Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 596: 596
Sacrifice of Flesh and Blood

Nelson, the manager of the Flame Son Light Spear Launching Array, led his men to the Sea-suppressing Castle.

After a few of the refraction prism were destroyed, the Flame Son Light Spear had lost its attacking effect. He could not contact the Sea-suppressing Castle. After thinking about it, he decided to retreat from the Flame Son Light Spear position.

He wanted to personally investigate Master’s whereabouts.

However, he had been bombarded by long-range rockets as soon as he left the fortress, and more than half of his men had been killed on the spot. Now, there were less than a hundred people who had fled to the castle with him.

The towering castle gate was right in front of them.

The startled birds looked up.

This was the Sea-suppressing Castle, the mansion of the Island Master, and also the place where he entertained his most distinguished guests. The rumors about this place were secret and terrifying, but they could also arouse the desire of the people who discussed it.

It was said that one of the biggest consumables here every day was intelligent life.

In this place, people were also expendable items. They were used to satisfy the various unimaginable hobbies of the big shots, for them to admire, for them to have fun, and even for them to eat.

No amount of extravagant descriptions and fantasies could describe the scenery inside. Peerless wine, supreme delicacies, passionate beauties, exquisite instruments, and all the imaginable games were only available for the world’s top money and power transactions. Everyone was discussing, curious, and even eager about the things in this castle. For employees like them, one of the greatest motivation for hard work was the reward for being an excellent employee. He was allowed to enter the first floor of the castle to enjoy himself for a day.

Now, the gate was closed, and the legendary never-ending music was no longer playing. The entrance to the castle, which was filled with laughter and laughter, was empty, making the entire castle seem particularly strange on the cold and lonely mountain peak.

Nelson and his subordinates looked at each other, feeling uneasy.

They even hesitated, not knowing if they should call the door.

At this moment, a familiar voice came from the voice transmission stone on the statue at the top of the castle. Why did you leave your post?”

Nelson immediately looked relieved. He half-knelt before the statue.” Master, great Island Master, it’s not that I left my post without permission. It’s just that the enemy’s alchemical weapon is too powerful. All the refraction prism has been destroyed. The Flame Son Light Spear Array can no longer hit our enemy…” I was unable to contact you, and the messenger I sent did not return for a long time. That was why I decided to retreat and personally came to confirm your order.”

” As long as you give the order, I will lead your most loyal subordinates down the mountain and fight the evil Aurora people who invaded the Broken Islands to repay your kindness!”

His loyal subordinates displayed their determination and will.

The statue was silent for a moment. The Island Master’s voice sounded.” I see. Nelson, you did well. As for the messengers, I haven’t received any news from them. They don’t seem to have come.”

Nelson was stunned for a moment and revealed an angry expression. Master! I want to capture them, skin them all, and throw their corpses…”

” Alright, Nelson, we don’t have time to pursue this now.”

With a heavy thud, the door slowly opened.

The Island Master’s tone was strangely calm.” Now, come in quickly. I was about to order you to retreat as soon as possible. I didn’t expect you to come already. Very good, we’re leaving.”

“Leave?” Nelson asked blankly.

“Yes, child.” The Island Master’s tone turned a little gloomy.” You know that we are about to fail. Kant released a ferocious monster to devour and attack our people. The shameless people of Skyquaking opened our doors with their strong ships and cannons and plundered our wealth. We are too weak to withstand his ferocity. The situation is urgent, so we can only leave temporarily and expose his hateful crimes to the whole world…”

” I’m ashamed of this, Master. I wish I could give everything I have to the gods in exchange for great power and kill powerful enemies for you…” The loyal Fortress Manager revealed a look of hatred. He gritted his teeth and said.

“Good child, I watched you grow up. I have never doubted your loyalty. I have already seen your will and emotions. Now, come in quickly. There will be a chance. There will be…”

The door was completely open. Nelson stood up and waved his hand.” Hurry up and go in!” Thank the Island Lord for his kindness! You all have the chance to retreat!”

“Something doesn’t seem right…” a Spell Caster beside him whispered.

“What?” Nelson glared at him.

“I just feel that…” The mage was also a little unsure.” I feel a little…”

“You don’t want to go in?” Nelson’s expression darkened. Why? Do you want to stay?”

This ‘leave behind’ was really exquisite.

The Spell Caster immediately shook his head.

“Then hurry up and go in!”

After a short pause, footsteps could be heard from behind the door. A small group of fully armed light infantrymen trotted out and said anxiously,” Quick, follow me. Don’t let everyone wait for you!”

The little worry that had just arisen vanished into thin air.

They hurriedly followed the group of guards into the gate of the castle. The gate slowly closed under the transmission of the alchemical mechanical structure. The castle that was comparable to a palace stood tall, but Nelson looked around and saw that the watchtowers and towers were all unguarded.

“Did the guards go down as well?”the manager asked casually.

“Yes, the Island Master wants to take all of us away.” The leader of the guards said gratefully,” We will repay his kindness with loyalty!”

