Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 297: 4th Rank "Arbiter (2/2)

He looked at his own reflection in the mirror, old and wrinkled, his hair snow-white. He looked like he could be in his eighties or nineties, obviously not long for this world.

However, his daughter Lilian, who had also sacrificed decades of her life, might even pass away before him…

Byrne took a deep breath.

Alas.

He had to admit something, that given Lilian’s lifespan, it was very difficult for her to reach the 5th Rank…

Christine put down the document she was holding and continued, “One last thing, Moore has completed his promotion ceremony.”

Byrne nodded and said,

“Alright, I understand. Go and tell Lilian to prepare for the sacrifice.”

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The somber weather hung over the funeral, the heavy clouds seeming to draw the falling raindrops together, making the earth appear even colder under the helpless, grey sky as if mourning for the lost life.

People dressed in black gathered quietly around the cemetery, their faces filled with sadness and pain.

The funeral proceeded slowly and solemnly, with the wind gently blowing through the branches as if lamenting the passing of the deceased, and the distant church bell tolling in silence for the soul of the departed.

The grief felt even heavier under the overcast skies.

Many people attended Rishia’s funeral. Although she was a cold-natured Daybreaker, her heroic sacrifice to save her family was still vividly remembered by the Fischer family and even frequently recounted in sermons.

Darren stared silently at the scenes of sorrow and then looked at his sister, Lilian.

She probably did not have much time left either.

The sister whom he swore to protect with all his heart was destined to die before him, and the great Lord of the Lost was about to take her away.

He took a deep breath, still somewhat unwilling to accept this fact deep inside.

“Lord Darren.”

The slightly shorter Moore, leader of the Dagger Brotherhood, approached and took off his hat to greet Darren.

Darren nodded lightly and said,

“Moore, congratulations on reaching the 4th Rank… Perhaps you have a chance to step onto the 5th Rank and not go like she did.”

“Really? It’s not certain.”

Moore shook his head calmly, very clear about his own situation.

In fact, everyone knew that, reaching the 4th Rank at this age, it was very difficult to aspire to the 5th Rank, they were virtually racing against time, night and day.

The 4th Rank of the Path of World Order is named “Arbiter.”

Its image in the Spirit Realm is that of a male judge holding a gavel, draped in black, red, and white.

After becoming an “Arbiter,” one’s physical condition improves by 90, and Spiritual Power increases by 110.

The two extraordinary powers granted to an “Arbiter” are “Sin Reading” and “Sentencing.”

The ability of “Sin Reading” enables the Arbiter to instantly know what sins the target has committed by simply looking at them, with absolute accuracy, and the more Spiritual Power consumed, the more will be known.

As for the second extraordinary power, “Sentencing,” it involves wielding the magic word spell, based on the enormity of the sins, to execute various mystical domain punishments.

For instance, depriving the target of a certain extraordinary power, forbidding flight or invisibility, or sealing a Mysterious rare artifact, and even taking away the target’s senses or life is quite possible.

However, the more grave the sin for which the “Arbiter” metes out punishment, the more Spiritual Power it consumes.

The stronger the power of the target receiving the penalty, the more Consecution power is spent in execution.

The biggest weakness of the “Arbiter,” without a doubt, lies in dealing with those who are truly good; their extraordinary powers are virtually ineffective against such individuals.

Yet, for the “Arbiter” to confront those who are exceedingly wicked, the task becomes much easier.

“Being able to become an ‘Arbiter,’ I am already very content,”

Moore took a deep breath and said calmly, “I dare not hope for more.”

Karl silently observed the funeral. A few days ago, he felt the death of Rishia and knew that his mark existed on her soul.

“You will come back.”

No need to fear death, for those who believe in me, in the afterlife will still be gathered around me.