Steampunk Era: Mad Abield
Chapter 672 - 469: Song of the Deep Diver (IV)_2

Chapter 672: 469: Song of the Deep Diver (IV)_2

It’s impossible, Lillim could not possibly betray Malin. Faye, having spent so many years in Carterburg, had never heard of a surname like Haus. She had seen Lillim’s past when the Royal Palace conducted investigations; her life was as clean as a sheet of paper.

What could all this mean? Think, Faye, think.

The so-called Psychic Tide was merely words to comfort Lillim. Maya must have realized by now—the false dreams twisted by the Psychic Tide couldn’t possibly involve her as well, because a Legendary figure like her could never be disturbed by the Psychic Tide in her dreams.

But now, the problem was that only Lillim and Maya had experienced such dreams. Perhaps it was all a coincidence, but Faye felt it was impossible for it to be a coincidence.

There are no coincidences in this world. All events that seem coincidental are merely built from the same underlying causes.

If it truly were a coincidence, then no more sisters should have entered the dream. Every additional person would statistically bring the number closer to an astronomical concept.

And if it’s not a coincidence, then surely, other sisters must have experienced such dreams as well.

So, the current question isn’t... my offspring, in which night will you invite me into your dream?

......

Following Malin for most of the day, Nova had never been so up close to her Rongma City. Walking behind Malin, she saw the slums with sewage running through the streets, the vibrant industrial district, and even the dazzling Noble district.

Her father, when alive, detested nobles the most because he believed that it was the rule of the Nobles that filled Farole with such tragedy.

He had tried but failed.

Malin wanted to do the same, but now something far more terrifying and dangerous than the nobles, the Tide of the Dead, was looming. Both Malin and Nova understood that if they did not control the Tide of the Dead, then all the world’s civilizations would cease to exist. More horrific than a world filled with tragedy is a world where no one is left alive to suffer.

So, Nova understood Malin’s shift in focus—indeed she was her father’s daughter and the Queen of this nation. Her first duty was to protect the innocents of her realm, not to ravage the world with the nobles in a vengeance for her father.

Such scale of civil war would undoubtedly deplete a large number of Transcendent Sequences, and without them, the world could not possibly survive this crisis of the Tide of the Dead unscathed.

My father, forgive me, you taught me that both I and my brother will embrace the lifelong belief of guarding everyone in this nation... Your passing caught me off guard, but I remember your teachings. I will, along with my loved one, my sisters, and countless others willing to fight for this world, protect it.

"Nova, what’s wrong?"

Her lover’s question made Nova open her eyes, and looking at him by her side, she smiled and shook her head, "Nothing. Just thinking about my father."

"Your father, what about him?" Malin seemed somewhat puzzled.

"He told me that this world needs blood and fire for Purification because the nobles will not relinquish power easily, and we dream of creating a better world. Hence, a fierce battle between us is inevitable... Sadly, the Tide of the Dead couldn’t wait and has jumped out among us."

"Don’t worry, Nova. Once we’ve defeated the Tide of the Dead, we will continue with our ideals, our beliefs. We will join those willing to change all this, to make this world a better place... We welcome every friend but will personally destroy every enemy."

"I believe in your vow." Looking at her beloved, Nova’s heart was full of joy.

Thanan picture books say that the greatest difference in a woman’s life is whom she has by her side.

"This life of mine, I have no regrets." Nova smiled as she took her lover’s hand.

Malin was slightly puzzled, but ultimately, he embraced Nova with a smile.

......

"Let’s go back,"

Malin looked at Nova who had accompanied him for most of the day. The Queen had spent a tiring day walking by his side, and it was time to take her back and let her have a good rest.

"Mm." Without any superfluous words, Nova lifted her hand along with Malin. The teleportation passage, built together with Spiritual Energy, sketched out its complete structure before them. Once formed, Malin led the girl through the passage, directly back to the Rongma Royal Palace.

Due to the sudden Deep Dive last night, Malin hadn’t been able to contact Larraya, and then there were some issues at the new town of Rongma, preventing him from finalizing things with Casaman. However, considering this possibility, Malin used the dead letter box that Milani provided to Casaman and also changed the arrangement of the flower pots across the street used for communicating with Casaman.

After receiving the message, Casaman would have his Church call off tonight’s operation so that Malin could go and look for Larraya.

As for why the operation had to be called off, the reason was simple: have the City Guard and the people from the Church sweep the streets together. Tonight, a census would be conducted in the district where they were, and those guys absolutely couldn’t think about making a move when they couldn’t even leave their district.

Malin had specifically ordered a sensible young man to check the house where Casaman was, to prevent any staged events from turning into real ones.

And as someone who had received intelligence and safeguarded the Church’s interests, Casaman was regarded as a meritorious officer and could gain even more trust and rewards.

Well, Malin definitely had to find Larraya tonight, as he was also contemplating helping out a little tyke named Mars.

Back at the Royal Palace, Malin noted that the girls seemed to be preparing to discuss something. Out of a sense of responsibility for his offspring, Malin found a random excuse to leave—if he got caught in an overnight battle, he truly wouldn’t be able to help Larraya tomorrow.

This was unacceptable. His own little one was waiting for his assistance, and this was far more important than any night battle.

Unexpectedly, Malin wasn’t stopped by the girls. As he exited the Royal Palace, he felt a sense of surprise—wait, weren’t they gathered today preparing for a nighttime raid?

What were they up to then?

With curiosity, Malin hopped onto the Farole packhorse brought over by the attendant, specially prepared for him.

Changing into civilian clothes, Malin mounted the horse and then rode through the castle’s gate. When the horse emerged from the passageway, the figure sitting on it had become a down-and-out noble youngster—Malin had no choice; his appearance was too distinctive, so the right disguise was necessary to prevent those who shouldn’t see him from seeing him.

Salis was already in the sky by this time, set to help Malin find Larraya—the little bastard thought just like Malin and his group had, waiting for calm to return. The half-blood elf widow had acquired a seemingly legitimate lover, who was a dignified middle-aged man, not at all like the young man the girls had speculated.

Of course, Salis pointed out that this so-called middle-aged man wasn’t nearly that old.

This middle-aged man had been staying at the lady’s residence recently and brought quite a few household goods, making it unclear even to the young man tasked with surveillance who exactly was the master of the house. He had even complained to Malin about the couple.

"Sir, to conceal their identities, they have gone to such disgusting lengths that if you had not told me the real situation of the middle-aged man, I would have thought how twisted the young lady must be to fancy someone old enough to be her father," he said.

To the young man’s complaints, Malin could only respond with a smile—He had seen far more absurd things. This youngster still had much to learn.

But precisely because of this, after receiving communication from the young lad, Malin had made preparations to meet Larraya today—if he didn’t, next time he might find this unlucky kid in a morgue.

And thinking of meeting the young couple, Malin had specifically gone to his family’s confectionery store in Carterburg to pick up quite a few delicious treats.

After all, as the saying goes, it’s only right to bring a gift when meeting someone.

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