Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1365: Chapter 1363 The Fallen Guest Empire (22)

As a highly anticipated second force, how to establish communication with the Nightmare Guards in the shortest possible time has always been Fu Qian’s top priority on the way.

After all, as an anomaly among anomalies, having mercilessly harmed people twice in a row, the initial impression is really not good.

Fortunately, as an expert who has thoroughly studied ice-breaking techniques, Fu Qian spent a few breaths of effort to formulate multi-level plans targeting the possible forms of the Nightmare Guards even before entering the lake.

Lucky always favors the professionals, and finally the communicable level of Frankie and others was almost the best state imagined.

It gives the impression of being similar to the city’s secret underground squad.

Living like ordinary people at regular times, transforming to fight monsters at critical moments.

And under the mysterious aura that was deliberately created from the start, they seemed very eager to communicate, even prepared with demonstration equipment.

…

“Your manpower is quite abundant!”

Sandwiched in the middle, Fu Qian followed Frankie and the others downward, all the while observing the surroundings.

As previously mentioned, though the architecture under the lake was a bit crude, its scale could be considered grand.

As they descended, the reached depth was probably already half of the West District Church, although the space was gradually narrowing.

Along the way, Nightmare Guards in regular attire continued to greet Frankie and the four others, and finally examine Fu Qian.

“No need to worry, without orders, they absolutely won’t act rashly.”

Though unsure if Fu Qian was genuinely worried about this, Frankie still explained coldly.

“Every member of the Fallen Star Clan never acts casually.”

Fallen Star Clan?

There seemed to be a strong sense of targeting the Stars Association.

Fu Qian silently remarked on Frankie’s self-reference.

The mention of orders also undoubtedly confirmed core personnel’s conjecture.

These four individuals were indeed the leadership of the Nightmare Guards.

“So, you have long known about that group of Awakeners, just temporarily observing?”

Slightly nodding and without questioning Frankie’s statement, Fu Qian proactively brought up the Resistance Organization led by Lady Raven.

“We know each and every one of them.”

This time it was Lady Xia, walking last, who continued the conversation.

“Name, age, identity, and even so-called abilities.”

When saying the last word, she had a disdainful sneer on her face.

“Unfortunately, that bunch of fools have no idea what they’re doing.”

Exactly.

Fu Qian shook his head and sighed.

Lady Raven’s actions, thought to be secretive, and the cautious recruitment of new members, had long been watched with hawk-like precision, even probably with real-time threat assessment.

“But you can’t possess them?”

With the Fallen Star Clan being so cooperative, Fu Qian did not hold back.

“…why say that?”

The question instantly startled Frankie and the others.

“Previously in that asylum, I managed to take down three Guards under your command, and their state was distinctly different from yours just now. To me, it seemed more like a kind of special possession.”

Fu Qian pointed to the back of his neck.

“Considering how they targeted me unequivocally, if you could do the same to Marianne and others, it would seemingly be a better option.”

“Including the ambush just now, with a few more insiders, they would have probably been wiped out long ago.”

“…We prefer the term ‘descent.'”

I must say, the atmosphere after ice-breaking was actively engaging.

The four leaders exchanged glances, and Lady Xia chose to continue answering.

“Every member of the Fallen Star Clan can temporarily replace a specific entity within a certain range, unleashing part of their power.”

“And you are right, the so-called Awakeners cannot be targets of the descent… nor can you.”

After a pause, she added a line.

“Because of the Stars Association’s blessing on you?”

Fu Qian nodded slightly.

“Haha… To you, it indeed appears to be so.”

Lady Xia’s sneer obviously aimed at the term ‘blessing,’ and was laced with disdain.

“Actually, the definition shouldn’t be that narrow, after all, Miss Esther currently seems just an ordinary person. Isn’t it that anyone who can walk in that world cannot be descended upon?”

Fu Qian seemed unperturbed, contemplatively supplementing.

…

Faced with this further conclusion, Lady Xia’s gaze slightly tightened, she turned away without responding.

“Understood, besides being unable to descend, you have no way to enter that world, right?”

Encouraging active participation in dialogue was far too easy for Fu Qian.

“How do you know?”

Perhaps the medicine was too strong, for besides Lady Xia abruptly turning back, the other three also showed shock, completely stopping in their steps.

“There must be a reason for your tolerance of Lady Raven and her people.”

Fu Qian certainly wouldn’t back down, continuing to analyze with a scrutinizing, smiling face.

“I don’t think it’s out of Mercy, offering lost souls a chance to be saved; you showed no mercy when killing earlier.”

“Yet, despite such aversion, you’re in no hurry to deal with them, not even stopping their growth, letting them bring in various peculiar powers. Without a sufficiently weighty purpose, it seems impossible.”

Fu Qian clicked his tongue, audibly.

“And what value do these guys hold for you?”

“Born enemies, compromise impossible. Considering your control, the significance of using them to unearth potential threats isn’t substantial. What’s left, their uniqueness, is their experience in that awakened world.”

“Considering awakenings have recently become concentrated, this might be a situation needing clarity for you.”

“And assuming you can’t walk over there like them, this leniency makes a lot of sense.”

“You need to piece together the look of that world from the mouths of those damned fellows, even letting them expand their members for more comprehensive information… just like me.”

Fu Qian finally pointed to his own head.

“Quite clearly, I’ve brought something beyond usual understanding, which is why you anticipated this exchange.”

…

“Very well, it seems we can avoid wasting time to the utmost extent, Mr. Gorim Shaw.”

The group’s continued observation wasn’t too long, but their emotions visibly fluctuated intensely.

Finally, when Frankie spoke, there seemed to be a particular kind of relief.

“Even before we outlined our demands, you grasped what we wanted.”

“Indeed, just as we can’t descend upon those tainted, we surely can’t enter the source of pollution.”

Very well, honesty is a virtue.

Fu Qian was naturally very satisfied with Frankie’s openness.

“I too genuinely dislike wasting time.”