ebookslot Chapter 196 Nibais's Goodwill
Chapter 196 Nibais's Goodwill
Chapter 196 Nibais's Goodwill
"An oracle? About me? And from the progenitor of the vampires?"
Cyril was a little dazed. He remembered that these were the words Nibais had said to Emlyn when he was trying to fool him. How did they suddenly come to be used on him?
And... is it confirmed that this oracle truly came from your progenitor Lilith, and not from the moon?
As his thoughts drifted, he heard Nibais's hoarse yet laughing voice from inside the coffin:
"Yes, Oracle."
"Ever since the Second Era's progenitor perished in an ambush by the 'Alien King' and the 'Destruction Wolf,' the vampire race has been in decline."
"Fortunately, the progenitor did not truly perish; he can still protect and guide us to some extent."
"This is also the fundamental reason why our vampire clan can still be active and maintain a sufficient position in the mysterious world, even though other ancient races created by ancient gods have almost disappeared."
"Ahem~"
...Stop coughing, I'm really afraid you'll suddenly die in front of me, and then Lilith will hold me responsible.
Moreover, the real reason why your vampire clan can still be active in the Fifth Age is that Lilith is not dead at all and has been watching you all along. In the Fourth Age, she probably even went easy on you guys who sided with the "Night Emperor"—oh no, she let you off the hook.
After muttering a few words to himself, Sirion asked in a deep voice:
"Can I know the specific content of the oracle?"
"certainly."
Amidst the hoarse voice, a sliver of crimson moonlight shone through the gaping crevice of the iron-black coffin before him, weaving in mid-air and coalescing into a slightly illusory scene.
In the scene, a bright red, blood-red full moon hangs high in the sky. Then, a pair of bat wings that blot out the sky emerge from the depths of darkness and from the mist, covering most of the sky and cradling the bright red, blood-red full moon in their arms.
After a breath, the screen went black, and the bright red full moon transformed into lines of small text:
Cyril Grey, favored by fate...
He will help the moon return to its upright position...:
It's an end, and also a beginning...
Cyril: (One person, one)
Am I blessed by fate? The kind of blessing that wishes I were dead?
Furthermore, does the moon returning to its upright position mean it returns to Lilith, or to the "Mother"?
Lilith already has a tacit understanding with the "Goddess of the Night" and has a shady deal that goes against the "God of War's" wishes. I shouldn't have to get involved, right?
Or perhaps this restoration to its proper position actually refers to something related to the "mother nest"?
In a flash, he looked down at the iron-black coffin in front of him and said thoughtfully:
"To be honest, I don't think I've been favored by fate. As for helping the moon return to its right position, if it were a dream, I could probably do it."
Inside the coffin, which was slightly ajar, Nibais explained calmly:
"When I first received this oracle, I also found it hard to believe; perhaps it was just a prophecy."
"Furthermore, I've learned about you through that little guy Emlyn. The fact that you were able to advance from Sequence 9 to Sequence 6 in such a short time must mean you had some extraordinary experiences and have some remarkable qualities."
"Based on this alone, I'm willing to believe that you are a person favored by fate."
Cyril shook his head and whispered:
Is it fate, or the truly powerful figures who can influence fate?
Nibais retorted, "What's the difference?"
Cyril was silent for a few seconds, then he changed the subject and asked instead:
"I want to know when this oracle appeared."
Nibais answered without hesitation, "During the last full moon, I received the oracle of the progenitor while I was asleep."
"A full moon."
Xireen murmured and looked up, only to see a ceiling without a chandelier.
Somewhat embarrassed, he looked away and returned his gaze to the iron-black coffin in front of him, asking curiously:
"So, what are your thoughts on this divine oracle?"
From inside the coffin, Nibais's voice carried a hint of amusement as he said, "You certainly wouldn't believe me if I said I had no thoughts about it."
"But for now, we vampires really have no plans; your sequence is still too low."
"I had Emlyn bring you here just so I could see you. Not only me, but all the vampires who know about this are curious about what the person favored by fate mentioned in the ancestral oracle looks like and what's so special about them."
"But that's all. In the long history of the vampires, we have seen too many special, powerful, intelligent, and even great figures, including some who can be called the protagonists of an era."
"Right now, I just want to get to know you, and for you to get to know me, so that you know we have good intentions."
Cyril nodded. He intuitively believed Nibais's words; the only thing worth doubting was the oracle itself.
