Embers Ad Infinitum-Chapter 858: Dreams
Gitis’s grayish-blue eyes widened as she said in a slightly strange tone, “You indeed have no ill intentions. I thought you would request me to wipe away your debt and give you information on the condition of secrecy.”
Long Yuehong laughed awkwardly upon hearing that.
“We aren’t such people,” Shang Jianyao said sincerely.
He was indeed sincere.
Jiang Baimian nodded slightly and said, “You have your principles, and so do we.”
Gitis nodded. “No wonder the prophecy I obtained said that there were no dangers in the next three days. Although you know my secret, it didn’t bring me any danger.”
That figurine also has prophetic abilities? If we had any ill intentions, wouldn’t we have been discovered in advance? Shang Jianyao’s Thought Implantation can’t catch her off-guard… Long Yuehong was surprised and wistful.
Sometimes, noble morals might not be the epitaph of those who were noble.
Shang Jianyao had a serious expression. “Clairvoyance? You’ve already shown Heavenly Eyes, Divine Mirror Connection, and Destiny Connection. How many powers does that figurine have?”
Normally speaking, an item only contained one of the creator’s abilities. The corresponding aura could last about ten uses.
“Plenty,” Gitis replied vaguely.
Plenty… Not only does that Subhuti figurine have at least four abilities, but it has also lasted three years despite Gitis’s repeated usage. It’s estimated that it can last another one to two years… I refuse to believe that this has nothing to do with a Kalendaria! From the characteristics of its strength, the aura hidden in the figurine does come from Subhuti… Jiang Baimian really wanted to borrow the Subhuti figurine from Gitis to study it for a period of time, but the current situation was still relatively sensitive. In order not to agitate the other party and cause the effects of Thought Implantation to collapse, she held back and planned on making this request after establishing sufficient trust with Gitis.
“Unbelievable!” Shang Jianyao didn’t hide his feelings.
“I know how abnormal this is. Frances was an Awakened when he was alive, and Aester had come into contact with many similar people. They have sufficient general knowledge in their memories.” Gitis indicated that she wasn’t a noob who knew nothing.
It was true that she didn’t know anything when she first obtained the Subhuti figurine. But after three years, even a pig would become a real freak with the support of these powerful abilities.
At the mention of Aester, Jiang Baimian thoughtfully said, “You actually remembered to fulfill Aester’s wish—you are indeed a person of your creed. However, why did you make the request for us to leave Gesterbourg as soon as possible and not want us to interfere in other matters?”
Gitis combed her honey-colored hair again and awkwardly said, “When I used Clairvoyance, my intuition told me that you have mysterious origins and that you would trigger something in Gesterbourg. I was worried that this would expose the secret of me having the figurine, so I told you everything I could tell you and sold all the information I could sell to you. I hoped you could end your mission here quickly and leave early.”
“You have a close understanding of Little Red’s destiny and fate.” Shang Jianyao clapped with a serious expression.
She clearly has a sufficient understanding of our team’s characteristics… The clairvoyance brought about by the Subhuti figurine is still very effective… Long Yuehong didn’t retort Shang Jianyao in front of outsiders and only muttered inwardly.
“I didn’t expect the prophecy to come true in such a way. My secret was indeed exposed, but it didn’t bring me any danger. The event you triggered was Mor.” Gitis sighed with emotion.
She sighed and said, “When I met you as Aester, I knew that your abilities were special and that I had to be highly vigilant. But as Gitis, I felt that I had nothing to do with you, so I was careless.”
What do you mean ‘as Gitis’… Lady, you will be a mini-Shang Jianyao if you continue like this… Jiang Baimian decided to ask about the negative effects Gitis suffered and warn her.
Before that, she tried her best to get the topic back on track. “What are your thoughts on the deal I just raised?”
“I have no objections as long as your biological agents can indeed help my mother improve her physical condition.” Gitis nodded without hesitation. “I can tell you Eman and Frances’s answers now.”
“Aren’t you afraid that the biological agents we provide won’t be effective?” Shang Jianyao was in no rush to ask.
