The Tower of Tide-Reversal stood as it had for millions of years, but the God of Tide-Reversal, who was once trapped in the tower, was long gone. Behind the invisible curtain, the crack that ran through the planet had opened a passage to other realms, and judging from the clues, the time of the crack could even be traced back to several centuries ago.
So this brought up a very important question: where was the God of Tide-Reversal? What did he 'want'?
In the hall on the first floor of the tower, Gwen was using the data and visitor privileges in his mind to confirm the status of the various facilities of the tower. In the vast indoor space behind him, dozens of Dragons and human investigators from the Winter were collecting data and looking around. There were also several teams on the Steel Island outside the tower, collecting all kinds of clues. The ancient ruins that had been silent for countless years suddenly became lively today.
In the past, Tarlonde would never have allowed such a thing to happen, but now the truth of the tower had been exposed — it was safe, ironically safe.
Ordinary people would not be contaminated by knowledge when they entered the tower, and as long as the Dragons did not help to open the Voyager's database, ordinary human investigators would not learn the dangerous technology from the interstellar civilization that was too far beyond the current era.
"After the God of Tide-Reversal escaped from here, it stands to reason that he would not stay hidden. He is an ancient god who has lost control and has a strong tendency to 'act on his own'. Making trouble is his instinct, even his priesthood." Gwen stood next to the material transport track and touched a control panel in front of the track device. While looking at the constantly refreshed data charts on the screen, he said to the holographic projection floating next to him, "But we have not found the suspected belief of Tide-Reversal in the mortal kingdoms."
Helagol and Andal appeared in the holographic projection. The latter's old face looked unusually serious. "With our current ability, we still can't track where those cracks lead to. And even if we can track them, it doesn't mean much. Tide-Reversal will not stay at the exit of the crack. A few centuries … is enough for it to wander to any corner of the world."
At this moment, Helagol's voice suddenly came. "Actually … I thought of something."
"Tell me about it," Gwen immediately nodded and said, "Now, any ideas and inspiration can be used as reference."
"The adventurer, Mr. Mordier." Helagol's gaze fell directly on Modir, who was beside Gwen. The great adventurer was studying the ancient touchscreen curiously, as if he was very curious about how it worked. When he heard someone calling his name, he raised his head with a start. "Ah? Are you looking for me? "
"Yes." Helagol nodded slightly. "Do you remember what you saw when you accidentally entered the gray desert? The Mistress of the Night fought with an indescribable thing that emerged from the ruins of the city. That thing had the terrifying and strange aura of a god, but it did not fit the characteristics of a 'righteous god'. Your spirit was almost severely damaged. "
With this reminder, not only Modir, but even Gwen, who was standing next to him, immediately recalled this information. The latter's eyes narrowed slightly as he guessed Helagol's thoughts. "You suspect that the indescribable thing fighting the Mistress of the Night is …"
Helagol nodded slowly and said solemnly, "Yes, I lack evidence, but I suspect so."
"… Lack of evidence … But your suspicion is not groundless. There are indeed clues pointing in this direction," Gawain said in a deep voice. The outlines of the clues that he had all along were quickly combining in his mind. The related parts were linked little by little. They could not form a clear network, but those with a keen sense of smell could see the clues from this vague direction. "Modir was once contaminated by the Reverse Tide in this tower, and now he has inexplicably established a connection with the Mistress of the Night. The Reverse Tide has been out of the shackles of this place for a long time, but its power has never appeared in the world, and the Mistress of the Night's divine kingdom happens to be isolated from the world. The 'indescribable thing' that appeared in the Mistress of the Night's divine kingdom has a god-like side to it, but it does not conform to the glory and majesty that any 'righteous god' should have. Instead, it is like an unformed freak.
