Chapter 130

That's why the Four Great Outer Gods are so despicable. Ryan still thinks Janus, the moon god, and the God of Order are much more reliable.

Ryan took out the book, casually flipped it open, and found a note on one of the pages containing the answer that 'Lin Qi' had found.

"Janus is also a wise god. He created the world with time and space, and then all things came into being. Therefore, he knows the secrets of the world."

"To obtain the answer from Janus, the following sacrifices are required... quite a lot, he's a greedy god."

"Is there any more eulogy...?"

Ryan tried to read the words he couldn't quite understand, but suddenly felt a kind of spiritual connection and realized something was wrong, so he quickly stopped.

The words of rites should not be recited carelessly; only the Singer can use them. Otherwise, they will not only be ineffective but may also harm the speaker.

While it doesn't cause Mental Pollution like the Outer Gods... no, it is a kind of Mental Pollution, except that the Outer Gods will make you grotesque and crazy, while Janus will have a corresponding brainwashing effect.

"We really can't be careless at all."

Ryan suspected that many believers in the world had been misled by this kind of thing, something similar to religious Sacred Canon. At first glance, it seemed fine, but after reading it once or twice, or even several times a day, it would completely cleanse your mind.

Otherwise, where would so many fanatical believers come from?

But can this thing really work? Does Janus also understand wisdom? Isn't the God of Wisdom the Lord of the Bizarre Moras?

You gods even have cameo roles?

That makes sense, though. In the eyes of the Gate of Janus, Janus is an omnipotent god. Who cares if it's useful? Calling Him "Mom" is perfectly acceptable.

"The offerings are easy to find, but the Singer ... the Burning Covenant? No, this matter cannot be known to outsiders... I wonder if it's okay for Vainay."

Soul Singer is still Singer, because most rituals are just initiation ceremonies. The Singer is the key to initiation but does not necessarily have to participate in the ritual. So Ryan called 'Vainay' over.

While she was there, Ryan prepared everything needed for the ritual and then took everything to the castle's basement.

Speaking of which, the reason why every castle has a basement is a question that Ryan has never been able to understand. The castle in Berman City has one, and Silver Peak City has one too, and it's even bigger.

Do you think everyone likes to hide something in the basement?

Oh, that damned nobleman, he's rotten inside and out.

Ryan went to the innermost room in the basement and prepared the offerings. After a while, 'Vainay' returned.

She carved the ritual patterns on the ground according to the method in the book, and then placed all the sacrificial materials on it.

"Vainay, is it okay?" Ryan asked worriedly.

"It should be fine. This kind of ritual doesn't require my spirit to communicate with Janus. I've done quite a few."

Ordinary rituals don't require communication with deities, so the risk is low, and even if unsuccessful, it won't have much impact on her. However, if it's an Outer Gods, the spiritual requirements are higher, and even a small release of power could corrupt a person.

The sacrifices to Janus were relatively safe; otherwise, if the Soul Singer of the Path of Death came to sing praises to Janus, neither side's gods would be able to hold back.

At this time.

In the vast basement, the center of the room was covered with array patterns and materials. 'Vainay' stood in front of the array and began the ritual.

"O God of Endless and First Glory, Janus, you come from the end of time, traversing all things in this world, understanding and knowing all things. Here, your devout followers, as you yearn... Um."

As if her tongue had been bitten, the chanting of 'Vainay' abruptly ended.

"What happened?"

"No, I can't recite it. I'm a follower of the Death Faith Path, not Janus. The power on the Faith Path is resisting me." 'Vainay' snorted somewhat discontentedly. "This guy is quite picky."

Ryan thought to himself that it was strange that they didn't even choose their followers; it seemed that they really needed Janus's Singer.

"Strange, this priest seems different from the others. It might be because of Janus. If it were any other god, there wouldn't be this much trouble," said 'Vainay'.

"Will Janus's rituals be more troublesome?"

"Yes, the requirements for Singer Janus's priesthood are the highest. It seems that a corresponding Faith Path is required. I should be able to succeed if it were any other god."

