Chapter 687: 165. The End Land
Elizabeth looked up at the sky, and the golden oil flowing in her eyes began to flow faster and faster. The oil gathered in the sky and quickly formed a huge distorted shape, which appeared elliptical, resembling a gigantic filthy eye gazing at the sky.
“Buzzzzzz”
Due to the enormous size of the shape, it seemed to encompass the entire Saint Nali area. Some of the oil droplets, guided by gravity, fell toward the ground, quickly forming a buzzing black mass, the size of flies, producing loud sounds.
Those sounds resonated through the void, emitting meanings that ordinary beings found difficult to discern. While common people perceived it as mere noise, Elizabeth, as the Base transmitting chaos, understood the significance of those sounds at this moment.
“Heow.”
“My blood cell, my other self.”
“We have already experienced the pain of losing a sister, and now they want us to endure the suffering of separation, to make you lose consciousness and become their tool.”
“I will come to rescue you.”
The enormous golden oil eye, upon its appearance, did not enter the crevice; instead, it continuously emitted strange waves, seemingly calling out to Heow, who was sleeping within this world, trying to awaken His consciousness. But strangely, after Heow’s calling, there was no response; instead, there was a faint sense of resistance.
The chaotic power tore the sky apart, causing the fluctuations in space to become increasingly violent, leading to a slight tremor in Saint Nali.
Elizabeth’s gaze sharpened as she glanced at the fruitless Heow incarnation above and commanded,
“Since this isn’t working, let’s first achieve the death trinity and kill that unconscious deity.”
The gigantic eye that had been looking at the sky abruptly turned to look at her after hearing Elizabeth’s words, as if the entire sky had flipped over, making the tiny human appear like an ant beneath that massive golden eye.
“Heh, are you not afraid of me treating you as a tool, but instead commanding me?”
Elizabeth merely regarded Him expressionlessly, showing no fear.
“Our transaction was made in the witness of [Dream]. I still need to fulfill my promise to Him. Only if you create a new order for me will I comply with His request.”
“.”
Mentioning [Dream], the large eye in the sky suddenly became as motionless as a sculpture.
Watching His sudden silence, Elizabeth’s expression did not reflect delight but instead became more serious.
After siding with chaos, she discovered that there were indeed distinctions between deities.
Whether it was the Heow in front of her, the vessel of the Chaotic Being, the disorienting guidance, or the spreading Non-I, above them, there existed an even greater deity. The spiritual pollution that had roamed the Spirit Realm for thousands of years was merely a glance at that deity’s power, and none of the other deities could contend with even a fraction of it.
This made it difficult for Elizabeth to imagine just how powerful His true form must be.
In fact, Elizabeth had first made a deal with Dream before forging a pact with Heow, although she had never communicated directly with Dream. Instead, she had mostly relied on some bizarre imagery to convey the meaning.
This transaction was complicated, but what Elizabeth first needed to assist with was locating the missing soul, the vessel of His spiritual power, which was now wandering within the world. She needed to shatter the crevice, both inside and outside, and then find out exactly where that soul was.
According to Heow’s deduction, Ramastia should have already sensed the preciousness of that soul, so they had hidden it away in an unknown place for protection.
Heow did not even understand why Dream insisted on finding that soul, let alone Elizabeth.
Heow was very afraid of this Dream, and more terrifyingly, it seemed that beyond Dream, there was another deity.
Elizabeth seldom heard Them speak of this deity. They either were not familiar with this deity or dared not discuss Him.
She only knew of this deity’s existence because, during her transaction with Dream, He astonishingly expressed His viewpoints clearly in Nali language without using any abstract concepts difficult for humans to comprehend and wrote out a sentence,
“Except for this one situation where the [Ocean] intervenes, we will fulfill our vows.”
Elizabeth keenly sensed the loophole in this contract, but Heow’s words dispelled her doubts, as it was still uncertain whether that [Ocean] existed. Even if it did, its power had reached an unimaginable level, rendering this contract meaningless to it.
No deity could confirm His existence; only Dream, after witnessing the tangible flow of the Sea of Souls within the barrier, became certain of the existence of such a deity. Furthermore, if the Ocean did not exist, the barrier protecting this world could not have been broken.
Heow showed Elizabeth the world beyond the barrier, a boundless expanse of the universe scattered with stars, and the boundless darkness hidden between the brilliance of the stars was the secret of Azanros.
He represented “emptiness” itself, symbolizing the unobservable unknown, possessing unimaginable power, lurking in the unobservable darkness, known only to a few civilizations and deities.
Coincidentally, Ramastia was one of them.
As for Azanros, even Dream could not detect His existence, let alone break the barrier formed by His powers. This was how the guilty gods could hide there for so long without being called to account.
