Facing an Ancient God for a Year - Chapter 2864

Chapter 2864: Chapter 2859: Memories on Playback

The symptoms indeed have become quite severe.

Although the entire process is only audible without visuals, both Fu Qian and Patch are well acquainted with people, having met more neurotics than normal people.

At that moment, as Herbert’s emotions suddenly calmed, the two exchanged a glance, clearly arriving at the same diagnosis.

Perhaps this First Apostle is deeply trapped in a dream, still relentlessly pursuing the Progenitor of the Blood Clan, but his mental state is truly not optimistic.

This even corresponds with the initial “Who are you.”

It’s not just a case of sleeping muddle-headed and forgetting names, but rather a genuine fear of seeing the person in the mirror move.

As for why this situation occurs, it’s obvious that it’s time for a professional like Lord Pa Qi to analyze—

“Why do I seem to hear Master’s voice?”

However, not surprisingly, Mr. Kikuchi Sr. of the Rebirth Club sees even the Deceiver as a mere trifle, speaking up before Patch.

“Indeed…”

Even Elder Lu didn’t rush to reprimand him this time, somewhat somberly acknowledging his judgment.

One could easily deduce that Kikuchi’s information source is the Archipelago’s serenade.

Identifying specific people from that noise is indeed a difficult task, perhaps attributable to being forced into meditation here for a long time.

In any case, it seems that Master has immense patience, having never entered this place, resulting in colleagues being unaware of his existence.

Indeed, the most important targets for infiltration are one’s own people.

“He’s back and seems to be taking action; should we collaborate internally and externally?”

Yet, recognizing old friends didn’t stop Kikuchi from being visibly encouraged, unwilling to continue patiently enduring.

“Don’t you think it’s too convenient?”

Unfortunately, it was met with a cold splash from Elder Lu, who quickly questioned in a frosty tone.

“…What do you mean?”

Kikuchi was momentarily stunned but seemed to have grasped a little insight.

“Just after merging the Archipelago’s sound into a bundle, then immediately hearing Master’s voice, didn’t you sense something amiss?”

Lu Ming, it seemed, had already abandoned expectations on the intelligence of his counterpart.

“Are you saying it’s still a means to draw us out?”

Kikuchi still endeavored to prove himself, perceiving a sinister possibility.

“At least I wouldn’t dare to take the risk of believing that.”

Elder Lu once again showed his mature and prudent side, indicating that trusting such a thing comes with extremely high risks.

“But if Master is truly outside…”

Kikuchi still wanted to say something.

“Ha… Counting on using him to attract attention and escape? Too naive.”

Elder Lu had already seen through it, clearly not interpreting this as concern for colleagues.

Collaborating internally and externally was merely superficial, and such a good opportunity to draw attention would indeed be a pity to waste.

“Firstly, even if it’s truly him, according to your understanding of Master, can he simultaneously entangle two Demigods?”

Hm…

Kikuchi remained silent, obviously not very confident about this.

“Secondly, based on my understanding of Master, he wouldn’t allow us to gain such an advantage.”

And Elder Lu’s next remark was heart-stabbing, strongly negating Master’s self-sacrificing spirit based on the bonds with top and next-level employees.

“Indeed, it’s not his style… So should we continue to wait?”

Indeed, some things deeply affect the heart, Kikuchi was almost instantly convinced, and his morale quickly plummeted.

“Yes, continue waiting, in fact, regardless of true or false, this isn’t bad news, it proves someone is already anxious.”

Lu Ming, however, turned around and bolstered morale.

“As long as we continue to wait, believe me, there’s surely hope.”

…

“Hehehe… Actually, it seems quite reasonable.”

Within the egg, it regained calm, Patch, who listened with incredible patience, even gave high praise.

“Maybe Herbert thinks the same way, persistence brings hope.”

Moreover, it led smoothly to Fu Qian’s issue, proving he wasn’t spacing out earlier.

“So it’s the stubbornness of will to blame? Locked up for too long without giving up, or continually looking for someone and failing yet persisting? Ultimately getting lost in dreams.”

The meaning was easily comprehensible, Fu Qian casually analyzed without confirming or denying.

“Hehe… It does seem like it, after all, motivation is hard to judge, and which of his two contradictory wills is the true original intent—now it’s all in chaos.”

Patch seemed highly approving, indicating the situation was tricky.

Indeed, his words were correct, the calmness in voice didn’t signify Herbert’s mental state was improving.

While the club duo analyzed the situation, his side’s commotion did not entirely cease.

Unfortunately, it almost involved no content about Annalise, entirely consisting of mutual accusations between “I” and “you,” with logic being extremely chaotic.

“Crucially, there’s even no way to apply stimulation to get him to reveal more.”

Moreover, bad news brought by Patch continued to pile up.

“This isn’t Herbert’s real-time will, but more akin to a memory, instinctively looping in playback.

“His mental state is far worse, almost entirely chaotic; I think it’s also why it wasn’t recognized earlier.”

Pointing at the vibrating “live wire” within the egg, Patch provided a more in-depth analysis.

Oh? There’s such a matter now?

It’s not real-time madness; even this pain and struggle are recorded broadcasts?

Fu Qian listened, and clicked his tongue in amazement, further understanding why it’s termed “Fallen Blood.”

Patch’s explanation somewhat negates the suspicion of underperformance.

After all, as a dignified Deceiver, just sitting quietly to listen to the play instead of manipulating or squeezing somewhat contradicts the style.

So it’s not unwillingness to squeeze but entirely unable to extract anything?

Can only say that unsurprisingly, it’s a residual dream, the value brought by this clue also seems to be rapidly diminishing.

“Lies are the original intent.”

But how can professionals constantly emphasize difficulties? After seriously listening throughout Patch’s analysis, Fu Qian nodded slightly and encouraged the veteran.

Of course, unlike facing young people, merely painting a picture wouldn’t suffice, and something genuine was needed to be presented.

“You know this?”

The effect was immediate, Patch was momentarily taken aback.

“Heard a bit.”

Fu Qian casually humbly replied.

Why not know? Red Moon said it when they first met, right?

Previously, there was a lingering uncertainty about Herbert’s original intent, whether seeking revenge or reminder toward Annalise.

But actually, in this aspect, he was also being lazy.

[Do not get intoxicated by lies]

The words Red Moon reminded back then had always been considered as its divine insight, paired with the Crystal Apocalypse.

Is there a possibility that this phrase was actually from Annalise?

Was this the Death Words left by that unique ancient Superior Being in the final moment of life?