OBS Chapter 4012 Believers of the Ancient Gods
Chapter 4012 Believers of the Ancient Gods
Chapter 4012 Believers of the Ancient Gods
"What an amazing power! It can actually make the fire seed separate from the corpse and appear on its own."
Seeing Shad cast the spell, Mr. Copps remarked:
"I suppose you have something like a container to hold them, right? Is this divine magic? I was worried you'd be researching them, but it seems you've found the most proper way to handle them. I won't look at your container; remember to come pick up the [Active Metal] on Friday."
Xia De was very surprised:
"Mr. Copps, how did you know I had a container?"
“I even know that your container must be in the shape of an eye. Actually, I captured six corpses, and one of them has already been destroyed. During my research, I discovered that ‘eyes’ can contain ‘sparks of life’. Although I only experimented on the eyes of ordinary corpses, those eyes only lasted for less than two seconds before undergoing a flesh mutation, but I think that more powerful eyes could probably truly contain ‘sparks of life’.”
Shad was certain that his face beneath the mask must be filled with astonishment. Mr. Copps had discovered these things in just a few hours:
"Mr. Copps, did you really only start researching this today?"
Mr. Copps replied:
"I have read some records that the ancient Death Order once conducted research on similar things, attempting to erase these life forces that should not transcend death. That was during the distant First and Second Ages. Once the spark of life is ignited, it cannot be easily extinguished, so finding a container to contain it is the most correct approach."
Some 'vessels' cast by death worshippers from that era have survived. I don't have them, and I don't know what they are, but I think you've probably found one.
"Mr. Copps, are you a worshipper of the ancient gods?"
Shad continued to ask, but this time the gravedigger did not answer:
"The fire in your hand is about to go out. Once it does, a lot of troublesome corpses will appear here in the near future, so if you don't have anything else to do, you'd better leave now."
Although Shad suddenly became curious about this businessman he had known for a year and a half, he still nodded. After all, he could ask more questions when he came back on Friday, and Mr. Copps wouldn't be leaving.
But Lacey didn't want to leave; she asked a question that Shad hadn't expected:
"Mr. Copps, do you know anything about 'leather goods'?"
The pale-faced man still wore an impatient expression.
"I understand, this falls under the category of necromancy, but the knowledge I offer is not free."
"We found an unclaimed leather item and want to know the details of the last person who used it."
Lacey said, and Mr. Cops nodded:
“I possess a unique skill called the Skin Inquiry Technique. Originally invented by ancient druids to extract information about the murderer from the fur of the victimized animal, I have modified it to also be effective on such filthy relics. Bring the piece of skin here on Friday, and I can cast the spell once. You are quite regular customers here, and this relic transaction is rather large, so the cost for the spell, including materials and labor, will be 5 pounds.”
The price was right, and Shad nodded in agreement. He then left with Lacey and poured all the fire he had into the fire source in the forest.
The "Spark Source" currently in Xia De's possession has only absorbed the sparks from the Church's giant "Spark Source" and the sparks from the "mutated life form" in the sewers, in addition to the sparks from the [Active Metal] itself.
Compared to the previous two, the difference between the ignition sources for these five corpses was roughly equivalent to the difference between a full-power gas lamp and a match.
Therefore, after absorbing the new spark, the spark source floating in Shad's hand remained unchanged. Only after the flame eye returned to its metallic state did Shad ask Lacey:
Do you know anything about Mr. Copps' background?
The red-haired princess, having removed her mask, turned to look at the cemetery beyond the woods:
"I don't know. I learned about this place from a writer, who in turn learned about it from a doctor. Apparently, the doctor learned about it from the former group leader. We didn't have any in-depth conversations with Mr. Cops in the past, since we always came at night and nobody was in the mood for idle chatter."
"Former team leader? That was twenty years ago. By that reckoning, Mr. Copps must be at least forty or fifty years old this year, right? He doesn't look that old."
"It's not surprising that ring sorcerers who study necromancy have the skills to maintain their youthful appearance, is it?"
Lacey asked Xia De:
"What, you feel there's something wrong with this businessman?"
Shade shook his head:
"No, not really. It's just that the other party suddenly brought up something related to the Ancient God Cult, which surprised me. I can go see the priest tomorrow morning. Although he didn't say much about the 'Fire Seed' during the group meeting last Saturday, since Mr. Cops said that the Ancient Death Cult had done research on the 'Fire Seed,' the priest might be able to offer some help in that regard."
