novelraw Chapter 707: Righteous Historian
Chapter 707: Righteous Historian
Fisher also chewed on this somewhat unfamiliar name, while the pale-faced Gou Wen had already narrowed his eyes with a serious expression, quietly placing the golden Fluid Sword in his hand behind his back.
"Hamon Hamon?"
Fisher also quickly recalled; the several Outer Gods with names and surnames that Ramastia had just mentioned earlier.
Hamon Hamon was a member of the original allies, and now, also one of the invading Outer Gods, the source of Chaos in the Hub Completion Manual.
Thinking of this, Fisher lowered his head to look at the pitiful Emhart in his embrace, unable to resist speaking coldly,
"Heon and the others have already failed. Now you're finally willing to come out?"
Hearing Fisher's far-from-friendly words, the battered Cardinal still used an intermittent electronic voice to explain,
"Beep beep... You two misunderstood. I didn't come here to be enemies with you two. On the contrary, I came to invite you as guests..."
"Guests?"
Fisher sneered. Looking at it, he asked,"Tying Emhart to this place, and even attempting to attack the living beings in reality. This is your way of treating guests?"
The Cardinal calling itself "Hamon Hamon" wobbled its head, saying,
"Beep beep... Regardless, I have no hostility towards them. The soul I sought near Dream Illusion wasn't because of Her either, it was entirely because she exuded the aura my Authority thirsts for, that's all. As for approaching this Teardrop Relic, it was because of the leftover remarks named 'Gabriel' within the database."
"Angel Gabriel?"
Hearing this, Emhart immediately raised his head from Fisher's embrace. Fortunately Fisher secured his square body in time, preventing him from rushing out in excitement.
"Beep beep... Indeed so. He left something for you."
Fisher frowned, but Gou Wen beside him asked first,
"What do you mean? The demise of the shelter a thousand years ago wasn't enough, what tricks are you playing by reviving again?"
"Beep beep... I have already turned over a new leaf."
These words sounded familiar. Both Gou Wen and Emhart cast a glance at Fisher, making him look somewhat innocent.
But Hamon Hamon's tone was unexpectedly sincere. Even though the Naris Cardinal serving as the carrier was already extremely battered and unable to maintain flight, it steadily explained to the two of them,
"Beep beep... The me from thousands of years ago is no longer me. The current me is a new, pacifist me. I am willing to show my sincerity and hand over my Completion Manual to you, seeking to thoroughly withdraw from this world and no longer meddle in this matter."
"..."
That is to say, surrendered?
Fisher and Gou Wen both couldn't recover their wits for a moment, while Hamon Hamon looked at Gou Wen beside him again, saying to him,
"Beep beep... Regardless, I sincerely invite you to come to my stronghold in the Spirit World. This Mr. Whale-kin should know the specific Spirit World coordinates. I have already revoked all creations of the Spreading authority to ensure your safety. I will wait there, looking forward to your arrival... By the way, I still need the two of you to help me with a small favor, regarding Dream Illusion..."
As it spoke, the light on the battered Cardinal grew increasingly dim, as if it had thoroughly lost energy within its body.
Gou Wen beside it saw it had turned completely black, yet still hurriedly walked beside that Cardinal, raising the Fluid Sword to thoroughly chop it into pieces. Only after chopping it to mush did he pant and give up.
"What are you doing?"
"Cough cough... I was worried it would spread. Thousands of years ago, this thing was extremely dangerous, impossible to defend effectively just like an infectious disease. Back then, the angels' Spirit World Shelter was destroyed at the hands of this Chaos... Cough cough, but this machine didn't carry the 【Spread Virus】 connected to the network in the past..."
"Spread Virus?"
Fisher walked to the side of the softly coughing Gou Wen. He nodded but didn't immediately answer Fisher. Instead, he arrived at the edge of the architecture and looked at the gloomy space filled with red mist outside. He quickly saw several Cardinal wreckages floating in the deep space.
"He has already connected to the network..."
Fisher also recalled at this moment. Aris had said that as long as Cardinals connected to the network, they would be very troublesome. It seemed this was also related to Hamon Hamon's matters.
Gou Wen's expression was serious. With a pale face, he heaved a sigh and said to Fisher,
"Thousands of years ago, when the Chaos on Mikhail's body truly started becoming impossible to suppress, Michael didn't give up on him. After all, they had stayed together for thousands of years. No matter what... In short, the establishment of the angels' Spirit World shelter back then was to a large extent for Mikhail."
"Then... what about Angel Gabriel? Didn't He say something earlier... about Angel Gabriel leaving something for me?"
