Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 1153 New Silver City
Is he... intercepting the "Dancer" path characteristics controlled by the "Ring of Fate"?

No, the Outer Gods should not be able to directly send Beyonder characteristics into the barrier. Even if they can, they can’t give them to ordinary believers like cannon fodder. According to what he said before his death, this is more like some kind of gift...

Angel thought about it, waiting for Amon to explain everything.

After taking the silver-black light spot in his hand, the clone of the world's strongest "thief" looked at Angel, his smile became more obvious, and he said:

"It was just fun to watch, so I 'stole' the gifted power that the great being was going to reclaim.

"In fact, before you came, I had already interrogated some of the Outer Gods. In addition to the 'Fate Ring' believed by these 'sinners', there is also the School of Deliciousness and their 'Primal Hunger', and the 'Lord of Decay' of the Society of the Final Annihilation of All Things. But the other two Outer Gods are more dangerous. I did not try to steal their power, and only learned some basic information."

As he spoke, he pulled out a palm-sized note from his robe pocket and handed it to Angel.

The latter took it and glanced at it. It actually listed the pathways controlled by the three Outer Gods. Although there were only low-sequence names and some simple introductions, she was still a little surprised that she could get these in a short time when the Outer Gods strengthened their invasion force.

Dancer, homeless man, patient... From the names of Sequence 9, we can get some indication of their abilities... Amon is indeed a "blasphemer". He even dares to steal the power bestowed by the Outer Gods at the "Old Ones" level. However, there is a barrier to block him for the time being. The Outer Gods can't do anything to him. Maybe he doesn't even know that his power has been stolen... Angel muttered, and suddenly realized something and asked:
"What are you going to do with all this power?"

"Of course we need to do some research. On the one hand, we can understand the authority and power that this 'Ring of Fate' possesses. On the other hand, the Outer Gods' penetration of the barrier is getting deeper and deeper. Perhaps it won't be long before the saints or even angels of these paths will appear. We need to be prepared accordingly."

Amon pushed up his monocle, which kept sliding down because it didn't match his face shape, and answered in a tone of "Isn't it obvious?"

"Can they send angels in?"

Angel asked in surprise.

She thought that although the barrier left by the original creator was weakening as the doomsday prophecy approached, it could at least block those covetous outer gods and force them to send their bestowed power into the real world. She didn't expect that according to Amon, this world was already in danger.

"It's probably not possible now. We can only use rituals to grant power to these believers. I guess the strongest can only reach the level of saints. But with the help of the three outer gods, plus a large enough ritual, maybe a real angel can be sent into the barrier."

There was also a hint of uncertainty in Amon's tone.

Angel knew that the "three" he was talking about were the "Fallen Mother Goddess", "Mother Tree of Desire" and "Son of Chaos" whose source was torn apart and located within the barrier. The evil sects that believed in them were also the most active.

With the end of the war, the major Orthodox churches are no longer hostile to each other but join forces to fight against the believers of foreign gods. These evil cults that believe in foreign gods may also unite as a front, help each other, and try to introduce stronger forces into the barrier... Angel felt a little more worried and decided to actively cooperate with the official Beyonders to fight against the exposed secret organizations such as the "Rose School" and the "School of Truth".

Seeing that Amon was still looking at her with a smile, she realized that he still had something to say, so she continued to ask:

"What are you going to do with these captured Outer God believers?"

Letting them go would only spread the faith in the Outer Gods and contaminate ordinary people. Even if they shouted the names of the Outer Gods in the streets, it would cause great damage. Killing them directly would seem a bit wasteful...

Sure enough, Amon chuckled and said:

"It just so happens that my experiment is in need of some 'assistants'. They should be happy to help."

I heard that the Mechanical Heart and the Mandated Punisher like to use captured wild Beyonders as consumables for testing Seals. Could Amon have learned this from them? Angel sighed and nodded.

"Do you need any help?"

"I plan to try to replace the 'fate' of an Outer God believer and see if I can steal some more interesting things... but the extraordinary characteristics I currently possess are not enough to complete this experiment."

Amon glanced at a cell with a closed door and answered with regret as if he had already chosen his target.

Just like the Amon clone who invaded the "Dream City" replaced Nemo's fate... Angel thought secretly, reached into the mirror space, and after a moment, he took out the "Parasite" glove that no one dared to buy at the Tarot Club, and threw it to the other party.

"Be careful, don't let anyone cheat you out of your monocle."

She gave some instructions, collected the note with the Outer God's path written on it, and left the underground memorial area.

Watching Angel's back as he entered the mirror world, Amon, holding the "Parasite" gloves, smiled, raised his head and said to someone unknown:
"Will she look down on us too much..."

As he spoke, he threw the black glove towards the dark golden ribbons around him, allowing the power of the "Hand of Order" to instantly shatter the seal, allowing a ray of bright light to return to himself, and then walked towards a cell.

