Chapter 950: I Am an Expert in Finding People (4k)
And he even had an ace that could be used as a consumable!
The information conveyed within the crystal ball ended here.
To avoid revealing too much hidden information from the academy, some parts were trimmed, but overall, it was a very direct recording of the surrounding scenery.
At the end, there was also a temporary plan involving the three forces that Professor Metia had specially injected into it.
It was a plan as good as no plan — gathering at the entrance of the Heavenly Court!
“Regardless, judging from this intact campsite, their initial plan seems to have succeeded. The small team consisting of the Mana Weather Controller, Bloody Saint Maiden, and Professor Harvey indeed led the giant elephant away from its original path. And the rest should have successfully withdrawn eastward.”
Professor Shylph summarized.
Soon after, the six people from the Holy Church and the Northern Territory regrouped. They similarly learned about what happened from the communication devices left by their team, and their expressions were much more stable than when they first arrived.
“I never thought that just going over there would completely change the situation,” said Count Stanley Longfellow with a somewhat frivolous tone.
Bishop Sabrina Melville stated without expression, “No one could have imagined that there are beings of divine rank existing within the Mountain of Gods. I cannot understand how it came to be.”
Dark recalled the oil snake that once slept in the Temple of Sun and Moon, saying, “Perhaps it wasn’t yet a god during the Ragnarök.”
Bishop Sabrina Melville continued, “Then did it forge its divine core in the time after Ragnarök?”
Dark responded, “One possibility.”
Gavin North looked grim and said, “But if such a thing has existed all along in the Mountain of Gods, why hasn’t there been any sign of it before? If such a creature were to come out…”
Dark said in a heavy tone, “Is it possible that it has always shown signs?”
The thick fog outside the barrier had invaded after it shattered and was driven back by the professors.
The others clearly understood his meaning.
This mist, which had enveloped the entire Mountain of Gods for countless years, might very well be the “divine miracle” displayed by the giant elephant!
However, analyzing the fact that the mist was denser inside than outside, it must depend on the Mountain of Gods while being related to the giant elephant.
The giant elephant might have been born in the mist.
Or perhaps the giant elephant used the power of the Mountain of Gods to create this mist.
In either case, the giant elephant is inseparable from the mist; it may have never stepped out of it due to some reason.
Its absence from the Northern Territory might be because it had previously been sleeping like the oil snake in the mountain.
Some unknown changes caused various divine signs to awaken. It was just another manifestation among many.
Only its existence stood in the way of Dark and his companions. “What do we do next?” Dark asked.
Bishop Sabrina Melville quickly replied, “From our standpoint, there are two choices: go east to find the main force or go west to search for… Elders Meredith and the others!”
Professor Kazel analyzed, “If their plan truly went smoothly, then the large force that withdrew eastward should be safe. The most dangerous ones are the three who were responsible for diverting the divine elephant.”
Gavin North, however, looked gloomy and said, “Our team lacks Hugo’s presence. How can we ensure safety in this perilous mist?”
Stanley Longfellow said, “Gavin, if you’re worried about the team, let’s head east to meet up with the majority as soon as possible.”
Gavin North agreed with Count Longfellow’s rare sensible statement and immediately said, “In any case, my choice is clear!”
He couldn’t abandon his children in the Northern Territory’s team.
Bishop Sabrina Melville added later, “Although I am deeply concerned about Elder Meredith’s safety, her strength is formidable, and she has every chance to escape no matter what she faces. Moreover, given their speed, we won’t catch up easily. In comparison, the main force’s marching speed will inevitably slow down. With the Mana Golem that can see through the mist, finding the team is not impossible.”
At this point, Bishop Sabrina Melville suddenly felt a stir and turned to look at the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes beside Dark.
Dark knew what she wanted to ask and answered directly, “Based on the information we obtained, the giant elephant is completely different from the Demeter’s Flower. It is very alert, completely restraining its divine aura within a fixed range. Under these circumstances, my Mana Golem cannot perceive or locate it. Otherwise… it wouldn’t have only discovered the Demeter’s Flower.”
“I apologize.” The Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes said, causing the atmosphere to slightly sink.
Professor Shylph glanced at everyone and said directly, “Facing a being of divine rank head-on is very foolish. Professor Harvey and the others will surely choose to escape after luring it away. Even if we catch up to the giant elephant, it would be difficult to find them on this mountain of gods. It is indeed more reasonable to seek out the main force.”
“Then let’s meet up with the majority as soon as possible,” Professor Kazel concluded. The mist obscured the vision, and the earth swallowed the traces.
But with the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes, finding the main force was not entirely… actually, it didn’t help much.
Bishop Sabrina Melville’s understanding of the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes was still too shallow, which could lead to incorrect judgments.
However, Dark was very clear that unless Nix and Eralganie intentionally released their divine aura, the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes would find them relatively easily.
Yet, once the divine aura is released, it might attract more than just Dark and his companions!
However, although the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes might lack in finding people, Dark still possessed a specialized Mana Golem that could replace it.
In short, when it came to finding people, Dark Diemont was a professional!
Dark said, “Since everyone agrees, let’s act swiftly. There are too many unknowns on the Mountain of Gods; every minute adds to the uncertainty.”
After saying that, he drew a Mana Card from his deck and summoned immediately, “By the name of Dark Diemont, Mana Summoning — Mana Beast: Destroyer God!”
Instantly, a Mana Beast: Destroyer God, completely different in style from the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes, appeared in the light of the summoning.
“Demon race!” Bishop Sabrina Melville and the Twin Sacred Knights frowned slightly.
They sensed a very similar aura to that of the Mana Beast: Goddess of Heartful Eyes from the Destroyer God.
But the latter was an angelic race, while the former was a demonic race.
“Use the Lost Prophecy,” Dark paid no attention to the thoughts of the three from the Holy Church and gave a command directly to the Mana Beast: Destroyer God.
However, the Mana Beast: Destroyer God suddenly frowned and turned its head toward a certain direction.
There, drumbeats began to sound—
[Good morning, pecky! Please give me a set of moon tickets and blades.]
