In the Prayer Hall of the "Fool" church, devout believers were sitting on the benches, curious tourists were observing the murals on both sides, and several servants were walking among the believers, busy with their own affairs.
Except that the belief "Fool" is unheard of in southern North Continent and is only popular in a few places in the Rhoside Islands, there is not much difference between this church and other Orthodox Church churches.
The old man in black robes glanced at the exquisite murals on both sides, stopping at the largest one depicting the Fool beloved leading believers out of the darkness. He focused on the blond woman Angel holding Blood-stained Flag and the man in a trench coat wearing a top hat and holding a lantern.
"Forsaken Land of the Gods... Sure enough, he used the characteristics of 'Miracle Invoker'..."
The old man said something silently, withdrew his gaze, walked to the altar, and stood in front of the burly, half-giant bishop.
"Praise Fool."
With a rough face, broad shoulders and thick legs, he looked like a bishop walking out of a mural, putting his hand on his chest and speaking in a loud voice.
He did not immediately preach the teachings of Fool, nor did he talk to the stranger too enthusiastically. He maintained considerable restraint, which was completely different from the clergy of other churches.
The white-bearded old man nodded, and his black eyes reflected the Spirit Body Threads extending from the opponent's body. They corresponded to different parts and scattered to infinity, acting very naturally.
But in the opinion of "Mystic Seer", this is somewhat concealed.
Not only the bishop, but everyone in the church, including many passengers who came to Yanan on the steam train with the old man, Spirit Body Threads all seemed natural and relaxed, but there were traces of being manipulated that could not be hidden.
The corners of the old man's white-bearded mouth were slightly raised, he looked up at the holy emblem representing "Fool" above the altar, and said:
"Fool, I'm here to negotiate terms."
Everyone in the entire church stopped what they were doing at this moment and turned to look at him.
Saying goodbye to the kingdom of God of "Fool", Angel returned to her spacious and cool coffin in the deep Red Light light. She pushed open the half-covered coffin board and climbed out of the specially designed bed for "Coffin Suite". She felt a sense of fulfillment in her heart that her curiosity was satisfied.
The coffin carriage has been ridden, the coffin bed has been laid down, and the must-eat snacks have been tried. My trip to West Bayam is about to end... She muttered, sitting leisurely on the single sofa, waiting for a certain guest who came from Spirit World at high speed.
Within a few seconds, the carpet, coffee table and ceiling in front of her became brightly colored, and a tall figure walked out from Spirit World. It was "Pale Empress" Sia Palenque Eggers who had met Angel a few days ago.
He is still wearing the Balam style white robe, which is in sharp contrast with the wheat-colored skin. He wears the bone crown on his head, with a proud expression and cold eyes.
"You'd better take off that 'Pale Crown' first."
Before the other party spoke, Angel reminded him.
Shia was stunned, stretched out her hand to tilt the crown of her head, and her expression softened immediately.
"Sorry, this is one of the side effects of Sealed Artifact," He said with a smile, sitting on the chair opposite Angel, "I received the report from the Pena team, Dream Festival is over?"
"It's just that this year is over. At the same time next year, that special dreamland will still be open as scheduled."
Angel replied, taking the opportunity to inform the leader of "Numinous Episcopate" about the situation of "Dream Festival", but hiding "Devil Monarch" The relevant information about Farbauti only said that one copy of the "Abomination" characteristic was sealed deep in the dream by the power of River Styx. All other abnormalities are side effects of the seal.
"Beyonder Characteristic of Abomination... No wonder the residents of Tizamo Town appear as Temperance most of the time and Indulgence when Dream Festival... It turns out that the seal really has the participation of 'Death'."
After listening to Angel's narration, Xia said thoughtfully, and then asked:
"Is it possible to take out that Beyonder Characteristic?"
Angel shook his head and said:
"'Abomination' continuing to sleep in the dream is the most correct way to deal with it. You should know that this is the only difference between 'Chained God' and the Great Existence behind it, right?"
Thinking that even if she had "Pale Crown", she would not be able to deal with "Abomination", Suah and "Chained God" at the same time, Shia's eyes dimmed a little and she realized that even if she figured out the truth about Dream Festival, the power inside could not be used for herself.
