Chapter 1687: 564. That’s my dear teacher! Extra… um, no extra charge! – [Add more 6/30]_2
There are certain areas in the flow of time that I cannot go to, not even get close to.
Damn Ao specifically warned me that, of course, pursuing the Ascension to Godhood is fine, but some taboos cannot be touched. The cost of playing tricks in this matter is destined to be heavy.
I cannot go to that point in time, Murphy.
Not only can I not go, but I must also stay far away from there. Even the time of the Golden Age is a taboo for me, unless I can complete the ascension, in which case I’ll have transcended destiny, and I could even bring you with me there.
But we could only observe, not intervene.
Because the past shapes the present, and we live in the present.”
“Hmm, I understand, it was foolish of me to make such a request.”
Murphy nodded, looked at Shani who had already recovered, and said:
“So, can I ask you, in which corner of the Frozen Sea is the lost Thorn Relic ‘Fallen Virtue’ hidden? That’s a point in time you can go to, right?
Logically, none of the secrets in this world should escape you.”
“Hmph, but it costs money to ask me for secrets, my dear Murphy, as you say, it’s equivalent exchange, it’s not greed on my part, but the rules of the Ouroboros clan are just like this.”
Mannis said coldly:
“Although our cooperation has been pleasant so far, you’d better not make excessive demands just because of my favor for you… In view of the historical details you helped me clarify today, I will give you a piece of information for free.
The battle claws you want are no longer in the Frozen Sea!
327 years ago, Fallen Virtue was salvaged from the seabed by a fisherman from Ice Bay. That guy traded it for a large sum of money, but also brought trouble upon himself. His clan was massacred by a mysterious force, and over 300 years, Fallen Virtue passed through many hands before finally falling into the possession of the Avalon Church.
They regard it as something evil and have it overseen by the Grey Knights. I’ll quietly tell you, when your little darling Triss followed Salockdale to the Gramo Island Holy Land to cause trouble, Fallen Virtue was in a box she narrowly missed.
That was probably the closest the Thorn Relic got to the vampires after it was lost. Unfortunately, you have already permanently lost it.
The destruction of the Avalon Church led to the relic being lost in chaos, and afterward, a strange force took it away. Those forces can interfere with time, and I can’t discern where Fallen Virtue is now.”
“Hmm, cunning!”
Murphy scolded:
“You don’t know its whereabouts, so you’re using a story to return my favor? Is this the wonderful tradition of the Ouroboros clan? How about I ask another one?”
“Enough, Murphy! Don’t throw a tantrum.”
The Endless One rebuked with a posture of an elder:
“If I’ve learned anything in this long life, it’s that all secrets have a cost, there are no secrets in this world that can be gained easily.
If you want to dig out more ‘time treasures’ from me, then you better show some promise. Look, I have seven jade seals placed on me by Ao, for each one you help me unlock, I’ll give you a precious secret for free.
Deal?”
“How should I unlock them? That’s a divine punishment set by a Divine Spirit.”
Murphy said dissatisfiedly:
“I think you’re just making things difficult for me.”
“Tch, I already told you how, find the creation energy, Murphy, it would be a breeze for Alpha, not even considered a challenging task.”
Mannis said:
“There are plenty of Relics of Creation on the continent, even just within the Dark Mountain Range you could find what I need, if you’d just put in a bit of effort, you could unearth a treasure.
I don’t need much, just one standard unit of creation energy to unlock one seal, and each seal you unlock will amplify the power I can feedback to you.
See, you wouldn’t lose anything from me getting stronger, right?
Additionally, a reminder for you, it’s best to perfect the three powers I gave you before the Silver Trial; they can combine to create an additional ‘Ancestor’s Power’ for you.
Don’t say I didn’t take care of you~
That’s all, I’m weary, let’s leave it at that, I’ve got to continue evading the damn Old Turtle Cui Tan’s pursuit.
That old guy sure holds grudges, just because I drew something on his shell, tch, can’t figure out a turtle’s brain.”
Having said this, the connection of the Endless One quietly dissipated in Murphy’s mind. At this moment, the heart-to-heart between the two Dukes also concluded, and Shani returned to her usual calmness. However, from the lost light in her eyes, it was clear the blow of original sin on her was indeed terrible.
She needed some time to calm her mood.
“I need to give you a bounty.”
Murphy stepped forward, took out the journal obtained from the “Explorer,” and said to Shani:
“From the Twilight followers, I’ve learned about a shameless frame-up that happened in the Circle Tower. To calm King Louis’ anger, the Twilight forces hidden in the Circle Tower secretly made mischief, framing the Moulding Master ‘Dragon Flame’ Lina•Fulm•Anitara as a traitor. Her Moulding faction has been purged, and she herself fled White Cliff with her whereabouts unknown, officially said to have committed suicide for fear of guilt.
When a Spiritual Overlord wants to hide, there are likely few who can find her, but we need her now, a Moulding Master full of rage will definitely become the deadliest blade in our small group.