Chapter 36: Opportunity has arrived!

At the instant of making a move, I almost couldn't see the kinetic form of that paper ball clearly.

But what is certain is that it definitely isn't a simple throw carried out in the real-world dimension.

A throw that arrives almost instantaneously cannot be achieved by sheer force alone.

There must be some other supernatural trait at work in it.

Currently, it looks like some kind of Phase talent.

Xiluo'er quickly summed up her guess.

Enter the 'phase layer' at the attack's starting point, and leave the phase layer at the attack's landing point.

It's a formidable talent that almost ignores a certain distance.

Regardless of whether it's Phase, one thing is certain: there is definitely some other supernatural trait at work, and that trait is very strong.

He…… really doesn't know how formidable his own ability is?

Or perhaps…… he knows, but…… pretends not to.

Watching Ta Ke, who had already begun to pet a cat.

Xiluo'er confirmed one thing.

That is the correctness of what his brother Kaluosi said.

That guy Ta Ke always pulls off an outrageous maneuver when you think he's just ordinary.

Indeed, it's a bit outrageous.

You…… do you know how incredibly strong your ability is? Xiluo'er said slowly.

What do you say? Ta Ke replied indifferently.

So, you should have also developed this special talent trait to complement your shooting method. Xiluo'er asked again.

Of course! Ta Ke nodded again.

Combining what was seen before, and what Kaluosi had previously told her about Ta Ke—when he was an apprentice wizard, he took down a second-rank human-faced stone snake ghost with two shots.

Xiluo'er already had a rough judgment in her mind.

Perhaps it could play a considerable role.

But overall strength still needs to be observed.

Even for the underground expedition, he can participate.

After a moment, Xiluo'er looked at Ta Ke and spoke formally.

I still have some say within the High Tower; if you need anything, feel free to come find me anytime.

Ta Ke thought seriously for a moment, then said.

Right now I really do need your help.

Can you help me prepare a document about the High Tower's upper echelons, important High Tower members, and numerous apprentices?

Ta Ke's request, as soon as he spoke, was an extremely excessive and outrageous demand.

If this request were made to Sir Aobuli,

Ta Ke would probably be suspected on the spot of being an Evil God cultist.

But even if he brought it up to Xiluo'er,

Xiluo'er still looked at Ta Ke with a very strange gaze.

Fortunately, Ta Ke had already shown sufficient sincerity beforehand.

After consideration, Xiluo'er then slowly said: 'Only simple information can be provided.'

Simple is enough.

Ta Ke nodded in response.

…………

High Tower District.

Tall and short high towers rise amidst the bloody remnants.

Ta Ke glanced at the 'Day of Ashes'.

It is about to end.

And the Month of Ashes is already gathering strength above the heavenly vault, ready to erupt.

Cold, an inexplicable surge stirred in Ta Ke's heart.

In this Ashen Land, even the High Tower is not safe!

Ta Ke silently walked through the bloody high-tower world, heading toward the Undead High Tower, and took a deep breath.

Ta Ke had finished reading the information Xiluo'er gave him.

When he first made the sacrifice, Ta Ke sensed that the High Tower District had an Evil God stronghold.

And through this source-energy baptism,

two individuals suspected of being Evil God cultists were rooted out by Ta Ke.

One of them was the person who had been secretly tailing Kaluosi.

And the other, when the supernatural trait of the Source Pool (Nurture) was infused into the sequence ecology,

that person's faint Anri trait pattern leaked out, and Ta Ke caught it.

Just from this baptism of Ta Ke's, he encountered two.

No doubt about it.

Members of the Evil God organization 'Anri Church' have not only taken root in the High Tower, but have dug in deeply.

Therefore, Ta Ke dares not act rashly; he can only investigate covertly.

After all, if it were truly disturbed, who could be certain that Laomo'er High Tower hasn't been contaminated by the Evil God?

Many city‑states show no hint at all before terror and pollution erupt.

Moreover, this time the Lamoer Tower City‑State even received a genius member of an A‑rank evil‑god organization.

