Quadruple split.

Chapter 2649 Morning

My name is Delia, do you remember me?

A soft, melodious female voice echoed deep within Yu Chen's mind, carrying a faint, non-malicious teasing tone.

Although Yu Chen was stunned for a moment, she immediately realized who the owner of the voice was!

The guardian of time.

The noble king of the night;
The owner of the Key to Annihilation;
The lamplighter at the end of all things;

A tranquil pioneer who understands all laws;
The supreme ruler who governs the Kingdom of the Lightless God;
He has many names, titles, and myths.

But what is most widely known is that identity that everyone knows and is familiar with...

The deity worshipped by the Dark Cult, and the nemesis of the goddess of dawn, Pacosi—the goddess of darkness, Delia.

"I...I remember you..."

Yu Chen looked around somewhat flusteredly, her expression subtle as she replied, "Back in Misha County, you... caused us a lot of trouble."

Yes, I admit I accidentally injured that slender elf girl, whose figure was as thin as Paksi's, but I can tell you with absolute certainty, child, even if she hadn't been injured, Misha County would still have faced annihilation.

Delia's voice was calm and serene, which did not match Yu Chen's impression of the tough woman who was pulling each other's clothes and grabbing each other's hair.

I didn't mean to question you.

Still haunted by the disaster in Misha County, Yu Chen pursed her lips, abandoning the idea of ​​leaving to report to Xia Lian and the others. She said softly, "But I really can't let it go easily. If you hadn't hurt Sister Xia Lian back then..."

[This isn't a very good place to talk, child. I'm willing to answer your questions as best I can, but that would require a more suitable environment than this prayer room. By the way, do you know about the Twelve Holy Steps of Dawn?]

With a certain expectation, a voice whispered in the girl's mind, asking a question softly.

"Eh? The [Twelve Saintly Ranks of Dawn] you mentioned, could it be the great divine spell that His Majesty Luca Tefero created back then?"

After a moment's thought, Yu Chen recalled the original divine magic related to a certain old man. In fact, because of Mo Tan and Xia Lian, she often looked up information about Luca Tifero during her time in the City of Light. Although she didn't find much of anything special, she certainly wouldn't be unaware of something that was worthy of being recorded in history.

"That makes things easier. If you don't mind, I'll teach you this divine spell now."

"what?"

What's wrong? Don't you like studying?

"No, that's not the point. Aren't you the Goddess of Darkness? Why are you able to teach me the Dawn Magic created by Her Majesty Tipiro?"

[Heh, didn't you just say that Dawn Magic and Dark Magic are essentially very similar?]

"Uh, this..."

[If that's the case, then it's quite reasonable that I, the Goddess of Darkness, could master that brat Tefero's great divine magic, isn't it?]

Is it... really reasonable?

However, I'm not sure what level you can reach. Of course, even if you only learn a little bit, it'll be enough for me to intervene slightly and create a suitable chat environment for the two of us.

"Won't there be any problems?"

If you're worried about causing trouble for those around you, don't worry. What I'm doing is actually very simple: turning 'texting chat' into 'video chat.' Do you think this will cause any inconvenience to those around you?

"..."

[Oh, by the way, the reason I can give this example is because many of my followers are also "players" or "otherworldly beings" like you, but I myself am a genuine "local," so I hope you don't overthink it.]

"I, I understand."

Okay, so what's your answer?

"I want to understand."

Then close your eyes, sense the techniques I've projected into your thoughts, and then, at the right moment, take the 'first step,' stepping onto the 'first level.'

"Ah."

So, Yu Chen, sensing that Delia truly meant him no harm, closed his eyes.

The next instant, she felt as if she had fallen into a warm ocean. Although she was surrounded by Delia's aura, it was not the darkness described in the scriptures that could instantly lead to her downfall. On the contrary, in this illusory ocean, Yu Chen saw countless lights that were so magnificent that she could not describe them in words, as if they encompassed and contained all things in the universe...

And the equally myriad things, the shadows that contrast with countless rays of light at close range.

Stay focused. Don't forget that you've closed your eyes, so you shouldn't be able to see anything.

A soft voice sounded in her ear, and Yu Chen subconsciously wanted to turn her head, but a slender, cool hand gently pressed against her cheek. Then, in the instant she regained consciousness, she fell back into a 'closed eyes' state.

After that, a hazy, somewhat lonely dawn broke in the distance.

Go touch it, feel it.

The girl could feel that hand gently pushing her from behind.

And so she took her first steps, transforming into the first, clearest, and most powerful light, illuminating the twilight that had somehow taken hold of her.

