Weina picked up the teacup, took a sip, then held the cup with his right hand and wrapped his left hand around the body of the cup.

Taufman held the cup with one hand, took a big sip, and slowly rotated the cup with his fingertips.

"Ophelia has been infected," Taufman said. "I can tell that she has been poisoned and is feeling weak."

"Yes, I can see that too," Weina nodded. "But when Ophelia appeared in front of us, there was no trace of contamination on her."

"We can't make such arrangements and plans anymore. Fortunately, Ophelia is fine this time."

"No matter how good the arrangements and plans are, unexpected variables will always occur. It's normal. As long as the result is good, it's fine."

Taufman smiled slightly and asked, "But is the result really good?"

Weina took a deep breath and sighed slowly. "Maybe we can call Ophelia over now and ask her in detail."

"Why do you say maybe?" Taufman asked.

"Why do you ask that?" Weina smiled bitterly.

"Since the incident where the unknown remnant of light activated the formation in my bedroom and sent us to Snake Island, I have realized that Ophelia has been hiding something from me.

For example, why was Karun there in my villa at that time? My guards have no record of any visitors. Ophelia was sitting in front of me and she intended to cut off any affection I had for Karun.

And then it turned into them secretly meeting in my villa.

I can understand the impatience that sometimes arises between young men and women, and they may overlook time and place and do something inappropriate.

But I can't understand why a girl would bring her boyfriend to her uncle's house for a secret meeting, especially when that girl is our Ophelia."

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"She has grown up and needs to protect herself," Weina said.

"But after we entered Snake Island, the traces of the battle on the scene and the illusion of Lady Pall on the stone coffin, everything was so real and meticulous, too natural, which made me feel strange.

The strangest thing is that from the scene, the remnant of light that activated the formation... heh, that Phileas parasite, had an accident when taking over Karun's body and was incinerated in the cave.

But two days later, I met someone outside. Although he was wearing a mask and I didn't deliberately investigate his background and identity to avoid alarming him, I felt that the Phileas parasite was not incinerated, he still exists, he is still active."

"Is it the gathering of light?"

"Yes."

"He proposed to change the plan and attack Ancestor Belna's tomb?"

"That person, even in the remnant of light, Phileas is isolated because of the great mistake their family ancestors made, which caused them to be rejected by other believers of light.

So, I don't believe that Phileas' secret will be known to everyone at any time. The contract conch, it is only mentioned in the two notes left by Ancestor Belna and Phileas.

Although the sculptures of Ancestor Belna are everywhere on the island, who would guess that the conch hanging on the waist of the ancestor is an awakening artifact? Normal people would only think it is a decoration."

"Arrange the matters of the Palace of Longing."

"I know."

Weina took another sip of tea and said, "If the incinerated Phileas parasite and the person who changed the action plan of the remnant of light on the island are the same person, what is his purpose?"

"That's what I have been unable to understand. If he and Karun already knew each other and were colluding, then his actions would probably only result in Karun saving Ophelia."

"Pfft... hehehe." Weina couldn't help but laugh. "Are you saying that Phileas returned to Dark Moon Island just to help a young man named Karun pursue a girl's heart, and this girl is also a member of the Dark Moon clan?"

"The problem lies here, and it cannot be explained."

Weina was stunned and said, "No, there is a possibility that can explain it."

Taufman looked at his brother.

Weina looked at the carpet in front of him and said, "Phileas is now Karun's servant."

"This..." Taufman didn't expect his brother to give such an explanation.

"You know, Ophelia told you that Karun doesn't seem to have strong feelings for her. Karun has a fiancée, and that kid seems to adhere to the principle of monogamy.

If Karun wanted to pursue Ophelia, he wouldn't need to resort to these methods, because our Ophelia is still young, and youth is her biggest disadvantage. Even the smartest woman is prone to fall when facing the first man she has feelings for.

But it's like those sailors under your command. They are nominally the offshore fleet of Dark Moon Island, but in fact, they obey your orders rather than mine as the clan chief. They might even instigate and coerce you to launch a military coup to replace me.

If Phileas is now Karun's servant, then all of this behavior makes sense. He wants to please his master, but he overlooks the master's own persistence and choices from the perspective of a servant.

In his eyes, leaving a deeper impression on the princess of Dark Moon Island in his master's heart is an accomplishment, but he cannot understand the true preferences in his master's heart.

That's why these illogical things happen."Taufman licked his lips and nodded. "It makes sense now."

"If Felias is Karun's servant, and the curse bug didn't infect Ophelia, then it all makes sense."

