Lord of Mysterious Wizard-Chapter 996 - 829: Brother War (2/5)
No. 5 Tang Qi gradually transformed from a "handsome young man" into an old man, his body aged and frail, devoid of any combat aura, but his eyes seemed to insightfully perceive the world, shimmering with the light of wisdom.
He came into existence, exchanged a glance with his body, and showed a gentle, radiant smile before stepping onto the Fool’s Ship step by step.
As "No. 5 Tang Qi" boarded the ship, a mark suddenly lit up on the back of Tang Qi’s hand.
It was an adorable little blue octopus!
This mark detached from the back of Tang Qi’s hand in the light and slowly settled onto the back of "No. 5 Tang Qi’s" hand.
Tang Qi, dressed as a Wise Man, watched as the mark of the Monarch Octopus was branded onto him.
He reached out, took the ship lamp, lightly tapped it with his wooden staff, and the Fool’s Ship immediately lifted its bow, breaking through the void. Just before disappearing, Tang Qi heard the gentle, spring-like voice of his elderly version.
"I will bring back those little guys, as many as possible. They seem very adorable."
Sitting on the Beckfast Chair, Tang Qi was comforted by a word from his avatar, showing a smile which soon faded.
The next second, a divine artifact appeared before him.
Truth Thorns!
A divine artifact originating from Thorny Sovereign Rafael, which, should Tang Qi wish, could communicate directly with Rafael with a mere thought.
With the friendship between the two, Rafael would surely lend a hand if he asked for aid.
But in the end, Tang Qi made no move.
The thorns slowly vanished, and his gaze passed through the phantom, falling again onto the "True Love Fable."
His reading progress remained at "Desire’s Paradise·Blood-colored Wedding," showing the crucial moment of the Fertility God Isapatra marrying a Sovereign... Flora, who had long been expected but never appeared, finally showed up at the moment Isapatra was about to "swear," leading to a war that swept across All Gods.
Suddenly, Tang Qi paused slightly, understanding something.
"Pinning down my two avatars was just an insignificant trial."
"The true activation of that so-called ’Hidden Net’ will be on..."
"January 10th, the official beginning of the Transcendent New Era."
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New Calendar January 9th, Divine Eagle Federation, Jiatai City, Central Cathedral.
Beyond those magnificent and solemn chapel halls, in the depths of the church, there was a somewhat narrow and simple room, now filled with Holy Light.
This was the "Holy Hall," the first room used for prayer when the New Continent Church Headquarters was established.
Many miracles have occurred here; both Light and Thorns have descended, the warm Holy Light of the Mother Goddess once shone here, the oracle of salvation was proclaimed here, and the Holy Word of Order was once heard... Besides these miracles, many sources of gossip about the Extraordinary World also originate here.
For instance, Saint Confessor Martin Sims and Saint Sister Teresa often "agreed" to argue here, even getting into brawls under the watchful eyes of the Divines of the Light Camp.
Of course, the Church never admits to these gossips.
Especially after Light and Thorns, the two brothers parted and turned against each other, the Church has strictly prohibited discussions about Thorns.
At this moment, the "Dining Table" present in the Holy Hall appeared with an empty seat for the first time.
The table, crafted from the first white oak tree felled by the first missionary to set foot on the New Continent, was coarse and primitive initially, but over time it has become a sacred relic after long exposure to Holy Light.
It initially had six seats, corresponding to the Light Dominator, Thorny Sovereign, Light Mother God, Order Goddess, Savior’s Son, and "Gods under Holy Light."
The so-called Gods under Holy Light refer to the weak gods who voluntarily joined the Light Camp, such as Adilu, God of Weather, Gadonan, Fertility God, and Mina Nado, Plague, and Death God... Their Divine Domains are fragile, and their divine authority cannot compare to a True God.
Among the "All Spirits" above the Mysterious, this type of weak god represents the majority.
The last seat is shared by the All Gods.
Now, the seat belonging to Rafael is vacant.
At this moment, the "Human Figures" shrouded in holy light, sitting at their respective seats, controlled themselves not to look at that position.
Chuck Mario Christopher, dressed in a golden vestment robe and wearing the Light Crown, sat at the center of the table, bathed in warm and sacred light, and with a vast and majestic voice, he delivered an oracle from the "Sovereign":
"Everyone, before dawn arrives, gather all the warriors... We shall go to the Exotic Realm, where on the cold, ancient battlefield, under the Master’s gaze, we will fight the ’Traitor,’ in a holy war that permits no failure; even in death, we shall never retreat."
The new pope uttered this oracle, causing the light-shrouded figures on the other seats to tremble slightly.
Among the light shadows, there was an old nun, an old knight in light armor, a lady exuding a sense of justice in a black robe, and a priest with a complex expression.