Amber blinked, looked at Gwen, and then at the two Dragons in the holographic projection, and finally found a chance to chime in. "Yes, I remember we had guessed before that if the Reverse Tide wanted to cause trouble, he was most likely to attack the Mistress of the Night. Alone, weak, without believers to back him up, and his divine kingdom hidden in the blind spot of the gods, he was just like a lonely old man walking in the dark alleys in the middle of the night, with a sack over his head … But at that time, none of us thought that the Reverse Tide had really broken free, and no one's thoughts extended this way …"
Just as she was halfway through her description, Modir and the two Dragons could not help but look at her strangely. Gwen could not help but pat her on the shoulder. "You had suspected that you were the chosen one of the Mistress of the Night, and even regarded her as the main god of your faith. Even if you later found out that you may have believed in the wrong person, you should at least show some mercy …"
Amber blinked innocently. "I'm not talking nonsense, I'm just talking about how I feel … To be honest, I still admire the Mistress of the Night. To be able to survive from Sailor for so many years, I admire her to death …"
If someone else had said this, it would have sounded like a sarcastic remark, but Gawain did not find it strange at all when Hu Po said it. Thinking back to Hu Po's cowardly personality, she really had to admire the Mistress of the Night who was able to survive under the watchful eyes of the Voyager for almost a million years … …
But he did not say this out loud — mainly because Amber would definitely smile shamelessly if he said it out loud. So he just shook his head and turned his attention back to the issue of 'Reverse Tide' and the Mistress of the Night.
"Even if there is evidence that points the clue of 'Reverse Tide' to the Mistress of the Night, I'm afraid the situation will not change." Hao Ren's expression was serious, and his voice was low. "After all, no one knows where the Mistress of the Night's divine kingdom is, and no one knows how to contact the goddess who has been away from the world for nearly two million years. So far, our few contacts with the Shadowy Divine Kingdom are entirely based on coincidence."
His gaze swept past Hu Po at the side, and then landed on Modir. Of the two parties involved, one bared his teeth and laughed foolishly at him, while the other shrugged helplessly.
"There is only one good news now." Andal, who had not spoken much, suddenly broke the silence. "If the thing that appeared in the Mistress of the Night's divine kingdom is really 'Reverse Tide' … then according to Modir's description, it did not gain the upper hand in the battle, but is still blocked outside the Shadow Throne. The Mistress of the Night … is more powerful than we thought. But it's hard to say what will happen if the situation drags on. "
"And I'm also worried about another thing." Gwen listened to Speaker Andal, nodded slightly, and continued. "The sentinels … the biggest shadow is still hiding outside of all the clues."
There was a moment of silence in the hall. At this moment, the communication device on Amber's waist suddenly rang. After the call was connected, Byron, who was commanding on the Winter, appeared in front of Gwen.
"Your Majesty, a messenger from North Harbor has just arrived at the communication station we set up in Agundor." The gray-haired, burly Byron looked serious. Obviously, the message he wanted to convey was not a trivial matter. "The Theocratic Council is very urgent. It's an emergency message from the 'Gate' project — Master Kamel and the rest have led the exploration team to successfully land in the God of War's divine kingdom, and they have found something beyond the plan there."
"Something beyond the plan?" Gwen instantly sensed something from Byron's tone. His eyes narrowed. "What did they find?"
"A fissure that runs through the border of the divine kingdom. On the other side of the fissure is a dark blue net, and an unknown thing that is constantly patrolling between the divine kingdoms. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like the heritage of the gods or anything related to the gods," Byron said with a taut face. His usual carefree expression had completely disappeared from his face. "Senior Advisor 'Tower' determined that the thing should have been operating in the deep sea since ancient times, but it has some kind of 'curtain' that can affect the perception of the gods, causing the gods to turn a blind eye to it …"
A dark blue fissure that runs through the border of the divine kingdom, and … an unknown thing that is constantly patrolling the deep sea?! And a curtain that can affect the perception of the gods?!
Gwen could not help but widen his eyes at the news that Byron suddenly brought. Amber, who was beside him, and the two leaders of the Dragons on the other side of the communicator could not calm down either. Only Modir's expression did not change at all. The great adventurer did not understand what Byron was talking about. Even when he heard keywords such as' divine kingdom 'and' fissure ', he could not put them together.
