Divine Scion

Luther pretended to be under control while secretly eavesdropping on the conversation between Lanevus and Hood Eugen. As he listened, he gradually figured out the situation between the two.

It turned out Hood Eugen was a Beyonder from a mysterious organization called the Psychology Alchemists. He had entered this asylum not because he was mentally ill, but because he needed to digest his Potion—he called the process "Acting."

As for Lanevus, he too was a Beyonder whose pathway and Sequence were unknown. He had fabricated the iron mine investment scam partly to plunder money and partly for the Acting of his own pathway.

The two had known each other before and were using one another.

Good grief, every last one of you knows to use "Acting" to digest Potions, while I, an official Beyonder, was the only one left in the dark!

Luther's teeth itched with frustration.

He began to feel that things were going badly. These two Beyonders of unknown pathways had gathered together, and they were certainly stronger than he was. If they discovered that he was an official Beyonder, his situation would become extremely dangerous.

Thinking of this, he could only continue pretending to be controlled while secretly considering how to deal with the situation.

Under the current circumstances, the best outcome would be for Lanevus and Hood Eugen to leave after they finished talking, while Luther pretended he knew nothing. Once he was discharged the next day, he would immediately return to headquarters, call the captain, have Dunn bring a large force, arrest Hood Eugen first, and then Lanevus.

Unfortunately, reality never lived up to people's expectations.

"Alright, enough catching up." Lanevus placed the lantern on the bedside table but kept a firm hold on his bag. "I came to you because I need your help with something. I think you'll definitely be willing to help me."

"Tell me what it is first."

Hood Eugen became wary.

"Have you heard of the Aurora Order? I got hold of something good from them..."

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

Hood Eugen's body jolted as though pricked by a needle, and his voice rose involuntarily. "You actually dared associate with that bunch of Lunatics! Do you know that the official Beyonders in Tingen City are practically about to uproot the local Aurora Order?"

"Hey, calm down, my friend."

Lanevus did not care in the slightest. Instead, he adopted a more seductive tone and asked Hood Eugen, "Don't you want to advance further in your Sequence, or perhaps have a chance to reach a high Sequence in this lifetime?"

Hood Eugen could not help freezing when he heard that.

Lanevus took the opportunity to rise. The lantern's light illuminated his body, casting a huge black shadow against the wall behind him. For an instant, it seemed as if that shadow was his true form.

"Hood Eugen, this is the worst of times, but also the best of times. As long as we seize the opportunity, we too can become masters of the world, become true immortals!"

"As long as you help me, I will not only tell you how to master the power of Potions and avoid losing control, but also promise to let you obtain a trace of Divinity in the future—immortal Divinity!"

"You should be able to tell which existence stands behind me. My promise is Their promise, and in a certain sense, the Psychology Alchemists also have some connection to Them."

"Do not doubt it. The Psychology Alchemists are not strong enough at present to offer you sufficient help, unless you are willing to remain at your current rank forever."

Lanevus smiled somewhat crazily, his magnetic voice delivering words full of temptation. "So, what is your answer? Will you help me or not?"

In the quiet hospital room, Hood Eugen's heavy breathing could be heard. Clearly, he was tempted.

Idiot.

Luther cursed inwardly.

This Lanevus was obviously an utterly treacherous swindler. He had surely used similar rhetoric to tempt investors back then. If Hood Eugen believed his nonsense, he would probably end up as a discarded pawn once he had served his purpose.

"Tell me exactly what you want to do."

Hood Eugen had taken the bait.

Luther saw the corner of Lanevus's mouth lift imperceptibly. He pulled out a manuscript and showed it to the other man. "This is a miraculous ritual from the Aurora Order. It can allow an ordinary woman to conceive a god's offspring!"

What?!

Luther was horrified and nearly cried out. Fortunately, Hood Eugen lost his composure even more severely and drew Lanevus's attention away, preventing Luther from exposing himself.

"You really are insane!"

Hood Eugen practically screamed. He was so alarmed that he even wanted to refuse Lanevus, forcing the latter to use his persuasive rhetoric again before Hood Eugen reluctantly agreed.

He really was a complete Lunatic.

Luther muttered to himself.

He searched his memories and found information about this ritual. Its essence was to use a woman as a seedbed, employ the resentment of a great number of humans as a catalyst, and pray for the projection of the True Creator to descend and conceive Their offspring within the mother's body. After that, the woman would display normal symptoms of pregnancy until labor.

But how could a mortal body possibly bear the Evil God's Offspring? Thus, the instant the Divine Scion descended into the world, the mother who gave birth to Them would become Their first sacrifice. Afterwards, the Divine Scion would unleash a massive Catastrophe, plunging the world into terror...

Cruel, sinister, insane!

"I've already prepared everything. All you need to do is use Hypnosis on that woman and make her cooperate with our ritual." Lanevus smiled without the slightest guilt. "Come on, let's go. Her carriage has been waiting downstairs for ages."

Hood Eugen could only rise and follow Lanevus, who had picked up the gas lamp again, out of the room.

Luther put on a dazed expression, his gaze unfocused, and let them pass by him.

Hurry up and leave. Once you're gone, I can report you...

"Oh, right. I heard the ritual has a higher chance of succeeding with a living sacrifice. Let's use him and see."

At that moment, Lanevus suddenly turned back and pointed at Luther as he spoke to Hood Eugen.

What the hell?

Damn it, are you sick in the head?!

Luther cursed wildly in his heart as he watched Hood Eugen ring the bell again, then say to him, "Follow us."

Left with no choice, he could only pretend to be controlled and follow behind them in a muddled daze as they went downstairs.

The inpatient building was dark and gloomy at night. Their footsteps echoed through the corridors. After descending the stairs and leaving the building, Luther saw that the asylum gates stood open, with a carriage waiting outside.

Lanevus walked over alone, carried a young woman out of the carriage, and then returned to them with light steps.

She was a beautiful young woman with long golden hair. Her eyes were half-open, and she appeared to be unconscious.

"Who is she?"

Hood Eugen frowned. "Where did you get her?"

"Her?"

Lanevus tilted his head and thought for a moment. "I think she was... the fiancée those idiots arranged for me?"

"Your fiancée... Are you serious?"

Hood Eugen asked in astonishment.

"Of course I'm serious."

Lanevus placed the girl on a stone table in the open space and reached out to pat her cheek. "She loves me so much. Naturally, I have to give her the most wonderful experience in the world."

...What a living beast.

In the darkness, Luther clenched his fist slightly.

If that was the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless.