Ark's Journey to the Demon God

The black energy rose, and a man belonging to Demon King Sakaz appeared. He looked at the two people in front of him with a pale face, and showed a stiff smile.

"Dead soul? No, it doesn't have that ancient aura..."

"It's just a wandering soul." The undead said, and Kelsey and the doctor were stunned by the familiar voice.

"Agaritu?"*2

"It's me." The undead replied: "Traisis is watching me closely. Although it's easy for me to go out, in the current situation, it's better not to do anything that will make him crazy. So I chose to use A little spiritual summoning spell to contact you."

"Wise choice, Agaritu, you are very strategic." The doctor affirmed.

Kelsey glanced at the doctor subconsciously. The doctor had already been in contact with Agaritu?And it seems that the doctor’s opinion of Agaritu is pretty good?

"So, Agaritu, what brings you here late at night?"

"It's nothing important, I just think I should remind you."

"what?"

"Your Highness Theresia, she...she seems to be in some trouble."

trouble?

The undead possessed by Shen Muke pursed his lips and explained:

Just now, when Theresa and the two were talking about the construction of the Tower of Babel, the undead controlled by Shen Muke came here.

However, he was hiding underground, using the cover of his divinity, so the three people in the study did not notice him.

But Shen Muke observed Theresia's abnormality through the perspective of the undead——

She is failing.

This is a very unreasonable conclusion. Shen Muke relied entirely on his own divine intuition to make such a judgment.six ⑨ four ⑨ three ⑥ one ③ five

"Your Highness Theresia, I have never seen her before, and I don't know what she looked like before, but I can guarantee that she is weakening."

The decline of a life is often not very intuitively reflected physically, but mentally.

Judging whether an intelligent life form is healthy is not just based on whether it is sick, but should be based more on the reflection of its spirit and soul.

Comparing the most ordinary people, a 20-year-old young man and a 50-year-old middle-aged and elderly person, they may not have any diseases and their bodies are very strong, but there is no doubt that the 50-year-old person has entered the In the declining period of life, specific characteristics can be reflected in the spirit.

A 20-year-old boy can work hard all day under the scorching sun, and the price may only be a sore back the next day.

As for a 50-year-old middle-aged and elderly person... he may be so weak the next day that he can't even get out of bed.

And Shen Muke saw this from Theresia.

She is like a flower that is about to bloom. Although it is still bright and dazzling, it is already at the end of its life.

Shen Muke didn't know if Theresia's current situation was related to her assassination in the original plot in the future, but he was only stating the facts from the perspective of a bystander.

Theresia's life cycle is definitely far from the "old age" period. She should be just a young person and should be on the rise. However, now, there are signs of premature aging?

"Ms. Kelsey, Doctor, I want to ask you a question, in what form does the Demon King's Black Crown exist? Why is Theresia in decline? Also, about the Black Crown and the Demon I also hope you can give me some explanation."

Kelsey did not answer. She looked at the doctor who was also silent. The doctor's expression was very calm. Kelsey had told him something about Agaritu before, so he was not surprised that Agaritu knew about Black Crown.

He was just thinking about what words to use to state it.

"Agaritu...Kelsey mentioned you to me. You are a good person. Although I don't agree with some of your ideas, I still approve of you very much."

"So, I can reveal some information to you."

"It's an honor, Doctor." Shen Muke replied.

"First of all, let me explain the definition of the black crown. The devil's black crown...or the survival of civilization. It is like a command terminal loaded with a memory card. When an individual has the qualification to use it, this individual You can receive almost all information from previous civilizations through the Black Crown."

"Some of this information is social systems, some are ideologies, some are industrial technologies, and even some taboo Originium skills and divine magic will be included in it."

"Of course, the individual holding the black crown cannot carry so much information at once, so in most cases, the black crown will [sleep] quietly. Only when the holder wants to use it, it will The information the holder needs will be delivered to the holder.”

"This is the function of the so-called [memory card], and what is more important than the function of the memory card is its command function."

The doctor stretched out a finger, pointed to the sky, and said: "It is the controller of the false dome above the sky."

"In a physical sense, it isolates [Terra] from [the universe]. This ensures the continuation of our civilization and is the [barrier] that protects our civilization. It prevents things from outside the world from discovering us, and it also allows us to Protected from threats from outside the world for over ten thousand years.”

