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Chapter 800: The Malicious Threat
Chapter 800: The Malicious Threat
After listening to the description of the Non-Existent Narrative, the Raven-Masked Man, who had transformed into 'Catherine Queen', couldn't help but subconsciously lower his head and glance at his lace corset and silk brassiere, as well as the pair of false nipples created from two tufts of chest hair within.
If he were the protagonist, then what am I? A clown put here for amusement?
...
"In any case, you will find him very dangerous, and it's not out of cowardice, but rather a proof that you are close enough to the truth."
Unaware of what the Raven-Masked Man was thinking, the androgynous voice sighed and said, "Compared to others who have joined the Bedtime Story, he is like an actor who is too handsome for his own good. Even though I didn't allocate much role weight or scenes to him, as long as this character appears, he naturally attracts the attention of the vast majority of people.
The last time I saw a human with such significant role weight was the third director of the Purification Bureau... Yes, you did the right thing by reporting it promptly. If we couldn't eliminate such a unique human individual earlier, we might have to remain dormant for several hundred or even a thousand years."
So... could the God of Food really become the second third director? Hearing the judgment of the Non-Existent Narrative, White Snake, who was listening in on the conversation, was shocked, while the Raven-Masked Man couldn't help but ask, "I think I understand... But what exactly do you mean by 'role weight'?"
"Of course I can explain."
Unlike White Snake, who often made a fuss over trivial matters, the Non-Existent Narrative was extremely gentle when facing the new water-god, Raven. "The truth I possess is called the Non-Existent Narrative. As long as the price paid is high enough, the entire world can be a fictional story within the truth I perceive.
Just like the third director of the Purification Bureau, those with the ability to significantly impact the world, or even alter its course, carry more weight in this fictional story.
Additionally, to bring such an existence into the story, one must pay an equal or even higher price. So this time, it's not just you and White Snake, but also..."
"Your Majesty!"
At that moment, the pendant on the Raven-Masked Man's ear suddenly shook, and White Snake, who had been silent the entire time, couldn't help but interrupt, "You don't have to explain everything! This time..."
"This matter is of great importance, and we must rely on Raven's power, so we shouldn't hide anything from him."
Amidst White Snake's agitated earring movements, the androgynous voice continued calmly, "Raven, apart from you and White Snake, I have also entered the Bedtime Story. So, don't feel that it's unfair; the risks we take are quite similar to yours."
"?!?!?"
After hearing the situation from the Non-Existent Narrative, the Raven-Masked Man's expression froze, and his eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "But... aren't you a Pillar God? How did you bypass the Watchtower Palace when you entered the Purification Bureau?"
"The Watchtower Palace blocks powers that exceed the True God's limit. I am currently just a fragile human. I could even die from falling off a slightly higher step, so it's natural that it wouldn't react to me."
After explaining how he could bypass the Watchtower Palace, the Non-Existent Narrative continued, "I won't hide it from you. The success of my Bedtime Story is closely related to the role weight of the host. The role weight of those who voluntarily enter the story and have their powers removed must far exceed the target's role weight to achieve the most basic balance."
To successfully capture and neutralize the powerful Cleansing Bureau God, stripping him of his abilities and pulling him into the realm of my truth, our efforts this time were truly heavy.
Aside from you and I, the Pillar Gods, and the White Snake who is almost a Pillar God, willingly erasing all her powers to enter the story, I also used up over seventy percent of the True God remnants I've gathered over a millennium in the Four Shattered Realms.
But if you back out now, all these preparations will be in vain. Not only will I lose centuries of accumulation, but just replenishing the willingly erased powers will take an unknown amount of time.’
‘This...’
‘Raven, I don't want to force you to cooperate, but you should know that as this God's power grows, the cost of dragging him into the story will also increase.
So this might be our only and last chance to kill him while he's still weak, to completely eradicate this threat. I hope you'll consider this carefully before making your decision!’
‘...’
Facing the gentle persuasion of an ancient Pillar God and the honest disclosure of the Non-Existent Narrative, Raven Masked Man's hesitation began to waver.
However, his Disaster Avoidance seemed to be triggered, like a pot of beans on a hot pan, constantly warning him of an approaching disaster.
Seeing his hesitation at this critical moment, the White Snake, losing patience, spoke up for the second time, her voice filled with anger:
‘Raven! His Majesty has been more than courteous! If you still refuse to cooperate, I'll ask His Majesty to change the story! Let the High Sorceress choose to marry a commoner, leaving the God of Cleansing behind to marry and have children with you!!!’
(？°Д°)!!!
...
"Achoo!!!"
Startled by the sneeze, "Evil Prince" Leon, his nose stinging from the strong scent, covered his mouth and nose, his eyes full of disdain as he asked:
"Say that again? Who are you?"
"I'm Logian, the Shaman from the Shaman Society, here to receive Prince Joshua and you."
After answering Leon's question, the young man, leading two groups of oddly dressed men and women, blocked Leon's path at the airship tower. He bowed to Leon's group and then spoke with a hint of apology:
"Recently, the High Sorceress has been residing in the Inner Courtyard, and Princess Catherine is preparing for the Witch King Ceremony in a few days. So, I'm here to receive you... Prince Leon, are you heading directly to the Inner Courtyard, or would you like to explore the Enchantment City first?"
"Let's go straight to the Inner Courtyard!"
Although Leon had a hunch that the Great Ten Heritage, under the influence of the Bedtime Story, was likely the enemy's stronghold, he decided to go to the Inner Courtyard first. This decision was influenced by Joshua's prophecy, which had already foretold their deaths, and the absence of a gallows in sight.
"Alright."
After hearing Leon's response, Logian, the shaman, nodded and turned his face, painted with strange colors, towards the dejected Spotted Prince behind Leon.
"I'm... with Prince Joshua," the Spotted Prince replied weakly.
"???"
(End of Chapter)
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