However, the oracle was not important and there was no rush. He could go to Father Utravsky, the chosen one of Lilith, the "Mother Earth Goddess," to confirm it.
After a brief silence, Cyril asked curiously, "Then can we talk about something unrelated?"
"certainly."
Nibais answered readily, like a kind elder, except that it was a little hard to comment on the fact that he was lying in a coffin.
After a brief pause, he immediately started the conversation:
"I heard from Emlyn that you have a magical item that corresponds to the 'Crimson Scholar' trait. I wonder if you would be willing to exchange it for gold pounds, or a magical item that is more suitable for you?"
Sirion pondered for a moment and shook his head, saying, "Let's wait a while longer. That magical item is very useful to me right now; its features can make up for some of my shortcomings."
"Okay." Nibais didn't dwell on the topic, only adding at the end:
"Once you've decided to sell, remember to contact our vampire clan as soon as possible. I'm sure those wealthy barons will give you a satisfactory price."
"Definitely," Sirion replied casually, then moved on from the topic.
"During the Fourth Age, the vampires supported the 'Night Emperor' Trunsost. Do you know anything about the legendary Ghost Empire, the treasure trove of the sea?"
From within the coffin, Nibais's voice, tinged with a hint of laughter, echoed:
"Young lads are always interested in these old legends, but I do know a thing or two about the 'Ghost Empire.'"
"At that time, I was a very young count. After the Night Emperor fell because of the Queen, I witnessed the last struggles of the nobles of the Tronsost Empire."
"The 'Ghost Empire' is just one example; it's an attempt by the descendants of the 'Night Emperor' to fight with all their might, only to ultimately fail miserably."
"The fall of the 'Night Emperor' is related to the 'Blood Moon Queen'?" Sirien's eyes widened as if he had stumbled upon some juicy gossip.
But he quickly realized that what he was doing was impolite, so he composed himself and changed the subject:
What are the descendants of the "Night Emperor" trying to do? Resurrect the "Night Emperor"?
Following his words, Gunibais replied, "Yes."
"Actually, it wasn't just the 'Night Emperor,' it was also related to the Queen. I don't know the specifics of their plan, and nobody knows what happened at the time, but the final result was that the city and everyone in it vanished into thin air."
"Later, a duke of the vampire clan and a descendant of the 'Night Emperor' and the Queen searched for them, but found nothing."
"The only thing that can be confirmed is that the 'Ghost Empire' still exists somewhere in this world; the people there are not truly dead, but they are not truly alive either."
Cyril raised an eyebrow. More curious about the fact that the vampires had descendants of the Night Emperor and the Blood Moon Queen than about the information about the Ghost Empire.
Seemingly sensing his doubt, Nibais, lying in the coffin, smiled and said:
"After the fall of the Night Emperor and the collapse of the Ternsost Empire, the vampires gathered and protected the descendants of the Night Emperor who belonged to the 'Moon' pathway."
Cyril nodded noncommittally. As descendants of the "Blood Moon Queen," these people through the "Moon" pathway were certainly considered vampires, and since it involved another fallen true god, Lilith would undoubtedly provide secret protection.
Perhaps at some point in the future, we can even use this small group of vampires to obtain the legacy of "Night Emperor" Trensost.
Composing himself, he took the opportunity to chat with this ancient vampire who had survived the Fourth Epoch about the secrets and history of the Fourth Epoch.
It wasn't until Nibais, inside the coffin, could no longer withstand such "prolonged" activity and expressed his need to continue his slumber that...
Then Cassim, who had been waiting outside the door, led Sirion away from underground.
In the stairwell leading back to the ground floor, after a period of silence, Kasimi finally couldn't help but speak:
"Mr. Sirion, did your grandfather mention to you that magical item containing the properties of the 'Crimson Scholar'?"
"Yes." Sirien nodded slightly, and after seeing the relaxed smile on Casimi's face, he added:
"But I didn't agree to sell."
Kasimi's smile froze. If they weren't still close to where Nibais slept, Sirion had no doubt he would have immediately rushed over, shaking Kasimi's shoulders and yelling:
Why, why won't you sell it to me!
After an awkward silence, the two returned to the hall, where they met Emlyn, who was waiting there.
Looking at the energetic Emlyn in front of him, Sirion couldn't help but marvel at the vampires' talent for staying up all night.
This guy had worked all day at the Harvest Church and had been waiting for me here for so long, yet he was as energetic as if he had drunk the "Sleepless" potion.