Pastor's Tantra

After lawyer York made some black tea, he took off his suit jacket. Wearing only a thick tan plaid shirt underneath.

He didn't look like a lawyer at the moment, much less a Lloyd's executive. He is as friendly as the uncle next door.

After York served the tea, he sat opposite Aiwass.

He crossed his fingers and placed them on his chest, and said softly: "But actually, I don't think Prince Lloyd is the so-called 'disgrace to the royal family' - he may not regard himself as a part of the royal family. I am more inclined to him He is a hero. A hero who shakes authority and kingship.

"The path of authoritarianism is like a shackles. No one walking on this path can disobey the orders of a higher person. It is strict and cruel, like an ant nest and a beehive. Knights cannot do this, they But you may not want to do so.

"No one wants to be a slave to the power of the Tao. The Silver Crowned Dragon tells you to be loyal, disciplined, observant, and orderly, but do we really have to be like this?"

Lawyer York whispered: "Have you ever thought about how Prince Lloyd, who came from a private background, kept Lloyd's from being eaten by the royal family?"

Aiwass raised his eyebrows and remained silent.

He vaguely guessed what Lawyer York wanted to do. Therefore, he did not speak, but showed some doubts and curiosity on his face.

"It's simple. Because the existence of Lloyd's is the common will of the knights in the Round Table Hall; it is a symbol of the word merchant, and countless people maintain Lloyd's."

Lawyer York spoke slowly, whispering an unknown secret: "To this day, more than 60% of the knight families in the Round Table Hall have at least one direct member who has secretly joined Lloyd's. We share secrets, and the secret is the same. Sharp blade.

"Do you think the royal family doesn't know about this? No, they do, but they can't help it. Lloyd's thrived on the royal family's power to share profits, but now the royal family can no longer take that power back - because time will eventually Change, we move forward.”

"...Why are you telling me these things?"

Aiwass was silent for a while before he asked hesitantly.

Attorney York slowly extended his left arm toward Aiwass, palm up.

At the next moment, his pupils suddenly overflowed with pure light like amethyst. The skin on his forearms wrinkled and bulged, squirming like a snake.

The next moment, four pure black headless and scaleless snakes suddenly emerged from under the skin of his wrist——

It was a snake-like monster as thick as a finger. It has no head, and there is only a hole in the front part, which is densely packed with sharp teeth. Like a snake with its head cut off, or a leech with its mouth wide open.

The monster raised its head and swayed in the wind like an unconscious vine.

Lily immediately became nervous and stepped forward with a solemn look. But Aiwass immediately shook his head and signaled her to step back, so the silent maid continued to stand steadily behind Aiwass.

But her expression was more serious than ever before, and green spider web cracks appeared on the backs of her hands, which were faintly glowing.

Lawyer York just smiled gently, looked at Aiwass and said slowly: "Do you know how Prince Lloyd won the heart of Her Majesty Marlena?

"Because he is also a talented poet. Among the poems he once wrote are these lines:

"One day I will break free from these fetters made of lead;

“I will ascend with the smoke, free as the wind;

"I will have a shining day, as bright as the stars, as bright as the moonlight..."

Before Lawyer York finished speaking, a dialog box suddenly popped up in front of Aiwass:

[York Hermes is teaching you "Disobedience". Do you want to pay 48 public experience to master this mysterious skill? 】

The art of breaking covenant is a mysterious skill that transcends the path, with special emphasis on transcending the authoritarian path. Used to break oaths, break free from shackles, and escape tracking. It is a cunning technique used by those who have made a promise but decided not to follow it.

no. Aiwass replied in his mind without hesitation.

This skill is of little significance, but learning it may pollute Aiwass's ability pool. Different mysterious skills may conflict with each other...Aiwass can't take risks now that he doesn't have some medicine.

And these 48 points are too expensive - this is just an ordinary level of mysterious skills, but it requires so much experience. You don’t actually understand it yourself, do you?

You won’t just memorize this section, right?

Aiwass cursed.

But Attorney York's actions have proven his position. Then the meekness and confusion on Aiwass's face disappeared, becoming calm and low-pitched, as if it was just a performance before.

"...Skin the Food Demon?"

Aiwass asked rhetorically.

This is a kind of unpopular familiar, and its rank is lower than that of lower-level demons and devil dogs. It is a little devil that can be created by demonologists. It is not very aggressive and is usually used to torture or interrogate others - the size and thickness of the Skin Eater can vary, allowing it to penetrate or wrap around any part of the human body. Wingdings: ♦︎♦︎⬧︎♦︎◆︎⌧︎♦︎♦︎□︎❍︎

And when it squirms, those sharp teeth that are highly irritating and sting-like will inject weak toxins. These sharp teeth are easily broken inside the human body and are as difficult to pull out as the thorns of a cactus. It will bring intense and lasting pain to people, and it can easily damage the dignity of others.

He can hide a large number of familiars in his body without being discovered...

This is the unique characteristic of the fourth-level demon possessor.

It is not a demonologist, but an advanced profession of a demon.

The biggest difference between a demon and a demonologist is that the demon and his companion demon are almost completely integrated and difficult to separate. If you want to advance to the level of a demon, you must first obtain a phantom demon egg - but the phantom demon in the egg is a dark attribute demon.

