kingnovel Chapter 813 - 813
Chapter 813 - 813
June 1, 2023 Author: Like SunshineExposed already?
Nina's heart tightened, but there was nothing she could do.
After all, this True Ancestor had once entered the monastery. Though she hadn't met Nina in person, she could likely connect her to the homunculus and must have investigated the monastery afterward.
The monastery's official name was "Adelard Monastery," so it was only natural to associate it with her name.
Not to boast, but she was quite famous in history!
"I heard that back then, you joined forces with other alchemists to seal the 'Sage'... But judging by your current liquid metal body, you must have taken the Sage's body for yourself, right?"
In just a few words, Giada laid out the truth.
"As expected of the Imperial Princess, your knowledge is vast."
Left with no choice, Nina had no option but to come clean.
Her body writhed, and the form of the exotic golden-haired beauty appeared before Giada.
Two hundred and seventy years ago, in pursuit of the ultimate secret of alchemy—creating an immortal, perfect life—she and a group of like-minded individuals created the "Sage."
The Sage's essence was that of a liquid metal lifeform, capable of gathering metal to form a body, possessing an immortal life and immense magical power rivaling that of a True Ancestor.
But the Sage lacked a proper heart.
Born as a perfect lifeform, the Sage feared other lives achieving perfection. It couldn't tolerate others standing on equal footing with it, so it wreaked havoc, seeking to eradicate all life on earth.
Left with no alternative, Nina had no choice but to seal it away.
She extracted its consciousness core, ensuring it would never see the light of day again, and sealed its body so no one could ever touch it.
To prevent the Sage's resurrection, Nina kept the Sage's body—the Sage's Spiritual Blood—with her at all times. She lived for over 270 years and, when the Demon Sanctuary was established over a decade ago, settled there and founded the Adelard Monastery.
Until four years ago, when an incident occurred at the monastery.
It was a man-made disaster—a fire that nearly burned the monastery to the ground.
As a result, Nina lost her human body and, with no other option, transferred her soul into the Sage's Spiritual Blood, usurping it and becoming a liquid metal lifeform.
Of the children taken in by the monastery, apart from Eiji and Kanon Kanase, all perished in the fire—not a single one survived.
Because the incident four years ago was related to the Narcissus Event, all relevant records were deleted by the Artificial Island Management Corporation. The remaining data was classified as top-secret and stored in the five supercomputers managing the artificial island.
It was also around that time that Nina became Eiji's servant.
"How is my master?"
Nina watched Giada warily, cold sweat slowly trickling down her forehead.
Even though she possessed True Ancestor-level magical power and could replenish her body with metal at will, the power of a True Ancestor was truly unfathomable. Facing a genuine True Ancestor, she couldn't help but tremble with fear.
At the same time, what terrified her even more was that their original plan was for her master to hold off Giada. But now Giada had appeared, yet her master was nowhere to be seen, sending her mind into turmoil.
Could her master have been harmed?
I never should have agreed to Master's proposal earlier—I should have been the one to hold off the True Ancestor!
"Master?"
Vatler pondered for a moment, not answering her question, but instead clapped her hands and laughed.
"For a grand alchemist like you to call someone Master, that armored figure must be him, after all?"
Nina's expression tightened, remaining silent and offering no reply.
"It doesn't matter if you don't answer. I haven't done anything to him—just sealed him away for now. I'll deal with him later."
Though she said nothing, Vatler wore a satisfied smile.
Her demeanor only confirmed Vatler's suspicions.
"Hand over the vessels. Out of respect for Narcissus, I'll spare your life."
Vatler's gaze shifted to the three metallic cocoons, her expression growing increasingly menacing.
The so-called "immortality" of the Sage was only possible under the condition of endlessly replenishing their body with metal.
But to a True Ancestor, who wielded even more unfathomable power, such a trait was meaningless.
In the presence of a True Ancestor, the concept of an immortal, perfect life was nothing but a joke!
Nina grew tense instantly.
"If I were to say that the condition for returning the vessels is my Master's release, what would Her Highness the Imperial Princess think?"
Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, she forced a strained smile.
"Do you think I'm giving you face?"
Emerald eyes instantly turned crimson, and pristine fangs protruded from her mouth.
Vatler's expression twisted into a snarl.
"I already told you—I'm sparing you out of respect for Narcissus. How dare you make demands in return? I promised Vatler I would protect these three vessels. If I let you take them, wouldn't that disgrace me?"
No matter how gentle she might seem, she was still a True Ancestor!
Standing at the pinnacle of the world, the apex of countless demon clans, one of only three supreme beings in the entire world!
In their hearts, there was always an inviolable line!
"Then there's no need to return them!"
A resounding voice came from outside.
Silently, the armored figure had already appeared before the two of them.
"Master!"
Nina's strained expression instantly transformed into one of sheer delight.
Master was safe!
Nothing could make her happier than this!
"You broke free from my dimensional seal on your own?"
Vatler's face shifted, her eyes filled with astonishment.
Her gaze fell upon the blade in Eiji's hand, suspicion clouding her features.
"Could it be a blade capable of severing space?"
"No, unfortunately, my magical energy was already depleted."
Eiji stepped forward, quietly positioning himself between Nina and Vatler.
"I shattered your spatial seal with pure swordsmanship!"
Are you joking?
Vatler's face was etched with disbelief, utterly unconvinced.
Who are you trying to fool?
How could pure swordsmanship possibly shatter a spatial seal?
"Go now."
Eiji whispered urgently to Nina behind him.
"Yes!"
Nina's legs weakened slightly.
Alchemy activated abruptly—the steel plate beneath her feet vanished without a trace. Repeating the technique, she swiftly descended into the sea, taking the three metallic cocoons with her.
Before plunging into the water, she tossed out an object.
Eiji caught it—a blank tablet.
It contained Nina's stored magical energy. Though hastily crafted, it wasn't completely useless—it held at least five times Eiji's usual reserves.
"Don't even think about it!"
Vatler's expression turned icy.
How would she explain to that junior Vatler after having the vessel snatched right in front of her?
She immediately raised her wrist, unleashing immense magical energy from her body. She no longer cared about the cruise ship—she was determined to retrieve the vessel at all costs!
"You dare chase my subordinate in my face? Who gave you the nerve?"
But suddenly, a blade light shot toward her from the side.
"Taste my King's Ultimate Slash!"