However, there are remnants of ancient containers. I wonder which is more stable, those containers or my source of fire.
He took Lacey's hand, dropped the crystal shoe, and returned home.
Lacey's question about "leather" was purely on a whim, but since Mr. Copps could offer help, that was certainly welcome. Of course, the girls all found these unique relic derivatives quite disgusting; when Shad mentioned them at dinner, they unanimously objected.
"Don't say this during dinner!"
However, Luvia was indeed curious about the witch's mother. And after Shad and Lacey returned home, Galina offered some interesting speculations:
"Could it be that the renegade from the [Truth Society] died long ago, and someone obtained her skin, became her by wearing her human skin, and then used this image to marry Vigo's father?"
After all, if one piece of leather can appear, a second one might appear too. About ten years ago, when I was still an apprentice, Granny Cassandra mentioned that she had encountered a perverted ring sorcerer who liked to collect 'leather items,' and that human ring sorcerers cooperating with the [Leather Collection Hall] were not uncommon.
This was a casual chat at home before going to bed for the evening. The ladies had all changed into their nightgowns and were sitting around the coffee table, chatting.
"Perhaps it's really possible to let Bella go and have her fortune told."
Luvia said she wouldn't comment on Galina's conjecture, but she noticed that Adelina, who was huddled next to Lacey, looked rather unwell, clearly frightened. So Luvia asked with concern:
"Adelina, what's wrong?"
The red-haired princess shook her head; she was indeed somewhat frightened. Although she had faced Mr. Snake in the snowy mountains, she thought the Doomsday Snake was merely powerful and twisted, not as disgusting or terrifying as this.
"That leather item, that's it."
She tugged at her older sister's sleeve and whispered:
"Sister, can I sleep with you tonight?"
Lacey's expression clearly showed her reluctance. She had come to Shad's place on a weekend, not just to sleep with her younger sister.
This time, Galina helped Lacia out:
“Adelina, you can sleep downstairs with my maids tonight. They live together, there are many of them. Mia is also resting downstairs, you can try to persuade her to lie down next to your pillow.”
Adelina nodded quickly, then whispered to Shad:
"If I actually go to Arcadia, will I encounter something similar?"
Shad comforted him:
"The thing left behind by Vigo's mother was probably last used nearly thirty years ago. Even if the main body of the [Leather Goods Guild] was present in the area at that time, it's impossible that it hasn't left all these years."
Adelina was relieved. Luvia didn't want to say much about it, but she did remind Shad:
"Dannister said the matter with the Vatican will be resolved within two days, but who knows what might happen then? You need to be prepared to personally intervene."
Will we need Shad?
Galina rested her hand on the sofa armrest, propped her head up with her hand, and looked at Shad:
"Sometimes even I have to marvel at the magic of time. In less than two years, you've already come this far."
At 10 p.m., everyone prepared to rest. Agelina went downstairs with Mia and the maids, while Galina, Lacia, and Luvia stayed on the second floor with Shad.
Luvia then brought up again the night Megan had stayed over not long ago, and her suggestion to have Shad get a new bed, which the princess strongly supported:
"While theoretically, even a single bed can make for a pleasant night, it's always good to have more space. Besides, Shad, your bed, though filled with memories, has been used for over a year, hasn't it? Aren't you going to replace the furniture?"
Jialina burst out laughing:
"Now that you mention it, it reminds me of that time when Shad's bed was changed. Wasn't that when you and Dorothy first spent the night at Shad's? It was quite an eventful night—the bed even collapsed!"
Lacey wasn't shy at all; on the contrary, she looked proud.
"I will remember that night for the rest of my life. Although Shad's skills were not as refined as they are now, his recklessness and rudeness at the time have a unique charm when I think back on them now."
"Okay, okay, stop talking, I'll change it, I'll change it!"
Amid Luvia's laughter, Shad interrupted Lacey:
"But it shouldn't be too big either, since the room size is limited."
Lacey nodded:
"No problem, I'll help you choose one. I guarantee it will be something you and Xiaomia can both adapt to. Let's get this done this week, so today might be our anniversary."
"Anniversary?"
"Yes."
She exchanged a glance with Galina and Luvia, then smiled and gathered around Shad:
"The anniversary of the last time the old furniture was used. It would be great if it could die on its own, just like its predecessor."