…… That's not quite right.

Annan narrowed his eyes slightly.

In this case, Henry Worden, the "man who is opposed to himself", appeared in the saltpeter ranch probably to deal with the Bloody Hand brothers.

The mother of the Bloody Hand brothers is apparently a demon related to "blood". They may have inherited some of the demonic powers in addition to their mother's forbidden knowledge. It was no surprise that Henry Worden had approached them.

However, the actions of the Sages are not usually so purposeful.

Once their "selfishness" is too strong, it is easy to deviate from the original path. Since their original state when they were accepted by the Holy Bones has changed...... That would be easily discarded by the Holy Bones.

And Henry Worden's actions are clearly very purposeful.

It can even be said that his actions were a little anxious.

In fact, it didn't take long for Annan to leave Noah...... During this time, Henry not only ran to Noah to kill the "Blood Fiend", but also ran to the underworld as fast as possible to get rid of the Bloody Hand brothers.

It's like he's in a hurry.

Combined with the purpose of the event itself, he was preventing the "sacrificial flesh" from falling into the hands of the degenerate.

So does it mean that he himself has deviated from the way of sacrifice to a considerable extent?

You must know that when Annan cleared the Spore Mill before, he was concerned by the "Sacrificial Flesh".

At that time, Annan thought that the "sacrificial flesh and blood" was already ownerless for the time being. The next Sage is being chosen.

But since it still has its own Sage......

That means that it already has the idea of "job hopping".

If someone who is more "sacrificial" than the bearer appears, it may betray the bearer at any time. At this time, it is quite dangerous to continue to use the power of the Holy Bones.

And once the "flesh" part deviates from the holder, it basically means an absolute and immediate fatal injury-

But on the other hand, Henry Worden did not hesitate to risk that the Holy Bones might abandon him, and also used the power of the Holy Bones to deal with his "aftermath...... This in itself is a manifestation of a spirit of sacrifice, but it cannot be that he is about to be abandoned by the Holy Bones.

This is the "paradox of sacrifice".

Well, I'm afraid there is only one answer.

“…… Is he dying? ”

Annan asked, "The 'man who is against himself.'" ”

"Why do you suddenly ask that?"

Salvatore was clearly confused: "I want to ...... Probably not, right? If he had the idea of dealing with the aftermath, then what he should have done was to leave the Great Enchantment Boundary and enter the depths of the gray fog as soon as possible. ”

When the Sages perceive that they are about to die, they enter the depths of the gray mist. On the one hand, it is to prevent the holy bones from falling into the hands of ill intentions and being forcibly controlled; On the other hand, it is to prevent the nightmare that forms when you die to hurt other people.

Although the types and personalities of the saints are strange, they are still saints who walk for the sake of the world.

"No...... It's nothing. ”

Seeing that Salvatore was not aware of Henry Worden's intentions, Annan did not intend to involve him in such a matter.

"By the way," Annan digressed, "that's not what you wanted to tell me in the first place, was it?" What were you trying to say? ”

"Oh oh yes!"

Salvatore's attention was easily distracted by Annan: "With the help of the Lord of Hugo's Tower, Senior Clarence has been successfully resurrected!" ”

"What form of resurrection?"

"Preserve the soul and memory, and turn into the type of fetus that is reborn."

Salvatore said this and added: "The situation is roughly similar to that of Don Juan. However, Don Juan was born from a branch of Gerainte blood...... And Clarence, as a silver-level wizard, has a very strong soul power. The tower owner has found him a good 'mother'. ”

"Who's it?"

"Hmmm......"

After Annan asked this question, Salvatore's expression became a little awkward.

He coughed lightly and whispered, "Yes...... Gerald's house. You also know whose it is. ”

“…… David Gerald? ”

"Yes, Gerald's illegitimate daughter. She had grown up in an orphanage invested by the owner of Hugo's Tower...... She herself also has some thoughts about the tower master, so after learning about this, she took the initiative to propose this plan - to have a child with the Hugo tower master to resurrect senior Clarence.