With sparkling eyes, Emhart flew to Fisher's shoulder, looking at Gou Wen and asking thusly. But Gou Wen shook his head, pouring cold water mercilessly,
"Who knows, but it's possible it was lying to you. A thousand years ago, under the influence of His power, all Cardinals began to lose control, and a mechanical virus capable of polluting physical bodies spread from them. It was simply a disaster. Fortunately, back then they disconnected the network in time and paid an enormous price to destroy the majority of the polluted Cardinals. Only then was the spread of this mechanical virus suppressed... But also precisely because of this, Mikhail and Michael were sealed within the largest shelter, with no further news..."
Fisher narrowed his eyes, asking him,
"Is that so-called largest angel shelter the 'stronghold' He just mentioned?"
"Ah... Although the network was disconnected, according to the final news transmitted by Mikhail, the wreckage of that tightly sealed shelter is still filled with powerful polluted Cardinals. After so many years, even Dream Illusion's mist couldn't penetrate there. Nobody knows the situation inside."
"Ramastia and the other deities never considered dealing with this area?"
Gou Wen coughed lightly, opening his mouth to say,
"The situation in The Ultimate doesn't allow the deities to act recklessly. What's more, the decision Michael ultimately made was correct. Although the endgame for him and Mikhail was probably unsightly, it prevented the Hub Completion Manual from circulating, thoroughly controlling the growth of Chaos... And there has always been a rift between the Moon and the deities. Not causing trouble and interfering with reality is already the best She can do.
"The reason why I always stayed in the Spirit World was primarily to combat the Spirit World Contamination, and secondarily for that shelter sealed by the pollution."
Actually, if really counted, the number of angels within the angel shelter in the Spirit World back then definitely wasn't too many.
The number of Angel Mythical Species originally didn't even reach a hundred. The majority of them participated in the Mythical War in reality and perished within it along with the Sanctuary and their creator. The number inside the Spirit World to begin with must have been very small, and then such turmoil occurred. It could be said that the scope of the disaster was limited around Michael and Mikhail.
The Archangel's popularity was probably just like that. As a Transferred Person, who else was Mikhail waiting for to care about him?
He inherently always abided by the agreement and stayed in the Sanctuary. Even matters regarding the Creator's Society were conducted through remote contact.
When the incident occurred, Michael's kin had already basically all died out; where would there be any reinforcements? Asuka had already transformed into the Spirit World Contamination, and her soul had also sunk into the Sea of Souls...
Those truly still able to remember them probably only had Gou Wen in the Spirit World and David who was always waiting bitterly left. And now, there was an additional Fisher who returned from the past and knew the situation.
"What do you think?"
Hearing Gou Wen's question, Fisher rubbed his chin and said,
"No matter what, I must make a trip to that shelter you mentioned. I need to get the Hub Completion Manual still inside it."
"So, your opinion is to go take a look?"
"Mhm, but before that, we can go take a look at another shelter in the Spirit World first. Do you know of that place?"
Gou Wen raised his eyebrows, replying grumpily,
"How would I know? It's so dark here and entirely filled with pollution. Who knows which angel-left shelters are hidden inside... But I am curious, you have been to that shelter previously? How did you come to the Spirit World so early?"
"Magical talent, you wouldn't understand."
Fisher spoke indifferently like this, borrowing the gimmick of magic from the teacher's notes. But in reality, only he knew that he came to the Spirit World ahead of time through another channel with a deep relationship named "Alajina".
"There's an artificial intelligence created by Mikhail and Michael in that shelter, called David. Previously he asked me to help look for Michael and Mikhail... Now Hamon Hamon has even connected to Naris's Cardinal, He can probably contact David too. It's good that we go ask."
Gou Wen cast a half-believing, half-doubting glance at Fisher, always feeling there was a trick, but he still reached out to summon the transparent small boat floating below, saying to Fisher,
"Get on the boat."
"Where to?"
Gou Wen was expressionless. He coughed lightly and said,
"My hiding place all these years. It's warmer and more lively there... Even if we must go to that place you mentioned first, we still have to find the coordinates first. Based on your use of magic to get from reality to the Spirit World, it doesn't look like you understand coordinates. I'll introduce the coordinates to you, and incidentally see if we can contact reality."
"Okay."
Speaking of which, the first person Fisher met when he initially time traveled back to the past was also this Whale-kin. Back then he didn't know Gou Wen's relationship with Jasmine yet. When he knew nothing about the past, it was also this Whale-kin who enlightened him...
