The Purpose of Establishing the Court Council

Shen Heng nodded in agreement, a sentiment evident from the battle just now.

Although it possesses some self-awareness and has been specially trained by him, making it more adept at combat, Stone's current combat power is not easily comparable to that of ordinary A-Class Calamity Beasts.

"However..." Stone gasped, hesitant.

"But what?" Shen Heng asked.

Beside them, Qin Yu and Liya Nolandir in her mind also looked over.

"That's right, just one hit and I get really tired, really tired! And then, I feel a bit weak!" Stone looked at Lord Shen Heng with some concern. "It wasn't like this before, is it a side effect of that Distortion, Lord Shen Heng?"

He didn't reply immediately; Shen Heng pondered with deep eyes.

You get very tired after just one hit? And then you can't muster any strength?

"Emm..."

Beside them, Qin Yu and Liya Nolandir were also helping to think things through.

Shen Heng's gaze lingered on the Stone.

It has a head that is longer and thinner than before, with clusters of sharp horns on the head, a powerful upper body, slightly shorter forelimbs and the original shovel-shaped protective plates on the forelimbs, as well as a long tail and wings on its back.

Tired? Lacking energy?

Is there a problem with the Distortion?

No, it shouldn't be. That's a modification of organisms based on the Authority of Rules, so there shouldn't be any problems.

That is, the problem lies in other aspects.

Humans, running, tired, lungs...

Shen Heng's gaze paused, lingering on the Stone's chest, which was encased in thick stone armor.

Just then, a voice came from the side.

"Ah, I understand!"

Shen Heng glanced over, then asked in a lowered voice,

What do you know?

A hint of doubt flashed in Qin Yu's eyes, but she remained silent.

"Exactly, the things we added to Stone before were all tool-like, like wings, that big tail, and horns," Liya Nolandir said.

"While these additions would make them usable, using them would require a physical body to support them."

In other words, your body needs to provide enough energy to support the use of these things.

"Originally, when the Stone had nothing, as long as the body provided enough energy for it to move and exert force, that was sufficient."

"But now, with so many more things, we need more energy to utilize them."

"That means the internal organs!"

"Only when its internal organs become stronger can it support the use of those things!"

Qin Yu didn't speak, but turned to look at the captain.

"That should be it!"

Shen Heng gave a brief reply, then turned to Stone and repeated what Night Spirit Liya had just said.

Stone nodded, seemingly understanding.

"So, what happens next is that we'll eat those guys' internal organs?"

"Hmm, let's start with this one!" Shen Heng looked at the corpse of the Darkflame Tiger that Stone Tou was holding.

Stone nodded, then took out the Darkflame Tiger Origin Crystal and handed it to Lord Shen Heng. After that, he dug out the Darkflame Tiger's internal organs and began to eat them.

A strong stench of blood wafted around.

The overwhelming stench of blood, enough to make most people vomit, didn't even register on the faces of the two men standing nearby.

That is...

Shen Heng's gaze paused as he watched the 'new Stone's devour its food, then turned to the long tail trailing on the ground.

It still feels... so strange!

Just as I was thinking this, the Stone was already eaten.

It raised its head, looked at them, then looked away, turning its back to them and shaking its head.

The blood sticking to the corner of his mouth splattered in all directions.

The Stone, which quickly thought it was clean, turned its head and shouted.

"Lord Shen Heng, I'm all better!"

"..."

Shen Heng glanced at it, then, somewhat speechless, raised his hand and wiped the left corner of his mouth.

"Oh, oh!" Stone nodded, raising its own paw and swiping it towards the left corner of its mouth.

Then, looking back,

"Lord Shen Heng, what about now?"

"..." Shen Heng nodded, "It's ready!"

"Shall we continue forward now?" Stone asked with a happy grin.

If the internal organs are strengthened as expected, is it best not to continue?... Shen Heng glanced at the Stone's slightly red eyes, then paused, looking towards the corridor ahead.

"Um."

A moment later.

A gigantic figure was flying forward in the air, flapping its wings.

Two figures sat on it.

"Hehe, how about that? Aren't I amazing? Just from that simple description of the Stone, I knew exactly where the problem lay!" A slightly proud voice rang out from the side.

"Yes, that's impressive. If it weren't for you, I really don't know how long it would have taken me to figure out the reason and then solve it," Shen Heng replied.

Hearing this, Liya Nolandir was even happier, chuckling in Qin Yu's mind.

Shen Heng glanced over and said,

"By the way, if the Distortion Authority can modify living beings, could Jörmungandr have actually been modifying living beings all along?"

"Hmm? Why did you suddenly think of asking this?" Night Spirit Liya, somewhat puzzled.

"I was just thinking that the Distortion is unsustainable because ordinary creatures can't resist the influence of that Distortion power. What if it were used by the holder of the Authority of Distortion? Would that avoid this problem?" Shen Heng asked.

Qin Yu was taken aback upon hearing this, and also began to ponder the question.

"Uh..." Night Spirit Liya for a moment, then said, "Theoretically speaking, it should indeed be possible!"

"So, if Jörmungandr wanted to, it could create a bunch of S-Class, or even stronger, Calamity Beasts?" Shen Heng asked.

"Well..."

Hesitation struck Liya Nolandir inwardly.

Why does this guy keep asking all these random, nonsensical questions?

However, despite this, she still pondered seriously, and after a long while, she said...

"Theoretically, it should be possible, but it probably won't do that?"

"Hmm? Why?" Shen Heng asked.

Qin Yu, too, waited with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Liya Nolandir sighed softly, looking at the two newbies with a touch of sadness.

"You still don't understand what a Ninth Tier being really is..."

There was no response. Shen Heng sat on the back of the Stone and waited.

Qin Yu glanced at the captain and said,

"Ninth Tier, is that special?"

"Not just special, they're strong, incredibly strong, extremely strong! Strong enough that they can completely ignore all other creatures!" Night Spirit Liya said in a slightly low voice.

"Very strong, extremely... strong!" Shen Heng repeated with a slightly solemn tone.

"Mmm," Night Spirit Liya responded.

"Why do you think that damned serpent, after joining forces with the other two to end the Age of Godfall, would establish a Court Council?"

"So that the Court Council will help them when necessary?"

There was no response. Shen Heng looked up.

"No!" Liya Nolandir's voice suddenly rose.

"It established the Court Council for only one purpose, and only one purpose!"

"That is to let the Order of the Ruins Realm follow its own will."

"Keep it up!!"