Iver: How About Cutting Off Another Piece?

Once you realize a flaw, the more you think about it, the bigger the loopholes become.

Iver soon discovered that the time provided by the professor also did not match.

In Iver's memory, the promotion ceremony for the Ring Angel began three years after the "Ouroboros Ring" ceremony was initiated. By then, most of the Celestial Chieftains had already died, and the Dream Realm was empty, yet the great achievements of the Ring Angel were complete.

But what the professor was saying was that this year—in 1899— the Ring Angel would complete the "patricide."

That's impossible.

Because according to the normal Timeline, the "Ouroboros Ring" project, which represents the great achievements of the Ring Angel, is nowhere to be seen!

"The history of the game begins at the turn of autumn and winter in 1898—the first event being my sacrifice by the Noble Red. If we take this event as the Qidian..."

"Iver murmured."

In the game, Cruel Autumn begins in the autumn of 1899, followed by Version 2.0.

Version 3.0 began in June 1900. By then, the fallen Fallen Angel had completed their massacres, violently ruling the Stibium Kingdom and even affecting the stability of the occupied Avalon homeland.

The professor just mentioned that the "Rosy Cross" Society has a Sacred Ritual to be held on May 5th. Could this be it?

After all, the ""Rosy Cross" Society" is a secret society. Why would they specifically bring people from all over the world to watch their Sacred Ritual? What if they were learned? Unless their goal is to attract these powerful individuals.

Although Iver didn't know the exact date of the Fallen Angel' descent... because their perspective at the time Theocracy and Avalon, they had no idea what was happening on Star Antimony. However, judging from the nearby timeline, the first Ouroboros Ring Ritual most likely began on May 5, 1900—because 5 is the Sacred Number of balance, very suitable for unlocking the world's upper limit.

The ritual masters were extremely cautious and valued their lives. The success rate of the first Ouroboros Ring Ritual had to be maximized; there was no room for simplification. Therefore, the correct date was essential.

Three years later, on August 3, 1903, a great change occurred... the Ouroboros Ring was upgraded.

And because of Iver's influence, history has now undergone another tremendous change—

"The "Succubus" Emma started the war, and because the chaos in the Theocracy had not yet occurred, Avalon was successfully protected. Now, Star Antimony has been bombed by the Griffin Legion for three months, and with the Theocracy clearly siding with Avalon this time... the war-weariness of the Stibnite Person is bound to be at its peak."

"Meanwhile, the Armored Gargoyle were not yet fully developed, and a rebellion broke out in the Narcissus Territory, where the Mage Legion was located. However, the economy of Star Antimony had been in disarray for many years due to the interference of the goblins, and the unemployment rate was extremely high. They could not pay reparations to Avalon to enter into a truce, nor could they show weakness to Avalon. They could only keep telling the Stibnite Person, 'Our primary problem at present is the Narcissus rebellion,' in order to gloat over the Avalon issue."

"But the problem must be solved eventually. The Star Antimony Nobles are eagerly seeking the power to end the war... Therefore, the Ouroboros Ring Ritual was forced to be brought forward by one year. That is, this year... May 5, 1899."

If you miss this date, the next launch might not be until next year.

Although we may not be fully prepared... for example, with less publicity and waiting, we may not be able to gather enough top-tier experts. But the ceremony must still begin.

That's why they hold public ceremonies and invite the world's strongest individuals to witness the event.

Originally, the ceremony was to be held in secret, but now there's no time to worry about that anymore.

—And this leads to another problem.

If the plan proceeds as originally scheduled, then Iver will have a full year to upgrade.

He embarked on the path to transcendence in mid-November of last year. Now, only four months later, he has reached the level of Consecration LV32, surpassing LV29.

If he had another year, Iver was still very confident that he could raise his level to LV49 in both areas, get a full set of divine gear, and then build a small team, ready to be fully equipped with Great Sin Beast.

But now, there's no way Iver can block the door and kill the newly spawned Fallen Angel.

In a few days, Iver will undergo his next Promotion Ritual. If all goes well, he will reach the Fourth Level of the dual-path. However, it's impossible for him to max out his level in just one month—not to mention the equipment, beasts, and team configuration.

There's a good model: the Fallen Angel who descend to earth will definitely be stronger than the Eternal Pope. While not by much, the Eternal Pope would absolutely lose to Fallen Angel in a one-on-one fight.

