Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 264 [Restraint] Lu Ze

The illusory ocean within his mind shielded Luze from the "Black Knight's" fatal blow, but in doing so, the ocean temporarily severed its connection with Luze. He was thus able to successfully summon the Fool and establish contact with this mysterious being.

The Fool, being quite astute, took advantage of the fact that Lu Ze's mental turmoil had not yet subsided and immediately brought him to his "divine kingdom."

A grayish-white mist quietly spread beneath their feet, and time seemed to stand still within this ancient palace. The figure shrouded in the gray mist sat upright behind a bronze chair, offering only a soft laugh in response to Lu Ze's bow.

"Don't be so formal, just call me Mr. Fool."

The other person said that the voice echoed in the palace.

"Yes, Mr. Fool."

Lu Ze readily agreed and sat back down in his chair at the other party's suggestion.

He observed quietly, sensing that the Fool's figure blended seamlessly with the palace and the gray mist, appearing lofty and magnificent, yet also reserved and profound. Unlike the evil god, who eagerly and aggressively displayed his power; or the righteous god, who was aloof and distant from his followers. He simply sat behind the long table, observing everything that happened in the world with restraint and calmness.

It felt as if we had been waiting for millions of years.

It seems that the Fool's status is at least that of a true god.
Lu Ze thought to himself.

He called upon the Fool only to contend with the true Creator, thinking that as long as the Fool was an enemy of the true Creator, that would be enough. But now it seems that this Fool is far more composed and reliable than he imagined.

Just as Lu Ze was secretly evaluating the Fool, he suddenly heard the other party let out a soft laugh.

"Heh, I really didn't expect that a sober shepherd would pray to me. I snatched you from the hands of the 'fallen creator,' which will probably displease that guy."

Thus the Fool said.

He calls the true Creator the "Fallen Creator". Why does He say this? Does it mean that the true Creator is actually the original Creator who fell and became one?

In an instant, Lu Ze felt a surge of emotion, but this did not prevent him from standing up again and bowing to the other party. "Yes, thank you for your help. If it weren't for you, I would have become a follower of the evil god by now."

“Alright, like I said, you don’t need to be so formal. I don’t mind lending a hand to those who pray to me,” said the Fool, “especially when it comes to that fallen creator.”

Will they send three angels to "help out"?

Lu Ze remained noncommittal.

He has not forgotten the conclusion he reached when he played the role of the "mystic"—one can believe in the power of the gods, but not in their mercy.

He felt that the Fool's motives might not be simple. Perhaps He wanted to oppose the true Creator, or perhaps it was related to His own unique nature. But to him, none of that mattered. As long as He could help him kill the true Creator and complete his revenge, he didn't care about being used.

"Mr. Fool, can you save my sister?"

Thinking of this, Lu Ze's tone became more respectful, and he said sincerely, "She sacrificed her life because of my ritual, and now, only her soul remains within my body."

Now he understood that the uncontrollable soul within him belonged to Cecilia. This was why the false "Cecilia" could use assassin abilities, and why his own flesh and blood instinctively protected it.

The Fool is a god; perhaps he really does have a way to save his sister's life!
If it can save Cecilia, what harm is there in becoming a follower of the Fool?
A glimmer of hope appeared in Lu Ze's eyes, like a traveler in the desert seeing an oasis.

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However, in the gray fog opposite, the Fool remained silent for a considerable period of time before slowly shaking his head.

"Unfortunately, I am neither omniscient nor omnipotent, and I do not possess the authority to resurrect people."

He said. The light in Luze's eyes quickly dimmed. The traveler in the desert discovered that the so-called oasis was just a mirage, an illusion that he could not reach even with all his strength.

"However, perhaps when your own level of life is elevated, you will be able to save your sister on your own without the help of others."

However, the Fool soon gave him new hope.

An elevation in life level. Wait a minute, is the Fool saying that once my sequence is elevated, I'll have a chance to save Cecilia?
Lu Ze received the message and his brain began to work at lightning speed.

The first phrase of the true Creator's name is "The Creator of All Things." Creation! Could it be that by using the authority of that bastard evil god, a perfect body could be created for Cecilia?

It seems to really work!

However, that guy hates me now, and I will never bow down to him. Unless I raise my level, until I usurp his authority, replace his divinity, and become the true god of this path, then Cecilia will have hope of resurrection!

—According to Roselle's diary provided by Klein, he already knew about the "Path of God" and the "Blasphemy Tablets," and knew that the top of the sequence was the true God.

Having figured all this out, Lu Ze suddenly felt much clearer.

Driven by revenge, he originally intended to completely overturn this order. Now, with the added goal of "saving his sister," his hatred for the evil god and his love for his sister will simultaneously drive him forward.

Although becoming a god is an almost hopeless and difficult path, he has decided to keep going.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Fool, you are the guiding light for me."

Lu Ze generously expressed his gratitude to the Fool.

"Hehe. You're welcome."

The Fool chuckled, “I can offer you an opportunity to become stronger. I’ve organized a gathering for a group of people like you, with various purposes, and they meet here every Monday at 3 p.m.

A gathering held under the watchful eye of the gods
Lu Ze sighed inwardly, immediately understanding the other party's meaning, and hurriedly asked, "Mr. Fool, do you mean I can also join the party?"

"of course."

"Please make sure I can participate."

Lu Zedao.

"can."

The Fool nodded slightly, then tapped his finger, and a stack of face-down cards materialized on the table in front of Lu Ze. "Members in the organization are codenamed by Tarot cards. These are what they have left. Draw one for yourself."

Lu Ze casually reached out and pulled out a card from the middle of the deck, turning it over. When he saw the image on the card, he was slightly taken aback.

A barefoot angel with crimson wings stood above the stream. The angel's expression was serene as he poured water from one Holy Grail into another.

【control】.

What does this mean? Is it a reminder to control my inner madness and not let anger cloud my judgment?

Lu Ze couldn't help but chuckle.

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