Chapter 1791 Energy Equilibrium <TOC> Chapter 1793 Arrow of the Vanquished
Translator: SumTLMan
In a vast, secretive chamber entirely constructed of silvery-white metal located underground of Infinite Battle Tower, one could find one of the most heavily fortified locations in Sky Mechanical City.
Muse utilized a short-range teleportation formation, bringing everyone to this place.
Muse began to inspect Rosen’s condition. During this period, Angel learned from Antonio that the reason he couldn’t contact Antonio earlier was due to his audacious attempt to breach the Creation Hall to awaken Director Muse from his seclusion.
After confirming that Rosen was temporarily out of danger, Muse finally let out a sigh of relief.
Turning his gaze to Antonio with a grave expression, he inquired, “Why was Rosen attacked? What exactly transpired here?”
Antonio didn’t immediately respond but instead cast his eyes towards Gloria and the others in the distance.
It seemed Muse had an epiphany; evidently, Antonio perceived this matter as a clandestine affair, unsuitable for outsiders’ ears.
With that in mind, Muse decided to produce a specialized isolation device, intending to converse privately with Antonio.
However, before he could act, with the snap of a finger, Azaz, who was positioned behind the group, vanished from sight.
Muse glanced at Sanders, sensing a disturbance, likely deducing that Sanders had transported Azaz into the Gravity Garden.
“Except for Horus, all of us are aware of the Bud affair,” Sanders paused, directing his gaze at Horus, “In the case of Horus, I believe he deserves to be enlightened about this matter.”
Unfamiliar with the specific situation, Muse deferred the decision to Antonio.
After some thought, Antonio nodded in agreement, “I also trust in the judgment of Lord Horus, the Cold Winter Sovereign.”
Horus remained stoic, silently awaiting Antonio’s account. He too was curious as to what had happened and why Rosen was subjected to this attack.
“This story begins with Lord Pat,” Antonio started, using Angel’s search for Rosen as a launching point. He recounted the entire incident, detailing how Alana went missing and how Silkvine was abducted.
Gloria and the others only knew about Alana’s disappearance; this was the first time they heard about Silkvine’s abduction, and they listened intently.
As for Horus, he frowned deeply, surprised that the incident was connected to an uncontrollable Mysterious Object.
Having traveled extensively in foreign lands, Horus was familiar with several Mysterious Objects. So, when he learned about the profound implications of the Bud, he couldn’t help but express astonishment.
The power and influence of this uncontrollable Mysterious Object was beyond imagination. Most importantly, the key to unlocking the chaotic rhythm of the Bud was astonishingly simple!
The Orderly Guild couldn’t retrieve the Bud, giving a madman the opportunity to celebrate. Using the Bud as a belief, he freely spread the “key” across worlds. The ignorant saw it as a miracle, not realizing that once the key was used, it would only usher in an endless, eternal darkness.
After hearing about the Bud’s followers, the only thought that emerged in Horus’s mind was: The faith in the Bud must not spread to the Southern Region!
Muse shared similar sentiments, perhaps even more profoundly. Because the followers of the Bud had already appeared in the Gloriosa Kingdom, leading to the disappearance of dozens of people. Expelling the Bud’s faith had become a matter of utmost urgency!
“Lord Rosen also intends to expel or eradicate the followers of the Bud. So, through prophetic means, we located their hiding place…”
Antonio detailed the process and specifically highlighted the threat posed by the “arrow.”
Muse furrowed her brow, “So, you’re saying that the arrow, which critically wounded Rosen and brought him close to death, is very likely the doing of the Bud?”
Everyone nodded in agreement because the only threat related to the arrow came from the Bud followers at that time.
Gloria remarked, “That arrow surely came from beyond the void. How could they have precisely targeted Lord Rosen without inflicting harm on any other material realm entities?”
This was not just formidable but also quite eerie.
Everyone was pondering the same question when suddenly Angel proposed, “I might have an idea.”
All ears turned to Angel as he continued, “While earlier I inspected Lord Rosen’s condition, the light in the hall gave me a faint sense of familiarity.”
“A feeling of familiarity?” Muse recalled the earlier events, although he had been wary of that light, he hadn’t sensed anything wrong about it. Perhaps it was because he hadn’t directly interacted with it?
“Yes, there was a very subtle residue of an aura,” Angel paused briefly before adding, “an aura that carried a mysterious power.”
A mysterious power! Did that mean the arrow was possibly some kind of attack-related Mysterious Object?
Realization dawned upon the faces of the crowd. If indeed it was a Mysterious Object, it did seem plausible. The strangeness and dreadfulness of such Mysterious Objects were well-known to all.
“I also believe it might be a Mysterious Object,” a cold metallic voice chimed in from behind.
The speaker was Rosen. Having recovered from an energy imbalance, he finally opened his eyes.
“When the arrow struck my heart, I clearly sensed a mysterious fluctuation. Moreover, I was acutely aware at that moment that I couldn’t resist it. Thus, I relinquished control over my heart, channeling all energy to my head. Fortunately, even though the arrow shattered my body into pieces, it didn’t obliterate my skull, preventing me from meeting an instantaneous end.”
“It really is a Mysterious Object then…” Muse frowned, “This complicates things.”
Everyone understood the intricacies Muse was referring to.
The traits of such mysterious items are incredibly elusive and hard to guard against.
The individual who threatened Rosen with an “arrow” could so effortlessly hang the “arrow” from his lips, leading one to infer that this Mysterious Object capable of shooting arrows is most certainly not some disposable item.
If the cost of using this mysterious item isn’t too steep, and the enemy can release one arrow, who’s to say there wouldn’t be a second or even a third?
This is what Muse is worried about.
If the adversary aims not just to assassinate Rosen but also perhaps Muse or other high-ranking officials of Sky Mechanical City, the ramifications would indeed be grave.
“What should we do now?” Gloria inquired, a hint of concern evident in her voice. The enemy moves in the shadows while they’re in the light, making it quite challenging to anticipate their moves.
“The disparity in information has led us to our current predicament,” Sanders commented, “In my opinion, your immediate action should be to get acquainted with the Bud and gain a deeper understanding of that Mysterious Object.”
Everyone concurred with Sanders. Indeed, only by grasping the precise circumstances can one discern how to counteract.
However, the predicament now is: What exactly is this Mysterious Object?
After a momentary silence, Gloria turned to Angel and inquired, “Angel, do you have any idea?”
Angel shook his head. Although Frost had spoken to him about the Bud, there was no mention of any Mysterious Objects within the Bud’s teachings.
With Angel at a loss, all eyes turned to Muse.
After reflecting for a brief moment, Muse replied, “I’m not entirely certain either. However, perhaps someone else might know.”
Chapter 1791 Energy Equilibrium <TOC> Chapter 1793 Arrow of the Vanquished