Bang!
The Flesh Prison Cult's pope shattered along with it. His entire body exploded like a firecracker, sending flesh and blood flying.
The corridor of flesh contracted completely, and the surrounding light gave way to darkness.
Within the endless darkness, there was only the sound of chewing that set teeth on edge.
After an unknown length of time, the white-haired, white-robed Prophet slowly stepped into the brand-new corridor of iridescent glass and stood respectfully before the stone cell.
"Chairman, Nightingale has sent word. The Black Queen is currently recovering in Empress Village. We can put the plan into motion."
The grating sound of chewing slowly stopped, and Du Jingzhe's aged, hoarse voice came from inside the stone cell.
"Very good. Proceed."
The Prophet nodded but did not leave.
"Anything else?" Du Jingzhe asked.
"One other minor matter. According to Nightingale, on her way back to the village, the Black Queen met someone called Mr. Bai..."
"Who?!"
A deafening roar erupted, and the stone cell's door cracked instantly, fractures spreading across its surface.
It was as though some colossal creature was about to burst out of the cell.
The Prophet frowned slightly, unsure why Du Jingzhe was so agitated.
He continued, "A genius scientist called Mr. Bai. Nightingale said he sought to join Ashen Dawn and even argued with the Black Queen. She didn't want him joining Ashen Dawn, but he insisted."
Deep inside the stone cell, a pair of aged, cloudy eyes had widened in shock. After hearing the Prophet's explanation, however, they slowly closed again.
It must be a coincidence. There are far too many Mr. Bais in this world. It couldn't be that man. After all, he's been gone for so long, so very long...
*Besides, he wasn't good at scientific research. He even hated it. A genius