Chapter 198 The Truth Behind the Great Flood (Please Subscribe! Please Give Me a Monthly Ticket!)

In the closed room.

The flames in the fireplace were still swaying gently, and the phonograph was singing old songs, seemingly peaceful and calm.

However, huge waves were set off in the hearts of Shane and Nana.

Any trialist who participated in the promotion ritual would probably have this reaction when hearing Augustine's words.

However, the old man's next words shocked them even more.

"Let me guess again..."

"I am not the real Augustine now, right?"

"Or, I am not the complete me, but just a projection, or a slice taken from history?"

Shane was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

He felt like playing a game, and the NPC in the game not only recognized the player's identity at a glance, but also clearly knew that he was just fictional data.

Obviously, it was because of knowing these things.

Augustine was indifferent to the two people killing "Ansel".

"Looking at your reaction, I should be right."

Augustine continued to speak shockingly.

"The only thing that can copy and project my existence is the will of the [Secret Sea]."

"Don't worry, this room can isolate the [Secret Sea Will], no matter what you say or do, it will not attract His attention."

"So, if you have anything to ask, ask now."

[Secret Sea Will]?

After being shocked to the point of numbness, Shane barely calmed down and pondered the meaning of Augustine's words.

And this is the first time he has heard of the term [Secret Sea Will].

That mysterious and deep boundless Secret Sea actually has its own will?

But on second thought, isn't the purpose of the Secret Pathers completing the trial mission to gain the recognition of the [Secret Sea]?

But, if the [Secret Sea Will] really exists, will it have a distinction between close and distant like people?

Augustine spoke, as if he saw Shane's doubts.

"Under normal circumstances, [Secret Sea Will] is an absolutely rational existence, without likes and dislikes."

"You can think of Him as a sophisticated and huge machine that acts according to its own rules."

After hearing this, Shane suddenly realized.

In some fantasy worldviews, [Secret Sea Will] is equivalent to "Heavenly Way."

In game terms, He is the GM of this world.

But...

Under normal circumstances?

Is there any unusual situation?

Thinking about his [Secret Sea Eye], Shane did not ask this question.

And Nana next to him did not dare to underestimate this seemingly decadent old man at this moment, and could not help asking.

"How did you know your identity and find that this world was abnormal?"

"The reason is very simple."

The white-haired old man smiled: "I am Augustine."

Only when he said this did the old man's old age temporarily dissipate, revealing a bit of the aura of being the king of pirates.

This reason sounds unreasonable, but Shane and the others subconsciously agreed with this statement.

If it was the king who founded the [Pirate Principality], it would not be surprising to find the abnormality between himself and the world?

However, it was precisely because of this that Shane could not understand it even more-

Why did Augustine look like a hero in his twilight years at this time?

Shane thought of the voyage that had caused Augustine to return home in defeat and suffered heavy losses, and suddenly realized a problem.

In John's original memory, there was no reason for Augustine to go to sea this time.

He didn't even know his destination.

Moreover, Augustine went to sea with a fleet but did not bring any apostles. This matter itself was very strange!

Thinking of this, Shane asked: "Mr. Augustine, what exactly is the purpose of your voyage this time?"

Augustine was not surprised to hear this question.

He first looked at Nana and said, "Little girl, please go outside and wait for a while."

"What I am going to say next will not do you any good if you know it, but will bring great disaster."

Nana did not ask the reason behind it, and said readily, "Okay."

After Nana left the room, Augustine did not directly answer Shane's question, but asked a question first.

"Do you still remember the disaster in [Emerald Island] that year?"

Shayen nodded and said, "Of course I remember."

The memory of returning to the past was so vivid that it was difficult for him to forget it.

Not to mention, he did not want to forget the elf girl who had agreed to meet him in the future.

Augustine asked again, "Do you know the mastermind behind the disaster?"

A flash of inspiration flashed in Shane's mind, and a name came out of his mouth.

"[Evil God]?"

Augustine nodded: "It seems that you know more than I thought."

Xia En frowned: "What exactly is [Evil God]?"

"You can think of Him as a god that is older and more powerful than ordinary gods."

Augustine explained patiently: "His purpose is to make the world more filthy and chaotic."

Xia En frowned even deeper: "Why?"

This purpose sounds creepy, and a chill rises in the heart.

"No reason."

Augustine said with a sarcastic smile: "Si Ming, you are so high up, we are just ants under His feet."

"You can crush a bunch of ants with one foot. Do you need a reason?"

"If you really want to find an excuse for His behavior, it would be..."

"[Hui Si Ming] is the filth itself!"

"Just like the God of War will become stronger as the number of wars in the world increases. If the whole world becomes filthy and chaotic, [Hui Si Ming] will become more and more at home in this world."

Xia En was shocked.

This is the god! This is Si Ming!

Just one thought can kill countless people without burial.

"What about the Storm Goddess? The God of Steam and Steel? There are other gods..."

Xia En asked with some hope: "Are they just watching [Huisi Ming] dye the world into their own colors?"

"Of course not possible."

Augustine said: "In fact, if it weren't for the hard support of the gods of this world, the power of [Huisi Ming] would have penetrated our world into a sieve."

After hearing this, Xia En suddenly realized that Augustine seemed to have been emphasizing "this world" and "this world."

"Could it be that……"

"That's right."

Augustine saw Xia En's guess and said directly: "[Hui Siming] is not a local god in our world. It is said that he was born in the [Secret Sea]."

"And in the [Secret Sea], there are still several commanders, and they each control different authorities."

"It's just that we were particularly unlucky to be targeted by this [Huisi Ming]."

Xia En fell silent and began to digest these shocking secrets with difficulty.

