[And doesn’t your harvest on the red soil prove this?] His tone became stern.
[Firebringer, Fili-Nifhinx.]
[If he hadn't wanted to touch the mystery, he wouldn't have found the Gray Mist Temple. And he wouldn't have brought the evil god's curse from there.]
[I don’t deny that he is a great man. What he did is something that no one else can do. But why do we have to lose them again and again instead of letting them continue to accompany us and guide us?]
[Sacrifice makes the great greater, but greatness should not be defined by sacrifice.]
[This is destined to be a long war. What we need to do is not only to study them and explore the secrets buried in the fog, but also to preserve ourselves better and try to avoid unnecessary losses.]
[Mr. Lavos.] Hitzfeld frowned and questioned, [Your current state...]
What the other party said was of little value to her.
Although this is a difference of experience, it is essentially just a difference of ideas.
There is not only a distinction between ascetics and experientialists within the sect. These two distinctions only refer to attitudes towards life. There are also two opposing distinctions, representing "conservatism" and "reform" respectively.
The former is probably like Descartes, who believes that more forces should be concentrated on passive defense, national strength should be built on the basis of developing people's livelihood, and finally the strong national strength should be used to supplement the institutions.
The latter believes that the exploration of mystery should never stop, no matter how many sacrifices are made and how much cost is paid in the process, it is still worth it even if only a little experience can be gained.
Deka Lavos was the hero who helped the current Pope Darken Senar to ascend to the throne, and his views can also represent Senar's to some extent.
This explains why there haven't been many big moves from the Order in recent years, as Senar himself prefers a conservative and defensive approach.
Hitzfeld didn't want to bother thinking about which side was more right. Since Desca failed to provide substantial evidence, she didn't want to discuss this topic too much.
Compared to this, she was more concerned about whether this person would be okay after being trapped in the follicle.
[You are wasting my sacrifice!]
But Desca was annoyed by her concern.
[You must stop her!]
[It is impossible for humans to master unknown powers... Any behavior that violates taboos will not end well, don't be bewitched by her——!]
[I have my own decision, Mr. Paladin.] Hitzfeld frowned, [Tell me what your current situation is.]
[I am being transformed by follicles...]
Deka paused and said helplessly.
[But not a monster...]
[Well... I don't know if it's a monster...]
[But she said she would give me back my 'body when I was 17'.]
[I can feel my body is growing and dividing right now... I don't know if this is a good thing.]
It's a great thing that you can still communicate with me like this.
Hitzfeld curled his lips secretly.
She could figure out the general situation on Desca's side.
It is impossible to go back to the embryo and develop again, because without enough cells and nerves, they can't carry much memory.
Descartes knew everything that happened in the past, which means that a large number of his brain cells and neurons were preserved and his body should not have changed much.
[Can you resist her?] She asked Deka.
[Are you going to take action?] Deka thought she was going to stop Dai Lin, and he became excited.
[Just ask if you can.]
[cannot!]
...You are really straightforward.
[I can only sense my body right now, but when it comes to controlling it... I can't even move a finger.]
Deka said helplessly: [I don’t know what it will become in the end…]
[Then how did you find a way to contact me?]
[I don't know...? I vaguely heard you guys arguing, and I recognized your voice, so I tried to call you... and that's it.]
[I'll give you a little more 'development', can you move?]
[Maybe, but I'm not sure.]
[I just felt that there are quite a few follicles inside this thing... Can you control or communicate with them?]
[I’m not sure…] Desca worried, [Don’t put your hopes on me, Hitzfeld, because she also said that after I reshape my body, even my thoughts and cognition will be tampered with… I must give you advice here, otherwise I’m afraid…]
I’m afraid that when I really come out, I will have become your enemy.
Hitzfeld frowned again.
Just as he was about to say something, a flash of light suddenly appeared from the upper side of the spherical cage outside.
It was very dazzling - Hitzfeld heard Dai Lin's scream and didn't bother to argue with Xia Yibing anymore. He turned his whole face away from the gap.
[I can feel a vibration...what is that?]
Deca's exclamation came from the treetops.
[Reinforcements.]
Hitzfeld raised the corners of his mouth.
[Later than I expected.]
[…Finally, I’m here.]
Chapter 70 The Craziest Choice
In reality, the former site of Bartlett Beach.
The land at sea level has been torn apart, and a large amount of magma is floating on the sea and solidifying. Almost all waters are spewing bubbles and smoke. Those condensed magma stone towers are gradually connected and growing together. Looking down from the sky, it looks like a twisted strange tree, and a bit like a huge coral rising from the bottom of the sea.
And below it... 400 meters underwater, a shadow shaped like a long shuttle was buzzing towards the seabed.
"Did the depth charge just now hit it?"
"I'm not sure... After all, I can only guarantee that the error will not exceed 50 meters if I just calculate the angle."
"That thing isn't very powerful to begin with, and it's 50 meters away and underwater... What's the point of it?"
"Disturb her? Or give her a call and tell her that a guest has arrived."
"...Your men are quite good at joking, Agent Leon."
Listening to the group of people guarding the periscope and drawings over there, the corners of Xixus' mouth twitched slightly.
“Ahem…” The coughing agent who was good at being a peacemaker coughed again, “Well… they have been stuck underwater for months and years, and they don’t have any entertainment. Please understand… please understand…”
"Let me confirm the plan again." Sixus ignored him and looked at the others, "We need to take the soul-guiding incense to sneak into 'it'... or maybe 'her' dream, then find those two people and give this thing to Aisuen Hitzfeld."