Walking up the carpeted steps, they shuttled through the courtyard of the castle. The beautiful garden, the flat lawn, the gilded corridor and the glazed dome made by the master were all pleasing to the eye. However, today was not the time to enjoy, and the entrants could not slow down and admire it slowly.

The huge statue in the center of the castle’s front yard had moved to the back, revealing a huge entrance. Someone was waiting there and waving at them.” Hurry up! Hurry up!” It’s about to begin!”

The crowd hastened their pace and followed them into the huge underground entrance. The interior was bright as day. The walls, stairs, and ceiling were inlaid with clean and white porcelain tiles. Magic crystal lamps flickered with light. The deep corridor and stairs were all bright.

“There’s such a place under the Sea-suppressing Castle?” Nelson was also surprised.

“I’m afraid the entire mountain has been hollowed out!”

The captain sounded boastful.” It must be the secret plan of the previous island masters, just for the most dangerous moment. I heard that the shelter below the castle has enough food for 20,000 people to eat for five years. There is even a secret dock that maintains ten large ships!”

“No matter what, we’re safe!” he said proudly. Because the Island Lord was prepared!”

Although these words came from the mouth of the captain of the guards, it was good news, so it was reassuring. Especially since this group of people had just escaped from the nightmare of rockets, they needed to say something to reassure themselves. After hearing it, everyone revealed a happy smile.

They walked all the way down and arrived at the vast world in the mountains. It was vast and empty, like an underground palace. A mage looked up at the dome in the sky, and the magic crystal lamps were like stars.

“How magnificent…” He sighed.” Is this a great feat that mortals can accomplish?”

There were exquisite pillars and luxurious houses built close to the mountainside. They even saw stables, restaurants, gardens, and man-made light sources that simulated sunlight. This place was like an underground city, but it was empty. They were guided all the way and continued to move forward.

“Let’s go to the Star Worship Plaza.”

The guard captain explained,” Everyone is there. The Island Master is going to give a speech and confirm the order. Everyone has to listen because our future and lives are given by the Island Master.”

“Indeed,” Nelson nodded.

After passing through another two small towns, they heard the noise of people in front of them. The castle-like door was open, and in front of them was a huge square. It was noisy and crowded.

The noble figures occupied a spacious area. The noblewomen covered their faces with delicate folding fans and looked at the dense crowd with disdain. They were all sitting on comfortable benches. Not far away, powerful guards surrounded the outer circle to prevent the lowlifes from colliding and offending them.

Most of them were people who were dressed in ordinary clothes and had a timid temperament. They were service workers, producers, consumers, and tools. No matter where they were, whether on the surface or in the mountains, no matter what the situation was, their status did not change. They even thought so in their hearts.

Nelson and the others were led to the area between the nobles and the commoners.

The manager of the fortress immediately saw the Island Master in the center of the square.

He stood there alone, facing a huge, deep-well-like object.

There was no other figure within a hundred meters. He turned a blind eye to the noise and discussions around him, and no one dared to disturb him.

Because here, his authority and reputation had reached its peak. He held all the hope of everyone escaping from this disaster and even the war.

Everyone was waiting, waiting for the Island Master to give a speech and give orders.

They would live a stable and comfortable life here until rescue arrived or there was a turning point.

They all hoped and looked forward to it.

At this moment, a deep and calm voice sounded out of thin air, suppressing all the noisy discussions.

“You pray, you work, you offer.”

However, it did not belong to the Island Master.

The air suddenly fell silent.

At some point, a figure appeared in front of the Island Master.

Under everyone’s silent gaze, the true ruler of the Broken Islands, the Island Lord who controlled countless wealth and benefits, and had friends all over the world, knelt down piously without hesitation.

“Yes,” he replied loudly.

The crowd instantly fell silent. Everyone’s mind went blank, and they even felt that they were hallucinating. Their brains refused to process such an absurd and unimaginable scene.

The figure circled around the Island Master’s old but not decaying body and laughed softly.

“Let me ask you, lowly servant, do you remember the mission that has been passed down from generation to generation?”

“I remember.”

” Did you act as a nail to stop the collusion between the Mudbloods of the two continents?”

“We’ve held on until now.”

“Do you want to feed the deep sea hundred-legged beast with blood?”

“Every day!”

The crowd burst into a buzzing discussion and panic. Even the dignitaries who were guests stood up. Some people were questioning and shouting loudly, while more people were at a loss.

However, the two people in the middle of the square were completely unaffected by the outside world.

The questions and answers continued.

“Then…”

The figure that was being knelt down piously stopped in front of the island master.

” Tell me,” he asked.” Servant who looks up at the sky, what else have you done?”

” In accordance with the decree of the Star Palace, holy rulers, we will establish our foundation here, guarding the deep sea, separating the east and west continents, and managing this sea area.”

The Island Master kowtowed sincerely.

“We use money to control people’s hearts.”

” We use our wealth to stir up the flames of war.”

“We use money to arouse our desires.”

” We have turned this sea region into a paradise for the fallen. We have twisted the righteous souls here, spread the evil desires here, and allowed the hypocritical creatures to return to their original beast form…”

” We lie, we deceive, we use, we seduce.”