"Yes, it's more acceptable than the arrival of a true god."

The curse that Felias had back then, unless a true god arrived, there was no chance for the people of the Dark Moon clan to escape the contamination of the curse bug.

Vina put down her teacup and crossed her hands in front of her. "But now the question arises, Karun, what is his true identity? You've had contact with him, what do you think?"

"He's very arrogant."

"Compared to Leon? The grandson of Wofflen."

"Are you insulting Karun or praising Leon?"

"Well, Felias is such a proud person. To make him willingly go this far, what kind of power does the person behind the scenes have?"

"Brother, do you still insist that there is someone behind Karun?"

"Whether I insist on this belief or not, it doesn't matter anymore. When I saw Karun's name on the list of the Order of the Gods delegation, and the name of the squad he was in, I knew something was wrong.

The affair between Ophelia and Karun is full of rumors in York City, and even spread. Our Ophelia was on the return ship while caressing her belly.

But the original plan was to promote the marriage between Ophelia and Leon. Although it was just a plan, the Order of the Gods went too far. Chief Bishop Wofflen of York City also approved it.

Based on this, rumors of Ophelia and Karun spread...

As a result, the squad Karun is in was arranged to come to our Dark Moon Island with Bishop Wofflen. And now they can even live in the same courtyard. What kind of existence can make Chief Bishop Wofflen suffer so much and not dare to act?"

"Unless a powerful hand intervened and even ignored Wofflen's face."

"Do you remember the Palmyris Church?"

"I do."

"The infiltration of the Order into the Palmyris Church began long ago."

"Brother, are you suggesting that this is the infiltration of the Order into our Dark Moon Island?"

"We have no choice, do we? Even if I sell everything on the island and contribute all the resources to you, even if your fleet doubles in size, would you dare to go to war with a knight order of the Order?"

"If it's on the sea..."

"Hmm?"

"I probably won't be completely annihilated."

"Ha."

Taufman stood up and said, "The Order of the Gods didn't swallow the Palmyris Church, but instead supported its development. Although it's embarrassing to say this, it can also be seen from another perspective that since our ancestors, the Dark Moon Island has gradually developed to the point where it finally... finally qualifies to be controlled by the Order."

"A great self-consolation, and I can't argue against it."

"For you, for me, for Dark Moon Island, as long as the next successor is Ophelia's child, then Dark Moon Island will still be Dark Moon Island."

"That's why I like having a daughter. You can always be sure that your granddaughter is your granddaughter, but you can never be sure that your grandson is your grandson."

"Alright, you should rest now. I will continue to keep watch and make sure those pests don't jump ashore."

"With you on watch, I feel at ease."

Taufman walked towards the door of the living room, but was stopped by his brother behind him.

"Taufman, you suggested earlier that I should call Ophelia over and ask her for more details."

"I only made a suggestion. In essence, I don't really agree with too much interference from elders between two young people. We shouldn't intervene or reach out, but instead let the two young people feel better about each other.

If we let Ophelia know more, if we force Ophelia to tell us some of Karun's secrets, then there might really be no chance for Ophelia and Karun.

Because I understand Ophelia's character."

"I'm not worried about that. The reason I don't choose to do that is because I'm afraid Ophelia will tell me..."

"Tell you what?"

"Tell me that she drank Karun's blood to lift the curse."

Instantly, the entire living room fell silent.

This silence lasted for a long time.

Taufman struggled to raise his hand and reached for the doorknob. When he finally placed his hand on the doorknob, he took a deep breath and said, "So after all the discussion and analysis we just had, what's the point?"

In the end, it all came down to the most terrifying possibility.

Vina picked up her teacup and drank the remaining tea along with the tea leaves at the bottom of the cup. She said, "In the face of the gods, what truly matters?"

"I think... I'll go ask Ophelia."

"But you're afraid."

"Yes, I'm afraid. Just like experimenting with the curse bug, the correct and wrong answers represent completely opposite results."

"Let's keep silent about this matter. Regarding everything about Karun, even if there's only a one in a million chance, we have to bet on it. Let's not disturb Ophelia and Karun. Just as you said, let the young people handle their own affairs. Because no matter what we do, it will only make their relationship worse. Youth is also Ophelia's advantage."

"But Karun doesn't seem young anymore."

Vena laughed, saying, "That's even better. What mature man could resist a young and lovely girl?"

