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"The Lunatics from the Aurora Order said the same thing in the beginning…"
Dorian Gray lowered his head, concealing the strange look in his eyes, and did not respond. After the Aurora Order's raid, most of the surviving Abrahams were cautious, and even if they were tempted, they would not show it.
As a survivor of the disaster caused by the Aurora Order, the strongest person he had ever seen was Kisma, the "Dark Saint" of the Aurora Order, and his Astrologer's spiritual intuition told him that the person in front of him was even more terrifying than that "Dark Saint."
Glancing at the unyielding Astrologer, Cavendish pondered for a moment, recalling Aaron's words, and continued, "I know you might not trust me, but there are some things I think you might be interested in."
"Your Abraham family's ancestor, Bethel Abraham, did not perish in the 'War of the Four Emperors,' but was banished from the real world by the Lord of Storms and the Evernight Goddess working together. He was lost in the Dark depths and trapped in the Storm."
Dorian Gray suddenly raised his head, staring incredulously at the mysterious strong person in front of him. He pursed his somewhat chapped lips and whispered, "Evernight… Storm… Why? Why is it like this?"
Seeing that he no longer responded, Dorian Gray forcibly reined in his chaotic thoughts, his hoarse voice revealing deep exhaustion, "Are you from the Secret Order?"
Even if the Abraham family had declined, their foundation still remained. Although the destruction of their headquarters led to the loss and damage of some mystical books and records, core members like him still knew many secrets.
In his understanding, high-ranking Beyonders of the Seer Pathway were very likely from the Secret Order established by Zaratul.
"Hmph, an organization without the favor of a deity, not even comparable to the Aurora Order, what right does it have to lift the Abraham family's bloodline curse?"
With his face shrouded in shadow, Cavendish's tone was quite arrogant, but his expression was a bit strange, with a hint of inexplicable guilt.
Dorian Gray was momentarily at a loss for words, but then his eyes suddenly brightened, and his voice trembled slightly, "You, you know the truth about the bloodline curse that has plagued the Abraham family for a thousand years?"
At this moment, he no longer cared about concealing his identity and eagerly pressed, "As long as you are willing to tell me the answer, I, no, the entire Abraham family will definitely offer you a satisfactory reward."
Under Dorian Gray's expectant gaze, Cavendish slowly shook his head. It wasn't that he didn't know the truth; Aaron had already informed him of the truth before he left.
That "Door" Mr. who was closest to divinity, after being banished, the most easily located source of help was naturally his descendants who shared the same bloodline and were at a lower Sequence in the same Beyonder Pathway.
Unfortunately, due to the demise of all the strong individuals, his cries instead brought a curse that lasted for over a thousand years to his descendants, almost causing all the Abrahams to disappear.
Cavendish was well aware of Aaron's thoughts. Subduing a proud Angel Family was not easy, and it would take a long time for these Abrahams to truly become a help. Therefore, some things were not suitable to be said directly.
Looking at the disappointed Dorian Gray, Cavendish slowly stood up. The oppressive aura made Dorian unconsciously take a few steps back, "The Apprentice Pathway, starting from Sequence 3 'Wanderer', can be free from the constraints of the Spirit World. I presume there are many records of this in your family's ancient texts. Apocalypse is approaching, and there is not much time left for the Abrahams."
"The turning point of fate never lacks brave warriors, and I believe you have the resolve to sacrifice for it. If so, are you willing to take that step for the Abraham family?"
"We can provide a way for the Abrahams to be free from the bloodline curse. You will be the best example."
The room immediately fell silent. Dorian Gray's thoughts raced, and what remained in his mind was the warning left by the Abraham family's Traveler in "Spirit World Sightings":
"The day the bloodline curse is lifted is the beginning of the true calamity for the Abrahams."
Raising his bloodshot eyes, Dorian Gray nodded and asked in a hoarse voice, "Can I know which secret organization you are from now?"
Cavendish finally smiled, the pressure covering the entire room slowly dissipated, and he responded calmly, "Council of Entropy…"
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Loen, Enmat Harbor, Baron Uthas's manor.
A young man with a round, kind face was led by a maid to the basement deep within the manor.
He always maintained a gentle demeanor and a kind smile, like a sunny young man, until the basement door was opened.