“We have brought countless souls to this place, regardless of whether they are noble or lowly…”

The so-called Paragon let out a hoarse, satisfied laugh.

He placed his hand on the Island Master’s head.

As if this was a supreme reward, the Island Lord’s body trembled with joy.

” Then, loyal servant, let me ask you.”

The other party lowered his head. His face could not be seen clearly, even if he was not wearing a hood or a mask.

But no one could see his face clearly.

“In this land that we favor and favor…” “Are intelligent creatures still fighting each other?” he asked slowly.

“That’s true! Noble god!”

The Island Master raised his arms like the most fanatical believer.

“Are the strong still biting the flesh of the weak?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Are the rich still plundering and exploiting the poor?”

“Yes, sir!”

” Do people view money as a god?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Have people lost their sense of shame?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Is morality still a joke?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Is the law still a tool?”

“Yes, sir!”

” Are all souls falling?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Whether noble or lowly?”

“That’s right!”

The questions were answered faster and faster. The artificial light source and magical crystals on the dome wall seemed to flicker and extinguish, and unease was spreading. Even the most foolish and numb slaves would feel uneasy. Their faces gradually became flustered. Everyone was like this, whether they were noble or lowly, or warriors with excellent martial arts or mages with profound attainments. They all felt extremely uneasy.

This was the most common thing they had in common.

Even though their statuses were as different as clouds and mud, and even though the difference in strength was as great as heaven and earth, the instincts of living beings and animals were still hidden in the depths of their bodies.

Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, sensing danger.

They felt the most terrifying danger approaching.

“Then…”

The ruler who had descended to the mortal world from the Star Palace asked a question that was increasingly satisfying.

“-are they in pain?”

“Reporting to the sacred and great His Holiness, that is indeed the case!”

The Island Master responded fervently and kowtowed piously. He spoke and shouted like a madman. Over the years, he had created and operated this evil money empire and witnessed all the evils in this rich land.

” This land echoes the helpless screams of the weak day and night,” he shouted.” It is used by the strong, plundered by the strong, played by the strong, and torn apart by the strong!”

“Saber and sword! Wild beasts! An instrument of torture! Men! His supreme desires were indulged here!

Primitive bestial nature was surging here! The noble ones bared their fangs, the hypocrites threw down their masks, and all the guests faced themselves here! Enjoying the feast of flesh and blood! They eat, they indulge, they torture!”

“We built such a place! We will follow the Star Palace’s teachings, manage and herd!”

“We use our desires and interests to connect with them! Make them yearn, make them obey, make them fall! They devoured each other, layer by layer. The strong bullied the weak, and the weak bullied the weak. Everyone wanted to go up a level! Honest people were despised, and those who lied and cheated gained more! This is the kingdom we built, the world we offer to you, the Star Palace’s delight!”

“All these desires! All the numbness! All the pain! All the indulgence! From the Broken Islands to the entire world!

It is the best tribute we have ever offered to the Star Palace!”

The mountain was shaking, and someone let out a scream. The scene became more and more chaotic, accompanied by the Island Master’s fanatical roar. The suffocating pressure became stronger and stronger. Some people tried to escape, but a few doors had already been closed with a bang. The only area that was so calm that it was almost sacred was the two people kneeling and accepting.

The Paragon sighed in satisfaction.

“Your tribute.” He smiled and said,” Great Lord of the Curtain, you have indeed received it. When the apocalypse arrives and the Ethereal King appears, you will receive unparalleled rewards…”

“It is my great honor, Paragon.”

As for the guests from the Star Palace, they cast their gazes at the chaotic crowd.

He revealed a cruel smile. It’s time for it to eat.”

A few Spell Casters were approaching, their hands flashing with elemental brilliance.” Mr. Island Master, you must give an explanation, or else…”

In the next moment, the violent tremors spread from the bottom of the sea to the belly of the mountain. With a loud rumble, countless slender black tentacles suddenly burst out from the huge well beside the island master, like a blooming black flower, suddenly blooming in this huge underground square!

The few mages felt their vision blur, and their bodies were entangled by the tentacles. An unimaginable terrifying force suddenly pulled them up and pulled them into the deep well!

Amidst the screams and screams, occasionally mixed with the radiance of magic power, the tentacles that were dancing in the air crazily rolled in all directions, pulling the struggling bodies into the deep well. The feast of flesh and blood, countless sacrifices, all became hungry blood food!

In this incomparably terrifying scene, the extraterrestrial visitors of the Star Palace were only admiring it in intoxication.

“There are too many variables. We can only release it in advance. According to our original calculations, it will take another 20 years for it to…Hmph, he should be pretty much dead by now.”

He looked in another direction, as if he could see through the thick stone wall and look at the outside world.

“Another Fire Stealer actually appeared so quickly…Moreover, my god actually looks at you in a different light…”

He revealed a cold and fierce smile.” But it doesn’t matter. It has already woken up, and you will have to step into the Sea-suppressing Castle. Fire Stealer, this will be your burial ground.”

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P.S. 1: Truly amazing…Even if she wrote it early, she would still be distracted halfway…