Tome of Blood

The central hall of the Tower of Sanctuary, in front of the statue of Luna.

The priest and elder Engel, who was sitting in a wheelchair, faced the statue, closed his eyes lightly, and muttered prayers.

The hall was extremely silent, and a needle drop could be heard, until the respectful voice of the garrison soldiers came from outside the door:

"Master Elder, Wind Hunter Halfdan asks to see you."

Elder Enge opened his eyes and said:

"Let him in."

The soldiers saluted and retreated, and the travel-stained Halfdan quickly entered the hall. He bowed respectfully to Elder Engel:

"Master Priest, I'm back."

Elder Enge turned the wheelchair and nodded slightly:

"Just come back, my child, may the shelter of the moonlight be with you."

"You did a good job hunting this time. Although you didn't bring much prey back, the significance of an Apocalypse Escrow is much more than a sacrifice. The central tower attaches great importance to every Apocalypse Escrow. Yours Merit will surely be rewarded by the Tower."

After hearing what Elder Engel said, Halfdan was surprised:

"Praise the Moon God! I read that right, is she really the descendant of the Apocalypse?"

Elder Engel smiled slightly and nodded:

"Such an outstanding appearance, and the extraordinary aura that even I feel the pressure, coupled with being able to enter the range of the Tower of Sanctuary without incident...she must really be the lost descendant of the Apocalypse of the Tower Kingdom. "

Halfdan was even more excited immediately:

"Then...then we don't need to adjust the worship level of our Beishan tribe? Lily and Hal don't need to be taken away?"

This time, Elder Engel was silent.

"Master Elder?"

Halfdan called out eagerly.

Elder Enge let out a long sigh and shook his head slightly:

"I have no idea."

"Even if she is really the descendant of the Apocalypse who was lost outside the central tower, we are not sure which group of the Apocalypse she is, and which adult's descendant she is."

"Halfdan, you have outstanding talent, and you are the first candidate for the next head of the Tower of Sanctuary. I will not hide some things from you..."

"Just like the disparate status between us and the Apocalypse, different Apocalypse also have different status. If she is a descendant of those big people, everything is easy to say, but if she is just a descendant of an ordinary Apocalypse, I'm afraid...it still won't work."

"No, I believe that she must be the descendant of those great people! I have also seen those envoys from the high tower, even the most noble envoys do not have her unique temperament. Her blood must be very noble! That's right! It must be so!"

Recalling Charlotte's demeanor that was completely different from the savage grace, Halfdan insisted.

Elder Engel sighed:

"This will only be confirmed after the arrival of the emissary from the tower. As for Lily and Hal, I think... Even if this Ensir of Apocalypse is really noble, the tower will not let them wander outside."

"Why? Lily and Hal are just two simple children! They don't have the power of wild beasts, and they don't have the threat of wild beasts! You know all this! Everyone in the tribe knows it too!"

Elder Engel sighed:

"But they are the candidates appointed by the high tower. The high tower is omnipotent and omniscient. Since the high tower believes that they have been infected by the power of the old gods, then they must have been infected by the power of the old gods. The high tower has never Infested people are not allowed to wander outside the control of the tower..."

After all, he comforted again:

"Halfdan, you don't have to worry too much. It's not a bad thing to send them to the central tower. The tower is omnipotent, and the infection may also turn into a blessing..."

"Once they go to the tower, not only will they be able to get rid of the curse, but they may even become the noble chosen ones, and get the gift of combining with the heirs of the apocalypse and even the apocalypse!"

Halfdan shook his head:

"No, I don't expect them to be the chosen ones. It is said that the chosen ones are the highest honor for us mortals, but once they are chosen, they will never be able to leave the tower, and they must serve the gods all their lives With Apocalypse..."

"Lily is a free child, she hates being restrained, and Hal is an introverted child, when encountering grievances, he will suffer alone in silence..."

"I don't want them to lose their freedom, and I don't want them to face those Apocalypse with god-like power!"

"Halfdan! Don't be rude to the Apocalypse in the presence of the Moon God!"

Elder Enge's face changed slightly, and he quickly reprimanded.

Halfdan still looked unconvinced, Elder Enge sighed softly, and said helplessly:

"Halfdan, think about it carefully. Even if you lose your freedom, serving the gods in the central tower can lead a better and safer life than our tribe."

"Not to mention, if you don't have the power of the tower, how long can your child last under the power of the old gods?"

"Yes, they do not have the power of wild beasts, but I think you should be able to see their weakness. We are mortals, and mortals... can't bear power that shouldn't be endured."

"Halfdan, go back and think about it."

"Is there...is there no other way?"

Halfdan was still a little unwilling.

Elder Enge pondered for a moment and said:

"Actually, if you really don't want your child to leave, there is another way..."

"My lord, what can I do?"

Halfdan suddenly became excited.

Elder Engel glanced at him and said:

"If there are apocalypse or apocalypse enslaved to accept your children as followers, they naturally don't need to go to the tower to serve the gods, they only need to serve the suzerain."

"However...you have to understand that becoming a follower of the Apocalypse Ensuccessor is equivalent to losing your freedom in a sense."

Facing the meaningful eyes of the priest and elder, Halfdan's heart moved slightly, thoughtfully.

"There is no such thing as absolute freedom in the world. Everyone is just living in different shackles...Halfdan, I'm a little tired. You should go back and think about it."

Elder Enge sighed slightly, and issued an order to evict the guest.

Halfdan opened his mouth and nodded slowly.

He saluted respectfully, then turned and left.

However, just before leaving the hall, Halfdan stopped again.

He turned around, hesitated for a moment, and said:

"Master Elder, the Apocalypse saved the world in the disaster, and is our savior."

"I have never doubted this matter, and I have always respected the Apocalypse. In my mind, they have always represented the most noble and noble existence in the world."

"It's just that, even if I don't mention my child, our tribe has raised the standard of worship three times in a row in the past three years, which has exceeded the ability of many of our tribe..."

"Master Elder, you said that the Apocalypse is a benevolent patron, but... can they really be like this forever?"

Elder Enge's complexion changed slightly, and he reprimanded:

"Halfdan! Watch your words! This is the holy tower of protection!"

Halfdan quickly lowered his head and said:

"Sorry... Elder Elder, I was impulsive."

After that, he turned around and left the hall.

Watching Halfdan's figure disappear from sight, Elder Enge put away his anger and showed a complicated expression.

He let out a long sigh and said to himself:

"Be kind? Even if they are no longer kind, so what?"

"After all...it is us who need to rely on the protection of the strong to survive..."

"This is a chaotic world where even the gods will perish. We mortals without power are nothing but lingering ants."

This chapter makes up for last night, and there is another chapter tonight.