared around him.
"Connect, Executor No.0 Clown Ken Parela, replaces the Third Pillar of the Snake Apostle Galug Wiseman, and applies to enter Between the Stars."
After she finished speaking, the phase of the temple began to distort. After another blink of an eye, the scenery in front of her was completely different. Both Kenparela and Ling appeared in a very special place, the phase space dedicated to the Apostles of the Body-Eating Snake.
Between the stars()
One "pillar" after another slowly rises, and the lighted lines represent different numbers. The first pillar is directly in front of Kenparela and Ling, the second pillar is to the left, and the fourth pillar is
, the sixth pillar, and the fifth and seventh pillars on the right. Only the third pillar representing Wiseman on the right side of the first pillar is still dim.
After the number lit up, fluctuations in space transfer appeared one after another above the pillar, and apostles appeared one after another.
There is a special phase space between the stars. It is different from the Kingdom of Shadows, which is basically a virtual game world, but similar to the Castle of Shadows, it is a place that actually exists. You can enter it either with your consciousness or with your body.
However, this place cannot be used as a transit point for teleportation. Wherever you stay when you enter, you will return to the same place when you leave. If Ling wants to use the stars as an intermediary, she can travel from the Kingdom of Liber where she is.
The Erebonia Empire where Vita is located cannot do this.
Although you can also talk to everyone through virtual images or only sound, at this moment everyone is here in their own physical form. This is the minimum courtesy for the next meeting with the great leader.
Abyss, Poji, Doctor, standing on the pillar on the left, and the saint standing on the pillar on the right are all old acquaintances of Ling. There are only two uncles, the first pillar and the fifth pillar, with whom Ling has little contact.
Familiar. Although I have always known about their existence, this may be the first time I actually see each other’s true appearance.
"Why didn't Bai Mian come? Ken Parela, is there something wrong with him?" asked the fifth column.
"Uh-huh, something happened to him. We probably won't be able to see him for a long time. It's not impossible that we'll never see him again, right?" Ken Parela replied.
"Is Bai Mian dead? But according to my interpretation, the cause and effect between him and this world has not been completely broken." The second pillar of Cangzhi Abyss said.
"It should be said that he brought it upon himself, but this is also a situation that everyone likes to see, isn't it? Not only among us executors, but even among you snake apostles, the professor's popularity seems to be very poor."
"Hey, Shiromen's life or death doesn't matter at all. It's a pity that the floating city Libel's Ark disappeared like this. I also observed it here? It seems that it was unable to maintain the energy needed in this world and was thrown into an unknown other dimension.
Come on. Do you know how many fascinating technologies are hidden there? It would be better if you moved a little slower." The manager of the Sixth Pillar Thirteen Workshop said with regret.
"Doctor, you regretted not participating in the gospel plan at the first time. Now it's too late to say anything." Ken Parella answered the sixth column.
"Same for you, Ling. You knew this would happen a long time ago but you didn't even inform me. Isn't that too disrespectful!?" Sixth Pillar complained to Ling like a child.
"I'm not from the Thirteenth Workshop. It was quite interesting to send Fantasy Music to you before."
"So I've said it a long time ago, with your research talent you shouldn't be an executor, but should come to our Thirteenth Workshop!"
"Senior brother, do you have any intention of going to Grandpa Yorugu to admit your mistake? If you are willing to go back and sincerely apologize, I won't be able to consider it."
Dr. Novartis is a disciple of Master Yorugu Rozenberk in doll making, and Dr. Ling Astre is also a disciple of Master Yorugu Rozenberk in doll making, so even if the two
There is an age difference of more than forty years, but Ling can still call him senior brother.
What's more, Ling has decided to go to the Crossbell Autonomous Prefecture to inherit the Rozenberk Workshop after things here are over. If she waits until she becomes the workshop director of the Rozenberk Workshop, she will indeed be considered a member of the Thirteenth Workshop.
So from this perspective, what she said to the sixth pillar to "think about it" was not false.
"Humph, these are completely two different things. For an old man who clings to outdated things, my "Integration Theory" has long since reached a new realm that he has never seen before..." The sixth pillar said proudly.
"Okay, okay, you two, don't get into an argument in a place like this." Ken Parela tried to persuade him, and the sixth pillar also kept silent.
"This is really unexpected. I didn't expect that Cyanosis and the doctor have such a connection. I thought you only came into contact because of the Gordias level." The fourth pillar, the Thousand Ring Breakers, often sent tasks to Ling in the past.
He was also responsible for entrusting and settling the remuneration, so he was the one who paid Ling's wages. But Po Jie was quite surprised that she and Sixth Pillar were so familiar with each other.
"Ling, congratulations. I have heard Levi say that you have made extraordinary progress before. I didn't expect that you have reached such a height. I am looking forward to your future." The Saint of the Seventh Pillar Steel was the only one present to watch.
