Witch, Fireball and Steam Evil God

Chapter 192: Driving into the Future
This is the most efficient way to go about it, rather than going through Parliament and writing stories.

The city lost its voice, and the survivors sat on the streets, silently witnessing the sealed history. After several eras, the concept of "God" once again invaded this country.

The sound of the bell spread far and wide, reaching the ears of everyone in the Western Continent, making them feel as if they had conquered the sea with the favored warrior and completed one thrilling voyage after another.

Yug stood in front of the clock, staring closely at every carving on it.

Did the great Tide Lord forge it in his old age?

Even though the altar is closed, I still hope that one day someone will discover this place and let the bell ring through every corner of the Western Continent.

Or maybe the Lord of Tides regretted his actions, and even though he used a spell similar to the Holy Word to remove his emotions and humanity, turning himself into a cold and rational machine, he lived with guilt every day thereafter.

It was like the last words left by the Lord of Tide before he dissipated.

Yuge looked down at his hands. It was he who made these words reach everyone's ears.

From now on, the Western Continent will undergo tremendous changes.

The denial of the gods would collapse, all relevant policies would have to be adjusted, and the ensuing turmoil could last for years or even decades.

But there was another stirring emotion that surged in his heart, and Yug could not tell whether this emotion came from his heart or was inspired by the bell - he wanted to go out to sea, because something was waiting for him on the endless ocean.

It was with this kind of passion that the warrior began his first voyage.

As the sound of the bell faded away, it was accompanied by the last words of advice left to him by the Lord of Tides.

He was leaving Ophira and the Western Continent to find people like him.

Bringing them together again.

Ambrose and Eliom heard the noise of the bells and sensed that the electric elemental elves were acting as carriers to bring the news out.

Ethan fulfilled his promise and even went beyond it.

Although he was just a human, he kept his promises and was more trustworthy than any other creature he knew.

He has made his decision.

The tentacles that were sucking on Yug's head loosened, and the mini octopus jumped down from his head and pounced on Ethan with its fangs and claws bared.

He was also about to embark on a new journey, and it was obvious that staying with a trusted friend was the best choice.

However, the cat above Ethan's head had been observing his actions. The white figure jumped down nimbly and intercepted the octopus in mid-air. She scratched and clawed it, and finally threw it into Ivy's arms with a sudden force.

This is a cat that protects its food.

It's okay to travel together, but she must make some rules in advance.

She announced to the new crew member with the authority of a captain, "Ethan's shoulders and head are my territory!"

Ivy picked up the soft and slippery creature and studied it in front of her eyes.

Compared to other girls, Ivy was very courageous and full of research spirit. She could dissect a corpse without changing her expression. Holding a mini octopus was no problem for her. She took the initiative to introduce herself to Eliom. "My name is Ivy. Actually, I am the historian of this ship. I am writing a book called "Imperial Truth"... That cat is called Winter. She is a combatant on the ship. Although she looks cold, she is actually very easy to get along with."

The octopus, which had been baring its fangs and claws, gradually calmed down.

It had also experienced such scenes in the distant past.

Be accepted by others and no longer feel alone.

So……

Will it be abandoned and betrayed this time as it has been before?

Eliom looked at Ethan carefully, trying to compare him with the warrior from the past.

The questions in my mind were soon answered.

The mother told it that this was its home.

Ivy, a pragmatic person, has already started to consider practical issues. She asked, "Should we prepare a big fish tank for it? After all, it is a marine creature."

Eliom immediately shook his tentacles, and a voice sounded in the minds of everyone present.

Sounds almost identical to Empolis.

"I can swim very fast in the sea, but if I go to land, I need someone to carry me."

"Isn't that the same as a facehugger?"

Lily blurted out, and seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, she lowered her head shyly and explained, "Facehuggers are a kind of monster from my former hometown. They move very slowly, so they always like to parasitize other creatures. Humans are their favorite parasites, and they can take them to far away places."

From the first moment she saw the octopus, she thought of the facehugger.

Logically speaking, as a maid of lowly status, she had no right to speak in such occasions, but after spending a long time with Ethan and others, she was always relaxed with these guests from afar, even the eldest daughter of the Margaret family. Ivy even invited her to taste the special drinks brought from the empire.

