When it was confirmed that Bernardino was controlled by Paper Princess, another question emerged...
Annan was convinced that he had never offended this person.
The bell ringer never communicates with his clergy, so this cannot be the instruction of the bell ringer himself;
Bernardino, as the bell-ringing pope, can't possibly do anything with the Book of Heavenly Wheels. His death aura is probably incompatible with the Book of Heavenly Wheels that has the attribute of "brilliance".
You can't reach it, let alone touch it or get it.
It makes no sense for him to fight against himself, and he will gain nothing.
And he already knew who the person holding the Book of Truth was... There was no need to come to Jiu'er to catch him, he could just find himself through the eyes of passers-by.
...It was almost as if he wanted to die in front of Annan on purpose.
There is no such thing as giving someone's head as a gift.
"What exactly is your purpose?"
Ignoring Bernardino's provocation, Annan raised his voice again and asked: "Although you took action against my people... I can also believe your words. As long as you can convince me."
"Then let me go first."
Facing a certain death situation, Bernardino showed no fear.
He just let out a low laugh and said in a calm tone: "This is not how chatting should be."
"This is not a chat, this is an interrogation."
Annan took a few steps forward, stopped at a certain distance, and gave a cold response.
He looked directly at the old man sitting in the wheelchair, who was as lifeless as a withered corpse.
Seeing this, the corners of the old man's mouth raised slightly.
"At this distance, as long as I move my fingers, I can draw out your soul..."
Although his whole body was bound by silver chains and his life was passing by rapidly, the old man just squinted at Annan.
But Annan had no fear.
He was just playing with two silver coins flexibly on the fingertips of his right hand.
Two silver coins fluttered on his fingertips like butterflies piercing flowers, reflecting the bright brilliance of the sun.
"random."
Annan smiled gently: "But do you really want to do this?"
"……ha."
The old man stared into Annan's eyes without any fear, and after a long time he suddenly laughed out loud: "You are really not afraid."
He made a hoarse and low voice: "A fool knows no fear, a hero has nothing to fear..."
"What kind of person are you?"
"I have no idea."
Annan did not hesitate and replied without hesitation: "It doesn't matter."
"...It doesn't matter, right?"
Seemingly surprised by this answer, Bernardino was silent for a long time.
He seemed to be thinking about something.
As time passed, the aura of Bernardino, who was continuously drained of life by Paper Princess's ritual, became weaker and weaker.
Just when Annan couldn't help but start thinking about whether to let Zhi Ji stop for a moment, Bernardino finally spoke up.
He glanced at Zhi Ji and then at Annan.
He spoke slowly: "You know you...
"...Is your lifespan over?"
"presumptuous!"
Zhi Ji immediately spoke up and scolded.
Annan was not angry, but asked with interest: "You mean, I'm going to die now?"
"not now."
Bernardino corrected him: "You were already dead."
This sounds a bit like swearing.
Jiu'er, who was watching on the sidelines, had this thought in his mind.
"You want justice?"
"No, I just... hope to communicate with you."
The old man's tone was almost humble: "There are some things that I cannot seek and will definitely not be able to find. And there are also some things that are inconvenient for you to obtain and cannot do."
Unknowingly, Bernardino changed his honorific title to Annan.
Annan had already realized what the purpose of Bernardino's trip was.
I'm afraid not many people know that "Annan" has died once.
If you can't see through the past, future and soul destiny, it's impossible to confirm that "Annan" has changed to a different person.
And Bernardino obviously didn't get the information from the bell ringer, but relied on his own magical ability.
To be more precise, it should be when he stole the memory from Salvatore, he confirmed that "this is not the real Annan"...or it was confirmed that the "Annan" of the previous generation was dead, and this was Annan's "Second Week"
"Head".
Based on this situation...Annan already knows what he wants.
What Bernardino is looking for is the "skill of rebirth."
...so ridiculous.
Annan almost laughed out loud.
Bernardino's fighting style is to cause trouble for the enemy by teasing and escaping from death; but now, as his life is approaching, he is not thinking about welcoming his inevitable death calmly, but is thinking about how to escape from this death.
mission.
What an irony.
Is this the Pope who rings the bell?
Dear, my suggestion here is to believe in the Bone God.
I really love it.
Annan raised the corner of his mouth and looked at the old man.
"Just tell me what you want."
Annan calmly narrated in an unquestionable tone: "As long as the price is right, it's easy to negotiate."
Hearing this, the old man breathed a sigh of relief.
The expression on his face covered with bandages could not be seen clearly, but he could vaguely feel that he had relaxed and seemed to understand something.
"...I see. Is this a ritual invented by you yourself?"
"It's really me."
Annan replied calmly: "But I have been reborn and lost my previous memory. If you ask me how to perform the ceremony, I can't answer you."
Anyway, let's admit it first, I did use some kind of self-rebirth ritual.
Faced with Annan's answer, Bernardino did not give up.
He simply asked: "I heard that the Pope of the Moth Mother passed on from generation to generation and came back from the dead... never having any memory of the previous generation, but always being the same soul.
"Are you using rituals from this realm? Can the rituals and magic from the 'Moth' realm supplement your soul?"
really.
After hearing Bernardino's inquiry, Annan confirmed his suspicion.
...Bernardino must have almost burned out his soul.
Refining the elements to the extreme, intending to sublimate your soul...but you don't have a suitable book of truth.
Is he looking for a way to escape death and extend his life? Is he planning to wait until the Book of Truth that he can use is born before snatching it?
"I don't know. But from your description, it should be like this. But what I know clearly is that in addition to memory, there is also corresponding knowledge."
"This should indeed be a magical technique in the moth realm..."
Bernardino breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you very much...Mr. Duke."
Annan asked: "Speaking of which, what would have happened if I had killed you?"
Hearing this, Bernardino hesitated for a moment.
The face under the bandage was silent for a while, and he finally answered: "As a reward, I will answer your question.
"I have a curse that has been strengthened to the limit and engraved with inscriptions. Anyone who has killed me will be bound by the 'dry soul curse'. When they are sleeping, their memories and knowledge will continue to flow to me...
This is one of the reasons why I am strong."
"oh?"
Annan raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
"Then may I ask, from whom did you learn about my existence?"
"...This is another question, sir."
Bernardino chuckled, his voice became lower and lower, and he slowly lowered his head.