645 Strange Circumstances (1/2)
The entire sky was like a boiling pot of soup. Countless beams of rainbow streaked across the sky as terrifying booms continued to be heard. In the blink of an eye, the battle has been escalated to a level that ordinary people could no longer be able to participate in. Despite standing at such a long distance away, Ye Qingxuan was still able to sense the earth-shattering clashes through Jiu Xiao Huan Pei. Countless music theories were produced and destroyed rapidly, just like constellations that have extinguished and reborn once again. The movements were stacked in one place while being entangled by countless melodies, as wind and fire were unleashed together seamlessly.
Despite facing the onslaught from two Scepters, Schubert's rhythm remained steady and unchanged, like the resilient reef hidden within the crashing waves. The situation might seem chaotic, but it was slowly but surely becoming more controlled. When faced with such an enemy, the more one tried to attack, the more one would feel powerless, yet this was the only way. Once the initiative has been lost, one would lose the battle completely. Battles between man against two Scepters were as such.
”That's really impressive.” Ye Qingxuan sighed softly before turning back, ”Why is it that everyone likes to scare people from the back nowadays?”
There was nothing behind him. There was no one on the quiet and empty street either.
”I hate this kind of suspense.” Ye Qingxuan sighed and rubbed his eyebrows impatiently, ”Or do you actually think you can really hide yourself from me? Naberius…”
Flames lit up and danced in the pair of eyes, creating a contrast against the fleeting black figure. An awkward laughter could be heard. Black smoke appeared out of thin air, wriggling like a snake. Soon after, the clear sounds of something expanding could be heard as bones and muscles and finally fresh blood appeared. In the end, a naked man walked out of the black smoke and shortly after, grand and majestic clothes grew out from his body before a black top hat appeared at last.
”My dear friend, your most loyal friend, Naberius, is here at your command.” The man smile and used his finger to push up his hat, ”I was full of confidence in my Symphony of Predestination, so much so that even the Religious Court of Inquiry should not have been able to find me. Alas, I am still unable to hide from you, even if it has become half-aether. Can you tell me where did I go wrong?”
”No, your movement is fine. Even the Religious Court of Inquiry would not have been able to detect you.” Ye Qingxuan shook his head, ”The problem lies with you.”
People with intelligence only needed to be told once. Naberius was stunned for a while before realization dawned on him. He shook his head, ”I almost forgot. You are the savior who killed Leviathan personally. This suit of body has usurped the bloodline of Leviathan, so naturally I won't be able to hide it from you.”
Ye Qingxuan did not respond, except to nod faintly, ”It's a good idea.”
Indeed. Regardless if the Leviathan blood was created from Firebird and the blood of Mordred, or it was used as a foundation for an unknown number of demon bloodlines and music theories, a brand new body was created eventually. Without question, Naberius' talent was top-notch and his techniques and intelligence were also perfect. Other than the fact that he was a Dark Musician, there were no other problems.
The Chief Inquisitor of the Religious Court of Inquiry and the most talented Dark Musician of the past century have finally met within the Ultimate, yet there was no killing or shouting between them. Both of them stood far apart, keeping a safe distance between each other as they tried to stop themselves from thinking of sneaking an attack on the other. They behaved like long-lost friends who have finally met once more. They asked about each other in a cordial manner.
”It has been so long. You seem to be in good spirits.” Naberius looked at him, ”Have you gotten used to the music theory that I gave you previously?”
”Not too bad.” Ye Qingxuan was grateful, ”It was a great help when I was combining the music theory of Hyakume.”
”That's good to hear.” Naberius seemed to genuinely pleased, ”I was right all along. You should have become a Dark Musician.”
”Surely we don't have to go through all this all over again?” Ye Qingxuan replied casually, ”But, should you decide to come over to the good side, I can leave a place for you in the Religious Court of Inquiry.”
Naberius seemed tempted, ”And if I ask for the title of a 'Bishop'?”
”It can be considered,” Ye Qingxuan replied with all seriousness.
”That's all?” Naberius frowned, ”That's not good enough, Mr Ye. If you come over to my side, I can make sure that you are on the same level as me! Can't you see the difference?”
Ye Qingxuan countered, ”Do you think a sane person would rather join the Religious Court of Inquiry or become a Dark Musician?”
Naberius was unmoved, ”No, any sane person would probably not consider either of those choices?”
”Oh, you're right.” Ye Qingxuan smiled with a shrug, ”Does that mean that I have been rejected?”
”Don't come to a conclusion so quickly, my friend.” Naberius smiled, ”Let me think for a while more.”
”Then I look forward to hearing from you soon.” Ye Qingxuan smiled, ”See you again?”
”See you again.” Naberius bade his farewell.
Ye Qingxuan took two steps back before turning around to leave. Only Naberius was left alone to remain standing on his spot.
After a long time, he sighed softly as a roar could be heard in the sky. He raised his head and looked at the spot that Ye Qingxuan was standing a while ago.