Chapter 2868 - 956: Lady Spider and Murphy—Fate as a Web, Rare Moments of Peace (Part 3)

Chapter 2868: Chapter 956: Lady Spider and Murphy—Fate as a Web, Rare Moments of Peace (Part 3)

Lady Spider changed her pose to one of pitiable innocence, defending herself as if she had been wronged:

"I admit I played a ’negligible’ role in shaping the culture of the Shadow Elves, but their current degenerate state is the result of their own ’efforts.’ In fact, the only reason Shadow Elves haven’t completely devolved into Chaos Folk is because I continue guiding my followers in darkness even while being restrained, preserving the last bit of clarity in their souls within that toxic lifestyle.

I’ve been doing this for centuries, my lord. Doesn’t that prove my stance sufficiently?

Fate must be created by humans!

If humans disappear, fate will also lose its stage of existence.

Though I was born amid the interference and filth of subspace, Avalon shared a part of herself with me, teaching me to discern the times, allowing me to possess a thread of Guardian’s stance.

I will not collude with subspace, Lord Administrator.

I observe fate, I weave fate, yet the more complete the Network of Destiny in my hands becomes, the more entangled I am by fate. On the day I become the sole embodiment of destiny, I will also become a slave to fate.

Entities like us cannot forsake our divine duties and domains; to ensure the longevity of fate, to keep the stage of history populated with new performers, I cannot align with those resolute in obliteration.

Thus I say, you need not worry about my future choices."

To persuade Murphy to help, Lady Spider was truly racking her brains. She gazed at Murphy, speaking in a tone both emotional and rational:

"The weak beg for fate, the mediocre follow fate, the wise change fate, the strong shape fate. This web is never static; its final form is not something I decide.

I am merely a pair of hands that aren’t exactly dexterous...

You!

You are the unbridled thread in this web.

Recently, you performed a masterful weaving, making The Master of Hunting a prey of the Network of Destiny, which allowed me to feast joyfully.

I aided you, advancing my grasp on the divine office of fate.

I will continue to aid you, until someday in the future when I may share in your glory, my lord, I can be your faithful servant, provided I receive the reward called ’freedom.’"

"So how can I assist you?"

Murphy seemed persuaded, asking:

"Do you need me to send Su’s personality to you?"

"No, no, no, the frontier contract is an overly restrictive constraint, even a glance makes my neck spasm."

Lady Spider said with delight:

"I only need you to make a slight mark on my Primitive Shrine, as I mentioned just now, deliver a precise slash on the connection between me and Avalon, allowing me to become a free individual apart from her.

All preliminary preparations are complete; I just need a power that can suppress subspace to perform a ’purification’ of Avalon’s divine persona as I leave, ensuring no hidden threats remain with her."

"Hmm..."

Murphy nodded as though in thought, but inwardly he shouted:

"Hey, Avalon, at this moment, are you not planning to express any opinions? As far as I know, ’prophecy’ is also a symbolic aspect of your Moon Girl persona, right? Her departure won’t weaken you?"

If you’re threatened, say something!

Compared to the articulate Lady Spider, I obviously trust your judgment more."

"She hasn’t lied, though she has omitted some key information, overall she’s sincere and trustworthy."

The voice of Moon Girl, which Murphy had heard once before, quietly surfaced in his mind; Avalon was indeed watching the entire time, telling Murphy:

"Though I also doubt she’ll join the subspace faction later, if you’re concerned, you can have her make an oath."

"An oath? Are you sure that’s effective?"

Murphy asked somewhat skeptically:

"She’s the god of fate; she has many ways to circumvent the activation of an oath."

"She indeed can do that, but if you make the creator the witness of the oath, then I guess she wouldn’t risk playing word games, especially after seeing the power of God’s Scepter firsthand."

Moon Girl Avalon spoke softly:

"The creator’s eyes have never left this world. While able to shape us, the creator can also destroy us. Even with the best temper, facing deception, the creator would rage.

Having her swear an oath, Murphy.

Before you encounter a calamitous defeat, you can fully trust the favor of fate, since, so-called fate, only sides with the victors."