parentshiftbook Chapter 2521 - 1106: The Future Lord of the Dead (Part 3)
Chapter 2521 - 1106: The Future Lord of the Dead (Part 3)
Before completely reclaiming the Office of the Dead, Kellanwo himself was in an illegal state.To seize the divine position from a holder of Strong Divine Power, even with the backing of another Strong Divine Power and an inside agent from an Ancient God, is not an easy task.
They must wait for the right opportunity—the Prince of Lies Shylock has issues, committing severe negligence.
Only then would they have the chance to seize the Office of the Dead in one go.
Before this, they could only secretly gather Strength.
With the assistance of the inside agent, the Record Keeper, it’s not a difficult task.
After all, once there is an issue with the Death Order, it would be first reported to him, not to the Prince of Lies Shylock.
It is evident from the fact that the Ancient God of Death was the first to approach him, rather than the more powerful Prince of Lies.
If he does not utilize this point fully for his own advantage, then he wouldn’t be called Gaven.
"Thank you for your kindness, this matter is no small issue, a single misstep would lead to irreparable disaster, I will consider it carefully." Kellanwo sincerely thanked Gaven, "Old bones, send me back first!"
Before the Record Keeper could speak, Gaven interrupted: "My lord, since you’re here, why not stay and look at my domain of the deceased, I dare to boast there’s still a few things here unique to me which might be useful to you in the future."
Kellanwo’s thick eyebrows furrowed involuntarily: "Undead Power is the greatest destroyer of the Death Order; it should not exist in this world. Whether they are good or evil souls, they should undergo Judgment while alive.
After Death, souls should find rest, only when they are ready, shall they embark on a new journey."
There was a reason Yego chose Kellanwo. Their understanding of Death was very similar, all advocating for the Death Order, especially opposing artificially prolonging life beyond natural limits, with Undead being a major issue.
One important task for Kellanwo’s followers is to send Undead Creatures to eternal rest, not only the evil ones, but also the good ones. It’s just that for the latter, the means are gentler, usually in the form of admonition.
For this, he earned himself the nickname Judge of the Cursed, indicating his absolute fairness.
In comparison, the Record Keeper, the real holder of the Death Order Divine Office, is more flexible; he also fights against Undead, believing all souls should rest, but before achieving this goal, he doesn’t mind using Undead Power.
"Regarding your perspective, I can’t entirely agree. The souls of good people should certainly be ensured rest, but those evil ones must receive Judgment and punishment; otherwise, there’s no guarantee they won’t bring pure evil into their next reincarnation."
Gaven did not blindly echo Kellanwo’s thoughts but actively shared his opinion, "Moreover, here in the Bottomless Abyss, becoming an Undead Spirit is more merciful than becoming a Demon for most souls."
The Record Keeper also spoke: "Your recent extensive cleansing of the undead has been too conspicuous, attracting the attention of the Prince of Lies; for now, it’s not suitable to return to Felen, better to stay here and lie low."
It’s apparent that the Ancients Gods of Death’s visit wasn’t just about investigating Gaven but also part of a plot to seize the Office of the Dead.
Gaven, being an existence that steals Undead Divine Power, is a natural ally, and has probably been assessing secretly for a long time.
"This matter shouldn’t be decided by you, but by the master of this place." Kellanwo’s gaze fell upon Gaven, "I will seriously consider your perspective."
This middle-aged warrior’s personality is gentler and more willing to listen than legends suggest.
"If you can stay and visit, it would be my pleasure." Gaven waved his hand and directly cast a Mansion Spell.
A sparkling arched Air Gate appeared before everyone, "Please, my lords."
"You needn’t be so polite, a tent would suffice for my needs." Kellanwo declined.
"Since you’re here, allow me to fulfill my duty as a host." Without waiting for a response, Gaven directly entered the Air Gate and disappeared without a trace.
Reluctantly, the Record Keeper and Kellanwo followed suit, considering Gaven is the main subject of their negotiation this time.
After entering the Air Gate, the other side revealed a grand hall with tangible objects, connected to multiple rooms on either side, resembling modern amenities akin to a quick hotel; those small rooms were guest rooms.
But the large oak table in the center of the grand hall, accommodating a dozen people, exuded Felen vibes; no lamps yet brighter than daylight.
A group of neatly dressed yet nearly transparent servants shuttled around, serving lavish meals steaming with heat like flowing water.
As they entered, the transparent servants quietly pulled out the chairs and gestured for them to sit.
None were ordinary folks, used to fantastical scenes; after a brief courteous exchange, they took their seats, eating while continuing discussions revolving around Death.
Since teleporting Kellanwo into the Bottomless Abyss, the Record Keeper gave him the floor, seldom speaking.
Kellanwo himself was not particularly talkative, with each word well-considered, most of the time Gaven was eloquently testing the other’s true intentions through various aspects.
This future Lord of the Dead gave Gaven a very conflicting impression.
He resisted the fate instilled by the Record Keeper immensely.
Yet he is exceedingly concerned with Death, with a resolve to cleanse the Undead that far surpasses that of the Holy Warriors. His words revealed he had repeatedly thwarted multiple death-related conspiracies of the Prince of Lies, making himself a focus of attention.
Even with the Record Keeper as an inside agent, it was barely enough. They had to send him into the Bottomless Abyss to temporarily avoid trouble.
The series of Offices received by the Prince of Lies Shylock mainly pertained to Felen, and being new, his local forces hadn’t fully integrated, naturally leaving no energy to reach into the Multiverse.