Chapter 598
The Centennial Grand Banquet
Titania rubbed her eyes and looked closely, only to find that James was gone from the cage.
She was immediately shocked. “Eivass, did you eat James?”
“Wh-what?”
Grace was also stunned.
Eivass, however, merely shook his head. “Of course not, Your Majesty. He left beforehand, thank you for your protection.”
Although James hadn’t told Eivass why he was quietly staying in the birdcage.
Eivass had already analyzed James’s motive from his brief words:
Cardinal Loki had taught James The Stellar Secrecy, a Mystical Art that allowed James to know many things that had already happened in this era. It also made many secrets impossible to hide.
Eivass was not sure in what form James had returned to the beginning of “Cicada Molting” after the World Destruction.
But judging from his knowing the True Names and secrets of some Pillar Gods, and the essence of several Origin Rivers, it could at least be confirmed that he did not have a body and had returned to the Dream Realm.
Then, according to the basic rules of this world, intelligent transcendent beings that could exist in the Dream Realm for a long time could be called Phantom Demons. Although he didn’t know in which domain he existed, or whether he existed in a sober or slumbering state, it could at least be confirmed that he had not died in the Dream Realm and become a Phantom Demon Egg.
The young James who studied The Stellar Secrecy from Cardinal Loki was a steadfast and gentle person in his youth. It was only after he met Anna Kingsford, the founder of the Golden Dawn, that his personality suddenly changed drastically and he became what he is now.
Therefore, the unknown “Phantom Demon · Savior” should have been summoned by Anna from that time and occupied James’s body. This was a very classic “spirit possession,” a Ritual that was a Transcendent Path and was also related to the Path of Love. Its essence was one of the erroneous inheritances of High-Tier Divine Arts.
From then on, “James Moriarty” was the Professor Moriarty that people knew.
The fusion of a young boy gazing at the stars and a paranoid Savior.
—From another perspective, the original young James might have already died when the ritual succeeded.
Although the two souls should be considered fused, the young James’s consciousness accounted for obviously not much. But it was enough for him to know that Cardinal Loki had powerful Star Gazing techniques and could see all the secrets happening at the moment in the starry sky.
Therefore, James chose to hide in the Fairy Kingdom before the plan began to avoid detection directed at him; he even further entered the Queen Titania’s cage, making it impossible for Pillar Gods to interfere with him.
The Queen Titania was also a great being at the Heavenly Envoy level. Although her strength was inferior to the Twin, her status was basically equivalent to that of a Pillar God.
After being turned into a gem bird by the Queen Titania and locked in a birdcage, he could be considered Queen Titania’s pet and also her private property. Then, any interference and observation of his fate would also be reflected upon Queen Titania.
Perhaps it could be forcibly done, but it was not easy, nor was it necessary.
For the weak, there was no need to defeat the strong. It was enough to make the price of defeating the strong unbearable for them to protect themselves.
Thinking of this, Eivass opened his mouth to comfort the somewhat disappointed Queen Titania. “He will definitely come back later.”
“He always told me before.”
Upon learning that James had left without a word, this great being at the Heavenly Envoy level did not get angry or upset, but was a little sad. “He would also tell me when he would come back…”
Her aggrieved look was like a cat at home that had crawled out of the window and run away.
Eivass felt as if tears were about to well up in Queen Titania’s eyes—considering that the Fairy Kingdom was a world with a two-dimensional art style, perhaps it was not an illusion.
James should have indeed had a good relationship with Queen Titania.
Although in this world-line, James chose to become a successor, he still had the memories of an “Elementalist.”
Just as Eivass’s “Sin Scholar” memories allowed him to make Phantom Cards in advance, he also relied on his Elementalist memories to get along well with the Fey.
“He will definitely come back.”
Eivass once again comforted Queen Titania.
Queen Titania looked up, her tearful gaze falling on Eivass. “Why don’t you… stay and keep me company?
“What kind of bird do you want to turn into? A sparrow, a pigeon, or a crow?”
“…I’ll pass.”
Eivass was somewhat helpless, but considering Titania’s personality, he had to refuse clearly. “But I will come to see you when I have time later.”
“Busy, all busy…”
Titania grumbled, pouting a little.
She shook the birdcage and directly poured Eivass out.
As Eivass escaped the birdcage, he immediately felt himself growing larger. The sealed Power returned to his body, and the silence of being secretly isolated from the world immediately dissipated.
Titania wiped her eyes and looked at Grace.
Although she was a mature and elegant woman, a naive and cheerful smile appeared on her face at this moment. “You’re here, my lovely little leaf—are you here to play with me?”
“Your Majesty, I came to look for Anastasia.”
Grace, who had returned to her maiden form, said in a crisp voice.
She looked at Eivass beside her and hesitated for a moment. “Then… can I take Eivass with me too?”
“Ah… go, go.”
Titania sighed and shook the empty birdcage.
A vortex appeared beside Eivass and Grace, sucking them in.
When the two left, Titania’s face immediately fell.
“So boring… Let’s change the theme.”
Queen Titania pondered what theme to change the Royal Palace to, only to find that all current themes were somewhat unpleasant.
“Damn it, I have no inspiration!”
She complained, raised the birdcage, and ordered all the Fey in the Kingdom, “Go bring back some children, bring back a lot more! Also, invite some storytellers, find some clowns and poets!
“Go quickly, go hunting in the Shadow Realm, and bring back some juicy meat; go to the Pure Garden to pick sweet fruits, and remember to distinguish between mirror images and reality!
“Go quickly, get some golden honey from the Moon, Miss Hengwo will be willing to give it to you; and also ask Mr. Cain for some red blood, mix it with the red wine from Dionysus, and make a intoxicating sugar!
“Also, remember to invite Mr. Zagreus, the host is essential for the banquet to be magnificent!
“Don’t bring any vegetables that the children dislike eating, but remember to catch some beautiful butterflies from the Eternal Burning Valley, they will be our dance partners—”
“—We are going to hold the Centennial Grand Banquet, a lively and chaotic feast! Everyone get moving, and those who are lazy will all be turned into roasted pig heads!”
As Queen Titania’s order fell, all the Fey let out excited shouts.
The entire Fairy Kingdom fell into chaos… like children’s boisterous shouts on the first day of a long holiday, so loud they could lift the ceiling.
“…Your Majesty, Your Majesty.”
A toy soldier next to her cautiously spoke, “The last Grand Banquet was held twenty years ago.”
“Nonsense!”
The Queen of Fey angrily waved her birdcage. “Since you like talking so much, come and keep me company!”
The toy soldier’s body suddenly shrank and turned into a brightly colored parrot, which was sucked into the birdcage.
(End of this chapter)
