Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 1051 Expectation
Half of the... "old days"?
Is it the "old days" that I know?

Isn't it a reference with a different meaning?
Several questions suddenly popped up in Angel's mind. Just as he was about to ask, he suddenly realized something and looked around, then said in a deep voice:

"Audrey, are you listening?"

It's not that she didn't trust this "manipulator", but she always had a prejudice against the audience channel in her heart. In addition, the topic she and Azik were going to discuss was also very dangerous. If she had not reached Sequence 2, just knowing something about it would be watched by unknown beings and contaminated.

Mr. Azik chuckled, pointed in the direction of the door, and said:
"This room is an independent dream fragment. She has deliberately stayed away from it and did not eavesdrop on our conversation outside the door. This kind of restraint is a rare quality in the 'audience' approach."

After being influenced by Hvin Rambis and investigating the "accident" between Klein and me out of curiosity, Audrey has also grown up... Angel thought with shame and relief, and after calming down a little, he spoke again:

"Mr. Azik, what do you mean by 'the old days'?"

"This is a concept I learned from my father. It refers to a position above the 'Sequence' and higher than the true God." Azik said in a low and serious tone, "Only descendants who have reached the level of angels are qualified to know this. We are also forbidden to reveal it to others, not even saints... If I hadn't learned from that little girl that you had been promoted to Sequence 2, I would not have brought up this topic."

It seems to be the "Old One" I was thinking of, but Mr. Azik seems to only know that it is a person higher than the Sequence 0 True God, and does not know that it also refers to the "Outer Gods" outside the barrier... "Death God" Salinger knows all this, but did not reveal it all to his descendants?

What about the concept of "sephira"?
Angel thought for a moment and asked carefully:

"Since your father, the God of Death, knows about the existence of the 'Old Ones', he should have also revealed relevant information about the 'Source', right?"

"He didn't tell us directly, but based on daily communication and my accumulated knowledge, I can guess what they refer to... I think the 'River Styx' that my father has been trying to control is one of them, and it is also the most important one for the Path of Death. The 'City of Disaster' that polluted the uniqueness of the 'Red Priest' is another one."

Azik replied with a distressed look on his face, seeming a little annoyed by his lack of knowledge.

"'The Styx' should be the 'River of Eternal Darkness', one of the nine source substances, corresponding to the three paths of 'Death', 'Darkness', and 'God of War'... The other source substances are..."

Angel told Azik what he knew, satisfying both his desire to share and the other party's thirst for knowledge.

"I see. This is why my father wanted to use Graygari's body to control the underworld and get closer to the Styx at all costs... After He launched the Pale Disaster, the tip of his sword was also pointing at the kingdoms of the Goddess of Night and the God of War..." Azik touched his chin and said with enlightenment, "So, the 'City of Disaster' corresponds to the Hunter and Witch Paths?"

"That's right." Angel nodded.

After discussing the "answers" with Azik, Angel had summarized what happened to the "God of Death" Salinger. This god who survived the "War of the Four Emperors" obtained the uniqueness of the "Red Priest" that did not belong to his own adjacent path. He coveted its power, but was unable to deal with the pollution of the "City of Disaster" attached to it, so he could not use it.

It was not until the "Original Witch" invited Salinger to form an alliance and needed more power to counterattack the northern continent that he, under the advice of the "True Creator", used the corpse of the previous generation death god Graygari in his possession to control the underworld and the "Styx", that is, part of the power of the source substance "River of Eternal Darkness", using source substance to fight source substance, in an attempt to forcibly accommodate the uniqueness of the "Red Priest".

Judging from the results, He most likely succeeded. Although at the cost of becoming half crazy, He did become "Above the Sequence" and "Half of the Old Day", possessing power superior to other true gods. He fought two against seven and set off the Pale Disaster, which devastated the lives of the people in the Northern Continent.

The only problem is that the information Angel knew about the "Old Ones" showed that the components of the "Old Ones" were the source materials and the extraordinary characteristics and "uniqueness" of the pathways corresponding to the source materials, but it did not include the uniqueness of those non-adjacent pathways, let alone the ability to utilize the power of two source materials at the same time!

Even the theory that "crazy ancient gods will be stronger" cannot explain what happened to the God of Death. You know, just accommodating the extraordinary characteristics of non-adjacent pathways caused these ancient gods to become crazy, let alone the power of "source" that surpasses Sequence 0?
In response to her question, Azik could only shake his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

"But father did gain the corresponding power. This is probably related to some characteristics of the 'Source Essence'... During the war against the northern continent's countries and gods, for some unknown reason, the 'Original Witch' had problems with her condition and could not fight against other gods. Father almost single-handedly fought against the Seven Gods Alliance and even had the upper hand at one point."

