prynovel Chapter 4294 Liriel
Chapter 4294 Liriel
Chapter 4294 Liriel
Where am I going?
The decaying one stopped when he answered the last question.
If the previous questions sometimes left it bewildered, unsure how to answer, then this last question is one where it's simply a matter of whether or not it should be answered at all.
After all, the owner of the pleasure house was there.
It did not want to reveal its plans for the "future".
However, Normefens was still looking down at it with those indifferent eyes... Thinking that if it didn't answer, it might not be able to leave, it finally spoke.
"...Does someone like me have a future?"
Upon hearing this answer, the owner of the pleasure house cast a sympathetic glance at him.
Normfins scoffed, "A future without a future is still a future. But I don't think you have no future."
Normefens' response made the decayer realize that it was impossible to fool him with such a sympathetic remark.
It was silent for a moment, then spoke again: "Logically speaking, I, who am trapped in nothingness, do indeed have no future, but I actually yearn to have a future."
"If I had to pinpoint a specific path, perhaps rebuilding the Prussian civilization and guiding it away from repeating its mistakes is what I envision for the future..."
Normefens still revealed his inner vision, but he obscured some key information, such as the deep dream that Angor mentioned, and the Prussians who had been reborn.
If this information were leaked, and if the Lord of Pleasure awakens and tells the Cruel Scholar, He would definitely notice the anomaly.
Therefore, it can only present the glimpse of the future it has already seen, packaged in "desire" and "anticipation," and tell its story.
On the other hand, the owner of the pleasure house didn't think much of it after hearing this.
Because the Decayer had mentioned earlier on the road, "Although my civilization has perished, I believe there will always be a time for its reconstruction."
The Withered One's current expression of Normefens is merely a restatement of that statement with added emotion.
Naturally, this wouldn't attract the attention of the owner of the Pleasure Pavilion.
Furthermore, the owner of the Pleasure Pavilion was also pondering how to answer the "Three Questions of Life," and thus paid even less attention to the answer from the withered one.
After answering, the Decayer took a deep breath and looked at Normefens with trepidation.
It was afraid that Normefens's eyes still held "dissatisfaction".
Fortunately, Normfins's gaze remained calm. "...Is this your answer?"
The withered one nodded.
Normfins lowered his eyes: "I have heard your answer. Wait for the response."
The implication is that an answer will be given after the decision is made.
The withered one silently nodded and retreated behind him.
Normefens then turned to look at the Master of Pleasure.
The owner of the Pleasure Pavilion sighed inwardly and took the initiative to stand in front of Normefens.
Normefens's cold eyes flickered slightly; it longed for this person's answer more than for the Decayer.
The Decaying One was also curious about how the Master of Pleasure would answer.
After a moment, the owner of the pleasure hall finally spoke: "First question, who am I?"
"Just like the Decayer, I have different selves at different stages. Now, I am the 'Master of Pleasure' of the Dream Experience Hall, the 'Hidden Rose Society' of the Bloodborne Alliance, and also the deputy city lord of Elsa's Dungeon..."
As the owner of the pleasure hall spoke, he observed Nomefens's eyes.
Seeing that its eyes did not change, she continued, "As for my past, I was an ordinary wizard in the wizarding world of the Southern Region. I was once a defender of the Pure Land of Bliss, but later I was labeled a rebel by the Bliss Faction. So I followed their wishes and became a rebel, transforming into a Pleasure Seeker."
“I will enjoy myself more and be happier than they do.”
"But I will also be more steadfast in my self-discipline than they are, finding joy without falling into depravity. Having attained ultimate bliss, I will also govern the Pure Land..."
The Master of Pleasure: "However, compared to all these titles, the true self I hold deep in my heart is still that girl who herded sheep on the Divine Summer Plains... Liriel."
The first answer from the Pleasure Pavilion Master, or rather, Liriel, has come to an end.
She didn't know if her answer would satisfy Normefens, but she had tried her best to describe her different selves from different periods, and the format of her answer was a complete replica of the Decayer's.
