Lazan skillfully directed the mummy bird, descending towards a spot within the inner crater.
She endured the suffocating volcanic gases, rich in sulfides, carbon dioxide, and highly toxic hydrogen fluoride and its derivatives, emanating from the lava, as well as the scorching heat of nearly a thousand degrees…
Lazan commanded her mount to stop on a man-made platform, constantly using her divine power to protect Necrodamus from being roasted into charcoal by the high temperature.
The two followed the roughly hewn steps down to a forging table located next to the core lava pool.
Clang, clang—
Clang, clang—
Beside the lava pool, which resembled a fiery hell, a "dwarf" stood about 5 meters tall, his body a mass of knotted muscles, with a rugged face, a bald head, and a long braided beard typical of Norsemen, vigorously hammering a piece of iron on an anvil shaped like a ram's head with a special obsidian forging hammer!
With each strike of the obsidian forging hammer, a burst of scorching sparks erupted from the anvil.
These white-hot iron filings, scattering like bullets, caused no harm when they struck the "dwarf" blacksmith's bare skin.
Moreover, even when the lava from the pool, capable of instantly melting steel, splashed onto him, he remained unscathed.
This was because this "dwarf" blacksmith was actually from the dwarven realm of 【Nidavellir】 in the Nine Realms.
Although their height was anything but "dwarf"-like.
Even the king of 【Nidavellir】 was called the Dwarf King!
The "dwarf" blacksmiths who grew up in this realm not only possessed superb forging skills but also had the most powerful fire resistance in the Nine Realms!
So, let alone surface lava, even if they were sent directly into the Earth's core, they would be completely fine for a short period.
"Regnar, I have an urgent job. I need you to quickly forge all these silver coins into bullets… If everything goes well, it won't be long before it's your turn to use them to forge that real 'artifact'!"
Even with Lazan's divine protection, Necrodamus still felt unbearably hot, glancing at the harsh surroundings, and couldn't help but complain:
"Although I've never been to 【Nidavellir】, judging by your ease in this environment, the climate there can't be much better than this active volcano, right?"
"Fool."
The dwarf blacksmith named Regnar retorted without looking up: "Even though I was exiled to Earth by the Dwarf King for illegally forging forbidden items, 【Nidavellir】 is still my home in my heart, so if you want to ask for my help, put away that arrogant face!"
"Besides, I've told you before, I only forge magical metals. Ordinary flames can't complete the tempering process. Only this lava infused with the Earth's core energy can be used to forge the shape I want."
Although Necrodamus's face showed a hint of displeasure, who asked this dwarf blacksmith to be the only blacksmith on Earth who could freely change the shape of those "sinful silver" without destroying the powerful force contained within them!
So, he had to swallow his pride when necessary, otherwise, he would only harm his own interests.
"Oh, my dear old friend, please allow me to retract those offensive words. As an apology, next time I'll have Lazan bring you more shiny gems and magical metals."
"But right now, you have to put aside your other work and prioritize processing these silver coins for me."
As he spoke, Necrodamus had Lazan hand over the small wooden box containing twenty-nine silver coins.
Clearly, this small wooden box was also no ordinary item, otherwise, it would have spontaneously combusted into ashes in this temperature.
"Heh heh, it seems my forbidden weapon worked. This can be considered not wasting my previous efforts."
Regnar grinned strangely as he put down the forging hammer, took the small wooden box from Lazan, opened it, glanced at it, and then frowned in displeasure, asking:
"Hmm? Why are there only twenty-nine? What about the one that was made into a silver bullet before?"
"Oh, my dear friend, please don't worry about the missing one for now. My people will find it soon."
Necrodamus waved his hand dismissively, then said with a burning gaze:
"But indeed, as you said, the bullet you forged successfully expelled the 'angelic power' from an angel agent.
So now I can't wait to see what kind of power will be released when these bullets are used on real angels!"
Necrodamus wasn't afraid that Regnar would leak his plan.
Because from the moment the silver bullet forged by Regnar successfully banished the "angelic power" from Sister Grady, the two of them were already in the same boat.
"Hmph!"
Regnar snorted two streams of turbid air from his bulbous nose, reached out and grabbed a graphite crucible that had been specially reinforced with magic runes from beside the forging table.
Then, he scooped up some lava from the lava pool, poured all twenty-nine silver coins into it, and stirred the lava back and forth with his fingers, while disdainfully lecturing:
"Necrodamus, it seems you don't understand the essence of these silver coins at all…
The reason why these silver coins can affect the power from 【Heaven】 is because they have long been fused with Judas's evil soul and his curse of revenge.
Each time you kill an angel, the power they contain will become stronger… But if you want them to release their maximum power, you must ensure that they are completely gathered together."
"But now, because one is missing, the essence of their power has become incomplete, so the power they can exert is very limited."
"Don't blame me for not reminding you, if you really want me to help you forge a forbidden weapon that can 'slay gods' next time, you must first collect all the silver coins…"
"Alright, you can go back now. By noon tomorrow, have your good dog come and pick up these silver bullets!"
"You bastard dwarf."
Seeing that the other party dared to insult him, Lazan drew the long-handled battle axe from behind her, and roared furiously:
"You probably don't know who you're talking to. I am Lazan, the daughter of 【冥王】Osiris, the demigod 【暗夜豺狼】(Jackal of the Night). If you dare to insult me again, be careful I'll cut off your tongue!"
However.
The opposite Regnar had already entered the "full concentration state" of hammering, completely ignoring her protest.
"Forget it, Lazan."