And then, one day, such a magnificent barrier suddenly shattered, opening a structure to the outside world, creating a miraculous entrance through which the outside gods could see the traces of those “guilty gods,” standing at the threshold and gazing with longing at those within.
The only explanation for this phenomenon could only be that uncertain existence of the [Sea of Souls].
Upon discovering that the core of the world inside the barrier was constructed into an “orderly world” that the gods could not interfere with, the outside deities devised a brilliant plan to capture intelligent individuals from the nearest civilized world and inject them with their power, hoping to allow their strength to grow within, collapsing the world’s core so that they could rush in and settle the score with their enemies, the gods.
So for them, the state of the world was utterly insignificant; their primary concern was only those four deities that had committed betrayal.
Ramasatia, Dalasgon, Ouyun, Anebatos.
And since the Ocean was an existence even Dream could not comprehend, Elizabeth couldn’t help but feel relieved. Even if the Ocean existed, it would surely not be interested in their trivial transaction, let alone interfere.
Elizabeth thought this to herself.
Meanwhile, the giant eye in the sky snorted and turned away, looking towards the crevice swaying precariously above. Ordinary people could not perceive the true nature of the crevice; Fisher, even standing within it, could not see Dalasgon’s true form, yet Heow could effortlessly discern His appearance.
The mass of distorted substances, resembling bubbles, that fell limp on the surface of the world was the unconscious Dalasgon.
Heow’s avatar remained still, but His warped voice reached Elizabeth’s ears,
“Those fools actually dared to make my sister a part of this exquisite toy; I will ensure they pay the price. But you must thank them; it is because there is no remnant of their authority in the design of this world that their demise is not related to you.”
“.The problem is, what will happen to the death rules of the new world after Heow awakens? I hardly want a place filled with undying monsters.”
“There are countless such civilizations in the universe; it’s just that you cannot appreciate their beauty and culture.”
“.”
Elizabeth remained expressionless, and at that moment, Heow’s enormous avatar completely separated from Elizabeth as He prepared to move into the crevice to settle the score with His hateful sinner, Dalasgon.
But before leaving, Heow said to Elizabeth,
“No need for concern; the reason they need Heow to embody order is that His death authority is incomplete. We exist as a trinity: I am outside, and He only has half of the authority and naturally cannot fully form all the rules encompassing this exquisite toy.”
“Half? Aren’t you a trinity?”
“We have one smaller blood cell; I represent [Death of the Deity], Heow represents [Death of Wisdom], and our sister represents [Death of Animals].”
In the sky, Heow’s gigantic eye gradually became ethereal, yet it shattered the boundary between reality and the crevice,
“Our sister had already perished long ago due to the betrayal of Ramastia.”
“Crack, crack, crack!”
At the same time, His avatar’s rank began to rise gradually until it reached a level close to the Nineteen Rank. The enormous eye struggled to squeeze into the crevice, while Elizabeth, who had originally freed herself from gravity, suddenly lost support and began to fall downward. However, the suddenly appearing phantom of Pandora stretched out her hand and caught her, keeping her in place.
Elizabeth was completely uninterested in the matters between these outside deities. She had no interest whatsoever in the unknown world beyond the barrier, merely gleaning bits of information from the sporadic comments made by Heow.
What truly mattered to her now was the success or failure of the plan before her.
At this moment, she could already see the scenery within the crevice. In that vast space piled with countless bubbles, her artificial eye inside her eye socket twitched slightly, and from a great distance, she spotted several indistinct figures.
Leading them was Fisher.
Beside him, on either side, stood a woman with golden hair and a young girl who appeared to be about four or five years old.
For some reason, upon seeing Fisher, Elizabeth’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if trying to reclaim that extra heartbeat from years ago when they first met due to the thrill of attraction.
He was here to stop her.
Ha, of course.
He wouldn’t want to watch other women die, naturally.
Elizabeth’s face showed a trace of hesitation, with countless thoughts flowing through her mind, pondering what to do.
But in the next second, a beam of light descended from above in another direction of Saint Nali’s district, bringing with it the value of the slimes.
“Barien Barien Barien Barien Barien!!”
A chorus, sharp and accompanied by a certain flute tune, tore through the silence of the Saint Nali area, revealing the figures that emerged from that massive gaping silence, which were hundreds of troops from the Northern Region.
All these were personnel carefully selected by Valentina. Whether Cangniao Tribe or Troll Race, all were seasoned warriors, regardless of experience, rank, or equipment, representing the best of the Parasol Tree, alongside many orthodox Holy Spawn mechanisms that left no doubt about their aggressive approach.
Elizabeth’s pupils constricted as she quickly spotted the leading figure of the Phoenix, as well as Alagina, fully cloaked in her mechanism beside her.
As if resonating in the unseen, whether Valentina, Alagina, or Elizabeth, they almost instantly saw one another and simultaneously confirmed their identities.