But He quickly adjusted his mentality and continued to ask:
"In your dreams, have you ever seen a mask made of gold?"
"The corpse of 'Abomination' wore a Golden Mask smeared with oil paint on his face." Angel immediately replied, and roughly described the shape of the mask and the pattern drawn on the surface, which made Shia straighten up, her expression changed, and she explained in a slightly excited tone:
"That Golden Mask was made for the descendants of the Eggers Family before the death of 'Death'. It can protect the user from the corrosion of the breath of death, temporarily transform into undead creatures, and help those Eggerss who have not yet become Angel to enter and exit Underworld."
No wonder the clone of Farbauti wears that mask, otherwise even if "Abomination" is equivalent to half an undead creature, it will be difficult to survive under the continuous aura of death... That mask should not have the characteristics of Beyonder Characteristic, but is similar to Items like Copper Whistle from Mr. Azik might also have a bit of Salinger's breath, which can drive some special Spirit World Creature... Angel thought about it and reminded:
"That mask can't be taken off either."
"But you can put new ones in."
Shia said with a smile, and with a wave of his hand, a face that was exactly the same as the face of the Farbauti clone, except that the surface was not as dark and oily, Golden Mask appeared in his palm.
"Next year Dream Festival, please help put it into dreams."
How many of these things has Salinger made... Angel was startled and realized that the other party wanted to use the power of "River Styx", that is, River of Eternal Darkness This Golden Mask is imbued with a certain degree of Sefirah personality, replacing the Golden Mask worn by "Abomination" for thousands of years.
This can be regarded as a side effect of helping the other party solve the "Dream Festival" problem, so Angel did not refuse, but sent the mask to his Mirror World, and immediately said:
"Goddess also gave a hint for your other condition..."
She told Sia Eggers the conditions for Evernight Goddess to protect Eggers Family and allow it to restore the original Balam Empire territory, including not allowing the monarchy to reappear, and the blood descendants of Eggers could only maintain Sequence 2 at best, etc.
Of course, after handing over "Pale Crown", Eggers Family no longer meets the conditions for promotion to Sequence 1.
These not-so-harsh conditions seemed to have been anticipated by "Numinous Episcopate" Royalist Faction, and Shia agreed without hesitation. This means that "Numinous Episcopate", the largest force left by Death, will belong to Evernight Goddess from now on.
In addition, Feysac was defeated and "God of War Church" surrendered. Goddess has completely mastered the power of the three Pathway. Now he is in contact with "Underworld Daoist" and has a chance to get The power of Sefirah... Angel lamented the foresight of God, who had been dormant beside the ancient god since Second Epoch, and had long been planning how to solve "God of Combat".
Quickly gathering her thoughts, she looked at the crooked bone crown on Shia's head and reminded:
"Now it's your turn to fulfill your promise."
The expression of "Pale Empress" became a little pale. He held the crown with both hands, paused for a few seconds, and took it off.
In an instant, a breath that could freeze one's soul came out of Siya's hands. All the lights in the windowless room became dim, and the surfaces of the carpet, walls and ceiling began to weather and mottle, becoming so old in an instant as if they had experienced a hundred years.
This still needs to be suppressed by "Death Consul", otherwise the power of this Grade 0 Sealed Artifact alone would be enough to kill everyone in the hotel.
Angel immediately took over the cold and smooth bone crown, and used the seal belonging to Underworld Daoist in "Hidden Holy Emblem" on the wrist to resist this power of death, converging it inside the crown and no longer affecting the surroundings.
"This crown can drive all souls and undead spirits, as well as most Spirit World Creature; it can create a temporary Underworld around it, so that all living beings caught in it will die immediately; it can also create a mark of death, and once it is touched by the mark, it will return to River Styx, and even Angel is no exception.
"This kind of destined death will affect targets that cannot be destroyed by conventional means such as clones and avatars, unless they take precautions in advance and are completely separated from the main body, and their fates are no longer connected.
