Chapter 838
Chapter 838: Chapter 217: Lord of Scalefeather: Let Me Do It Chapter 838: Chapter 217: Lord of Scalefeather: Let Me Do It “`
“…How can this be?”
Aiwass’s eyes widened slightly, finding it somewhat incomprehensible: “Paths…
can they be reversed?”
“——Of course.”
Just at this moment.
Suddenly, a person wearing black gloves patted him on the shoulder from behind.
A very familiar voice rang in his ear: “Don’t be nervous, Aiwass.
This is normal.”
That was the voice of the Lord of Scalefeather.
In Aiwass’s eyes, the world around him quickly dimmed down.
It was as if it had become night, and the curtains were drawn.
Only a small circle of space around him remained brightly lit.
“…Normal?”
“It is indeed normal.
The reason why professionals might experience nearly fatal deviations in their Path is that they do not actually fully align with their own Path.
Their power actually comes from the ‘profession’ with which they are compatible, and naturally, the holders of a profession might switch Paths, after all, the power of the Phantom Demon isn’t static.
Switching careers and taking one’s client resources along with them is also a common occurrence, right?”
The Lord of Scalefeather placed a hand on Aiwass’s shoulder, half comforting, half slyly justifying: “Think about it — do Transcendents who are compatible with professions like Demon Scholar and Demon Incarnation…
do they really belong to the same camp as an Ascension Sorcerer?
“Haven’t you once encouraged a child who had the adaptability for the Path of Transcendence to try and switch to becoming an Ascension Sorcerer instead of a Demon Scholar?”
Upon hearing this, Aiwass frowned slightly.
This seemed to make some sense…
He recalled the story about the “previous cycle” his foster father had told him.
——Although Aiwass doubted whether it was really the previous cycle, the information in it could still be referred to.
In that world line, the Serpent Celestial Marshal ascended to become the Pillar God of the ‘Evolution’ Path, known as ‘Endless Knot’.
Afterwards, the Alchemists of the Path of Balance under His control fell into the Path of Evolution, becoming “Elementalists”, and this was one example.
“Hmph.”
Watching Aiwass who was in deep thought, the Lord of Scalefeather simply smiled lightly.
Seeing Aiwass still hesitate, He patted Aiwass’s shoulder and said casually: “Then let me do it.”
The next moment, the world in front of Aiwass became bright again.
Everything that had happened seemed to be just a fleeting illusion.
Facing Aiwass’s question, Siegfried was seriously explaining: “It’s possible.
Generally, when the description of a certain profession itself straddles between two Paths…”
Suddenly, Aiwass’s expression changed.
He shifted from his previous frown and solemn demeanor to putting on a light and carefree, pleased smile.
The emerald gemstone on his chest lit up, and Aiwass’s pupils turned the same color as the emerald.
“Aiwass” relaxed completely, casually waving his hand: “Okay, that will be enough.
I’ll explain it myself.”
The other Cardinal Archbishops naturally knew what was going on.
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They all bowed towards Aiwass in turn, greeting the Lord of Scalefeather with respects.
“Aiwass” squinted like a fox, a pleasant smile on his face, raised his hands as if conducting an orchestra, and pressed them down slightly: “There’s no need for formalities, everyone—”
The real Aiwass, however, was experiencing this strange feeling.
He was still in his own point of view.
Yet, there was a weird sensation of “this body doesn’t belong to me.”
To describe it, it felt like turning into a “first-person perspective” cutscene in a game, and “I” was talking non-stop.
Although Aiwass could “skip” over this dialogue at any time to regain control, the body was autonomously acting before that.
“—When it comes to the Path of Adaptation, what comes to your mind, gentlemen?”
The Lord of Scalefeather suddenly posed a question.
The Cardinal Archbishops instantly fell into a “silence as if the teacher had asked a question in class.”
Yet Siegfried did not turn this into a self-questioning and self-answering affair by the teacher but seriously responded in a cooperative manner, “It’s probably…
strong survival skills.
Whether it’s ‘Pharmacist,’ ‘Prophet,’ or ‘Assassin’ and ‘Hunter,’ they all emphasize survival skills in the wild or under extreme conditions.”
“You might as well put it more bluntly—that is cowardice.”
“Aiwass” said flippantly.
His green pupils were fixed on Siegfried, making him stiffen again and again.
“But that is going to end, starting today.@@novelbin@@
“This is my trade with the Silver-Crowned Dragon—I’ve created an opportunity for him to end the Bear Celestial Marshal by his own hands.
Please don’t forget, those Transcendents whose ‘professions were twisted,’ if it were five hundred years ago, they would have originally been on the Path of Strength.
“Although ‘Strength’ has turned into ‘Authority,’ aren’t there any brave warriors left in the Material Realm?
Or is it—”
“Aiwass” looked at Siegfried, then at Favna, “Have both of you forgotten that you were once on the Path of Strength?
Forgotten the heart that you initially had when stepping on this path?
Or do both of you think you are no longer the same person as before?
“It was the Bear Celestial Marshal who concealed this part of strength, not creating it into the power of professions that spread to the Material Realm.
I’ve received His power, expanding the definition of ‘Adaptation’—originally, ‘Adaptation’ only emphasized coexisting harmoniously with nature, enhancing one’s survival ability, but it lacked a crucial definition.
“—That is, in extreme situations, ‘intense struggle’ is also a part of adaptation!
Wasn’t the previous concept of adaptation considered ‘cowardly’ precisely because it was missing this aspect?
“That is because Adaptation was lacking ‘Strength.’ And now, I have completed the Path of Adaptation, and the definition has been expanded…
Is there a problem with that?
“People who originally matched this concept might enter other paths due to its various aspects—like how their protective instinct made them more fit for the Path of Dedication; their sense of responsibility and will to respect order led them into the Path of Authority; their wrestling with nature landed them into the Path of Adaptation but as a Hunter; and those warriors who yearn for fierce battles entered the indulgent Path of Love.
“But this does not mean they inherently fit these paths, but they had no choice.
“Because the legacy of ‘Warrior’ has vanished.
It is a world without warriors.
“And my Contractor—a warrior named ‘Star’—defeated the Bear Celestial Marshal together with the Silver-Crowned Dragon, even taking on an irreplaceable important role.
Isn’t it a great achievement that he has reclaimed the position of Warrior for this world?”
“In the end, when I signed a contract with you, it was not to trouble my Contractors.
You all signed the contracts voluntarily—I didn’t force you or harm you, did I?”
“Aiwass” had a kind and gentle smile on his lips, but his words were anything but soft: “If you have anything unclear—
“Then first go ask around, then find someone else to come and argue.
“I’ll be waiting right here.”
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