Steampunk: Sixth Era Epic

Chapter 235 235

"But what is the price of using it?"

Shard wasn't blinded by the description of the necklace's function, even though it was essentially a greatly weakened version of "Divine Afterglow State."

The Grand Witch replied:

"To use this necklace, you must bear an amplified version of the Witch's Curse. While wearing it, any male who comes into skin contact with you will experience severe allergic reactions that can threaten life and uncontrollable headaches. Of course, this curse has no effect on the Witch herself. Therefore, it's best to put it on only when using it, and definitely avoid direct contact with the Silver-Eyed One."

"Is that all? It doesn't seem very dangerous."

She smiled at Shard:

"Of course not, the necklace itself carries the Witch's resentment and curse. If the curse is triggered, the user's Ring Sorcerer level will jump directly to twelve, and then they will lose their mind and attack anything until death. But don't worry, the effect has been temporarily suppressed by the Council, so you definitely won't have a problem using it."@@@@

"Oh, that's really quite something... Miss Galina, please allow me to express my thanks."

"No need for thanks, it's just a loan. However, this is my personal jewelry; I can lend it to you, but you cannot let anyone else use it. Do you understand?"

Shard nodded; he understood the request—after all, it was personal jewelry:

"No problem, I will use it myself."

Then Miss Galina asked:

"Would you like to try out its effects? Male servants are not allowed on the second floor of the manor, so you don't need to worry about triggering the curse."

Shard nodded and carefully attempted to put the necklace around his neck. But, having never worn such a thing, he failed several times and finally, Miss Maid helped him fasten the clasp at the back of his neck.

Shard expressed his embarrassment with a thank you, then looked up at the sky.

Drifting snowflakes fell from the heavens, and Miss Galina, surprised, reached out to catch them.

Shard was still worried.

"Then the Church has other methods as well."

The Grand Witch had great confidence in the Church.

"But even if the banquet is stopped, the concept of 'banquet' in the ritual doesn't necessarily mean a real banquet, what if they find another way to conduct the ritual?"

"If so, they must create an impact across the entire city on a scale equivalent to a 'Blood Feast', but that is almost impossible."

Miss Galina answered, seeing Shard's face still fraught with worry, she knew that the incident at Lakeside Manor had left a deep impression on him.

The voice suddenly lowered:

"The Church has a last resort, they have prepared an Unclassified Level (Level 0) Relic."

Shard raised his head in astonishment and looked at the witch, who nodded:

"Under no circumstances are you to tell anyone else about this, I haven't even told Tifa. Yes, there is a Level 0 Relic in Tobesk right now, specifically designed to deal with the appearance of Saints, brought and guarded personally by the recent Thirteen-Ring Sorcerer 'Sunlight Greatsword'. Mere mortals cannot stand against Deity, but Deity can contest with Deity. It is a weapon left by a departing Old God, with great sacrifice, it can temporarily imprison a Saint Form Deity within a certain area to buy time for the True God Church to call for the help of the True Gods. The True God Church is never short of people willing to make sacrifices, so Detective, what you need to consider is the banquet and your own actions. It is the work of the True God Church to prevent the descent of an Evil God."

"What exactly is that Unclassified Level relic?"

Shard asked.

"I do not know either, it's a secret of the Church. I only know of its existence in Tobesk through intelligence obtained by the Council."

She sighed and looked towards the door:

"Since Tifa hasn't come back yet, let me tell you something else... actually, I can't say anything about it, it's even more secret and important than the Level 0 Relic. Anyway..."

Miss Galina looked awkwardly at Shard and after a long time, she said softly:

"Anyway, if you encounter any strange Church Female Sorcerers lately, remember to tell me."