Chapter 1243 - 546: Tomorrow's Night Sky Patrol Squad

"Although I can roughly understand what you want to do next, if you rely solely on the name as an anchor, the connection is still a bit weak, isn't it?"

No wonder she ruled the Moon Capital for over a thousand years as the High Priestess; merely hearing the Hero's brief explanation, she immediately grasped the basic principle of the Holy Servant's Name and offered her own suggestion.

"Hmm... There's some truth to that."

The Hero thought for a moment and had to admit she was right.

In the Illusion Realm of possibilities, let the version of oneself that is not oneself summon the true self.

It sounds simple enough, but the obstacles to overcome are undoubtedly more complex than those of an ordinary summoning.

Thus, after a bit of pondering, her clever mind quickly came up with a solution.

"Then just chant it like this."

However, after hearing the incantation recited by the Hero, the High Priestess did not immediately agree but instead revealed a rather mischievous smile.

"Are you sure you want to do it this way? You kept telling me 'stop singing, stop singing,' yet here you are quite enjoying this tune yourself."

Hearing this, the Hero felt a bit wronged.

It's not like the setup was because I liked it; clearly, it was Gleaming Scales and the others who said this would enhance the atmosphere, and everyone would enjoy it more...

But given a thought, the High Priestess didn't know the Gleaming Scale Serpent, nor did she know the Brotherhood Cardinal responsible for missionary affairs.

So the Hero opened her mouth, but ultimately repressed the urge to explain, silently noting the matter with her familiar.

Once back in reality, she would definitely give them a piece of her mind.

If you need help, just say so. Why add such a long and exaggerated spell?

Meanwhile, in the real world in the Plain Ancient City, the Gleaming Scale Serpent was unaware that he had inexplicably received a reprimand from Her Majesty because of a jest by the High Priestess in the Illusion Realm.

He was participating as a member of the Church in the efforts to appease the crowd and maintain order.

Since an unprecedented massive Floating City appeared in the sky without warning, some unrest was inevitable in the city.

And aside from the Ancient Capital Bishop and the Gleaming Scale Serpent, no one knew that this astonishing change was indeed related to the Saintess.

The vast majority of people immediately thought of the turmoil caused by the Black Gate that had occurred in the other three major cities of the Kingdom.

Fearing that the Ancient City would follow in the footsteps of the Capital, many people fell into panic.

However, this tension only showed its signs at the very beginning. With the appearance of the Gleaming Scale Serpent—the familiar of the Shining World Saintess—the sparks of panic were quickly extinguished.

"Please don't worry, everyone, Her Majesty... I mean, the Lady Saintess is already addressing this matter."

Despite having no idea where the transformed Hero was or what she was doing, the Gleaming Scale Serpent confidently and composedly assured the crowd that everything was fine.

"The reason she hasn't appeared during this time is precisely because she's paving new territories for us. Yes, believe that the city in the sky will soon become new territory of the Kingdom."

Of course, confident as he was, he was not arrogant enough to completely dismiss the Floating City.

In addition to calming the masses, the Gleaming Scale Serpent also coordinated with the Church's arrangements to organize the crowd's evacuation in an orderly manner.

"Ah, but since the radiance of the Lady Saintess can sometimes be overwhelming, those familiar with the Holy Phoenix Grand Canal will understand. Yes, yes... so please proceed to the shelters quickly. It is also to avoid troubling the Lady Saintess..."

Midway through his words, the Gleaming Scale Serpent suddenly felt a chill behind him, involuntarily shivering.

"...Hmm?"

Could it be a Great Demon expressing hostility towards him? Or perhaps the Key of the Door lurking among the crowd?

Perplexed as to why he, an Ice Element Fantasy Species, would feel cold for no apparent reason, the Gleaming Scale Serpent paused his speech, looking around vigilantly.

No matter what kind of enemy it was, as the first familiar under the Saintess, he would never back down—

Yet his Perception spread around and found nothing unusual.

After a moment, he had no choice but to withdraw his gaze in confusion,

feeling the warm strength continuously transmitted from the other end of the contract link with Her Majesty. The Gleaming Scale Serpent quickly put the recent incident behind him and refocused on the matters at hand.

Meanwhile, in the Realm of Possibilities, the prayers of the Moon People had begun.

"O Hero who shines in Ten Thousand Worlds with Unyieldingness..."

The ancient language of the Moon People flowed gently from the High Priestess's lips.