It seems that Salinger does have the power of the "Old Days". Of course, the Seven Gods Alliance may not be united in resisting the invasion. The Goddess and the God of War must be the most active because they are adjacent to each other. The Lord of Storms, the Eternal Sun and the God of Wisdom may have their own ulterior motives, and even hope that the God of Death can eliminate their opponents. The God of Craftsmen has become a true god not long ago, and his power is weaker than other gods... When Angel was dividing the strength of the two sides of the Pale Disaster in his mind, he suddenly reacted and asked:
"Didn't the original witch suffer heavy damage from the Seven Gods because of the failure of the war, which caused her to be in a bad state until now?"

"No, long before my father merged with the uniqueness of the Red Priest and prepared to launch a war, His condition was not very good. The charm that was displayed all the time would disappear intermittently, allowing me to stay sober when I saw Him, instead of being charmed all the time... When discussing matters with my father, there would also be errors and omissions in my memory..."

When talking about "charm", Azik showed an awkward smile, obviously not very satisfied with his condition at that time.

Angel was very concerned about the situation of the "Original Witch". She suspected that it was because the death of Alistair Tudor had a huge impact on the witch, but she felt that the timing did not match. Instead, it was very close to the time point when the uniqueness of the "Red Priest" was accommodated.

Could it be related to the source of the witch and hunter paths, the "City of Disaster"?
Seeing her lost in thought, Azik sat up straighter and said with a serious expression:
"In short, the uniqueness of the Red Priest is now contaminated by at least two sources, the River of Everlasting Darkness and the City of Disaster. Although this will separate and destroy other contaminations and isolate their influence, it is still one of the most dangerous seals... You'd better not follow my father's example and try to contain it... That is something that even true gods find difficult to do."

Besides, you were only promoted to Sequence 2 not long ago—he added with a look of vicissitudes in his eyes.

"I understand, Mr. Azik," Angel replied with a slight smile, indirectly admitting that he did have some ideas about the "Blood Flag of Salinger", "but the path of advancement for my path has come to an end, and the Sequence 1 characteristics of the 'Hunter' path have either been acquired by the 'Original Witch' or are in the dangerous Trier of the Fourth Epoch... I can only find a way to increase my strength so that I have a chance to face future challenges." "It's a pity that I can't help you now."

Mr. Azik sighed.

"No, Mr. Azik, you've helped Klein and me so much!" Angel comforted him hastily, even standing up from the clingy single sofa. "Why don't we do something for you, such as... how to make your 'split state' in your dream better as soon as possible?"

"The being who helped me in the Death God's Tomb gave me some special features, allowing me to stay awake in my dreams. This means that most of the important dream fragments are under my control. The only dreams that are out of control are filled with violence and hatred, but they don't actually cause much harm..."

Enjoying Angel's concern for him, Azik answered slowly.

"The help of the goddess?"

"It seems you already know..." Azik sighed again, stretched out his hand to support his head, and rubbed the black mole under his ear with his fingertips. "The wound deep in my soul can only be healed with time. Only those unique items that can repair the soul can provide some help. This is the power of the 'God of Death' path. Now it is in the hands of the Goddess of Night. If you hope to do something, you can pray to her for guidance, but... don't force yourself."

"Your quick recovery is what Klein and I hope for the most."

Angel replied seriously.

At this point in the conversation, Angel's main purpose of this trip had been accomplished. She looked around with some disappointment, realizing that the time had come for them to part again.

Read more latest popular novels at 6.9*shuba!

Azik laughed again, stood up from his chair, waved his hand to let the locked vermilion wooden door open automatically, pointed in that direction and said:
"Go back and let the little girl take you out. If you come next time, remember to bring Klein with you... Of course, as time goes by, I may forget more things in my dreams until I completely forget the past and wake up from the dream... You can write to me and remind me of what I have experienced. This will help me remember everything as soon as possible."

"Klein has written a lot, I will do the same..."

Angel sniffed and walked forward to give Mr. Azik a big hug.

Of course, she did not forget to restrain her witch charm so as not to remind the other party of those bad memories of the Fourth Epoch.

----

Watching Angel leave the dream with the help of the reserved "manipulator", the smile on Azik's face gradually faded. He looked at the room in the castle with nostalgia, came to the single sofa that still had body temperature, and sat down.

The next second, the surrounding scene flashed and changed, and wall-mounted bookshelves, neatly arranged desks and chairs, and sunshade curtains appeared in Azik's sight.

He returned to the history faculty office at Khoyi University. Outside the window were tree-lined walkways and rows of teaching buildings. The students' whispers reached his ears through the window cracks.

"咚咚-"

There was a knock on the door. Azik calmed down and said:

"Please come in."

Two figures that Azik was very familiar with appeared in the office. The thin man wearing a top hat smiled and said in the same tone as he remembered:

"Good morning, Mr. Azik. Angel and I are engaged. I hope you can attend our wedding on time."

"I'm looking forward to that day."

Azik nodded and replied calmly, his eyes passing by Klein and Angel, whose movements and expressions were somewhat mechanical, and looking out the window at the sunny Tingen City.

It wasn't the wedding of his dreams that he was expecting.

(End of this chapter)