Chapter 2946 - 981: Return of the Departed (Part 2)

Chapter 2946: Chapter 981: Return of the Departed (Part 2)

"Ah!!!"

The miserable wailing echoed in the night-shrouded room the next instant, making the interrogation instantly R-rated.

Murphy sat at the back, casually playing with the Cloud Mist Key in his hand, gazing gently at the Mechanical Cultists who wailed miserably as their sins were awakened. He was learning how Lionea manipulated others’ sins.

Given Murphy’s current combat style, he could use the Blood Spirit to mimic the core power of the Blood Covenant Clan if necessary. Yet this concept was somewhat abstract; unlike the emotion ignition of the Thorn Clan, it required multiple attempts and practice to be used perfectly.

Under Lionea’s direction, within ten minutes, the captured cultists who were initially obstinate crumbled.

They collapsed to the ground and, without Murphy having to say much, spilled out every detail they knew:

"It was the sages’ request... The sisters were supposed to be returned to Transylvania after meeting ’Revival’ Your Excellence... We never intended to harm them and even granted them precious wisdom enlightenment... The sages only wished to confirm something through their contact...

The Mechanical Spirit at Charldo Harbor...

It left, possibly heading to Transylvania... We merely wanted to reclaim it."

"No way! You’re lying!"

Murphy smacked the table and rebuked:

"Master Minks told me that supernatural events regarding mechanics at Charldo Harbor did not decrease after the Mechanical Spirit left!"

"We’re not deceiving you, please don’t let that terrifying mad woman torture us further."

A Half Body Mechanic, trembling, screamed:

"That’s all we know, those supernatural events... No, it wasn’t supernatural events, it was ’Revival’ His Excellency mobilizing mechanical power to aid Charldo Harbor’s war, while the orthodox mechanics thought they were protecting the city.

Foolish!

We are the ones defending it!

In places you cannot see, the Mechanical Church ambushed the Wolf People’s camp from underground, our Mechanical Beasts have been fighting those who succumbed to madness day in, day out.

We’ve suffered heavy losses, ’Revival’ His Excellency said that if this continues, we won’t hold out, hence we need to open that door...

The pinnacle knowledge of the mechanical domain is inside!

Once we open that door, the war can end immediately! Minks, that conservative fool, has no idea how to wield mechanical mighty power, but ’Revival’ His Excellency does! He knows everything!

He is the Prophet of mechanics!

For heaven’s sake!

We are not bad people, why treat us like the enemy!

You ungrateful bunch!

If it weren’t for us blowing up the ammunition depot of the Wolf People days ago, this city would’ve fallen."

Faced with this desperate shout, Murphy glanced back at Lionea, who nodded indicating that the guy was indeed telling the truth, not lying.

Murphy squatted down, looking at the Half Body Mechanic curled up at the wall corner. The scars on his face made him appear somewhat fierce, but his eyes were full of fear, clearly showing his mental defenses had been crushed.

The Vampire asked:

"So, do you have to find the Mechanical Spirit to open that subterranean door?"

"That’s only an optional condition."

Seeing Murphy’s tone soften, the Half Body Mechanic sighed in relief, speaking softly:

"I am merely a sage’s assistant, I don’t know much, but my mentor told me that even without the Mechanical Spirit’s participation, ’Revival’ His Excellency has ways to open that door.

It’s rumored that a friend returning from a distant journey is about to arrive at Charldo Harbor; he has acquired much creator knowledge during his travels and will aid us in opening that door to completely end the war that threatens the Half-body population.

Don’t even bother searching for our comrades in the sewers; they’ve already advanced underground, awaiting that glorious moment to arrive, we are the last batch arranged to defend above.

Really!

I’m not lying to you; everything we do is to end the war!

The mechanics above are incompetent, the Steam Lords are losing power and face, we cannot hide any longer. In this turbulent moment, the Mechanical Church should bravely stand up to lead our people."

"Ah, peace, such a beautiful wish."

Murphy stood up, shaking his head, and said:

"Unfortunately, such lofty ideals always end up being exploited by those with intentions. You cannot open that door; there is no hope to end the war inside; it is a seal... Perhaps contemplate what must be contained using Creator Technology."

Murphy shook his head, walked out of the room, activated the quantum communication, and asked on the other side:

"Mosna, how much longer can our needed reinforcements arrive?"

"At least 12 more hours."

In a background of static noise, the Repairer Sentinel replied:

"I am currently repairing the engine of ’Origin Vanguard,’ the Sanghai People have provided some standard parts, significantly reducing repair time, but their mechanics are so dumb, their understanding of Creator Technology is still at a very basic level.

I must teach them as I repair alongside Old Flywheel.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has graciously invited me to become the Sanghai Empire’s Chief Technologist, even allowing me access to their Origin Holy City to inspect it; I suspect that’s where the Creator Engine fell."

"Quickly!"

Murphy reminded:

"I now confirm something will happen at Charldo Harbor, not externally, but internally, the Mechanical Church has begun opening the door to the realm of creation, they’ve already begun their actions; it’s a bit late to stop now. You are our last trump card."