Chapter 348
Chapter 348
Chapter 348
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 348: The Nightmare Realm Created by Lan Qi
Sid had actually realized right away that her Saint wasn’t Loren.Otherwise, back in Bandera City, he would have already helped her kill Askson.Or rather, if he truly were Loren, then in that situation there was no way Askson and the black-robed man would have been allowed to walk away alive.
Unfortunately, the details of that battle were known only to the handful of them who were present.
From the perspective of the Son of Annihilation, Anello, if Loren really had been secretly pulling the strings, the fact that the Ba’tian Cardinal Bishop escaped even in a two-on-one situation became all the more reasonable.
But of course, Askson would never tell Anello that he — a dignified Cardinal Bishop — had nearly been blown to death by Ba’tian’s Son, or that he was still in a weakened state afterward.That would only risk exposing his own vulnerability and might even incite Anello’s rebellious killing intent.
“Here.”
Lan Qi lifted Cat Boss and made it take out the [Counterfeit Tablet – Wind] for Sid to see.
Cat Boss had a look like its whole life had just been ruined, pitifully pulling out the white card that had dragged its feline existence into the abyss.
“You really are multitalented.”
Sid took the [Counterfeit Tablet – Wind] and examined it carefully, unable to hide her amazement.This was the first time she’d ever heard of someone pirating a [Primeval Tablet].
As a tablet holder herself, she knew better than anyone just how inconceivable such a counterfeit feat really was.
“What exactly is your relationship with Loren?”
Sid handed the [Counterfeit Tablet – Wind] back to the weepy little black cat, gently patted its head, and fixed her gaze on Lan Qi.
She now more or less understood that her Saint’s true origin was as a visitor from the Southern Continent.
No wonder he had remained completely unknown in the Northern Continent for so many years.
The more time she spent with him, the more she felt that her Saint’s talents could not possibly be contained — he wasn’t someone meant to stay obscure.
And so, the next question arose:To create a [Counterfeit Tablet – Wind], one must have observed the original [Primeval Tablet – Wind] up close, and even obtained materials connected to it.This meant that her Saint had definitely seen Loren — and had even gained Loren’s approval.
“Both teacher and friend.”
Lan Qi smiled candidly, and every time he thought of Dean Loren, he felt a wave of longing.
“?”
Cat Boss wasn’t sure whether Lan Qi meant Loren was the teacher, or Lan Qi himself was.
“In addition, I’m not a member of the Church of the Goddess of Fate.Before becoming your Saint, I never officially joined any religious faction.”
Lan Qi spread his hands, adding this as if to put her at ease.
“I believe you.”
Sid nodded firmly, her eyes steady on him.
This trial they had endured together — this was the best kind of oath between them.
“So, do you plan on pirating my [Primeval Tablet – Foundation] as well?”
She thought for a moment before suddenly asking.
Logically speaking, what magitek craftsmen desire most is to observe as many Primeval Tablets as possible.
And for those in the Southern Continent, her tablet was absolutely something they could never hope to see.
If Southern Continent scholars ever heard that someone had gotten to observe the [Primeval Tablet – Foundation], it would definitely cause an uproar.
“Sure, whatever. Yours is the least useful one anyway.”
Lan Qi replied casually.
Even if he observed it now, it wouldn’t do any good — he still had to wait for the Great Poet of Love to return so she could cooperate with him in producing a counterfeit tablet.
She didn’t have her own carving ability, and he didn’t have her magitek expertise.
“…I should hit you.”
Sid raised her fist and shook it at him, completely exasperated.
But she didn’t actually strike him as hard as her words suggested.
“You know, even if you wanted to see it, I might not agree to show it to you.
I’ve never let anyone observe it before.”
She sneered lightly, turning her head aside.
“Mm.”
Lan Qi nodded as if that was perfectly normal.
“Did you not hear me? I said I won’t let you see it.”
Sid turned her gaze back to Lan Qi, repeating herself.
“I heard you.”
Lan Qi replied as though it was only natural.
“Beg me. Obviously I was hinting that you should at least try to work for it. You really can’t tell?”
“…Then please allow me to observe the [Primeval Tablet – Foundation].”
“…”
Listening to Lan Qi’s completely perfunctory delivery of the line, like a bad theater actor reading off a script, Sid was silent for a long time.
“You can forget about seeing my tablet.”
She was practically laughing from how mad he made her, sighing in resignation.
But then, she couldn’t help but actually chuckle.
Regardless, now was not the time to sit down and observe tablets.
They had only temporarily escaped danger.
“So, what’s your plan for dealing with Anello next time?”
Sid nudged Lan Qi with her elbow.
The same trick wasn’t going to scare Anello twice.
She didn’t know how Lan Qi planned to deal with the Son of Annihilation the next time they crossed paths — especially when he would be more difficult to handle and even more furious.
And worse, the biggest obstacle still ahead of them was Box Mountain Province, which was heavily guarded by the Annihilation Branch’s main forces.
“It’s already over.”
Lan Qi smiled easily and took the [Long-Range Communication Magic] spell card from Cat Boss.
At this distance, he could already contact the city-states of Snowfield Province.
He connected to the independent terminal of the Snowfield Province Governor’s Office, and before long, a provincial secretary picked up the line.
“This is Rocky McCarthy. Connect me to Viscount Levin Kingston.”
Lan Qi held the spell card to his chin like a walkie-talkie as he spoke.
“Yes, Governor, please hold.”
There was no need for the secretary to even hear Lan Qi’s voice — the moment they saw the Governor’s [Long-Range Communication Magic] ID number, they were already treating the call with utmost respect.
Soon, after being transferred through the provincial communication network, he was connected to the lord’s residence in Kingston City.
“Governor, have you returned? Do you have any orders for us to carry out?”
A calm, steady middle-aged man’s voice came through.
As Kingston City’s protector, Viscount Levin Kingston already possessed [Long-Range Communication Magic].
He was deeply relieved to know the Governor had returned safely from the north — and as Shaya’s father-in-law, he had always been deeply grateful to him.
“Yes, I do need your assistance.”
Lan Qi confirmed.
“I’m pursuing a powerful Ghost Gang operative. By noon he may attempt to escape into Snowfield Province. He has three traits:
First, he’s in league with Professor Mechi, will falsely claim to be a high-ranking member of the Annihilation Branch, and carries all sorts of flawlessly forged seals and Imperial military credentials.
Second, he’s mentally unstable and will insist that High Priest Loren has come to the Northern Continent. No matter what he says about having unlock permissions, you must never allow him access to the city-state’s communication terminal.
Third, he will be terrified, frenzied, and highly aggressive, in urgent need of sedation and restraint. Please help me set a trap and capture him inside the city.”
“Understood! Those damn Ghost Gang still dare to try this same old trick to deceive our Snowfield Province? We’ve run drills for this exact situation!”
Viscount Kingston’s voice was full of fury, as though he couldn’t wait to set up a net to catch this Ghost Gang member.
At Lan Qi’s side, Sid’s eyelid twitched violently.
She could already imagine Anello being toyed with until he doubted not only his life — but the very nature of reality itself!
Indeed, she had not misjudged this man!