novelonline Chapter 4181 Containment of the [Leather Goods Guild]
Chapter 4181 Containment of the [Leather Goods Guild]
Chapter 4181 Containment of the [Leather Goods Guild]
As people gradually retreated to the lake, Shad asked Miss Feliananna a question:
"There are still some living people in the [Leather Goods Guild] who are being used as reserve materials. Is there any way to rescue these people?"
The two girls that Xia De saved by signing the agreement on the second floor of the clubhouse were definitely not the only two innocent people left in the clubhouse.
The doll smiled:
"I knew you'd ask that question. After containment is complete, it will take some time to stabilize the [Leather Goods Guild]. During this period, time inside the guild will be almost frozen."
Once containment procedures are fully stabilized, time will resume its internal flow, and people outside will be able to re-enter. This will certainly involve danger, but it will be far less dangerous than your intrusion today.
"At that time, whether you want to enter to rescue people or explore the other secrets of the [Leather Goods Guild], you can do so freely."
This means that the ordinary people inside the [Leather Goods Guild] still have a chance of being rescued. However, even after containment is completed, the waiting time for the guild to fully stabilize will be measured in years. Moreover, after containment is completed, a large number of complex rituals and procedures will be needed to solidify the seal, all of which represent trouble. However, St. Byron's Comprehensive Academy is happy to take on the next steps.
The main force quickly withdrew from the core area of the guild below the deck crack, but even without the three core members, the guild itself still possessed the instinct to escape danger. It tried to close the crack, but the red butterflies fluttered around it, giving this sage-level relic no chance to escape.
The tourists around the artificial lake have been cleared out. Although some curious people are still looking in this direction at the entrance of the Oakham Park pavilion on the uphill side of the artificial lake, all they can see is a normal lake surface with a few boats floating on it.
The illusionary light curtain, like an eggshell, was placed over the artificial lake. Miss Eden and the "Hand of Radiance" from the Church of Dawn, who was waiting on the lake to meet them, greeted Principal Pigman and Professor Danist.
After hearing the two thirteen-ringed members of St. Byrons refer to the doll on the "Caller of Gods'" shoulder as Miss Felian Anna, the ring sorcerers of the church did not ask any questions on the spot, but Shad believed that they were definitely guessing what the "Caller of Gods'" relationship was with St. Byrons Comprehensive Academy.
Since the plan to contain the relics was devised by that ancient witch thousands of years ago, the Church did not raise any objections and provided full assistance. Soon, except for Shad and Professor Pigman, the witches and ring sorcerers retreated to the lake to await the outcome.
Shad nodded to Professor Pigman:
"Then let's begin. I'll go first—Locking Tree Kiss."
A corner of the starry sky appeared in the spring daytime sky. Within this artificial lake area, daytime quickly turned into night, and the holy silver moon hung high above Shad's head.
It seemed as if many people were singing in the wind, and beneath that sea of stars, the thin mist symbolizing the interior of the [Leatherworks Guild] reappeared. People were drawn into the labyrinth without resistance, and as the labyrinth and relics clashed, they returned to the eerie island in the middle of the lake.
This time, however, a towering tree had appeared directly behind the building on the island in the lake, and a bonfire was burning brightly in front of the building.
The mist over the large lake beyond the island in the middle of the lake seemed to be burning like a bonfire. As the mist thinned, people could see a lush forest beyond this artificial lake, and in the distance of the forest stood the fairytale town born from enlightenment.
Blood seeped continuously from the three-story building of the guild hall, and through the glass windows covered by curtains, one could see the fighting inside continuing.
But Shad ignored all of this. The flames beneath the giant tree swayed in the night breeze as he raised his hands. He felt the starlight, the moonlight, and the cool summer night breeze before plunging his longsword into the fire.
"So it really is this mystery lock."
The doll lady said with a smile, after all, the origin of this labyrinthine lock is the story of Shad's first encounter with them.
Flames licked at the longsword, and dozens of flowing fire lines surged from the campfire, forming a long, swirling dragon in the air as they rushed toward the trembling building.
The fiery dragon ignited the building itself, while the roots of the giant tree behind it pierced through every inch of ground beneath the building's perimeter, eventually penetrating the outer walls and locking the burning structure firmly within its roots.
The Leatherwork Guild attempted to resist, its deep darkness filled with screams, roars, and curses that shook the entire space, even causing the island itself to tremble violently. However, this final act of resistance failed after Iluna lifted the dark golden scales into the air.
Iluna handed the crystal ball from the suitcase to Shad, and the doll on Shad's shoulder simply shook her finger, causing the crystal ball to float in front of her:
"The current seal is not secure enough; adding another lock should make it more stable."