The lights in the room were dim. Baron Uthas was prostrate on the ground, looking up obsequiously. On the chair was a scantily clad woman, whose captivating charm continuously stirred the heartstrings around her.
Tris bowed slightly, a strange glint flashing deep in his eyes. Staring at the black flames dancing on the woman's palm, his voice rose slightly, "I have completed the task you assigned. I hope you can bestow upon me the next potion."
A smile played on her lips as she slowly rose and walked towards Tris. Baron Uthas, still prostrate on the ground like a Puppet, took out a bottle of silver-gray potion from a mirror on one side and placed it in front of Tris.
A seductive, alluring voice, accompanied by a warm breeze, whispered into Tris's ear, "This is the Sequence 8 'Instigator' potion. After drinking it, you will be able to incite the evil desires in everyone's hearts, intensify conflicts, provoke disputes, and create bloodshed."
"Your performance over the past year has shown your loyalty to the organization. Go forth and spread calamity; this is a necessary suffering…"
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Southeast of the Fog Sea, a ghost ship hundreds of meters long, with a hull adorned with wave divine patterns, emerged shrouded in mist.
Aaron stood in the captain's cabin at the highest point of the flagship, with Cavendish and Bayer Baile beside him.
After spending the New Year in Backlund, Aaron went to MI9 to prepare for his routine intelligence report to General Qonas, only to learn that the General had disappeared after appearing at the New Year's Eve party.
Afterward, Aaron attended the banquet held by Earl Hall and his maternal grandfather, Earl Woolf, before temporarily leaving Backlund. The intelligence provided by "Magic Mirror" Arrodes regarding the "Death Announcer" could not be ignored.
Since the other party was so thoughtful as to come to their doorstep, it saved the "Dawn" from having to go to the Sonia Sea.
A faint light flickered in Cavendish's eyes as he slowly put away the divination pendant in his hand and spoke softly to Aaron, "There's a small island 2 nautical miles ahead. Divination shows it's the most suitable location for our ambush."
Aaron took the divination pendant. When there were no high-level existences influencing the divination, a divination made by a Scholar of Yore and its interpretation would certainly be much better than his own half-baked attempt.
Aaron nodded slightly to Bayer Baile, who was behind him, "Once the ship docks, you can prepare. This is also a test for the 'Dawn'."
Aaron did not intend for the "Dawn" to stay far away. The only ones who could pose a truly fatal threat to the "Death Announcer" were Aaron, Cavendish, and Bayer Baile.
The Demon Hunter's inherent characteristics allowed him to conceal his malice, making him the natural enemy of Demons. Although Aaron did not possess this characteristic, he could achieve a similar effect in another sense through the hidden state provided by the Darkness Mark.
Bayer Baile carved the ritual spell he obtained from "Orange Light" Hillarion onto the center of the small island. Aaron placed the Demon Beyonder characteristic he took from the dark golden mist onto the center of the altar, simultaneously removing the Wall of Spirituality covering it.
As the Wall of Spirituality was removed, the strange roars of corrupted minds instantly resounded throughout the island. However, the expressions of the few people present were quite calm. Only Siatas, standing at the very back, frowned slightly, but after electric arcs flashed deep in her eyes, she also returned to calm.
Even Bayer Baile, whose emotional self-control was poor due to the potion's influence, had already made amends based on the advice given by "Orange Light" Hillarion earlier.
Watching the black mist, filled with a corrupting aura, spread from the Demon Beyonder characteristic and gradually merge into the carved array patterns, the Darkness Mark on Aaron's wrist flowed with pure Darkness, transforming him and Cavendish into a hidden state.
Dark green symbols appeared in Bayer Baile's eyes, and silver armor appeared on his body as he stepped aside.
Siatas nervously walked to the front of the altar, took a deep breath, and chanted the sacrificial incantation Aaron had taught her, which was modified from "Orange Light" Hillarion, in ancient hermes.
As she chanted repeatedly, the entire island seemed to revive. Black mist rose, and invisible fluctuations spread in all directions.
In another sea area also shrouded in mist, a sailboat nearly two hundred meters long, with its bow and stern raised high, resembling a crescent moon, slowly floated.
A black tombstone was depicted on the sailboat, which was none other than the "Death Announcer" that instilled fear in countless people.
