Chapter 63: [Verification Card]

When Xiuxiu revealed the intelligence he possessed to Nakiaken, the latter looked at him with a serious expression and asked,

"Are you certain they actually dare to execute the [Six-Circle Massacre Ritual] within the territory of the Central Realm, specifically in the Berlin area?"

"I am entirely certain. You must understand that not every brother of the Flesh is rational; there are always those who have been trapped by class divisions for a long time yet yearn for ascension, walking astray.

The [Six-Circle Massacre Ritual] is one of the rare rites capable of summoning [Cú Chulainn], and Adapas's most favored offering is the flesh and blood of [Cú Chulainn]. As long as a low-ranking member offers his flesh and blood, they can essentially achieve a glorious ascension," Xiuxiu replied affirmatively to Nakiaken.

"Has the Path of All-Flesh been distorted to such an extent nowadays..." Nakiaken sighed and said.

"Just as you said, equivalent exchange is the ultimate truth among the transcendent. This piece of news of yours is sufficient to exchange for me forging the [Authentication Card] for you," Nakiaken said, tossing the [Central Chip] in his hand toward Xiuxiu.

"Pleasure doing business with you, my respected elder."

"You can come and pick it up at one o'clock this afternoon."

Nakiaken walked over to the shop window, placed the [Closed] sign on it, and then gestured for Xiuxiu that he could leave.

Xiuxiu tipped his hat in salute and then turned to leave the Prague Craft Shop.

Watching the retreating figure of the other, Nakiaken unconsciously rubbed the fine red chip in his hand.

The Berlin area... the Six-Circle Massacre... you people have truly lost your minds!

After leaving the place, Xiuxiu checked the time. It was still early, so he could just use this time to visit the local pedigree dark web of the City of Flowers to purchase some potions. The place he was heading to next required a [Scuba Potion] and a [Night Vision Potion].

...

District 10 of the City of Flowers, near the Strasbourg station.

This was a notorious and peculiar area in District 10 because there were countless streetwalkers here. Sometimes, even walking by during the day, people would keep staring at you, which felt thoroughly unpleasant.

At least Xiuxiu was already feeling somewhat annoyed. Women constantly pulled out personal cards in front of him, kissed the cards with their red lips, and then charmingly shoved them into the pocket of his chest.

This wasn't even the most troublesome part for Xiuxiu.

What troubled him the most was that brats kept running over here to pickpocket his wallet.

After casually tossing the sixty-fourth name card into a trash can and dodging the dirty hands of those annoying brats for the thirty-sixth time, Xiuxiu finally arrived at his destination for this trip.

Standing directly in front of Xiuxiu was a large cathedral. This cathedral served as the pedigree dark web for the Holy See stationed in District 10 of the City of Flowers, housing specialized services such as matched intelligence, weapons, and potions.

Xiuxiu walked into the cathedral.

A few people were scattered across the red wooden pews in the preaching area of the cathedral, their hands crossed devoutly as they prayed silently toward the huge book on the altar.

To be honest, every time he came to the preaching area and saw people praying to a book, he always felt a profound sense of incongruity.

Xiuxiu knew that the book represented the heavenly think tank, Eden. Everyone in the Heavenly Pedigree knew that Eden was merely a pedigree think tank, while the mortal-worshipped Supreme Being, [Yahweh], was merely the highest and paramount program of the Heavenly Pedigree.

The scriptures used for prayer were the linking vocabulary of the pedigree, equivalent to program instructions and underworld slang among the same pedigree.

The boundary碑 inscribed by the Heavenly Pedigree on the [Land of Unknowing] had already proclaimed the essence of the Heavens:

【We create deities, establish faiths, and thereby depict our redemption.
We wield the pedigree, parse the ether, and thereby become the omniscient One.】

Although Eden possessed transcendent wisdom, it was not a true deity, and its core lifeline had always been tightly controlled by the thirteen members of the Highest Assembly.

Therefore, every time he saw someone praying to Eden, Xiuxiu felt as if he were watching someone kneel on the ground and pray to a certain mobile application.

Xiuxiu shook his head to dispel these miscellaneous thoughts, lifted his feet, and walked toward the direction of the confessional.

The confessional looked somewhat dim. After Xiuxiu took a seat, the priest behind the curtain asked him in a hoarse voice,

"My child, what troubles you?"

Xiuxiu immediately summoned the red leather book, which began to turn its pages automatically upon its appearance.

【Authentication pheromone detected——】
【Authenticating——】
【Authentication passed!】
【Welcome, Angel walking among the mortal world!】

"So it is a spirit from the heavens. How may I help you?" The priest asked respectfully, seeming to have received the information.

"Please trouble the priest to get me a dose of [Scuba Potion] and a [Night Vision Potion]."

"How long must the effect last?"

"About four hours."

"Very well, please wait a moment." A sound of rumbling through items came from behind the curtain, and soon two disposable rapid injectors were pushed out from behind the curtain by the priest.

The two injectors were labeled with [Scuba Potion] and [Night Vision Potion] respectively. Xiuxiu placed them both into the dimensional pocket of his Constantine trench coat, and then pulled out two arcane stones from the dimensional pocket to hand to the priest.

"May the supreme and paramount [Yahweh] protect you!"

"Thank you for your blessing," Xiuxiu stood up and expressed his gratitude.

After acquiring the [Scuba Potion] and [Night Vision Potion], Xiuxiu left the cathedral. Checking the time and finding that he still had plenty of leisure, he found a barbecue restaurant rumored to be the most famous locally to fill his stomach.

...

Noontime: 13:00

Having reached the agreed time with Nakiaken, Xiuxiu arrived at the Prague Craft Shop on schedule.

As soon as Xiuxiu stepped inside, he sensed something flying toward him. He swiftly extended his right hand and caught the flying object between his index and middle fingers.

After catching the item, Xiuxiu directed his gaze toward what he held in his hand.

Clamped between his fingers was a card covered in special patterns. Within the core circuit structure of the card, a red chip was flashing with light from time to time.

"This is the authentication card you wanted," Nakiaken said, walking over from afar.

After studying the card in his hand for a long time, Xiuxiu couldn't help but praise,

"Your craftsmanship is truly remarkable."

"Your skills aren't bad either, being able to precisely and flawlessly extract the central chip of a Black Knight. You must have pulled off stunts like this quite often in the past."

"Look at what you're saying, making me sound like some heinous, unforgivable terrorist figure," Xiuxiu replied with a smile.

"I hope you don't get hacked to death by that bunch of lunatics from the Heavens," Nakiaken said to Xiuxiu in a serious tone.

Nakiaken felt that the young operator before him looked like a junior with immense potential. Unfortunately, this was no longer the era of the Flesh Empire; with those lunatics from the Heavens around, a deviant lineage holder with potential would only die faster and more miserably.

"Rest assured, I will never be captured by the Heavens," Xiuxiu smiled and said to Nakiaken.

"Is that sheer confidence, or sheer arrogance on your part?" Nakiaken shook his head and said.

"Naturally, it is sheer confidence," Xiuxiu replied with a smile.

"Business is done, you may leave now."

"Allow me to express my gratitude to you once again."