Edge of the Apocalypse
Chapter 500: Celestial

After sending Ruo La away, Ellen called Wilick and the other two over and asked them to go to the city to buy some necessary things. Such as cloaks and masks, cannot be purchased in the same shop and needs to be purchased separately. Weapons like their usual weapons were not usable, so that no one would recognize them. Therefore, weapons like long sabers and warhammers would inevitably need to be purchased. It would be best if they were made of large quantities of goods. This way, even if Gral wanted to trace them afterwards, it would not be easy.

When they heard that Ellen was going to rob Gral, Wilick and Bloy laughed maliciously. They agreed and went down to do it.

In the afternoon, the two of them came back, each carrying a large bag of things in their hands. Alan counted the items and had already purchased them. He only waited for news of Ruo La. Originally, he thought that he would spend a leisurely afternoon, but unexpectedly, an unexpected visitor arrived.

The guest was brought in by a guard. He showed Ouban's emblem. It was a silver badge, and under Ouban's emblem was a shield, representing the identity of the butler or aide. Allen received him in the hall. He was an Oriental, male, black-haired, black-eyed, and very rare in the Bailey Empire. He bowed deeply to Allen and said, "My name is Long, and I'm Count Oppen's advisor."

"What kind of consultant?" Alan asked casually.

"Management, military, and strategy are all involved." His language was concise, and he directly focused on the key points. He seemed to be a straightforward person.

After the dragon sat down, a servant had already brought him some black tea. Alan shook the silver spoon in his cup and said, "So, Mr. Dragon, is it Earl Oban who has something to tell you?"

"No, this is a personal visit." Long Wei Jian was sitting there. His posture was very elegant, carrying the subtlety and dignified demeanor of an Oriental. He gave off a meticulous feeling. Such a person must have come from an aristocratic family, otherwise, he would not have been able to cultivate such a temperament.

"Oh, Mr. Long's purpose?"

"I want to discuss something with Baron Allen, but before we do, I hope you can retreat." Long Gao said in a deep and unfathomable manner.

Allen said indifferently, "Nothing is impossible to say to others, Mr. Long, but just say it."

"I don't think so." Long faintly smiled. His smile was very refined. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the table, pointing to the lack of water and dust on the table. The dragon's fingertips passed by without leaving any traces behind.

However, Allen's memory was astonishing. As the other party's fingertips moved, a line of invisible words appeared in Allen's mind: A person beyond the heavens!

Alan's expression changed as he stood up with a light cough. First, he ordered the servants and guards to leave, and then he summoned Wilick and Bloy. A moment later, the two of them entered the hall. Alan whispered in their ears, and their expressions changed. Then, he pulled it left and right, walked behind the dragon, and formed a triangular formation with Alan, surrounding the dragon.

Surrounded by the three of them, the dragon's expression was calm as he said indifferently, "Judging from the actions of the baron and the noble family, I can tell that my guess is correct. What a surprise. I didn't expect Sir Allen to come from the Outer World."

"You … aren't people from this world?"

The atmosphere immediately became serious, and Alan's gaze was like a sword. This was his biggest secret. Once this secret was exposed, he didn't know what kind of impact it would cause. However, no matter what kind of influence it had, it would be detrimental to his current plan. At this moment, he was filled with killing intent and decided that he couldn't let the dragon leave. As for how to explain it to Ou Ban, that was a matter for the future.

The dragon raised his head and shook his head, "Baron Allen, killing me is not wise. Besides, I am not the only one who knows the secrets of the heavens and men. You can only kill me for a while now. But in time, when others pay attention to you, this secret will eventually be exposed."

"Celestial? What is a Celestial?" Alan did not let down his guard.

'"This is what our clan said. Celestials are people from beyond the heavens. Our clan has always been engaged in research in this field, and under the influence of our experience, I know a little about them. But I didn't expect that I would actually encounter a real Celestial. This was an accident." The dragon glanced at Ellen and said, "After you arrived, Earl Oban conducted an investigation into your origins. The one entrusted was a local news dealer. Their code name was Black Cat."

"Looks like they found quite a few things?"

"Indeed, at the beginning, they only got basic information. After that, the count asked me to follow this matter. Just last month, Black Cat and the others found something interesting. For example, you first appeared from the Ash Mountains on the border. However, even the boundless sea behind the Ashes Mountains was not an ideal landing point. Not to mention the pier, there wasn't even a beach, only dangerous cliffs and cliffs. "I can't imagine how you would land in the Ash Mountains if you came from the other side of the sea."

"You guys … are simply appearing out of thin air."

Ellen narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you think we are the so-called Celestials just because of this?"

"Of course not. I'm a cautious person, so let the Black Cat continue to dig into your affairs. Including the things you used, the equipment, or where you went. I want to know everything. Of course, I paid the Black Cat a large sum of money for this. And these remuneration can't be reimbursed to the Count." The corners of the dragon's mouth curled into a smile. "Black cats, these fellows, you can't do anything else. There are quite a few holes in your information."

"Beginning with you in Sur City, take out a very novel textile machinery; Not long before you arrived at Ark Harbor, a phenomenon of sky flames rising into the sky appeared in the Wilderness Highlands. They dug it out for me, and after you arrived. "Especially your main force. They are equipped with weapons that I have never seen before. All of this makes me suspect that you are people from the Outer World."

Alan sat down and said in a deep voice, "I'm curious about this. When did you notice that outsiders were visiting this planet?"

By saying this, he was undoubtedly admitting his identity. The dragon had already found out so many things about them. Even if he killed him, he would not change his mind. It was better to admit it generously. From the looks of it, Long was hiding his visit from Ou Ban. In that case, he should not have told Ou Ban the identities of these people.

