Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Eternal Shrine?” Lin Li frowned upon hearing the familiar name. I must have heard about this before…
Oh, yes. Jarrosus…
When he was in the dungeon of the Merlin Family, the middle-aged man who had given him a lot of help once held his hand and requested that he bring Ina to the Eternal Shrine to meet her mother.
That’s right. It is that Eternal Shrine…
Apart from that, the middle-age man gave him half of a crossbow bolt, and said that it was the only clue to find the Eternal Shrine. However, Lin Li had not gathered much information despite having asked many people about the bolt.
“That’s another secret. A secret that no one hope to believe. Almost everyone in the whole Anril thought that the Brilliance Shrine and the Darkness Shrine had been created only after the fall of the High Elves Dynasty…”
“Wasn’t that so?”
“Of course not…” Sendros shook his head. “But, there wouldn’t be more than 10 who know about this secret in this world. Even for me, I only know it after becoming the High Priest.
“Brilliance Shrine and Darkness Shrine were initially part of the Eternal Shrine. The only difference now is that one subscribes to the Holy Light, while the other the Gloomy Darkness…”
“What the f*ck…?!” Lin Li could not help but turn vulgar after hearing the thousand-year secret.
“It might sound surprising, but if you think about it, don’t you realize both the Brilliance Shrine and the Darkness Shrine already had their teachings from the first day they were established? That’s against the law of nature. It is impossible for any teaching to be established in a single day, not to mention radical teachings that the Brilliance Shrine and the Darkness Shrine subscribe to…”
“Are you trying to tell me that the teachings of the Brilliance Shrine and the Darkness Shrine were… from the Eternal Shrine?” Lin Li said as he swallowed his saliva. He restrained himself from saying the word “copied”.
Sendros’ words were too shocking. Lin Li could not help but look at Sendros in a different light. Damn, why didn’t I notice his daring personality in the past? He actually dares to share his skepticism about the two great shrines like that?
It was lucky that he was a mage. If the devotees of the shrine were to hear such a critical comment, they would flip the table. Had Sendros been so blunt with his words during the Prehistoric Age, he would have been burnt by fire!
“Copied.”
Just when Lin Li was still flabbergasted, Sendros said the word without batting an eyelid. That was the word Lin Li did not dare to say…
“You have to be crazy…” Lin Li replied as he rolled his eyes.
“That was not originally said by me…” After saying that notorious word, ‘copied’, Sendros did not seem to have any sense of guilt. “The writings of the Darkness Shrine state very clearly that brilliance and darkness originated from the eternal, hence they belong to the eternal. That is not a shameful secret. Besides me, all of the High Priests of the Darkness Shrine knew about it. I presume that the Archbishops of Brilliance Shrine should know it too…”
“Hey, what’s the use of telling me such a huge secret? Aren’t you afraid that I’ll spill the beans when I dream?”
Sendros smiled. Then he looked at Lin Li for a period of time. “That’s because I’m certain that you are the Reincarnation of Darkness as prophesized…”
“What type of darn prophecy is that…?”
“That is a prophecy only known to the High Priests. It had been recorded in the writings of the Darkness Shrine. I can let you have a look when you are free to visit. The record says that one day the Reincarnation of Darkness will bring the most powerful force of darkness to Anril…”
“What has it got to do with me?”
“Of course it does have something…” Sendros replied with a calm smile. “Do you still remember the exchange between us this afternoon? You exerted a massive Dark Force…”
“Erm…” Lin Li mumbled. He knew where the problem had gone wrong. It was true that he used the force of Gloomy Dark that afternoon, but it was to hide the Humerus Wyrm from Sendros. Or else, how would he even be able to hide that gigantic wyrm from a Legendary-realm powerhouse?
Did his unfulfilled plan turn him into a Reincarnation of Darkness instead?