If the Decayed One can satisfy Normefens, shouldn't she be able to as well?
After all, that's just the first question.
While Liriel was feeling uneasy, Nomefens's true form was whispering to Angor in the void: "Should we let her move on to the second question?"
Angell hesitated at this moment.
Liriel's answer was actually quite comprehensive, containing a lot of information about herself, and she even mentioned that she was a victim of the factional struggle within Elysium.
But she didn't mention her faith at all. Did she convert to the Cruel Scholars?
Logically speaking, being a follower of the demon god should be quite important to a wizard, right? She didn't mention it—was she trying to hide it? Or did she not actually betray them?
Is her stance still on the side of humanity?
Angell was very curious about these questions, but he couldn't bring himself to ask Nomefens to.
After all, three questions were set from the beginning, and it's impossible to add more arbitrarily.
As for having Normefens "hint" that her answer wasn't satisfactory? That's possible, but if she's truly not a follower of the demon god, forcing her would be pointless.
Moreover, and most importantly, Liriel will inevitably be allowed to clear the game in the end.
Because there is more than one wall of questions. The first wall was just an appetizer to lower her guard. The real main course was yet to come, gradually extracting information from Liriel.
So, even though she's bound to clear the game eventually, deliberately making things difficult for her by making her keep talking "trash talk" has a high chance of letting Liriel discover some clues.
Of course, if Liriel really was hiding her special identity, Normeffens's hints could have been tricked into revealing it.
But if she didn't hide it, then Normfins's hint would be tantamount to self-destruction.
Angell also considered one point.
Lillie mentions, "If I'm labeled a rebel, then I'll become a rebel," a statement that subtly reveals a hint of arrogance and a desire for control.
She is someone who refuses to be defined and will even actively reshape her self-identity.
Such people are often extremely sensitive to "faith".
If she had truly converted to the ruthless scholar, she probably wouldn't have hidden such an important identity among her "various titles," but would have actively displayed it as a badge of honor for her "rebellion."
Therefore, there is a high probability that she is not a believer in the demon god.
In this situation, it's best to exercise restraint.
“What are your thoughts?” Angell asked Nomefens.
Nomifens thought for a moment and said, "I think we can let her go. Her answer was actually quite sincere; she didn't lie."
Angel nodded subconsciously, "Then let's follow your idea..."
After speaking, Angel suddenly froze: "Wait, are you sure she's not lying?"
Normfins: "The Wall of Questions has granted me the authority to judge whether the answers given by those facing the wall are sincere. Generally speaking, sincere answers are unlikely to be lies, right?"
Can we judge whether someone is lying based on whether they are sincere or not?
That's actually quite unreliable; some people can genuinely portray emotions. But given that Lillie didn't know all this, it's unlikely she would act.
However, since the wall of questions can determine whether someone is sincere or not, it is actually helpful in finalizing the issues later.
Angell had already begun to conceive of what questions to ask on the Wall of Questions.
Return to the wall of questions.
Nomefens slowly raised her eyes and looked at Liriel: "Continue, I have more than one question. Are you stopping now because it's over?"
Although Nomefens was being sarcastic, Liriel was secretly delighted.
Has she passed the first question?
Indeed, it's good to have a model of decaying things to imitate.
However, while the first problem can be imitated, the second and third problems are not so easy to imitate.
The decaying creature had a painful past, which it gradually revealed, like writing an epic poem of tragic grandeur. Not only Normefens, but even she was moved.
But if he doesn't have a "touching story" and simply describes the "past," will that really satisfy Normefens?
Liriel didn't know, but she couldn't think of any other way to break the deadlock, so she could only answer according to her original idea for now.
"The second question is, where do I come from?"
"I come from the abyss..."
"I come from the wizarding world..."
"I come from the Shenxia Grassland..."
Liriel answered the question methodically, explaining her general background.
These questions were no secret to her.
Because some magazines in the Southern Region had already disclosed the information, and even went into more detail, she didn't feel that her privacy had been violated when she talked about her past... because it was already common knowledge.