……

"Captain, this is how it went. Tonight's experience was quite rich. I suspect that the clan leader and the general are well aware of what's going on with those people below. However, due to some reasons, things have changed. Ophelia drank poison, and that bug…"

"Karun, do you remember when I told you about my experience under the sea?"

"I do. So, that bug…"

"Yes, that's the bug. I remember it vividly. I once ate seaweed that contained their eggs under the sea. The same kind of bugs, they once grew inside me. Although they left my body later, I could never forget them.

Now I remember, it's the curse bug, a curse formed by Phyllis's hatred towards the Dark Moon clan. Heh, this kind of bug seems to have a strong contaminating effect on the bloodline of the Dark Moon clan."

"Why would the people of Dark Moon Island keep it and not choose to completely eradicate it?"

"Because it's useful, for instance, during internal strife. Is it hard to understand?"

"No, I understand."

Karun nodded. It was human nature. Even if it was a weapon that could destroy themselves, humans were still obsessed with it.

For example, there were many forbidden curses in the church circle. Even though they were forbidden, many people were extremely eager for them.

"You saved Ophelia with your blood. Do you know what the consequences would be if the clan leader and the general learned about this from Ophelia?"

"My identity might be exposed because of this, but I still don't regret doing it."

"No, your identity will not be exposed. On the contrary, you will become the most noble existence on Dark Moon Island. Because Phyllis once left a curse on these bugs, they should remember this curse."

The captain took out a wine glass from the drawer under the bedside table, turned it upside down and held it above his head, then touched the bottom of the glass;

After confirming it was correct, he poured in red wine, swirled the glass, and took a big sip.

"Being with you, my happiness will decrease a lot, because you always attract attention, and then I will be affected. Although gold will always shine, you are a light bulb."

"Captain…"

"I'm not blaming you. Sometimes, without attention, a lot of fun is lost. I quite enjoy it."

"Captain, are you afraid that your identity will be discovered by the Order Church?"

"Actually, I'm not very afraid. Although I know that once my identity is exposed, my end will be tragic, I'm not afraid. Because I have always been loyal to the order. Although the people above probably don't care whether I, a remnant of the light, am loyal or not, I know it clearly. What about you, are you afraid?"

"I've thought about this issue. I'm not afraid. Hiding is for seeing a better view, not just for cowering in a corner and avoiding eye contact."

"Essentially, you and I are the same kind of people. By the way, in your description just now, Tavman cut off his nephew's head and kicked it to your feet like a football. Did you have the urge to kick the football back to him?"

"No."

"Really?"

"How could I possibly have such a peculiar hobby."

"Heh."

"Captain, do you plan to continue with the Palace of Remembrance tomorrow?"

"Continue, why not continue? This is the greatest pleasure I've prepared."

The captain held up his wine glass, stood up, and gently turned around in the room, continuing:

"Not only in front of the Dark Moon clan who betrayed me back then, but also in front of the two orthodox churches, the Order Church and the Reincarnation Church, Dolons will roar with the return of the light!

It's like when people of the next era compile and summarize the major events of the previous era.

Your grandfather bombing the Order Temple will be the prelude to the return of the gods;

And on the island, a roar from the light divine beast Dolons will sound the real horn for the return of the gods!

The light,

Will once again descend upon the world, bringing a new order to this world…"

Neo was stunned, then he knocked on his own head:

"Damn, it even brings order."

Then,

Neo laughed:

"Piss you off, just to piss you off, hahaha."

Sometimes Karun really couldn't tell whether the captain was truly lost or just pretending to be. Perhaps the captain just enjoyed this feeling of uncertainty, just like people who enjoy drinking and smoking also enjoy the harmful effects of alcohol and nicotine on the brain.

Lying on the bed, Karun crossed his hands and put them under his head as a pillow.

The captain was drinking and mumbling to himself on the other side. After a while, he quieted down and also lay down on the bed.

"Mr. Karun, do you think the God of Light still exists?"

Karun and Neo had shared many secrets, but so far, Neo didn't know all of his secrets, because he had too many secrets.

For example, the captain didn't know what was hidden under Puerh's cat tail.

If a person has lost even his fingers, can he still be alive? Even if he is a god.

"The light is in everyone's heart."

"A very appropriate answer, but I know that Phyllis would be very depressed if he heard this answer." The captain turned over, "Let's rest, looking forward to tomorrow."

"Alright, time to rest."

"Goodnight, you emotional manipulator."

"Goodnight, you troublemaking lunatic."

"Goodnight, Dis's precious grandson."

"Goodnight, pitiful parasite of Phelias."

"Goodnight, Karun."

"Goodnight, Captain."

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