Before they became supernatural beings, they were said to be "demon-possessed". Compared with phantoms of other attributes, demons like to manipulate the host's body and are more likely to hurt or even kill others when they lose control. And if they are persuaded by the demon in the body to enter the path of transcendence, they can reach a consensus with the phantom demon in the body and enter a state of companionship.

Because of this, the demon can no longer summon other demons. They are also unable to study rituals and the knowledge of controlling demons, because the demons in their bodies will prevent them from mastering the power to threaten themselves, and the interference of dark attribute mana on the brain will reduce their intelligence.

But if the devil can withstand the oppression of the devil, remain rational and advance to the demon-giver, the positions of both parties will immediately switch.

The demon-giver completed the transcendence of the "demon". The demon no longer loses control from time to time, and the devil can no longer control his body. The Demon Emitter can accommodate more demons and can carry a large number of familiar-level demons within its body. As the level increases, it can even accommodate a second and third demon.

"——You are the Demon Bearer, right."

Aiwass said without hesitation.

Hearing this, Lawyer York opened his eyes in surprise.

He withdrew his left hand, and the Food-Flaying Demon in his cuff was taken back.

"Your knowledge of demonology astounds me, Aiwass."

Lawyer York sighed: "You are the only one of all the fellow practitioners I have ever met who can recognize the demon-giver at the first level."

"I see, is that why you suddenly called me away?"

Aiwass raised his eyebrows: "Because you recognized that I am also a transcendent person who transcends the path."

"Under the influence of authority, we transcendents should all help each other."

Lawyer York smiled all over his face and said very naturally: "Because we are the same type of people, let me take you to find an organization.

"Of course, there is another reason besides this..."

He said, pointing to Aiwass's left pocket: "If you have higher authority, you can also sense that."

Aiwass reached into his pocket and touched it. Suddenly it dawned on me.

——That is the "Noble Red" ring.

"Of course, don't worry."

York quickly lowered his hands and explained with a smile: "I know you should have got the ring from Veronica. But we don't want to ask about this kind of thing here - anyway, you are also a traveler on the road beyond. Right? They led them on the road, and you can also be regarded as the new member they recruited. After the new member kills the old member, he gets the token of the old member. This is normal and completely fine. Just take it.

"If you hold it, you are also a member of the Noble Red Order. That's what I said."

"……I see."

Aiwass finally understood.

It's not that Lloyd's and the Noble Red Society have reached an agreement... but that the top management of these two organizations overlaps in a sense!

"You said that more than 60% of the knight family members join Lloyd's."

Aiwass was silent for a while, then suddenly said: "Does this include 'Moriarty'?"

Hearing this, the corners of York's mouth raised slightly.

This middle-aged man with deep wrinkles on his face showed a vague smile: "What do you think?"

"Let's end this charade."

Sitting in a wheelchair, the platinum-haired young man whispered.

Even though his status and abilities were lower than those of the middle-aged man in front of him, he had no intention of respecting him at all. Aiwass extended his right hand to York, and his palm slowly cracked. A faint purple light is lighting up in Aiwass's palm - this is a symbol of his current state of mind and the resonance of the transcendent path, and it is also an unfriendly action.

Just like pulling out the knife slightly, or pressing your hand on the holster. Not necessarily threatening, but showing an attitude.

To those of other paths, this may be offensive. But only for the transcendent path, this is a confirmation of determination, which means the recognition and practice of the transcendent path.

Lawyer York smiled with satisfaction and replied readily: "Yes. Professor James Moriarty is of course also a member of our Lloyd's Association."

"After all, he is a businessman, and one of the largest businessmen on the Glass Island. How could he refuse our invitation? However, he is not a traveler on the Beyond Path, so he has not joined the Noble Red Society."

"In that case, with my father here...it seems you don't need to invite me anymore, right?"

Aiwass said unceremoniously: "Because the Moriarty family has stood with you."

York is clearly recruiting himself.

Even though he didn't say a word clearly, his wishes were conveyed very clearly.

——The suspected leak of intelligence put a lot of pressure on him. York desperately hoped that Aiwass could join Lloyd's, preferably before the "vice president" arrived.

"In that case, let me tell you some information in advance."

Lawyer York smiled proudly: "This is exactly the meaning of our Lloyd's existence——

"According to reliable information, Professor Moriarty disappeared two days ago. Although the body was not found, bloody clothing was found. The divination result is that James Moriarty is dead.

"If nothing else happens, news of his death will be sent back to Avalon in a week."

The middle-aged lawyer, also named Hermes, showed a kind smile that disgusted Aiwass: "This is not a threat, just a suggestion. After all, neither you nor Inspector General Edward are his real children... and Mr. James He died too suddenly and left no will.

"This means that your inheritance will encounter resistance. But you might as well join Lloyd's...compared to your adoptive father, we like you more as a fellow traveler on the path of transcendence."

--ha?

Aiwass almost laughed out loud.

You mean, James Moriarty is dead?

Haha, I don’t believe a word of it.

...Of course, maybe the information itself is true. But Professor Moriarty is not that easy to die, and the divination results may not be accurate. This was 100% a fake death, just to get out of the situation in Avalon.

——That mysterious guy, the final BOSS of version 6.0, how could he die inexplicably in such a corner that no one knows about?

However, even if he knew that it was a fake death, there might be many other people who knew about it. But even if the identity of "James Moriarty" dies on a social level...

It also means that the situation in Avalon will inevitably become unstable.

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