I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 412 - 277: A New Journey (Added for Alliance Hierarch Wear Vest 314!)

Chapter 412: Chapter 277: A New Journey (Added for Alliance Hierarch Wear Vest 314!)

Three days had passed since the great battle.

The events that transpired in Amber City were still the talk of the town.

The estate that was destroyed by the meteorite had since been the source of a series of terrifying disturbances, yet very few knew exactly what had occurred.

But that didn’t stop idle gossips from making up stories over drinks.

A tale emerged from some tavern—

Some said the estate was haunted and had suffered the wrath of the gods, but the evil spirits hadn’t been completely eradicated and still lingered within. Those who had lived there were already dead, leaving behind only a pile of broken ruins and the traces of divine punishment.

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Such traces could not have been left by human hands.

The security tape plastered all over the area by the Security Office was the best evidence of this.

Even those who were most curious about the manor returned from their visits mentally unstable, as if they had seen some terrible sight, so much so that no one dared to follow suit.

In truth, it was the residual supernatural power from the battle and its slight contamination that had an indescribable effect on ordinary people.

The Shelter reiterated orders to the Security Office, forbidding citizens from getting close to the estate.

Even a team of officers was visibly dispatched to patrol the area day and night, while several investigators lurked in the shadows nearby with the duty to ensure public safety and incidentally prevent any rogue Transcendents drawn by the disturbance from approaching.

As for the Pompey family, the Malediz grandfather and grandson, and Xibert alongside a few others, they were vaguely more aware of the inner workings of the event, perceiving it as the glorious traces left by Mr. Jack’s second defense of Amber City against the Red Apple Church.

And they grew even more respectful and admiring of the gentleman in the black hat.

Unfortunately, Mr. Jack had already left, departed from Amber City, with no one knowing where he had gone or when he might return. Rebecca and Rey felt an especially intense melancholy.

The Viscount and Viscountess Pompey and old Mr. Malediz were quite troubled by this development.

As for the subsequent developments, only the Amber City Shelter, Sun Church, and Moon Church were aware. And, of course, those players who didn’t mind stirring up more trouble.

Ralph documented the entire matter in detail and submitted it to the Fossil City Shelter, which left Judge Mannan, Mona, and their colleagues utterly astounded upon learning of it.

One of the twelve bishops of the Sun Church’s Solar Monastery, His Grace Terence, had sent an incarnation that was slain in Amber City by two villains, dying in outraged disgrace.

One was Bales Wolf, the renegade captain of the Moon Church’s Purple Moonlight Squad, who had been officially confirmed by the Empire as having ascended to a higher Sequence, taking the new name “Ferryman’s Sword,” and whose current whereabouts were unknown.

The other was an enigma, known only as the “Spade Knight” Qiaoke, described as clad in black armor decorated with rust-spotted snakes, a crimson cloak draped behind him, and wielding a gigantic sword ablaze with flame. This man’s power was immense; suspected to be a warrior of the Sequence of Destiny, he was likely a member of the now-defunct “Twilight Tea Party.”

This was the conclusion drawn by the high command of the Royal City Shelter headquarters after successive layers of intelligence were reported up the chain.

The Twilight Tea Party, once a True God Church of the Path of Destiny, had been accused of manipulating high-ranking members of the Empire and the Sun Royal Family to alter the continent’s political landscape and was therefore ordered to be suppressed by the Sun King himself. Although significantly weakened, they had not been entirely eliminated.

One of the Seven Righteous God Churches, the History and Ritual Association, had risen to its current position by stepping over the Twilight Tea Party.

Now, with the Red Apple Church removed from the ranks of the Seven Righteous God Churches, the vacant seat would stir up yet another vicious struggle for power, much like it did in the past.

The collaboration between Bales and Qiaoke was seen by the Shelter as a deliberate conspiracy, likely hiding a deeper motive. It might even signal the prelude to a new move by the “Twilight Tea Party.”

The Empire’s upper echelons were consequently on high alert.

Meanwhile, Bales and Qiaoke had also successfully made it onto the list of S-class wanted criminals, being regarded as Transcendents who were extremely vicious and violent.

The officials were not without suspicion about Chen Lun, but there was hardly any evidence to link him to Qiaoke, as their strengths and images did not align, so the suspicion was set aside for the time being. Terence, His Majesty, because of the fall of his Incarnation, failed to receive information from the site and could not make an accurate judgment.

Although Saints are of high rank, they are not omnipotent nor omniscient. Their incarnations cannot share information with their true selves in real-time, and once an incarnation falls, that information is lost.

This is a common trait among all Saints.

Unless they are Angels.

Even after an Incarnation of his met its demise, Terence, His Majesty, showed no reaction. However, within the Fossil City Sun Church, dark clouds loomed, seemingly harboring a repressed atmosphere.

While everyone was unsure of how the Sun Church would respond,

news of the incident somehow leaked out and entered the mystic circles across different regions, becoming known to many Transcendent forces and Transcendents.

They mockingly referred to Terence as “Sun Boy,” who selflessly provided his power to assist Bales in completing the ceremony, climbing to a higher level, and advancing to become a new Saint.

Of course, such words were only spoken in private, as the Sun Church, such a colossal entity, its arrogance and fierce reputation were deeply ingrained in people’s hearts. Nevertheless, whenever they mentioned this Archbishop, they would invariably burst into laughter, filling the air with mirthful vibes.

And those two brutal criminals were also known by many Transcendents as the “Bales Wolf Knights” and were listed into the not-to-be-offended list.