Gitis frankly replied, “In such a situation, I will agree to your request even if you don’t provide anything and only promise me to uphold my secret. Yet, you are actually willing to exchange them with a special biological agent. Therefore, I don’t think you will lie about this.”
“I thought you used Mind Reading.” Shang Jianyao heaved a sigh of relief.
Gitis fell silent for a moment before saying, “There’s no Mind Reading.”
“It’s incomplete!” Shang Jianyao expressed his disappointment.
Gitis ignored him and looked at Jiang Baimian. “I’ll give you the information now. I’ll pay you the Grand Knight gold coin after I confirm that the biological agent is effective.”
“Deal!” Jiang Baimian laughed.
Gitis recalled and said, “After you asked me about that matter, I flipped through Eman, Frances, and Aester’s memories and found the relevant content. Overall, that Ashlandic team came to Gesterbourg and got someone to ask about Ceningmis because they heard that it didn’t suffer any damage when the Old World was destroyed, nor did many people contract the Heartless disease. They felt that there were some problems and that there might be some secrets.”
Jiang Baimian and the others nodded slightly. This was also their guess.
Gitis continued, “As far as Eman and Frances knew, the Kalendaria’s Son had indeed shown abnormally great strength. He could even project scenes of the New World onto the Ashlands.
“He claimed to control the door that leads to the New World and usually lives in the penthouse of a luxurious apartment left behind by the Old World.
“That Ashlandic team planned on visiting Ceningmis.”
Upon hearing ‘New World’s projection,’ Jiang Baimian’s heart palpitated as she asked, “What characteristics does the power displayed by the Kalendaria’s Son have?”
From the looks of it, the Kalendaria’s Son was indeed closely related to the New World. One could infer which Kalendaria he was related to from the domain of his abilities.
“Apart from the Ceningmis Council members, nobody knows the exact situation,” Gitis said unhurriedly. “Eman’s father was once affected by the Kalendaria’s Son and passed through an LCD television.”
Electromagnetic Interference? This is considered standard in the Mind Corridor’s depths, much less a New World powerhouse… Jiang Baimian asked, “Where was the Kalendaria’s Son back then?”
“In Ceningmis.” Gitis was very certain.
200 to 300 kilometers apart… Jiang Baimian tersely acknowledged it. “Is there anything else?”
“No.” Gitis shook her head. “I’ll get Sandro to give you a map from before Ceningmis was destroyed tomorrow. At the same time, I’ll label the luxurious apartment where the Kalendaria’s Son lived, as well as the residence of Aester’s mistress and child.”
“Alright.” Jiang Baimian nodded slightly. She speculated that the luxurious apartment was the source of all of Ceningmis’s problems.
“Is there anything else?” Gitis looked at the area illuminated by the street lamps at the door.
Discussing the Subhuti figurine in an open environment made her a little uneasy. She didn’t want to continue for too long.
“No.” Jiang Baimian was already satisfied.
At this moment, Shang Jianyao asked, “What are your dreams? What do you plan on doing after the figurine’s power is used up?”
Gitis’s expression changed as confusion and determination appeared on her face at the same time. “I have to save up enough money to buy suitable new genetic enhancement drugs and enhance myself before the figurine’s power runs out. In addition, I also have to buy the corresponding drugs and biological agents to treat my parents. Yes, I have to at least stabilize their situation.
“It won’t be long before I Awaken. When the time comes, I’ll combine my enhanced body and join the army to become a Squire…”
“Wait,” Shang Jianyao interrupted. “Aren’t you an Awakened yet? Then, how do you use the figurine?”
“Ordinary people can also use that figurine,” Gitis replied truthfully. “After using it for a long time, I feel like I’m getting closer and closer to Awakening.”
“Amazing!” Shang Jianyao praised as he looked at Long Yuehong and Bai Chen as if he were saying that they still had hope.
Without waiting for Jiang Baimian to speak, he said to Gitis, “Then?”
“Then, I want to advance step by step to become a Red Knight, White Knight, Purple Knight, Advanced Knight, and even Grand Knight. I want to work hard to change our White Knights’ current situation so that everyone can practice humility and empathy.” Gitis became more and more determined as she spoke.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Shang Jianyao applauded her again.
