Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 193 Lilians First Sacrifice (1/2)
Chapter 201: Chapter 193 Lilian’s First Sacrifice
Duke Black Iron of the Romann family.
He and Cyart King had fought side by side more than a hundred years ago to establish the country known today, and no one on the Eastern Four Kingdoms was oblivious to the renown of Duke Black Iron.
As a top-tier power at the mid-level Monarch rank, Duke Black Iron was already famous before Cyart’s rise, having once joined forces with Cyart King to fight against a high-level Monarch from Lorne. Though defeated but still honorable, they successfully lured the enemy, escaped, and achieved a significant strategic goal, much to the lifelong shame of that high-level Monarch.
That old man was also the beginning of the Fischer family’s ascendancy into the noble hierarchy.
Owing to Lucius’s heroic sacrifice, he granted the Fischer family an official entry ticket into the aristocracy.
Byrne calmly opened the black envelope, and as he read the contents, he couldn’t help but frown.
He could be certain that the letter was indeed from Duke Black Iron himself and not forged by anyone else.
Because on the letter was a powerful aura specifically affixed by a Monarch Level power, it could only come from Duke Black Iron, like wrought iron, weapons, blades, cold to the bone.
It seemed as if nothing in the world could soften it, everything would be penetrated by its firm and mighty aura.
“Only a strong person at the mid-level Monarch rank could retain their aura for so long without it dissipating…”
Byrne took a deep breath and then continued to read the letter, his eyes gradually revealing a tremendous shock.
He hastily gripped the envelope tight, his brow furrowing deeply.
“This matter is too significant, perhaps it will require a vote by family members to decide…”
His face showed disbelief, but he soon engaged in serious contemplation.
“Perhaps this matter does not even need a vote, because we must do it. However, if the Fischer family follows the instructions in the letter, we will be taking a significant risk. Although I can defy Ariel Romann, the Fischer family simply cannot defy Duke Black Iron…”
“Especially now that I have seen the contents of this letter, there’s no way for the Fischer family to refuse.”
Byrne closed his eyes, his brow tightly knitted.
Duke Black Iron hoped that the Fischer family would help them transport a special product from the Aphotic Sea, “Ashes of Death.”
The product looks like black ash and upon contact, it manifests cries of fear and despair. It comes from the corpses of residents of the Aphotic Sea and is widely used in various evil cult rituals.
Basically, those large-scale heretical rituals require “Ashes of Death” to be completed.
All True Gods Churches strictly prohibit the sale of “Ashes of Death,” and anyone involved in selling it is treated as colluding with heretical cults, with very severe consequences.
“With this letter slapped in my face like this, the Fischer family has absolutely no room to refuse.”
Byrne let out a long sigh. If not for the influence of the Romann family, the Lion clan would not have obtained the East Coast Province so easily, and it would not have been so simple for the Fischer family to acquire the Four Towns.
“Since the Fischer family enjoys the protection of taking sides, without a doubt, we also have to assume the corresponding risks.”
Tasks assigned by true powerhouses must be done, and they must be done well, there’s no choice!
Furthermore, as long as the Fischer family does this, they will be deeply bound to the Romann family in the future, just like the various tests they have always given to the Daybreakers.
“Regarding the issue of the Romann family’s heir, such matters must be carefully sided with, and it’s best to find a way to know the personal stance of Duke Black Iron.”
Byrne opened his eyes, filled with contemplation. He was well aware of the severe consequences of internal siding, and with that risk came high rewards.
“The good news is that with Chris’s presence, at least the Fischer family now has the privilege of taking sides among the bigwigs. The bad news, however, is that siding also means high-risk gambling; the traditionally cautious Fischer family must also take risks.”
The impending death of Duke Black Iron would doubtlessly be an event that could cause turmoil throughout all of Cyart, and it’s unpredictable how the Romann family would respond. Should the Romann family fall into internal strife once more, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The allure of this matter would definitely not be small; at worst, it could even lead to the downfall of Cyart.
Byrne shook his head and finally decided to take part in tonight’s sacrifice to the Great Lord of the Lost.
“It seems we need a vote with the Scales of Faith again.”
In the sacrificial chamber on the second underground level of Fischer Manor, everyone was waiting eagerly, and each member of the Dawn Church watched the new Great Priest with respect.
Shortly after Byrne arrived, the sacrifice officially began.
Lilian had rehearsed countless times, able to remember each sacrificial procedure specified by Irene, with all her motions thoroughly conforming to the rules.
They were sacrificing two top-tier Mysterious rare artifacts, “Rupture” and “Pure White Glove,” to express gratitude to the great Lord of the Lost for bestowing miracles once again.
“Great Lord of the Lost, please accept our sincere offerings…”
Lilian murmured with her eyes closed, her face unabashedly devout.
Karl gazed at the Fischer family’s new Priest, Byrne’s daughter Lilian.
She had returned years later, seemingly more radical in thought than Irene. Besides, Lilian had also become excellent companions with the Spiritual Dragon.
“A Spiritual Dragon, eh?”
The Spiritual Dragon grew slowly; it remained a little “young dragon” even after many years, and it likely wouldn’t mature even when Lilian’s generation had mostly passed away.