Oh, good.
You women, entangled with him, have lost all sense of shame, and now have joined forces against me, is that it?
So, it seems that because I am your enemy, you are so united, or have I inadvertently helped you all accept one another in your pursuit of Fisher?
Good, good, good.
You bunch of bitches.
The earlier flicker of unease and excitement upon seeing Fisher was now completely consumed by the raging fury that had long been burning within her. The muscles in her cheeks twitched continuously, and veins bulged on her forehead, clearly indicating that she was seething with anger.
Yes, this was a battlefield. She had gambled everything; she was here to win!
Meanwhile, Valentina had raised her Phoenix sword, pointing it high towards Elizabeth in the sky, and cried out authoritatively,
“Elizabeth!! You betrayer of the world, you tyrant! Your tyranny is unforgivable! Everyone, follow me! Defeat the army that supports this tyrant!”
Originally, Fisher hoped that they would keep a lower profile, that a bit of chaos would suffice to avoid drawing attention from the Nineteen Rank phantom of Pandora and causing an incident.
But this couple had always considered one another. Valentina knew how tough the main battlefield in the crevice would be; she wouldn’t allow her husband to face an additional enemy. Thus, without consulting Fisher, she started to ridicule, effectively pointing her finger at Elizabeth’s nose in front of all of Saint Nali.
Beside her, Alagina had originally intended to do the same, but Valentina spoke first.
However, even if she were to speak, judging from her awkward speech, she probably wouldn’t be able to say anything good either.
So, it would just reflect “me too.”
As for Isabel?
Not knowing whether it was from fear of facing her sister, she had wrapped herself up tightly like Aoxi before coming, standing behind Alagina with her sword, her expression a bit complicated as she gazed at Elizabeth in the sky, unable to hide her murderous intent.
“This crippled ice chicken.”
Elizabeth gritted her teeth as she glared down, and at this moment, the military regiment responsible for vigilance within Nali was bubbling with activity, rushing towards them. The cannons of the ships on the sea adjusted their directions, but because of the populace, they could only fire toward the pre-designated battlefield.
Elizabeth slowly descended, the golden Godlin sword manifesting in her hand, clearly intending to descend and kill them all.
At this moment, within the crevice, Heow’s voice suddenly came through,
“Elizabeth, I need your Pandora phantom. That human can actually communicate with the authority of Dalasgon. I need you to delay until both of them arrive completely.”
“That’s just.”
Elizabeth shot a fierce glance at the crevice above, feeling displeased but also understanding where the priority lay.
All that was happening down below was inconsequential; as long as Dalasgon died, achieving the death trinity, there would be nothing to prevent them.
Thus, Elizabeth’s decision was extremely decisive. After being embraced by the phantom of Pandora and descending to the ground, she waved her hand, letting Pandora’s phantom soar up into the sky to enter the crevice, leaving her to confront Valentina and the others below alone.
“Your Majesty! The enemy has descended upon Saint East Annie Street. The First Army and the Third Army are on their way there. Please give instructions!”
Behind her, a nearby soldier ran towards her, carrying a mechanism to communicate with various connections.
Elizabeth glanced at the movements there, watching the mechanisms and Cangniao Tribe rising into the sky. She commanded,
“Drive the enemy towards the church and the Golden Palace where they have already evacuated. Do not engage excessively in direct combat; set the battlefield there.”
“This—”
The soldier hesitated slightly, seemingly doubtful about Elizabeth designating the Golden Palace as the battlefield.
Although the Golden Palace had already been largely evacuated by Elizabeth in advance, even her closest internal officer, Diane, was dismissed, it remained the central hub of all Nali and a symbol of Godlin. If it suffered any impact, it might be detrimental to the Empress’s dignity.
Elizabeth shot him a sidelong glance and spoke,
“That is the most spacious place, farthest from the residential areas, capable of utilizing naval cannons and large-scale magic. It wouldn’t be a loss if it’s destroyed; after all, it will either be rebuilt or remain forever as a ruin. Now, obey orders.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
However, since Elizabeth had not had time to evacuate all the people of Nali outside this time, they had to remain quietly in the residential zone, while most of the remaining areas were designated as combat zones, wherein the Golden Palace lay.
With Elizabeth’s orders issued, the movements of the entire army became clearer, with constant sounds of conflict ahead, and the battles continuously advancing toward the Golden Palace and the church.
Elizabeth, holding the golden sword in her hands, moved toward the agreed battlefield under the protection of the military, yet even while moving, she couldn’t help but glance up at the sky, where lay the critical front lines.
It was also the place where Fisher was, determining the endgame.
In the coming days, there will be two updates to speed up the completion of the final part of Volume Five; this part will be relatively lengthy.
(End of Chapter)
