Chapter 506
Standing atop the tower, overlooking the surrounding mountains and waters, the scenery is absolutely stunning.
"If we could watch the sunset here... well, let's go inside and find out. Eris, follow me."
Furina decisively averted her gaze from admiring the scenery and turned her attention to the Gestalt beneath her feet. When it came to the most important matter at hand, her execution ability was at a very high level.
Furina crouched down and carefully examined the carvings, mechanisms, and other objects on the ground. She would sometimes frown in thought, and sometimes utter aloud, appearing very professional.
"Boom!"
But in the end, they managed to forcefully break open an entrance.
"... Actually, I can crack it, Lady Furina."
"Ahem! No need. I'm a god. Do I need to break the code? Just go in!"
With a stern face, Furina forcefully maintained what little dignity she had left in front of her confidante and partner.
Eris, of course, nodded in agreement with a blank, innocent expression.
"Lady Furina is wise."
"Of course!"
Furina blushed, straightened her back, and raised her head.
In short, they made it to the top floor lobby without incident.
It was almost identical to the Narwhal's Cross Society headquarters underwater. Red carpet, solemn round table, bookshelves covering the walls, and a ceiling with a beautifully colored glass base and a golden clock face.
The seemingly frozen clock hands are actually slowly turning under the operation of various intricate gear structures, as if foreshadowing something.
Having consulted numerous documents, Furina knew that this was a countdown calculated using the World Formula. However, as a layperson, she couldn't understand where the hands would stop or what it specifically signified.
Furina surveyed the things in the hall. Meanwhile, Eris, as usual, floated to the bookshelves and quickly flipped through the various books and materials on them using quantum reading techniques.
"Welcome, esteemed guests. Though you are honored guests, I never expected you to be so distinguished. You agree, right, Lord Hydro Archon, and also—the will of the Giant Beast Erinys, whom we have long suspected but have never truly communicated with."
A voice, composed yet unable to conceal its astonishment, rang out behind Furina.
Furina instinctively stiffened. However, her five hundred years of acting experience were indeed profound, and with the Demon God Power by her side, she felt confident. Therefore, Furina casually gripped her staff and sword, and turned around:
"Abyss Herald? What a reckless madman, daring to appear before me!"
The Hydro Archon frowned slightly, and then the water around Gestalt rose up, transforming into a giant water serpent that looked down at the Abyss Herald from the hole in the top of the tower, as if it could pounce and engulf everything at any moment.
Jacob froze. Under the pressure of a Demon God level, he raised his hands in the French national salute, a symbol of harmlessness, and said:
"Please don't misunderstand, I mean no harm. Or rather, if anyone dares to attack the embodiment of the will of the Giant Beast Erinys, or the Hydro Archon who can subdue Egeria, then that would be utterly foolish, wouldn't it?"
"Useless nonsense. As the Hydro Archon, I have nothing to talk about with the Abyss."
"Then why don't you just take action directly? It seems you've also become interested in the master's research, and therefore don't want to damage this crucial Gestalt, right?"
"Oh?"
Furina narrowed her eyes.
He appeared shrewd and composed, but the question mark in his mind was practically popping out of his eyes.
At the crucial moment, Eris floated over to uphold Furina's dignity.
"Jacob?"
"It is indeed I. To be seen through at a glance, you two are truly worthy of yourselves."
"Lady Furina is somewhat interested in your World Formula and salvation plan. So please be careful what you say, as every word you utter will determine your fate."
As if he were merely fulfilling his duties as a regent, Eris obediently stayed behind Furina, bowing his head and looking down.
Furina had even more questions in her mind.
' Jacob? Someone from four hundred years ago? He's still alive, and how did he become Abyss Herald? What does he want? What should I do?'
Although confusion filled her mind, Furina accepted the authority Eris offered and said sternly:
"That is indeed the case. After careful consideration of your words, I grant you permission to speak before the Goddess of Justice."
"That's really something, I'm extremely grateful."
Jacob nodded, the power of the Abyss slowly dissipated, revealing his clean and handsome face again, with a faint smile on his face.
Although it was stopped by the authorities four hundred years ago, the Narwhal's Cross Society was almost completely destroyed.
But Jacob knew very well that the fault did not lie with Fontaine Court. Ultimately, it was their plans and actions that violated human ethics, and it was only natural that they would be destroyed by Fontaine Court, led by the Hydro Archon.
The Goddess of Justice is not wrong; upholding justice in Fontaine is her mission and the expectation of the people of Fontaine. Of course, he also doesn't think the Narwhal's Cross Society is wrong, because without completing the salvation plan, everything will be submerged, and justice will lose its meaning. So, it's simply a matter of different paths.
"During the chaos four hundred years ago, the Master fell into the Abyss, deep beneath this Gestalt. But he did not die easily; he merely slept, awaiting the moment when the plan would be executed. Now he has awakened... neither at the moment the prophecy was about to arrive, nor at the moment the plan was completed. I do not know why. In any case, please come with me; he wishes to see you both."
Jacob gestured to lead the way, pointing down to the stairs.