Yarra’s Adventure Notes
Chapter 1200 - 312: The Final Breakthrough

Chapter 1200: Chapter 312: The Final Breakthrough

"That’s right, you heard correctly," Pannis said with an expression that betrayed neither joy nor anger, nor the frustration of failure, speaking as if he were stating a simple fact: "They have completed the sacrifice. The seeds to reopen Death’s Gate have been planted. Perhaps in a month, perhaps in a day, or maybe Death’s Gate has already opened now."

"But, but..." Lina looked around anxiously and said, "They, haven’t they already..."

"Yes, they are dead, but they managed to complete the ritual before dying," Pannis nodded and continued: "Those three Undead Mages even committed suicide to strengthen the power of the ritual. Despite our years of hostility, I must admit, they were a very courageous group of enemies, braver than most."

"I think we need to have a serious talk, Pannis," Catherine said with a frown: "I feel there’s a lot about your situation that’s unexpected. There’s no problem in telling us the details, right?"

"Well, just as well, I’m also unclear about your situation and have some questions that need answering," Pannis nodded: "However, let’s walk and talk. If we leave Dillie lying in the square for too long, that fellow might start biting people again."

"But, what about here?" Catherine pointed to the altar and bodies in Between the rituals, saying uncertainly: "Just leave them here like this? Could there be any unpleasant consequences?"

"Don’t mind this place," Pannis shook his head: "After all, this is Danacus’s domain. It’s not our turn to worry about these things for him. Let’s just leave them here, it’s what they, well, wanted."

"Are you really okay?" Catherine looked at Pannis with concern and asked: "Ever since I saw you, I’ve been feeling that something’s off with your emotions. What exactly happened? Wasn’t it agreed? If there’s something on your mind, you should speak up, and we’ll face it together."

"Um, actually nothing much happened, it’s just that my mood is a bit unusual. I didn’t understand why at first, but I just figured it out," Pannis sighed deeply, speaking earnestly: "Over the years, ever since I learned about their organization, I channelled all the hatred from her leaving me onto them, and most of my efforts have been to destroy their organization and kill all their members. You could say, this expectation has penetrated my life for the past few years. But today, the Divine Servants, the repository of my hatred and my enemies for over a century, just vanished. Their last member turned to dust before my eyes, and for a moment, I was at a loss because I suddenly didn’t know who to hate anymore."

"Why must you carry hatred?" Catherine began to question, then realized something and shook her head with a wry smile: "I understand now. Without someone to hate, you would, just like before, direct all the hatred toward yourself."

"Actually, it’s not that exaggerated anymore," Pannis shook his head: "It’s just that it had become a habit, and now that it’s suddenly gone, I feel a bit out of sorts. And, you don’t need to worry about me hating myself to the point of madness like before; that will never happen again. After all, no matter how much I hate myself, it doesn’t solve any problems. Why bother doing such a senseless thing? It’s better to save the energy to do something that can solve problems."

"It’s still not right," Catherine shook her head forcefully: "It feels like a lot has changed in you, even though we’ve only been apart for a few dozen minutes. You’re definitely not the same as before."

"It’s because I’ve come to realize a few things, right after losing my greatest enemy," Pannis said with a faint smile: "That must be why you feel there’s been such a big change in me."

"Realized what?" Lina interrupted Pannis with Curiosity: "I’m curious what kind of realization can cause such a big change in someone."

"Er, how should I put this?" Pannis scratched his head, looking troubled: "It’s not that I don’t want to tell you, it’s just too complicated, extremely complicated, and there’s no way to describe it with words. Maybe you’ll only understand once you’ve realized it for yourselves."

"Lina," Catherine stopped the persistent priest girl with a gentle shake of her head: "Let’s not ask anymore. He is still himself; knowing this much is enough. We don’t need any more questions. Besides, as for what he’s realized, I think I’ve guessed it already. Heh, should I congratulate you now? But can such a realization cause such a strong sense of alienation? It’s hard to comprehend."

"That’s just an illusion, an illusion that brings a feeling of distance," Pannis shook his head: "Everyone who takes this step feels this phenomenon for a short time afterward. There’s no helping it, it’s the Power of Rules, and no mortal can defy it. Of course, it’s more noticeable on me because this is the second time."

"Wait, hold on, this sounds off to me," Lina stopped Pannis, who was walking towards the door, and asked with wide eyes: "Did your Seal break open, you sly fox?"

"You’re finally catching on," Freya, tired of carrying so much luggage, decided to just drag the heavy backpacks behind her and said listlessly: "With your reaction speed, I’m truly concerned about your intelligence. Um, dear Mr. Pannis, I’m also quite curious, what exactly is your current state? Also, if you don’t mind, why not show off your newfound power from breaking the Seal and help me carry a few backpacks?"

"It’s hard to say, I feel like I can do anything now, but that’s also the delusion that comes with advancing to Demigod," Pannis shook his head: "Everyone feels this way after breaking through their own limits, so you need some time to adjust after a breakthrough. Although I can’t determine the exact increase in strength yet, one thing is certain, there’s a significant improvement in power compared to before the breakthrough. It seems my previous conjecture wasn’t wrong; reaching the end of this path really can bring about unpredictable changes."

"Did you win the battle because of this breakthrough?" Catherine asked: "It must be, considering the opponents were two moribunds, very strong ones."

"No, I broke through after the victory," Pannis shrugged: "There were other reasons for my victory."

"Okay then, it looks like you’re going to tell a rather long story," Catherine nodded. Once everyone had left, she slowly closed the door to Between the rituals. As the door shut, the knight girl thought she heard again the whispers of the Death’s disciples praying. The voices, as the doors closed, were left behind in the deepest reaches of the temple.