There is no difference between this and the original "Calamity" Charm. The fleeing pirates are still alive, and the surrounding ships have not been additionally affected... Angel looked at the wind of Spirit World below and thought of a possibility:
This Charm can cause damage to Spirit World that overlaps the target at the same time. It may be the kind of enemy that is hidden in Spirit World or even "in the mirror".
For example, if the main body is Ghost Ship, you can hide in "Queen Anne's Revenge" of Spirit World at any time, such as some high-ranking Demoness, or the powerful Spirit World Creature...
In Angel's mind, Anne, a girl with black hair and golden eyes, emerged from the mirror, "Unaging", Demoness Katarina, who had an elegant temperament and a hint of liveliness, and Reinette Tinekerr, who was carrying four of his own heads.
The latter's cold eyes made her immediately stop her fantasy and look at Azik, who was pulling her and Klein, and at the same time brought the two Marionette back and forth between Spirit World.
After the latter "encouraged" Angel to blow up the ship for strange reasons, his expression became a little serious. Especially after entering Spirit World, Angel could feel that several people were moving forward, but they seemed to be walking in circles without leaving too far.
"Mr. Azik, return to Grahame now?"
she asked tentatively.
"No, let's go deep into the Berserk Sea," Azik shook his head and looked at Klein, "Give me Copper Whistle. I have a hunch that with the ring, Copper Whistle, and myself, we should be able to find the location where Death fell in the Berserk Sea."
So fast?
Angel's heart tightened for some reason. She originally thought that after getting this black ring that might be related to Death, Azik would first recall more of the past, and then, like before, look around for bits and pieces of memory, combine the information, and then find the real answer.
Why so fast...
She looked at Klein and found the same worry in his eyes.
But after a while, Marionette Enzo still dug into his pocket and took out Copper Whistle, which was sealed in the cigarette box to avoid causing turmoil in the Berserk Sea, and handed it to Azik. Copper Whistle floated on its own, as if being held by an invisible spirit, and stayed beside Azik.
At the same time, Klein also persuaded:
"Mr. Azik, how about... we should go back to the Southern Continent first, Bayam is also fine. My dream tells me that this trip is quite dangerous. Maybe I should first find other members of Numinous Episcopate and learn the information about 'Artificial Death' before going to the depths of the Berserk Sea."
"After I put on the ring, a voice kept calling me, right there..."
He was holding one person in each hand and could only look in the direction of the Berserk Sea to indicate. The Spirit World in the distance gradually turned dark. It was Berserk Sea that sensed the power of Copper Whistle and started a new round of Storm.
After that, he led the two Marionette forward quickly and entered the dangerous area where Storm was sweeping and lightning was raging.
Backlund, Saint Samuel Cathedral deep.
Archbishop Anthony Stevenson, wearing a robe, quickly walked into Chanis Gate, had a brief conversation with the caretaker, and after verifying his identity according to the procedures, walked past wooden shelves one after another, passed between various material containers, documents, and Potion formulas, and went down the steps to the second floor.
There are various "3" and "2" level Sealed Artifact sealed here. Only the team leader, deacon or bishop can be allowed to enter, and more than two people must go together to avoid accidents and being unable to call for help.
In a hidden corner, Archbishop opened the way to the third floor and entered the bottom floor, which was not very large.
He glanced over and confirmed that Sealed Artifact "1-29" and "1-80" had not changed. They were still interacting with each other according to the design, offsetting the negative effects, and sealing the most important piece of Backlund Diocese, Sealed Artifact.
"0-17".
Anthony recalled the emergency communication he had just received from Holy Cathedral. The content was very simple: activate Sealed Artifact immediately.
Due to the principle of confidentiality, even the emergency communication did not specify which Sealed Artifact Anthony was asked to activate, but he knew that this was the only one he needed to activate personally.
After releasing the outer seal, Anthony took a deep breath and carefully observed the situation inside "1-80" through "1-29".
Then, his breath suddenly came out.
"0-17" is missing!
What's going on? "0-17" does occasionally break through the seal and release its power to the outside world, but this situation will be quickly controlled by "1-80". There has never been a situation where the internal Sealed Artifact disappeared before the seal was lifted.
The purpose of Holy Cathedral is to let me observe whether this "0" level Sealed Artifact is still there, rather than to actually enable me to activate it?
