698 Fifth King of Angels (1/2)
Deities walked the land, and not in the astral world… In the early Fourth Epoch, during the era of the Solomon Empire, there was no distinguishing between the worlds of myth and reality. Deities directly walked the land without the need for a descent?
This is somewhat similar to the Second Epoch as written in the City of Silver's books. The Giant King's Court and other locations are separated by a door in the real world. They just needed to pass through it and return the same way. Mortals and deities mixed together in the chaos and darkness… Also, the astral world really does correspond to deities… After hearing Viscount Mobet Zoroast's description, Klein instantly began connecting the dots.
He subconsciously swept a glance at Groselle, as this giant was very likely someone who had experienced the history of the Second Epoch!
Groselle picked up a cup larger than a wooden bucket and gulped down some melted snow as he laughed.
”Mobet, what's there to be surprised about? Why are you so solemn?”
”I've no idea why I became so solemn either.” Bit by bit, Mobet Zoroast revealed a smile. ”Haha, it might be something very normal for us, but in their eyes, it's terrifying and unbelievable. I have to use a suitable expression to describe it in order to achieve a satisfactory result. Do you still remember Frunziar's expression when we told him those stories in the very beginning? He almost knelt down to seek forgiveness from the Lord of Storms.”
”…” Klein, Danitz, and company were momentarily unsure of the expression of words they should use to respond.
Anderson leaned over to Gehrman Sparrow and said with a suppressed voice, ”I think he has the talent to be a Provoker.”
He appeared to be suppressing his voice, but his words could be heard by everyone present.
Mobet didn't mind as he chuckled before continuing, ”I know that you aren't very convinced and find it unbelievable that deities walked the lands, just like Edwina's previous reactions. Heh heh, I can give you two examples. The Chasm of Storm on Pasu Island and the Tenebrous Heaven in the Amantha mountain range were the divine kingdoms of the Lord of Storms and Evernight. They were divine kingdoms located on land. They were divine kingdoms separated from the real world by a mere illusory door!
Pasu Island? Isn't that where the holy altar of the Church of Storms is? The Amantha mountain range… Amantha means serenity in Hermes; this refers to a holy cathedral, the Cathedral of Serenity? When the deities no longer walked the land, ”Their” kingdoms became the headquarters of their respective churches? Klein instinctively believed that Mobet Zoroast wasn't lying as he used it to come to certain conclusions.
Danitz was puzzled and horrified by what he heard. He subconsciously wanted to leave, but when he saw his captain listening attentively, Gehrman Sparrow who was in thought, and Anderson Hood who wore a look of interest on his face, he could only hold back his urge as he sought a better, more comfortable seating position.
At that moment, the Elvish Songster Siatas, who was in charge of the perimeter, walked in and said with contempt, ”Do not mention that fake god. The authority of the storm only belongs to the king of us elves!”
Her voice was clear and beautiful, but her tone was filled with anger and irascibility. It felt as though she would raise her hands at any moment to shoot an arrow at Mobet Zoroast.
”Alright, I will use the words 'fake god,'” Mobet raised his hand to adjust his sharp and hard black hat.
Siatas retracted her gaze. She then said to the former Loen soldier, Frunziar Edward, who wasn't a staunch believer of the Lord of Storms, ”It's your turn!”
Frunziar raised his head a little; his expression in a trance-like state.
Apparently, he hadn't noticed the conversation and argument from before. He drew the iron-black sword beside him and walked towards the cave entrance.
Klein observed for a moment and took the opportunity to speak to the elf, Siatas.
”Do you know of Queen of Calamity, Cohinem?”
He wasn't actually sure if Cohinem was Elf King Soniathrym's subsidiary god, Queen of Calamity. His inquiry was for Elvish Songster Siatas to give him the answer.
Siatas's gentle and exquisite face immediately produced a trance-like expression like Frunziar's.
”I haven't heard 'Her' name in a long time. 'She' is the queen of us elves.
”Mobet and Frunziar didn't even know of 'Her' existence…
”Where did you encounter 'Her,' no—learn of 'Her' situation?”
As she spoke, Siatas's tone became urgent.
At that moment, Danitz looked at Gehrman Sparrow in surprise, reflecting over the revelation that the madman was so knowledgeable. He was even able to share a common topic of interest with an elf from ancient times.
”I never expected you to be a scholar… I really couldn't tell. Couldn't tell at all…” Anderson sighed as he shook his head.
Vice Admiral Iceberg Edwina likewise cast her gaze at Klein. Her limpid blue eyes had a strong desire to learn from him.
Klein answered frankly, ”I've once entered a ruin belonging to Queen of Calamity Cohinem and obtained some items.”
”Ruin?” Siatas ruminated over that word in a soft voice, her tone having seemingly lost something unimportant, but something that she couldn't bear to part with.
”From the situation inside, 'She' might not be truly dead.” After seeing Siatas's eyes light up, Klein went straight to the point. ”Do you have the Ocean Songster's potion formula? Can I use something to exchange for it?”
He felt that being honest and direct with a Beyonder from the Storm pathway was the best choice.
Siatas thought and said, ”Use one of Her Majesty's items for the exchange.”
”I only obtained a wine cup made of gold. It's already been crushed flat. Complicated patterns are engraved on it, with the Elvish phrases Calamity and Cohinem.” Klein didn't hide the truth.
”I know about that cup. It was the cup Her Majesty loved the most,” Siatas said, unable to hide her excitement. ”Deal!”
”The cup is outside.” Klein had no intention of heading above the gray fog in front of everyone.
Siatas nodded.
”I understand.