Chapter 971: Questions and Answers
Chapter 971: Questions and Answers
My secret...unveiled?
Through the vision of a passerby, Lyon gazed up at the towering black church-like structure before him, his eyes reflecting a hint of bewilderment.
Glancing at Princess Ailier, who was tearfully writing a royal decree to confiscate the lands and buildings of the Liu Ming Church, Lyon decided not to act hastily, considering the numerous procedures required to enforce the decree. Instead, he curiously asked:
"What secret of mine have you discovered?"
"Of course, it's the secret of your abnormality!"
Looking down at Lyon, who was still stubbornly standing, the Serpent Director, who had already infiltrated the entire Liu Ming Church, let out a cold laugh. He then revealed the truth:
"You can't manipulate time and space, nor can you turn dreams into reality, and you can't invade my thoughts. The true nature of your ability is actually just a Dominion-type abnormality!"
"?"
"Denial is futile; I've figured it all out."
After cautiously observing his surroundings and confirming that Shi Shen hadn't taken action against him, the Serpent Director completely relaxed.
He straightened his back, which was formed by two dark spires, and raised his dark green support columns, which were shaped like fingers. He pointed at the passerby whose consciousness Lyon had borrowed, and then confidently declared:
"You can't dominate the Liu Ming Church, nor can you dominate the citizens of the Non-West Kirklevien Kingdom. Moreover, considering your current position... I believe your abnormality's power is to dominate things that the king 'owns'!
Judging from your actions of gathering princesses from various countries and supporting them to become queens, your target is likely high-ranking women. By elevating so many princesses, you ensure the stability and effectiveness of your abnormality!"
"..."
"Additionally, I obtained information about you from others... You happen to possess a similar demonic abnormality that can theoretically dominate those under your control. Furthermore, you once repelled the Goddess of Wealth and severed a portion of her limbs.
These two artifacts represent Dominion and Wealth, respectively, and when combined, they form the power you previously displayed!
Adding to that, you've also studied the abnormal forging secret art of the Taurus Palace, so you must have used the demonic abnormality as a foundation and secretly crafted this highly unique artifact with the remnants of the Goddess of Wealth's power... Am I right?"
"..."
Damn... Although he's off on some details, the most crucial part of his conclusion is surprisingly accurate.
Lyon looked up at the giant made of basalt and stained glass, his heart filled with newfound respect for the giant's confident expression.
Although he had relied heavily on the compound eye's assistance to see through the effect of his "Soft Rice" badge, the Serpent Director had indeed guessed a significant part of Lyon's ability. Despite his unintelligent appearance, this guy was actually...
"It doesn't matter if you don't admit it!"
Observing Lyon's silence, the Serpent Director hummed and opened his mouth, which was formed from a series of arches. He revealed a tongue covered in red carpet and a throat composed of organ pipes, and with a cold smile, he said:
"Your reaction just now is proof enough of my correctness... Shi Shen! I'm now certain that you can't affect anything that doesn't belong to the Western Carleva Kingdom.
And now, as I use the metamorphic secret art to merge with this church, which is beyond your control, you have no power over me. But I can still take action against you!"
The Serpent Director continued speaking while lifting his arms, formed from six pairs of Gothic arches. He reached out and peeled back the church's dome, revealing the pool of water adhering to the platform inside.
"This is the culmination of countless years of accumulation within the Liu Ming Sanctuary. The first thing I did after my revival was to excavate it from the ruins of the Dong Kalawen Kingdom!"
The Serpent Director, with a proud gleam in their eyes, introduced the dark pool with a smug smile, as if they were a stereotypical villain from a classic tale:
"The Anointed are anointed, and the brave are baptized. The waters in this Baptismal Pool are of the same grade as the oil anointment in Deephold Sanctuary. Just a drop, no bigger than a fingernail, is enough to turn cowards into fearless warriors."
However, beyond granting others courage, these waters had another purpose. They could wash away all acquired impurities, returning everything to its purest, original state.
"So, all I need to do next is pour out the water from the pool and utilize the accumulated 【Yong Yi】 Dominion to wash away the Mental Imprint you left in Lily City. This will thoroughly..."
The Serpent Director's arm, which had been holding back the Baptismal Pool, suddenly rose into the air, leaving them momentarily stunned.
Eleven kilometers away, in the royal palace, Lyon, who had received the edict to confiscate all assets of the Liu Ming Church in Lily City, blew on the still-wet ink, shaking their head with a hint of exasperation.
This person might be a bit clever, but their cleverness seemed almost impossible.
You knew I was in the palace, yet you didn't prevent me from having the Queen amend the law. And you even used the Metamorphic Secret Art of the Serpent Palace, directly merging it with the church's cathedral. What were you thinking? You've made me feel a little guilty about my actions.
...
You are truly something else...
Through the Abnormality left on the Serpent Director, you witnessed them staggering back to the original site of the Liu Ming Church. Sitting cross-legged on the foundation, the Serpent Director couldn't help but sigh with resignation.
I told you not to overthink and just focus on one direction, but you had to doubt... Oh well, it's no big deal.
Lyon, with Princess Eriel in their arms, and Prince Farmer, or as some called him, the Red-haired Director, shook their head slightly. Then, with a silent grace, they opened their mouth, revealing a bronze whistle the size of a bean.
"Your Highness Lyon."
The Red-haired Director blinked their eyes gently, and their light pink tongue curled back slightly, touching the bronze whistle hidden in their throat. With a cautious expression, they asked in a soft voice:
'May I... ask if you are available to answer my questions now?'
As the Red-haired Director's inquiry sounded, the extremely fine whistle trembled twice, and their voice "swallowed" it down.
The end of the whistle, designed for sound production, opened and closed, resembling a human vocal cord. It emitted a sound infused with the ethereal, joyous, and abnormal aura of dreams, identical to the previous one.
"May I... ask if you are available to answer my questions now?"
(End of Chapter)
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