Anthony thought about it, but quickly shook his head.
The complete information of "0-17" appeared in his mind. That is information that only the Pope, certain researchers and Archbishop of Backlund Diocese can know. Moreover, before each Archbishop is transferred, they must use Sealed Artifact to clear this part of their memory.
"Number: 17; Hazard level: '0'; Name: Angel of Secrecy.
"Confidentiality level...
"Sealing method...
"Description: This is not an item and cannot be exploited.
"Appendix 1: This Sealed Artifact first appeared in Fourth Epoch Pale Era, and the rest of the information is unknown.
"Appendix 2: Data shows that He has been awakened seven times.
"Appendix 3: There are limited conditions for being unable to be used. It has been confirmed that he can be used as a container for the arrival of Goddess."
Anthony suddenly opened his eyes and thought of a possibility, but he did not dare to think about it. Even "0-17", which had to be awakened according to the procedure when "Backlund Great Smog", was due to what incident did it leave Chanis Gate on its own this time?
Crimson Moon, Archbishop Anthony were painted on the chest. He restored the three-layer seal to its original state and left quietly.
After a sudden spin, Angel opened his eyes again and found that he had arrived in a dark and cold mausoleum. Under his feet was a floor made of hard stones. Next to him were open coffins, with rotting corpses covered with white feathers inside.
Deep in the mausoleum surrounded by coffins, there are stone stairs leading down. The place is filled with black air, like a heavy haze gathering together. Dark Vision is isolated by it and cannot see through the situation inside.
It looked like the mausoleum in the dream described by Klein... Her scalp was numb, and she quickly looked around, and soon saw Azik standing next to the coffin, staring into the depths of the black mist, and Klein standing up slowly next to him. The two Marionette seemed not to be affected by the dizziness, standing aside lifelessly.
"This is the mausoleum where Artificial Death is located?"
She asked cautiously, actually already having the answer in her heart.
Azik turned around and Angel saw a less serious expression on his face and a slightly raised corner of his mouth.
When he got here, he returned to his earlier state, the humorous one who liked to sneak back to watch our jokes after leaving Loen Gentlemen...Angel thought with some sadness.
"Just now, that Pirate Admiral called me 'Death Consul'. I didn't resist this call at all, because, in the memories I gradually recovered, I saw him leading countless armies of undead creatures, Sitting high on the throne of skulls, I saw the dead Beyonder and ordinary people around me, and saw them reborn as undead souls loyal to me, rushing to the next town or village, but I was indifferent and watched coldly."
Azik's eyes fell on Ludwell's mask, and he quickly moved away to look at Klein and Angel. With an inexplicable emotion in his tone, he explained why he was eager to retrieve his memory.
In the cold and damp tomb, Angel learned about the countless life experiences of "Death Consul" who died and came back to life at the end of Pale Era.
For the first time, he climbed up from the pile of corpses and was taken in by a noble girl. After rescuing her, he fell in love with her secretly, but could not get together because of the difference in status. Of course, Azik eventually joined the army and became a knight. During the chaotic period at the junction of Fourth Epoch and Fifth Epoch, he won his own title and fief, married a noble girl, and had a child.
"That's the first generation Lamud Baron. The fiefdom is Lamud Town near Tingen. Do you still remember the time I went to Purification's undead?"
Klein whispered to Angel.
Angel nodded, recalling in his mind the town that existed in the early days of Fifth Epoch, even earlier than Tingen City.
It turned out that it was the fiefdom of Mr. Azik's son... Thinking of this, she laughed, looked at Azik, and found a smile on the corner of his mouth.
"That is a brave child who regards me as a role model. He wants to follow the path I have walked and rely on himself to become a noble instead of being shadowed by his ancestors... Whenever I think of what he said, I feel satisfied and proud in my heart. He is completely different from the blood descendants left in Balam in my memory to divide Beyonder Characteristic or control the army... Oh, I also appeared like this. How could I not know that feeling, that feeling that has no connection except blood?"
Having said this, Azik shook his head, sighed and continued:
"Unfortunately, the most beautiful memory in my heart did not last long. Soon, I recovered most of my memories, and gradually became gloomy, making my family feel strange. Although I tried hard to remedy the situation, I could only make arrangements for the 'next life' and passed away in the castle..."
