Volume 4: The End of the World Chapter 18 Soliciting Opinions
Since William had never felt anything beyond human perception, such as the "breath of the soul", in the game, even if William got the life box, he was not sure whether the soul of his friend was inside.
But judging from the box itself, this is definitely the life box left by Neh - whether it is the material used to make the box or the rune pattern engraved on it, William has verified through identification spells that their years are roughly consistent.
More importantly, there is indeed a powerful but exhausted soul imprisoned in the box.
However, if he wanted complete verification, he would have to wait for him to find a strong enough container for the soul in the phylactery, and then go and ask him in person to confirm it.
"However, it is really surprising that the forest elves now actually allow the lich's phylactery to be placed together with the core of the world tree? If it were a thousand years ago, even if I threatened them with force, the Druyins guarding the core would never agree to do so."
There was a rare hint of sarcasm in William's tone.
You know, the character of the forest elves is basically synonymous with the word "stubborn". After all, it is estimated that even if you search the entire world, you can't find a second race that will eat the corpses of their own people because of religious beliefs rather than out of hobbies or instincts.
William's question made Ebony, who was in a trance, wake up from a dream and answer loudly:
"Yes! That was originally the case, but ever since a thousand years ago, the core of the World Tree was nearly stolen by a traitor among the Druids. The protection of the core has been entrusted to the Listener of the Great Mother alone. All the red tape and taboos of the past have been abolished since then, and the judgment on protecting the core of the World Tree has been entrusted to the Listener alone."
While speaking, Ebony suddenly brought his feet together, straightened his back and raised his head... It looked like he was just about to salute.
"So there are traitors among the Forest Druids?"
William said sarcastically, and then he continued:
"I remember that Neh was captured by a group of necromancers in order to save people, and was transformed into a lich through experiments. His colleagues who were rescued did not hesitate to label him as 'the first traitorous Druin in history' afterwards. Even though he later left Ravenwood and had never harmed any forest elves, they still issued a bounty and offered a large reward for Neh in several kingdoms... Could it be that because of this good example he set, the title of traitor Druin could be wholesaled?"
In response to William's ridicule, Ebony shook his head and said:
"That's not the case... Since you have seen the barrier outside and saw that his life box can be placed next to the core of the World Tree, then you must understand that all the forest druids forgave his past sins..."
"forgive?"
The other party's remarks caused William to suddenly raise his voice.
"What qualifications do they have to forgive Neh? It should be whether Neh is willing to forgive them."
The other party's sudden excitement made Wu Mu speechless for a long time.
For him, knowing the other person's true identity does not make him feel safe.
After all, the name William Kane has a very complex meaning for Ravenwood Forest.
Putting aside the later Terra I , what William did more than a thousand years ago when he was still alive had a profound impact on the race of forest elves.
He is not only the sinner who extinguished the hope of the forest elves to rise, but also the savior who saved Ravenwood from the hands of the God of Corruption.
Compared to the current empire that worships him as a holy spirit, the forest elves who have not accepted the imperial culture and beliefs have more complicated feelings towards that legend of the past - in addition to the pure worship and gratitude of humans, there are also emotions of fear and resentment.
And now, the other party's attitude towards the forest elves further proves this point.
"So you really are..."
After a long while, Ebony, who had calmed down again, spoke tentatively.
Although he asked in a questioning tone, Wu Mu had already roughly believed the other party's identity in his heart.
I had already determined that the other party was someone who had a close relationship with the ancient organization of the Tribunal. In addition, he could easily open the third barrier with the [Anti-Entropy] spell, and he also said the prophecy that would only be passed down among the listeners of the "Great Mother" of all generations...
I'm afraid the only person in this world who can meet all these conditions at the same time is William Kane himself.
"I'm just stating the facts. It's up to you whether you believe it or not."
On the other hand, William did not intend to waste too much time explaining this issue.
"No, no, no, of course I believe it. I'm afraid that apart from Nehe himself, who is known as the Frost Witch, you are the only one in the world who can open the barrier so easily."
Ebony said hurriedly.
At this moment, the shock in his heart dissipated a little, but was immediately covered up by another heavier emotion.
despair……
That’s right, the other party is the hero who once saved the world, William Kane, but...what then?
William Kane's other identity is the eighth Holy Spirit worshipped by the Riel Empire.
No matter how powerful they are, humans are limited by their lifespans and cannot live for more than a thousand years. And now that the other party has appeared in front of him in his prime, it proves that the propaganda of the Riel Empire is true - William Kane has now transcended the mundane world because of his own achievements and achieved the immortal Holy Spirit.
Since he is a holy spirit worshipped by the Empire, whose side will he be on?
Is it Floro who hopes to completely surrender to the Empire, or is it them who hope to be independent from the Empire?
The answer to this question is obvious.
These thoughts took shape in Ebony's mind almost instantly. Looking back at the other party who was staring at the core of the World Tree with a serious face, his mood sank instantly as if he had swallowed a piece of cold lead.
However, at this moment...
"Okay, give me the remaining two things you promised. After the deal is done, we'll go find the duke - I'd better ask for her opinion first."
Probably confirming that the life box was not a fake, William cast a protective spell, put it into the storage space, and then turned around and said to Ebony with a gloomy face.
"Ask...her opinion?"
Ebony repeated with difficulty.
The worst case scenario he could think of had happened. As a holy spirit worshipped by humans, the man in front of him, whether he was the reincarnation of the Eighth Holy Spirit, his descent to the world, or a vessel left in the world to drive the world - no matter what, he was definitely on the side of the Empire.
"Well, just ask her if she is willing to give up the throne peacefully, so that everyone can be more decent."
William replied.
"ha?"
Ebony felt that he didn't follow the other party's train of thought, so he looked at him with confusion.
The other party also looked at him with some confusion.
"Is there anything difficult to understand?"
The other party asked with some surprise.
"But...but, Flora is someone who is willing to side with the Empire. She even supports the Eighth Order to open a church in Holy Tree City."
"That's why she should step down."
William answered this question.
"Of course, it is necessary to seek the other party's opinion. After all, don't you hate killing?"
