novelonline Chapter 3786 The Hero's Bullet and the Banquet
Chapter 3786 The Hero's Bullet and the Banquet
Chapter 3786 The Hero's Bullet and the Banquet
Miss Eden, of course, would not accept Shad's thanks, and she corrected him:
“Caller of Gods, please don’t say that. I didn’t cheat for you just now; it was all your own choice.”
"Chairman Le Norman and I are on your left and right sides respectively. When we choose cards, the probability of choosing the card facing the opposite direction is very small. Miss Eden, you knew in advance that the card facing me was the King, right?"
The sorceress did not answer the question:
"Following your clues, I found Cherub Lake on the outskirts of Huntington."
"Oh?"
Shad hadn't expected her to act so quickly:
Did that lady give you directions?
Miss Eden nodded and then shook her head:
"That woman told me that although this era does not allow mortals to directly ascend to demigod status, my current strength does indeed have the potential to improve within the thirteenth ring. She gave me a test, but also pointed me in the right direction. Although my strength did not increase directly, that woman gave me a Ring of Destiny that resonated with me—a sacred destiny."
I will use this destiny to fight against Mr. Serpent, and after the battle of fate, I will also know the path to continue. Summoner, I truly thank you this time.
The Cherubim presenting the Ring of Fate was something Shad hadn't anticipated, but the church's growing power was ultimately a good thing for him.
"The fact that you were able to meet that lady and receive her help means that she approved of you. I was just showing you the way."
Miss Eden knew, of course, that Shad was just being modest:
"Currently, the Church of the Five Gods can only provide you with these curved arcs and counterfeit rings, but I have some additional information. This is not considered a leak of the Church's secrets; the following information is simply something the Church does not wish to tell you for the time being—we possess a genuine Ring of Destiny."
This is something that Shad indeed didn't know:
"You're not talking about the 'punishing evil' destiny in the hands of the balanced chosen ones, or the 'sacred' destiny you just received, are you?"
"No, it's another one—the Destiny of the Hero. This ring comes from the Church of Dawn, and was found on a stone tablet deep within the Church's Grand Library. The ring is inlaid in the upper half of the stone tablet, while the lower half contains information about the ring's origin."
The Church of Dawn attempted to translate those ancient runes, a destiny originating from the dark and chaotic era of the Fourth Age, condensed and left behind in the later years of a demigod-level sorcerer. Do you know the heroes in fairy tales? This destiny refers to the fate of those heroes in fairy tales.
Miss Eden said this, and Shad then asked:
"Is this ring in the hands of the Church of Dawn?"
"Yes, the news has just arrived. The Ring of Fate was delivered to the island this morning. We haven't found a Ring Mage who resonates with it yet. Miss Beas has already gone to the Church of Dawn to participate in the testing."
The reason we're not telling you is because the Church believes it should hold a ring of destiny within its own hands. It's hard to say what will happen in the final battle, and the Church needs to keep a trump card up its sleeve, even though no one knows how it will be used yet.
The fate of "Hero" sounds just like the "Punish Evil" and "Hope" that Iluna possesses, both filled with positive and uplifting meanings. However, since Iluna has already resonated with "Hero," "Punish Evil," and "Hope," according to Ms. White, she most likely won't resonate with the fourth ring.
Shad admitted that he had designs on the ring, and upon returning to the ship, he revealed the news of the "Hero" ring to Luvia.
"Have you gotten this close to that person with the [Sun Crest]?"
Luvia, in a good mood, joked that with only one coin left in her hand, she didn't perform a special divination, but instead used her divination cards for a regular reading. After Act VII begins, such ordinary divinations without external assistance will be difficult to perform, so she cherished the opportunity to divine before tonight.
"This ring will find a suitable resonance partner, and that resonance partner is on our side."
How broad is the scope of "our camp"?
Luvia shook her head:
"At least it's not the witches, nor you or me. Since it's a destiny possessed by heroes in fairy tales, I think I can guess who will ultimately obtain it. Let's not worry about the ring for now; fate will find the right person. Now that the ring has arrived on Fatummister Island, it will definitely play a role in tonight's grand drama."
I suspected that the Church of the Five Gods would possess at least one true Ring of Fate, and everything is proceeding according to plan.
Luvia glanced at the view of the dock below the snow-capped mountains outside the window, then asked Shad:
"Four hours left, are you ready?"
"The chosen ones have been notified, and the priests and doctors will also be coming. We have devised a meticulous plan, and the sword and shield have been forged. The circle and the arc each have their destinations. Regardless of the outcome of tonight's card game, I will go to the mountaintop to retrieve the [Miracle] and the [Luck] from the center of Oracle Square."