The Lamoer Tower City‑State has a problem.

And what Ta Ke must do is, amid this tangled situation, improve his strength and ensure his safety.

If… he can conveniently sabotage the Dark Sun Church's plan.

Ta Ke would also not hesitate to give a hard kick.

Even!

The chance to deliver that hard kick will come soon.

Before long, Carlos appeared in the shadowy corner.

"That guy is the son of a knight guard of the Lamoer Wizard Marquis."

"His name is Anbei."

Carlos, who was traveling with Ta Ke, lowered his voice.

"His talent is average, but in the Tower District, people like him are not scarce."

"After the baptism, that guy made a round, seeming to look for someone."

"The target is most likely me."

"It's certainly suspicious; should we capture him and ask?" Carlos suggested.

"We have no authority to arrest anyone in the Tower."

Ta Ke shook his head.

"Didn't you say that guy's father is a knight of the Lamoer Count?"

"Yes!"

"Very well, tell your sister; she should be able to handle it nicely."

Inside the Tower, Ta Ke, alone, naturally dares not provoke those powerful beings.

A single misstep could cause Ta Ke to die in vain.

But… Xiluoer is different.

As a brother‑aiding demon, Xiluoer cannot ignore her brother when he is threatened.

"Mm! Understood!"

Carlos nodded cautiously; after he had followed Ta Ke to finish excavating the Demon King's tomb last time.

He claimed the credit, had Xiluoer report it, yet still received a reward.

This source‑pool baptism is one of them.

Hanging out with Ta Ke yields meat.

He is still very clear on this simple, straightforward logic.

And this time, the opportunity seems to have returned.

Watching Carlos's departing back.

Ta Ke rubbed his forehead.

"Sending someone directly to tail Carlos, such a simple, brute method, even with deep digging, should not uncover any clues."

"On the contrary, eliminating that guy could make the hidden entities within the Tower more cautious."

"At the same time it would make Carlos safer, which can be considered repayment to Xiluoer for the information."

"Hope there's good news from Amani."

When Ta Ke returned to the Undead Tower.

Amani still had no information to send back.

This made Ta Ke's brows slightly furrow.

"Having her do that shouldn't cause any mistakes, right!"

"Although this baptism raised her two levels, reaching level 26."

"But that guy, the Night Priest called Tanilu, is no good either; his level also reached 25."

With that thought, Ta Ke quietly began waiting at the entrance of the Undead Tower.

And this waiting lasted more than three hours.

When a black undead dragonfly silently landed beside Ta Ke.

Ta Ke relaxed.

Before long, Amani came over.

"After the priest's baptism, he left the Tower District."

"The priest seemed very cautious; he even went to a tavern in the Nest District and stayed for an hour."

"I used the dragonfly to follow him all the way, and finally the priest entered a house in the Bunker District."

"This is the priest's house number."

Amani said, handing over a slip of paper with the house number written on it.

"Bunker District?"

Ta Ke's spirit gave a slight jolt.

According to the information Ta Ke had.

That priest, named Tanilu, is an ordinary Tower Apprentice with decent talent.

Under normal circumstances, Tanilu should be living in the Tower.

But now, the Gray Night Phase is approaching, and Tanilu should be studying in the Tower.

But, Tanilu went to the bunker area.

Strictly speaking, there isn't really anything worth doubting.

But!

The genius of that A-rank Evil God organization is in the bunker area.

Moreover, it's possible that during this gray night period, at the coldest moment of the Ashen Night, the ascension will take place.

This Tanilu is very likely one of the participants in the ritual.

After all, Tanilu also believes in the Dark Day.

With that thought, Taku looked toward Amanti.

"Get ready these two days, the adventure is about to begin."

"Is it about to start?" Amanti was a little surprised.

"But, isn't it usually only started on the gray date? In two days we'll be entering the gray night period."

"That's right, it's only during the gray night period that the prey truly acts!"

Taku said slowly.

(End of chapter)