The Soul Singer's abilities are far superior to those of Singer, yet he still failed, which frustrated Ryan greatly.

"It's just a eulogy, is it really that difficult?"

Even if humans can mimic animal sounds, can they communicate with animals?

"If you put it that way, then it is indeed quite difficult."

Ryan sighed, but he was unwilling to give up. He tried reciting a line from the sacrificial incantation he had just heard, and the ritual that had been interrupted was suddenly resumed.

"Huh?"

Ryan was stunned for a moment, feeling as if his Mental Power had been connected to the ritual.

'Vainay' tilted her head, her face full of confusion.

What's going on?

I don't know.

Although he didn't know, he felt it could work, and he didn't sense any danger in the ritual, so Ryan took the book from 'Vainay's' hand and read the incantation aloud.

As the chanting of the sacrificial incantation continued, Ryan gradually sensed a strange power descending upon this underground space. The array emitted a gray light under the Magic Power supplied by the Soul Jade, and eventually the light gathered above the array, forming a small ball of light.

The small orbs of light floated in space, radiating a sacred beauty.

What's next?

Ryan looked at 'Vainay'.

I don't know if I've succeeded; it's my first time being Singer, so I don't know anything about it.

"Ask it quickly, hurry!"

Ask?

Ryan organized his thoughts for a moment before speaking, "Glorious Janus, please tell me, where is the place called 'Meld Town,' where the secret of the Deep Sea Hunter is hidden?"

The ball of light remained silent for a while.

There seems to be no reaction.

Ryan was wondering whether he should ask again when suddenly a blinding light illuminated the entire basement, lasting for about five seconds. The gray mist rising from the array finally transformed into a familiar vortex in front of Ryan.

This thing is somewhat similar to the secret realm he discovered in the Chaos Realm before.

"Could this lead directly to Meld Town?"

Ryan didn't understand, and there was no instruction manual. Seriously, are you gods really this irresponsible?

"Why can you perform sacrifices?" ' Vainay's focus was clearly not on the vortex. The Singer were all handpicked; it wasn't just about having Magic Power talent.

Ryan shrugged. "If I were to ask Janus about this, I would."

The ritual seemed to be over, but the gray vortex continued. Ryan wasn't sure where it led. If it wasn't in Silver Peak City, a day wouldn't be enough to travel there and back. He'd be doomed if he missed the highlight of the day after tomorrow.

The most urgent thing is to die once; everything else can wait.

Anyway, since he had learned the method, Ryan didn't go in immediately. The gray vortex continued for a while before naturally dissipating because the Soul Jade was exhausted.

He collected the materials he had exhausted, but then prepared another set. The formation was still usable; all he had to do was place the materials on it.

The next day, the invited nobles arrived in Silver Peak City one after another.

In fact, even Ryan himself didn't know how many invitations he had sent out. When he looked at them, he was surprised to find that one of them was the same person he had seen in the Western Territory. What was going on with that person?

"Lord Ryan, we meet again!"

That person immediately greeted Ryan with a smile upon seeing Ryan.

"Who are you..."

"I am Bush, the lord of Moslad City."

"Oh, I remember now. You were invited by Grand Duke Magana to go to Childe City to speak with Baron Bush."

"Uh... it's the Earl, the Earl."

Bush was speechless. He was a count, yet he was being recorded as a baron. That was a huge difference!

However, he still had to force a smile, since Ryan was now going to become the Grand Duke's man.

What's going on here? Isn't Ryan one of Princess Caslathdi's people? Are the two major powers about to join forces?

"Oh, Earl Bush," Ryan nodded slightly, "So you came all this way?"

Bush smiled wryly, "It's not just me; probably half of the nobles you can name in the Western Territory have come."

"Ha???"

"It's true. The Grand Duke himself gave the order that everyone who can come should come. How dare we not come?"

To go to such great lengths to attend a commoner's engagement party is unprecedented, not only in the Southern Territory and Western Territory, but throughout Augustus... no, the entire Northern Continent.

However, Magana's words are law in the Western Territory. You disobey? You'll be eating an axe!

