Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: 305 (2/2)

After dealing with all the people of the Stars Embrace Order, Karno calmly approached Ebner.

At this moment, Ebner couldn’t stop the cold sweat from flowing, his whole body trembling uncontrollably as he stared at Karno, his palms continuously sweating.

After pondering for a long time, he still lacked the courage to attack, yet he didn’t want to beg for mercy either. His only option was to glare and ask:

“Who exactly are you?”

Karno smiled slightly, calmly extending his hand to pat Ebner’s shoulder.

“I just wanted to make an attempt, Ebner. You have always been kind to others, never committing any misdeeds or acts of evil, but now you’ve suddenly awakened to ‘evil,’ desiring to kill a fellow traveler to save your village… All this has turned you from a good person in people’s eyes into a villain, all because of your choices.”

“Such is the unpredictability of destiny, isn’t it? You originally wanted to become the hero who saved your village, and thought the church could save you, but in the end, you were forced to become a sacrifice for a heretical cult.”

As Ebner listened, his heart became inexplicably tangled; he took a deep breath, feeling that the man before him had a profound and inscrutable aura, as if all his secrets had been laid bare.

“What exactly do you want to do? I don’t understand.”

Karno continued calmly.

“I just want you to know what truly defines you, and what choices you will make at a critical moment. I will save your village, and you will face many more choices. I will observe them all.”

Ebner’s eyes widened, completely unsure of what to do.

It seemed that everything happening was but an experiment in the eyes of that man.

What benefit did he see in observing these events?

What exactly did he want to do?

——

The sky over Nasir City was clear and bright, the azure dome above unmarred by a single cloud, the gentle sunlight shining over the entire city.

The distant horizon was sharply visible, and everything was filled with life and vigor, a gentle breeze bringing fresh air and a faint scent of the sea.

The people living in this city always felt peaceful and comfortable.

The citizens of Nasir took great pride in being residents of this city.

In the city’s new “6th City District Flourishing Blooms,” many new and magnificent buildings had already been erected.

Two majestic stone columns, inlaid with the names of many who had sacrificed for Nasir City and the name of this university, proudly proclaimed the institution’s presence.

In front of the gates stood a statue representing knowledge and wisdom, of a legendary polymath from the Lorne Empire, who was considered one of the founders of science and later canonized as a saint by the Reforging Church.

On either side of the entrance, lush trees and flowers were planted, offering a refreshing atmosphere.

Stepping through the gates, one would see a broad shaded avenue and cobblestone paths, flanked by rows of uniform, ancient trees.

After years of preparation, the higher education institution of Nasir City was finally fully established.

Its name, of course, was given by Byrne.

“Morning Light.”

Morning Light University did not only consist of many dormitories; it also featured a museum, a botanical garden, a theater, a theological seminary, churches for the various True Gods Churches, a music academy, a science academy, and seven other faculties, five bookstores, as well as a large library.

The various buildings on campus represented heritage and the future, filled with knowledge and dreams, opening new doors for everyone who stepped onto its grounds.

Truth be told, Byrne wanted to make Morning Light University even larger, but alas, even with the astonishing financial resources of the Fischer family and the backing of the Dawn Church, maintaining and constructing a more extensive higher education institution was not feasible.

Morning Light University was open to the entire Cyart for enrollment, currently confirming two enrollment models: one was for the members of high society who could afford the high tuition fees, who could secure places through donations; and the other was through an examination process, where commoners achieving excellent results could also gain entry.

At present, Morning Light University had already recruited well over a hundred professors from throughout the nation, mostly scholars recruited through various connections Byrne had activated, even enlisting the help of the Tempest Church and the Romann family, each of whom was genuinely talented and had been personally tested by Byrne.

In fact, if it weren’t for the benefit it provided to Byrne in mastering the Power of Consecution of the 4th Rank, the entire Fischer family would not agree to spend such a fortune to build a higher education institution that burned money every day.

Byrne, now over sixty, stood at the entrance, staring at the culmination of his life’s wishes, suddenly feeling a sense of carefree completion deep in his heart.

“The power of the 4th Rank, I have completely mastered it…” he took a deep breath and murmured:

“What I need to do next is to complete the ascension ceremony.”

“Great Lord of the Lost, please bless my ascension to the next rank, I still want to continue watching over them.”