People who see through Ling's disguise not only see Ling's weakness, but also see Ling's strength.
"The Holy Lady is also fine. The last time we met was more than four years ago, and I still vividly remember receiving your guidance."
"Well, after you recover from your injury, I will come to you for a discussion, right? If you can take off my mask, I can also experience the feeling of the night breeze for a long time."
"Hehe, Ling is very happy." In the past, among the executors of the association, the only ones who were qualified to fight against the "Legend" were Macbon and Levi. If the Seventh Sister came to give her tricks, she would definitely be able to fight in a very long time.
In a short period of time, I successfully absorbed the new realm I had realized not long ago.
"Okay, okay, let's stop here to reminisce about the old days." First Pillar finally spoke at this time, "Then your lord is almost here."
"Well...it's already time." The fifth pillar turned his attention to the top of the phase space.
"Hmm, it makes my heart beat faster." Second Pillar also said excitedly.
The suspended pillar slowly falls.
Everyone seems to be here. The voice of the leader rang out from everyone's hearts.
"Haha, you're here." Kenparela knelt down on one knee, and Ling followed suit.
"Except for the third pillar, all the apostles are here. Please show up, Lord." The first pillar spoke up as the representative of the apostles.
At the very front of the phase space, on the falling hanging pillar, clear spiritual energy gathered into a translucent image with ice-blue hair.
After seeing Wiseman's failed light body, Ling realized for the first time that the true form of the alliance leader turned out to be a composite existence that spanned multiple phases. It should not be the true form, but a projection left among the stars, but even so
, the translucent image spouts out an endless amount of information just by appearing in front of everyone's eyes. Unlike the chaotic information flow emitted by the white-faced angel Wiseman, the spiritual pressure emitted by her does not
It brings discomfort to people, but on the contrary, it gives a feeling like a warm embrace.
Thank you for your hard work. After the leader finished speaking to the first pillar, he looked past the apostles and turned to the two executors who were kneeling on one knee in the knightly manner. Ken Parela also asked you to be my agent to bear witness.
, thank you for your hard work. Xiaoling, you have also worked very hard.
"...I don't dare to take it seriously. I think you should already know the beginning and end of the gospel plan... Please let me complete the most important task here."
After Kenparela finished speaking, he stretched out his hand, and the wand of external principles, Jerudu, appeared in front of him. The vermilion gem in the center of the wand emitted flashes of golden light, and this light quickly
It separated from the wand, slowly rose up, and then merged with the leader's pillar.
"Oh..." the fifth pillar exclaimed.
"That's it..." The same goes for the second pillar.
"One of the Seven Treasures, the Supreme Treasure of the Sky...!" The fourth pillar then said what Vita had not finished.
The Ring of Glory slowly flew towards the translucent ice-blue haired shadow. After stopping in front of her chest, she raised her hands and placed the Ring between her palms. As she closed her palms, the golden light followed.
It disappeared.
The Ring of Brilliance is finally back in my hands.
After the leader lowered his arms, he looked towards Ling again.
It seems that Xiaoling, you have successfully completed the gospel plan and at the same time avoided the sacrifices related to the plan to a minimum. But the price you paid is a bit more. Doesn't it matter about your situation?
"I just completed the last step for Uncle Wiseman. As for my situation, it's okay. From the perspective of avoiding that situation, I made a lot of money this time."
Well, in that case, I won't say anything more. You have already made your choice, which is probably a necessary judgment for this world.
"Yes, I have realized it."
Ling and the leader of the alliance were playing riddles. Neither the apostles nor Ken Parela knew what they were talking about. This was an inside story that only she and the leader of the alliance knew. In the "prophecy" that the leader of the alliance told Ling during their last meeting,
This includes the "future" in which Levi will lose his life after being pierced by the sharp gun Inanna. But now, that has become a possibility belonging to another world line.
After finishing the conversation with Ling, the leader's eyes moved to the apostles again.
I think there will definitely be very violent turmoil in the future, and Qiyao Church may take action due to the appearance of the floating city. Let them handle it.
"...Chengzhi." First Pillar replied.
"Haha... Although your words make people a little concerned, I will follow your wishes." The sixth pillar also expressed his attitude.
"So, Lord, what should we do next?" The fourth pillar asked the leader.
The bells in the west have rung, and the First Covenant has collapsed. The gospel plan, one of Orpheus's final plans, has ended. I hereby announce that from now on, we will move towards the next stage of the Phantom Flame Plan. Vita, I officially appoint you.
As the leader of the Phantom Flame Project, you are solely responsible for proposing the next plan and the related content. Please also try your best to provide her with assistance.
"Oh haha, I understand." Erzhu replied excitedly.
"Yes, please leave it to us." The sixth pillar also made a guarantee.
