Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 421 Praying to Another Mercury Serpent

Bayam, the capital of the Rothschild Islands, is known as the "City of Generosity".

Alger Wilson walked down a bustling street.

After returning to port to rest and refit, and having finished his report to the Church of Storms, he declined the crew's invitation to go to the "Moulin Rouge" for some fun and headed alone to the local underground market.

Having already acquired the extraordinary properties of "Wind Favorite," Alger decided to try his luck in the market to find the remaining auxiliary materials.

The thought of being promoted to Sequence 6 soon filled him with excitement.

But just as Alger reached the market entrance, before he even entered, an endless gray fog suddenly appeared before him. Deep within the fog, a figure resembling Temperance remained in a prayerful posture, speaking his needs to the Fool.

[Temperance] Has this guy reached the Sea of ​​Sonia?

Upon hearing this, Alger's heart skipped a beat, and he almost turned pale on the crowded street.

That's a Blood Cultivator, a figure deemed extremely dangerous by the royal family, whose presence brings bloodshed wherever he goes. And what kind of insane request is this, asking me to buy a ship and sacrifice it to him?
The ship is so big, how could it possibly be used for a sacrifice?

"You can refuse if it's inconvenient for you."

The Fool's voice came from above the gray fog, sounding so high and deep.

"call"

Alger took a deep breath and steadied himself.

It must be acknowledged that the "restraint" at sea is a fact that has already occurred. And all he can do is use this opportunity to maximize his own interests.

“Dear Mr. Fool, please tell Temperance that I can help him, but he needs to pay me a commission of 300 pounds.”

He said respectfully in his heart.

Bayam is one of the most prosperous islands in the Sunia Sea, with countless ships coming and going. These include both secondhand ships of dubious origin and newly built sailing vessels from shipyards. And as a pirate captain, he has access to many such channels.

"I see."

"That's what Mr. Fool said calmly."

The gray fog quickly dissipated, and the bustling market reappeared before Alger. However, this time, his gaze was not as relaxed as before.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Ruins of a divine war, on an unnamed island.

After some time, Luze received a message from the Fool:
[Justice] Although she could help him order a ship, due to her own position, she couldn't explain why he should buy a ship for no reason, let alone sacrifice the ship.

[World] Currently at sea, unable to purchase a boat.

Fortunately, the Hanged Man has the resources and time to help, but he will charge a £300 commission.

“Dear Fool, please tell the Hanged Man that I accept his request. Please ask him to buy me a sailboat that can hold about ten people, and also bring some sailing instructions.”

He said this through the virtual persona created by M.

After finishing his prayers, Luze looked at Anderson, who was waiting anxiously to the side, and smiled, "Good news, the ship should be here soon. You will be in charge of the ceremony then."

"it is good."

Anderson said, half pleased and half worried. He was pleased because there was news about the ship, but worried because he was concerned about holding the ceremony.

"So, do you have any leads regarding the misfortune that has befallen me?"

He asked expectantly, "Can I give it a try?"

Lu Zedao.

Because of the knowledge he gained from the potions of the Mystic, he had some understanding of Urolius's abilities, but this was still far from enough for him to break free from the curse.

However, he had other options.

Lu Ze subconsciously raised the "Lucky Wheel" and looked at the peculiar holy emblem engraved on the gun handle.

—That was a pattern left behind by a high-level extraordinary being whom I had encountered by chance when Duke Negan was assassinated. The latter is currently hidden inside an ordinary pregnant woman.

Based on the fact that the other party can manipulate fate and that the shape of the holy symbol is similar to that of Ouro, Luze boldly judged that there is a high probability that He is also a mercury serpent!
The information provided by Miss Sharon later further solidified his view.

The misfortune brought by one mercury serpent may be averted by another! You can pray to Him to obtain a solution!

But how do you establish contact with someone when you only have their emblem and don't know their name?

Other extraordinary individuals might feel helpless, but for ritually skilled occultists, it's no problem at all.

Under Anderson's watchful gaze, Luzer drew his ceremonial silver dagger. Then, he rolled up his sleeve and began to carve the holy symbol onto his skin.

"hiss"

He heard the hunter gasp, knowing the other was startled by his actions. But he didn't bother explaining, and continued carving, completing the emblem's design.

He deliberately refrained from using his healing abilities, instead allowing blood to seep from the wound where the holy emblem was carved.

Blood is a highly spiritual medium.

Then, Luze lit two candles, stuck them in the sand, and placed his injured arm in the middle.

The candle in front represents himself, the candle in the distance represents the mercury serpent, and the blood-stained holy symbol in the middle is the channel of communication between the two—the blood belongs to Luze, and the holy symbol belongs to the other party.

Lu Ze stared at the holy emblem, muttering incantations under his breath, forcibly concentrating his mind in this way to enter a dream state similar to meditation.

This is a flexible application of the "secret ritual," where if the other party is also willing to respond, they will meet in a dream.

Lu Ze gradually drifted into a dream.

He suddenly became fully awake and was quite certain that he was sleeping.

He was surrounded by desolate fields, with a tall black tower standing out abruptly.

Is that guy inside the spire?
Lu Ze thought to himself as he walked toward the dark spire and quickly went inside.

The ground floor of the spire was surprisingly empty; there was nothing there. Lu Ze walked up the spiral staircase, intending to go up to the spire and take a look.

However, the moment Lu Ze looked up, he suddenly froze and stood still.

Inside the empty interior of the spire, there was an enormous, silvery-white serpent.

The giant serpent had no actual scales; its body was covered in dense patterns and symbols that ultimately formed interconnected rotating wheels. The wheels on its tail and head were each only half complete, appearing quite disproportionate. But if the silvery-white serpent could bite its own tail, the wheels would be complete.

At that moment, the giant snake was peering down from inside the tower, and Lu Ze's head was only a few centimeters away from its enormous mouth, which startled him.

But after calming down, he realized that the giant snake did not make any further moves, but just stared at him with its scarlet eyes, as if waiting for him to speak.

Lu Ze thought for a moment, then spoke directly:
"How can I remove the curse of misfortune brought by the Ouroboros mural?"

(End of this chapter)