In other words, Iver shouldn't go if he doesn't have the confidence to win a one-on-one fight against the Eternal Pope. Going there would just be suicide.

What to do? Should we disrupt the ceremony... or let them proceed? "... Forget it, if the Stibnite Person want to die, I won't stop them."

Iver shook his head.

He was alone on their home turf, facing at least five or six top-tier powerhouses second only to the Eternal Pope. The danger was practically the same as facing Fallen Angel —either way, he would die. And even if Iver managed to stop him, they wouldn't appreciate it. They would only think that Iver had attacked them and disrupted their Sacred Ritual.

Then let them do it.

These celestial beings who were pulled down cannot leave their original cities. Therefore, they each have their own territories and then send their subordinates to control the surrounding areas. Although this "earthly divine kingdom" will gradually spread, it will not have a significant impact in the short term.

With the capital occupied and the Fallen Angel seeking revenge... coupled with the rebellion of the Narcissus Principality, Star Antimony is doomed.

In other words, Version 3.0 will arrive a month later—

Version 2.0 hasn't even started yet, the problems on the Theocracy haven't been resolved, and a new, formidable enemy has already emerged! The two versions are overlapping!

Iver felt a headache just thinking about it.

Then Iver had to settle for second best and consider how he should respond if the Fallen Angel successfully descended.

"First... cease the Griffin Legion's relentless bombardment before the Ouroboros Ring Ritual begins."

Otherwise, if the Fallen Angel were to be reborn and struck down by some unlucky griffin, He, already furious, might go insane on the spot.

Originally, He wanted to vent His anger on the Stibnite Person had dragged Him down, and He also needed to capture a large number of Demon Scholar to study how to send Him back... If He were to be attacked by the Griffin Legion, it would be easy to draw the hatred of the demon army to Avalon.

It's not that we can't beat them, but there's absolutely no need to.

"... Then, I still have to make a trip to Xingti."

It wasn't that he wanted to chase after the professor.

Rather, it was because he needed to salvage the "supplies".

The Ouroboros Ring Ritual will be held in early May. Once the ceremony is completed, Star Antimony will be swallowed up by the Fallen Angel ' earthly divine kingdom, and the demons will directly control the entire territory.

Entering and leaving the country will be extremely dangerous, and the higher the level of the superhuman, the greater the danger—because it may attract the attention of the Fallen Angel themselves.

Before that, Iver needs to find a way to get to Star Antimony first and conduct a preliminary investigation: quickly poach valuable talents, or kidnap them if he can't poach them; it would be a great pity if it ended up like the death of Archimedes.

The Ouroboros Ring wasn't originally scheduled for this time, but for this day next year. If an important figure who was originally fine is killed in the capital a year early... Iver felt that he would also bear some responsibility for that.

We also need to quickly explore the necessary ruins and loot any unclaimed treasures we can find.

—It just so happens that Iver has to meet up with his archaeology mentor in April. He needs to get everyone out of there before May... before the old man dies in there.

"So busy..."

Iver felt a headache coming on.

The Promotion Ritual, the Papal Election... and then I have to make a trip to Xingti.

"If only I had the ability to create clones..."

Iver muttered subconsciously, "The ' Ovum Moon Grimoire ' seems to be able to cut off a part of myself..."

He paused for a moment before he finished speaking, then shuddered.

—It can't be separated! It can't be cut!

That's probably what the Ring Angel was thinking back then, but they ended up cutting off Iver, who's now scheming to seize power every day...

If a piece of Iver were cut off, it might become the "new Iver".

"... I can only say, as expected of me. Our thinking is actually the same..."

Iver chuckled self-deprecatingly.

At this moment, Madam Grace finally arrived, albeit late.

She pushed open the door, panting, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she had at least run over.

"I haven't gotten on the bus yet..."

She was complaining when she turned from running to walking and strolled in slowly.

When she looked up, she saw Little Iver in the birdcage.

Grace was immediately startled. "Your Titania! Why... why did you lock Iver up!"

"... Huh?! What did you say?"

Titania was jolted awake when she heard someone calling her name.

In that instant, her face did not display the maturity befitting Queen; instead, it appeared rather naive and innocent, even somewhat inexplicably flustered.

It's like a little girl who's asleep and is suddenly called on by the teacher in class.