Chapter 569 Language Interpretation

569 Language Interpretation

The crimson moonlight seeped through the not-so-thick curtains, casting its glow on the desk, already yellowed by the gas wall lamps illumination, emphasizing its presence.

Lumian perused his freshly acquired Highlander textbook, patiently waiting for over half an hour before finally receiving a reply from Madam Magician via the doll messenger.

The letter was concise and spanned only two pages.

Lets start with the basics.

Combining the patterns, symbols, and structure of the ringalthough I cant precisely decipher the meaning of that sentenceI can identify its composition and the practical application of various short sentences.

It breaks down into three segments:

The first part serves to precisely locate the ring, facilitating the subsequent activation of special characteristics and the infusion of energy contained in the language.

The second part involves injecting the energy carried by the words into the ring through resonance and other forms, activating a magic circle formed by patterns and symbols. Consider the sacrificial ring as a charm. The second paragraph is akin to its designated special activation incantation. It doesnt necessitate invoking supernatural powers but requires prior guidance.

In the third part, I suspect its a ciphertext attached to the ring. In simpler terms, once the ceremonial ring is fully activated through the first two parts, it records and carries the final ciphertext into the sea to transmit it to something.

Are you following so far? The ceremonial ring is like a special key, functional only after activation. Furthermore, it necessitates the corresponding pa.s.sword to open the doors of the target.

Heh heh, the actual meaning of We espouse thee, O sea, as a sign of true and perpetual dominion is roughly akin to a key to unlock the pa.s.sageway. The pa.s.sword is x.x.xx.x.xx.x.x. Naturally, if translated directly, itll differ significantly, but that should capture the essence.

Lumian couldnt resist a smirk.

Recalling the solemn recitation by the previous Governors of the Sea, envisioning the act of marrying the sea, anyone familiar with the corresponding language would likely burst into laughter.

What sea, what espousal, what dominion! After all the complexity, it boiled down to unlocking and opening a pa.s.sagewaya simple pa.s.sword entry!

Contemplating sharing this interpretation with Juan Oro, Lato Guiaro, and the others, Lumian pondered their likely reactions.

No, they wouldnt believe it. A millennium or two of misunderstanding had morphed into faith, perseverance, and legacy. Admitting a mistake wasnt something theyd easily embrace.

Regardless, the result would be the same. Interpretation or translation, it didnt matter how they perceived it!

Collecting himself, Lumian turned to the second page of the letter, eager to continue reading.

Next is the more complicated part.

The two patterns you witnessed in the Governor of the Seas bas.e.m.e.nt have a profound history, stretching back to the early Fourth Epoch.

They serve as symbols of mysticism and the coat of arms of ancient n.o.bles. One of them is linked to an acquaintanceno, a familiar Angel, Amon!

The pattern resembling a clock signifies the Worm of Time. It stands as the Amon familys coat of arms.

Worm of Time? The Amons coat of arms? Why is it Him again! Lumians eyes narrowed, feeling as though he was still entrenched in the Amons.

What connection did Milo Villages ancestors, Port Santas sea prayer ritual, and the distinctiveness of those waters share with the Amons?

On the surface, no apparent link existed!

As Lumians thoughts raced, he suddenly sensed a connection between the sea prayer ritual and the former King of Angels of the Marauder pathway.

Reflecting on the key members involved in the April Fools ritual prank, Bard, a Beyonder of the Marauder pathway, and Mad Lady, belonging to the neighboring Apprentice pathway, even prayed to The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Eartha being with profound influence over the Marauder pathway.

While this didnt directly point to the Amons, the gathering of Marauder-

related individuals suggested a reasonable a.s.sociation between the sea prayer ritual and the Marauder pathway.

Lumian exhaled, lowering his head to read further insights from Madam Magician.

The layers of doors come from the Abraham family. Yes, the Abraham family, one of the five n.o.bles of the Tudor Empire. I previously mentioned that in the Tudor Empire, only five families hold the hereditary duke t.i.tle: Abraham, Amon, Antigonus, Jacob, and Tamara. Among them, the Abrahams control the Apprentice pathway. Remember, Apprentices often represent seals.

Therefore, its plausible to believe that the sea prayer ritual predates previous estimates, tracing back to before the demise of the Fourth Epochs Tudor Empire. Encountering matters related to the Tudor Empire sure isnt a coincidence for you, is it?

Do you now grasp the essence of the sea prayer ritual? Further explanations may not be necessary, correct?

Im starting to suspect that Milo Villages ancestors misunderstood the initial sentences meaning, leading to the expansion of the sea sacrifice and vigil from the revelation. This resulted in an absurd sea marriage ritual spanning a millennium or two. It could very well be a manifestation of that individuals mischievous nature, reveling in playing a joke on everyone, indifferent to the fate of others.

See, this is what a prank should be. Those April Fools folks could learn a thing or two.

