I'm the Mysterious Leader of the Salvation Organization

Chapter 274

Bai Yan once again returned inside the Babel Tower.

The current appearance theme is a Crystal Palace. The night sky outside the palace isn't make-believe, it's real...

At this moment, Bai Yan could already sense it.

Inside the grand hall of the Babel Tower, each "themed appearance" is actually supposed to be a "part" of a certain world.

"This is really hard to imagine... Although it's hard to say, but thinking about it carefully, it's like the Babel Tower, and then it becomes imaginable... It's not surprising that this thing can do anything."

What is the Babel Tower, you may wonder?

Civilization-level Relic?

Bai Yan shook his head, thinking, "No way, it's not possible. How could there be such powerful civilization-level relics? Absolutely impossible."

"So... is it a relic from a lost civilization?"

This could be a possibility...

However, which Outer God's relic could it possibly correspond to?

Bai Yan fell into deep thought.

For most extraordinary beings, a Ruin-level relic is a completely mysterious and unknown existence they have never encountered before.

In Noah's world, only a few people knew about it.

In the first playthrough of the game "Babel Tower," Bai Yan, a young man, would encounter more than one Ruin-level relic every time he reached the later stages.

Even so, he didn't know much about Ruin-level relics. He was only aware of a few, around a dozen or so. It was probably just half of the twenty-seven Ruin-level relics in total.

Bai Yan vaguely remembered seeing a faceless shadowy figure when he was ascending to become a crown.

Who was that, after all?

Some kind of mysterious Outer God?

No, whether it's the documented twenty-four Outer Gods or the three special Outer Gods that Bai Yan knows about, none of them.

Their appearance wasn't like that at all.

"The information we currently have is still not enough. If I could ascend to the Apocalypse, in that moment of connecting with the essence of souls, 'Connection' should allow me to see more images."

He sat on the crystal throne, gently shaking his head.

Today is the fifteenth day of December, during the eighth meeting.

The meetings that happen every ten days have already taken place eight times.

Bai Yan, holding his mobile phone, didn't immediately decide to call for a new meeting.

Instead, he took a look at the situation of the "captives" inside the Babel Tower.

Three months have passed, and in various daily, weekly, and activity tasks, the number of people "arrested" by the black mist has been increasing.

Now, there are more than five hundred "Babel Tower support personnel" within each research institute.

And the most frightening part is, this number is still growing rapidly.

In the beginning of the mission, the number of people being captured was slowly increasing, little by little.

But during this time, the number of people being captured began to increase by dozens.

"Hmm, in the future, when it comes to those tasks that involve quite a lot of people, it should be possible to directly capture hundreds of people, I suppose."

Bai Yan even had a strong feeling that one day, inside the Babel Tower, a special large group or even a town would form.

But for him, all of this was insignificant and unimportant.

Even if an extra city appeared, so what?

In his own hands, he now had a city, Tatsumi City.

But as the game "Babel Tower" reached its later stages, normal human efforts and productivity became meaningless. In the face of overwhelming power and greatness, they were simply too insignificant.

Bai Yan glanced at the live streaming mode of the "Babel Tower" game and, after confirming the situation of the operators, initiated a new meeting.

Hmm.

Now he starts paying attention to the privacy of the operators.

It wouldn't be right to summon Core Operators while they are taking a bath...

He didn't use the "Summon Operator" option on his phone, instead, he directly used the new power of "Savior".

Summon.

In the next moment.

Bai Yan could feel as if there were invisible strings connecting his fingers, and on the other end of those strings were the Core Operators of Babel Tower.

The connection... was so vivid.

Bai Yan tried moving the threads in his hands, controlling the Core Operators.

Snap.

Pop.

Let them 'approach'.

A black mist rose inside the crystal palace, and all eight Core Operators appeared.

"Kill me, please."

Scarlet Moon appeared, walking up with a complex mix of emotions in her eyes. Her desire for death was undeniable and true.

The intent to kill emanating from her was very apparent!

And, this intent to kill was directed towards the Savior!

In the next moment, Mu Ling's hand held the sharp blade against her fair neck.

She spoke calmly, saying:

"Go back, if you keep going forward, things will become very bad and ugly."

The Scarlet Moon remained silent, neither moving forward nor retreating.

Challenging the Savior is a very unwise choice.

She remembered how she had felt back then, when all her strength had been completely taken away... She felt completely helpless, as if she could be controlled by anyone.

Unable to survive, unable to die.

At least, the present version of herself still mostly possessed a sense of "self" most of the time.

