Chapter 431
The devout Teacher Tara would never serve anyone or any deity other than the Mother Goddess...
Though Peirxi's mind raced with thoughts, her hands never faltered. She hurriedly led Tara through the side hall of the church and into the central garden, surrounded by the church's architecture.
Here, the ground was littered with bodies; the vast garden had been nearly flattened. From above, a horrifying pattern of blood had formed, as if it were just waiting to be activated.
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"Your Highness Windsor, would you mind joining me for a dance later?"
"Heh... I twisted my ankle recently, so maybe not, Lord Opode."
"What about Aivina? Interested in a dance? Don’t let the pianist’s efforts go to waste."
"......"
In the banquet hall, the pianist played lively music. In front of a champagne tower, Opode stood before Aivina and Windsor, holding a champagne glass, smiling as he tried to strike up a conversation, casually running his fingers through his hair, convinced of his own charm.
Though he was indeed handsome, it was clear that both women were not particularly interested in him.
Soon, Aivina seemed to spot a familiar figure. She spoke flatly, "I see a friend, excuse me."
Windsor followed Aivina's gaze and spotted Charles, immediately adding, "Wait for me."
In an instant, Opode was left standing alone, ignored.
Frowning, Opode looked in the direction they had gone.
He was curious to see which young man had more charm than him, capable of drawing both beauties away.
But when he finally saw that figure, meeting the cold gaze of Charles, Opode instinctively took a step back, bumping into a table behind him. The champagne tower wobbled precariously, and several glasses at the top fell, shattering on the table.
As champagne splashed onto him, the awkward stares from onlookers ignited a flicker of anger in Opode. He pursed his lips and quickly left the champagne tower, downing the drink in his hand in one go.
Meanwhile, Aivina had reached Charles and asked, "Are you okay?"
She knew Charles had gone off to do something but was unsure if it had gone well.
"I'm fine," Charles replied ambiguously, still unaware of whether Qiangyin had left. "Just a little mishap, but nothing serious."
"That's good..." Aivina heard Windsor's footsteps approaching from behind and decided not to dwell on the topic.
At that moment, Charles's mind was far from the banquet. She was preoccupied with whether the blood pattern could draw Qiangyin away.
Moreover, she hoped nothing would happen to Tara and Peirxi, as she would need the power of the Holy Ascendancy later... If she had to infiltrate the Order of the God of Order's court to obtain information, it would be nearly impossible for her to do it alone; she needed allies.
Fortunately, just a moment later, before the banquet transitioned, a server carrying a tray approached Charles.
"Miss Charles, Lord Lafayette is looking for you." The server bowed slightly and pointed toward the entrance.
At the entrance of the banquet hall, the hunched but still imposing Lafayette stood half-hidden, watching Charles.
Many guests cast curious glances at Lafayette, and as soon as Charles's eyes met his, he stepped back.
"Excuse me for a moment," Charles said, giving a slight nod to Aivina and Windsor before walking toward the door.
Windsor watched Charles's retreating figure with curiosity.
She actually knows Teacher Lafayette?
What a pity...
As Charles reached the entrance, Lafayette remained silent, simply turning to walk ahead.
Charles followed him until they reached the back garden, where Lafayette opened the door to a familiar glass house and led Charles inside.
"This place can muffle outside sounds," Lafayette said as Charles entered and closed the door behind her. "Qiangyin has taken an interest in you."
"Has he left?" Charles asked, puzzled.
"I asked a maid. She saw a musician talking to Qiangyin, and shortly after, Qiangyin left," Lafayette replied, looking at Charles. "What should we do now?"
Lafayette still believed she was part of a mysterious organization, with Charles as her contact. She was worried about Charles's exposure.
"We don't need to worry about that," Charles shook her head.
She knew Qiangyin was being restrained... At this moment, he could not afford to overlook any information related to the Otherworld; he would consider all such information as potential leads to obtaining the complete "Uniqueness."
"Do you know the location of the Order of the God of Order's 'Artificial Divine Persona' project? That Otherworld node?" Charles asked directly.
"I’m not sure about the specific entry method for that Otherworld node," Lafayette replied, shaking her head. After a moment of thought, she looked at Charles and said, "But I know who does. Several people within the Order of the God of Order have that information... It’s certain that this node is within the court."
"Who would be easier to deal with?" Charles inquired. "Someone we can extract information from directly."
"There's a high-ranking bishop; I've only met him once," Lafayette said. "In this project, he holds the lowest rank but knows the most."
"What makes him special? How does he know so much?" Charles pressed.
This was crucial; they needed to clarify it.
"You should know about the Eye of Order, right?" Lafayette answered before Charles could respond. "It's a top-tier sealed object... I even suspect it to be a form of 'Uniqueness,' and that bishop is the only one who can adapt to that 'Uniqueness.'"
Another "Uniqueness"?
"Isn't there already one 'Uniqueness' in existence?" Charles couldn't help but ask.
One belonging to Qiangyin, and now another within the Order of the God of Order... Are they really mass-producing 'Uniqueness' now?
"The one that recently appeared is a newly unsealed 'Uniqueness,'" Lafayette shook her head. "The one in the Order of the God of Order has been passed down since the Age of Holy Wars and remains sealed to this day."
"The reason I suspect it to be a 'Uniqueness' is that its power and influence far exceed that of ordinary sealed objects; it can no longer be described as just a sealed object."
"The one monitoring all contracts of the Eye of Order... is precisely that sealed object, the Eye of Order."
Is that so...
Even if that thing isn't a "Uniqueness," it must be related to the Otherworld, as the influence of the Eye of Order's contracts cannot be obstructed by time or simulation.
"Where can we find him?" Charles looked up, meeting Lafayette's gaze.
"The court," Lafayette shook her head. "He is under a sort of house arrest there, unable to leave."
So in the end, they would have to storm the court...
"Do you need me to arrange a meeting? I should be able to manage it, but it will take a few days," Lafayette offered.
A few days?
Charles didn't have that kind of time.
"No need. We wait for someone, and then..."
Lafayette asked, "Then what?"
"Directly storm the court."
Charles said calmly.
The follow-up to the "Ascetic" naturally had a restraining relationship with the "Detective." She needed Peirxi to buy her some time.
All she needed was to know what it was or to make direct contact with it.
As for how many people would die or what would happen afterward, that was beyond Charles's consideration...
Even if rivers of blood flowed.
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PS:
210 (overdue) - 1 (extra) = 209 (overdue)
Sorry! Despite my best efforts, I still can't compete with the 7K master!
Tomorrow, I plan to adjust my schedule and take a few hours off. I won't be updating at six in the morning; just as well, the hedgehog cat sent a leave request. I'll stay up late tonight and write after I wake up tomorrow morning.
I've been hearing about authors passing away lately, and it's starting to scare me. I need to get back on track.
If all goes well, I should update before noon tomorrow; if not, it will be in the afternoon.
Good night!
Chapter 229: Our "Crown Guards" Are Invincible (4347 words)
Storming the court...
It has been nearly five minutes since Charles uttered those words.
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