Who hid My Corpse!-Chapter 272: Eighty-Five Thank You (5K)_3

Chapter 272: Eighty-Five Thank You (5K)_3

Gerard’s expression gradually became more complex, “Is it really like that?”

“All of this is my speculation.”

“…Ah?”

“He is a god, after all,” Bai Wei said calmly. “I could not possibly understand Him so thoroughly and can only infer from His actions. He indeed intends to make all Lyra people a part of His body, to work for Him. For this, He does not hesitate to ‘break’ your bodies, control your minds, and firmly implant order in your brains. Just like the ‘body and mind’ locks that every Lyra person possesses, He does not permit any chance of betrayal against Him. Of course, this is also due to His own fragility. Other gods would not worry about their followers’ betrayal, but He does, which is why when it comes to controlling His faithful, He could be considered the most extreme.”

“But at the same time, He truly has brought you a better life, a better order. In sharing His own strength, whether voluntarily or not, He is the most generous. Each ore train, each prosthetic limb pulses with His power. He shared His divine power with you, hence you live a life beyond what other churches could comprehend, because the Divine Country, unreachable by other churches, is where you were born.”

“As long as you have no ambition, no thoughts of leaving, then He is willing to provide you such a life forever.”

“So, looking at it this way, is He good, or bad?”

As he said this, the corners of Bai Wei’s mouth lifted slightly, almost like a malevolent teacher leaving his elementary school students with a multitude of advanced tasks.

Yet, sitting opposite him was not some elementary school student, but an old man with graying hair.

Even so, the question still stumped Gerard, and for a moment he did not know how to answer.

He no longer had much time to think, as he found that everything in front of him was fading, as if it was about to return to that void of pale nothingness.

Gerard laughed at himself with a hint of self-mockery, “It seems I will have to keep this question and ask Him after death… if He can still be seen in the afterlife.”

He was leaving.

But just at that moment, he saw Bai Wei calmly say, “No, He is not yet dead.”

Gerard’s eyes instantly widened.

“Gods are not so easily vanquished,” Bai Wei said, his pupils gazing at Gerard like the stars, “Taking Eternal Life was already my limit.”

Gerard immediately stood up, “Then where is He?”

Bai Wei did not respond immediately but instead slightly turned his head and looked out the window.

Following his gaze, Gerard was surprised to discover that outside the window was no longer Night Star Village but the Order Sword standing tall upon the land.

…Lyra!

“Although already very weak, I can still feel His presence,” Bai Wei spoke calmly, “One day, He will return to the world.”

“…Return to the world?” Gerard’s expression became complex again, “What will happen then?”

“Who knows,” Bai Wei shrugged, “It’s not even certain if the one who returns will be Him. After all, He has lost most of his belongings, and it’s very possible that even His memories are gone, just like you were at first… In that case, would it still be Him? He might be like before, or He might become even more chaotic and disordered, everything is unknown.”

Gerard looked down at Bai Wei, “Then… what can be done?”

Somewhat unexpectedly but also as if it was something anticipated, Gerard saw Bai Wei nod, “Indeed, there is something.”

But then, he paused.

“But are you sure you want it?”

Gerard did not speak but stood and walked to the window, looking up at the Order Sword.

“Like those bishops, infiltrate it, become an anchor.”

“Anchor?” Gerard asked, “Do you mean the Thought Amber?”

“No, not just that,” Bai Wei shook his head, “You no longer possess a physical body, so you cannot enter the Thought Amber. Your soul must directly take refuge in that sword… which is Lyra’s body. Furthermore, you will be unable to leave.”

Bai Wei turned around, and saw Gerard looking at him calmly.

“It seems you understand my meaning,” Bai Wei said, “When Lyra awakens, the relationship between you and Lyra may be like that between you and me, or it may be like…”

“Ian and Yong Xin,” Gerard softly said.

“Yes,” Bai Wei nodded, “Once that time truly comes, you will be the sole one to face Lyra, with no path of retreat… How about it?”

Bai Wei then walked to the door, pulling it open.

Outside the door and outside the window were two drastically different scenes.

Outside the door was still Night Star Village.

But the familiar streets were no longer as desolate as before.

Many people were waiting outside.

“Hey there, Captain!” Helmo, with his arm around Isa, called out cheerily to Gerard, “You’re finally back.”

“We’ve waited a long time for you,” Eric, holding Ju, said, “Look, this is my daughter.”

Numerous familiar faces, Gerard’s eyes swept across each of their faces until they rested on the young couple.

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“Father,” Ian softly said, “It’s time for you to rest.”

Gerard opened his mouth.

He wanted to say something but couldn’t speak.

He turned to look at Bai Wei.

Bai Wei was silent, just calmly watching Gerard.

In the end, Gerard walked to the door and then, under the gaze of many familiar and expectant eyes, closed it.

“Still not willing to rest?” Bai Wei asked.

Gerard smiled and then walked alone towards the window.

As he made his choice, his most beloved cottage crumbled in a moment, leaving nothing between heaven and earth but the abrupt and sharp – Order Sword.

Then he heard Bai Wei’s voice rising behind him.

“If there really comes such a day,”

“I will come back here,”

“To slay Lyra for you again.”

“This time, for free.”

Gerard turned his head, saw Bai Wei waving to him against the dissipating white light, and he smiled.

“Thank you.”

…

Lyra was dead.

Yuri gradually let go of the hand touching the Order Sword, his expression filled with solemnity and complexity.

Would they have to walk the path ahead on their own?

In this wasteland?

Just then, a faint but resounding hum filled the entire city.

Simultaneously, a familiar power surged back into everyone’s hearts.

Everyone turned their heads, subconsciously looking towards the source of the sound.

That which broke through the dust,

The Order Sword.

Even Ina, who was still frantically searching the ruins for something, abruptly lifted her head looking at the Order Sword, glistening under the glow of dawn with a sudden, inexplicably familiar feeling.

She couldn’t help but murmur.

“…Father?”