OBS Chapter 3791 The Final Seal
Chapter 3791 The Final Seal
Chapter 3791 The Final Seal
As Ellie and Mia set off from the beach, the other five candidates on the island also determined their locations.
They all tried to contact their respective factions, but as soon as the idea crossed their minds, they realized that if they relied on external help tonight's performance, they would only come in last place, even if they won.
So the five figures headed towards the snow mountain like Ellie. But if viewed from above, apart from Ellie, who was happily walking in a straight line and trusting Mia and her intuition, the others were all circling around in the fog along an arc.
At the round table in the Drowned Ghost Tavern—
"With the initial positions determined, this card game is divided into two phases. In the first phase, players draw 3 cards each turn and then use their cards to control their characters to find and break 13 'seals' on the snowy mountain. Once all the seals are ineffective, the second phase begins."
During the first phase, there is no limit to the number of cards that can be used each turn. Each time a seal is broken, the character gains a permanent buff during the game, and the corresponding player draws an additional 5 cards.
The seals the characters must find are powers left behind by the god of fate in ancient legends. Therefore, their attempt to break them will inevitably encounter obstacles from destiny. Lost in the thick fog, they now enter their first round. Please draw cards and provide a strategy for dealing with this situation.
Each of the five people received three brand-new cards, and everyone except Shad now had six cards in their hands. Ms. White placed the hourglass, its surface shimmering with silver sand, on her left; this marked the time allotted for each turn to think.
In reality, the flow of time around this round table, which is located "outside the stage," is different from the flow of time on Fatummister Island, which is the "stage." Therefore, even if the time for each round of reflection is fixed, it will not affect the efficiency of the actors exploring the island.
"As expected, the seal has been shattered."
At this moment, Shad finally confirmed the story of the seventh act: actively breaking the seal to release the final enemy of the destiny story—Mr. Snake, the Serpent of Doomsday. Looking at the three newly drawn cards in his hand, he guessed that this method of breaking the seal would likely harm Mr. Snake, who would soon be freed.
He then threw out the card he had just drawn:
"【Weather - Snow】: Change the weather and summon a heavy snowfall on the island. The Snow Maiden will receive the help of the snowflakes."
Shad temporarily kept [Fate/Inspiration] and [Action/Defense] in mind, wanting to understand the types of cards in the game during the first few rounds.
The other four players, based on Shad's words, were also pondering how to dispel the fog's influence. The silver sand fell silently in the hourglass; the unusual timing gave Shad a sense of alienation, as if he had entered another world. And this scene before him was merely the beginning of everything that would happen tonight.
"I hope Luvia and the others are safe and sound. This card game will probably continue until around midnight."
On the Radiant Messenger, with the official start of Act VII, the chaotic fate rendered conventional divination ineffective, but at the same time, it made divination methods aided by external forces more accurate than usual.
Luvia and Bella were using the [Stadium of Fate] together for a simple divination. The purple aura generated when the relic activated its effect gradually subsided, and Miss Eliza opened the enclosed area of the cabin, allowing the diviners to return to the banquet hall.
The witches who remain on the ship are Bella, Claire, Granny Cassandra, and Flora, while the other five witches have led their teams to the snowy mountain region.
The fortune tellers have given good news:
"Don't worry about Ellie and Mia for now. They've just been caught up in the story of Act VII. As Shad guessed, the candidates must personally destroy the seal to release Mr. Snake."
Flora was puzzled:
"Because to eliminate the snake, you must first release it, right?"
"That's only one reason. The more important reason is that releasing the snake through the story of Act VII is equivalent to performing an ancient ritual of destiny. The snake is released by the candidates, which means that the snake owes a debt on the level of destiny, so its power will be greatly weakened when facing the candidates in the subsequent battles."
Every gift has a price, and the sword of fate is always double-edged; this story is indeed fitting as the seventh act.
Bella explained, and then provided further information:
"The third shock of fate will arrive around midnight, by which time the five candidates should have reached the summit area. Luvia and I have adjusted our plans. Flora, you go now to search for Stella's whereabouts; we need to know her current condition."
During Act VII, we can't abruptly enter the game, so you should approach her like an owl, minimizing your presence as much as possible.
Flora's owl form can be considered her true form, and the owl's appearance in the background has a much lower impact than the appearance of the twelfth-order Death Witch.
"Shouldn't we go find Ellie and Mia?"
