Chapter 253: Fate
Chapter 253: Fate
Not far from the City of Death, on a barren hill, stood two figures. One of them held a transparent object resembling a fish egg, within which Karl's figure was clearly visible.
"It's him," said a white-haired, blue-eyed Kaidi.
"A servant of the God of Carnage, with High Stage Second Rank strength, originally a native of this world," he explained.
"Karl," Esther, with his carp-like head, nodded slowly. "Able to kill the Twin-Headed Bait Dragon, his strength is undoubtedly formidable. Moreover, servants of the God of Carnage are skilled in slaughter."
"But now we have a well-planned trap, while he knows nothing. Once he falls into it, there's no way out for him," Kaidi added.
"Indeed," Kaidi smiled. "As more and more deities send their servants into this world to harvest faith, the Moon Goddess's barrier will collapse faster. We initially thought it would take over a century to accommodate a Third Rank servant, but now it seems that even deities can descend their true forms here within a hundred years."
"At Middle Stage Second Rank, he can already unleash numerous abilities. Moreover, by then, the Black Dragon and Hong Qiu will also join the fight," Esther said.
The two Upper Rank servants with Third Rank cultivation, along with their group, would easily be able to capture two natives.
"Still, we mustn't be careless," Esther cautioned, his memory sharp despite his carp-like head. "I've witnessed the Twin-Headed Bait Dragon in action, and the two of them working together might be a match for a High Stage Second Rank. Karl could be a formidable opponent."
"We need to ensure he can't escape," Kaidi said.
"Rest assured," Kaidi glanced back. "That woman is bound by the threads of fate from the God of Fate. He will never escape that bond."
"Karl," Mewaya said, introducing a handsome man with blond hair and blue eyes. "This is Leian, a servant of the Hunt God. He has brought us the skills to tame wild beasts and cultivate crops."
"Leian has agreed to ally with us," Mewaya continued.
"Pleasure to meet you, Leian," Karl nodded.
"I've also heard of Mr. Karl, the servant of the God of Carnage..." Leian trailed off, his voice carrying a hint of provocation. "Few worlds can tolerate carnage. At least, in a peaceful world with its rules, 'it' is unwelcome."
Mewaya clapped her hands, sensing Leian's subtle challenge. "The world rules have relaxed further. Nyctos has received news that the Dragon Scourge and the Watertide Deity's servants will soon take action against us."
"They are both Upper Rank servants of the Third Rank. With our current strength, it's highly likely we won't be able to hold them off," Mewaya said.
"So I asked Nyctos to contact a High Rank servant of the God of Death. He agreed to come as soon as possible, but he requires at least twenty thousand followers," Mewaya explained.
"Heh..." Leian chuckled upon hearing this. "After being in this world for so long, is there anyone who hasn't gathered twenty thousand followers yet?"
Nyctos's face darkened. The arrival of deities' servants in this world was entirely random. The servant he contacted had appeared in a lifeless desert, and to make matters worse, an eerie power within the desert affected the servant's sense of direction, trapping him there for nearly a year before he could finally escape.
"Hmph!" Nyctos grunted. "Without my summoned aid, do you think you could stand against a High Rank servant?"
Leian smiled but remained silent.
Apparently, this person had a habit of provoking others, and it wasn't just directed at Karl, the native.
"Mewaya," Kaidi spoke up. "Please arrange a place for Leian. He will soon choose a location in the city to build his temple."
"As for followers..." Kaidi continued.
"As long as you don't take direct action, the rest is up to you!"
"Yes...
"Lady Mewaya nodded reluctantly, her temperament was gentle, and even if she didn't want to, she rarely refused."
"Next, let's talk about the nearby beast nests." Lady Mewaya straightened her body and spoke solemnly, "The Dragon Scourge's retainers have spread the Dragon Bloodline in the mountains, and many species are transforming into Dragon Bodies."
"These lowest-ranked 'Pseudo Dragons' only have the instinct to devour and have a significant impact on the nearby residents."
"Residents?" Karl asked.
"Are there still people outside?"
"Of course." Lady Mewaya shrugged, "The retainers need to expand their faith, and they will send their followers to connect with the common people scattered in various places. In the past few months, we have opened up passages to several cities, including Marsh City and Muren City."
"Using the cities as focal points and the roads as lines, the news spreads far and wide. Every day, outsiders enter the City of Death."
"Mr. Karl," Nyctos, who was very respectful towards Karl, explained, "For us, ordinary people are like the resources for your knights' cultivation. We must protect them at all costs."
"You've been in seclusion, so it's normal that you're not aware of what's happened in the past few months."
Karl slowly nodded.
"And that Flame God's retainer who has been occupying the volcano, we've tried to persuade him, but he hasn't responded. Recently, there's a rumor that he wants to join the Dragon Scourge." Lady Mewaya continued, "Let's make a plan and take him out!"
Karl's eyes lit up.
The Flame God's retainer, relying on a volcano, was playing both sides, waiting for the best offer.
It seemed that he had angered Lady Mewaya.
Perfect.
By defeating him, they could obtain some Essence, which might help Karl push his Holy Demonic Transformation to the sixth level.
...
On this day—
"Mr. Karl."
A maid came to report as usual:
"There's an argument between Lady Mewaya's Divine Messenger and Leane's Divine Messenger. His Highness is not here today, so I ask you to go and resolve it."
"Hmm?"
Karl frowned subconsciously and shook his head speechlessly, "Where is it?"
"At the back mountain," the maid said, gesturing to the side. "I'll lead the way for you."
"Alright." Karl stretched his muscles and released the magic carpet he hadn't used in a long time, taking the maid with him as they flew into the sky.
High in the sky, the maid's face turned pale, and she instinctively grabbed Karl's clothes, pointing towards the back mountain, "Over there."
Karl turned, and the magic carpet changed direction towards the back mountain.
With his mental power, even though the magic carpet was not of a high rank, it still flew at a considerable speed.
In the blink of an eye, they covered more than ten miles, and the back mountain was getting closer.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Karl's eyebrows furrowed, and his eyes gleamed with cold light.
The back mountain, which had been getting closer, seemed to have some kind of barrier, unwilling to let them approach.
As he flew forward, the mountain seemed to retreat.
This was...
A barrier!
Karl's heart skipped a beat, and he flipped his hand, striking the maid beside him.
"Boom!"
The palm strike hit the air, and the maid's body seemed to dissipate like a bubble, leaving only a thread in its place.
The thread wobbled and quietly disappeared without a trace.
However, Karl sensed a familiar aura nearby, and his body involuntarily paused.
Aya?
His momentary daze was quickly replaced by the need to return to the Divine Realm fragment.
No matter who was plotting against him, he knew they wouldn't give up easily, and there was a high chance of danger.
Although Karl was confident, he didn't plan to take any risks.
Hmm? His expression changed abruptly.
He couldn't return!
It was as if something was pulling him back, and Karl found it difficult to leave this world.
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
"Haha..."
Just then, a man appeared, laughing loudly, "After waiting for so many days, I finally hooked the fish."
(End of Chapter)
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