Ganis furrowed his brow, as he saw this scene, completely unable to understand what was happening.

In these days, his gratitude for the Savior's blessings grew stronger and stronger, filling him with immense appreciation.

The Savior not only saved his sister, but also gifted him with incredible power. They would even provide him with regular combat training and chances to release stress.

Ganis couldn't help but wonder what qualities he possessed that made the Savior notice him.

Suddenly, someone calmly offered guidance to the Scarlet Moon.

"We all have been through similar training, similar dominance... I can understand how you feel right now, but... It's impossible for you to change the current situation just by wanting to."

It was Amy who spoke up.

She sat calmly in a wheelchair, with a little box-shaped robot perched on her shoulder.

Order, teamwork, and companionship were still very important to Amy.

Amy continued, saying:

"Let's temporarily make peace with Babel Tower... Perhaps, in the future, you will have a chance to negotiate with them... The situation of Nightsaber and Profligate is clearly better than yours."

"But are they really slaves? Sometimes, you can be too stubborn. You don't have to sell your soul to gain trust."

Everyone also noticed that Mr. Profligate was different.

He would often not join the meetings, but during the tasks, he actually took part.

Unlike the others, this man was absent in all sorts of reports.

Clearly, Mr. Profligate held a higher and more special position in Babel Tower compared to the other core members.

Can they get more freedom, just like him...?

However, this might mean bowing down to the "Savior".

Scarlet Moon furrowed her brow.

As the reigning queen, she had been knocked down many times over the years, but she had never truly surrendered.

Rather than choosing to submit, it would be better to let oneself perish... But now, at this point, she didn't even have the power to choose death.

But Amy was right, she didn't necessarily have to give up her soul. The Savior only wanted a little bit of loyalty.

She finally let out a long sigh.

"Babel Tower... Savior, I dislike what you're doing... I will never obey you, no matter what."

The unwavering determination in Scarlet Moon's eyes remained, as she calmly spoke:

"The Doomsday Crisis is approaching, and since that's the case, I must find a way to protect the Scarlet Blood Clan and ensure the survival of my people."

"Things have come to this point, and I would like to temporarily work together with you."

In her eyes, there was a strong determination.

"I strongly believe that the connection between us is greater than what fate has given us."

--

After the meeting, Bai Yan didn't just sit around doing nothing.

He quickly went to search for the final two materials needed for the Crown Ceremony of the Slime Monarch.

The ten extraordinary materials needed for the Crown Ceremony "Gluttonous Beast" of Fusion Slime are extremely rare and precious, just as valuable as the treasures of the Essence of the Void.

Among them, eight of the materials have already been found, while the remaining two are called the "Shimmering Stone" and the "Raging Wave's Blood."

The Shimmering Stone couldn't be found for now, but Bai Yan still knew where it was.

But the Raging Wave's Blood... Bai Yan really didn't know where to find this thing, he hadn't even found any specific information or descriptions about its appearance.

"But since this Crown Ceremony is most suitable for Fusion Slime, finding the Raging Wave's Blood shouldn't be too difficult either," he thought.

"It surely exists in the world of Noah, but I just haven't found a crucial clue that would lead me to it," he thought, unable to locate it for now.

Bai Yan took a look at other Crown Ceremony rituals involving slimes and noticed that the difficulty level was increasing linearly.

"First, we need to get our hands on the shimmering stone."

The shimmering stone is a special object that doesn't exist in the world of Noah. Anyone who simply holds it tightly can gain the power of "teleportation".

Since the "shimmering stone" comes from another world, it is extremely rare, and even if it is as small as a fingernail, it has a very high value.

However, the durability of this thing is quite poor.

Even a shimmering stone the size of a fist can only support an adult to "teleport" a few dozen times at most.

Generally speaking, in comparison to its practical value, its artistic value is even higher.

"The shimmering stone" looks very beautiful. It is not only clear and transparent, but it also emits a soft, white light, constantly flickering like electric sparks.

Bai Yan knew where to find this thing.

The City of the Highest, the Time of Chord Sorcery Guild, the top floor of the Ring City... and inside the Temple of Dark Light in Annottales.

These places have artworks from all around the world, and even beyond the world.

And so, Bai Yan's parasitic incarnation once again passed through the Heart of Babel Tower and exited through the doorway of the "Fist of Duel".

He arrived in Annottales, returning to his own Tulip Manor.

As for this place, Bai Yan had already become somewhat familiar with it.

