Instigator and Protector of Violence
Chapter 196 196: [Spring Has Ended]
The grapevine water Ethan can provide is naturally the finest.
He even used his True Name ability to enhance the flavor a bit.
Everyone was drinking heartily at the North Sea Star Hotel.
Ultimately, the gathering could not be held at the Bolita family's estate.
Perhaps there is camaraderie among the group, but after this drink, there might not be much left.
"So, what exactly is going on with Gustav?"
After a round of drinks, Heisenberg couldn't help but ask a question.
His occupational habit seemed to have flared up again.
But the others present also clearly showed interest in this question.
Gustav was a completely unfamiliar name; before this, none of them had heard of him.
Yet, ultimately, it was this person who ended it all.
"Gustav is a genius, a true genius."
Ethan thought for a moment and decided to make the story a bit more complete.
Of course, it's not really fabrication.
Gustav's life was indeed as thrilling as a story.
When people heard that Gustav, without any True Name and without any heritage, cracked the ancient language,
their only response was one of speechless astonishment.
Because truth be told, none of the people present truly knew the ancient language fluently.
Joseph had some familial background, yet he couldn't recognize every single word of the ancient language.
Gustav truly was a genius.
Moreover, Gustav seemed to have awakened a new True Name purely by researching the ancient language.
This couldn't be described merely as genius.
The only word that could describe it was terrifying.
"By the way, if anyone is interested in his academic achievements, you can purchase the latest issue of 'History'. His paper has already been published. Of course, I have a more detailed character list, and if anyone needs it, I can give you a copy in private."
Ethan's words piqued further interest among the group.
For the longest time, it seemed that only the most ancient beings fully mastered the knowledge of the ancient language.
Like the Sun Church, for instance, or the True Eye.
Most others had a superficial understanding at best.
If someone could obtain a detailed character list...
"Ethan, do you want us to owe you a favor?"
Heisenberg looked at Ethan.
Ethan smiled without responding.
"Forget it, one more favor won't hurt. I toast to you."
Everyone raised their glasses simultaneously and took another drink.
Heisenberg's occupational habit was still acting up. He thought for a moment and asked, "Then what about Sandro?"
Sandro indeed was a mystery.
Even after the events had ended.
Sandro was dead, yet everyone still had no clue about this person or the entire chain of events.
Was he the King of the Beihai?
Ethan understood what he meant.
Because whether Sandro was the King of the Beihai was questionable.
Back when Ethan killed Sandro's body, according to Solomon's testimony, during the final battle, the King of the Beihai appeared and severely wounded Sandro.
Ethan then had the opportunity to kill him.
At that time, the evidence was complete: Sandro was the man in black, and the King of the Beihai was someone else.
But now Sandro suddenly turned into the King of the Beihai; why would he have killed himself back then?
Ethan also understood the doubts within.
But... everything boiled down to a phrase: dead men tell no tales.
All those related to the incident had died, especially since Sandro himself was dead.
He conjured such a scene, so he had to be what he is now.
As for the true truth, only Ethan knew.
Ethan had already sorted and deduced all the information after the incident.
In fact, Ethan understood Sandro's identity as soon as Gustav translated that sentence.
He was Diego, the brother of the King of the Beihai.
Because if he were the King of the Beihai, reclaiming the seven-colored crown would have been effortless, and he wouldn't have let Ethan intercept it.
Yet ironically, Sandro could obtain the power of faith from the entire sacrificial ceremony.
Aphraela was the current Sea God Isis.
Thus, his identity could only be Diego.
The subsequent series of confrontations also proved this point.
Long, long ago, Diego, for some reason, attacked his brother, the King of the Beihai, Ashrakshma.
Perhaps he wasn't the only one in action; regardless, Ashrakshma was killed and divided.
As a result, Diego seemed to have encountered problems as well and was slain by someone.
He fared slightly better, not entirely dissipating, leaving behind his soul to inhabit the land.
When Wenster was established, he began to beguile each Governor to worship him, possibly not just the Governors.
In short, he thus restored his existence.
A few decades ago, he once again turned into human form, appearing in the city and meeting Klei.
That was Sandro.
Afterward, he began devising plans, using his Divine Power to create a lot of replicas.
For example, Oswaldo, and Vito.
Perhaps others as well.
He seemed to wish to become a new being in this way slowly.
During the attempt to seize the seven-colored crown, he might have wanted to achieve something using the crown.
But, Ethan thwarted it.
Later, Ethan killed his most important body, Sandro.
He was forced to turn to plan B, sacrificing the entire city.
Unfortunately, it still failed.
After the entire event ended, Ethan didn't have nothing to show for it.
Though he eventually dispersed those surging powers, he also completed some of the abilities of that seven-colored crown.
Now, that crown does not merely exist as a vessel for the 'True God's Name'; Ethan can indeed have some control over the sea.
You could understand it as he indeed became the King of the Beihai, inheriting a part of his True Name.
It's like how Ethan is still drinking with everyone in the room of the North Sea Star, yet he can distinctly feel the breathing of those frolicking marine life beneath the ocean beside the North Sea Star.
If he wishes, this sea area could boil for him.
The joyous banquet ended.
Wenster's late spring was coming to an end too.
As they left, Heisenberg bid farewell to everyone: "I'm about to return to the Royal Capital. I'll commend you guys for your contributions, Ned, Joseph, Marvin, and as for Ethan, do you want an Outstanding Citizen Contribution Award?"
"A medal would be great, but I'd prefer my grapevine water to sell better."
Ethan chuckled.
Heisenberg said nothing, nodded to everyone, and walked into the final spring breeze.
And the others looked at the sky of Wenster at this moment.
The sky was clear, and this spring was finally going away.