Chapter 1440 - 51: Pisces
Chapter 1440 - 51: Pisces
Fisher had roughly determined the locations of several main gates to enter the Dynasty. According to Emhardt, there still exist a few portals built by the demons in this world that also lead directly into the Dynasty, just like the one deep within Saint Nali Snake Head Street. It seems that Emhardt used this method when he previously encountered Helair inside the Demon Dynasty.But because many pages were lost within the Dynasty, he doesn’t quite remember the specifics.
Even if he did remember, those gates probably wouldn’t be usable anymore, including the one he used before.
Is there still a usable portal to the Dynasty in this world?
Of course, Fisher believed there was, but given the current urgency, unless by ridiculous luck he stumbled upon one soon, it’s better not to rely on luck and use this method. It would be wiser to properly locate the main gates of the Dynasty.
Each of the ten gates has its own method of entry. The scroll contains vague descriptions, for instance, the method to enter the "Love and Desire Gate" is:
"Indulge in ecstasy, relish the flesh for a fleeting moment."
Who knows what kind of entry method this is? Surely it can’t be, as the Death Lord jokingly speculated, a silver party where one must strip down earnestly?
Moreover, the Love and Desire Gate is located at the northernmost edge of the South Continent, and Fisher doesn’t want to cross such a vast distance. Being too far from the frontline near the South Branch Mountains, in case anything happens on the frontline, he wouldn’t be able to manage it promptly.
After pondering, Fisher ultimately decided to enter the Demon Dynasty through the Competitive Gate.
The method of entry is: "Defeat the undefeatable."
Firstly, this gate isn’t far from the South Branch Mountains, about a hundred kilometers away. Furthermore, it’s not a hundred miles north but a hundred miles east, already beyond the scope of the frontal war, yet Fisher could quickly return for backup.
Secondly, the scroll mentions that entering through the Competitive Gate places one in the region where Elliog’s true form lies dormant.
After parting ways for a long time since Saint Nali, Fisher surprisingly missed Elliog, with its sulfur scent, lazy demeanor, yet unexpectedly approachable nature (actually, he missed all the ladies he had connections with, just to be clear).
Compared to a Demon God, apart from when she descended during the life-and-death battle against Erwin, she otherwise gave Fisher the impression of an exceedingly lazy and carefree oversized cat.
Even her summoning method involved blending catnip, leaving one to wonder how the person who wrote this scroll summarized such a method.
In the end moments at Saint Nali, she gave up the chance to finish off Erwin to save her own life, though afterward, she entrusted the Death Rune and the task of hunting Erwin to Fisher. Undoubtedly, Fisher remembered this favor.
The final reason, or rather an unlikely assumption, is that he wanted to try to gain Elliog’s help.
Even if it was as the Cardinal of Destiny mentioned, that the two Demon Gods hadn’t completely escaped the Mother Goddess’s sealing, since their true forms could still appear outside, Fisher had to regard them as two tangible Eighteenth Rank opponents.
On his side, apart from being a Mythical Species himself, he had no other mythical helpers available. He needed an assistant to increase the chances of successfully seizing the base and restoring the seal.
Moreover, he wasn’t entirely certain about Helair’s stance yet. If Helair was determined not to let him meddle with the Doomsday Prophecy, Fisher would have to face not only the two Demon Gods but also a close Nineteenth Rank angel, making his odds even slimmer.
Of course, it was still too early to make such conclusions, just setting the tone for action first.
Fisher shared his thoughts with the Death Lord, who had no objections... or rather, for him, as long as it leads to his death, he didn’t have any other requirements.
For him, a failed plan had no downside; if it led to his death, he would actually look forward to it.
The key now was for Fisher to make good use of his time. He didn’t know when the Doomsday Prophecy would commence, so all he could do was attempt to bring potential dangers upon himself and resolve them before the warfront came, to prevent harm to the two ladies of the Dragon Court...
Especially Rafael.
He had to enter the Demon Dynasty and seize the base altering the Mother God’s seal before the Red Dragon Court and the Green Dragon Court’s Human Alliance officially waged war.
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The sky gradually darkened as Fisher brought the Death Lord back to the Dragon Court from the frontier line.
Originally, this fellow didn’t need to come along, but since he ran out of liquor in his flask, it needed replenishment.
Incidentally, Fisher only then realized that this guy didn’t eat or drink. Naturally, this would cause discomfort, as before death, he was no different from ordinary humans — he would get tired, thirsty, and sleepy.
However, once he died, he would instantly return to a normal full state.
According to him, this was the "state of the moment he lost death." At that time, he was neither hungry, thirsty, nor tired, so whenever he felt uncomfortable, he would immediately commit suicide and recover to this state, much like when he was parasitized by the Cardinal of Destiny earlier.
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