Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 452 Anomalies on the Illusory Ocean
After Anderson left, Luzer's room quickly became quiet.

This was the first time he had been alone since being promoted to "Black Knight".

"Luna, go and watch the door for me."

He instructed the black cat to stand guard at the door, while he sat on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to simulate the illusory sound of ocean waves in his mind.

M once said that advancing in rank would strengthen his control over the sea. Now that he has been promoted to "Black Knight," I wonder what kind of changes will occur on that sea?
Before long, the illusory sound of the tide surged in from all directions and engulfed him.

"Wow"

The waves surged, and white mist filled the air. The ethereal, viscous seawater lapped against my feet, its chaotic, deep black depths seemingly containing every color imaginable, dazzling and mesmerizing upon closer inspection.

"Welcome back."

A red-haired, golden-eyed woman stood on the sea, smiling at him.

The sea breeze ruffled her white robe, outlining her full curves; M looked serene and gentle.

"Ah."

Lu Ze glanced at her, a gesture that served as a greeting. His gaze swept across the sea, trying to sense if anything had changed. Then, a very noticeable change came into view.

Suddenly, the stone platform where Cecilia's soul was kept rose a great height out of thin air!

what happened?

He was startled and quickly approached, stepping on the sea surface.

After the stone platform was raised, the lower level was revealed—slightly thicker, but still streamlined, extending downwards. It looked like a white tower?

Lu Ze didn't have time to study it carefully. He quickly flew to the top of the tower and looked into the depression that resembled a "pool"—his sister's soul was properly immersed in it, nourished by the clear seawater, without any abnormalities.

Okay
Lu Ze breathed a sigh of relief.

"Cecilia, I'm so glad you're alright."

He spoke to the sleeping girl.

The girl closed her eyes, her lips slightly upturned, looking serene and peaceful.

Time seemed to stand still here.

Lu Ze stared at her, lost in thought.

“Cecilia, you sometimes appear in my dreams. Come and see me.”

After a long while, he whispered to the girl, "I miss you."

He glanced at his sister a few more times before beginning to examine the building. From its base upwards, it truly resembled a tower, a colossal white tower rising ever higher into the sky.

Is it because of the improvement in one's rank that one is promoted upwards?

Lu Ze subconsciously looked up.

The sky above was shrouded in white mist, greatly obstructing his view. But perhaps it was just his imagination, he felt as if something was moving.

You won't let me see it?

Lu Ze activated his ability, using the wind to lift his body and attempt to continue rising. However, before he could rise more than a few meters, the force supporting him became unsustainable and suddenly disappeared.

The unseen laws here prevented him from getting any closer.

"If the tower can rise again during the next advancement, I should be able to see it clearly then," Lu Ze thought to himself. "But seeing it might not be a good thing. It's best to get Cecilia out of there before the advancement."
Before leaving, he glanced at his sister one last time before descending from the tower onto the sea.

"A very touching sibling bond."

M said with a smile.

"Shut up." As usual, Lu Ze silenced the other person and began to look around the sea, sensing the deeper changes.

First and foremost, the most significant change is the expansion of the sea area he can control. It has grown from the size of a pond to the size of an artificial lake. Indeed, the qualitative leap from Sequence 5 to Sequence 4 is also evident here.

Secondly, the fog at sea had thinned considerably, which greatly improved his visibility. He looked towards the end of the fog and could vaguely make out a silhouette in the distance.

The true Creator.
He thought coldly.

Yes, I almost forgot. It seems that I share a sea area with the other party to some extent. It appears that as my rank increases, he will eventually be able to dissipate all the fog and see the entire sea area clearly.

Could the whole picture be that there's a real creator on the other side of the sea, and something terrifying above our heads?
That would be rather ironic.

Lu Ze couldn't help but look towards the White Pagoda again, and he began to doubt whether it was really safe to leave his sister here.

Hmm, maybe I should store it back in my body every now and then, and then put it back in to soak for a while after the soul has been slightly depleted. He thought to himself, when the word "battery" suddenly popped into his mind. He felt that it was both hellish and not funny, and immediately put it out of his mind.

Besides these, are there any other changes?
Yes, after the sea area expanded, his control over the tides also improved. In the future, the duration of the tides he summons will be longer, and the integration with his body will be greater. The burden when using "Blood River" will also be greatly reduced.

Moreover, there are related authorities in the sea.

Lu Ze opened his arms, letting the illusory seawater beneath his feet rise and flow into his body.

"Wow"

The seawater quickly filled his body, making his spirit increasingly solid and heavy. He felt a surge of power.

"call!"

A storm howled around him; he was majestic, violent, and impossible to look directly at.

"Buzz!"

A golden light shimmered in his eyes, mysterious, elusive, and penetrating to the core.

These are extraordinary abilities from the previously existing "Sailor" and "Spectator" pathways; as his rank rises, he gains access to more and more powerful abilities.

If activated at full power, it should be able to reach the level of a Sequence 4 demigod.

Moreover, he could withstand more seawater than before, and as more and more seawater poured in, new authority quietly solidified behind him.

Golden light gradually began to form around Lu Ze's body. It was a pure and dazzling radiance, intense and noble, drawing people in irresistibly towards him. It was as if he were the only answer, the only salvation.

The authority of the "Sun" pathway!
Lu Ze opened his eyes and felt as if he had transformed into a miniature sun. Just as he was about to test the power of this method, he sensed that his spirit could no longer withstand the strain and was on the verge of collapse.

It seems this is the only way to end it.

He thought regretfully, "Let's drain the seawater."

His advancement in rank gave him greater control over this sea area. Correspondingly, the white tower rose, the mist dissipated, and new authority was generated. What new changes will occur after further advancement?

Lu Ze couldn't tell whether he was looking forward to it or feeling fear. He stayed up there for a while longer, getting familiar with the power before returning to reality.

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.

Backlund, Queens, at Earl Hall's villa.

"Miss, the master wants to see you."

Audrey's personal maid, Anne, entered her room, a hint of doubt on her face, and said, "There are several men in military uniforms in his study."

MI9? They've finally arrived.

Audrey thought to herself, and gracefully got up.

(End of this chapter)