Chapter 297: Abyss Herald Enjou

Based on what the Traveler and Paimon had seen and heard on this trip.

They understood that none of the Archons were truly evil; their fundamental nature was that of a god loving the people of the world.

It was merely that the types of love and the groups they loved differed.

It was simply a matter of differing stances; likewise, Orobashi, the Great God of Watatsumi, also loved the people of Watatsumi.

Since it was classified as a forbidden book, it meant that for the people of Enkanomiya, this thing was absolutely not beneficial, or at least its drawbacks outweighed its benefits.

"Why would that guy want a book like this?" Paimon was somewhat puzzled.

The young man they were trading with was mysterious; it stood to reason that he hadn't come through the official Sangonomiya channels, but had instead snuck into Enkanomiya.

The Traveler, lost in thought, tucked the book away.

"That has nothing to do with us. We only need to get information about the Abyss Order from his mouth."

"Oh, that's true."

Compared to exploring such long-forgotten stories, Paimon remembered that the primary goal of the person beside her was to find her brother and reunite the siblings.

"Then let's hurry back to the library and find him."

Ignoring the completely destroyed Ruin Guard, the two turned away from the territory of the Dainichi Mikoshi and returned to the half-ruined library.

However, to their surprise, the young man from before had actually vanished.

"Huh? Where did he go?"

Just as Paimon said this, she heard a sound coming from the second floor.

"You returned much faster than I expected. I thought it would take more time."

The two then went upstairs to meet him.

"Did you find it?"

The young man asked with a look of urgency.

While the two were away, he hadn't found anything of great value in the library, but he had gained a better understanding of Byakuyakoku.

Therefore, his thirst for the forbidden book had become even more pressing.

The Traveler and Paimon exchanged a glance and took out *Before Sun and Moon*.

"We've obtained it. Following our agreement, you must tell us about the Abyss Order. Besides, we still don't even know your name."

Paimon stared at him with suspicion, feeling that this person was ill-intentioned.

"Is that so? Then you can just call me Enjou."

Enjou?

That name felt strangely familiar.

The two looked at each other, only to see Enjou impatiently beginning to read the contents.

Just like them, after seeing the events recorded within, the young man's expression shifted constantly, occasionally revealing a look of sudden realization.

"So that's how it is... it actually happened like this... no wonder..."

Only after finishing did he look at the two with burning eyes.

"I can tell you about the Abyss Order, but before that, prove that you have the capability to receive that information."

The Traveler was stunned, somewhat confused.

What did that mean?

Before she could react, she saw the young man named Enjou undergo an instant transformation.

His plain attire ignited with flames, and after a burst of pitch-black mist, an Abyss Herald appeared before them.

"You are... an Abyss Herald?!" Paimon was shocked. **CHAPTER 531**

She never imagined she would make a deal with someone from the Abyss Order, let alone ask him for information about the Abyss Order.

"Correct your mistake; I am an Abyss Herald, Enjou the Pyro."

The Abyss Herald who called himself Enjou was wreathed in Pyro energy, with gear-like objects behind his back. Unlike Paimon's starry cloak, the hem of his cloak was a grayish-red.

Like the embers of ash, it emitted a faint, hazy light.

"If you want the information, earn it with your own ability."

As soon as he finished speaking, Enjou launched an attack.

In an instant, Pyro energy danced, swirling around the Abyss Herald to form a terrifying ring of flames.

The Traveler was full of question marks; there was no option to fight in the deal she made with him.

No, if you have to fight after doing the quest, why not just do that from the start?

Already confused, and with the subject of her deal turning hostile, the Traveler, who had been treated as a tool for so long, felt her anger flare up.

Everyone likes to bully honest people, don't they?

She immediately drew her upgraded Liyue-style longsword, vowing to hack this guy until even his mother wouldn't recognize him.

The result was beyond doubt; just one minute later.

"Stop fighting, stop fighting! If you keep this up, I'm going to die!" Enjou hurriedly begged for mercy in a pathetic state.

He was only a peripheral member of the Abyss Order, at most a clerk; his combat strength was not high.

How could he possibly fight the Traveler who had beaten up an Apostle? His head was being beaten into a pulp.

Paimon put her hands on her hips and said, acting like a fox borrowing a tiger's might: "Speak! Tell us everything you know, or else..."

The threatening tone was obvious.

Enjou sighed; he truly hadn't expected to be threatened in return.

"What do you want to know? Ask."

Since he couldn't win, he had no choice but to temporarily submit.

The Traveler's gaze sharpened as she asked: "The Abyss Order has been here before, right?"

Enjou was somewhat surprised and replied: "You actually know? That's right, the Abyss Order did come here a while ago, but the plan was ultimately stopped by someone. Even His Highness the Prince was helpless."

His Highness the Prince?!

The Traveler knew that the Prince was her brother, Aether.

And the person who stopped the Abyss Order was naturally Luo Li.

She had already confirmed this news from that guy's own mouth.

"What was your purpose in coming here?"

"I'm not too sure about that. I'm just a peripheral member of the Abyss Order. The reason I came here is simply because I'm interested in the history of the ancient era."

The Traveler frowned slightly and pondered for a moment: "What else? What other plans does your Abyss Order have?"

"Plans? How could a peripheral figure like me know?"

Enjou had just intended to gloss over it when he saw the two's gazes turn dangerous.

"Cough, cough, alright. I only know that His Highness the Prince seemed to have mentioned having important matters to scheme in Liyue, likely at the sealed Chasm. I don't know the specifics."

"Are you sure?"

Facing the implicitly threatening gaze, Enjou frankly indicated that was correct.

"That's all I know. There's nothing more."

Liyue, the Chasm?

The Traveler stared at him and said: "Can I trust you?"

Enjou couldn't help but laugh: "Of course you shouldn't trust me. Or rather, it's best not to trust others casually. After all, even that little one beside you might betray you one day."

Paimon immediately retorted indignantly: "I would never!"

"I've said all I can. It's time for me to go!"

Taking advantage of the Traveler's distraction, Enjou seized the chance to open a spatial rift and hurriedly slipped away.

"Hey! Wait for us!" Paimon couldn't stop him and stomped her feet in anger: "Damn it, he got away!"

The Traveler didn't say anything, but quickly made up her mind.

"We're going back to Liyue next!" **CHAPTER 532**