Yes, everything is ready, Luvia. I will lead everyone to victory in the final battle, just as I have always done.
Luvia then asked:
"Mr. Snake could have foreseen all your current preparations. I won't interfere in matters of the gods, but do you have any additional preparations for dealing with Mr. Snake?"
"The nun who is about to return, and the one-hit kill gun with the First Flame."
Luvia was somewhat puzzled:
"Wasn't that gun what the demon wanted? Now that the weapon demon is no longer around, what significance does that gun hold for tonight?"
"I don't know either, but if you have bullets, you can't be without a pistol."
He opened his palm; the golden bullet had been lying in his pocket for a whole day.
"The [Gun of Kindness], the [One-Hit Kill Pistol], and that angel-level [One-Hit Kill Pistol], I'm very curious about which relic fired that last shot."
The girl with purple eyes looked at the bullet and then at Shad. She felt that the bullet and the pistol were probably not meant for Mr. Snake.
Shad worried that the twilight this evening would freeze, plunging the entire island into a near-apocalyptic state, completely isolating Fatummst from the outside world.
Fortunately, this didn't happen this time. However, as dusk fell, the thick fog from a few days ago once again enveloped the island. Although the fog didn't reach the snow-capped mountains, its area was larger than before. The mermaids reported that a third of the entire Falling Star Bay was covered by the fog.
Although this fog doesn't possess any extraordinary properties yet, it's certainly not a good omen.
Before dinner, Shad, having nothing to do, went to the cabin and chatted with everyone for a bit. Everyone was in a different state as they faced the final battle. Vanessa, Galina, and Megan weren't thinking too much about it; they were all actively preparing and looking forward to the party and entertainment after the big battle.
Grandma Cassandra had the best attitude. Seeing that Shad had come specifically to talk to her, she smiled and told Shad to chat a little more with Rita and Sirius in the laboratory.
Sylvia, Dorothy, and Lacey worked together to stabilize the portal, and when Shad came over for a chat, they only gave him a few perfunctory replies.
Luvia and Bella were conducting another divination. Bella believed that one of the Great Witches would break through her current level and reach a higher peak during this great battle. She and Luvia both felt that it should refer to Claire's advancement from the eleventh-level Great Witch to the twelfth level.
Shad couldn't find Claire; she was busy in town dealing with the relocation of the Fatu people and the town's defenses for the night. However, when she rushed back before dinner, she did manage to have a brief moment of intimacy with Shad.
Among the great witches, Flora was the most confident. The artist was completely unfazed, even preparing to draw the grand scenes that might occur during tonight's battle:
"Such opportunities are rare, Shad. Will there be a spectacle like the giant crystal statue at the 'Throne Ground' tonight?"
The strangest behavior came from Sylvie. When Shad found her, she was standing alone on the edge of the deck, holding onto the railing, facing the ocean and watching the sunset. The fog was thick, but some of the twilight scenery was still visible.
"Dinner is almost here, what are you thinking about?"
"Shad asked," Sylvie inquired, looking at him as he approached. Since arriving on Fatummister Island with the Radiant Messenger after the year-end holidays, her anticipation for taking her relationship with Shad further had grown stronger. Miss Elizabeth had urged her several times, and Luvia had also given subtle hints.
She wanted to confront Xia De before the final battle, but ultimately she couldn't bring herself to say it:
"After the battle of destiny is over, I want to talk to you about something."
"No problem, I appreciate your approach of not discussing important matters before a major battle."
Shad said with a smile, and looking at his smiling face, Sylvie Aurora felt that she really couldn't wait any longer.
Before dinner began, Emilia, Daniste, and Iluna all arrived on the ship to attend the banquet before the final battle of destiny.
The witches value rituals. In the past, the time of the final battle in the stories of the chosen ones could not be completely determined. But since the time is clear this time, they naturally want to give everyone time to sit together before the final battle begins.
Xia De had been thinking about whether he should say something before the banquet began, but after preparing for a long time, when the crystal chandelier in the banquet hall illuminated the beautiful faces around the long table, he felt that the sentences he had prepared in advance were a bit pretentious.
Ellie leaned to the left of his chair, Winnie stood behind him to the right, and Mia stood on the table. All the girls who cared about Shad and who cared about him were now present, so Shad stood up, holding his wine glass, let out a long breath, and smiled as he said to everyone:
"Finally, we've reached this moment again."