Then, he recounted his countless resurrection experiences in his second, third, and recent lives.
Sometimes he is a hard-working businessman who relies on his own hands to build happiness for his family. Sometimes he is a smart scholar who gains beautiful love while studying. Sometimes he takes someone else's identity and occupies their life, but feels regretful after recovering his memory...
In each life, Azik would always recall the memory fragments of Fourth Epoch that made him feel scared and made him feel like he had become another person. Compared with his current happiness, he felt incongruous and felt that he was split into two different identities: "Death Consul" and "the man who keeps resurrecting to seek happiness."
"Do you remember the cemetery I took you to?"
Azik looked at Angel again, with endless sadness in his eyes.
"It was the home of my daughter in one life, and in another time, I became a soldier who invaded her home, killing the residents, knocking down the houses, and destroying all the good things...
"Like some kind of destined ending, the beauty and happiness I gain will always be destroyed by my own hands the next time I am resurrected. This makes me feel whether my essence is the 'Death Consul' that destroyed North Continent and set off Pale Calamity..."
"No, Mr. Azik!" Angel was still thinking about how to answer this sharp question. Klein quickly said, "I think, 'Death Consul' and 'Azik Eggers' are both the same person, but the former belongs to Beyonder who went out of control under the influence of Beyonder Characteristic, while the latter is you who lost his memory and started a new life. He is kind, enthusiastic, full of emotions, and the most essential you."
Although Klein's words lacked evidence, they did fit Azik's thoughts. He nodded thoughtfully and his expression softened.
Angel also thought of an important concept and said hesitantly:
"Perhaps these repeated lives are the 'anchor' for 'Death' Pathway to fight against Beyonder Characteristic's madness and tendency to lose control?
"So, you should not regard them as some kind of burden, but as a part of your life, or even a large part... In fact, this journey has been more than a thousand years, right? Fourth Epoch, I am afraid that the time you have experienced is not as good as this stage."
Angel is actually not very sure when Azik was born in Fourth Epoch, but even if she is not very knowledgeable in history, she can confirm that the entire Fourth Epoch combined is not as long as the time Fifth Epoch has been up to now.
The two people's persuasion made Azik fall silent. He thought about it with a confused expression. He quickly breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Perhaps Fourth Epoch me is not Reincarnation who fell into death and rebirth for this reason... But now, I do think so."
After saying that, his expression became firm, and so did his tone:
"I know your concerns, and I don't want this to come true, but in my past memories, every time I gradually get to know the truth, I fall into a new round of sleep. This time is undoubtedly the closest to the answer... It has been more than a thousand years. No matter what, I want to hold it."
As he spoke, he looked at the squirming black mist deep in the mausoleum.
"Remember to close your eyes and wait for me to come back."
After that, he held down the silk top hat on his head and walked step by step along the gap between the coffins, up the stone stairs, and walked into the dark depths of the mausoleum.
Angel and Klein looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes. However, as Azik approached the black mist, the black mist dispersed on its own as if it was alive, revealing the illusory things hovering at the bottom of the mausoleum. Both of them felt the rising aura of death.
Following the instructions, they quickly hid behind the tall coffin, closed their eyes, and listened carefully to the noise coming from behind.
East Balam, Gura In City are on the streets built along the mountains and climbing up step by step.
A team of people with different costumes but all wearing bright red gloves were walking forward. It was already dawn, but many of these people who had obviously worked all night were not tired, but in high spirits.
Daly Simone followed the group of Night Owls, yawning constantly, suddenly stopped, and shook his hand to press his forehead. This made the "Red Gloves" captain Soest, who had been paying attention to her secretly, approached her in confusion and asked:
"What's wrong?"
Daly's tone was a little unreal, as if he was talking in a dream. "I heard a strange call just now, which seemed to be asking me to surrender, and I almost surrendered..."
Enemy attack?
The first reaction of all "Red Gloves" when they heard this sentence was the same, but Leonard Mitchell in the same team turned his head slightly and looked at the port in the northwest, looking at the sea that was gradually covered with the color of the morning sun.
The sky in the Berserk Sea direction is pitch black, without strong winds, lightning, heavy rain or huge waves, and even sunlight cannot penetrate.