Chapter 251: Commission from the Goddess

It's stiffened, my fist has stiffened.

Yun Mu looked at the goddess before her, who clearly possessed a slender and graceful figure, yet spoke with the punch-worthy attitude of a bratty girl, and felt her blood pressure rising rapidly.

But compared to that, the question she cared more about now was: "Sister? When did I become Natavia's sister?"

She appeared very confused; she had absorbed the memories of her predecessor perfectly, and although memories from early childhood were inevitably very blurry, she did not remember her predecessor having any relatives by her side.

Wait, that might not be the case.

Her predecessor had been wandering in Frostfall City since she first had memories, but what about before that?

It shouldn't be that melodramatic, right? "Rest assured, you are indeed an orphan, but do you still remember the vial of potion you drank on the day you became a Bloodline?"

The Lady of Dark Night saw through Yun Mu's thoughts and said, "That thing was originally prepared by Natavia for the new Saintess, a potion brewed from her own essence blood."

"Can you understand if I put it this way?"

"... So that's how it is, you scared me." Yun Mu understood in a second; so that was the kind of sister she was. She had thought the two of them really had some blood relation.

Just a moment ago, several "sisterly separation" plotlines had already surfaced in her mind.

Seemingly melodramatic coincidences, but in reality, all arranged by the gods! True Fate is already destined, the world line cannot be changed! And so on.

Of course, she herself was clear that most of these thoughts were just her own self-indulgence.

It's just that as a creator—even if only a doujin artist—she would occasionally have ideas that didn't even count as inspiration, and she couldn't stop them.

These ideas often seemed incredibly brilliant when first conceived, but once she actually started creating, she would find problems everywhere.

Finally, creating a pile of trash, she could only delete it with tears in her eyes.

However, as a doujin artist, the audience didn't actually care about the plot, so most of the time, Yun Mu would choose to just give up and publish the content she had created.

Anyway, as long as the art is good, nobody cares about the doujin plot... right? "Does becoming an Anchor Point have any impact on me?" Returning to her senses, Yun Mu asked the Lady of Dark Night.

It is well known that when a ship is moored on the water, if left unattended, it will eventually be pushed away by the current.

Therefore, it is necessary to throw a heavy object below the water's surface and use a rope to connect the ship's hull to the heavy object, so that the ship is not affected by the current while moored.

This is the meaning of a ship's anchor, and for gods, does their Anchor Point refer to things that are mutually connected to them? No, it shouldn't be that general, otherwise wouldn't everyone related to the Scarlet become an Anchor Point for the Scarlet? Could it be the strength of the connection?

Yun Mu suddenly remembered that Lucy had once told her that the more one knows, the more one will be affected by the Scarlet.

This was also the reason why the other party had hidden many things at the beginning.

Can picking up a few stones on the side of the road and tying them together to throw into the water count as a ship's anchor?

This is obviously impossible.

Then, to what degree must it be connected to count as an Anchor Point? Yun Mu already had the answer in her heart.

Still using the ship as a metaphor, depending on the size of the ship, the weight of the anchor required naturally won't be the same.

Ordinary fishing boats only need to tie their boat to a wooden post on the pier with a rope, while large cargo ships often prepare multiple heavy anchors made of cast iron and Steel.

These anchors usually weigh tens of tons; otherwise, there would be no way to restrain a large merchant ship with a displacement of over a thousand tons from mooring on the sea.

So, the more powerful the god, the stronger the connection required with the Anchor Point?

Yun Mu made a judgment in her heart.

Huh, doesn't that mean her previous actions of raising the Scarlet Path were actually no different from aiding the enemy? No, no, she was forced; how could it be called aiding the enemy?

Besides, according to the Lady of Dark Night's thinking, letting the other party enter the main world is the correct path; doesn't this just happen to coincide with her increasing the level of the Scarlet Path? "Don't worry, becoming an Anchor Point for the Scarlet has only benefits and no drawbacks for you." The Lady of Dark Night looked at her thoughtful expression and chuckled lightly.

"Before the other party truly descends, in order to ensure the survival of the only Anchor Point—which is you—He will definitely give you many benefits."

"Even at critical moments, He will take action to protect you, just like Natavia did before."