Outside the world?

Seeing that Shen Muke was still confused, the doctor sighed and said, "You have been to the research institute of Foehn Hot Earth, right?"

"So, there's one thing you haven't thought about?"

"The pioneers of pre-civilizations possess great technology that we can hardly imagine today, so why did they cross the sea of ​​stars to come to Terra? Moreover, they were still fleeing?"

"...Fuck!"

The problem that Shen Muke had always ignored was presented to the doctor in this form, which suddenly closed the loop on Shen Muke's thinking.

Why is Black Crown called the "survival" of civilization?Could it be that civilization cannot survive without the Black Crown?

Now, Dr. Yu, an old antique born in a pre-civilization, told Shen Muke - yes, it really won't work without the Black Crown.

If the only enemies that hinder the progress of civilization are these, then there is no need for a black crown at all.

Why is the organization established by Kelsey and the Doctor called the Tower of Babel?What is the Tower of Babel used for?

?In ancient legends, the Tower of Babel was used by mortals to touch the sky and challenge the gods outside the sky!

So that's it, now everything makes sense.

The undead licked his lips and said hoarsely: "What is outside the sky of Terra?"

"There is a God outside the sky."

No.16 Chapter Annihilation

“More sublime than the starry sky, longer than the sun and the moon, the lifespan of a star is less than His chance, and the fire of life of the so-called immortal is just the light of fireflies. In the face of the absolutely majestic abyss, life and death, sorrow and Xidu seems so insignificant." The doctor's calm tone could not calm the waves in Shen Muke's heart at all, and those calm words made people unable to resist.

"Maybe describing it as a great god is not enough, because with the current limited technical means, we can only observe the impact of his existence on the universe itself. In other words, we can't even figure out whether he is one living being or many. A collection of living beings, or perhaps it is just an unknown natural phenomenon."

"But one thing that is undeniable is that His existence is the absolute enemy of civilization."

"We cannot describe Him in words. We can only use the phenomena He caused to make vague inferences——"

"We, or pre-civilizations, call it...annihilation."

……

annihilation.

This is the name that pre-civilizations used for the unknown person outside the sky. Whether he is a living being and whether he has wisdom or not, the pioneers of pre-civilizations still don't know.

But one thing is known, and that is that He is consciously hunting civilization.

He is like a hungry beast, wandering in the vast universe. When he discovers "civilization", he will run non-stop towards the prey. His moving speed is close to that of light. He can keep moving at the speed of light until he meets civilization. Collide where they are.

As for the result of the collision...annihilation, the name speaks volumes.

"That is to say..." Shen Muke said dullly: "Above us, there is a monster that can eat civilization like Pac-Man. He has been wandering in the universe. When this monster discovers us, he will Come and eat us, and everyone will die together?"

"Almost, when He discovers us, He will come. As for the time of His arrival, it all depends on how far away He is from us."

"So, the plan the pioneers came up with in order to defend against this monster is..." Shen Muke tried his hand.

"It is the false sky above us. It was created by previous civilizations. It is not only the carrier of the empire of consciousness, but also the shell that hides our civilization."

"This shell makes the entire Terra become an inconspicuous one among the many planets in the universe. It is also the most important one among the many secrets of pre-civilization."

The doctor shook his head and said helplessly: "Compared with the annihilation outside the sky, the heirs and demons in front of us, and the mystery under the ubiquitous land, these all seem so inconspicuous."

"This is the answer, Agaritu. The black crown is such a thing. It controls the absolute power to overturn the table. Let's put it this way, this is a self-destruct button. As long as the holder of the black crown is willing, he can destroy everything. Return to zero, including myself.”

That means...the survival of Terra's civilization now depends entirely on Theresia alone?

Let me go, what Terra Wallfacer? !

Shen Muke was silent. He felt that his thoughts suddenly changed. What is going on?Why do I feel that just now it was before the Sarajevo incident, and now it will be the Wallfacer fighting against the evil god?

"So, Theresia..."

"She knows that she is the [Devil King] truly recognized by the Black Crown. She knows that everything in civilization is in her hands. Therefore, she wants to join us and establish the Tower of Babel."

"As for saying that she is declining? This is a strange thing, because nothing like this has ever happened in the past ten thousand years... Will being recognized by the Black Crown cause premature aging? Then why didn't the previous Demon King... Or did it? Say, this has nothing to do with Black Crown? Is it just Theresa's problem?" The doctor was completely confused.