The old nun representing the "Light Mother God" had a face full of sorrow and compassion; she hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
"Your Excellency, the day after dawn is a special day."
"The Origin Star will officially enter the Transcendent era, which will inevitably lead to chaos, and Evil Camp organizations or some dark Evil Gods may emerge causing trouble."
"If at this time the warriors of Light all leave the Origin Star, then..."
The old nun did not finish her sentence, but the representatives present instantly understood her implication.
January Tenth!
This is not only the date the Divine Eagle Federation has designated to publicly reveal the existence of the Mysterious Side to billions, but other countries on the Origin Star will also be doing similar things that day.
Tomorrow at dawn, television speeches, newspaper headlines, public propaganda, document decryption... The strange and terrifying yet infinitely fascinating Extraordinary World will be unveiled to tens of billions of people on the Origin Star.
Undoubtedly, this day will become a time node similar to "Light Festival," "Dark Day," "Enlightenment Doomsday," and will be recorded in history and epics, even in myths.
There’s no need to guess; it’s known that the fellows of the Chaotic Evil Camp will not miss the opportunity to cause trouble on this day.
In fact, all the major countries have already prepared plans for this.
And in the Divine Eagle Federation’s plan, the Bright Church is an indispensable part.
But now, Chuck Mario Christopher, the new Pope, says he wants to withdraw all the warriors for a campaign in the Exotic Realm, to wage war.
Not only does the old nun, who represents the Mother of Light, oppose this, but the other representatives also show distress.
In addition to the difficulty posed by the special date "January Tenth," what leaves them helpless is the "Exotic War" the Pope mentioned.
He didn’t say it directly, but everyone in the Holy Hall knew.
The war refers to the Light Camp combating the now-resurgent Thorns Camp.
This is a... Brother War.
Actually, almost all Transcendents in the Extraordinary World know that there must be a war between these "Sovereign Brothers," Light and Thorn.
The conclusion of the not-too-distant "Thorn Event" can deduce that there were some unknown disputes between the Light Sovereign and the Thorn Sovereign during the Great Catastrophe.
The Lord of Thorns, Rafael, broke away from the Light Camp and resurrected the partners who had died and gone out of control in days past, now independently forming the "Truth Thorn Camp," a significant new force among All Spirits.
Light once said: He will wait for Thorn to reascend the Holy Mountain, and on that peak, beg for His forgiveness.
Normally understood, this means Light won’t take the initiative to wage war on Thorn.
But now, Light seems to... have changed His mind?
With Charles I as the "Holy Spirit behind," Chuck Mario Christopher, already the God of Mankind, clearly feels the doubts in everyone’s hearts, and the resistance from the old nun.
This is normal; the old nun represents the Mother of Light.
The kind and merciful "Light Mother God" naturally doesn’t want to see her two children battle.
Chuck slightly turns his head, his solemn gaze resting on the old nun bathed in Holy Light, speaking with a calm but undeniable authority:
"The Master said, I once shed Holy Blood upon the thorns, within lies my courage, strength, wisdom... I allow the departure of my brother, but only by reclaiming my Holy Blood will my brother find enlightenment, He will ultimately ascend the Holy Mountain, praying for my forgiveness."
At this point, Chuck pauses.
As everyone in the Holy Hall falls into contemplation, he continues again: "This is not a cruel war, this is a merciful war that washes blood with blood."
"The Master’s glory is above all, the numerous future afflictions are trials, tests, only the devout lambs can bathe in that holy, magnificent light." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
After the last sentence, the few at the dining table fall into silence.
The Pope has explained clearly; this is not a war of broken promises.
The Light Sovereign does not intend to target the Thorn Sovereign, He merely wishes to reclaim the "Holy Blood" He once bestowed upon Thorn in ancient epochs.
It sounds reasonable; some parting couples like to do this, reclaim gifts they once bestowed on each other.
As for the populace potentially facing Misfortune on January Tenth, a single "Master’s trial" holds the ultimate explanation, cannot be refuted by anyone.
Faced with this "oracle," even the old nun representing the Mother Goddess cannot oppose.
After a few seconds of silence, she has no choice but to express a sigh from her heart, then slightly bows her head, speaking with a voice full of compassion: "As you wish, Your Holiness."
"As you wish, Your Holiness."
The other representatives echoed simultaneously.
The next second, their Holy Light Human Figures faded away.
Almost simultaneously, the "Bright Church," shrouded in nightfall, suddenly began to operate, in a way unlike any moment before.
To wage war in the Exotic Realm, the Church needs to mobilize almost all of its power. Besides the Light Dominator’s army, the silent followers of Light Mother God, Savior’s Son, Order Goddess, Holy Light Gods, these dozens of divinities, begin to gather on this night.
A Light Army, which has rampaged through billions of kingdoms during the Dark Era, slaying countless Evil Gods, is about to set out.
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