Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 274: Number 99: Soul Dice (2/2)
He paused for a moment, looking towards the disheveled Byrne with calm disdain.
“Get lost.”
Byrne silently stood behind Ariel without saying a word, very aware that for a Transmutation Extraordinary Exponent, saying anything at this point would be an act of self-degradation without any significance.
With composure, Ariel said, “Marquis, our party is in a hurry so we will not pay a visit. Sorry!”
Marquis Vlad took off and quickly left; he didn’t even put out the surrounding fires.
Once Marquis Vlad had left, Byrne took a deep breath and genuinely thanked Ariel.
“I am very grateful for your rescue, Madam Ariel. The Fischer family will remember the protection of the Romann family.”
“Heh.”
However, Ariel’s gaze towards Byrne was not so kind, as she calmly said, “That being said, have you made up your mind to support Aldrich?”
Byrne fell silent. Indeed, Ariel had saved him, but compared to the years of companionship, it felt somewhat less significant. In reality, his emotional connection with Aldrich was still deeper.
Moreover, for the Fischer family, placing their bets on Aldrich, the Dragon Taming Lord, was clearly a smarter choice than betting on Ariel, the Stars Mortal.
As a Monarch powerful expert, she was already exceptional, but she was still comprehensively behind Aldrich.
“Well, I won’t make it difficult for you. No need to say more, let’s go.”
It was clear that Ariel was still not pleased, but she did not get directly angry this time. It seemed that now she truly regarded Byrne as an intimate ally of the Romann family, rather than “an attachment of lesser importance.”
She didn’t offer Byrne any clothes and simply left the scene.
Byrne first went to a nearby village to get clothes, leaving behind a few charred Gold Coins, then met Chris again at the inn, both visibly relaxed.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”
Byrne immediately showed a brilliant smile, knowing how much the Fischer family had gained.
From now on, along the East Coast, they would call the shots—there wasn’t likely to be any other family ambitious enough to dare to challenge them.
And the Fischer family would truly step onto the biggest stage of the Ouden Continent!
Ariel remained calmly beside him, saying nothing. Byrne smiled and nodded.
“Let’s go, Chris, let’s go home.”
——
The night deepened.
Nasir Town.
At the moment, in the manor of the Fischer family, most of the key members of the entire family, as well as many Daybreakers and Proselytes, were all gathered here.
They looked at Chris with expectation and anticipation, aware that an important moment was about to arrive.
“Finally, that man is going to ascend to the 5th Rank.” Yeager muttered to himself, his expression filled with longing, hoping that he too might have the chance to reach the 5th Rank someday.
“This is great! Fantastic! Hahahaha!” Archibald was extremely excited.
Vanessa’s face was full of smiles, genuinely happy for her husband.
The faces of the others were filled with anticipation, excitement, and envy.
Byrne, standing beside Chris, looked around at everyone gathered and then said with calm authority:
“The great sacrifice is about to begin; all of you, come with us.”
Dozens of people moved together to the Fischer family’s underground sacrificial site, where Lilian led everyone to kneel in front of the sacred object.
Each person showed utmost devotion, fully aware that the Dawn Church’s journey to this day had not been easy. For decades they had struggled to survive until this moment.
The number of sacrifices, both open and hidden, was mounting.
And those still alive could only pick up the torch left by their predecessors and continue onward!
The time had come.
“Great Lord of the Lost!”
Lilian began praying earnestly, intending to offer the Forbidden rare artifact to the great Lord of the Lost before asking Him to grant new power.
“We have acquired another Forbidden rare artifact, fit to be an offering; we hope it pleases You!”
“Please save us and grant us more potent power so that we may establish Your earthly God’s Kingdom amongst humanity!”
“We will eventually dedicate everything in this world to You, so that all things may bask in Your radiance!”
Lilian, kneeling on the ground, became increasingly emotional, her tears flowing uncontrollably as she clenched her fists.
Her greatest dream in life was to establish a grand God’s Kingdom led by the Dawn Church, where countless people would bask in the Lord’s glory!
Then, they saw the great Lord of the Lost respond!
In the transparent bottle of the sacred object, a black luminance gradually emerged, instantly causing everything around to fade away, leaving only the purest black and white.
Lilian, trembling, presented the Forbidden rare artifact that Chris and Byrne had recently acquired.
It was a six-sided die constantly emitting various changing lights!
Forbidden rare artifact number ninety-nine.
The Soul Dice!