"All our Serpent Apostles..." (Fourth Column) "...will follow the instructions of the Great Alliance Leader..." (Seventh Column) "...start implementing the plan wholeheartedly." (First Column)
After the announcement was completed, everyone's phase began to distort, but in less than a second, Ken Parela and Ling returned to the temple of Red Ark Gulorias.
"The Phantom Flame Project...is finally about to begin. We are fully prepared...the scale and degree of completion are unmatched by the Gospel Project. Hum, it seems like it will become very interesting." Ken Parella
He hummed an unknown song in a happy mood.
"The scale is indeed not comparable, but the degree of completion is still far behind, isn't it? My Purple Horseman is completely broken this time, and it will take a lot of time to recover. The Blue Horseman on Vita's side, the Saint
The Silver Knights on the female side are three of the seven knights in total. Our association has not even collected half of the chess pieces yet." Ling is not as optimistic as Ken Parella.
"Well, can we continue with the previous one? The Golden Horseman God you prepared for Levi should be fine now, right? We've been waiting for a long time."
"Yes, that's right. If it were Levi now, there would definitely be no problem in challenging the Golden Trial."
After leaving the church, Ling took a three-hour nap in her room. Reminded by her extremely accurate biological clock, she got up around five o'clock.
Red Ark Grolias has returned to its base on the shores of Lake Valyria.
After washing up, Ling dressed up a little on the dressing table. The wrinkles on her face had basically disappeared. The faded hair and eyebrows had not recovered so quickly, but it didn't take much time to dye them again with potion. Internal injuries and
Although the aftereffects of taking a large amount of two kinds of knowledge at once will take a while to adjust to, it will not be a serious problem as long as you do not use all your strength to fight. Before recovering from the injury, the daily practice that used to be unstoppable will have to be suspended for a period of time, which should not be too serious.
It has been a long time. According to her mastery of her own body, it will be almost restored to its full state in just one week.
All in all, there is basically no need to worry about being spotted by Levi.
I wonder if Ken Parella didn't sleep all night? Ling is not even sure if she needs sleep. But it seems that the "Wiseman Voice Collection" she gave to Ken Parella before is working well.
The enhanced hunters in the association base are now looking up to Kemparella.
At the request of the new boss Ken Parela, the enhanced hunters began to pack up and pack a large amount of supplies onto the Red Ark.
Including but not limited to puppet weapons and research materials, take away everything that can be taken away, and destroy everything that cannot be taken away. Now that the affairs in the Liber Kingdom have come to an end, the association also plans to fully evacuate.
The body-eating snake is originally in darkness and will not appear in front of people under normal circumstances. It is also necessary to eliminate traces before leaving.
"I have obtained permission from the alliance leader. Before Bai Mian wakes up, the Red Ark will be kept by me. And the 'big toy' you got, Xiaoling, must be kept well."
"What should we do with this base?" Ling asked Kenparela.
"Of course it goes without saying that it should be discarded directly. If you want, you can just self-destruct." Kenparela answered her.
"I don't think it's necessary to go to that extent."
Ling recalled the first time she came here five and a half years ago. This was a place where she had a new life and a new look. She still had some feelings for this place.
"After the fog dispersing device is dismantled, this place will soon be discovered by the airship unit of the Liberian Army. Of course, you are also involved in a lot of things there. Wouldn't it be a good idea to give this place to them as a favor?"
"Although there are no facilities left, the site itself is very valuable. However, don't you object to me doing this?"
"It's just recycling waste. It was originally meant to be thrown away. Well, I'll leave it to you to dispose of it as you wish."
Kenparela said a few words casually, and Ling became the new nominal owner of the association base. But the Lakeside Research Institute, which has neither personnel nor equipment, is now just an empty factory building.
In the morning, Blubrand, Luciola and Valut also left the association base one after another.
As the Red Ark Gurolias took off and turned on the optical camouflage and flew towards the territory of the Kalvard Republic, only Levi, Ling and Pa, disguised as clouds and suspended at an altitude of 5,000 sub-moments above them, were left.
Tilmatir.
"You are finally willing to wear this outfit. It suits you very well." Levi said to Ling.
Ling didn't even notice last night. It turned out that the clothes Ken Parela handed to her were taken from Ling's own closet in the club's base room. It was one of the dresses Levi said he would buy for her last month.
Set. One of the black hairbands Tieda gave her was burned during the battle with the white-faced angel Wiseman, but at that time Tieda bought several for her at once and usually kept them in the City of Shadows.
In the closet. So she got another one of the same style and tied it on her head with a small butterfly.
"Hehe, it's nice to change your mood occasionally."
The new earrings were just ordinary earrings inlaid with golden stones, which Ling had just made in the morning. The two ancient relics that had been with her for many years were gone, so she made do with something similar in style.
"The gospel project is over. We should have nothing important at hand for the time being. Let's go see Joshua next?" Ling said to Levi.
The next stop is Grancel, where the gospel plan has come to an end, and then it’s time for the three siblings to reunite.