Chapter 1071
Death Cannot Separate Us
“It’s a Heavenly Envoy Fragment… Can the Box of Nothingness also be considered a Heavenly Envoy?”
Alistair recognized the essence of the book and leaned closer to examine it.
She rested her head on Eivass’s shoulder, gazing intently at the book in Eivass’s right hand. “Does the system have a reaction?”
“System?”
Sherlock repeated, sounding somewhat confused.
Eivass nodded and gestured for Sherlock to disregard the matter for now. Then, he casually petted Alistair’s head and replied, “This is a fragment of dreams and illusions.”
“Illusions… Is it a Water Attribute?”
Alistair’s eyes gleamed with longing.
She knew how much Isabel had improved through the Fallen Heavenly Envoy Fragment. Currently, both Alistair and Leah, in their burst states, could be considered top-tier combatants of the Sixth Tier. However, Isabel had officially entered the realm of a stable Sixth Tier, even possessing the Authority of a god.
She could essentially do anything Achlys, the King of the Wild Hunt, could achieve through the Ouroboros Ring ritual. In essence, she had become a terrestrial god.
All these changes had come from merely obtaining a Heavenly Envoy Fragment.
Alistair herself was now a Blood Angel, and she couldn’t help but wonder what she would become if she evolved again.
“I’m afraid not,” Eivass replied absentmindedly, looking at the book. “It’s of Light and Wind Attributes.”
“…Is that so?”
Alistair felt a pang of regret.
Illusion was a deceptive and fluid power, connected to both wind and water. However, water carried the concept of a mirror, making it more compatible with The Path of Beauty, and it was considered the most versatile attribute for The Path of Beauty.
“But I remember that the ‘scriptwriter’ who mastered illusion abilities in The Path of Beauty should be of the Dark Attribute. Those who excel in the Wind Attribute should be musical instrument players or poets… while the Light Attribute should be for ritualistic song and dance.”
Alistair tilted her head in confusion. “Why are the Swan King’s attributes Wind and Light?”
“Because he saw himself as a knight… and burned himself to radiate light.”
“A knight…”
Alistair raised an eyebrow. “So, you plan to give it to that Light Attribute Phantom Demon?”
While the King of the Wild Hunt was of the Wind Attribute, his inclination was towards the “lightning and gale” aspect of the Wind Attribute. This Heavenly Envoy Fragment, however, was closer to the concept of “formless, colorless, and intangible.” It clearly didn’t fit Helchin’s style.
Whether Helchin wielded the Dragon Lance or the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, his style felt compatible. But if he were to wield this item, it would be like asking a burly bodybuilder to use two fine needles as a self-defense weapon.
Rather than expecting Helchin’s straightforward personality to learn illusion magic, it would be more realistic to expect him to punch his opponent into seeing stars.
There was a Light Attribute Phantom Demon among the Holy Swords. It only needed Eivass to complete the Red-Hilted Sword for it to revive. This Phantom Demon was a Paladin type, a “knight who never existed in history” and a “holy knight who believed himself to be a Knight of the Round Table.”
Although its combat style clearly had little to do with illusions, the fact that it “firmly believed itself to be a knight” seemed to connect it to the Swan King.
“Of course not.”
Eivass shook his head. “You know… that Paladin is a tank or at best a healer. This has nothing to do with that.”
“That’s true.”
Alistair nodded in agreement. Eivass’s words were probably only understood by Alistair.
Sensing Alistair’s chin resting on his shoulder as she reluctantly eyed the Heavenly Envoy Fragment, Eivass playfully tapped her head with the book. “Just quietly wait for the Blood Heavenly Envoy’s fragment.”
“I’m greedy.”
“You’re not the Beast of Greed. You don’t need to be so greedy.”
“Then what do you plan to do with it?”
Alistair asked curiously. “Give it to a Pillar God for a reward? If you pay a price, you could probably find someone to forge it into a Divine Artifact. Or perhaps, you plan to use it to elevate a Heavenly Envoy? The price of this item is more than enough to buy a kingdom in the Material Realm, wouldn’t you say?”
“—That’s indeed the case.”
Unexpectedly, Eivass agreed. “I’m going to use it to buy a kingdom.”
