Mystery: The Last Shepherd.

Chapter 639 What is Boutis up to?

Chapter 639 What is Boutis up to?

Outside Backlund, on the banks of the Tasok River.

"Dorian Gray...that's your name, isn't it?"

"The Saint of Mysteries" Butis rubbed his temples with his fingers, as if trying to dig into the memories deep in his mind.

Opposite him, Dorian Gray was tense, as wary as a rabbit being watched by a venomous snake, and as furious as someone who had seen a mortal enemy. One hand reached deep into his pocket, as if grasping something, waiting for the right moment to use it.

"Don't be so nervous."

Seeing this, Butis chuckled, a mocking glint in his eyes. "You are a member of the great Abrahamic family, so you must maintain your composure, or you will bring shame upon your ancestors."

His words were filled with obvious malice.

The Abraham family was a distinguished and powerful clan, but they were unfortunately plagued by a strange curse that prevented them from advancing to higher ranks. This led to the gradual decline of the family's overall strength and the loss of its former glory.

In order to change this situation, the upper echelons of the family began to make changes. They imitated the master-apprentice system of the Life School and trained non-family members, hoping that after they advanced to the higher sequence, they could help the Abraham family solve the curse that had plagued them for 1,500 to 1,600 years and find their ancestor Bethel Abraham, who had disappeared in the "War of the Four Emperors".

Initially, the plan went smoothly. Non-family members didn't need to worry about the curse; under the tutelage of their teachers, they advanced rapidly and grew stronger. Within a few decades, several of them even became Sequence 5 powerhouses, while among the direct descendants of the Abraham family, there wasn't even a single Sequence 6 extraordinary individual.

This situation of weak trunk and strong branches results in the gradual accumulation of contradictions.

Many students began to harbor ambitions, wanting to obtain more resources from within their families. They felt restricted by their families and that their strength and status were not commensurate, which led to a series of conflicts.

The conflict eventually spiraled out of control.

One of the students, Sequence 5, "The Traveler" Boutis, was tempted by the true Creator and led many students to join the Aurora Society. He then used the Aurora Society's resources to create conflict between himself, his students, and his family, triggering a terrible disaster.

The Abraham family suffered a severe blow as a result, losing many powerful sealed artifacts. As for the mastermind, Butis, he gained a great deal of benefits, successfully entering the ranks of demigods and becoming the "Mysterious Saint" of the Aurora Society.

"Botis, you despicable traitor!"

Dorian Gray knew how powerful Butis was, and although he was extremely angry, he remained restrained and did not act rashly.

"Despicable? Me?"

Boutis chuckled. "I'm just rising through the ranks according to your expectations. As for those Abrahams who died because of it, they were simply too unfortunate."

At this point, his eyes darted around, and he shifted his gaze to Fors behind Dorian.

"This is your new student? Heh, your previous student, Louis Wayne, is currently in Backlund. Should I call him over and have him bow to you?"

Staring at him with hostility from a demigod, Fors felt utterly suffocated. As if to alleviate this despair, he gripped the bronze booklet tightly in his hand.

Butis clearly recognized it.

"Lynorman's travel notes?"

His expression gradually twisted, a cold grin spreading across his face. "Ha, how much I craved this notebook when I was in middle school... but the Abrahams were always on guard against me, completely disregarding my needs. Now, have you finally learned your lesson?"

This notebook seemed to have stirred up some unpleasant memories for him, and Boutis finally revealed the side of himself that belonged to a follower of evil gods, appearing extreme and insane.

A terrifying sense of oppression was released, and the entire space flickered incessantly, causing the quietly flowing Tasok River to ripple with ethereal starlight.

"Cough cough..."

Fors struggled to maintain her composure under such oppressive pressure. Just as she was about to whisper the name of Mr. Fool, she suddenly felt Dorian move slightly closer. Then, in a low voice, he said to Fors, "I'll hold him off for a moment; you seize the opportunity to escape!"

Dorian spoke quickly and urgently, "In a compartment of my office safe, there's another person's contact address. He will take responsibility and become your guide on your path to becoming extraordinary."

Fors was stunned.

She felt a chill in her hand; it was the brass key that had been handed to her.

Space swayed and flickered, everything overlapping and blurring in the field of vision. At this moment, Dorian's strong arms seemed so solid and reliable.

"Teacher..."

"Listen to me! I don't have time to explain too much about me and my family, but you have to believe me, I mean you no harm... I'm begging you, you must help my family fulfill that long-cherished wish!"

Dorian gave Fors no time to ask further questions. After finishing his explanation, he immediately raised his voice and shouted at the crazed Butis across from him, "The elders are unwilling to give you Leonorman's travel notes because your ambition is too strong! You don't deserve it!"

His words immediately enraged Butis, the Sequence 4 "Arcanist," who finally began to act.

"brush!"

A phantom book appeared deep within Boutis's eyes, and he raised his right hand.

A blindingly bright white plasma surged in his palm, and as he pushed his arm forward, a terrifying bolt of lightning crashed down.

"boom!"

A lightning storm descended on the riverbank.

"Now!"

Seeing the lightning bolts raining down, a resolute look appeared on Dorian's face. With a "whoosh," he pulled a small, silver-white metal sword from his pocket.

This is an extraordinary item belonging to the "Warrior Path." After use, he will briefly unleash the abilities of the "Warrior Path," creating a guardian barrier. This barrier will buy Fors enough time to escape. However, the price will be a massive drain on his spiritual energy, causing him to die instantly.

"Butis, my student will avenge me!"

He thought firmly to himself, clenching the talisman tightly, watching the lightning crash down... Hmm?

What is this?

What about lightning?

Where is that huge patch of lightning?

Dorian looked somewhat bewildered, but this was not his fault, because the originally powerful lightning storm had shrunk into a thin, pitiful electric snake when it reached them, and it simply burrowed into the ground without causing any impact.

"6

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He looked down for a few seconds, then finally couldn't help but look up at the equally astonished "Sage of Mystery" opposite him.

What is Boutis up to?

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