Circle of Inevitability Chapter 855 - 855 That Corpse

855 That Corpse

855 That Corpse

To Franca, the sentence Armored Shadow Chen Tu had just translated was quite ordinary. It was something she often read before her transmigration. She couldnt understand why the Major Arcana card holders thought such words could bring corruption.

Could it be the words themselves?

Just like the word I, which can have entirely different meanings in Intis and ancient Hermes!

However, isnt there a phrase that seems a bit off? Yin and yang unite to create all things... shouldnt it be yin and yang unite to produce all things? Franca had been an avid internet user before her transmigration, and one of her hobbies was reading novels and watching anime. She had only seen Yin and yang unite to produce all things and never heard of Yin and yang unite to create all things.

Of course, after thinking carefully, she found it understandable:

Yin and yang unite to nurture all things, all things grow and weave together to form matter!

In that case, the logic remains sound, just omitting the all things as the bridge...

While Franca was distracted by her thoughts, she continued to listen seriously to the rest of the sentences translated by Armored Shadow.

She didnt write down the corresponding content. As a Demoness proficient in divination, she could easily recall the full content in her dreams later.

The subsequent sentences were similar to the first, all about the opposition, contradiction, conflict, reflection, harmonization, and unity of yin and yang. They were all broad principles without in-depth explanations or practical details, making Franca feel like yawning.

The only thing she felt was worth pondering was the last half sentence of the document: To approach the way of heaven.

From her understanding of this phrase, Franca naturally linked it to the knowledge that boons made the recipient gradually closer to the giver, and the way Underworld Daoist granted power to Amandina was indeed through a boon.

To approach the way of heaven... is this document actually about how to use mind and body harmoniously, balancing yin and yang to synchronize with the so-called way of heaven, thereby gaining power? Is this a way of seeking boons?

Franca saw that Armored Shadow Chen Tu had finished translating and let the documents float back. She quickly gathered her thoughts and prepared to ask her questions.

After catching the documents, she immediately asked in her true, native language, The first question, have you heard of anyone traveling from the world you and Underworld Daoist to another world?

Franca didnt translate this question into Intisian for Lumian to ask, fearing Amandina would learn about the transmigration. Though they could later have Anthony hypnotize Amandina to make her forget, why not use a simpler method?

Armored Shadow Chen Tu turned its gaze towards Franca, who spoke a similar language.

After a few seconds, it looked back at Lumian, conveying the thought of Should I answer?

As the host of the current ritual, Lumian had to approve, or Armored Shadow and Franca wouldnt be able to communicate. Otherwise, Armored Shadow, unless using force, couldnt take the gold on the altar even if it didnt fulfill the agreement.

Lumian nodded.This is the first question.

Armored Shadow replied in a deep, hoarse voice, Unknown.

It still used the language close to Francas mother tongue.

Amandina grew increasingly confused.

She couldnt understand anything!

Throughout the process, she could only understand Lumians part!

Amandina glanced at Jenna beside her and, lowering her voice, asked as though they knew each other well, What are they talking about? What language are they using?

Jenna chuckled softly. Even though I look very serious and focused, I actually cant understand either.

Amandina couldnt help but sigh.

Ill tell you secretly, Lumian doesnt understand either, Jenna smiled, glancing at Lumian who was closely watching Armored Shadow, and whispered to Amandina.

Amandina looked at Jenna, then at Lumian, and recalled the expression, tone, and wording of that sentence just now, giving a silent wow in her mind.

Some things are unintentionally revealed!

She curiously asked, Why dont you learn that language from Franca?

Weve just started in the past two days; its tough. Jenna unconsciously frowned.

Its really tough!

At this time, hearing Armored Shadows answer, Franca couldnt help but feel disappointed but maintained her normal demeanor and asked in her native tongue, The second question, can you use an illusion or a similar method to show the corpse that floated from Penglai to the river earlier?

This question came to Francas mind in the past two days, directly prompted by Amandina hearing the Underworld Daoist say Beware Penglai, and Armored Shadow Chen Tu mentioning before that the mysteriously vanished Penglai had reappeared, with a corpse from there floating to the river.

Franca thought that matters related to Penglai might be important and possibly linked to their hope of returning home.

Just after asking this question, Franca suddenly realized her mistake and wanted to slap herself.

It wasnt that she shouldnt have asked this question but that the way she phrased it was problematic!