It felt distant and foreign to be with her friends, many of whom she had once known in the coastal town where she lived.

"There are actually such novel creatures. It seems that the Empire's Monster Encyclopedia will be updated again."

Ethan continued, and then he pointed to Yuger's face stained with ink, "It should be washable now."

Clear water of unknown origin flowed on both sides of the altar, giving people a faint sense of sacredness. Lily helped Yug to the water's edge and carefully helped him wash his blackened face. When he regained his former appearance, Eliom was able to look at him calmly.

At least he won't pounce on you and spray you with ink like when we first met.

……

The next few days were uneventful.

This is the seventh day after the "Great Cataclysm". The people of Ophira named this disaster that split half of the city the Great Cataclysm. In the past few days, they have counted the casualties and have been intensively engaged in the reconstruction of Ophira.

Not only the city was rebuilt, but also the system of the Deep Sea Parliament.

Now the people of Orphea knew that when the Cataclysm came, those councillors they had trusted could not wait to board the Ark, intending to leave them all here to die, and that those councillors had long disappeared while they fought the twisted shadows that emerged from the shadows.

The craftsmen and the Speaker were left to command them.

They fulfilled their promise and fought with "the people" until the last moment.

The councillors who returned to Ophira were in a state of panic. There were speeches every day on the destroyed streets. They racked their brains, trying to use "righteousness" to kidnap the people of Ophira and forcibly instill in them the importance of continuing the human race. They also promised to do their best to rebuild the city and make Ophira's tomorrow better.

But the lawmakers found that these civilians had become smarter.

Their empty promises can no longer win the public's applause, and their shouting in the streets only earns people's contemptuous looks.

At this moment, they clearly realized that power was slipping away from them.

Nothing made the councillors more anxious than this. They couldn't sleep all night when they thought that once Ophira was rebuilt, the Deep Sea Council would no longer have a place for them.

The Speaker had accumulated unprecedented prestige during the "Great Cataclysm". People also saw Yogg, the Speaker's son, fighting on the front line with them. After the disaster, Yogg almost immediately devoted himself to the reconstruction of the city.

His "inspiration" was endless, and even the master craftsman Gelb was shocked by the changes that took place in Yug.

In the face of the plan proposed by Yuge, they seemed to have become apprentices.

And more importantly, "God" left the Ark to Yog.

In addition to designing the reconstruction plan, Yuge is busy with various social engagements every day. Those politicians who had been gloating over his "illness" appear in front of him one after another and say almost all the compliments they can imagine, to the point that Yuge suffers severe physical discomfort whenever he hears others praising him recently.

Early in the morning, Lily ran to the residence of Ethan and others. When she entered the room, Ivy was writing furiously on a blank parchment book, and Eliom was crawling on the table, correcting the content of the "historical text" from time to time.

"I think Master Yug seems to be ill."

Lily turned to her friends for help out of concern.

"Is he ill again?"

Ivy paused with the pen in her hand, and subconsciously glanced at Eliom. The little octopus spread its tentacles, indicating that it knew nothing about it. With the end of the "Great Cataclysm", Yoger's clairvoyance was cured, and Ivy had written this disease into the parchment book.

The attending physician Ethan believed that clairvoyance was more like a sign produced by God's chosen ones, enabling them to sense existence that ordinary people could not. There had been many similar patients in the empire, but most of them did not receive good treatment and were quickly driven crazy.

Yogg is a successful case. He is now continuously absorbing knowledge of the Iron Throne through clairvoyance, as if this knowledge was prepared for him.

Since receiving that knowledge, Yug's symptoms have almost completely recovered.

Ivy calmed herself down and said, "Your young master seems a little frail."

She rarely used such words to describe others, but since everyone was so familiar with each other, Ivy spoke frankly.

Lily hesitated, "The symptoms this time...are a little strange."

And she felt that she could only seek advice from her friends.

"You tell me first."

"Didn't the young master have a lot of social events these days? He didn't look very happy after coming back. Whenever someone praised him, he would frown, even the servants at home."

At this point, Lily took a deep breath, "Master Yuge always makes me say some 'harsh' words to him when we are alone, and, um... he also makes me look at him with disgust."

Lily had never heard of such a thing, and she thought Yuge was probably sick.

"This is normal, it's not a disease at all!"