Then, a sudden change occurred!
For some reason, the aura of the dark goddess Delia that had been beside Yu Chen after she closed her eyes vanished in an instant. Not only that, the rosy dawn that had appeared on the horizon after Yu Chen transformed into the morning sun, as well as the even more distant twilight, all vanished into nothingness in that instant.

At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Yu Chen's ear:

You have learned the skill [Dawn of the Twelve Saints: First Tier - Dawn].

Your skill [Dawn of the Twelve Saints: First Tier - Dawn] has reached 150% proficiency.

Your skill [Dawn of the Twelve Saints: First Tier - Dawn] has had its definition changed because it meets the requirements.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Chen suddenly felt a blur before her eyes, and the familiar gaze deep in her thoughts vanished into the dawn she herself had transformed into.

Instead, there was a handsome young man who looked to be in his early twenties, so handsome that he was dazzling, but who did not move Yu Chen in the slightest.

"I didn't want to appear too selfish, so I finally revealed the [Dawn Twelve Saint Ranks]."

Luca Tifero sighed, turned to Yu Chen and gave him a wry smile: "But at least I hope that those who are capable of perceiving 'her' will go on to walk their own paths properly."

Yu Chen smiled and nodded gently, saying, "I will."

"Well, thanks."

Tifiro nodded, and then vanished on the spot as if he had died with a sense of relief.

You have lost the skill [Dawn of the Twelve Saints: First Tier - Dawn].

At this point, the fundamental concept that Luca Tefero bestowed upon the Great Divine Art Disk [Dawn Twelve Saint Ranks] no longer holds true.

Yu Chen followed her instincts and continued to 'walk' forward, but what lay ahead was no longer Luca Tefero's 'path', nor the second stage of the [Dawn Twelve Saints], 'Morning Glow', but a beautiful, smooth road.

You have learned the skill "First Light: Angel's Praise".

"Hi."

A girl with beautiful blonde hair, wearing a linen nun's robe, whose appearance wasn't particularly stunning but whose smile was kind, waved to Yu Chen: "Hello."

"Uh……"

Having regained his original form at some point, Yu Chen, who was standing in front of the girl, blinked and then smiled at the pure and elegant Saintess of Chuyuan, saying, "Hello, I am Chen Wangyu."

“I am Angel. Because I am an orphan, I don’t have a surname. I am just called Angel.”

Angel smiled at Yu Chen and asked curiously, "So, did my 'path' help you?" "Your path..."

Yu Chen paused for a moment, then looked at the smooth road that stretched out from Angel's feet, as vibrant and refreshing as a country lane, and smiled, "Of course, I think it will definitely help me."

Your skill [First Light: Angel's Praise] has reached 150% proficiency.

Your skill [First Light: Angel's Praise] has had its definition changed due to fulfilling certain conditions.

"That's good."

Angel gave Yu Chen a gentle hug and smiled, "Go on to walk your own path. But if you need any help, I will pray for you and praise you."

You have lost the skill [First Light: Angel's Praise].

Yu Chen nodded, then felt a moment of disorientation. When she came to her senses again, everything had vanished.

Only the dawn, which had been by her side from beginning to end, remained, like a shadow following her.

Then--

You have mastered the skill "Morning".

……

【morning】

Passive skill

Requirements: Chen Wangyu, favored by the goddess of dawn

Consumption/Limitation: None
Effect: All your skills that do not have the special affix "Dawn" have a 50% chance to add the special affix "Dawn" to your next Dawn spell.

Trait [Silence]: All divine spells affected by [Dawn] will not suffer any decay when cast silently.

Trait [Forget Words]: All divine spells affected by [Dawn] have their healing effect increased by 20%.

Trait [Harmony]: All divine spells affected by [Dawn] have their cooldown reduced by 20%.

Trait [Radiant Light]: All divine spells affected by [Dawn] deal 20% more damage.

Trait [Sunrise]: All divine spells affected by [Dawn] have an additional 20% chance of triggering the Dawn's Blessing and an additional 15% chance of triggering Dark Interference.

Trait [Eternal]: When [Avatar of Holy Light] is activated, skills with the [Dawn] affix still have a 50% chance to add the special [Dawn] affix to your next Dawn spell.

Trait [Dawn]: ? ? ?

Trait [Proverb]: ? ? ?

Trait [Dawn]: ? ? ?

Trait [Vimalakirti]: ? ? ?

[Note: None]

【※Note: I wouldn't dare write anything like this here (laughs)※】

……

"Hehe, you little rascal, you really make me happy."