After Liriel answered the question, Normefens still did not show any dissatisfaction, which made Liriel breathe a slight sigh of relief.
However, the third question is the most difficult.
Where am I going?
The previous two questions had clear, predetermined answers.
Her past identity and the path she has walked are facts that have already occurred, and even if she has embellished them somewhat, they are still traceable. But the question of "where to go" is about the future, a prospect that even she herself is not entirely certain about.
Even she herself couldn't see a future, so how could she possibly win over Normeffens?
Tell the truth?
But the Decaying One had already tested her with "no future," and Normefens hadn't let it pass; so it seemed that answering with such meaningless words wouldn't work either.
Since that's the case, let's just say what we think and the truth.
“I once tried to study the art of fate across disciplines, but unfortunately, I only reached level 3 in magic-related divination and luck detection... I don’t have the talent to study fate.”
"So, if you ask me to talk about the future, I myself would find it difficult to say it correctly."
"I can only make a simple summary based on the goals at different points in time... If Your Excellency Normeffens has any complaints, please let me know."
After making a "declaration of failure," Liriel slowly began to speak about the "future."
"I might have two destinations in the short term, and I'll probably go first..."
Liriel paused for two seconds halfway through her sentence before continuing, "I'll continue to be the manager of the Dream Experience Hall for now, but I'm planning to move to another location. I don't feel safe in Elsa's Dungeon anymore."
"Next, we will return to the Southern Region to participate in the tea party hosted by the Savage Cave."
"I have two mid-term goals. The first is to find the City of the Past. I promised one of my students that I would find a way to extend her life. I once asked a deity, and he said that the answer I am looking for is in the City of the Past."
"The second goal is to return to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, sweep away all defilement, let the Pure Land return to nothingness, and let it be reborn."
Lillie pursed her lips: "As for the long-term goal, there is only one, and that is... to kill the Red Plague."
As the last sentence was uttered, the withered man and Normefens looked up at Liriel almost simultaneously.
Other goals are just trivial matters.
Only the "Old City" reminded both the decaying and Normefens of some ancient legends.
But killing the red plague was what truly shocked them both.
It should be noted that there is only one person in the entire Abyss who can bear the name "Red Plague".
That is the great demon of the Red Plague!
A god who spreads bloodshed and plague is even more terrifying than a peerless demon god!
He once passed through a world, merely passing through, without even entering to explore it, yet the plague He carried spread into that world.
A civilization on the verge of its zenith was ultimately brought to its doom by the rampant spread of a plague.
Yes.
He has no intention of destroying the world, but every action He takes could lead to its demise.
Furthermore, if a doomed world is "fortunate" enough to encounter and merge with other worlds, the plague can even travel through the pathways of the subordinate worlds and enter the new world.
If there is no way to control it, another vast wasteland will appear.
It can be said that even in the abyss, the Red Plague Demon God is a terrifying existence, and its name is even more intimidating than that of the Peerless Demon God and some of the ancient beings.
Wherever He goes, no living being exists, not even the demons of the abyss.
Fortunately, the Great Demon God of the Red Plague usually resides almost entirely in the desolate depths of the abyss, never venturing out, let alone venturing to the surface. Otherwise, He alone could have easily expelled the humans and demons from the surface of the abyss. —He escaped on his own.
Liriel's goal was actually to kill the Red Plague, which naturally made the Decayers and Normefens take notice.
Liriel naturally noticed this scene as well, and she shrugged indifferently.
The main problem is that her story is really mundane; she has to resort to sensationalism to make a splash.
However, although it was said intentionally, this was indeed her lifelong wish...
"Although I know that this long-term goal is not very realistic, it is indeed something I must do. I joined the Bloodborne Alliance and came to the Abyss because of this goal."
“I grew up in the Shenxia Grassland in the Southern Region. It was a peaceful place, but when I was fourteen, a blood plague broke out.”
“My parents, my relatives, my friends, my neighbors, even the sheep I herded every day, the birds that flew in the sky, and the tree that was said to have lived for a thousand years… all died in this disaster.”
"And I am the only survivor."