"You have also seen its negative effects. Regardless of whether its ability is used or not, when worn, it will affect the user's thinking, making people become cold and aloof, and the body gradually becomes rigid. After use, the life of a Saint is required as a sacrifice, and those who can be resurrected will do.
"If no one is wearing it or it is not in a sealed state, 'Pale Crown' will continue to cause the concept of 'death' to the surroundings. It will cause weathering and corruption to items, and it will cause aging and death to living things."
It's a bit like "Creeping Hunger", but to specify Saint, the price is a bit too high. I wonder if "Underworld Daoist" can make it more obedient. Well, I'll talk about it later. Talk to this crown within City of Calamity... The sealing method can be studied by that Amon and use the negative effects of other Grade 0 Sealed Artifact to contain and offset each other...
Angel In an instant, even the Sealed Artifact number was thought out for "Pale Crown", and then he realized that this item did not really belong to him yet, and had to be handed over to Goddess first.
Pouting her lips, she picked up the bone crown and put it on her head.
The cold breath that could freeze one's soul instantly filled Angel's body, but it did not make her feel that death was coming. Instead, it had the effect of making her mind clearer.
"Hmph, you actually handed over this Sealed Artifact with only two conditions. Don't you know how to get more benefits for yourself? As long as the request is not too excessive, I think Goddess will agree."
She looked at "Pale Empress" in front of her and couldn't help but sneered. She leaned back slightly, put her right foot on her left knee, and her tone became more and more unkind.
"If it were me, I would at least make Goddess promise not to interfere with the operation of 'Numinous Episcopate' and hold the faith belonging to Death pathway in my own hands. In this way, I might still have the opportunity to become the pope, or even go one step further and take back Sequence 1 Characteristic, which belongs to the Eggers Family..."
Shia stared dumbfoundedly at Angel, whose attitude had obviously changed. She wanted to argue a few words, but she lowered her head under the strong aura and pressure of the other party and explained:
"I know I can't fight Church of Evernight, so I just go with the flow... This is cooperation, not surrender..."
As she spoke, her drooping eyes stayed on Angel's constantly shaking right foot. She felt her cheeks were getting a little warm, and she suddenly couldn't say the rest of the words.
No, what's going on with me... Angel was also stunned. He realized that he was not only teaching Sia Eggers, but also quite disrespectful to Goddess. He quickly took off "Pale Crown", and the illusion that he had become more awake and smart slowly disappeared.
It should have been the conquering power of "Hunter" just now. The suppression of Instigation and "Death" of "Demoness" took effect at the same time, almost killing a Angel surrendered to me... This "Pale Crown" has a big impact on thinking... Fortunately, the intuition for fighting is still there, Angel immediately analyzed the reasons for his change in attitude and the reason why Shia was Intimidation.
She was too embarrassed to explain, so she had to change the topic and asked:
"Where is Mr. Azik? Didn't he go to the Highlands Kingdom with you to look for the traces left by 'Death'?"
Shia also got rid of the urge to bow her head in submission and hold the opponent's toes, and said softly:
"Azik Eggers stayed at Raklev City to investigate the special death customs there. The worship of 'Death' there gave birth to the special Skull Blessing Festival, and there is also an independent Undead Kingdom that belongs to the dead soul. He thinks this is related to what he is looking for, so he lives in the city temporarily and will inform you if there is any progress."
The Prayer Festival... won't it be a special seal like Dream Festival?
Angel murmured, seeing that Shia was a little restless and uncomfortable, so he said directly:
"That's it, 'Pale Crown' will be handed over to Goddess from me. 'Numinous Episcopate' should also pay attention to it recently. The protection of Goddess does not mean that you can challenge other Orthodox Church's Angel at will."
Shia nodded, stood up and walked towards the richly colored Spirit World, while saying in a sighing tone:
"I hope your Goddess can keep its promise."
"He may hide things, but He never deceives."
Angel pointed out the stars on his chest and said piously.
After the somewhat disappointed "Death Consul" left, Angel immediately returned to Mirror World, hid "Pale Crown" in it, and immediately looked in the direction representing the sky, his gaze penetrated the spiderweb-like Mirror Tunnel, as if it were falling on a piece of Gray Fog.