"If there is no god-level power involved, you will not encounter life-threatening danger in the vast majority of situations."

"Do you mean that I am now the same as a God-Chosen of the Scarlet?" Yun Mu's mood was somewhat subtle; she hadn't expected that the Scarlet, which had been plaguing her since she transmigrated, would end up protecting her instead.

And the reason for this change was that she had chosen to increase the level of the Scarlet Path in order to survive.

"Be more confident, you are now the God-Chosen of the Scarlet."

The Lady of Dark Night suddenly smiled mischievously: "If I didn't intend to let the Scarlet enter the main world, but rather drag it out as long as possible, the first thing I would do is to eliminate you, who are the Anchor Point."

"Uh, you won't suddenly change your mind, will you?" Yun Mu asked weakly, presenting herself like a poor little thing.

"Oh my, that depends on your performance."

"Your big sister is counting on you to take that Scarlet Outer God as a subordinate god, so don't stay stagnant for too long."

"I... I will try my best..." The corners of Yun Mu's mouth twitched slightly.

In the current world, where there isn't even a single Epic-level being, the Lady of Dark Night was actually demanding that she surpass a god in the domain of the Scarlet.

Isn't this just purely making things difficult for her? And the time limit was set within sixty or seventy years; if it weren't for her having a Golden Finger, she really wouldn't see even a shred of hope.

Entrusting such an important task to her, Yun Mu felt a great deal of pressure for a moment.

However, this feeling came quickly and went quickly.

After all, there were still sixty or seventy years left; by the time the Scarlet descended, she would be at least over seventy years old.

If she were on Earth, that would be the age of an Old Man or old lady.

The time was still very distant, so after feeling a little pressure for a short while, she felt relieved.

If she were still so timid even with a Golden Finger, wouldn't her Golden Finger have been opened in vain?

Everything has to be tried; if it really doesn't work out in the end, she'll just give up.

So... "Is there a reward?" Yun Mu looked at the Lady of Dark Night and rubbed her hands with some anticipation.

In this Scarlet Incident, even if she didn't make a great contribution, she was at least an important participant.

Being a goddess, if she asks her to do things, it's impossible that she wouldn't give any reward and just wants to get something for nothing.

"There will definitely be a reward for you, but let's talk about this later." The Lady of Dark Night rolled her eyes at her, leaned back on the sofa behind her, and crossed her arms over her chest.

"After returning to the real world, do you have any other plans?" She asked Yun Mu.

"This... I haven't thought about it yet." Hearing her words, Yun Mu was slightly stunned and replied.

Ever since she transmigrated, she had been entangled by the Scarlet, with the possibility of dying at any moment. So, the things she did were always trying to find a way to resolve the Scarlet crisis, while constantly researching Supernatural powers as armor to protect herself.

However, at this moment, the Scarlet crisis has already ended; if one were to ask what she could do... make money?

No interest.

Research how to become stronger?

This simply cannot count as part of a future plan, after all, no matter what she goes to do, becoming stronger is always the first priority.

"The things I want to do..."

Is just to lie flat at home, laze around, and wait for death, you jerk!! That said, this world lacks a brilliant internet, lacks food delivery that lets you enjoy all kinds of delicacies without stepping out the door, lacks mobile phones, and lacks the web; staying home is equivalent to giving up social interaction and giving up entertainment.

Under these circumstances, is there really anyone who can stay home, do nothing, and just wait for death?

But words like "striving hard" will never appear in the dictionary of her life.

Then what should she do? Find a way back to Earth, and then go back to lazing around and waiting for death?

But what if she is already too lazy to even look for a way back to Earth? Besides, there are people she knows in this world; although she hasn't known them for long, she still feels a bit reluctant to just say goodbye like this.

"You don't need to give an answer right now; leave such things to be thought about slowly in the future." The Lady of the Dark Night smiled silently as she watched her conflicted expression.

"However, if you don't have any goals for the time being, I have a request here; could you agree to it?"

"Um, can you tell me what the request is first?" Hearing her words, Yun Mu raised her head to look at the other party.

"Mm, it's like this: I want you to go to the Exile Sea and investigate the situation of the Moon Sect."

The Lady of the Dark Night appeared somewhat troubled, her brows carrying a hint of worry: "You should also know that Elsa (Bright Moon) is my good friend, but she hasn't responded to me for a long time."

