Chapter 116: Light

Chapter 116: Light

For Beyonders at the level of demigods, because the soul is powerful and has undergone a qualitative change, even after death the spirit can remain for a period of time—unless the enemy deliberately destroys it. And if the deceased high-Sequence Beyonder still holds an intense desire for certain matters or emotions too deep to let go, that remnant will can endure even longer. It may even slowly assimilate the surrounding region, causing it to overlap with the spirit world or even the underworld, helping itself transform into an evil spirit.

Therefore, although Colin Iliad’s aura had already faded, as he sat atop the highest step of the ancient god’s staircase in ruined silver armor, he still heard Derrick’s low call. He turned his head, looked at this demigod who was not yet truly an adult, and smiled.

“Compared to the elders of the past, one after another, Lovia and I being able to die here is a kind of fortune.”

Hearing this, Derrick opened his mouth, wanting to say something, only to feel as though something pressed against his heart and blocked his throat.

Not far away, Klein lifted the Staff of the Stars and attempted to reproduce Will Auceptin’s Restart to save Colin Iliad. However, after several failed attempts, the ability he finally managed to use did not reverse anything. Its effect seemed significantly inferior to the original, and it involved a Uniqueness—Amon had descended in His true body.

He’s already dead. Even turning him into a marionette won’t work. The only thing to consider is transforming him into an evil spirit, but evil spirits that can retain their humanity are almost nonexistent. Even the Dark Angel Sasrir failed to do so… The only exception is the Red Angel Medici and those other two, but that was after they left their “territory” and went to Bansy Harbor… This Chief doesn’t seem very willing to take that road. For the residents of the City of Silver, becoming an evil spirit is undoubtedly a curse… Klein sighed inwardly and shifted his gaze elsewhere, observing the Giant King’s palace after the shadows had receded.

Colin Iliad examined Derrick’s face and said with a sigh,

“When you return this time, you will become a member of the six-member council.

“I know that, for your age, this is an extremely heavy responsibility. But everyone in the City of Silver must be prepared at any moment to shoulder the fate of all.”

Derrick nodded forcefully, his voice nasal.

“Yes, Your Excellency Chief!”

A gentle smile appeared on Colin Iliad’s face.

“You do not need to worry about being misunderstood. I will tell you a secret. At present, in the entire City of Silver, only Waite and I know it.

“After you return, immediately repeat this matter before Waite. He will then understand that Lovia’s death and mine had nothing to do with you. Otherwise, you would never have learned this secret from me.”

At this point, Colin Iliad lifted his head and looked toward Gehrman Sparrow. He gave a faint nod and said,

“From today onward, everyone in the City of Silver may freely change their faith to that Mr. Fool.”

Derrick did not show the slightest excitement. He merely nodded heavily, indicating that he understood.

Colin Iliad then withdrew his gaze. On his visibly exhausted face, solemnity and a trace of bitterness appeared.

“That secret is related to the second god-level Sealed Artifact of the City of Silver.

“It is called the Gift of the Land.”

Derrick wiped his eyes with his arm and listened attentively to the Chief’s account.

Colin Iliad sighed and continued, “It is precisely because of it that black-faced grass could grow in the region around the City of Silver, allowing us not to sink completely into darkness during the darkest age…”

Derrick’s pupils widened slightly. His grief eased a little.

He remembered very clearly that the general education textbooks regarded the discovery of black-faced grass as a crucial turning point in the City of Silver’s history. Without this safe and…