"Agaritu, are you really sure? There is really something wrong with Theresia's body? Could it be the cause of Originium Disease?" Kelsi proposed an idea.

"Most likely not. The onset of Originium disease is localized, and it is impossible to be completely degenerated like Theresia. Moreover, from the look of her, it doesn't look like she is feeling unwell... Do you understand what I'm saying?"

The doctor shook his head, throwing all speculations behind him, and finally said: "Blind guesses are useless, long-term observations and experiments are still needed...Kelsey, this aspect is up to you, we must pay close attention to Tracy." If Ya's physical condition is really as Agaritu said, then we have one more problem to face."

Something unusual happened to the holder of the Black Crown, which is unthinkable.

"I understand, doctor, leave this to me."

Shen Muke couldn't help but smile when he saw the two people's tacit cooperation.

This couple is also an old couple, oh no, there should be Precious, what kind of White Album plot is this?

The doctor who had clearly defined his short-term goals stood up, stretched, and said: "By the way, Agaritu, I have talked to you so much tonight, are you interested in joining us? The Tower of Babel needs a high-intensity person. Fighting force."

"Me?" Shen Muke was stunned for a moment.

"Of course, Agaritu, you don't think I'm telling you so much just for science.

Some general knowledge about civilization, right?When you know those things, you are on the pirate ship! "

"How about it? Agaritu, do you want to join the Tower of Babel? If you join now, you can still get a front number~"

Wow~ It’s so tempting! !

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"I'm glad you invited me, Doctor, it's really a pleasure."

The undead showed a forced smile and said: "I am willing to join the Tower of Babel, but... it is not the time yet."

"I still have a career of my own, so now is not the time for me to dedicate everything to civilization... But soon, I have a hunch that in less than 50 years, I will be completely free from the career in front of me. That When the time comes, I hope there will still be a place for me in the Tower of Babel.”

"It doesn't matter, Agaritu, there's no rush to officially join the team, just put your name on it and wait."

The doctor smiled and said: "Hang up your number first, and you will wait. As for the induction ceremony, we will wait until you officially join."

Ah, can this be done so casually?

Shen Muke looked at Kelxi, but the old lynx only gave him a helpless expression.

[Everything will be according to the doctor’s ideas. 】

Shen Muke read this information from his expression.

Shen Muke nodded and continued: "In addition, there is one more thing, doctor?"

"I am listening."

"...Okay, I thought about it, and I finally decided to accept Tracys' invitation to temporarily join the Kazdaele Military Council."

"why?"

"...tell me the reason?"

Kelsey got over the shock earlier than the doctor, she just calmly asked questions.

"...I met many Sarkaz people on the way to Kazdare."

Shen Muke's voice was calm but powerful: "Contrary to our past prejudices and stereotypes, I have met many [Sakaz people] who love life. Like ordinary people of other races, they do not like blood and killing. Their daily lives are not just about blood and hatred, they yearn for a life of reading, writing, self-sufficiency, and leisurely contentment."

"After that, I met Tracy again, and I found that I was still biased against him in the past."

"He is not a warmonger. He is a good person. Although he is extreme, he is fighting for the race after all."

"I once heard such a saying... Not all Sakaz are thirsty for blood and killing, but they are born like this, and no one has pointed out another way for them, so they can only go to the dark side. "

"So..." the doctor said slowly: "You want to show them the way?"

"I am just an outsider and do not have the power to unify Sakaz." Shen Muke shook his head and said, "But Theresia and Traces do."

"I can join the Military Council, become a member of the most extreme force, and then point out a new path for them..."

"But you have to understand that the Sakaz's problems did not originate in contemporary times." The doctor reminded: "The Sakaz cannot give up their history of blood and tears, just like the Sakota people cannot give up their sweets and guns."

"Maybe, but I have to work hard, right?" Shen Muke shrugged and said, "If it doesn't work, then I'll just leave."

"Your idea... is not bad, but remember, don't get stuck too deep." The doctor reminded: "If you don't succeed in the end, it doesn't matter. Just go about your own business. If you end up feeling confused and nowhere to go, But go, then go back to the Tower of Babel, there is a place for you here."

"I understand."