"Let's take a look at how that person is doing..."

Bai Yan squinted his eyes and started to sense the situation of Hidden Azure, Kaluoer.

He let Hidden Azure go, without restricting the freedom of the girl.

But it didn't mean he completely stopped caring about her.

Long before Hidden Azure noticed, Bai Yan had already used a special technique called "slime transformation" to place a fragment of himself inside her body.

Hidden Azure's body is not exactly the same as a normal person. Some parts of her abdomen and limbs are actually "puppets" that can hold things inside.

Sometimes, she would also take advantage of opportunities to secretly stash away some poison and small tools.

After Bai Yan releases his Power Possession from the "slime," these fragments will turn into hair... These things belong to Bai Yan's body and he can sense them through a "connection."

The power of connection...

Bai Yan closed his eyes, and soon he could see the exact pictures he desired.

In a clear picture, Hidden Azure calmly cooked a meal.

It was clear to see that she was working in the kitchen, covering her beautiful face with a towel to avoid any trouble.

Bai Yan could feel that this place was still located in Annottales.

It should be in the Ninth District, a somewhat remote and backward place. Naturally, the public security here is not very good.

"Um, let's not worry about her for now... but we need to have another conversation with her older sister."

Bai Yan was currently pursuing something, a special stone called the "Shimmering Stone," which was said to be found in the Temple of Dark Light. And it was in that very temple where the Innocent Singer, Evie, resided.

"Last time, I asked her to help me bring the 'key' out. I wonder how it's going."

Bai Yan stood in the bedroom, slowly revealing a smile.

--

The next morning.

He once again arrived at the garden in the first city district.

Remote, quiet, without a soul in sight.

Many flowery walls formed small mazes. It was early morning, and no one would linger here.

Bai Yan quietly sat on the bench, waiting for the arrival of that person.

After a while, Evie indeed arrived, still dressed in a black veil from head to toe, afraid of being recognized by others.

And this time, she came alone because of the power of "mind control."

"Huh?"

As Evie caught sight of the middle-aged man, she suddenly paused for a moment, feeling a bit surprised.

"Who are you?"

Edmond (Bai Yan), with a mature and steady smile, gently nodded and slowly said, "Evie, did you get the thing I asked you to fetch a while ago?"

"What are you talking about? I don't know you, it's strange, why did I come here?"

Evie's expression became confused.

Bai Yan slowly stood up from the wooden chair and calmly walked over, surrounded by the chirping of early birds.

"You will soon be able to remember everything."

Evie, he placed his hand on her head once again.

"What are you doing? You jerk! Take your hands off, or I'll have someone chop it off!"

Evie was scolding angrily, but suddenly her gaze became confused.

"Oh, oh, ohhhhhh!"

Her body started shaking again, making those funny sounds once more.

"So, answer my question."

"Um."

Evie, with a confused look in her eyes, nodded gently and said, "I couldn't get it. I am still searching for its existence... I'm not sure if such a thing truly exists in the temple..."

In the current state, Evie spoke the truth, and Bai Yan believed her.

"Oh, I see. What a pity."

Bai Yan sighed and suddenly felt that he was more and more like a villain.

The key to the ruins where the Ultimate Ritual is located is actually a ring.

That was from one of the "Rainbows," a ring left behind by Fate's Strings Master, and it appeared in the Temple of Dark Light for unknown reasons.

If someone has the power level of the Demon of Justice and obtains this ring, they can go to the hidden ruins beneath Annottales and unleash the Ultimate Ritual to become a legendary god.

Of course, during the first playthrough, Bai Yan rarely managed to obtain it directly inside the Temple of Dark Light.

In the first playthrough of the "Babel Tower," he usually obtained this thing by snatching it from a big boss.

Bai Yan still remembers that the name of this special event was "The Battle for Ascension."

However, at this stage, that big boss should still be pretending to be harmless, biding its time in a state of patience.

They could try to interrupt him before his story officially started.

"So, help me find something new, it shouldn't be too difficult to find."

Bai Yan calmly gave his command.

"The Shimmering Stone, which should be the size of your fist. Bring it here in two days."

"Hmm."

Evie nodded gently, her eyes still filled with confusion.

"Very good."

Bai Yan smiled and turned away, disappearing around a corner.

He snapped his fingers.

"Snap."

Evie suddenly woke up, looking around with a puzzled expression.

"It's so cold, why am I here? Hmm, I should go back and have breakfast."

Although Evie felt that something was not right, she still shook her head and went back, crossing her arms.