"O Saintess who illuminates the long night and shows mercy upon all living beings..."

At first, there was only one voice, but soon, it turned into ten, a hundred, a thousand.

"You are the guiding Emerald Star, the exorcising bright moon, the lonely blazing sun...

"Your unrequited love bestows courage upon the weak; your great wisdom grants the Fool endless perseverance.

"Now, we, the holy servants, call upon your name with devout sincerity. We beseech your listening and pray for your response...

"With our prayers as the lamp and your true name as the anchor, may the radiance that crosses the starry flow of Ten Thousand Worlds and never goes out follow this voice, heed this wish, and descend upon us in our powerlessness.

"Please illuminate the path ahead of us—"

Hundreds of voices joined together, forming a powerful chorus.

After learning that the Hero could respond to a distant call, this hymn, strongly requested by the Gleaming Scale Serpent and collaboratively created by the Church, was translated by the High Priest into ancient Moon Language and set to an impromptu yet solemn melody, sung by a multitude of Moon People.

The Moon Language prayer transformed into a grand and distant hymn, spreading layer by layer within the spiral venue, with the distant rumbling of battle as its backdrop.

Just as intense howling foretells a hurricane, the roar of waves indicates a giant tide.

The language of high-level species is not just constructed for mutual communication but reflects their understanding of the world, representing an imprint close to the essence of rules.

Thus, the song resonating within the venue is not merely praise and prayer but a grand holy magic ceremony.

The Hero stood at the center of the venue, surrounded by the prayers of the Moon People from all 360 degrees.

The girl raised her head, gazing at the deep and dark night sky.

In the distance, on the originally pure and lightless night curtain, an emerald star suddenly shone.

As she stared at the solitary Emerald Star shining in the night sky, the jade color in the Hero's pupils gradually faded, eventually blending into the boundless night.

[Hero activates skill: Daughter of the Primal Night]

The girl's body did not change, but her black hair grew wildly, soon falling from her shoulders to her ankles.

At the same time, the shadow under the Hero's feet swiftly intensified.

The dark shadow spread silently, swallowing all surrounding light, obscuring the original appearance of the floor, leaving only a patch of endless black beneath her feet, akin to an abyss before the world's creation.

It was the primordial dark matter elf, the most powerful transformation possessed by the Hero in this world line.

This was an objective fact, even if another version of herself strongly opposed it.

The next moment, the dark matter replacing the girl's shadow began to flow.

As if alive, the pitch-black substance climbed up from her ankles, intertwining and enwrapping her body, eventually weaving into a gown trailing the ground, while also adhering to her slender hands and feet, transforming into stockings woven from dark silk.

Although the thin silk was nearly transparent, allowing a faint view of the pale skin beneath, her hands and feet covered by darkness were completely made up of dark matter, ready to rapidly devour the enemy's radiance and Magic Power upon a gentle touch, dragging everything into a lightless abyss.

And the transformation was not just this,

Alongside the mystical empowerment with the Otherworldly Saintess's Magic Power resonance, countless Moon People's prayers and wishes fused into starry light within the black gown, causing the Hero's Magic Power to surge continuously.

Soon, it reached a level not inferior to the previous battle with the Corrupted Phoenix, even surpassing it, faintly overriding the blessings of the Ancient Hero.

The night transformed into a gown, starry light adorned the skirt.

Surrounded by the prayers of a multitude of Moon People and receiving gifts from another world, the Hero, despite still being in a powerless Second Transformation, already possessed extraordinary strength to overcome current difficulties.

As the ceremony began reaching completion, the High Priests gradually ceased their chantings.

The majestic echoes lingered in the venue, and the High Priest glanced at the girl standing on the darkness, under the starlight; even with her extensive experience, a hint of astonishment flickered in her eyes.

[Do you want to take a weapon?]

1~5. Bare hands

6. Axe

7. Key

8. Book

9. Short staff

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=10

D2=1

♛: Great Success

[? Then let's add a buff]

1.5. Dream Key Sword: The blade traces will remain in the dream of the Moon Capital.

2.6. Ancestor's Short Staff: The wind of extreme night will resonate with the real staff.

3.7. Forbidden Book Record: Combat records will be transmitted to Knowledge Hunters in reality.

4.8. Spring Light Piano Key: Gain Special Skill - Moonlight Sonata (Three Movement Evaluation)

9. Axe: Shrimp!

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=8

♛: Moonlight Sonata