bookpower Chapter 276: 180 Fate Comes Full Circle (Part 2)_2
Chapter 276: 180 Fate Comes Full Circle (Part 2)_2
Chapter 276: Chapter 180 Fate Comes Full Circle (Part 2)_2
The script conceived by the Scavenger filled it with dread, and the arrangements by Lady Tragedy would only turn out a hundred times more terrifying than anything it could imagine.
After another fruitless prayer, it carefully took out a capsule.
The capsule was tiny, barely half a centimeter long when held in its hand, but the poison contained within was immensely potent, enough to kill it instantly without any pain.
As it gazed at the object, it began to contemplate whether to end its own life, yet it worried that even this might be part of Lady Tragedy’s plan.
While it was torn by indecision, someone knocked on the door, the sudden sound making it almost drop the poison in its fright. It barely managed to grasp it securely and tucked it into its pocket.
Staring at the door of the prayer room, it temporarily suppressed its emotions and then asked, “Who is it?”
“My lord, a friend of yours is here, it says it wishes to see you.”
“Tell it to leave.”
“It claims it knows what you are worried about, and it says it can solve your problem.”
“...Let it in.”
Those driven to desperation will always try to clutch at every straw within reach.
The Scavenger knew that the other might harbor ill intentions, or possibly come with some vile purpose, but it had no other options left.
Yet, when the other entered, it still widened its eyes in shock.
The other was a disciple of the Shadows.
Ordinary believers could not perceive it, but having been blessed by Lady Tragedy, it could sense the aura of shadows carried by the other.
But this was impossible!
Under the Heavenly Tao network, any emergence of the Shadows would be annihilated, all the more so in the temple, the place closest to the Gods; they should not appear here.
As the Scavenger was in shock, the other lifted their hood, revealing the pale face of a penguin.
“Long time no see, Scavenger.” The penguin smiled, its mouth full of sharp teeth.
The Scavenger stared at the other party, and after a moment said, “It’s you, Egg Thief. I thought you were dead.”
“That is corruption!”
“That is understanding. The more one knows, the less happy they become, this is the norm for us Priests. We all know the power of the Shadows is inevitable, the Heavenly Tao network will eventually be breached, the Shadows will occupy everything here, and we will become a part of the Shadows. We should not resist this change, we should embrace it. And you, my fellow, are right at this crossroads.”
The seductive voice arose as the Egg Thief began to narrate endlessly the exquisite sensation of merging with the Gods.
“Mortals cannot comprehend the Gods, let alone the fact that there are a multitude of Gods dwelling within the Shadows, where our consciousnesses intermingle, beginning to understand one another. I have come to know the greatness of the Gods, and the Gods have understood my fear and my devotion. We have sunk together in the sea of Shadows, a sense of return to the womb that you will never understand.”
The overwhelming seduction turned the Scavenger’s face pale, yearning for the endless quiet it now desired most.
After the introduction, the Egg Thief did not continue, but looked at the Scavenger with a sinister smile, “One more piece of news to tell you, the Gods have reincarnated as humans, this I learned by infiltrating the Heavenly Tao network, also the reason you couldn’t get a prophecy from Lady Tragedy. However, we do not know why They have chosen to reincarnate; it may be up to you to figure that out.”
There are many ways to play with lies; even if every statement is true, suggestions can lead others to completely wrong conclusions.
Now, under the Egg Thief’s bewitchment, the Scavenger had already started to develop very unfavorable associations.
Being inherently a pessimist, the absence of Lady Tragedy had already thrown it into immense panic, and the Egg Thief’s implications led it to an incorrect conclusion—that the Heavenly Tao network was about to be doomed, and the Gods had already started to seek refuge from this world.
Noting that the Scavenger’s gaze was becoming bewildered, the Egg Thief knew the brainwashing was nearly complete.
The other had been convinced by the “truth,” beginning to accept the existence of “lies,” and had been brainwashed, becoming a servant of the Shadows.
Moreover, with the blessing of the God of Lies, it was even easier to capture the other’s timidity and fear, and thus, to capture the other.
The Scavenger, on the other hand, thought of the reality interferers that had never appeared before, a fact which made it mutter to itself, “Reality interferers... why? Why would the Gods do this?”
“I don’t know, maybe they want to play a big game before the destruction of the world? Isn’t it you who said we shouldn’t guess the thoughts of the Gods?” the Egg Thief said indifferently.
“What should I do? Should I not hold the great mass?”
“Continue to hold it, but change the target from the Heavenly Tao network to our Lord. As for the reincarnation of Lady Tragedy... you can continue to worship Her, it’s okay.”
“I’m not foolish!”
After saying that, it took up its weapon and headed toward the prison, and soon after, the tragic screams of Lady Tragedy could be heard.
Yet, even though the reincarnation of Gods also carries the attribute of immortality, this trait on a mortal flesh is a tragedy, and it turned Lady Tragedy into Her favorite food.
At this moment, fate intertwined into a loop, returning exactly what She had done before back to Her.
And High Priests like it were gradually becoming more numerous.