1437 Resurrection Part 2 (1/2)

The demons were behaving cautiously on the island, producing iron ore while supreme demons stood guard around the teleportation portal. They had never seen Saleen in such a foul mood before.

He did not vent his anger and frustration at the demons, however: He was a mage and would never do something like unless there was a good reason.

Furthermore, the grandmaster said that luoluokaluo was tough to kill, to begin with, and the contract within his soul had not disappeared. The chances of seeing Nailisi resurrected were high. That was good news.

But there was little hope for Rafel. The truth is, the combat angel had no desire to continue living after her god had perished. What made her stay behind all these years were the metal angels in her care. There was no one else to look after them.

That is until Saleen promised to watch over them in case something happened to her. Once that arrangement was in place, there was little keeping Rafel tethered to the world. After the metal angels embraced the faith of the God of Magic Net, they could be resurrected in the divine kingdom of the God of Magic Net, as long as that god stayed alive. In other words, the metal angels were in good hands.

Generally speaking, if difficulties arose with resurrection, the gods typically gave up on their angels. Rafel knew that Saleen would honor his commitment and do right by them. After all, those angels were still more powerful than level-10 humans.

A level-10 human was capable of leading a squadron of elite soldiers even in ancient times.

People like Saleen were good to their subordinates, which put Rafel's mind at ease and allowed her to go all out in the battle with the Lord of Glory's double. She was more worried about the God of Magic Net getting killed than her own death. The battles between the gods were brutal. Few prisoners were taken, and it was common practice for the winners to devour the losers.

Only newly emerged gods would have thought of taking in servant gods.

As a veteran god, the Lord of Glory had more than enough subordinates to spare. If the God of Magic Net fell into his hands, he would have suffered a brutal death, and the metal angels would have gone down with him.

When Saleen passed through the Oceanic Ice Block on his way to the Imperial City of the Abyss, hoards of magic beasts ganged up on him. Saleen didn't bother with any of them. He simply spread his lightning territory wide open and pushed all those magic beasts outside.

He had no time to hunt those 'moving-treasure troves,' as they were popularly called. Saleen just dived into the abyss and headed for the Cemetery of Heroes.

What he saw upon his arrival was shocking.

It was a long table with heroes seated on both sides. They were all holding exquisite cutlery while enjoying an aromatic meal. Mmmm.

Saleen had no doubt about where that food came from—the double of the Lord of Glory.

While those heroes were savoring each mouthful, Saleen scanned the food with his Eye of Souls and found that it was manifestations of energy purer than magic nuclei instead of the joints of meat as he imagined.

The general was seated on one end of the long table; a piece of broken-divine persona graced his plate.

The general then called Saleen when he saw him and said, ”We heroes have long lost our sense of taste, Saleen. If we were to enjoy ourselves, we could only look for it in the gods. Since you're here, I'd like to share something with you if I may. Let me tell you how to absorb the power of gods.”

Saleen walked toward the general but didn't see the grandmaster at his side. He bowed and said, ”General, my bonded creature, a luoluokaluo, was killed by that demigod. Please do something to save her.”

Humans had shared amicable relationships with demons in ancient times. From the general's perspective, such a request from Saleen was quite normal. Humans back then did not fear demons.

”Saleen, you'd need to strengthen your soul before I can find a way to save her. For now, do please join us at the table, mmm?”

The general pointed to the chair at his side. The hero seated on his left gave up his seat voluntarily. A new chair was put in its place.

Saleen sat down as requested, and the general continued, ”We all served a king back in the magic dynasty when we were alive. The Imperial City of the Abyss had originally been a territory of that king. No need to tell you how the place sank to the bottom of the ocean. We all knew it would happen sooner or later. All of us who died in that battle transformed into heroic spirits.”

Saleen had no idea why the general was going on and on about this ancient history! He had no choice but to listen quietly and patiently until the general got to the point. Surely there was one!

”After we were transformed into heroic spirits, we were protected by our graves, which meant that we were almost prevented entirely from getting a true death. But then again, that simply means that we're suffering indefinite imprisonment. His majesty all those years ago built a huge cemetery to keep us from feeling as if we were suffering. Regardless of how large the cemetery is, to us it's a cage. Further, this place is already run down and no one ever comes here. What would be the meaning of our continuing to live then?”

Saleen couldn't imagine what that felt like…nor was he interested in finding out. His mind kept wandering back to Nailisi's corpse lying in the crystal coffin. That meant her body would be preserved perfectly for the next three to five thousand years. Saleen was still feeling very anxious.

”Alright, I'm telling this to you and hope you'll partake of this delightful meal with us. Consider it a reward for baiting the demigod here. No need to hurry. I know how your bonded creature died—her heart was torn up. It would have been the end for other creatures, but this luoluokaluo of yours should have gained several powers, making resurrection quite easy. On the other hand, think about it. That would leave her with seven types of powers from now on. And her lifespan will be more than halved as well.”

Saleen was stunned. He knew nothing about that?!

”Your power of soul is still too weak. The reason I invited you to dine with us is to strengthen it. Then I'll find the demon brand on the luoluokaluo within. By doing so, she will be almost completely resurrected.

Saleen sighed a long breath and said, ”Thaaank you.”