“…Are you serious?”
Alistair froze and lifted her head from Eivass’s shoulder, warning him, “Don’t forget, the fact that you can see this item’s attributes… means the Ring Heavenly Envoy once possessed it.”
“And don’t forget,” Eivass said softly, “Isabel’s attributes are Water and Light. She even has the Light Affinity trait.”
“…Ah.”
Alistair’s eyes widened, and her slightly parted lips let out a meaningless sound.
“Coincidentally, the gift I prepared earlier seems insufficient. It would be perfect if I had this…
This Heavenly Envoy Fragment means Isabel has the potential to ascend to Heavenly Envoy status. As long as her level is sufficient, she can ascend to the Dream Realm.
“I don’t think there could be a better gift than this.”
Eivass said softly.
At this moment, he recalled a conversation he had with Isabel earlier.
Back then, Eivass had already decided on his future title as a Heavenly Envoy – he would become the [Radiant Heavenly Envoy]. This wasn’t a wild fantasy, as he was certain to ascend to the rank of Heavenly Envoy.
And at that time, Isabel had said…
“If you become a Heavenly Envoy… what about me? Will you leave me alone in the mortal world?”
Her bright, watery eyes reminded Eivass of a fawna young deer or a stray kitten.
In his past life, Eivass had owned cats and dogs, but he stopped later.
It wasn’t for any particular reason… it was simply because the lifespan of these small animals was too short.
What kind of heart-wrenching remembrance came with parting?
It was like after a lover’s death, seeing traces of them in everyone else. After his first pets died, he could no longer raise new cats and dogs. Looking at them would bring back memories of the joyous laughter and frantic movements of his “naughty children” in their youth… and it just wouldn’t feel the same.
He also remembered the eyes on the day of parting… how they gradually transformed from watery reluctance to vacant emptiness.
He had gotten pets precisely to fill the void in his family, wanting to have a new family. But in the end, it was just a predetermined, repeated farewell. He couldn’t bear a third parting, and thus, he neither raised pets nor loved anyone else.
Wouldn’t Isabel feel pain?
Eivass had no doubt that if he ascended to the Dream Realm, she would go with him without hesitation.
—Death cannot separate us.
“…At that time, I was thinking,” Eivass said softly, “She must have been very uneasy.
She knew I would eventually ascend to the Dream Realm and attain immortality… yet she didn’t have the talent to become a Heavenly Envoy. It’s like dating a senior in college, knowing he’ll move to a new big city for work after graduation, and she’d find it difficult to find a similarly good job in the same city. If separation were inevitable, the more you loved, the closer the days of parting, the more your heart would ache.
I believe that in such a world… Isabel would give up her studies without hesitation and go with me to build something. Because she is a child who lacks a sense of security and cannot tolerate such a long separation. And I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving her alone in the Material Realm… she is so pure and gentle, easily tricked by others. It’s better for me to trick her.
So I thought, the Envoy of Mist was also an apostle of the Grand Banquet Heavenly Envoy—I originally intended to establish such a relationship. First, grant her eternal life, and then slowly help her find a way to ascend. That is, to find Heavenly Envoy Fragments for her.
…And now, there’s no need to worry anymore. It’s a one-step solution. With a Heavenly Envoy Fragment that matches Isabel’s abilities, even if Isabel unexpectedly dies, she can achieve immortality in the Dream Realm. I will then be completely free of any worries.”
“That’s wonderful…”
Alistair murmured softly.
Her gaze also became serene and gentle, clearly thinking of the same thing as Eivass.
“But,” Alistair asked softly, “It’s too late to make a gift now, isn’t it? Are you going to give this book directly to Isabel?”
“No, in time.”
Eivass said, handing the book to Alistair. “Then I’ll have to trouble you for a trip.”
“…Where do you want me to go?”
Alistair’s lips twitched slightly, and she said with a hint of annoyance, “Never mind, just say it. Since we were once one person… let’s consider it my gift too.”
“You fly fast, and you know best what I want to do; go to the Church and give it to Haibasha. Tell her that her daughter is currently in my hands—”
“…Sounds like a kidnapper.”
Sherlock commented from the side.