Now arriving in the completely unknown Spirit World, it was also Gou Wen leading the way. This made Fisher feel somewhat emotional.
"Eh, a bit curious oh, does he still not know what you did to Jasmine? Or Does he already know? How strange, if he knows why didn't he hack you?"
Fisher jumped onto that not-too-big transparent boat. On his shoulder, the anxiety Emhart had about being snatched away at this moment also subsided after returning to Fisher's side. Thus, he exerted his traditional skill of "fanning the flames" again.
Hearing this, Gou Wen coldly turned his head back to cast a glance at Fisher, making him glare at Emhart while hurriedly raising his hands in surrender.
Emhart was muted by Fisher, but Gou Wen gave a "kind" smile. Looking at the pitiful Emhart behind him, he spoke leadingly,
"Speaking of which, I didn't see you much ten thousand years ago, but from Fisher's mouth I learned you had always been by his side... I have always been in the Spirit World, so I know less about his matters. You must know, why not tell me?"
"..."
The moment this was brought up, Emhart became energetic. It was as if the ink written by a historian recording court secrets was finally waiting for descendants to review. He hurriedly flew to Gou Wen's side, and the page numbers recorded within his belly also began to flip rapidly.
"Ah, bringing this up, how about I tell you a few parts I feel are exquisite? This scene, Pirate Port, Renee battles Sardin Woman's Country Captain Alajina! In a few words she fought that Alajina until she couldn't strike back! At this very moment, Fisher even excitedly went to mail a letter!"
"Oh? Mail a letter? To whom?"
"Who else could it be, of course it's his first love, Empress Elizabeth Gothrin!"
"..."
Fisher shot a glare at the floating, innocent-looking Emhart in midair, thinking to himself that this fellow was following Renee's lead previously, who knows if his brain was muddled, spewing everything out.
Facing the "book-killing" gaze from Fisher behind him, Emhart tremblingly averted his gaze, thinking to himself that this was bad.
Who told the situation of Gou Wen, Jasmine's mom, to be like this?
Fisher you thousand-cut bastard didn't know just now, I was being pincered from front and back! How tragic!
Those women of yours in the back echelon, usually chirping away, in front of the mother-in-law behind Jasmine, truly none of them can fight, not even daring to speak!
What future is there in this, might as well surrender early.
What, you say Renee is even stronger?
Emhart previously also decided to loyally attach himself to Renee, but all things must be combined with reality to view!
You, Renee, are indeed fierce. The two or three moves upon your debut, let alone Alajina, I'm afraid even someone like Elizabeth wouldn't be an opponent. Even a scumbag like Fisher proactively confessed his love, an event rare in ten thousand years...
But the problem is, strong as you are, you should at least make an appearance!
Every day you're like an invisible person. Loyal subjects like me, Emhart, have no master to rely on, not even having a place to file covert complaints against Fisher.
As the saying goes, he who understands the times is a wise man, a fine bird chooses its tree to roost. Right now Emhart will temporarily attach himself to Jasmine's side. Anyway, they had already arrived in the Spirit World now. He will wait to see when Renee comes back, then he can surrender back!
As for Fisher...
Emhart struggled for a bit, ultimately making a difficult decision still...
Let Fisher suffer a bit more, let him bear the infamy.
Moreover, as long as it isn't being on good terms with Baimon, being on good terms with anyone is fine, right?
You guys split into camps and fight each other every day, to Fisher there's no difference either. You're good, I'm good, everyone is good. So there's nothing wrong with the great Sir Book Artifact swaying on top of the wall...
Mhm, exactly like this!
However, the meticulously explained version of "Renee completely dominating Alajina" hadn't even begun to be told before Fisher had already boarded the boat speechlessly with Gou Wen. Before boarding the boat, Fisher even appropriately used Usurping Life to alter his own facial features a bit, to prevent his original appearance from attracting that unconscious pollution.
Gou Wen slanted his ear listening to Emhart's vividly described records. Of course, actually Emhart's records all along had been very objective, just like a true historian.
Fisher's faults, Fisher's helplessness, basically he roughly talked about them all. Although in the eyes of a pure love warrior who deeply loved his wife like Gou Wen, essentially everything was Fisher's fault.
The more he listened, the harder it was to endure. He even turned his head gnashing his teeth several times. But after a long silence, he actually seemed as if he abruptly remembered something again, and his expression also became unsettled.
It was the kind of situation where you want to blame Fisher, but suddenly thought of some reason that made it impossible to blame him, yet subjectively still really wanted to blame Fisher. Anyway, it was an appearance of not being able to say it out loud.