Ivy immediately made a diagnosis, and the golden hair on his head puffed out his chest proudly, like an expert. "It's better to say that your relationship has taken a step further."

Lily's clear eyes were full of curiosity, "...The relationship is better? Why?"

"In short, Lily, you have to understand that human quirks are diverse."

"Ah."

"Take Old Sen for example. There's a rumor going around that he actually likes Miss Winter's feet."

This was undoubtedly explosive news. Even Eliom was extremely alert. Lily subconsciously looked at her calves wrapped in white stockings - this was Ophira's most classic maid uniform.

Eliom observed his sensitive tentacles and fell into deep thought.

It has so many legs, isn't that a coincidence?
Ivy patted Lily's shoulder soothingly. "So you don't have to worry at all. Yuge mentioned this to you because he trusts you. When you go back, you might as well test him as I said."

……

At the same time, Ethan, who was on the other side of the city, sneezed.

The heated discussion came to an abrupt halt, and people suddenly became quiet, looking at Ethan with concern in their eyes.

"Military Advisor, are you okay?"

"Quick, go get our best doctor!"

"Military Advisor, drink more hot water!"

People were in chaos.

Members of the Purity Society came to invite Ethan almost every day. They had gained a firm foothold after the "Great Cataclysm". This battle had earned them great prestige among the poor. Coupled with the complete downfall of Councillor Jacob, this area was in urgent need of someone with a say.

Sam became the popular choice.

He was seriously injured in the battle with the creeping shadows, and his upper body is still wrapped in bandages to this day.

But now is the most important period of transformation for the Pure Society, and they need many plans.

When Sam learned that Ethan was about to leave Ophira, he ignored his injuries and held discussion meetings for several consecutive days. Ethan was treated as a guest of honor, and the members of the Purity Society respectfully called him a military advisor.

"I am fine."

Ethan waved his hand, but still had a bad feeling in his heart.

I always feel that there are some black people secretly slandering him behind his back.

"Sam, in fact, the future development of Pure Society is not as complicated as you think. You just need to remember the path you have taken and how you have gained people's recognition."

It was getting late, and he felt the familiar magic. Winter had finished his social engagements on Paradise Island and was now waiting for him outside.

Ethan concluded, “As long as you still stick to these things and act in their best interests, the people here will naturally support you.”

“…Just like that?”

Sam was a little confused.

Because it sounded too simple, much simpler than the "great plan" he had imagined.

There is no need to climb a mountain of swords or jump into a frying pan, and you can't even hear any danger.

“That’s exactly what’s most difficult.”

Ethan smiled and didn't explain any further.

After leaving the Pure Society and following the source of magic, Winter was surrounded by a group of cat girls, led by Miss Lion, whom they met the day they got off the ship.

With tears in their eyes, they bid farewell to the bitter winter.

The demi-humans of Paradise Island also held an important meeting and made a decision.

They are also witnesses of old history and have been inspired by the warriors - they also want to go out to sea. They believe that somewhere in this world they will find a home that truly belongs to the sub-humans. If not, they will build one themselves.

"Are you really not going to be our captain? You can bring all your friends with you!"

Miss Lion is always full of sentimentality. This is the eleventh time she has extended an invitation to Winter.

If they miss it, it will be difficult for them to find such a leadership-oriented demihuman companion.

They formed a deep friendship with the cat from the north.

"I have travel that I must complete."

Winter heard footsteps in the distance. The cats with more acute hearing naturally noticed Ethan's arrival. They nodded and finally said, "Then I wish you a safe journey. As long as you keep sailing, we will meet again on the sea sooner or later."

"It seems you are quite popular with them."

Ethan said after the demihumans left.

"It's just a show."

Having said that, Lin Dong lowered his eyes and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Listening to the receding footsteps and feeling the slightly cool sea breeze, the iron man not far away is still busy.

This is a dilapidated yet thriving city.

The destruction and doomsday that she "foresaw" are being erased bit by bit by busy people.

The “last time” she came here, she didn’t have time to meet many interesting people.

She suddenly said, "Her name is Ginny."

"Ok?"

"That's the name of Miss Lion."

Winter raised her head and no longer concealed her smile. Her eyes were as bright as rubies in the night, making Ethan dazed for a moment.

——"One day, sooner or later, we will meet again."

(End of this chapter)