The Shepherds Are Dense – Chapter 921

Chapter 920

My daughter’s daughter…

Hearing Leviathan and Eivass’s words, Zhu Tang’s expression immediately became subtle.

Leviathan’s words were too explosive—and the most mysterious thing was that Eivass actually agreed!

He couldn’t help but open his Heavenly Eye and carefully observed the monster called “Leviathan,” his subtle expression gradually turning to horror.

This was a terrifying monster he had never seen before—

It looked like a slender dragon, and also like a ferocious shark. Its pair of sickle-like crescent wings allowed it to tear through bodies with ease, and also to glide at low altitudes without effort.

Combined with the long spikes on its tail—based on Zhu Tang’s experience, this thing could likely skewer prey like a fork spearing food.

The dense Adaptability of the Path of Love told Zhu Tang… this monster possessed Path Power of at least Fourth Tier. Moreover, its physical strength far exceeded the average level of Fourth Tier, meaning it had the strength to directly confront an Extraordinary of the Fifth Tier!

Zhu Tang hurriedly closed his eyes—seeing this much was enough.

He had even imagined its cruel posture when preying on its victims.

It would glide at high speed in the sky, and when passing someone, it would suddenly extend its tail, impale the target, and then bring them into its domain high above!

Even in battles between hunters, it would not easily lose. The terrifying muscles on its body, like cables, already proved its immense strength—although it was only four meters tall, it could likely prey on young dragons over six meters long!

With Zhu Tang’s keen eye, this thing’s main combat method should be tripping and grappling.

It did not have a large enough mouth or ferocious multiple teeth; although its wings were sharp, they were not enough to easily break heavy armor. Unless it possessed magical penetration abilities to break barriers… otherwise, these would only be for increasing flight speed.

Instead, its arms were incredibly strong. Its claws were clearly not suitable for using weapons like humans, but if it only used its fists, there wouldn’t be much destructive power—therefore, this monster called “Leviathan” should use its tail and arms to grapple enemies, then fly to high altitudes and throw them down at extreme speeds, using gravity to injure them.

…And judging by the monster’s voice, it seemed to be a juvenile.

If such a monster had an adult form…

What a colossal and powerful monster that would be!

But judging by its voice, His Majesty the Pope seemed to have a familial relationship with it… uh…

Zhu Tang broke out in a sweat for a moment.

—Did I just hear something I shouldn’t have?

As for words like “Mom turned into Dad,” he simply didn’t understand them and filtered them out of his mind.

It was Cardinal Galatea, however, who, as a Cardinal who had signed a contract with the Twin Mirrors, her eyes lit up, guessing what had happened here.

…As for Eivass, he would also feel somewhat ashamed.

Because “Alistair” was not the entirety of Eivass’s consciousness, but rather an incomplete and immature part of him. Although Eivass had fully accepted Alistair’s existence and felt nostalgic about it…

However, for Eivass, who had now become complete again, everything that was happening now… it was like someone in their thirties, after reconciling with their immature past self, bringing company subordinates to help move at home.

And at this moment, they accidentally found a video recording.

Upon opening the recording, they discovered it was a “cold spell and a nonsensical dance” from their chuunibyo phase.

—Eivass’s feelings at this moment were probably like this.

On one hand, there was silence and shame, but on the other hand, there was warmth and nostalgia.

He tilted his head up, trying his best to embrace Leviathan, focusing on caressing its body—as Leviathan became more mature and larger, even hugging it became difficult.

“Sharky is getting bigger and bigger…”

Eivass sighed, “We need to find a way to make you shrink a bit.”

The best solution would naturally be to seal Leviathan as a Beast of Sin. That way, it would have a travel form.

However, Eivass did not yet know what form Alistair would be reborn into, so he was hesitant to occupy a Beast of Sin slot.

The Child of the Moon had the attributes of wind, earth, and darkness. Now, the King of the Wild Hunt, who controlled storms and lightning, occupied the wind slot, and the Night Demon occupied the darkness slot. The only attribute left for Alistair seemed to be earth.

But on the other hand, the Blood Angel was also a Water Attribute Great Beast. If Alistair were reborn as a Water Attribute, sealing Leviathan first would prevent her from being sealed later.

Unlike the Phantom Demons sealed in other Tarot Cards,

The Original Sins borne by the Beasts of Sin were transferred to the Sin Scholars through rituals to be borne on their behalf. Their relationship was closer… and the contracts they had formed were not so easy to break.

And it had to be admitted…

Compared to Leviathan, Alistair’s priority was naturally higher.

—Although Alistair initially created Leviathan to obtain information from it. After all, the core material that constituted Leviathan was the Child of the Red Phase. It also inherited the knowledge and memories of the latter.

