Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2424 The Prophet is Dead (Part 30)
It is said that when you suddenly look up from the beauty of life, you will be more likely to see death.

I have to say, there really is a sense of déjà vu right now.

Compared to my last visit, the restaurant's decor hasn't changed much.

Above this spot, there is still a small, ornate old-fashioned chandelier.

The latter, which was not lit to begin with, now seemed to be covered by a layer of lifeless gray.

It's not obvious when shrouded in shadow, and can be easily overlooked if you're not careful.

But once you notice it, it's hard to look away from that strangeness.

Everything withers, good and evil turn to ashes, instantly putting one into a state of enlightenment.

Besides, the feeling was even somewhat familiar—Fu Qian said it seemed like he had just seen it before.

Indeed, while it's hard to say they're completely identical, there is a strong sense of déjà vu regarding the gray figures on the lakebed in the Unseen Hill behind the door.

Ding!
At one point, Fu Qian reached out his hand, producing a crisp sound.

Not only did it look like the ash on a person, but after realizing it had been discovered, the shadowy mass wriggled and actually extended a slender, sharp claw.

With its elegant curves and dark red color, it appears as if made of bone, yet when it comes into contact with the mirrored armor on the hand, it seems to resonate like metal striking metal.

Ding!
Before the first sound even faded, another sound rang out, and Fu Qian's little finger was already pressing against the second sharp claw.

click!
Then comes the third one.

The reason the sound was slightly different was that when this one pierced out of the shadows, the tip of the claw suddenly split open, and a new section grew out insidiously.

However, Fu Qian was prepared and used two fingers to hold it firmly.

After an elegant exchange, the two sides finally reached a stalemate.

As for why we were able to prepare in advance, it's quite simple—a similar scene had already occurred once in the same location.

Wow!

Before anyone could even say anything, a much louder sound rang out again in the restaurant, which had just quieted down.

But then they saw a waiter rushing out of the kitchen, standing not far away, staring blankly at the scene of fingers intertwined.

The plate he was holding shattered into pieces, and sausages rolled all over the place.

……

That's certainly true when encountering a predator.

Fu Qian didn't feel the atmosphere was ruined; on the contrary, he found the scene even more interesting.

It's not surprising that Catherine reacted this way. If she could recognize an old friend, how could she not recognize the person who had come from the Spider Queen, who had been feeding on her?

That's right, the missing demigod Akasha.

Lord Crystal searched everywhere, even resorting to desperate measures.

The target they were looking for unexpectedly appeared on its own in a familiar and glamorous manner.

"You've become gentler, even though you look a bit strange."

Even his voice remained as warm and friendly as ever, offering praise before he even arrived.

Unfazed by the sound of the plate breaking, another sharp bone claw slowly emerged from the shadows the next moment.

The goal is not to pay the price, but to reach the ground.

With support, a bare foot slowly descended from the air, followed by thick red hair that covered the entire body.

"I thought you were going to break them."

After finally sitting down in a seat, the bone claw that had been pressing against Fu Qian's hand slowly retracted without any obstruction.

The face that undoubtedly belonged to Akasha was staring straight at Fu Qian, her eyes brimming with tears, as if she had been hurt.

It did break, and I even gained an extra reward from it.

Fu Qian only thought this to himself.

The ruthless attack from back then undoubtedly occurred in a fabricated history, and even subsequent interactions with indigenous people were primarily cooperative. As a result, the impression left on others still doesn't seem very positive.

What Akasha was most worried about just now was that her claws would break.

Of course, that doesn't mean I'm not interested.

The premise is the same as what I thought in the later mission summary: tear off the whole thing and see if I can get a long weapon.

Is this design strange?

He carefully examined his old friend from the perspective of resource gathering, and the next moment Fu Qian finally spoke, even pointing his finger at his head.

The facial armor then bloomed like flowers, perfectly recreating the actions of Ballard, the righteous hero.

……

"A little bit, but it looks pretty good on closer inspection."

Akasha looked at Andil's face beneath the armor without any surprise.

Even upon closer inspection, they offered sincere comments on Fu Qian's new image.

It's a pity that this person can no longer remember their former companions.

Fu Qian couldn't help but feel a little saddened by Akasha's reaction.

Because of the nature of the Unseen Hill and the fact that he died from his own internal organ injury, Green Ballard, who adhered to his code of conduct, was clearly different from the other Indigenous peoples in that his fate was a more thorough erasure.

Specifically, this means that no one retains any memories related to him.

This is probably why, although the warehouse said that the Mirror Knight would return one day, it would no longer be Balad.

Fuqian's understanding of this is that the concept of "partners of justice" is still an element that cannot be erased for Mimi no Oka, and it will be reborn and return one day.

Unfortunately, the righteous partner named "Ballard" was completely sacrificed.

But it's okay, there are still fake partners of justice.

"That's good. Crystal and I went to great lengths to find you."

With a sigh, Fu Qian nodded, his tone quite familiar.

"……Thanks for your hard work."

When the demigod who was always on the move was mentioned, Akasha's seductive demeanor indeed became somewhat toned down.

However, he only casually mentioned that he had worked hard, and then just squinted his eyes without saying anything more.

"Oh, and amber too."

Fu Qian seemed to remember something and added an extra sentence.

……

"Could you please make two more servings?"

Akasha finally fell silent this time, and Fu Qian didn't rush to urge her, but simply called out to Catherine beside him.

It's just a sausage; if it spills, so be it. It's not worth making things difficult for the staff.

"it is good……"

Perhaps it was this friendliness, coupled with the familiar face beneath the helmet, that finally brought Catherine back to her senses, and she responded with a dry, hoarse voice.

"If you come at this time, this is all you'll have here."

He nodded in satisfaction before turning back and even gave Akasha a special explanation.

"Don't force yourself, just tell me what you think you can say."

As the Spider Queen's face stiffened, unsure how to respond, he offered another reminder, indicating that there was no need to be embarrassed.

"Since you're not here to take action, I believe it's not simply to reminisce, but rather to communicate with me about something. Just speak freely."

"Don't worry about it, I don't care about your motives."