Fisher paused slightly. Looking at that appearance, he couldn't help but become curious as well. But how could a kind and principled person like Gou Wen bear not to say that reason out loud?
"Back then I suspected that person recorded some dirty things in the Completion Manual left for you. Looking at it now, it really is so..."
"..."
Looking at Gou Wen's expression of "it's all because of reading the Demi-Human Girl Completion Manual", Fisher only then realized something after the fact.
He had almost forgotten, Gou Wen and the Demi-Human Girl Con were good friends!
Back when saving the Moon Princess's stillbirth, it was also the Demi-Human Girl Con who pulled Gou Wen up from the sea. The two of them having friendship meant Gou Wen was well acquainted with the Demi-Human Girl Con's temperament, and probably also knew Fisher possessed the Demi-Human Girl Completion Manual.
Did the Demi-Human Girl Completion Manual have some influence on Fisher?
It did, but even Fisher felt that was only to a certain extent. That strange hobby towards Demi-human Races simply had an influence that couldn't be ignored, right? But regarding that greed towards women, Fisher felt that was the inferior nature he released himself.
However, the more one understood the Demi-Human Girl Con, the more they knew that no matter what she did, it wouldn't be surprising. And Gou Wen coincidentally was well acquainted with the Demi-Human Girl Con.
The more familiar he was with her, the more Gou Wen felt Fisher might be burdened by her, which instead became a reasonable explanation for Fisher's behavior...
It's all because of reading the Demi-Human Girl Completion Manual!
Fisher and Emhart both paused simultaneously. Emhart was still thinking of saying something,
"Uh, that, actually, Fisher also isn't some..."
"..."
Fisher hurriedly reached out and grabbed Emhart back, making his hesitant words abruptly cut off in his mouth. Meanwhile, Fisher also spoke without showing his feelings,
"Do you know about the creation of the Demi-Human Girl Completion Manual?"
Gou Wen nodded, but then quickly shook his head,
"I know her escape plan, but I don't know the matters and purpose behind her creating the manual. She once discussed this matter with me. She said she couldn't hold on anymore either. That was the first time I saw that kind of emotion on the body of someone with her personality... I originally thought a heartless and lungless fellow like her feared neither Heaven nor Earth. After all, before I met her that time, she was still out seducing demi-human girls everywhere."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Fisher felt it wasn't unjust for the Demi-Human Girl Con to take part of the blame for him. After all, the image had already deeply entered people's hearts.
But bringing up the "Demi-Human Girl Con" again, Gou Wen's originally pale expression became even more melancholy, precisely like an aged and exhausted old man becoming increasingly silent. This made Fisher, who still wanted to ask more, feel he didn't know how to open his mouth.
After all, ten thousand years had already passed. Even encountering someone as optimistic and gentle as Gou Wen, one could also see the heaviness time cast upon him.
"We've arrived..."
Fisher hesitated for a moment, but time didn't allow him the opportunity to speak again. That small boat traveled extremely fast, while that shelter probably wasn't far from here either. Otherwise he wouldn't have charged over so quickly to settle accounts with Fisher.
Fisher raised his eyes and took a look, only to see a secluded blue protective barrier appear out of thin air within the scarlet mist in the gloom. And floating within that secluded blue protective barrier was a small island undisturbed by the scarlet mist.
On top of that island, Fisher could even faintly hear a bit of conversation.
"There are people on it?"
Gou Wen nodded, saying with a smile,
"The Ultimate is open, allowing only entry and no exit. For the past ten thousand years, there are always some unlucky folks from the outside world who run in, though they aren't Transferred Persons sent in by those deities. They can't get out either, and we didn't dare release them into reality. If they couldn't be killed, they could only be temporarily thrown here for me to watch over..."
Fisher blinked, looking at the island within that blue barrier. And from above, tentacles densely covered with eyes extended out, simultaneously looking down below.
Those tentacles were massive. Moreover, looking closely, standing on top of those tentacles were various distinct figures, either round meat-ball-like figures, or some sort of floating objects resembling glowing diamond-shaped crystals. All of them looked down along with those massive tentacles that grew out.
Before Fisher had time to identify them, waves of indistinct synthesized voices transmitted from inside,
"Look, it's Gou Wen returning!!"
"Aiya! Gou Wen dear!"
"It's the great Gou Wen returning!"
Without exception, the synthesized chosen voices were all female voices.
Fisher paused slightly, and turned to look beside him again. He only saw that the Gou Wen beside him already had a black face, his entire body stiffening.
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