As for why the dragon did this, Allen believed that he would figure it out for himself.

"Planet? Hey, what a vivid explanation. So this is what you call our world?"

"Sort of."

The dragon nodded and said, "In fact, our clan is not the only one studying the Celestials." The reason for that was because the remains of Celestials had been discovered all over the world, in desolate places. Perhaps it's a city, or some kind of building that we don't understand. In short, people found something that did not belong to this world. In other words, those things far exceeded the level of knowledge in this world. The addition of some patterns, portraits, and so on made the discoverer guess. Before life was born in our world, there were already celestials. "

"Since we have history, if we study it carefully, it is not difficult to find that there will always be times when there will be violent upheavals in the process of civilization development. During that period of time, there will be traces of celestial activities more or less." Long Chen said in a deep voice, "So our clan came to the conclusion that people from beyond the heavens do exist, and every time they appear, they will have a great impact on the entire world."

"Apart from your clan, who else is studying the Celestial Realm?"

"Not many, but there are indeed a few. For example, the imperial family has an organization that specializes in the study of celestial ruins, called the Ancient Era's Commission of Inquiry. There is also the Demon King's Court, Saint Alfred, and the Alliance's Shadow Principality. They all have similar organizations."

'"You mean, outside the empire, there are countries like Saint Alfred and the Principality of Shadow. And what kind of demon is the former, and the latter is made up entirely of mutants?"

'"It seems that Baron Allen's understanding of our world is not deep enough, but you have already done a very good job. If it weren't for my good knowledge in this field, I'm afraid I would have treated you as mystical outsiders without knowing your identity as celestials. How can I say that you have done a very good job in integrating into our world?" Long Yinghong said sincerely.

"Alright, it seems that we are too superficial. Then tell me, Mr. Long, what should I do with you?" Alan finally said the key.

The dragon calmly said, "Your identities naturally cannot be revealed. Otherwise, the empire's royal family will not let you go." Although your strength is not bad, as long as the royal family is willing to invest money and randomly find one or two of the Ten Saints, it will be enough to destroy all of your resistance and capture someone like Baron Allen, so as to dig out the secrets of the Celestials. Believe me, a living Celestial is much more valuable than those ruins. "

"So …"

"That's why I won't reveal your identities. You can keep me by your side. This way, you can keep me under surveillance and house arrest."

Ellen frowned and said, "Mr. Long, what exactly do you want from me for keeping my secret?"

"Knowledge. The despicable clan has always studied the culture and civilization of the Celestials. This is also our clan's long-cherished wish. Let me stay by your side so that I can learn what I have not learned before. This enormous wealth is enough for me to keep your secrets. Also, following you, I can use Sir Allen's power to deal with some people." At this point, another thing appeared in Dragon's calm eyes. "I can't do something that I hate to the bones alone. But with Sir Allen, it's another matter. Of course, I will provide all my strength accordingly, including my knowledge of the world, my intelligence, and so on."

"If Mr. Long only wants to take revenge on someone, I think Earl Oban is more competent than me, right?"

"No, the count will not offend a member of the royal family for me. However, you are different. Judging from the traces left behind by the Celestials in history, the first step people from the Outer World will take when they arrive in our world is to expand their influence. Sir Allen is no exception. Your goal should not be limited to a single knight's territory, or even a hereditary duke. Perhaps this empire is your goal? "Long Xiao said," So, it doesn't seem like it's a big deal to cut off a royal family member at the same time as you achieve this goal. And Count Orban, and even the other Earls and Marquises, will not go against a royal for an unknown me. "

'"It seems that I really can't find a reason to refuse. Alright, Mr. Long, welcome to join. However, I am also a cautious person. Especially at a time when you and I don't know each other well, I want to do some necessary protective measures."

"For example?"

"For example, I will give you some poison that has an incubation period. Every once in a while, if you can't get the antidote from me, you will die of poison." Alan said directly.

"Yes," nodded Long. "If this can gain your trust, I am willing to do so."

"Very well, if I am sure that our interests are the same, I will stop using this method at that time. But in the early stages, you know, it is better to be a little more secure."

The dragon stood up and said, "Goodbye then, and Miss Jorah and I will go to the Bauhinia Necklace first. Before Sir Allen stays here, I will maintain my current relationship with Earl Oban. When you are ready to go into the empire, I will naturally disappear."

"Oh, I must remind you not to take Oppenheim lightly. I didn't tell him about you as celestials, but with Sir Allen's current performance, Earl Oban has already sensed your threat. Once your ambition exceeds what he can tolerate, I think he will make a move on you. After all, that was the proposal I gave him earlier, a reasonable proposal. "

"Thank you for informing me. I will be careful."

After another bow, the dragon was escorted out by the guards. Ellen took a deep breath and smiled bitterly at the two of them. "I have to go back to Storm City after we've established our footing here. It looks like we need to cover up our origins in more detail. Otherwise, we'll attract the attention of the royal family as soon as possible. Our current strength is still unable to contend against the empire."

"Edward should be qualified for the job." Said Wilick.

Alan nodded and said, "And Father Miro. His Christianity has grown and it's time to take advantage of the influence of the sect. After that, Father Miro should come to Ark Harbor to preach. Anyway, as long as we have enough influence on the border or in Ark Harbor, it will provide us with a more comprehensive cover."

"That dragon, head, do you plan to believe him?" Broy asked.

"For now, yes. If he wants to reveal our identities, there's no need to be so troublesome. Obviously, he wants to get something from us, whether it's knowledge or the power of revenge. As long as we're useful to him, he'll cooperate with us. Of course, like I said, we need to put some restrictions on him. It's time to invite our potion master over."