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Leaving the city, Angel soon arrived at the settlement prepared for the immigrants from Silver City and Moon City, located in a river valley on the other side of the island. It was adjacent to a primeval forest and had a river running through it. Although it was far from the "Dream City" Patis, it was still within the protection of the Hand of Order and not far from the newly built port. It was a fertile land that Angel carefully selected for them half a month ago.

But when Angel left the mirror world, he saw a scene completely different from before.

There are fewer trees in the primeval forest near the river valley. The surrounding hills and mountains have been leveled, forming a flat area across the river. Water pipes and gas pipelines have been laid, and cement roads that are higher than the mud ground are connected in all directions, surrounding a huge building that has taken shape.

It was a rough-looking stone house consisting of two tall towers and the space between them. The towers had one dome and one spire. The tops were a strange silver color, reflecting a dazzling light in the sun.

It was the twin towers... Angel felt familiar with them at first sight, and then he recognized them as the iconic building in the Silver City in the God-forsaken Land.

The 300 immigrants from Silver City had only been here for a few days, but they had already "restored" this building... Angel glanced around and found that the Silver City residents, who could be called "half-giants", were either carrying heavy gray-white stones or carrying a log on one shoulder. They were busy building the walls, roads and ancillary buildings of the new city. He was shocked by their enthusiasm for work.

Leaving the eternal darkness of the God-forsaken Land seemed to have given them a bright vision for the future...

Angel stood aside and quietly admired the busy figures of the residents of Silver City, until she noticed a man who was slightly shorter than the others walking towards her, then she sighed with satisfaction.

"Mr. Derrick Berg."

She took the initiative to greet the visitor, and did not address him by the code name used in the Tarot Club, but instead made sure to separate his identity.

Fortunately, this member who was born in the Forsaken Land of God and seemed a little stunned at first has now become much more tactful. He smiled and said:
"Ms. Angelica Sage, thank you for your help. This 'New Silver City' has taken shape. I would like to know when we can expect the next batch of personnel to come over?"

"The fleet that brought you here has finished its supplies and set off again. They will bring the sealed artifacts and the escort team you specified back here. Most of the other residents will come directly to this city through the miracle displayed by the respected Mr. Fool."

Angel explained patiently.

Klein the Fool originally wanted to pack up the entire population of Silver City and take them away through the Star Staff's "teleportation" in the form of "answering prayers." However, he was worried that problems might arise with the two Level 0 Sealed Objects, the "Crown of Glory" and the "Gift of the Earth," during the transmission process, so he formulated such a slightly cumbersome plan.

"Praise Mr. Fool!"

"Sun," Derrick said devoutly, and then he added as if he remembered something:

"To you, too, and Mr. Herman Sparrow."

They are actually the same person... Angel laughed secretly, looked around, and didn't find another "elder" from the City of Silver. He asked in confusion:
"Where's Ms. Tiffany?"

"Elder Lovia has gone to the port. She is responsible for selling the monster leather and some handmade products we brought in exchange for food and tools... In addition, she is a little dissatisfied with our plan to convert to Mr. Fool."

Angel nodded, not taking it seriously. The tall but delicate Black Knight, as a believer of the True Creator, opposed the conversion of Silver City to the Fool. If she had no complaints, Angel would have suspected that she was plotting something under the instructions of the gods.

Besides, although Lovia opposed it verbally, she just left New Silver City instead of stopping it with actions, which already explained her attitude: compared with faith, she cared more about whether the residents of Silver City could live well in the outside world.

Maybe when the "real creator" becomes more normal, we will still have a chance to cooperate... Angel sighed, chatted with Derrick for a few more words, and after giving them advice on how to place subsequent immigrants and two important seals, he left here before sunset.

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As night fell on Backlund, Angel arrived at St. Samuel's Church in the North District.

More than half a month after the siege of the city ended, peace has returned to the area around the church. The wildly growing plants have been cleared away, and the square outside the church is no longer crowded with anxious and frightened believers. Only a few white pigeons are looking for food on the ground, and are occasionally frightened into the sky by the passing crowds.

Angel walked into the large prayer hall where the mass had just been completed, found a bench to sit on, bowed his head and chanted the goddess' new name, then told the god in the form of prayer the information that the followers of the Outer Gods, such as the "Ring of Fate", were beginning to infiltrate the city that he protected, as well as the names of some potions of the three Outer God paths.

"...I don't know if the church will launch a crackdown on these evil god believers. If there is a similar plan, I will actively participate."

She finished her prayer, opened her eyes and watched Bishop Elektra beside the altar bidding farewell to the believers who had finished listening to the mass by pointing to the stars instead of drawing the red moon. Her heart gradually calmed down.

After a few minutes, the side door of the prayer hall opened, and Archbishop Anthony, who was wearing a black robe with red patterns and looked much older than before, walked out. Under Elektra's puzzled eyes, he came to Angel, tapped his chest four times, and whispered:

"Your Highness, 'Shadow of the Goddess', please come to my office."

There comes a day when I am called "Your Highness". It has only been two years since I called the angel Arianna that... Angel felt a little emotional for a moment, nodded, and followed Anthony out of the prayer hall.

(End of this chapter)