At the front of the flagship's deck, a middle-aged man, so pale that he seemed about to rot at any moment, knelt on one knee as if listening to something, then faced the deck and said, "Your will is my desire, great 'Death Announcer'!"
The entire ship instantly ignited with black flames of sin. Demons with drooling fangs emerged, and as the flames rose, the "Death Announcer" distorted and disappeared.
The corrupted Demon Beyonder characteristic in the center of the altar instantly burst forth with viscous black light. A strange Blatherer's voice, seemingly capable of stirring the deepest sins of living beings, emanated from it. Siatas's low chanting ceased abruptly, and she clutched her head in pain.
This was a common tactic used by high-level Demons, and also a drawback of this ritual. As long as a connection was established, a Blatherer could transmit their voice into the target's mouth from a very distant location, causing them to die suddenly and inexplicably in a safe place.
Similarly, if a Blatherer foresaw the source of danger, he had the opportunity to exert influence in reverse on the spot. In other words, this was just a test from that Blatherer.
Bayer Baile did not act rashly. Dark green symbols seemed to occupy his pupils, and his "Demon Hunter's Eye" stared intently at the eastern sea area. The silver-white "Dawn Armor" resisted the corrupting influence.
The defiling Blatherer's voice, which permeated the island and could cause Beyonders to lose control or worse, gradually subsided. Thanks to the tranquilizers Aaron had distributed to the elves on the "Dawn" earlier, although they were all affected, not many crew members suffered irreversible severe injuries.
Although Frank's mind might be somewhat unusual, the potions he made were very effective.
Seemingly feeling that the time was right, the "Death Announcer," which had not sensed danger, emerged from the distorted space, with black flames rising.
Thick black mist permeated from the deck cracks, full of the scent of corruption and evil. It completely enveloped the King of Immortality, Agalito, and the corruption merged into his body.
Lines radiating endless corruption and defilement appeared on his pale skin, which seemed ready to rot at any moment, and the terrifying aura comparable to a demigod then emerged.
Demonic wings grew from his body, carrying insane laughter that could cause one to lose control, and he charged straight towards the center of the island.
The rest of the viscous black mist quickly gathered and drilled into the bodies of the First Mate and the other members of the "Death Announcer." Their target was the "Dawn" docked at the edge of the island.
A blurry, indistinct figure appeared high above the island. A majestic and grand voice echoed throughout the entire sea area, "Teleportation is forbidden here. Corrupt and fallen ones shall be punished."
The black flames surrounding the "Death Announcer" instantly dimmed by several points, and even the Blatherer's voice became indistinct. The Spirit World corresponding to this space seemed to have been separated into another space, making it impossible to teleport away. This was the ability of the "Imprisonment" decree, strengthened to a certain level, from the lower Sequences.
Cavendish quietly appeared beside the historical projection. This was the historical projection of the Trunsoest Empire's chief Judge, Sequence 2 "Balancer."
This was also the reason why Aaron had gone to such lengths to help him advance to Scholar of Yore. Having witnessed the peak of the Trunsoest Empire, even Aaron was unsure how many Angel projections he could summon.
Even if these Angel projections, influenced by the Scholar of Yore, only possessed a fraction of their original power, in certain situations, they were the key to breaking a deadlock.
The King of Immortality, Agalito, who had already partially demonized, was struck by a "Hurricane of Light" and sent flying backward. Bayer Baile, holding the "Sword of Dawn" with the flames of revenge burning in his eyes, steadily pushed Agalito back.
The Blatherer in the "Death Announcer" had already realized that this was a targeted trap. Ear-piercing screams piercing the mind reverberated, and Aaron's pupils, standing beside Cavendish, constricted slightly.
The bodies of the distorted and ugly Demons on the "Death Announcer" distorted, and wisps of black mist converged. Amidst the continuous wails, elongated blood crystals with faint patterns emerged from their bodies.
It was as if the "Death Announcer" had long prepared these supplements for itself. As the blood-colored crystals merged, the ship's hull, with its high bow and stern, began to twist and collapse inward. In an instant, only a huge Demon head with an indistinct face remained.
The head had no distinct facial features but was covered in mouths. Viscous black mist and never-ending terrifying Blatherer constantly spread outwards. It seemed to want to break through the restrictions of the decree in this way.
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