Chapter 1223
If Only There Were No “Ifs”
Unexpectedly, the Shang Tian Si did not display any strong aggression.
After descending, it did not engage in any combat with the new Taichang of the Summoning Heavenly Envoy. Instead, it reached a certain cooperation with the Taichu people and was invited into the Hall of Worship.
It even, suspiciously, became the protector of the Taichu Empire!
This undoubtedly demonstrated that the Heavenly Envoys summoned by the Ouroboros Ring ritual were not necessarily impossible to communicate with!
Just as the Blood Heavenly Envoy did nothing to the Iris people who summoned it, and even released all the Children of the Moon when it was defeated; the Dwarves summoned the Flame Heavenly Envoy, and there was no catastrophic battle. It also appeared to be quite peaceful.
Even “Eivass Moriarty, the newly appointed Lord of Heaven City, the ‘Harbinger of Hope,’ the ‘Heavenly Envoy Slayer,’ was quietly residing in Heaven City, not going to hunt down the Flame Heavenly Envoy…” This indicated that the Flame Heavenly Envoy, the mother of the Dwarves, had also likely reached a cooperation with the Dwarves. The Dwarves, protected by the Earthly Heavenly Envoy, would probably become one of the strongest forces in the Material Realm.
Therefore, “The Forgiver” Aimel Nour believed that the immense destruction caused by the Fallen Heavenly Envoy to Star Antinomy during its descent was an exception. This was due to the Fallen Heavenly Envoy’s inherent fallen nature, while “The Great Abyss” was a gentle and quiet Heavenly Envoy who understood reason, and it was certainly capable of communication.
To prevent the flames from spreading across the city-states and disturbing the slumber of the “Elder Brothers”… it would be better to pool everyone’s strength and jointly summon the Great Abyss, who was like a father. Let it use its merciful and generous waters to mediate this chaotic war and extinguish this flame of despair. If successful, everyone would have water to drink, and the Oasis City could become a nation of oases – and then, the Ancient Kingdom of Anxi, which had been sleeping for over a thousand years, could be awakened.
And, stepping back…
Even if they could not communicate with the Abyss Heavenly Envoy, they could defeat it and seize the Heavenly Envoy’s authority.
After the Fallen Heavenly Envoy was defeated, the profession of Demon Scholar was abolished.
Following that, the Avalon people who defeated the Fallen Heavenly Envoy quietly introduced the new profession of “Sin Scholar” – a profession that could study the nature of various elemental Phantom Demons, identify materials to seal them, seal them into cards, and gain explosive spellcasting abilities.
This was clearly a Transcendent Path profession, like the Ritual Caster and Demon Scholar, with a very high ceiling capable of confronting other Paths at higher levels. Ritual Casters required long preparations and spell materials, while Sin Scholars needed to study and research to slowly gain power, and after using a spell, they needed to wait for it to recharge… But none of this affected the fact that these two professions could unleash power far exceeding that of other casters at the same level.
And as everyone knows… Avalon has no Transcendent Path inheritance.
Their own Demon Scholar knowledge was passed down from Star Antinomy!
After all, Avalon’s isolation was not a secret to the Lords.
So, the Demon Scholar came from the Fallen Heavenly Envoy, and the Ritual Caster came from the Father. As for the Ring Heavenly Envoy… apon Aimel’s investigation, the Ring Heavenly Envoy also had a profession called “Ascencist.” However, this profession seemed to have its inheritance cut off due to overly harsh Ascension Rituals.
—Then the question arises.
Whose is the “Sin Scholar” profession?
The Sin Scholar is currently a new profession that can cover from First Tier to Sixth Tier, like the Law Master, requiring no promotion. While the lack of promotion might mean a lower ceiling in some respects, it also means stability.
The concept of “Sin” clearly belonged to the Fallen Heavenly Envoy, but the Fallen Heavenly Envoy was already dead; the word “Scholar,” and the method of promotion that requires studying the habits of Phantom Demons, is the same as the Demonology studied by Demon Scholars. These two professions must be related.
But at the same time, a very small number of low-level Demon Scholars can transfer to Sin Scholar without any drawbacks—although they haven’t figured out the transformation conditions yet, they can observe that these Sin Scholars are those “unconventional,” “unambitious,” and “more aligned with human morality” good people.
And Eivass, who defeated the Fallen Heavenly Envoy, was an Avalon person!
Similarly, after the Blood Heavenly Envoy was defeated by Eivass, there was a new profession that only “Good doers” could transfer into. This perfectly matched the specificity of the Sin Scholar.
What does this indicate?