"And over at the Exile Sea... for some reason, the Moon Sect is in a state of total lockdown."

"Because of that God War in the ancient era, I cannot openly leave the Dixia Shijie, so I hope you can go there and investigate."

She paused, then added: "Of course, this matter is not urgent. Although Elsa hasn't responded to me, judging from the state of the Moon, she should still be fine for now."

"You only need to give me an answer within ten years."

"Um, can't you let people from the Church go and investigate?" After hearing the request of the Lady of the Dark Night, Yun Mu appeared somewhat puzzled.

"Of course I will let people from the Church investigate." Hearing her words, the Lady of the Dark Night smiled: "It's not like I would pin all my hopes on you."

"However, the influence of the Dark Night Church is not mainstream over at the Exile Sea, and the identity of the Church is somewhat sensitive."

"So I hope you can investigate some things that we haven't been able to discover."

Seeing that Yun Mu was still somewhat hesitant, the Lady of the Dark Night added: "Big sister here won't let you work for nothing. As long as you agree... how about I give you this?"

As the Lady of the Dark Night spoke, a stone coffin engraved with Dark Night inscriptions appeared at her side.

And as the lid of the stone coffin was lifted, Lucy's body, which had been sealed inside, suddenly appeared before Yun Mu's eyes.

"This..." Yun Mu's eyes trembled twice; she took a deep breath and looked at the Lady of the Dark Night: "Is this the body Lucy had before she died?"

"That's right." The Lady of the Dark Night nodded: "Aren't you able to pull her out from the Boundary Echo?"

"Since that is the case, this body should be useful."

"Boundary Echo... you saw through it?"

After she finished speaking, Yun Mu suddenly felt something was wrong.

The other party is a deity, after all; how could she possibly be fooled by her explanation about Heroic Spirits? Sure enough.

"I am the deity who governs the dark night and dreams; how could I not see through the person from the Boundary Echo?"

"So, what is your decision?"

"I agree." Yun Mu nodded without hesitation.

Lucy is her important Partner; although she doesn't say it out loud, she is actually quite concerned about the matter of having to destroy her own physical body.

Yun Mu could tell.

And she thinks the reason why she has become increasingly resistant to being summoned is precisely because her body is fake.

Although Yun Mu doesn't know what it feels like to control a fake body that can transform into an Ether Body at any time, or even dissipate on the spot.

But she thinks it shouldn't be a very pleasant experience.

If this body can help Lucy, no matter what she is asked to do, she will agree to it!

Hearing Yun Mu's unhesitating answer, the Lady of the Dark Night appeared somewhat surprised.

"Lucy would probably be very happy to have a friend like you."

Waving her hand to dissipate the stone coffin, she looked at Yun Mu with a complex expression: "I will have Bishop Muse send Lucy's body to you. When you see Lucy, help me bring a message."

"It was my fault back then; I hope she can forgive me. I'm sorry, and... I will bring all the Blood Clan back, I promise."

"Phew, that's all."

She closed her eyes with a sense of melancholy, as if these few words had drained all her strength.

Yun Mu could roughly imagine how much effort it would take to make a deity lower her head and apologize.

At the same time, the curiosity in her heart was like a wildfire that could not be extinguished no matter what.

The Blood Clan was created by the Lady of the Dark Night; the former belongs to the latter's kin.

She really wanted to know what exactly happened that could make the Lady of the Dark Night apologize to her own kin.

Also, what exactly was Lucy's status within the Blood Clan? A Transcendental who is at least Legendary level, the container for the Anchor Point chosen by the Scarlet, and just now, when the Lady of the Dark Night opened the stone coffin, the gorgeous attire Lucy was wearing... being able to make the Lady of the Dark Night lower her head and admit fault, at least a Legendary level Transcendental, the only Blood Clan, deep connections with the Scarlet, gorgeous and dignified clothing—connecting all this information, Yun Mu suddenly arrived at an answer she had never thought of before.

Could it be that Lucy is the Queen of the Scarlet Court!?

Then wouldn't she have a husband?

Thinking even more boldly, what if she already has children?

Ahhhhh, I don't want that to happen!

(End of chapter)