Chapter 1858: with translation of chapter title

NO. 473: They just can't get up, completely in sync.

Golden radiance, its color originates from gluttony.

Speaking of which, perhaps hard to believe, but several representative colors of the Crown of the Great Sin indeed show no obvious negativity. Because what the Seven Deadly Sins of the digital realm represent is not just the Seven Deadly Sins, but also different astrological imagery.

Like the fallen form of the Light Beast corresponds to the sun, Lilith Beast is the moon, Beelzebub Beast is Venus, etc. However, the meaning represented by that imagery cannot be universally applied; even its concept is a secret trove rarely consulted, so the power wielded by the demon king in mundane eyes should also be a radiance spreading especially evil.

Reality is that Bi Ze feels warm and cozy.

He even wants to maintain the fused evolution state a bit longer.

But he didn't mention it.

After all, he clearly knows that Beelzebub Beast. X has always resisted the data-core instinct of being Beelzebub Beast—an extremely belligerent and simplistic logical mindset, which the Noble King has always denounced as foolish and flawed.

Although that could also be said to be the excessive drool brought by superpower, when a stronger crisis arrives, Beelzebub Beast can also burst forth with the glow of wisdom—this Bi Ze himself saying isn't entirely sure.

After all, he cannot definitively rule out a possibility, ruling out that even in situations requiring thought he cannot produce respectable results, let alone reach the height possible for Beelzebub Beast.

This makes it hard to persuade the other party fundamentally.

Although there is the angle of 'You've already made some progress toward freedom, haven't you?' to push, in his view, Beelzebub Beast. X's rejection of that state still partly stems from pure feeling—namely, unrelated to facts, unrelated to knowledge, simply a dislike.

What else could be said about that?

He considers himself not Aomo, and even if he were to use stimulative therapy to guide the other, he couldn't gauge the degree of stimulation.

So only for a moment, regret appeared on his face, but upon seeing Chen, he adopted a slightly unnatural shifting attitude as an eager demeanor, stepping forward: 'What's the situation? Aomo sent a message?'

Although it's merely using the opportunity to shift topic and mood, this remark isn't a random excuse, because Chen, while not exactly cold, is also somewhat blunt; you originally couldn't expect him to proactively run to the door to greet returning Duìyou—such a thoughtful gesture.

But one can accept that he came over after receiving a mission.

'Hmm, he wants to recall Bi Ze.'

'Ah? Why? Is he about to formally start war? He thinks my situation is dangerous, right?'

'…' If one were to say it's imagination, it wouldn't be wrong, only it's a pity that Chen and Bi Ze's contact and understanding are still not much; otherwise one would sigh that the other could have such a normal, swift thought process.

Thus there was no sigh, only a light shake of the head.

'Said backwards, he said:' He said, or rather, he responded in Aomo's original words, 'Because I think we can't fight in the short term, it's necessary to recall you to continue your vacation with Miss Zhuohua.'

'Ah? How come we can't fight?' Bi Ze exclaimed, obviously finding it hard to accept such a rapid change in situation.

How many days has it been? A little over five days, maybe?

Back then, wasn't Aomo's plan to tighten investigation so as not to be caught off guard if war broke out?

He also solemnly said he was making plans together with several people, making himself confident there would be no leaks, having prepared himself mentally to stay and lurk in the Hei'an region, that creepy place, for several weeks. Although it would feel tedious, there was also a sense of 'I'm doing covert investigation work!'—a feeling of being professional and cool.

Occasionally there is a moment when one can rely on the latter to pursue the goal of 'gotta do one or two things worth bragging about,' but… but how did the version change happen so quickly?

Feeling that not a single awesome thing has happened yet, after finally waiting for the fusion evolution opportunity, simultaneously possessing that full-body power as if one could do anything—it was merely used to attend a meeting.

After the meeting ended, he withdrew, and then was to be recalled.

'Yes,' Chen said, 'He said he has grasped the key intelligence.'

Starting from here, Chen began not to repeat verbatim, abandoning the attempt to restore Aomo's tone—although from Bi Ze's perspective, he wasn't even trying to restore it.

'He said although you could also continue investigating here, he still advises returning, because your current reasons wouldn't convince Miss Zhuohua.'

'Uh…'

The previous bewilderment and resentment filling his chest due to the collapse of the 'great ambition' all vanished before these words; Mr. Bi's gaze instantly cleared, and he immediately recalled that amidst the thoughts he'd set aside these days to avoid fear, annoyance, and distraction, there was a longing that truly shouldn't have been set aside.

Still, a few weeks… Just thinking that the only one he'd made contact with these days was Aomo, his whole spirit drooped, only thinking about how many layers of difference there would be between the washboard he'd have to kneel on now and the one he'd have to kneel on in a few weeks when returning.

Can't delay any longer.

Although it might be an illusion, he still sensed a hint of urgency from those words.

A hint of urgency regarding 'Brother, we really can't delay.'

He may not know whether Aomo has been covering for him, but the meaning of those words is essentially that whether reality has provided cover or not, it's already reached the limit.

After knowing each other for a while, one still feels able to guess a bit of what the other is thinking, after all Aomo's saying something complex isn't actually complex, because in front of friends and family he rarely hides himself, so friends and family can easily sum up his character, conduct, and mindset.

So… we can only go, then?

'And what about Beelzebub Beast?' he asked hurriedly.

Even if we're leaving, we can't abandon another brother, and sometimes we don't even mind shouting 'brother' or 'dad'!

'Not yet,' Chen replied, 'He said he'll wait for your report after the meeting to decide the next step.'

'Ah right, the report!'

Having said that, Bi Ze immediately looked at Beelzebub Beast. X, then lowered his head and unfolded the pen‑shaped ornament‑like Magic Staff in his hand, letting it expand and derive a sharp, cold‑looking staff quality, after some operation he gasped: 'No, the Magic Staff in the fused state seems unable to properly exert its recording module.'

'Phone… uh, is contact convenient now?' For the past few days it's been Chen relaying messages; he also knows this is to keep his side free of Aomo's data traces, and simultaneously to prevent the Beelzebub Beast fused with him from being directly suspected.

As for now… I don't know if there are other restrictions; Chen was just honestly relaying, right?

'Can contact directly.' Chen said.

'The Hei'an Knight Beast is patrolling outside, monitoring the partitions; it's quite capable.'

'That's true, its data has always been impressive,' Bi Ze with the digital‑6 filter, eyes full of timber, 'but I always feel it will betray.'

'Not important,' Beelzebub Beast. X suddenly joined the conversation, 'Even at worst it's just being betrayed, and the Light Beasts never really trusted each other from the start.'

'? What does that mean?'

……

Bi Ze's question made Chen's gaze toward him somewhat subtle.

'This meeting didn't mention the Gate of the Great Sin at all,' said Beelzebub Beast. X, obviously accustomed to being questioned by Bi Ze, not even lighting the Ark of Abel beside him, 'I had previously checked, and the Sloth sigil had indeed lit up, and more surprisingly, the Pride sigil had been lit at some point.'

'Ah?'

'Lust, gluttony, sloth, pride—the currently lit sigils exceed half; this ought to have been a major matter worth mentioning in the meeting, yet no one brought it up.'

Chen: 'Deliberate concealment?'

Bi Ze: 'Targeting that woman unqualified to enter the Gate of the Great Sin?'

Bar Beast. X: "It can also be other demon kings who can temporarily forget this."

(End of chapter)