As she spoke, she weighed the wooden box in her hand. On it was engraved the emblem of a giant tree. Every branch and root was detailed and clear, and it was obvious that this was no ordinary tree.
"We have to buy her some time." The cloaked woman nodded. "If there is anyone here who can control the mythical particles, it's only her... With the divine weapon and the blood of God, the probability is higher than any of us. All we can do is trust her and believe that she can do it."
Sixus also nodded, and then looked at the coughing agent, that is, Leon: "Are you sure those two are still alive?"
"The intelligence sent back by Agent Hitzfeld contains a lot of information that is unfavorable to Daelin Blue and Deka Lavos. We have been working overtime these days to investigate and determined that Daelin Blue's true identity may be Bricher Atlans who disappeared many years ago. The purpose of her return is not only revenge, but also to use the first-mover advantage to revive the mother tree."
It was rare for Li Ang not to cough during a sentence, and he even continued, "Pay attention to the key point - 'first-mover advantage'. Our discussion group believes that there is more than a 50% chance that she deliberately did it at this time. Then her target is her, and she will not give her a chance to die."
"Only for Asun?"
"Yes."
"How did she know she would come?"
"Oh, don't forget who her teacher is. She doesn't go back to Wayne very often, but Descartes Lavos - even if he doesn't send her a letter, those who don't have time to curry favor with the Paladin will find ways to pass on all kinds of secret information to her."
"Which even includes whether she is unemployed? Is your intelligence system a sieve?"
"You can't say that, Doctor..." Li Ang looked a little embarrassed. "Don't forget, before this, she was the most talented golden knight. And she is still young, and she is also a woman. I heard that the cult has been planning to transfer her back to serve as her guard."
Transfer Dai Lin to be Hitzfeld's bodyguard?
Sixus's chest heaved, but he couldn't say anything to refute.
Li Ang did have his grievances - before the matter was exposed, who could have thought that a dead person could usurp the body of a living person in this way and return to society, and also pass the golden trial and all the spirit tests over the years?
There has never been such an example in the past! Considering these factors, it is appropriate to choose her as a guard. She can't say that this decision is wrong.
But no one expected that things would turn out like this...
Fragments of the mother tree...
This was clearly judged to be a fiction by many people many years ago. Who would have thought that it actually exists.
"It's time." The cloaked woman, who had been looking at her watch, suddenly said, "Get ready to drink the medicine."
The camera zoomed out, and they were sitting around a small round table. On the round table were five cups of potion, one for each of the five people: the wooden man Raoul, Agent Leon, the cloaked woman, Conte-Sixus, and Ms. Feti.
Do you really want to drink this?
Ms. Feti gritted her teeth and picked up the cup, looking at the mysterious liquid inside.
What surprised her was that the other four people picked up the drink and drank it in one gulp. Then they turned their heads at the same time, without saying a word, and just stared at her silently.
Knowing that resistance was useless, Feiti drank the medicine obediently.
Then I felt dizzy and fell to the ground. When I opened my eyes again, I had been pulled out of the boat and seemed to be sailing through the deep sea.
...How long have I been unconscious?
Feiti was startled, and when he looked up, he saw Agent Leon, who was always coughing, smiling at him.
"Good evening ma'am~ As you can see, this is Bartlett Beach Deep Sea... Oh now I might have to call the Pusen Deep. I think you've done this homework."
"You can do whatever you want by yourselves...why do you have to bring me along?"
Feiti was sure that he could still speak in this state, so he asked him in confusion.
"in case."
Li Ang's answer made her collapse.
"We have encountered many similar situations... Of course, none of them were as bizarre and exaggerated as this one... Those people are probably mentally ill. In the process of confronting and negotiating with them, any person or object that may trigger their emotional changes is very important."
"So you think that lunatic cares about me?" Fetti could hardly believe what he said.
He seemed to have asked his father if he had a talented student?
Blicher... Blicher-Etranger—isn't this the suspect they were talking about—the madman himself?
So these assholes were planning on taking her hostage?
What the hell... Who gave them the courage to think that Bricher-Etranger would care about the daughter of his former teacher?
"She does care about you." Li Ang raised his eyebrows. "For Mr. Atlans, the two most important people in his life are Descartes Lavos and your father... The former gave him friendship and financial support, and the latter generously gave him knowledge. They both helped him during his most difficult and confusing times. Because of this, there is a high probability that Daelin Blue will look at you differently now."
"This is impossible...this is bullshit!"
"Then how do you explain why she risked being exposed to save you?" Li Ang whispered, "When we first explored the southeastern cape... you didn't think you could scare away a deep-sea creature with that little bit of cleverness, did you?"
Feti was silent.
She recalled it and it seemed that it was true that the physical strength displayed by Dai Lin at that time was very terrifying, but everyone did not doubt it too much because of her reputation as a genius and her golden status.
In hindsight, it would have been difficult for Gold to do that without power armor.
"Then what is your purpose?" she asked, "I just heard the doctor mention... the mother tree?"
"Strictly speaking, it's a fragment of the mother tree." Li Ang nodded.
"The fragment of the mother tree is actually the trace left by the Sun King in the world. No one knows what it is exactly. Maybe it's an organ? Maybe it's just a strand of hair, or maybe it's just a drop of blood she spilled. Let's not worry about that... The problem now is that it has grown on its own, and its instincts are urging it to perform its duties."
"Duty?"
"The duty of the Lord of All Things." Li Ang's voice became lower and lower.
"For example, if it feels that something is missing in the world, it will use its functions to make up for it."
“…” Feiti was so shocked that he couldn’t speak.
"Of course this is just a guess, we haven't fully confirmed it yet."