Daring to plot against a high-ranking Saint with a Mid Sequence Transcendent’s identity, even if it was just an Incarnation, was an achievement that shocked the world. After all, it was a head-on battle, not a scheme, and they had successfully completed the kill.

Truly horrifying!

Suddenly, the name of the Bales Wolf Knights spread in the Mystic Realm, causing a profound impact.

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Rock State.

On the outskirts of Mica City.

Circus members were riding in a gigantic carriage, slowly traversing the desolate tracks of wilderness.

Golov held the reins, acting as the coachman, driving four tall and strong horses.

Wilderness, breeze, dandelions dancing in the wind, the resplendent sun, and the occasional solitary farm and windmill painted a joyful and serene picture.

Floey, Noah, Barton, Morey, and Connie sat inside the carriage, eating pastries and chatting leisurely. They occasionally glanced towards the other side, where the Leader lay on a narrow bed, their expressions filled with concern.

It had been three days since Mr. Jack had returned, but he seemed still somewhat lethargic and in pain, as if he had sustained serious injuries from the battle with the Sun Church’s Archbishop.

Apart from occasionally waking up to eat and take medicines like Serenity Potion and Thirst-quencher, he spent most of his time asleep.

Actually, the physical injuries on Chen Lun’s body had already been healed by the “Wake of Insects” bookmark, but the high-intensity battle, the overexertion of using the unfamiliar “Ten-in-One” extreme state, and the side effects of the Mysterious Object had left him in extreme weariness and pain.

That was spiritual torment.

Especially since the “Balag Necklace” had drawn out the bloodthirsty instinct from his subconscious, manifesting that terrifying set of rust-spotted black armor… even though he had already taken it off, the sequelae still lingered like incurable parasites, impossible to shake off.

Chen Lun groggily awakened.

“Mr. Jack!”

His companions called out with concern.

Connie even poured a glass of water, which Floey personally brought over.

“Thank you.”

Chen Lun took a sip of water, mustering a smile for Floey.

He then looked to the others and said,

“Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

Despite his reassurance, his pale complexion still caused worry.

Chen Lun, fighting the uncontrollable rage within him and the throbbing headache, opened his panel.

‘The reward is truly generous, befitting an incarnation of Terence… I didn’t expect to get Blessing Points and epic saga degree, which can influence the fame across the entire Empire. It’s just a shame I can’t expose Qiaoke’s alias too soon, as I still need time to develop.’

He added the accrued Experience Points to his Level.

[Sequence Six – Aerial Acrobat LV20!]

His Total Level had risen by five, reaching 100.

His body received the corresponding panel enhancements, and he used up all his Attribute Points and Special Attribute Points. He balanced the former and allocated the latter to “Willpower.”

At the same time, he chose “Nature’s Favor” for his precious Blessing Points.

[Nature’s Favor LV3 (Blessing)!]

The level of Animal Mimicry became “LVMAX+3,” adding another point to all Attributes and allowing one more Supernatural Creature trait to be stored in the memory slots.

Chen Lun stretched his limbs, which cracked satisfyingly, and he secretly rejoiced.

The four basic Attributes matched his Total Level, reaching 100 points.

‘I’ve barely advanced, yet I’m already at the attribute threshold for a Sequence Six Transcendent, peaking right at the debut… And my head seems to hurt less now.’

Chen Lun thought to himself.

Half a day later.

The Murder Club’s Spiritual Realm Messenger delivered a message from Akebin, stating that Maggie’s “learning course” was essentially complete, and the rest was up to her own exploration.

Akebin had nothing more to teach her.

Learning that the Circus had left Amber City and their whereabouts were unknown, he sent a faceless servant to inquire.

Chen Lun gave a two Gold Pounds tip and dismissed the messenger.

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Right after that,

he donned his black coat, grasping the Silver Staff and approaching the carriage door.

“Ladies and gentlemen, our new journey is about to begin… But before that, our dear Dr. Maggie is yet to rejoin the team.”

Chen Lun turned back, donning his black hat with a slight smile.

“Floey, prepare lunch, I’ll be back soon.”

With that, he leaped out and disappeared from the carriage.

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In his mind, the message conveyed by Akebin surfaced, a village named “Haulfekan,” and he performed a Divination for Maggie’s location.

Several abilities activated instantly.

With extremely high Divination weight and advanced Divination level, he locked onto the target in less than two breaths…

Haulfekan Village.

Akebin and Maggie walked through the village and soon arrived at the gate.

An arched sign made of wooden stakes and withered vines stood there, and above it, a wooden board was doodled with local dialect that read “Haulfekan,” meaning peace and tranquility.

Behind them, a little girl was following close.

Her steps were hesitant as she held two boiled eggs, seemingly intending to offer them as gifts to the two benefactors ahead.

However, neither Akebin nor Maggie stopped walking, nor did they seem willing to turn back and utter a word.

They were a kind of people who are not cold, but who practiced healing without caring for others’ opinions or gratitude.

“Ah!”

The little girl tripped over a stone and fell forward, the eggs flying from her hands. If the fall was serious, she might even tear a big gash on her face.

Akebin and Maggie suddenly stopped.

They turned around in unison, displaying looks of surprise on their faces.

In the arms of a black-hat gentleman was the little girl, who was smiling at them.

“Hi, Mr. Akebin, long time no see…”

Chen Lun raised the eggs in his hand and said with a smile,

“And Maggie, I’m here to take you home.”