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Chapter 771: Chapter 154: The Centennial Banquet Chapter 771: Chapter 154: The Centennial Banquet Titania rubbed her eyes and took a closer look, only to discover that James had disappeared from the cage.

She immediately panicked, “Aiwass, did you eat James?”

“What, what?”

Grace was also shocked.

However, Aiwass simply shook his head, “Of course not, Your Majesty.

He had something to attend to and has left earlier, thanking you for your shelter.”

Although James did not tell Aiwass why he was quietly staying in the birdcage.

Aiwass had already analyzed the motive behind James’s actions from the snippets of information—

Cardinal Loki had taught James the “Stargazing Continuity,” a mystical skill that allowed James to know many things that had happened in this era.

It also revealed many secrets that were once hidden.

Aiwass was not sure what form James had taken when he returned to the “Cicada Slough” after the world’s destruction.

But from his knowledge of some of the true names and secrets of the Pillar Gods, and the nature of several Source Rivers, at least it could be ascertained that he did not have a body, but had returned to the Dream Realm.

Therefore, according to the fundamental rules of this world, intelligent transcendent beings that can exist in the Dream Realm for an extended time can be called Phantom Demons.

Although it was unknown in which dominion he existed, whether in a state of wakefulness or Sleep, it could be at least certain that he did not die in the Dream Realm, becoming a Phantom Demon Egg.

The James who learned the Stargazing Continuity from Cardinal Loki was a steadfast and gentle person in his youth.

It was only after he met Anna Kingsford, the founder of Golden Dawn, that he underwent a drastic change in personality to become what he is now.

Therefore, the unnamed “Phantom Demon Savior” must have been summoned by Anna at that time, taking over James’s body.

This is a classic case of the “Descending Spirit Skill,” belonging to a ritual of Transcendence Path, also related to the Path of Love.

Its essence is one of the erroneous transmissions of Advanced Divine Art.

The “James Moriarty” known to people from then on is the Professor Moriarty everyone recognizes.

The fusion of the star-gazing youth and the obsessed savior.

—From another perspective, the original youth James might have died at the moment the ritual succeeded.

Although the two souls were likely merged, the consciousness of young James was clearly minimal.

But it was enough for him to know that Cardinal Loki possessed powerful stargazing abilities, allowing him to see all the secrets currently unfolding in the stars.

That’s why James chose to hide in the Fairy Kingdom before his plan began, to avoid detection directed at him; he even went further into the Fairy Queen’s cage, keeping the Pillar Gods from interfering with him.

The Fairy Queen is also a great existence at the level of a Celestial Marshal, possessing strength second only to the Gemini Mirror, but with a status basically equivalent to the Pillar Gods.@@novelbin@@

Being turned into a Jewel Bird by the Fairy Queen and locked in a cage, he could be considered the Fairy Queen’s pet, as well as her private property.

Therefore, any interference or observation of his fate would also be reflected on the Fairy Queen.

It might still be forcefully done, but it’s neither easy nor necessary.

For the weak, there is no need to defeat the strong.

It’s sufficient for protection if making the strong defeat them costs more than they can bear.

Thinking of this, Aiwass spoke to comfort the somewhat disappointed Fairy Queen, “He will surely come back.”

“He would always tell me before,”

Upon learning that James had left without notice, this great existence at the level of a Celestial Marshal did not get angry or upset but seemed a bit heartbroken, “He would also tell me when he would return…”

That pitiful look appeared as if a family cat had wriggled out of the window and run away.

Aiwass felt as if he could see tears welling up in the eyes of the Fairy Queen—considering that the Fairy Kingdom was a world styled after the “second dimension,” perhaps that was not an illusion.

James must have had a good relationship with the Fairy Queen.

Even though in this world line, James chose to become the Heir, he still retained the memories of an “Elementalist.”

Just as Aiwass’s memories as a Great Sin Scholar allowed him to create Phantom Cards ahead of time, he also used the Elementalist’s memories to successfully befriend the fairies.

“He will definitely come back.”

Aiwass reassured the Fairy Queen once again.

The Fairy Queen lifted her head, fixing her teary gaze on Aiwass, “Why don’t you stay and keep me company then?”

“What kind of bird do you like to become?

A sparrow, pigeon, or perhaps a crow?”

“…I’ll pass.”

Aiwass seemed resigned but considering Titania’s personality, he had to refuse clearly, “But I will come to accompany you when I have time later.”

“Busy, everyone’s busy…”

Titania muttered, a little puffed up with annoyance.

She shook the birdcage and dumped Aiwass straight out of it.

When Aiwass was out of the cage, he immediately felt himself getting bigger.

His restrained strength returned to his body, and the feeling of silence that was cut off from the world instantly dissipated.

Titania wiped her eyes and turned to Grace.

Although a mature and elegant woman, her face bore a naive and cheerful smile at that moment, “You’re here, my lovely little leaf—did you come to play with me?”

“Your Majesty, I am here for Anastasia.”

Grace, back in her girl form, spoke with a clear voice.

She looked at Aiwass beside her, and with some hesitation, said, “So…

I’ll take Aiwass with me too?”

“Ah…

go ahead, take him.”

Titania sighed and shook the empty birdcage.

A vortex appeared beside Aiwass and Grace, sucking them both in.

Once people had left, Titania immediately let her face fall.

“So boring…

let’s change the theme.”

Thinking about it, the Fairy Queen wanted to change the palace’s theme but found every theme she currently had somewhat tiresome.

“Damn, no inspiration!”

Complaining, she held up the birdcage and ordered all the fairies in the realm, “Go bring back some children, bring more of them!

And invite some storytellers, find clowns and poets!

“Hurry up, go to the Shadow Nation to hunt, bring back some juicy meat; go to the Garden of Purity to pick sweet fruits, but remember to distinguish between the mirrored and the real!

“Hurry up, go to the moon to get some golden honey, Miss Eternal Self will be willing to give it to you; then go to Mr.

Cain for some red blood, mix it with the red wine from Dionysus, and brew intoxicating sweetness!

“By the way, remember to invite Mr.

Zagreus, a banquet always needs a Banquet Master to be majestic!

“Forget about vegetables the children hate, but remember to catch some pretty butterflies from Everburn Valley, they’ll be our dance partners—”

“—We’re going to have the once-a-century chaotic and lively grand banquet!

Everyone get moving, lazybones will all turn into roast pig heads that are fragrant and sizzling!”

At Titania’s command, all the fairies let out excited shouts.

The whole Fairy Kingdom became a mess…

It was like the day of a major holiday when children’s noises could seemingly lift off the ceiling.

“…Your Majesty, Your Majesty.”

One of the toy soldiers nearby spoke up cautiously, “The last grand banquet was held twenty years ago.”

“Nonsense!”

The Fairy Queen waved the birdcage irritably, “If you like to talk so much, come keep me company!”

The toy soldier suddenly shrank and turned into a colorful parrot, sucked into the birdcage.