A soft chuckle accompanied a gentle voice that came from behind Yu Chen: "Even Luca Tifero and Angel couldn't have their own 'light' as quickly as you. If that washboard girl, Pacosi, knew this, she'd probably be laughing in her sleep. Well, she's long since lost the ability to dream."

Yu Chen immediately turned around to look behind her, only to find a hazy, distorted black substance floating in mid-air, completely different from the dark goddess Delia in her memory.

“Don’t worry, darling, I just need a little time to adjust to the light you’ve discovered, and then…”

The black mass spun around for a moment, then asked with a slightly amused tone, "Why don't you take another step forward?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Chen took a step forward.

then--

[Dawn of the Twelve Saints: Tenth Tier - Extreme Illusion]

The next moment, Yu Chen returned to her familiar prayer room, with only two small details that were different from usual.

First, on the pulpit facing the wall in the prayer room, the statue that should have been of the goddess of dawn, Pacosi, has been replaced by another statue draped in black gauze. Although the face is also obscured, it is clear from the figure that it is definitely not Pacosi.

Secondly, there was an extra chair opposite Yu Chen, a chair that was already occupied.

“I’m so glad you’ve been trying your best to accommodate and accommodate me, my child.”

With long, dark blue hair reaching her waist, wearing a black dress that seemed to flow slowly like mist, a silver crown on her head, and long, dark, dull gloves on her snow-white arms, with three black crescent moons hanging behind her, the dark goddess Delia nodded to Yu Chen: "As you can see, it's quite a luxury for us so-called gods to have a chat in this relatively peaceful atmosphere."

"Hello."

Yu Chen bowed politely to Delia, then hesitated and said, "That was just now..."

"You just displayed a talent and ability far beyond what I imagined. In the process of cultivating the [Twelve Holy Ranks of Dawn], you have forged your own path. This is an achievement to be proud of, child. Throughout history, only Angel and Luca Tifero of the Dawn Cult have accomplished something like this."

The Goddess of Darkness smiled and said softly, "If I'm not mistaken, you should have already seen the traces they left on the Path of Dawn just now."

"Well……"

Yu Chen, who hadn't really thought of the two seniors who had just greeted her, immediately realized what was going on when she heard this and nodded gently: "Yes, I've met them."

"Now, your traces can also be found on this road."

Delia smiled gently, then changed the subject, saying softly, "Of course, I know very well that these aren't what you're most concerned about right now. So, where should I begin? Wasn't that less-than-pleasant encounter with Xia Lian Zhuye in Misha County?"

Yu Chen nodded noncommittally and said seriously, "I always believe that if Sister Xia Lian hadn't been injured, there would never have been so many people who sacrificed their lives back then."

"So you think I'm the one who caused all this tragedy?"

“I already know that Wen Qiu did it, but…”

“Even if I hadn’t hurt Xia Lian, Misha County would still have been devastated, because it has been chosen as a sacrificial site by an Archbishop of the End.”

"Wha...what?"

"Think about it carefully. Why would a legendary powerhouse like Xia Lian Zhuye inexplicably end up in Misha County? If it's just to give you some experience, wouldn't Gospel Mountain City and Dunbuya City be better choices?"

"what do you mean?"

“I have no intention of making excuses for myself or that girl, but the fact is that if the plague and Xia Lian’s serious injury did not exist, not only would Misha County be devastated, but it would also be uncertain whether you two saintesses could return to the Holy Church Union alive.”

Chapter 2640: The End
Innocence Academy (15)

The incident began three days ago when Ji Xiaodao, the student union's disciplinary committee leader, took a short leave of absence due to food poisoning.

Since then, students have often seen Student Council President Mo wandering around the campus with a stern expression at noon. He would occasionally appear on the playground, occasionally in the lecture hall, occasionally at the school gate, and once, he was even spotted by Tan Mo and Shuang Ye, who were skipping class, on the highway outside the campus.

Rumors spread like wildfire, and the entire school was on edge, seeing threats everywhere.

No one knows what Chairman Mo is planning to do, nor does anyone know if they will be caught in the crossfire.

Only Jiawen, the head of the Arts and Culture Department of the Student Union, and Lamolock, a newly elected member of the Student Union, offered different opinions on this matter.

The two believe that these are probably not the abnormal signs that preceded the cataclysm, and the reason behind them is likely heartwarming.

Thus began an online gambling operation involving over a hundred people, spearheaded by Jiawen and Lamorok, with technical support from Tanmo and Shuangye, and specially sponsored by [Yalibao]!
The outcome and inside story of this secret bet will be officially revealed after Ji Xiaodao returns to school!