Chapter 59: Chapter Fifty-Nine: The Angel's Remains (Third Update, Pleading for Readers!!)

Although he knew it was merely a dead object, Ji Ming still sensed a dangerous yet solemn aura.

He couldn't help but recall when he went to see a military exhibition years ago.

Standing beneath the towering giant timber that rose like a heavenly pillar and looking up, he felt an uncontrollable surge of insignificance and fragility.

——Now it is silent and still, but when it boils and erupts, it will be the utmost fervor and terror.

"Heavens."

He exhaled, jumped off the cliff, and slowly walked toward the bottom of the pit.

The closer he got, the clearer the solitary skeleton appeared.

Its inhuman stature, with massive wing bones folded behind its back, this was indeed a giant with two wings.

Or rather.

An archangel whose status and combat power are absolutely not low?

Even in a kneeling pose, Ji Ming's head could only be level with the skeleton's waist.

Although it had endured so many years, its entire skeleton remained pure white like jade, without a single flaw.

Moreover, judging from its relatively wide pelvic bone, it appeared to be female.

He slowly approached it, pacing back and forth as he began to observe and speculate.

The archangel died in an upright kneeling posture because, after releasing a massive amount of energy, it was utterly exhausted, yet at the last moment it braced itself with the weapon in its hand.

Unfortunately, the weapon she once held has long since disappeared, leaving no trace of what it was.

……

So, if your weapon isn't as hard as bone, why not just fight with fists and feet from the start?

Suppressing that bizarre thought, Ji Ming stepped back a few paces.

Imagine a towering giant nearly five meters tall with a wingspan of almost fifteen meters standing before you—what kind of shock would that be?

No matter how you describe it, the previous dragon bones were just a messy pile, giving him little room for imagination.

But this angel's skeleton is remarkably complete.

Due to some special reasons, Ji Ming has loved big things since childhood, and now he feels his breathing quicken.

Suppressing the wish to directly revive her, he first glanced at the panel.

【Name: Shield of the Faith·Silvia】

【Previous Level: 93rd Rank·Heavenly God Iron Guard】

【Cause of Death: Chose to self-detonate its energy to cover the retreat of allied forces】

No wonder it left a complete corpse—this archangel is actually two ranks higher than a giant dragon.

Not bad, this is also a viable candidate for revival!

He stored the angel's bones in the storage room, checked the surroundings for any omissions, then teleported back to the Holy Hall.

"Boss, are you in? Come out for a quick meeting."

【I'm here】

"You said you are the spirit of this warship, so you should know the archangel I just salvaged today, right?"

【Of course, Silvia is one of the few angels who walk the mundane world】

【If you want me to give some advice, I would suggest prioritizing her revival】

"What about Bu Long Fei Er De? Do you have any information on him?"

Yang Yue's reply this time was much slower.

【Sorry, although I am the world's will, just as you cannot control your own heartbeat, I am not omnipotent】

【I also have many things I cannot control, comprehend, or know; otherwise I wouldn't have risked ascending to seek aid】

【Regarding Bu Long Fei Er De, I only know he should have been an active giant dragon five thousand years ago】

【He was originally an abandoned dragon egg, but due to his extremely high magical talent, he survived to adulthood on his own】

【Even as an adult, he remained a recluse, rarely appearing in the outside world and never taking human form, so he had no mates or offspring】

【Thus, information about Bu Long Fei Er De is very scarce, to the point that even his true gender is unclear】

【Even to this day, some dragons insist he didn't die, merely found a place to continue sleeping】

Ji Ming pondered for a moment.

"Thank you for the information; could you do me another favor?"

【Do you want me to help you search for more powerful corpses?】

A blue holographic map unfolded, with golden text turning into several map pins appearing on the screen.

Although no complete information was available upon contact, Yang Yue still offered suggested collection options based on his understanding and inference.

Elf Holy Knight, Fire Elemental Magic Lion, Treant Druid……

Because the Revival Card forcibly increases the target's loyalty, whether it be the two sides of that battle or later explorers who come.

As long as the remains are relatively intact, they can be revived as allies, giving Ji Ming considerable operational flexibility.

"Sure, I'll come back tomorrow!"

He waved his hand and teleported back to the Clinic.

After washing up, he lay on the bed, and upon opening his eyes again it was already the next day.

The ninth day, which is also the day of debt repayment.

He opened the Clinic's door early, only to find that a patient had arrived even earlier than AdaiEr.

Ji Ming busied himself while waiting for the debt handler to arrive.

He didn't wait long; having just sent the previous patient out the door, he saw a tall figure walking from the middle of the street.

Clad in thick, extremely sturdy leather armor, with reinforced plates covering vital spots.

A pair of strong bows and a quiver hung at his waist, and behind him was a broad war blade.

This debt collector turned out to be a human warrior whose veins flowed with giant blood.

It's a pity that, having once seen the vast sea, ordinary water no longer suffices.

Compared to last night's great angel, this meager giant bloodline is truly pitiful.

So when Kupo lowered his over-two-meter-tall frame, trying to see a hint of fear in Ji Ming's eyes, he found the other utterly unmoved.

Hmm?

As an enforcer specially assigned by the Business Union to handle debts, Kupo was naturally no pushover.

He took a breath and was about to seize the moment to erupt.

But who would have thought that, in the next second, Ji Ming's face broke into a brilliant smile.

"Please come in!"

Not only did he make way for him, he also performed a fairly standard invitation ritual.

No matter how you say it, the other party is somewhat of a local celebrity, and some things shouldn't be done absolutely.

Kupo gritted his teeth, but finding no suitable pretext to continue his outburst, he had no choice but to swallow that anger back into his stomach.

Never mind, it's no problem—I can still regain face elsewhere!

After scanning the relatively clean lobby, he lifted his head and began questioning coldly.

"Doctor, you can wait here; you must know why I've come, right?"

"Of course, please wait a moment!"

Ji Ming nodded and headed toward the counter.

Kupo didn't respond to his enthusiasm; instead, he leisurely began his threats.

"Doctor, I know you've recently been robbed; you really are in trouble."

"It's not that I want to make things difficult for you; it's just that this debt has been dragged on too long—it must be dealt with."

Being able to carve out such a great enterprise in the Inner City, the Business Union is naturally no bunch of fools.

No matter what the outside world says, truly sending a somewhat famous doctor to the club to be a male demon would be an utter waste.

According to the above instructions, on this trip I should try to wrest a share of profit from Ji Ming's hands and get him to sell his equity.

But exactly how much to extort is still up to me to work out and consider.

So, how much should I demand later?

Fifty percent? Seventy percent?

"Perhaps you'll say to grant a few more days' grace, or pay back part first, but…"

He was still muttering when he heard a crisp clatter.

Because of his professional sensitivity, he immediately recognized that it was a heap of coins rubbing together, producing a soft, alluring sound.

"Fifty coins, right? I've got them all ready!"

Damn it, where did you get all that money!?