"She undoubtedly has the bloodline of a Soul Reaver, so she won't hurt her body if she bears Clarence's soul power; And the other half of the bloodline is the Lord of Hugo Tower, so the talent of this body must be quite good. ”

Salvatore's expression was a little strange: "But I still think it's a little strange......"

"Maybe it's fate."

Annan concluded: "But I still have time to go back and have a look." ”

“…… You really want to come back. ”

Salvatore sighed deeply: "Because one of the curses of His Excellency Hugo is 'Thou shalt not have offspring'. As a teenager, he made an oath of immortality in exchange for a healthy body that would remain young forever.

"When Senior Clarence's new body is born, this spell will be triggered. Originally, a counter-curse would not have died, but when His Excellency Hugo fought to the death with Bernardino, his soul was almost exhausted...... According to my calculations, even if he hadn't been cursed on the spot, maybe His Excellency Hugo would have died of soul exhaustion within half a year. ”

Other words...... It can also be understood that this is Hugo exchanging his life like a candle in the wind for the resurrection of his beloved student.

"Is there still half a year......

Annan muttered.

Salvatore corrected: "It was half a year after the birth of the child. ”

"When will the child be born? I'll go back...... I want to name my child. ”

"I think so," Salvatore laughed, "to have a man of noble status like you as a godfather to give them a name." I think they might be even luckier in the future.

"As for the exact time - Don Juan's last birth date should be early May. The seniors will be a little later because the child has just become pregnant. It's going to be about eight months, around the end of the year. ”

"It's all after Kaphne's accession to the throne...... Then I should be fine. ”

Annan nodded: "I will go back to watch the ceremony." A gift for Don Juan, I've got it ready. ”

According to winter etiquette, the godfather should give the newborn a valuable gift that has a strong connection with the godfather.

And the gift that Annan prepared was [Annan's Sabre].

This was originally Don Juan Geraine's noble sword. It accompanied Annan for a long time, helping Annan get through the dilemma of lacking everything when he just regained his memory and entered the second week.

And Annan used it to use the frost sword technique many times, and soaked the sword body with the elements of frost. Later, it was supplemented by Salvatore, who made it into a cursed sword, and also had the spell of "Extreme Cold Cut".

[Chill Cut: When it deals "Cut" damage to living enemies, it can additionally deal Frost damage that is difficult to dispel; When it deals "Cut" damage to Spirits or Spirit enemies, it can fully convert this damage to Frost Damage]

Later, after Annan used it to use the "Brilliant Sword", it officially changed from dark blue to purple.

At the same time, a new feature has been added:

[Sword of Victory: This sword was once used by Annan Rindong, and the glory of victory is soaked in the sword.] Its nobility and reverence are greater than the brilliance of gold. 】

Although there is no actual blessing, it seems to be regarded as a "noble thing" because of this. It can be used in place of scepters, rings, crowns, etc., in the same type of ritual.

After Annan succeeded to the throne, this thing was of little use to him.

It was originally a temporary spell created against spirits.

What he prefers to use is his "inexhaustible" boning knife.

This sword was originally Don Juan's companion sword.

Re-gifted to Don Juan's reborn body...... This can also be regarded as a kind of reincarnation of fate.

"By the way, senior," Annan suddenly thought of what he was about to ask in the first place, "Is your magic mirror still there?" It can't be burned down in the Black Tower, right? ”

"Not really, but it was originally Mr. Benjamin's thing. Later, the teacher took it away, as if it was going to be used for something very important...... Because the teacher's expression was so serious that it was a little scary, I didn't ask more. ”

Salvatore explained.

He asked, "Do you want to use it?" I think if you tell the teacher, he should borrow you. ”

"Well, we'll talk about it then."

Annan nodded.

In fact, compared to the purpose of the magic mirror itself...... What Benjamin wants to do with it is what Annan cares about more.

"Let's investigate this group of Assassins who are two versions behind the news, and then go ask Benjamin......"

As for the Bloody Hand brothers and Captain Ishinaka......

Annan hesitated for a moment, but decided to leave it alone for the time being.

He really couldn't spare his hands.

- He believes in the abilities of the players.

This kind of thing should be able to be done well.