Just now "Fool" Klein was calling her urgently.
"Fool, I'm here to negotiate terms."
Zarathus took off his hood, revealing his old face and white beard around his mouth, and spoke in a relaxed tone as if he was talking to a friend.
The expression of having everything under control made Klein above Gray Fog's eyes twitch a little, almost wanting to take out "Staff of the Stars" and strike the fragile "Seer" Archangel to death with a thunderbolt.
Of course, this can only destroy one Historical Void Image, and poses no threat to the Zarathus body hiding in the dark.
From the moment the old man miraculously appeared on the steam train heading for Yarnam City, Klein, who was aware of all the movements of Marionette City, discovered the other man and confirmed that he was "Mystic Seer" Zarathus who had not been seen for almost a whole year and seemed to be dead.
He just walked to the city with the tourists who came to visit Yarnam City, walked into the "Fool" church, and said the words just now.
Talk about terms... What can we talk about? Let me give up "Sefirah Castle" and become a happy Sequence 2? Who did He learn this from, Amon?
The main body has long been hidden in Historical Void before First Epoch, and Spirit Body has risen to Gray Fog. Klein, who uses his own Marionette to observe the reality, is not afraid of any conspiracy by the other party at all.
As "Miracle Invoker", with the help of Sefirah, the power he can exert is no less than that of Zarathus. Even if the other party tries to use the wish to destroy Yarnam City can also be easily stopped by Klein. Even if a meteorite is summoned, Angel can take over Catastrophe and eliminate it invisible.
Just like what he thought when he designed this battlefield, unless True God comes, no one can do anything to him.
While thinking wildly, Klein clicked on Crimson Star belonging to "Empress" Angel, and informed the other party about Zarathus's attack, lest this Archangel really launch a desperate attack and find it difficult to deal with it.
And he himself had already put on the curtain formed by the characteristics of "Mystic Seer", holding another copy of Sequence 1 Characteristic in his hand, Spirit Body containing the "Fool" card, and entered the strongest fighting state.
This is called strategically despising the enemy, and tactically paying attention to the enemy... He muttered, using Worm of Spirit who stayed in reality to control Bishop Marionette who was facing Zarathus, and said in a deep voice:
"What terms do you want to negotiate?"
Since there is no point in killing a Historical Image before Angel arrives, it is better to listen to what the other party wants to say.
"Fool" In the church, Zarathus finally waited for a response. He lowered his hands and raised his head slightly. He didn't know whether he was looking at the half-giant bishop who was a head taller than him or the holy emblem on the wall behind him, and said:
"What I bring is a proposal for reconciliation, a plan that will allow both of us to stop fighting."
Dispute? Didn't you pursue me unilaterally? Grey Mist's Klein was amused.
"Haha," a female believer dressed as a maid behind Zarathus and sitting on the bench let out a clear laugh, "Isn't it a little late to say this now?"
Hearing this, Zarathus also smiled, and his wrinkled face relaxed.
"I think it's not too late. Although I tried to capture you and got 'Sefirah Castle', I didn't really cause any loss to you. At least I haven't taken action against your relatives and friends."
Hearing this sentence, Klein frowned.
Except for the fight between Beyonder Characteristic and Sefirah, he and Zarathus really had no reason to fight to the death. He had defused many of the opponent's attacks. Fugen Hound, who blocked the opponent in Historical Void last time, did not suffer any casualties. There was no deep hatred.
Of course, the fight for Beyonder Characteristic itself is life-and-death.
"So, you plan to give up the fight for 'Sefirah Castle' and hand over 'Mystic Seer''s Beyonder Characteristic?"
A white dove that flew into the church stayed at the feet of Zarathus, speaking human words and making jokes.
To his surprise, Zarathus nodded slowly.
His old voice also echoed in the church prayer room and was clearly heard by every Marionette:
"Indeed, but not now, but when you need this last 'Mystic Seer'.
"As a gesture of good faith in cooperating, I can tell you an important piece of news.
"'Worm of Time' Amon and his brother have probably taken refuge with the 'Great Old One' outside the barrier and are plotting against you."
PS: 2-in-1, no more available today...