Chapter 604 School of G.o.ds Descent

604 School of G.o.ds Descent

Under the glow of the crimson moon, Ludwig, clad in a two-piece pajama set and a small coat, recounted the memories and knowledge he had absorbed from the black-robed elders half-charred brain and internal organs. He did so methodically, like an emotionless time-reporting machine.

Only the brain belongs to him. His name is Prinpino.

Due to his advanced age and weakened body, he delved into mysticism. Unwittingly, he drew the attention of the Great Mother and acquired a wealth of secret knowledge, evolving into a Beyonder

Upon hearing this, Lumian muttered with a mix of mockery and fear, Despite gaining the Great Mothers attention, did he not turn pregnant?

Are you truly a follower of the Great Mother?

Ludwig continued, Im uncertain when Prinpino started losing his internal organs. I failed to absorb the pertinent knowledge and memories.

Similarly, the time he became a human refinement product remains unknown.

His philosophy is:

Humanity, once the favored and proudest children of the Great Mother, fell into folly, aging, and weakness due to their detachment from her.

Only by allowing the divine son of the Great Mother to descend into the world can humanity be saved. They can enter Paramita and regain their original form.

When the time arrives, the Great Mother will return to the real world she governs.

Using the gender-oriented p.r.o.noun she to refer to the Great Mother instead of She This implies that, in the eyes of individuals like Prinpino, pregnancy and childbirth are still feminine matters. A mother must be a she This differs from the Nightstalkers Lumian glanced at Ludwig and nodded approvingly.

Ludwig calmly detailed Prinpinos attempts and some of his abilities.

The birth of the Child of G.o.d requires a specific body composed of various peoples internal organs

This isnt the entire descent ritual. It lacks a crucial component

Prinpino possesses potent self-healing abilities. As a product of human refinement, hes immune to the influence of many Beyonder powers.

He can indirectly control humans corrupted by the Child of G.o.d or specific Pathway Beyonders who have had direct contact with special patients. The range is 100 meters, and they must be unconscious

Upon hearing this, Lumian suddenly recalled a Sequence 7 Vampire of the Apothecary pathway.

Such Beyonders wielded formidable self-healing abilities and could craft Blood Slaves resembling their own marionettes!

Lumian refrained from interrupting Ludwig, patiently awaiting further details.

Hes adept in surgery and can directly heal others. He knows a ritual enabling a human to survive for a period even without internal organs.

He can merge with trees and wooden articles for concealment, acquire a st.u.r.dy sh.e.l.l, and evade detection.

He can stimulate the growth and reproduction of creatures, including but not limited to rats, fleas, bedbugs, fungi, and various plants. However, it drains his vitality. His vitality can be replenished through an unsuccessful Child of G.o.d descent ritual. Every nine rituals necessitate a batch of internal organs to be replaced

He can also inflict curses upon others, summon malevolent creatures, consume his life for the casting of a few nefarious arts

As Ludwig concluded, Lumian realized Prinpinos Beyonder powers were diverse. He possessed partial Vampire abilities and embodied certain traits of the Earth pathways Planter, Doctor, and other Sequences. Simultaneously, he wielded a limited grasp of dark arts, expending vitality for their execution.

Its akin to the amalgamation of the Apothecary, Planter, and Heretic Spellmaster pathways, yet its not exhaustive Such a boon exists? The Great Mother truly reigns at the apex of these three pathways Lumian reflected momentarily before taking Ludwigs hand and departing the suite.

He instructed Lugano, stationed at the door, Summon the priest from the prayer room and inform him of all pertinent details you are aware of.

After issuing his directive, Lumian deliberated before appending, Locate the captain first, then seek out the priest.

Alright, Lugano a.s.sented reflexively before inquiring, And yourself?

Of course Im going back to bed. Should they seek an audience with me, they may wait until tomorrow morning. Lumian gestured dismissively, guiding Ludwig along the dimly illuminated corridor to his suite.

Am I solely accountable? Lugano mused to himself.

He suddenly noticed he stood alone at the suites threshold, surrounded by scattered internal organs. A s.h.i.+ver traversed his spine, prompting him to hasten toward the captains quarters.

Ten minutes later, inside the black-robed old mans suite.

The priest named Montserrat and the captain, Pedro, scrutinized the situation while listening to Luganos detailed account.

Nervously, Lugano disclosed to them that he was a Beyonder, a Doctor of the Planter pathway. Enio sought him out due to his exceptional skills in treating patients. Later, during the late night, he experienced a sleepwalking episode. When he reached the suite, he found his internal organs almost removed. Fortunately, he was rescued by his employer.

Throughout the entire narrative, Lugano only omitted Ludwigs consumption of blood, sharing everything else he knew.

