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Chapter 1003 - Chapter 1003 Chapter 102 Myth and the Gate

Chapter 1003: Chapter 102: Myth and the Gate Chapter 1003: Chapter 102: Myth and the Gate Although Ed had actively “laid down his arms and surrendered,” making it clear that the City of Gods army had utterly collapsed and he himself had no desire to continue fighting,

he conversely wanted to have a chat with Han Dong about some “family matters”…

Han Dong, during his lifetime, occasionally had dealings with the computer scientists from the academy and was well aware that their way of thinking was unpredictable and often not on the same wavelength.

But the changes in front of him were happening too rapidly, and they involved such an important “True Node.”

Han Dong had started the war with the intention of fighting a decisive battle to the death with Ed.

“Shall we have a chat?”

“Sure!”

Although Han Dong verbally agreed, he remained extremely cautious inwardly.

It could be that Ed suffered from a split personality, or in his quest for victory, he wouldn’t hesitate to use this tactic to catch Han Dong off guard.

A close-range shot would be something Han Dong couldn’t block with just his body, and there was more than a fifty percent chance it would result in instantaneous death.

On the other hand,

based on the current interaction with Ed Louis,

whether it was his attitude towards the “Node War,”

or the way he had lifted the restrictions of Fate for Han Dong before the war,

it could basically be determined that Ed was a programmer with a strong moral compass, where “justice” objectively existed in his heart and had not changed because of being born in a world ruled by demons.

However, in order to touch higher realms and reach deeper into the programming domain, programmer Ed might also resort to any means necessary.

The “New Slavery System” reconstructed by Ed was good proof of this.

Having a ‘chat’ was very necessary, but caution was also imperative.

Following Ed’s suggestion, both of them, covering their severely injured faces, moved towards the center of the Colosseum.

At a distance of ten meters, Han Dong voluntarily stopped… This was the minimum safety distance Han Dong had calculated; one more step and he might be at risk of instant shooting by Ed.

Seeing this, Ed also casually sat down on the ground.

Ed displayed a relieved expression, heaving a big sigh, “Ah… losing is losing.

At least, the Node of ‘Prometheus’ is handed over to a [human] of the same kind as me, and not falling into the hands of demons, or annoying characters like Novikov.

It’s just a pity that the annual rent of 600 points is gone like this.”

“Annual 600 points?” Han Dong was startled, knowing that the previous rent for the world of “Strange Tales” was only 60 points a year.

“If I continued with my plans, the living sandworms bearing the City of Gods would have breached planetary restrictions and wandered through the cosmos.

Through God’s army, they would launch invasions against other life-bearing planets, expanding the world, and at that time, earn more points.

But overall, it’s quite a hassle. If the war failed, and the City of Gods was doomed, I, as the holder of the Node, would also bear responsibility.

And I myself am addicted to ‘programming,’ almost always immersed in data cables.

All the trivial matters of the City of Gods were left to a consciousness clone to handle. If it weren’t for your meddling, I might have waited until next year to come and check on things.

It’s gone now, and I don’t care, because I had already broken through Fifth Order two years ago.”

This touched on a point that Han Dong was curious about.

In this event of Fate, Novikov, who Han Dong considered his real enemy, was also planning to break through the Fifth Order with the help of the Alien God in ‘Prometheus.’

Since it was just an idle chat, Han Dong directly asked:

“Senior Ed, what comes after the Fifth Order?”

“Truth…”

“The Door of Truth? The same process as demons advancing to Ancestor Body through evolution?”

Han Dong had actually speculated early on that [Death God-Alex], [Demon King-Marlon], or [Captain Kaimon] each corresponded to divinity… and divinity must be related to the Door of Truth.

“It’s similar, but not exactly the same.

Demons can touch the Door of Truth because of the ‘Old King’s Bloodline’ flowing within them; they can grow independently without relying on Fate and even become mythical creatures.

Whereas we have to use the World of Fate, through sowing seeds and growing trees, and in combination with the paths we choose for ourselves, when we reach the pinnacle, a corresponding door will be formed from the tree.”

“During this process, we will also rely on something else.”

“Mythical-Level Contact!” Han Dong’s pupils sparkled with excitement.

He still remembered the first time he heard the term, which was proposed by the vice-captain of the Terminal Knight Regiment–Staven Mistermantor.

Knowing that Han Dong had achieved Mythical-Level Contact with the Death Series, he was very eager for him to join the Terminal Knight Regiment.

Ed nodded, “Indeed… Mythical-Level Contact is both a door and a key.

Whether an individual possesses Mythical-Level Contact will be crucial for breaking through to the Fifth Order.

Novikov, you’re the one who killed him, right?

I guess you even used killing Novikov as a stepping stone to establish a foundational relationship with the White Giant.”

Han Dong did not deny it, “Yes… I had no choice.

In that situation, if I had not stopped him, I would have been the one to die.”

Ed quickly raised his hand, “Don’t get me wrong! I totally agree with you killing Novikov… That guy was no good. To my knowledge, at least four comrades died at his hands, not to mention other participants.

If you hadn’t killed him, he would have used the ‘Alien God’ in the White Giant Temple to break through to the Fifth Order, and he would still have threatened me.”

“Yes… Speaking of which, is my ‘Mythical-Level Contact’ enough?”

“The purity of the Death Series isn’t bad, and it should be enough if you continue to develop it… Since I’ve answered a question for you.

Could you answer a question for me?

How do you possess two types of ‘Mythical-Level Contact’? Different Mythological Systems generate strong rejection reactions within the body, not to mention they can’t grow, and the individual would die directly from the rejection reaction.”

“Well… this might be related to my Dual Cultivation.”

Han Dong kept something back.

If he revealed his secret of being able to arbitrarily install bodies, and Ed were to report it to the Capital City, it could bring trouble for him.

Han Dong could withstand multiple Mythical-Level Contacts because different limbs formed separate systems, yet were unified under the control of his head.

Having said that.

Han Dong spread out his arms.

The mummy arm contrasted sharply with the Bloodhound arm.

“Dual Cultivation… No wonder!

I heard that once there was an extraordinary person in the Holy City, who was also the head of the Plague Knights. In his youth, he disregarded warnings from above and chose to cultivate two fundamental systems… eventually forming a unique Fusion Talent Tree.

So it’s you too~

However, being able to reach this level as a mere Second Order Knight must be more than just the result of Dual Cultivation… The rest is your own secret, so I won’t pry further.

Proving that you are human is sufficient.

The Prometheus Node is indeed more suitable for you, and the outcome of the war is also determined.

But I do have one last request.”

“Please speak, Senior Ed.”

“The mentality of the Capital City is completely at odds with the Holy City, especially the Grand Expedition Plan that the Holy City decided on its own… Some leaders in the Capital City even suspect that under the guise of an expedition, you are trying to engage in some shady dealings with the Demons.

I have my own thoughts, and no matter what, humanity should stand united.

If irresistible factors lead to hostilities between the Holy City and the Capital City in the future, I will step forward to mediate… I hope you would too. After all, a ‘monster’ like you must hold a special position in the Holy City.”

“Hmm… definitely.”

“That’s about it, let’s head out… Let’s have the ‘Power Transfer Ceremony’ quickly, while I haven’t completely lost, as a way to save me some face.”

Just as the two were about to pop out of the Consciousness Space.

Han Dong lowered his head in thanks, “Thank you for holding back, Senior Ed… for giving me the warning against the handgun right from the start.”

“Stop right there!

Your ability to defend against it was your own skill, I didn’t hold back, nor did I have any intention of willingly transferring control of the Node,

so don’t get the wrong idea!”