— Undeniably, Eivass has obtained the power of the Fallen Heavenly Envoy and the Blood Heavenly Envoy!
Aimel had once written a letter asking Eivass to come to Holy Spring City, intending to ask him about this matter. But Eivass refused his summons, so he had no choice but to investigate himself.
And now, Aimel is summoning Eivass again… but this time in the name of summoning a Lord.
Aimel has completed his investigation. He has even obtained the Ouroboros Ring ritual.
He plans to summon the Great Abyss a week later, on July 7th, and crown it.
Although “Authority” is a thing of the past, it is fitting for the Great Abyss, this ancient monarch—it is said that the Abyss Heavenly Envoy was once the King of Those with Scales in ancient times. To crown this ancient monarch, who has lost his body and kingdom, with the now ineffective Path of Authority perfectly fits their plan to sideline monarchs and usurp power.
—Just like what that new Pillar God did!
Calamity Red wants to consolidate its position as a Pillar God through this war, which is too easy for the Lords, who are skilled in ritual magic and know many ancient secrets, to see through. Since Calamity Red can use them, they can also use Calamity Red in return—Calamity Red defeated the Pillar God of the Path of Authority and replaced it, so they can also defeat the crowned Abyss Heavenly Envoy and seize its “Violence”!
“…How to put it, I can still understand it a bit.”
Eivass reread the letter, his expression subtle.
He couldn’t help but sigh, “Rather, they are quite cautious. At least they know to find a helper…”
How to put it…
At least better than the Dwarves.
If Calamity Red doesn’t want to see the prophetic drama of “the crowned Abyss Heavenly Envoy seizing back power from the treacherous ministers who tried to usurp ‘power’ by scheming against him” played out, it must directly or indirectly help the Lords against the Abyss Heavenly Envoy.
With the help of a Pillar God… even the most weakened Pillar God is far better than the Dwarves’ confident direct charge.
Similarly, this letter was sent openly to Eivass, which was equivalent to sending it to the Church—meaning they had submitted an application and report: this is for people to have water to drink, for the war to cease, could you lend a hand? At least don’t interfere, okay?
He also sent the letter to all the Lords, so any Lord would worry about other Lords going and themselves not going, thus risking isolation. To prevent this from happening, they had to go.
A comprehensive intelligence investigation was conducted—information about Eivass defeating the Fallen Heavenly Envoy and the Blood Heavenly Envoy; the best timing was found—the Red Hand was becoming more frenzied, and the enemy was at the gates; multiple successful cases were found—the not-so-violent Flame Heavenly Envoy and Shang Tian Si; the background and fallback plan were secured—Calamity Red, forced to act; the international environment was adjusted, the most collaborators were unified, and all materials and plans were prepared…
This was almost perfection.
…The only problem is, the information Aimel investigated was slightly wrong.
For example, the Sin Scholar was not a new profession created by Eivass using the power of the Fallen Heavenly Envoy, but a profession of the Ring Heavenly Envoy;
For example, the Flame Heavenly Envoy’s side was not “no catastrophic battle,” but the Flame Heavenly Envoy instantly killed them, so there was no movement;
For example, the Shang Tian Si was temporarily promoted by the Hourglass to be a filler for the Ouroboros Ring ritual. His being pulled down was already a transaction, and it’s hard to say it wasn’t a ritual personally directed by the Hourglass, so he naturally wouldn’t have any temper;
For example, the Silver Crown Dragon was suspected of not being completely dead, and Calamity Red might be too busy to care for itself…
Aimel had done everything he could through effort, but because his level was not high enough, he could not obtain first-hand information—resulting in huge omissions and errors. He believed too much in his own investigation and reasoning, so the more he did, the more wrong he became.
Even if the initial direction was only slightly off… no matter how hard he tried, he would only drift further and further away from his destination.
Eivass thought of a saying he heard in his past life: Novels have logic, but reality does not.
But this saying may not be true—reality also has logic, it’s just that the many details that make up that complex logic are completely unknown.
All these omissions were caused by Aimel’s arrogant and impolite tone when he first summoned Eivass, which led Eivass to decide to ignore him for a while.
If that letter had been written sincerely and earnestly, and its true purpose had been stated, perhaps the outcome would not be what it is today.
However, unfortunately, there are no “ifs” in this world.
The eternal cycle has ended; this is the final loop. There is no possibility of regret or starting over.
The only problem is…
…The Amber Egg feels like it’s about to hatch.
Eivass gently touched his increasingly throbbing right eye and made a decision.
“…I should go and see. See what kind of tricks they are up to.”
