Lord of Mysteries: Starting As A Reader-Chapter 1259: Three Conditions

Although Ebner spoke with certainty, the Red Angel still asked full of doubt, "The Earth Mother became Sequence 0 even before the start of the Fourth Epoch. How could you possibly know a Naturewalker?

"Unless you’re some old undying monster who has revived..."

As He spoke, the Red Angel carefully sized up Ebner, forming numerous guesses about his identity.

Ebner, however, did not mind. Although he had not yet met a Naturewalker, even if reality deviated from his expectations, in the future he could use a Miracle to grant a certain Desolate Matriarch a "one-day experience card" as a Naturewalker.

"You don’t need to worry about how I’ll accomplish it. You just need to know that I have a way." Ebner raised his glass and took a sip, then added with a smile, "However, I’ll need some time to prepare... So leave me a way to contact you. Once I’m ready, I’ll inform you."

The Red Angel evil spirit smiled and said, "A way to contact me? Of course—recite my honorific name:

"The great God of War, symbol of iron and blood, ruler of turmoil and strife."

"Pah!" Bloody mouths suddenly appeared on both cheeks of the Red Angel evil spirit’s face, each letting out a disdainful sound, clearly expressing disapproval.

But the two mouths quickly vanished, unnoticed by anyone.

"Looks like you’ve recovered quite well..." Ebner said with some surprise.

After all, without following Ince Zangwill around collecting Hunter pathway Beyonder characteristics, the Red Angel’s strength should have been inferior to that of the same period in the original story. And at that time, He might not even have dared to use this honorific name.

The Red Angel evil spirit smiled and said, "That’s thanks to the full set of armor and weapons from that Sauron family angel who was bewitched by Adam. They had merely used a special sealing method to disperse the contained characteristics, which made them seem like ordinary items.

"But once assembled, they revealed a complete War Bishop Beyonder characteristic!

"Heh, that day in Indo Port, after we entered the spirit world, that useless fellow fell into a disadvantage. In the end, he had to throw away that entire suit of armor just to escape..."

He was speaking smugly when another bloody gash tore open on his face. Immediately after, Sauron’s voice rang out: "Have you no shame? Back then, you were clearly being pressed down and beaten by my junior. If Einhorn and I hadn’t supported you, you would’ve been the one fleeing. How could you possibly have seized that characteristic?"

Upon hearing Sauron’s words, the Red Angel evil spirit’s facial muscles twisted slightly before He sneered, "And you dare to talk? If you hadn’t gone easy on him at the end, that fellow’s spirit body wouldn’t have escaped either!"

"That was a descendant of my Sauron family. Of course I had to take care of him..." Sauron said as if it were only natural.

Seeing that they were about to start arguing, Ebner had no choice but to cough and say, "Ahem, although others can’t hear our conversation and illusions are concealing us, so ordinary people can’t see your current appearance...

"There are quite a few angels present. You should pay attention to your image."

Hearing this, Sauron obediently closed the "mouth" on his cheek completely. The Red Angel, Medici, also changed the topic and said to Ebner, "You’re being so proactive in offering help. What do you want from me?"

He did not believe that this person, who was suspected to be some revived ancient monster, would help Him for no reason.

In fact, He guessed correctly. Ebner would not simply perform a "good deed of the day." Smiling, he raised three fingers and said, "I have three conditions."

"Let’s hear them." Medici stroked his chin.

"First, I need the Red Priest card in your possession."

As Bernadette and Ebner grew closer, she had shared information about the small island at the junction of the Sea of Fog and the Polar Sea, where Roselle had made arrangements.

Both Ebner and Bernadette had "foreseen" that it was not yet the right time to explore again. However, obtaining more Blasphemy Cards to solve more of Roselle’s riddles was certainly not wrong.

Although Blasphemy Cards were rare treasures, the Red Angel Medici did not value it much and directly nodded. "No problem."

"Second, within the limits of your ability, I need you to do one thing for me," Ebner continued. "And when I’ve prepared the conditions for the ’surgery,’ you’ll need to swear an oath."

As for what exactly that thing was, Ebner himself had not yet decided. But he had a premonition that this condition would be crucial for him.

Medici hesitated for a while, then nodded again. "That’s fine as well... But the witness of the oath must be my Lord."

"Agreed!" Ebner answered without hesitation. To be honest, the True Creator’s credibility was actually quite good, especially since He still wanted Ebner’s help in seizing the Blasphemy Slate.

Medici had not expected Ebner to agree so readily. His expression softened somewhat, and he felt that perhaps the other party also admired His Lord. Otherwise, he would not have targeted Adam in Indo Port.

"And the third?" Medici asked.

"The third must be fulfilled right now..." Ebner glanced at the Red Angel and asked in a deep voice, "Why did Amon invite you to this banquet?"

"Heh, you want information from me without giving anything in return? I’m starting to doubt whether you can truly separate the three of us!" The Red Angel evil spirit revealed a cunning smile and once again looked Ebner up and down.

He clearly intended to bargain.

But unexpectedly, Ebner also revealed an expression of "scheme accomplished" and said with a smile, "Alright, thank you for telling us."

"What?" Medici’s smile froze. "Us?"

At this moment, the "mouth" of Sauron appeared again on His cheek. The angel of the Fourth Epoch spoke directly:

"Amon told Him that tonight someone in the viscount’s mansion would attempt to summon the power of the True Creator to descend. But it would require sufficient symbolism of ’calamity’ to have any hope of success, so He needed to be present.

"Although He didn’t believe everything Amon said, He also knew that Little Crow rarely lies—he just doesn’t tell the whole truth.

"There must be ulterior motives involved, but the descent of the True Creator’s power is real. That’s why He came, hoping to return to His Lord’s embrace.

"Amon informed Him of this through special means. Einhorn and I didn’t know. Otherwise, we would certainly have stopped Him from coming here!"

Sauron spoke very quickly, recounting all of Medici’s thoughts from that instant just now, and even added his own opinions.

Medici’s face immediately twisted as He cursed, "Sauron, since when did you gain the ability to read minds? No, wait..."

Halfway through, He realized something. A look of understanding appeared on His face as He stared at Ebner and said, "While He was in control just now, you slipped a ’virtual personality’ or something else into Sauron’s subconscious. Not only did He cooperate with you to complete the intrusion, He even covered for you!

"You two have such tacit understanding... Have you known each other for a long time?

"You really are some revived old monster!"

(End of Chapter)