If you have more questions or havent clarified certain aspects, feel free to write and ask.

By the way, Lie now possesses a temporary ability lasting half a month. It can absorb a specific amount of power from a target, though this power wont endure long. For ordinary people, it might persist for half a year or a year. However, for you, it wont last more than a week due to the conflict with your powers.

Lumian averted his gaze from the letter, his thoughts in disarray.

Madam Magician suggests that the uniqueness of those waters originated from the ancestor of the Abraham family and a certain Amon? The core of the sea prayer ritual was personally devised by these two Angel-level figures. They guided the ancestors of Milo Village in Port Santa and left behind a revelation, compelling them to perform the ritual annually?

Due to Amons mischievous nature, the ancestors of Milo Village misunderstood the true meaning of that sentence, thinking they were meant to marry the sea. Consequently, the core of the sea prayer ritual became increasingly complex, expanding into more segments over the years. It transformed into an extensive prank that persisted for over a millennium?

Having comprehended Madam Magicians hypothesis, Lumian reconsidered the essence of the sea prayer ritual.

Appeasing the special ent.i.ty concealed at the bottom of the seaperhaps that palace?

Apprentice represents a seal Marauder is stealing

Stealing

Lumian suddenly glanced down at his left chest.

He grasped the essence of the sea prayer ritual!

Finding a husband for the sea, pacifying its violence, genuinely pleasing it, and obtaining corresponding boons were all absurd reasons concocted by Milo Villages ancestors after being misled!

The essence of the sea prayer ritual was to steal boons!

The palace at the bottom of the sea had been sealed by the Apprentice pathway, but the ancestor of the Abraham family worried that, over time, the seals power would wane, allowing the palace to gradually regain strength. To counter this, he enlisted Amon to devise a ritual for regularly siphoning off the restored power of the palace each year, preventing it from breaking through the seal.

Consequently, after each sea prayer ritual, the sea area would become tranquil, free from excessive storms. The previous years failed ritual had allowed the palace to acc.u.mulate a certain degree of strength. Consequently, the sea experienced abnormality, leading to an increased number of s.h.i.+pwrecks, and Death Navigators departed the special sea area more frequently.

The reason for only entering the sea when the stars aligned and following a specific route to reach the destination was that only then would a complex pa.s.sageway appear in the outer seal!

Lumian stood up and took a few steps forward.

Having unraveled the essence of the sea prayer ritual, he comprehended the Earth Mother Churchs motive for perpetuating it.

Initially, the clergyman of the Earth Mother Church, lacking thorough investigations, destroyed Milo Village, putting an end to the sea prayer ritual. However, at the bottom of the building, they discovered the coat of arms representing the two n.o.bles of the Tudor Empire, halting the final step in time. Later, they realized they needed to dispatch demiG.o.d-level Saints to deal with the unique waters each year. High-end forces were required to guard it for an extended period, making it quite troublesome. Consequently, when the sea prayer ritual resurfaced, they tacitly agreed to the reconstruction of Milo Village.

In most cases, the sea prayer ritual didnt adversely affect the innocent or disrupt local order. Every Governor of the Sea possessed a certain amount of the seas bloodline, and while the Maidens of the Sea would eventually transform into humanoid lizards in their old age, they could alter their fates and enjoy power and wealth for 30 to 40 years or even longer.

For Maidens of the Sea seeking free love, the Church of Earth Mother likely tacitly consented or even aided their escape, as the chances of success were otherwise quite low.

So, why did the Fertility Order encourage me to investigate the sea prayer ritual? Why did Noelia provide some information while withholding crucial details? Lumians confusion swiftly dissipated.

The real ent.i.ty fis.h.i.+ng behind the scenes was not the Fisheries Guild but the Church of Earth Mother!

The failure of last years sea prayer ritual had alarmed the Church of Earth Mother, fearing a similar problem this year. Observing Louis Berrys inclination to investigate the sea prayer ritual, they encouraged him to do so, allowing potential saboteurs hidden in the shadows to contact him, surface, and capture them all at once!

Phew. Lumian exhaled, redirecting his focus to April Fools.

Now, he was certain that April Fools intended to break the seal around those special waters.

Last year marked the first step towards breaking the seal, but it hadnt progressed to the point where the underwater palace could breach it. This year, they would undoubtedly create a similar situation once again. Otherwise, if the sea prayer ritual succeeded, their pranks from last year would be in vain!

The question now was, what would the key members of April Fools do? How could they seize the benefits represented by the palace and evade the corresponding dangers? Lumian stared at the gas wall lamp emitting a yellowish glow, sinking into deep thought.

More than a week quickly elapsed, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the sea prayer ritual arrived.

After completing his breakfast, Lumian heard the melodic tunes of various musical instruments wafting in from the street outside.

With a smile, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and strolled toward the window, welcoming the bright sunlight pouring in.