"What's the situation on Kamel's side now?" Gwen quickly controlled his thoughts and looked at Byron with a serious face. "Are there any other clues in the divine kingdom of the God of War?"
"I have sent a messenger to the tower on the dragon calvary. He will send you a complete report," Byron said quickly. "As of the messenger's departure from the north port, Master Kamel is still in the divine kingdom of the God of War. They are trying to find a way to investigate the unknown thing. Lady 'Tower' is analyzing the fissure, but there is no progress so far."
Byron could not help but frown. He said with some regret, "If there is a situation, they will definitely send a message immediately. But even if the dragonkin messenger is equipped with steel wings, it will take at least a day to send a message from the Loren Continent …"
The Omega system was damaged, and communication between the Loren Continent and Tarlonde was difficult. This was a situation that could not be helped.
Gwen temporarily hung up the communication with the Winter. His eyes met with Amber. Without the need for words, the latter had already guessed what Gwen wanted to say.
"It seems that we have to leave this place early," Amber said, curling her lips. "This is the Tower of the Tide Reversal, and that is the big news in the divine kingdom. No matter which one it is, it is beyond the scope of the 'ordinary plan'. It is time for you to go in person again."
"Yeah," Gwen sighed helplessly, glancing at the spacious hall and the fissure above the hall that had appeared in front of everyone. "The situation of this tower has been investigated. The 'Tide Reversal' is not here, and the tower itself no longer has the pollution to the mortals. It has become a conventional ancient site. I don't need to deal with the subsequent matters here. As for the divine kingdom of the God of War …"
He narrowed his eyes slightly, but the information that Byron had just described to him surfaced in his mind. He thought of the "unknown thing" that was constantly patrolling the divine kingdom, and even the Goddess of Magic, Mirmina, was shocked and fearful.
It was obviously not a god or a god's relic. Its "curtain" effect seemed to be a function that was specially designed to secretly monitor the gods and the divine kingdom.
He thought of the satellites and space stations that hung high in space, and the Firmament orbiting space station that floated above the equator and theoretically could be clearly seen even on the surface. These things also had a curtain to block the sight of the mortals, to ensure that the planet was monitored without affecting the development of civilization.
He thought of the "posters" he saw in the elevator car, and the "Firmament" and "Sentinel" mentioned in the propaganda.
The toothache came back again.
"I have a feeling," he finally continued, his face grim. "I have to go there myself. What Kamel and the rest found there … it's not something they can handle. I have to go there myself."
"You have the final say," Amber said immediately, her tone natural as if she had not thought about it. "I believe in your judgment."
Gwen nodded, and then his eyes fell on Modir, who was listening attentively and thinking.
The old mage immediately noticed Gwen's gaze on him. He looked up and met Gwen's eyes. "What plans do you have for me?"
"It's up to you," Gwen said calmly. "You can choose to stay here and wait for the results of our further investigation. Victoria will leave with me. She has work to do, but the 'healing effect' that Amber has left on you can ensure that your condition will not continue to deteriorate. At the same time, the Dragons will also ensure your safety. This tower is harmless. Its' attraction 'to you should be the influence of your missing memories, so this is the safest plan.
"On the other hand, I can also bring you back to the Lolun Continent. You have excellent talent, and you may hide important clues, so I will let you participate in some operations as appropriate. You may come into contact with some dangerous' factors, 'and your condition may change unexpectedly in the process. Amber's' healing 'on you may not be able to cope with all situations, but it may help us to uncover more secrets faster — this is a risky plan."
Gwen's voice trailed off, leaving the time for the great adventurer to choose.
But for Modir, he did not seem to need more thought and hesitation.
"I'll go with you," the old mage said with a sincere smile on his face. His answer was within Gwen's expectations. "I always look forward to the next adventure — not to mention, this is an adventure with Gwen Cecil."
"Then it's settled." Gwen exhaled softly and looked at Amber with a smile on his face. "It seems that Heti's dark circles are going to get worse. My return home is delayed again."
"Actually, she doesn't have so many dark circles when you're not at home …"
"… You may have a point."
(End of Chapter)
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