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Chapter 538 Demon God Hermes Mora (Second Update)

As a former mentor of Winterhold, Septimus Signos's magical level is definitely not low, so finding him is not too difficult.

If it were an ordinary person, it would be really hard to find.

"Found it!"

After spending most of the day scanning most of the northern ice plains, Li Chuan finally sensed a fairly decent magical fluctuation.

Based on the comparison with the instructors at the School of Magic at Winterhold, it is highly likely that it is Septimus Signos.

After falling from the sky, he quickly found the entrance to a cave hidden deep in the ice field.

He removed the cover from the cave, descended the wooden stairs, turned through an icy passage, and a large hall appeared before him.

Below the hall, an old man dressed in a mage's robe was studying an ancient, large forging machine.

When he saw Li Chuan appear, a look of surprise appeared on his face:

"Who are you?"

"I've heard you're very knowledgeable about ancient scrolls. Do you know their exact locations?"

Li Chuan didn't waste time explaining; instead, he asked directly.

Septimos's eyes darted around, and surprisingly, he didn't delve any further into Li Chuan's identity. Instead, he smiled and said:

"I do know the location of an ancient scroll, but if you want me to tell you, you have to do something for me."

"Tell me what it is first, and I'll consider it."

Li Chuan walked up the steps to Septimus, but instead of using force to subdue him, he asked with interest.

He could force Septimus to reveal the location of the ancient scroll, or he could use Legilimency to read the other person's memories, but since there was no enmity between them and he was just asking for help, doing this would be going too far.

Therefore, if the other party's request is within his capabilities, he is still willing to exchange information using the principle of equivalent exchange.

"Do you see this giant dwarf box?"

Septimus excitedly pointed to the giant dwarven mechanical device embedded in the ice wall in the hall:

"Based on my research, this device may contain the heart of a god. I need you to help me go to a Dwarven ruin and print this compendium, which is the coordinator for entering the Dark Realm beneath the ruin."

"Help me finish this task, and you'll get the ancient scroll you need."

"Dammore Relics. Dark Realm Coordinator, could this be the ancient scroll you mentioned?"

Li Chuan raised an eyebrow and took out the Ancient Scroll Dragon that he had already obtained.

Clearly, Septimus did know the location of an ancient scroll, but he had already obtained it.

"How did you come across this ancient scroll? Have you already been to Zak's Tower?"

"That's right, and you probably can't print the Fangdian anymore, because I've already broken the forging machine that holds the ancient scroll."

However, I do have another way to help you open this damask box.

Li Chuan looked at the huge forged square box, a hint of interest appearing on his face.

Although he didn't get the location of the second ancient scroll from Septimus, he did develop some interest in the so-called heart of God.

Because he also sensed a strange magical fluctuation from the damask box.

"If you can help me open the box, I will definitely give you a generous reward."

Upon hearing that Li Chuan had a way to help him open the Domo Box, Septimus's eyes lit up instantly.

The destruction of the forging machine used to print the Fangdian meant that his research over the past decade had been in vain, and the divine heart he was about to obtain had become a pipe dream.

"No, I'm just curious about what the heart of a god looks like."

Li Chuan shook his head, then came to the huge dwarven box, and thrust his hands forward with force. Surprisingly, it was as if he were inserting his hands into mud, and he inserted them very smoothly into the box made of dwarven metal.

"Open it!"

With a forceful pull of both hands, he pried the box open, revealing a passage wide enough for one person to pass through.

These dwarven machines are protected by both dwarven magic and mechanical means. They cannot be opened with a lockpicking spell, but can be forcibly destroyed by brute force.

Septimus, who was standing next to Li Chuan, was looking forward to seeing what ingenious method Li Chuan would use to open the Domo Box. When he saw that Li Chuan actually pried the Domo Box open with his bare hands, he was so frightened that his body trembled.

This is no ordinary forging machine; according to his research, it is the hardest forging box used to preserve the most important treasures in forging.

Compared to a regular dwarf mechanical box, it's like comparing a regular iron box to a bank safe – they're not even in the same level of protection.

Without the correct activation method, even the most powerful mages and warriors cannot forcefully destroy it from the outside.

"What kind of monster is this?!"

After silently marveling to himself, he saw that the Dhomora Box had already been opened, and immediately rushed inside.

However, what appeared before him was not the so-called heart of God, but a thick book titled "The Infinite Encyclopedia".

"Why just one book? That can't be, I..."

"It seems there's something wrong with your research; there's no such thing as the heart of God."

Li Chuan stepped into the Dalmatian Box, looked at the thick book with special magical energy on the table, and teased Septimus.

If it truly is the heart of God, then it must contain immense energy, yet he didn't sense any particularly powerful energy outside just now.

The poor old monk somehow received incorrect information and was deceived for over a decade.

However, the next second, his expression changed.

He saw Septimus's entire body suddenly turn into dust and fall to the ground, after which Septimus's soul was sucked out of the Dome by an invisible force.

Reaching out to pick up the book "The Encyclopedia of Infinite Wisdom," his figure followed Septimus's soul back to the hall.

At that moment, a strange creature appeared before his eyes at the entrance of the hall.

With its strange tentacles and countless eyes, the creature looked remarkably like some bizarre, disgusting, and terrifying Cthulhu monster from a past life.

With a flick of his tentacle, a crack appeared, sucking Septimos's soul into it. Through that fleeting crack, Li Chuan seemed to see countless black books floating within and a large number of souls.

"Oh my new warrior, you have obtained my Infinite Codex, which contains the knowledge of several eras gleaned by my most loyal servant, Shax."

"For millennia it has remained isolated from the world, but now you have helped my follower Septimus obtain it; it is yours now."

"You are... the guardian of secrets and the knower of the unknown, the demon god Hermes Mora?"

Looking at the monster's appearance and listening to its words, Li Chuan immediately guessed its identity.

I've had some family matters to attend to these past few days, so I'll be posting them all together in the morning instead.

(End of this chapter)