Necrodamus said dismissively: "Don't argue with that simple-minded blacksmith. You'll be busy all night anyway…"
"If everything goes well, I want to demonstrate our achievements to our distinguished customers from hell tomorrow afternoon."
Lazan's mouth trembled constantly with anger, but in the end, she lowered her head helplessly, "Yes… Sir!"
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【Egypt】.
【Giza Plateau】.
Inside the 【Great Pyramid of Giza】.
A special trial of "God" is about to begin.
【Moon God】 Khonsu (also translated as Khons) aroused the attention of the 【New Ennead】 for previously using divine power to summon a solar eclipse in violation of the rules.
Therefore, under the summons of the gods, he had to send his agent, 【Moon Knight】 Marc Spector, to come here to accept the trial.
After walking through a dark and deep passage, Marc Spector successfully arrived at the tomb chamber where the 【Ennead Council】 was held.
He was greeted by nine huge stone sculptures with various animal heads and human bodies, who were the original nine gods of 【Heliopolis】—the 【Ennead】.
Their members are:
【Sun God】 Ra,
【God of Wind and Air】 Shu,
【God of Rain and Moisture】 Tefnut,
【God of Earth】 Geb,
【God of Sky】 Nut,
【God of the Underworld and Agriculture】 Osiris,
【Goddess of Life, Magic, Marriage, and Fertility】 Isis,
【God of War, Desert, and Storms】 Set,
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【Guardian God of Houses and the Dead】 Nephthys.
Below these nine huge statues, there are also nine small statues of gods equal to human height, which represent the 【New Ennead】 after the "re-election".
Their members are:
【God of the Underworld and Agriculture】 Osiris,
【Goddess of Life, Magic, Marriage, and Fertility】 Isis,
【God of Vengeance】 Horus,
【Goddess of Love and Beauty】 Hathor,
【God of Rain and Moisture】 Tefnut,
【God of Death】 Anubis,
【God of Sky】 Nut,
【Guardian God of Houses and the Dead】 Nephthys,
【Lioness Goddess】 Sekhmet.
(Note: The 【New Ennead】 is based on the settings in the Marvel series 【Moon Knight】. The members of the traditional 【Egyptian Mythology】【Ennead】 may be different. Please don't take it too seriously.)
At this moment, the human agents of five of the gods have already taken their exclusive thrones, and after seeing Marc Spector's arrival, the trial began immediately!
"Attendee: Osiris…"
"Isis…"
"Horus…"
"Hathor…"
"Tefnut…"
"Today, we are here to listen to Khonsu's statement!"
With the sound of each voice, the corresponding divine will crossed dimensions and descended upon these human agents.
"Khonsu, your reckless actions almost caused us big trouble."
The agent of Osiris, the new ruler, asked sternly, his eyes flashing with dazzling divine light:
"I think you shouldn't have forgotten why you were exiled from 【Celestial Heliopolis】 to Earth last time, right?"
"Don't fiddle with your fancy masks and weapons all day long. Remember with your crude and vulgar head… If you dare to manipulate the sky of 【Egypt】 again, we will imprison you forever."
"Is that so, just like what you did to the other gods who opposed you?"
Khonsu roared angrily through Marc Spector's mouth: "Osiris, stop scaring me with your self-righteous nonsense. The reason I was exiled before was just because I didn't want to abandon humans…"
"I am different from you cowardly cowards. I will not follow the rules set by that damn 【Pantheon】!"
Before Osiris could get angry, the agent of 【God of Vengeance】 Horus, his son, sitting on his right, opened his mouth to correct:
"No, Khonsu, we didn't abandon humans. Humans abandoned us. They have long since stopped believing in gods and are instead following those weak and incompetent so-called superheroes who always like to show off in public…"
"That's why we follow the decisions made by the 【Pantheon】 and no longer directly contact humans, but let agents handle those trivial matters in the mortal world, so that we won't cause ourselves unnecessary trouble."
"On this point alone, we are fundamentally different from those reckless guys who were sealed away."
"Humph!"
Khonsu obviously didn't agree with his words, and sneered sarcastically:
"You cowards are just afraid that one day the power of humans will surpass you. You always like to find a plausible reason for yourselves?"
"But the fact is that it is precisely because of your such pedantic ideas that the pace of humans abandoning faith and gods has accelerated…"
"I think you must be clear that the power that agents can bear is limited. Humans need real power from the gods!!"
"What's more, if the 【Pantheon】's decision is really effective, then why did 【Asgard】's ruler Odin Borson choose to refuse? Constantly sending his son 【Thor】 Thor to intervene in the wars in the 【Nine Realms】?"
"You self-righteous guys, quickly open your eyes and look at this new world. Don't continue to indulge in the glory of the past.
If this continues, our 【Heliopolis Pantheon】 will inevitably accelerate towards extinction…"
However.
Before he could finish his words, the agent of Osiris sitting in the main seat suddenly stood up and shouted rudely:
"Shut up, Khonsu. What will happen to the 【Heliopolis Pantheon】 in the future is not up to you. It's up to me, the head of the 【Ennead】… I'll repeat it to you one last time. The only purpose of agents is to observe without interference. This is a law that all gods need to follow together. We do not directly interfere in human affairs."
The agent of 【Guardian God of Houses and the Dead】 Nephthys, a Muer woman wearing colorful clothes similar to 【African】 primitive tribal costumes, slowly opened her mouth at this time:
"Khonsu, put away your arrogance. We will make the most just and appropriate decision… But before that, tell us the real purpose of you summoning a solar eclipse in violation of the rules."
Khonsu did not directly answer her question, but roared with incomparable anger: "I demand the trial of Arthur Harrow, the agent of Ammit!!"