"I estimate that the people will arrive this afternoon, not many, maybe fifty or sixty, all of them viscounts or above."

In other words, Magana only summoned viscounts and above; otherwise, if barons were included, the scene would have been terrifying.

Ryan's lips twitched violently. Could someone tell him why he felt like he was seeing a wedding procession? Did you call all these people here to ram the door?

Just as Bush had predicted, by late afternoon all the nobles from the Western Territory had arrived. Ryan counted fifty-eight people in total, not including Magana's group.

Although the engagement party is tomorrow, so many people are coming, we can't just keep them waiting, can we? More importantly, Caslathdi and Magana are also about to arrive in Silver Peak City, and Ryan has to go and greet them personally.

Once we've brought everyone over, we'll have a banquet tonight to politely serve them food, chat a bit, and ease the awkward atmosphere.

As soon as Ryan arrived at the Silver Peak City train station, he saw the nobles of the Western Territory standing in neat rows.

Ryan was a little confused. What was going on now?

Bush ran over and explained, "This is what the Grand Duke instructed. This time, we must demonstrate the might of our Western Territory nobles and overwhelm Princess Caslathdi with our imposing presence... Uh, these are the Grand Duke's exact words, so please don't be angry, Lord Ryan."

Bush coughed lightly, feeling a little embarrassed. To say he would overwhelm someone on their own turf was, well, that was a sign of trouble.

Ryan thought to himself, "It's nothing. I don't have time to be angry. I'm still thinking about which side to stand on later."

He looked into the distance and saw several nobles from the Southern Territory approaching. They had obviously received news of the operation in the Western Territory.

Princess Caslathdi will be arriving soon. Even if it's just to get a chance to impress the Her Highness the Princess, we can't let the nobles of the Western Territory look down on us, can we?

Soon, the entire train station became a gathering place for nobles. The Western Territory and Southern Territory separated into two separate stations, each looking at the other with disdain and looking down on others.

That's true. Now, apart from the Old Emperor who is firmly in the Imperial Capital, the Second Prince and Fourth Prince are basically sitting at the children's table. The only ones with the strength to compete are Magana and Caslathdi.

The nobles of the Southern Territory said that Magana was rebelling.

The nobles of the Western Territory said that Caslathdi had let a wolf into the house.

Ryan was speechless. What the hell are you guys trying to do here?

In truth, these nobles of the Southern Territory were all secretly groomed by 'Vainay' and obeyed her Vainay. In their hearts, 'Vainay' held a more important position than Princess Caslathdi.

As for Ryan, because he was from Caslathdi, these nobles were not as enthusiastic towards him as those from the Western Territory.

Ryan was considering whether to call these people away, lest a fight break out and someone were to die – that would be the fate of a nobleman. Just then, the train whistle sounded, and under everyone's gaze, the train from Berman City entered the station and stopped.

The surrounding area had been cleared out, and ordinary people couldn't get close to the train station. There were guards everywhere, some with guns and others with shields, and there were also a large number of Supernatural Being from the Burning Covenant protecting the area. This setup was almost as impressive as the Old Emperor's arrival.

"She's here! Her Highness the Princess has arrived!"

"It is Your Her Highness the Princess go first!"

The nobles of the Southern Territory shouted excitedly.

Before Caslathdi could disembark, another whistle sounded, and the train from the Western Territory arrived at the station.

"The Grand Duke is here! The Grand Duke is here!"

"Come on... one, two, shout it!"

"The Grand Duke's plan is brilliant, it's infuriating the Princess!" *N

Ryan: "???"

"How dare you! You openly slander Her Highness the Princess!"

"I'm sorry, we are just following the Grand Duke's orders. If you have any objections, you can talk to the Grand Duke."

Before anyone even got off the train, the platform was in complete chaos.

Ryan never expected to see such a scene among nobles known for their elegance and gentlemanly manners. Hey, hey, hey, that rhyme is going too far, isn't it?

Then, amidst a commotion, Caslathdi and Magana got off the train almost simultaneously. Magana was on the other side of the platform; she led several Iron Blood Army leaders around and walked over to this side.