But, thinking about it, it made sense too. The force of Gloomy Dark was extremely pure. It indeed could be labelled as the deepest of darkness in the world…
However, Lin Li did not want to be the Reincarnation of Darkness at all…
Why did he have to become the Reincarnation of Darkness? As a Master Pharmacist who was on good terms with both of the shrines, he could reveal his identity as the pharmaceutics guru whenever he felt like it. He could rid the Pope of his viper’s poison and turn himself into the great benefactor of the Brilliance Shrine whenever he wanted as well. At that time, they would not dare to give him a moon if he were to request a star.
How could the job of the Reincarnation of Darkness be so easy? The Brilliance Shrine was not as forgiving as they seemed. They might have the ability to maintain a good relationship between the Archbishops and the Bishops, but wouldn’t the devotees go mad and provoke another grand battle? He would not know what to do at that time…
“Goddammit, why am I so unlucky…?”
“You will think differently after hearing me out…” Sendros said calmly. Having known Lin Li for such a long time, how would Sendros not know his personality? To put it nicely, the best word to describe Lin Li was ‘pragmatic’. Benefit was the only thing that could move him. “You have to know that in the scriptures of the Darkness Shrine, the identity of the Reincarnation of Darkness is the most honorable and respected. Even the three High Priests would have to adhere to your wishes…”
“Oh? Do you mean I can make the people from the Darkness Shrine resolve any trouble for me?” Lin Li said as his eyes lit up. That was a reaction Sendros had expected.
“Of course…”
“Very good. From today onwards, I am the Reincarnation of Darkness!” Lin Li said excitedly with all righteousness he could muster. His mood had changed faster than one could flip the pages of a book. Then, he shamelessly added, “Oh, yes. If you were to meet Englos, please help me ask if the Brilliance Shrine needs any reincarnation too. I am willing to join their side as well…”
“…” Sendros was beyond speechless. Although he was a man with a good temperament, he nearly burst due to a heart attack upon hearing Lin Li’s words.
Damn, how can a man be so shameless?
After that spell of narcissism, something struck Lin Li. “Oh, yes. Did you say that I could request help from the Darkness Shrine if I were to have any problem? I just remembered that I needed some help. Sendros, can you help me think of a way to solve it?”
“What trouble?”
“I want to get rid of a Crimson Python as soon as possible…”
“Crimson Python?” Sendros froze. “Isn’t a Crimson Python a level-18 magical beast? Why do you need my help when you have the ability to get rid of it very easily yourself?”
“That is a level-20 Crimson Python.”
“Oh, so it has been mutated…” Sendros understood Lin Li’s concerns immediately.
“What do you think? Are you going to help me?”
“When do you plan to set off?”
“As soon as possible. This Crimson Python is very important. I don’t want the Malfa Family to get there before I do.”
“It is too late today. The sky is really dark now. If we were to barge into the nest of the Crimson Python, I’m afraid it might be dangerous. Why don’t we do it tomorrow afternoon?” After saying that, Sendros gazed curiously at Lin Li. “Why is the Crimson Python important to you? It is not like you need the Legendary magical crystal…”
Lin Li stared at Sendros. It was only once he saw the guilt in the eyes of the Legendary-mage that he asked, “Have you forgotten what you just learnt? How many times did I tell you that in the nests of legendary beasts—especially those that turned into Legendary creatures due to mutation—there is a high chance for rare herbs to grow? For example, two mutated Crimson Pythons would spur the growth of the Dragon’s Tongue. If we have the Dragon’s Tongue, black lotus, and the fruit of Moana tree, we would be able to create a Legendary-level Rune Potion. I presume you know the effects of the Rune Potion.”
“Alright…”
In the whole Anril World, Sendros and Lin Li had to be the only pair of senior and junior who shared such an extraordinary relationship. Despite all the harsh condemnations, the Legendary-mage was not a bit angered by the young man. Instead, he took out his notebook and scribbled down all the words he heard.
“Oh, yes. I’m returning to Ledin Kingdom after we settle that Crimson Python. The descent of the Reincarnation of Darkness is extremely important to us. I have to go back to announce this crucial information. If you need anything, you can send people to Darkness Shrine to look for me.”
“Alright. Hey, don’t forget to help me tell Englos that I am really willing to join their side if they need a reincarnation too!”
