Chapter 104: A Deadly Mission! 【Request for Recommendation Votes】
August 27, 2016
Author: Floating Tower
The City of Imprints is a very dangerous place.
However, this important place has something very special: the Lady of Pain, who manages the City of Imprints, is very unfriendly towards deities.
This unfriendliness is directed at all deities without any distinction, whether they are Evil Gods or Good Gods, whether they come from Mount Heaven or the Hell of Bartok, in the eyes of the Lady of Pain, all deities are treated equally.
That is, she doesn’t care at all!
The City of Imprints is an absolute domain commanded by the Lady of Pain. Although her power is not the strongest in the Multiverse, she is always the strongest within the City of Imprints.
There is a passage about the Lady of Pain in the City of Imprints that records: “The Lady of Pain is a symbol of power (people often call her ‘Mistress’). She has no residence, no temple, no palace, and no followers (worshippers). Those dimwitted individuals who pray to her should prepare to regret it. Because the Lady of Pain will kill any who worship and believe in her without mercy!
Sometimes, people can see her drifting past on the street, her clothes barely brushing the ground. However, her visiting the City of Imprints does not mean you can approach her for a conversation. She never converses; those fools who dare to step forward are usually harmed by her gaze. The residents of the City of Imprints regard her with awe because she is the protector of the City of Imprints.
The Lady of Pain has the right to open and close various portals within the City of Imprints. In this neutral place, there are portals leading to other worlds everywhere; all people have to do is find them. Whenever anyone travels across different planes, they will, in a sense, arrive at the City of Imprints. However, certain forces are not allowed to enter this prison of the City of Imprints, mainly those other deities. All doors are closed to them. Because of this, other gods feel very thwarted; they need to gain more followers, but the Lady of Pain prevents them from doing so.”
Firstly, one thing is certain.
Although the Lady of Pain is powerful, she is definitely not a deity.
Because throughout history, no deity has ever killed someone for believing in and worshipping them, yet the Lady of Pain does just that, and not just once.
She is some form of an ancient existence.
Even for the most powerful deities, the Lady of Pain holds many mysteries.
It is precisely because of this that the Arcane Empire left behind some things when it was destroyed in the City of Imprints, and the gods were unable to enter the City of Imprints, which led to some remnants from the time of the Arcane Empire struggling to survive in the City of Imprints.
The goal of the Fallen Witch is them.
Soren is unable to enter the City of Imprints; even if he tried to force his way in, he could be attacked by the Lady of Pain or directly imprisoned and exiled by her. It is said that those with Strong Divine Power are qualified to enter the City of Imprints and are not afraid of the Lady of Pain, but this is ultimately just a legend, because the God of Death, Ye Ge, has also not heard of anyone casually going to the City of Imprints.
Soren cannot enter the City of Imprints.
Then, it is a bit dangerous for the Fallen Witch to enter the City of Imprints alone, which is something that has always weighed on Soren’s mind.
He cares about the Fallen Witch.
Perhaps they were once enemies, but after going through so much, the Fallen Witch has proven herself; she is Soren’s most important ally and a significant woman beside him.
The Archmage’s staff perfectly compensates for this issue.
With the Archmage’s staff, even when facing a deity in their Saint form, the Fallen Witch may be unable to defeat them but can escape. The Floating City is a very important thing; the Fallen Witch has sacrificed too much for it, and Soren cannot prevent her from going to the City of Imprints, so he can only find ways to enhance her security.
Modo, Governor’s Office, Study.
Soren sat at his desk, in front of him was a thick book containing everything about the City of Imprints.
“City of Imprints!…”
Soren slowly closed the book and murmured, “The gods are not omnipotent. There is still a place in the Multiverse that they cannot control!”
The research on Elemental Fusion is about 30% complete.
Although a super-large Magic-Depriving Maze cannot be opened yet, it seems that making the entire Modo City fly is almost achievable.
The Fallen Witch needs some important information from the City of Imprints.
For this reason, she has long been prepared to go, and after receiving Soren’s help, her journey has begun to be planned.
………………
All preparations are almost at the point of initiation.
The Fallen Witch is about to head to the City of Imprints, Gloria is improving the Golem Factory and researching the Divine Profession of Prophecy, Vivian is familiarizing herself with how to become a True God, and Soren has also started the most important step before the plan.
On this day.
The brightest newcomer in Modo City!
The incredibly talented Wanderer, a Legendary Thief named ‘Chouhou’, returned after completing the mission in Shipwreck Bay and was summoned by Soren to the Temple.
In the grand Temple.
Soren’s statue stands tall in the center. After continuous renovations, Soren’s Temple has transformed into a Giant Temple, and when he advances to Strong Divine Power, the Temple will expand to the scale of the Pantheon. Of course, the real Pantheon should belong to the Great Divine Power, just like the true Pantheon in the Astral Realm, where all deities have a mirror image within. It is said that once a deity of Great Divine Power ruled over many divine systems, and the Pantheon was created during that time.
Of course!
Legends are just legends, with no verifiable evidence.
Because thus far, all known deities have only approached the level of Great Divine Power, and no one has ever appeared with true Great Divine Power!
In the Temple.
Soren’s figure manifested, surrounded by golden radiance, and before him was Chouhou, kneeling on one knee.
This is an excellent newcomer who has risen amidst endless slaughter, advancing to Legendary power within just a few years. Although Soren’s favor played a part, his own abilities and character are undoubtedly exceptional. He is a gifted believer who is both diligent and intelligent, and he is a cornerstone of Soren’s Church!
However.
Today, Soren has an almost deadly mission to entrust to him.
Above the Temple, Soren looked down at Chouhou, and a majestic voice emanated: “You have proven your loyalty to me, and you have also proven your abilities.”
“Now.”
“I have a very important but extremely dangerous mission to assign to you.”
“Are you willing to accept it?”
Chouhou’s figure knelt on one knee, his expression solemn, resolutely and firmly gazing at Soren, then humbly bowing his head and saying, “I have already devoted everything to my Lord! Death is not an end for me, for I will forever follow in my Lord’s footsteps!”
Without any hesitation.
Upon hearing that Soren had an almost deadly mission to assign to him, there was no hint of hesitation on Chouhou’s face, only determination and a trace of joy.
………………(To be continued ~^~)