Flora remained worried, but Luvia shook her head:
“Ellie, being a unicorn, is far stronger than Stella, who is a sixth-ringed unicorn. Stella is more worthy of our concern. Granny Cassandra, please take the people and Claire back to the Snow Mountain Hall and go to the Fatu people's warehouse to find something.”
"what?"
Claire asked.
"The right eye of the Ouroboros."
Luvia said:
"The message you brought back from Ms. White said that the [Ouroboros Eye] actually has two parts, left and right. The left eye has become a relic and is in Mr. Snake's hands; we had been searching for the right eye until tonight when the seventh act officially began, and the divination finally yielded a result: that sacred object has always been in the hands of you Fatu people."
Bella even helped her summarize the characteristics of that relic:
"Its size isn't fixed, but it should be roughly the size of an eye or nearly spherical. Its power may be suppressed, but it definitely possesses characteristics related to 'seeing into fate.' You and Granny Cassandra should search again; the older the artifact, the more likely it is to be that sacred relic."
This item is extremely important to us; using our right eye to restrict our left is only one purpose. Before Mr. Snake appears, Luvia and I can use this relic to directly see what's happening in the seventh act of the card game.
So Granny Cassandra and Claire set off together, leaving only Bella as the witch on the ship. But Miss Elizabeth, Winnie, and Hillis were still on board, so there were currently enough people on board.
"Should we go check out the Drowned Ghost Tavern?"
"Hillis asked."
“Don’t rush. We need to leave a backup team on the ship. However, we can send Tifa to Sylvia’s tower to inform her of the current situation. Then, have Dorothy and Lacey return first. After Flora finds Stella, she’ll probably need their help with spatial positioning. Also…”
Luvia looked out the window at the thick fog:
"The one among the five candidates who was manipulated, or who is actually an accomplice of the Serpent, will surely make a move tonight. Mr. Serpent will probably also send his Ring of Destiny holders to compete with the candidates for the chance to break the seal."
The Serpent's minions should have already set off; Vanessa and the Church's forces are going to intercept them—that's the main battlefield right now. In an hour, Bella and I will use the [Seat of Fate] again to divine whether our plans need adjustment. Until then, all we can do is wait.
The candidates, shrouded in mist, are trying to find their way to the foot of the snow-capped mountain with the help of their respective card players. Cards are tossed onto the table one by one, the fine sand flowing down almost silently, as everyone around the table stares intently at their hands, pondering their next move.
Ellie, carrying the cat, had already successfully passed through the pine forest at the foot of the mountain and entered the snow-capped mountain area.
"Ang~"
The mountain wind, carrying snowflakes, blew against her face. Ellie asked the cat on her head if it felt cold, and if so, if it did, it could transfer the snowflakes to its back.
The cat simply flicked its tail, and a tiny flame ignited between its tail fins, instantly warming Ellie's surroundings. Standing still and looking at the road ahead, the little unicorn chose the path on the left and walked towards it.
Although she could fly, she felt it was better to walk through the snow-capped mountains for now. She didn't know where she was going, but at least she wasn't alone, so Ellie became exceptionally brave.
The blowing snow was dispelled by the warmth of the cat's tail on her head, and the faint sounds in the mist did not bother the simple-minded unicorn. Although she could occasionally sense something watching her from the distance in the darkness, when Ellie stopped to check the situation, she found that those terrifying things in the dark did not come to bother her.
"hold head high!"
Ellie raised her horn, releasing silvery moonlight, and after confirming that the enemies who should have blocked her way would not approach, she continued to carry Mia forward.
Having traversed mountain paths and passed through hidden caves, the unicorn shattered the ice walls blocking its way. Finally, on a cliff it had never been before, the unicorn and the cat encountered their enemy.
The dark shadows writhed and gathered together on the ground, eventually merging with the snow to form a large black and white snake.
The location here is quite secluded, and hidden at the end of the cliff behind this hidden path is the ice wall behind the giant serpent, which faintly emits a golden light.
The snake appeared to be guarding the ice wall. Ellie couldn't tell whether the snake's appearance was the result of a ritual or summoned by some powerful divine artifact, but it was clear that she had encountered a formidable enemy.
"hold head high!"
The little unicorn tried to communicate with the snake, but the snake refused to talk to her. Seeing that the intruder did not leave, the large black and white snake slithered along the snow.