Logically, Leviathan should have just been a tool.

A weapon that could “soul-search,” increase their combat power, and also have a chance to be sealed as a Beast of Sin.

…But after Selene truly brought it into existence, its meaning gradually twisted.

The earlier “needs” were gradually met or were no longer important. Its significance as a tool decreased, and its significance as a life rose—Alistair sincerely recognized it as her daughter. She even felt a craving for Leviathan at one point… this was a common characteristic of Transcendants of the Path of Love, which would mix all desires into one. This represented her strong love for Leviathan.

This might be because Alistair knew she couldn’t have children in the conventional sense… after all, Alistair’s lifespan was too short, only a few months.

And this feeling, now flowed into Eivass with the completed soul.

—Eivass made up his mind.

Even if it couldn’t be sealed as a Beast of Sin, even if this huge body was inconvenient to move… even if Leviathan was a genuine monster, Eivass would raise it well!

As if sensing the love in Eivass’s heart, Leviathan let out a joyful cry—its voice sounded like a dolphin.

“Good child, remember to protect them.”

“Okay, Dad.”

Leviathan responded obediently with a crisp voice.

“Such a good child…”

Eivass praised it.

Eivass thought, “I wish our child with Isabel could be this well-behaved in the future.”

On the way, they encountered a small wave of low-level demons—but those thirty-odd Second Tier demons didn’t even require the Pope’s Guard to act; Leviathan alone, Sharky, bravely resolved them all.

Its speed was so fast that even Mu squinted cautiously.

—So fast!

Its starting speed was even faster than Mu’s—with a hum, Leviathan shot into the sky in an instant, then descended rapidly with a loud hum like a bomber!

With just one punch—or rather, just by extending its claws downwards—its robust body literally smashed the demons one by one!

Even if an airplane crashed into a bird, the impact force would create a large hole in its exterior. Yet Leviathan seemed unharmed and even more excited!

Its pupils turned scarlet, and the deep blue scales on its body began to fill with blood and turn red. Leviathan let out a piercing roar unbecoming of its earlier childish voice, then turned into a violent gale, smashing all enemies in front of it!

Its combat style was even more brutal than Zhu Tang had analyzed!

There was no order at all, only pure instinct. It was less about being satisfied only when “knocking down the enemy,” and more about using mutual collisions to relieve an itch on its body.

“…Is Sharky molting again?”

Selene asked with concern.

The one who knew best was naturally this, Leviathan’s true mother.

—This was also one of the reasons Eivass felt awkward.

Because the main material that constituted Alistair’s identity, “No. 14,” was Selene’s mother. No. 14 was Eivass’s skill avatar, meaning Eivass and Selene had a blood relationship and a ritualistic relationship.

And Alistair was Eivass’s clone—her nature was somewhat different from No. 14, but she inherited No. 14’s appearance simultaneously. She then used her own blood, along with Selene’s secrets, to create Leviathan…

…Now, with Alistair’s return, the generational order was completely messed up.

What was this?

My daughter’s daughter is still my daughter?

“Feels like I’m turning into a Paradox Interactive player,” Eivass quipped.

“Wait… again?”

Zhu Tang also realized something.

“Indeed,” Eivass nodded with emotion, “Last month, Sharky was less than two-thirds of its current size. So I was startled when I saw it just now.”

Before, when Sharky went out, it didn’t need to bend down at all. But now, it had to crawl out on all fours like a lizard.

“Leviathan’s evolution speed is getting faster and faster,” Selene said with some worry, “I don’t know if this is a good thing.”

“Perhaps it’s influenced by the Banquet Heavenly Envoy.”

Eivass shook his head, “In any case, let’s take Leviathan to Avalon first. Isabel can take care of her—be good, Leviathan.”

By this time, they had returned to the port.

He patted Leviathan’s back, then said to Zhu Tang, Mu, and the two Pope’s Guards, “You all get on the ship first—return to Avalon.”

“And what about you, Your Majesty?”

One of the Pope’s Guards asked.

The other added directly, “Our top priority mission is to protect you.”

“No need. Because I have Cardinal Galatea and Helchin here, so my safety is guaranteed. If they can’t help me, it won’t make a difference even if you more are here.”

Eivass said seriously, “I need to go to the Spirit Tower. I don’t know when I’ll be back. But it will take at least a few hours, and I’ll have to take many people with me when I return.

“You all go to Avalon first, or at least leave the Star Antimony coast. Then find a large ship, or dispatch more ships.”

Saying that, Eivass cast a mass invisibility spell on them with High-Tier Divine Art.

“Be careful, and be quick.”

“You take care of yourself.”

The Pope’s Guards exchanged glances and realized this was the best option at the moment.

So they said, “We’ll be back soon.”

(End of this chapter)