Chapter 1245
The Day of Farewell
After extracting the memories preserved by the Shepherd, Eivass returned the Phantom Demon Card left by the Shepherd to Prodhino.
It had lost its uniqueness and reverted to being a piece of equipment.
Eivass could even imagine why the Shepherd had chosen to store memories on this card – precisely because of its extraordinary power and extremely portable volume, it could preserve them so completely until now.
This line of thinking was the same as Eivass’s.
If Eivass were to become a Lich and choose his phylactery, he would not choose a sturdily built Metal Box or sand that could be hidden in the smallest of places… but rather a truly rare National Treasure.
It could not be said which line of thinking was absolutely better, because any method of hiding could be broken. Just as every problem has its answer.
This could only be judged by the first choice in a person’s subconscious, to discern their personality.
Not only was the Shepherd’s choice the same as Eivass’s… if the “Divine Entity” was also considered such a treasure, then the Ring Heavenly Envoy had also chosen this way.
With this card, Prodhino’s life might be saved.
Eivass did not want to use flippant words like “This is too dangerous” to persuade Prodhino to live, and to completely resolve this matter himself – “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”
Over generations, the Serpent Tails had sacrificed themselves, bringing Eivass to this position. He did not want to use the same reason to stop others from choosing their own demise.
That would be like negating Eivass’s own path.
After that, Eivass had Zhu Tang take Mu and secretly leave Holy Spring City under the cover of night, heading towards Taichu.
In a few more days, before the Ouroboros Ring ritual was about to begin, this place would undoubtedly be under martial law. And the Red had been gradually closing in, so the sooner they left, the better.
After this farewell, until Eivass defeated the Ring Heavenly Envoy and the Void… it was unlikely they would see each other again.
To commemorate this farewell, Mu and Prodhino personally cooked a meal for Eivass.
This Horus monk, who had taken a vow of silence, never spoke but was reliable enough. Unlike Zhu Tang, who had talked with Eivass through the night… he also had experiences of fighting together through life and death.
When they left the Sky-Piercing Tower before, Mu and Prodhino had prepared a feast to celebrate their survival.
However, the Fallen Heavenly Envoy had descended at that very moment, and before the food was even ready, Eivass had to rush off, worried about Yulia and Isabel who were still in the Star Antinomy realm, only managing to grab some snacks.
Missing that gathering was truly a pity.
Some people’s destinies had run their course, and they would never meet again.
And now, even they had reached the time of separation.
“Mr. Mu’s cooking is really not bad,” Eivass praised.
This was by no means politeness – Mu’s cooking was surprisingly delicious. From Eivass’s judgment, it was at least much more reliable than the court chefs of Avalon and the chefs of Moriarty’s household!
Eivass and Zhu Tang, as if by tacit understanding, did not leave each other contact information or addresses. After all, they were both transcendent Ritualists. If they both survived and managed to handle their respective affairs, they would naturally find ways to contact each other then.
They gathered together, eating and drinking. The wine vessel that Zhu Tang had modified with Ritualist spells seemed to pour out an endless supply of wine, no matter how much they drank.
Eivass and Zhu Tang laughed and cursed, frankly critiquing the fallen of Anxi, discussing the past and future, and treating the secrets of gods as gossip.
Lily and Haina also stayed nearby, quietly drinking, watching the two.
From the descent of the night sky, to the rising of the stars. Until the Crescent Moon hung high, and the night had passed its midpoint.
There was no sound, nor did anyone prompt “time is up” – simply, after a certain topic concluded, there was a three-second moment of tacit silence, and Zhu Tang laughed and stood up to leave.
The two did not embrace, nor did they bid farewell. Eivass simply raised a cup of wine to him from afar.
Mu, who could not drink or speak, had stood by the side from the very beginning, quietly watching the moon.
Seeing Zhu Tang leave, he turned to Eivass, bowed respectfully, and then followed behind him and turned to leave.
“Your wine vessel!”
Seeing the wine vessel on the table had not been taken, Haina immediately reacted and was about to retrieve it to send after Zhu Tang.
But Zhu Tang only let out a hearty laugh and waved his hand without looking back.
“The wine in the desert has not run dry, a solitary boat sails towards the Heavenly Mountain.”
Zhu Tang swaggered forward, shouting loudly with laughter: “If there is a day to meet my homeland again, I will exchange the stars and rivers for money to buy wine!”
Haina stared blankly at him as he left, her pupils trembling slightly.
Eivass glanced at Haina and reminded her, “Aren’t you going with them? This might be your last chance.”
Although Haina wanted to accompany Eivass in his Ascension… in a few more days, the Abyss Heavenly Envoy would descend. Eivass might not be able to protect her then… Undoubtedly, her leaving with Zhu Tang and the others at this moment was the safest option.
Although Zhu Tang had been demoted several times, he was still a significant figure in Taichu. He could at least protect Haina for a few months. After everything was over, Eivass could bring her back.
But Haina remained silent for a moment, then shook her head.
She did not say anything, but simply sighed softly, “So carefree… Mr. Zhu.”
“Envious?”
Eivass smiled, holding Zhu Tang’s endless wine vessel, and refilled Haina’s cup: “To courage.”
“To justice.”
Haina raised her wine cup, saluted Eivass from afar, and drank it all in one go.
She was surprisingly a heavy drinker – this was quite like her teacher, Lixia. Perhaps it was because she couldn’t find good wine in Avalon, or perhaps she was too embarrassed to drink in front of Lixia, Haina had never revealed this before.
It was only when they traveled to Holy Spring City together that Haina showed her penchant for alcohol.
Rather than saying Zhu Tang’s wine vessel was left for Eivass, it was more like it was left for Haina. Because Eivass truly did not drink much. The only thing that would truly tempt him was Saint Tree No. 1 – it was wine brewed from the sap of the giant tree, and it could be considered the blood wine of the Apostles.
But Eivass was not tempted by it because of its richness or rarity. It was because this was the wine Isabel and Eivass drank on special occasions… and also the first bottle of wine they drank together.
Rather than sweet wine, what captivated Eivass was the intoxicating love.
“Justice, you say…”
Hearing Haina’s words, Eivass chuckled and shook his head.
He looked at Haina and said gently, “Since you don’t plan to leave… then you should also go and do what you need to do. Whether it’s to investigate the Cake Maker or to kill him.
“Do whatever you want, I will shelter you. In the name of…”
Eivass said softly, raising his wine cup to her: “In the name of justice.”
Haina looked into Eivass’s pupils.
His pupils were so brilliant and bright. Without any shadow, without any wavering.
(End of Chapter)
