"In that case, let's set off immediately."
Having been relieved of his burdens Balund seemed to have become more than ten years younger, turning into a little old man who wasn't so old.
His impulsive and energetic style reappeared, as if he couldn't wait to travel through the spatial rift to the Second Holy See to complete his onboarding procedures.
Compared to him, Ed was not in such a hurry.
He pointed to the object that had been modified from the first-generation Mind Coffin and said:
"I haven't told you how to use this yet."
Balund and Aiboke then realized that the first generation of Mind Coffin had not been damaged, but had been modified to some extent and transformed into something else.
Ed pointed to the machine that was now mixed with a large amount of wooden parts and plant tissue and said:
"I've modified this thing a bit; it now has quite a few functions."
He said to Aiboke:
"You've spent the most time with this thing, so you should be the most comfortable using it."
"Under normal circumstances, it can be used as a miniature mobile fortress, except that it is not driven by Blood Corpse but by machinery and Psionic Energy."
"In case of real danger, Aiboke can temporarily merge with it and temporarily gain High Tier Low Grade (level 61-70) power."
Balund looked at the thing, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Ultimately, he harbored some resentment towards that coffin.
But Aiboke, the person involved, acted as if nothing had happened, went over to compare them, and exclaimed in surprise:
"No wonder my body's joints are designed this way; it's to fit this thing perfectly."
He spoke as this middle-aged man, who looked to be around thirty, began his research like a child who had just received a new toy.
He aligned his elbows, knees, and other joints with the pre-arranged positions, quickly completing his first "transformation."
The coffin that used to bind him has now undergone a significant transformation, becoming a metal armor similar to that of a satellite city lord, and the joints of Aiboke's body fit perfectly into this outer mechanical layer.
After several attempts, the middle-aged man was very satisfied with his first gift after his resurrection. Stepping out of the chamber, he said to Ed:
"Thank you so much for your gift. Since this thing also has a driving function, could you allow the two of us to drive it across the Wilderness of Chaos to the Second Holy See?"
The arrival of the two new employees was not in Ed's plans. Now, Balund seems like an old man who is eager to start work after being rehired, while Aiboke seems like a young man who is preparing to take a short gap year after graduating from college.
He smiled and nodded:
"Of course, no problem. You can actually vacation in the Wilderness of Chaos for a long time."
The combination of "Wilderness of Chaos" and "vacation" is somewhat bizarre, but considering that Balund is a pure High Tier Psionic Energy and Aiboke is a temporary High Tier Psionic Energy /mechanical hybrid, it doesn't seem like a big deal.
However...
At this point, Ed mentally calculated the time, then suddenly cleared his throat:
"If you plan to arrive at the Second Holy See after the end of July this year (King's Calendar 909), you might as well go directly to the Holy City; I'll be there during that time."
The two readily agreed, since Ed had only shared the information with them and hadn't specified a return date.
However, the quick-witted brothers instinctively sensed the implied meaning in Ed's words.
The other party wasn't demanding they arrive in Valhalla by the end of July, but rather saying...
[There's a big event at the end of July; you can choose whether or not to participate.]
Seeing that things were basically settled, Ed prepared to turn and leave.
Just then, Nuowa, the Short-Eared Elf who hadn't spoken much since the afternoon, suddenly spoke:
"It is an honor to meet you, the Son of God of the Second Holy See."
Ed returned the greeting politely, looking at the mysterious man with a hint of wariness.
If anyone could have foreseen their plans for today, this elf in front of them would certainly be one of them.
Although there was no deliberate attempt to conceal it, the other party had clearly discerned the true nature of the Soul Returner to some extent from their previous " Soul Returner Swap" ability, and thus had some suspicions about their own abilities.
That's why he took the initiative to invite the Soul Returner to witness the handover ceremony. This was an unspoken understanding between the two of them. Even Balund, who was also a High Tier Psionic Energy, only realized the whole story after the fact.
This was Ed's first meeting with this renowned elf, but they could be said to have "long-standing acquaintances."
So, if the other person calls you back at this time, is there something they really need to say?
When Ed was called out, the Short-Eared Elf Nuowa bowed slightly, performing a greeting different from that of Balund and the other two:
"Your formidable strength and noble character have deeply impressed me. Please allow me to formally travel to the Second Holy See to meet with you soon."
"Very well, I already know the names of the two Short-Eared Elf, and I look forward to meeting you both."
Ed agreed, and seeing that there was nothing else to do, he returned to Valhalla through the spatial rift.
The two Short-Eared Elf rose and returned to their previous calm, but [ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] suddenly asked:
"Mr. Nuowa, Ms. Liya."
Both elves looked at her.
"Didn't you say before that after dealing with things here, you would go to the Second Holy See to see His Holiness the Son of God?"
The Soul Returner's face showed confusion. It wasn't that she wanted to interfere with the High Tier ' itinerary, it was just—
We haven't paid back the money we borrowed from you yet. If you come too late... won't it exceed the deadline?
Clearly, after suffering the consequences of improper writing once, [ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] has become particularly attentive to these kinds of incidents.
Nuowa then remembered this matter and looked at the Soul Returner, smiling as he said:
"It's alright. I will definitely visit the Son of God within three months, and then you can find an opportunity to return it to me."
After saying this, the two elves circled around and bowed in farewell before disappearing into the library's underground space.
With that matter settled, the Balund and Aiboke brothers disguised themselves and left the Great Library as ordinary citizens.
Escorted by guards, the five Soul Returner found the King of Fall Resistance, I Guess, which was wandering around among the Machine Spirit spirits. They drove it to Uncle Gray's repair shop and began removing the bulky Blood Corpse ammo packs from it, turning it back into a well-proportioned small fortress.
No, do not take away my power!