"Then let me do it."
Professor Pigman, standing beside Shad, spoke, and the magnificent thirteen rings of destiny appeared behind him. Then, the core spirit runes and spirit runes on the rings lit up and resonated with each other. He stretched out his hands forward, making a gesture of closing a door:
"The Silver Age is gone, and I am willing to be its last gatekeeper!"
A blinding silver light suddenly burst forth from Professor Pigman's hands. The light was completely different from the silver moonlight in the Shad Lock. It lacked the softness of moonlight and instead carried a sense of weight and coldness that had been accumulated over the years.
Professor Pigman remained in the act of closing the door. Before him and Shad, the light of the Ascended Word truly transformed into two enormous, semi-transparent silver doors, densely engraved with ancient runes. Each rune came from different eras, from the Second to the Fifth Age, like countless silent witnesses and gatekeepers, quietly watching the landscapes and calamities of the next era in frozen time and space.
Behind the silver gate, the [Leather Goods Guild], locked by the roots of a giant tree and scorched by flames, twisted and trembled violently. The walls of the building kept cracking and then quickly repairing themselves. What flowed out of the cracks was no longer blood, but thick, inky darkness.
In the darkness, countless twisted shadows could be vaguely seen—the evil souls of the corrupted leatherworkers and mummies within the guild hall, the last resistance of this relic. These dark phantoms rushed madly toward the two silver doors, attempting to break through the seal that was about to take shape.
But without anyone having to lift a finger, after they struck the silver door, all the darkness melted away like ice and snow, leaving not a trace.
The massive silver doors slowly closed with a deafening roar. The shaking of the island in the lake stopped completely at that moment, and the screams and screams emanating from inside the building vanished instantly, leaving only the crackling of flames and the cold, soft sound of flowing silver light.
The moment the doors closed, a massive silver dome stretched upwards from them, completely enveloping the entire island in the middle of the lake, the burning clubhouse, and even the maze set up by Shad.
The moonlight surrounding Shad gradually faded, and Professor Pigman also withdrew his thirteenth life ring. A silver dome floated above the island in the middle of the lake, and giant trees stood, enveloping the burning main structure of the clubhouse.
"The Kiss of the Tree" is the first barrier, and the words of sublimation are the second shackle.
Miss Felicity nodded in satisfaction:
"Give me the leather goods and the scrolls."
Shad then gave the "Guild Master's" human skin and the "Old Man of the Scroll" scroll. The Doll Girl threw the human skin into the "Kiss of the Tree" campfire and handed the scroll to Professor Pigman, asking him to seal the scroll in the faintly visible silver door.
"Go."
Finally, she pushed the crystal ball floating beside her into the air. As the crystal ball flew upward, it emitted a soft glow, and its interior slowly reflected the scenery of the entire island in the middle of the lake, and even the entire strange lake.
People all looked up at the reflection in the crystal ball, watching it rise high and then gently fall back down.
When it was caught by Shad's hands, the starry sky and summer night had long since faded, and the light of day once again enveloped the artificial lake in the park.
Inside the crystal ball, reflecting the blinding sunlight, shrouded in a silver dome, the [Leather Goods Guild], sealed by a giant tree, was clearly visible. Upon closer inspection, one could even see figures at the windows of the building, entwined with tree roots, frozen in a state of suspended time, seemingly attempting to escape.
The number of Sage-level relics that have been contained is actually quite large; nearly ten Sage-level relics have been successfully contained in the last hundred years alone—although the number that has gone out of control is much greater. However, the successful containment of location-based Sage-level relics has only occurred twice in the entire history of the Sixth Era.
This is the third time, and the origin of this relic can be traced back to the time when the ancient gods still existed. From this point of view alone, Shad and the others have truly accomplished something remarkable this time.
He held the crystal ball, examining it closely in the sunlight. The crystal ball wasn't heavy, but Shad knew that what he actually held in his hands was a building, an ancient story, and countless sins and bloodshed.
"The story of the Leather Goods Museum ends here."
He handed the crystal ball to Professor Pigman, who was quite surprised but nodded nonetheless.
"We will handle this matter with care. The mere fact that we have contained the [Leatherworks Guild] is enough for the Library Management Academy to celebrate. This operation will surely be recorded in the history books of intelligent life's fight against relics. Although I do not know exactly what you did in the guild, the entire world should thank everyone who participated in the operation."
Shad smiled, ignoring the stares of the others who had gathered around to examine the crystal ball.
The doll was still perched on his shoulder, and she and Shad, standing on the deck, looked out at the shimmering lake.
All Shad wants to do right now is rest.