He knew before that there were differences between ancient gods and foreign gods.

But now it seems that this [Hulthy Siming] is both ancient and from outside the world.

I just don’t know, which one is more powerful compared to him, [Holy Lord of Netherworld] or [Lord of Billions of Glory]?

Soon, Shane suddenly remembered the first question he asked and looked at Augustine in disbelief.

"Your trip to sea this time is actually..."

"Yes."

Augustine nodded, with a deep bitterness in his eyes: "I challenged [Huisi Ming]."

Shane was shocked.

What an incredible feat to challenge a god?

With a mortal body, he can stand up to the gods!

This is indeed what Shane thought Augustine would do.

only……

There was no pride on the face of Augustine in front of him, but his mood became more and more depressed, and he spoke hoarsely.

"But, I lost..."

"Even though I am already a ninth-level Mystic Pathfinder, I still lost..."

When he said this, Augustine seemed to have suddenly aged several dozen years, his body curled up, and he was even trembling slightly.

"So many people, all died, and none of them came back."

"Only when you face [Husi Ming] head-on will you understand the despair that goes deep into your bones."

"He could have killed me, but he gave me countless opportunities, and even used secret techniques to return me to my prime, allowing me to challenge Him again and again."

"But every time, I lost."

As if recalling that nightmare-like experience, Augustine covered his face with his hands and muttered to himself.

"I lost, I lost, I lost, I lost, I lost, I lost, I lost..."

Tears rolled down from his fingers and he couldn't stop them.

Augustine was curled up in his chair, looking thin and rickety.

At this moment, he seemed to be no longer the pirate king, but just a failed and helpless old man.

Looking at this scene, Xia En's nose felt a little sore.

What happened to that high-spirited man before to become what he is now?

He didn't dare to think about it.

Moreover, Xia En couldn't say any words of comfort.

Such frivolous words as "You have done well enough" and "You are already great" are insults to this person who rises to challenge the gods!

Only then did Shane truly understand why Augustine looked like a hero in his twilight years.

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To describe it in a more fantasy way, Augustine's "Tao Heart" has been shattered in the battle with [Huisi Ming].

Therefore, even though Augustine may have known that various forces were trying to destroy the [Pirate Principality], or even that some of the apostles betrayed him, he remained indifferent and did not take any countermeasures.

Perhaps, in real history, the [Pirate Principality] fell apart because of this.

only……

Shane suddenly remembered the vision when Augustine was beheaded.

At that time, he seemed to have regained some confidence and turned back into the heroic pirate?

What's the reason for this?

When many thoughts were ups and downs in Xia En's heart.

Augustine continued to murmur: "[Guilty Siming] also said that because of my challenge, he is preparing to set off an unprecedented flood that will submerge the entire world."

"The reason why He didn't kill me is probably because he wanted me to witness the coming of this world-destroying flood with my own regrets and despair."

Hearing this, Xia En's heart skipped a beat.

The instigator of that world-destroying flood was actually [Hui Siming]?

After thinking about it, it seems that this is the only possibility!

A huge flood is enough to drag the entire world into chaos for a long time!

Thinking of this, Shane said to Augustine: "Senior, in fact, I come from the era after the great flood."

"Although that great flood destroyed countless civilizations and destroyed countless lives."

"But after the flood, new civilization and order were also born on various islands in the sea."

Xia En didn't know what he wanted to say at first, but the words came out as if a floodgate had been opened, and he spoke faster and faster.

"The era I live in is also called the Age of Discovery. People built ships, set sail, and salvaged ancient ruins from the seabed..."

"And now the largest force on the sea is called the Federation of the Seven Seas, which together with the governors of each island governs the people on the sea..."

"Under the sea, there are also sea civilizations transformed from humans. I was lucky enough to get acquainted with a sea queen..."

"Of course, there are pirates running around on the sea now, but there is no country like the [Pirate Principality] established..."

After saying these seemingly fragmentary words, Xia En's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Finally, he took a deep breath and said extremely seriously.

"What I want to say is..."

"The fire is passed down from generation to generation, and the fire of civilization has not been extinguished!"

"Even if [Husi Ming] causes another great flood, a new civilization will be reborn on the ruins!"

"Senior, it's normal for you to be disappointed with yourself. I've heard a saying that when manpower will eventually be exhausted, it's too heavy to shoulder this burden alone!"

Xia En paused and said from the bottom of his heart: "I hope that seniors can be disappointed, but don't despair."

"We might as well place our hopes on us in the future."

“What you can’t do, our generation may not be able to do.”

"I dare not say that I will definitely be able to defeat [Huisi Si Ming] in the future, but if I have the chance, I will definitely challenge that superior Si Ming."

"Drive out all those gods with evil intentions, leaving no one behind!"

After hearing these words, Augustine murmured with complicated eyes.

"Put your hopes on the future?"

After a long time.

Augustine sighed softly and smiled to himself: "It seems that I am really old..."

"I was actually taught a lesson by a young man like you."

With that said, Augustine slowly stood up.

Although his figure was still a little rickety, his decadent temperament had mostly dissipated, and his pair of cloudy eyes seemed to hide a lion.

"I'll try to believe you."

"However, you have to prove your ability to me."

Augustine picked up a box on the table and threw it towards Shane.

"Here is the [Twilight Black Pearl], given to you. I will give you one day to absorb the secret power."

"When you come out of seclusion, it will be up to you to solve the crisis in the [Pirate Principality]."

With that said, Augustine walked towards the door.

Xia En was stunned for a moment, but he didn't care about the so-called [Twilight Black Pearl], but asked.

"Senior, I have another very important question."

"explain."

"Have you ever met an elf named Laila after [Emerald Isle]?"