Chapter 62 The Rose Bishop and the Level 1 Sealed Artifact
The Charnis Gate in Porto Enmat, also located underground, was not directly damaged by the explosion. Although it sustained some damage from the impact, it remained within manageable limits.
Previously, Daly had retrieved a sealed artifact from within to save people. Now, Edward returned to the underground, this time using his captain's authority to retrieve a cane from behind the Charnis door. This cane was entirely black, yet upon closer inspection, it was translucent, resembling obsidian crystal. Its handle was quite unique, shaped like an open palm, perfectly positioned for the person wielding it.
"The two of you from Tingen, and this Ms. Grela, I hope you can take our wounded and evacuate, and also notify the Steam Church and the Storm Church to send people to the dock area immediately."
Edward addressed Leonard, Klein, and Greta.
"What about Lu Ze?"
"I'm sorry, I need him to give us directions. I can only do my best to ensure his safety."
Edward said in a deep voice.
Klein and Leonard exchanged a glance and said, "Then we'll go together too."
"Please excuse me for refusing."
Edward shook his head.
"Captain Edward, things have come to this point, do you still want to create conflict?!"
Leonard shouted angrily.
That's not the case.
Edward said with a solemn expression, "What I did before was indeed narrow-minded, and I had some other thoughts. But now I'm asking you all this, entirely for the sake of justice. This is Enmat Port, and as the Night Watchers protecting this place, I must take responsibility. But my teammates are critically injured and need care. I can only ask you, fellow Night Watchers, to ensure their safety."
At this point, the narrow-minded Night Watch captain, the Sequence 6 "Requiem Master," bowed his head to them.
Leonard paused for a moment, then said, "We'll get them to a safe place and then come back to help you."
"Can."
Edward nodded, then stopped talking and led Lu Ze and the others out, stepping over the dead and wounded on the ground, and striding onto the road without looking back.
"rumble--"
The carriage sped along, chugging over the streets of Enmat Port. The streets here were already uneven from transporting various goods, and with the carriage's astonishing speed, it bounced so violently it felt like it was about to fly.
But none of the people in the carriage complained; instead, they huddled together to discuss their next move.
"According to the Aurora Society's tradition, cities of Enmat Port's caliber would be assigned Sequence 6 Divine Messengers. The enemy we will encounter is most likely a mid-sequence Extraordinary from the Mystic Path, the Rose Bishop."
Edward explained to everyone.
"The Rose Bishop is skilled in all kinds of flesh magic, has a tenacious vitality, and is very difficult to deal with."
Flesh magic? Can it turn people into bombs?
Lu Ze recalled the scene just now and thought to himself with a sudden realization.
"So this time I brought out the strongest sealed artifact from Enmat Port, aiming to defeat the enemy as quickly as possible. In order for the upcoming battle to proceed smoothly, it is necessary for us to introduce our abilities to each other."
Edward said that these words were mainly directed at Lu Ze. "First of all, there's me, a Sequence 6 Soul Master. In addition to the abilities that Nightmare possesses, I also have a stronger ability to control spirits. I can directly affect the soul of the target, keeping them calm while making the dream entry effect stronger. It works on those of the same or lower sequence. As for those higher, the duration is hard to say."
After he finished speaking, it was Daly's turn. Daly is a Sequence 7 "Spirit Medium" who can manipulate the undead to perform various mystical effects. Her abilities are quite comprehensive, but she has relatively few attack methods.
Besides these two, there was also a Sequence 8 Midnight Poet in the group, who was the Night Watchman who had just reported Edward's injuries. His injuries were minor, so he had caught up.
"Leon Bezos, just call me Leon."
The night watchman smiled at Lu Ze.
"I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
Looking at the other person's smiling face, Lu Ze felt a sense of familiarity and couldn't help but wonder.
"My brother is the receptionist at the club who is in charge of greeting guests."
Leon said, his face darkening slightly.
Lu Ze recalled that he hadn't seen the front desk among the injured and the dead, which meant that his brother probably hadn't even left behind a body.
After a moment of reflection, I got down to business. "I am a Sequence 9 'Mystic,' possessing a high level of intuition, capable of perceiving hidden powers and presences. I am also skilled in various ritual magics, especially numerous insane rituals related to the true creator."
He didn't reveal his trump cards, such as his ability to heal his injuries quickly, the two magical items he carried, or the mysterious ocean of energy in his mind that could resist mental pollution. He could only say that he could use them in crucial moments, but he should try not to expose them.
After everyone finished their introductions, Edward shared the purpose of the cane he was holding.
Sealed item 1-114, the Staff of Chaos. Its main functions are "Chaos" and "Distortion." Simply hold it and strike the ground to use it. "Chaos" disrupts the order of the area around the target, preventing attacks and defenses from landing accurately and causing errors; while "Distortion" alters the opponent's will, causing them to change their target or even self-harm.
In addition, using the "Chaos Staff" to directly attack enemies can also cause great damage, with a force similar to being hit directly by a small cannonball.
Imagine an opponent launching an unstoppable, powerful attack, only to have that same powerful attack redirected to your own head due to a "distortion" effect—what a comical and terrifying scene that would be!
However, the powerful effects come with severe side effects. Those who use the Chaotic Staff become reckless and unrestrained. The staff tempts them to continuously use its power, and with each use, the craving for continued use grows stronger, like a thirsty person drinking copious amounts of salt water. This process is uncontrollable; unless stopped, the user will exhaust their spirituality until they lose control and become a monster, a slave to the staff.
"With my abilities, I can probably use it three times. If I use it a fourth time, I might become indiscriminate, attacking indiscriminately and eventually becoming a slave to the cane," Edward explained seriously. "If you see me still reluctant to let go after using it three times, you'd better stop me immediately. If there's really no other way, you can just shoot me."
Shooting them directly would be fine.
Lu Ze subconsciously touched the hidden pouch on his chest, which contained the white bone flute and the servant's bell.
With the carriage running at full speed, they arrived at the port area at an extremely fast pace.
"Go that way!"
Lu Ze pointed to the center of the red cloud.
Warehouses began to multiply, and the roads became more winding. People on the road frantically dodged the runaway carriages, shouting vulgar curses. Lu Ze, however, paid no heed, only sensing the ever-approaching eeriness and depravity.
Once they got close enough, Edward and Daly also noticed something was wrong, and became anxious and their expressions turned grim.
Finally, the carriage stopped in front of a building with a warehouse. A sign on the building read "Trading Company," but the doors and windows were tightly shut, indicating it was not in operation. Looking at the building, they sensed an eerie atmosphere emanating from it and knew they had come to the right place.
"Don't rush in yet,"
Edward said, "Let me try to pull her into a dream."
Having said that, he lowered his head slightly, and an invisible current of energy emanated from his body. In that instant, Lu Ze felt as if he were in the darkness of night, a sense of tranquility replacing the eerie aura, and it quickly spread throughout the trading company.
"Click!"
The tranquility was shattered with a sharp sound like breaking glass. Edward took a step back and his eyes snapped open.
It failed.
He shook his head at the others.
"Squeak—"
The trading company's doors slowly opened, as if welcoming them. Looking inside, all they could see was complete darkness.
An overwhelming, pungent stench of blood slowly emanated from within.