According to her current phrasing, even if the Armored Shadow agreed, it only needed to say yes without showing the specific appearance of the corpse. The question didnt have a corresponding mandatory requirement!

Should I prepare another 100,000 verl dor of gold? Im almost broke, with only a bit over 2,000 ver! dor left... Franca regretted it deeply.

Fortunately, Armored Shadow Chen Tu was honest. Once the question was approved by Lumian, it immediately made countless transparent faces on its scales protrude frantically.

This made the surroundings instantly eerie green, with cold wind blowing.

Water droplets quickly condensed on the altar surface, gathering into a water surface, reflecting a figure.

The figure floated in the deep darkness, unable to show a specific form as if it had been hollowed out. The black robe and body were highly decayed, oozing pus.

Its face was relatively intact. Through the deep-to-the-bone rotting marks, one could still see the pale and dim skin, soft contours, and thin layer of black hair...

Franca was stunned.

I-isnt this the visitor from Resurrection Island, Harrison?

He had long died, turned into a decaying corpse floating on what seems like the River Styx, so why was he still active in Trier?

Moreover, the corpse appeared on the river a few years ago, and only then did the Demon Warlock encounter Harrison!

Though Lumian didnt understand Francas question, he roughly guessed why Franca was so shocked from the key details of floating, corpse, and Harrisons appearance.

He turned his head to look at Franca, seeing surprise, astonishment, and confusion in those lake-blue eyes.

Lumian nodded to reassure her, then said to Armored Shadow Chen Tu, Thank you for your answers.

The gold on the altar disintegrated, turning into pure light, flowing like water onto Armored Shadows surface.

Seeing the fish-scale armor mostly turned golden, sacred, and heavy, Lumian frowned slightly and ended the ritual.

After extinguishing the candles, he immediately said to Franca, Another two times, and Armored Shadow should fully restore its golden body. We can only summon it once more at most.

Yeah. Franca finally snapped out of the shock of seeing Harrisons past corpse.

As Lumian cleaned up the altar, she smiled at Amandina and said, We can leave now.

Huh? Amandina was puzzled, Wasnt I supposed to help? I havent done anything yet...

You already provided help. Franca grinned.

Amandina was even more confused.When did this happen?

Jenna helped clarify, Dont you feel that the language Franca and Armored Shadow spoke was similar to what the figure whispered in your ear?

Amandina thought carefully. It does seem similar.

After tidying up the altar, Lumian returned and casually said, The shadow just now was likely sealed by your teacher, hmm-the figure. You being here could mislead it, making it think this represents the figures attitude, reducing the difficulty of our communication and preventing its attack.

Thats your help, just standing by and observing.

Amandina suddenly recalled Armored Shadows gaze and reactive response when it first appeared, understanding.Is that so... Well, um, what is my teachers name?

Though we all know this question is normal, it still sounds weird... who doesnt know their teachers name and needs to ask someone else... Jenna grumbled inwardly.

Franca answered with a smile in Intisian, Underworld Daoist.

Also, you should call him Master, not Teacher.

Underworld Daoist... Amandina softly repeated the title described in Intisian.

After a few seconds, she contentedly asked, Whats the difference between Master and Teacher?

A Master includes a paternalistic meaning, Franca explained with some effort.

Amandina didnt ask further, her eyes sparkling as she said, I can provide help again in the future!

Can you help me collect the Mid-to-Low Sequence potion formulas and Beyonder characteristics of the Evernight pathway?

No problem. Franca didnt tell Amandina those would be available soon.

Lumian smiled and said, I thought youd ask to visit the Samaritan Womens Spring again.

Amandina smiled a bit reluctantly. Ill adapt for a while longer, and go after my own Sequence matches my boon level.

After speaking, she muttered softly, I dont want to turn into an old man with a white beard...

After sending Amandina off, Lumian, Jenna, and Anthony sat in the living room of Apartment 702 at 9 Rue Orosai, listening to Franca recounting the sentences translated by Armored Shadow.

What do they mean? Jenna felt like she somewhat understood but also didnt understand at all.

Franca had to translate in her own words what Pure yin does not last, pure yang does not grow... meant.

As Jenna listened, she gradually didnt know how to position her body and avoided moving her gaze.

Lumian took a tactical sip of water, and Anthonys expression remained unchanged.

I think these sentences are too ordinary, not worth such high regard, Franca concluded.

Lumian pondered for a few seconds and slowly said, No, they might be very important.