Pedro, the captain with the handsome brown beard, quipped half-seriously,

Could it be that your employer killed a pa.s.senger in this suite and deliberately scattered his internal organs everywhere, concocting such a sinister Warlock tale to deceive us?

Uh Lugano found himself momentarily speechless.

Indeed, this possibility couldnt be entirely dismissed!

Father Montserrat, garbed in a brown clergymans attire, shook his head.

After confirming Enios physical condition, well determine the veracity of this story.

I concur. Captain Pedro stroked his beard and gazed at Lugano. Whats your employers name?

Louis Berry, Lugano truthfully replied.

Louis Berry Pedros eyes narrowed. The adventurer who hunted down the Demon Warlock, Louis Berry?

Montserrats eyes widened slightly.

The one collaborating with the Church in Port Santa to covertly thwart malevolent forces disrupting the sea prayer ritual, Adventurer Louis Berry?

Wh My boss reputation is so renowned? Did the Church of Earth Mother inform all the clergy that Louis Berry is a friend and collaborator? Yes, this s.h.i.+p departed from Port Santa. The priest on board must have been the first to be informed Lugano had considered it, but he hadnt expected his employers name to be so impactful.

Without hesitation, he affirmed, Its him, Adventurer Louis Berry.

Just as Lugano concluded his account, the entire s.h.i.+p was abruptly sent airborne, landing atop a wave dozens of meters tall.

No dark clouds or torrential rain accompanied the phenomenon, and there were no violent winds or lightning.

After vaulting between the pitch-black waves several times, the steams.h.i.+p gently descended onto the seas surface, restoring calm to its surroundings.

Captain Pedro surveyed the wrecked suite and the sliding windows, then turned to Lugano with a deep inquiry, Is this the power of your employer? I heard stories of someone practicing sea wave magic at the bar tonight. Was that a genuine wave?

Yes. Although Lugano was uncertain about the events unfolding, he attributed the display of natures power to his employer.

He added, Hes extending his greeting.

Captain Pedro and Father Montserrat fell into contemplative silence.

After more than ten seconds, Pedro addressed Father Montserrat, who seemed to be in his thirties,Does the Church possess knowledge of such surgeries and rituals?

Montserrat glanced at Lugano, indicating that the conversation need not be private.

The priest reflected for a moment before responding in a solemn tone, There exists a faction of misguided Mother believers who contend that the decline of the modern world and the debas.e.m.e.nt of humanity result from their estrangement from the Mother.

They are determined to employ any means to usher in the so-

called Child of G.o.d into the real world and invoke the Mothers descent through the return of the Child of G.o.d.

We refer to them as the School of G.o.ds Descent.

Unconvinced, Lugano inquired, You can summon a Child of G.o.d simply by using the internal organs of ordinary people?

While he lacked knowledge about the specific surgery and ritual, he could deduce that internal organs were a crucial component.

Montserrat contemplated the remaining human organs in the suite and responded gravely,

The Child of G.o.d is the Mothers child, and humans are also Mother G.o.ddesss children.

Does this imply that, fundamentally, no one is superior or inferior, and they can serve as ingredients with quant.i.ty compensating for any shortcomings? Lugano grasped the essence of the priests statement, realizing how many rituals involving blood sacrifices could be explained by this theory.

Father Montserrat offered no further explanation and turned to Lugano.

Convey to your employer that we will take charge from here. a.s.sure him not to worry.

Very well. Lugano sighed with relief.

The next morning, Lumian woke up promptly and realized he no longer possessed the power of the sea, preventing him from tapping into the Governor of the Seas authority.

He took a regretful sip of his light beer and commenced writing to Madam Magician, detailing the issues with the School of G.o.ds Descent and the purported birth of the Child of G.o.d in the spirit world.

Swiftly, the messenger returned, carrying Madam Magicians response:

Encountering the School of G.o.ds DescentI cant ascertain whether the issue lies with you or Lugano.

The so-called Child of G.o.d has already been born in the spirit worldits merely propaganda, you understand? Similar to the Church of The Fools Holy Biblejust listen but dont take it seriously.

Nevertheless, comparable incidents are unfolding, and they are brewing and evolving. This actually ties back to you. It originated from Cordus empty cradle, the child Madame Pualis lost.

Additionally, based on various sources, Madame Night didnt perish in Fourth Epoch Trier. She encountered or acquired something that advanced the matter of the Child of G.o.d.

Besides her, the Sinners Voisin Sanson managed to escape Fourth Epoch Trier for unknown reasons. What he encountered remains unknown

Voisin Sanson is still alive? Lumian was initially taken aback by the revelation in the middle of the letter, but a smile soon crept across his face.

At that moment, a knock echoed on his bedroom door.

Who is it? Lumian, aware that it was Lugano outside, asked casually.

Lugano replied fearfully through the wooden door, I-I heard a baby crying again!