Devil's Bible

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Chapter 497 The Earth

“It seems that fate is still on my side, and I am also more adept at guiding fate,” Nemus said softly.

Of course, the person he was comparing himself to was definitely not Andron.

Andron possesses a good Fate attribute – the Fate Dice.

However, his own status was insufficient, and he was unable to truly control his destiny based on his own nature.

From that moment on, he was no longer worth comparing with Nemes.

At this moment, Nemus is comparing himself to the God of Discipline.

"Lord Nemus, are we just going to let them into the Azure Whale like this?" Kru appeared not far from Nemus.

“This is a necessary action,” Nems said, his eyes seeming to gleam with countless future possibilities.

Each change at a given point leads to a different future.

Sometimes fate takes you in the opposite direction, and sometimes fate becomes unchangeable.

"Unfortunately, the virtual godhood is still just virtual. It didn't allow me to fully unlock the power of godhood, nor did it push me to the level of a true myth." Nemus slowly withdrew from the special destiny simulation space formed by the fusion of the 'Key of Legend', the 'Golden Key', and the 'Abyss Gaze'.

With his many characteristics, Nemus is now able to observe most of the developments in fate and, based on his own position, to manipulate fate on a small scale without relying on his characteristics.

However, when this ability is combined with the fate-related traits 'Strong Luck', 'Destiny', and 'Blessing', Nemus can be considered to have barely defeated the instincts of the God of Discipline.

“The God of Discipline is awakening, and I am growing just as fast,” Nemus thought. At this moment, he understood one thing very well: he was racing against the God of Discipline.

In this competition, the God of Discipline awakens, while I grow.

Based on current observations, Naims believes he has won by a small margin.

“I must do this to entice the instincts of the God of Discipline and lead him into my trap.”

"That's the most important point."

"By focusing on key points and using the broader context to break through the current impasse, we can further hinder the God of Discipline while also drawing upon the nourishment we need."

Nemes did not tell Krumin that Krumin was both trustworthy and untrustworthy.

There's no need to reveal the number of divine attributes now; revealing it will only bring risks and is unlikely to bring any additional benefits.

However, Kru wasn't the kind of person with a strong desire to explore; at least until a certain limit was reached, he knew his limits very well.

“I need you to do something.” Nemus then instructed Kru to deal with the golden-type extreme beings who had infiltrated the Azure Whale and to ensure that they were temporarily dispersed.

"Lord Nemus really thinks too highly of me," Kru said modestly. He had only advanced to a high-ranking demon through a bloody battle, and he had not absorbed numerical power indiscriminately in order to maximize his potential.

At this moment, Nemus entrusted him with dealing with those who could join forces to fight against him.

"So Lord Nemus is going to give up on me?" Kru asked with a smile, while also beginning to gather the lingering aura of the church members. Although he spoke humbly, Kru did not believe he would lose.

“Someone will help you,” Nemus said, but he didn’t specify who it would be.

He stood on the edge of the blue sky, looking down.

Saint Nemus withdrew his gaze from the sky.

In the sky, even a behemoth like the Azure Whale appears as a tiny black dot.

“The power of fate is clearly insufficient to deal with the calamities of the earth.” Nemus tore open the sleeve of his shirt and saw some black lines spreading on his arm.

The clash between the two identities, though truly a full-fledged battle, was in fact subtly drawing upon the forces of fate.

By combining various characteristics, we can ensure that the Holy Son can follow the great hand of calamity to this earth.

During this time, Nemus was either developing the 181st layer of territory, building the Azure Whale, or studying the various changes in his divine status after becoming a lord.

At the same time, one must use territory to understand the fictional rules.

This power of change is already showing signs of overtaking others.

It is becoming another force that Nemus understands best, besides the forces of fate.

Therefore, during this period, Nemes' exploration of the land was repeatedly postponed.

The earth holds many resources and secrets.

It just so happens that the Holy Son needs to step back slightly to clear his name and hand the stage over to the other side's fate.

So Nemus used his status as the Holy Son to take advantage of the situation and visit the Earth.

The land on earth at this moment was completely different from what Nems had imagined.

In Nems's mind, the earth should be a dark place, full of dangers and all sorts of strange things.

But at this moment, Nemus found himself still trapped in preconceived notions.

The earth was lush and green at this moment, and at a glance, it looked no different from the back of a whale.

In fact, much of the vegetation there looks even more lush than the wild area on the whale's back.

The birds’ clear chirping rang out as wild animals, seemingly perfectly normal and perhaps even more so than dangerous creatures, foraged and survived in the mountains and forests.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of leaves. Naims lifted them slightly, revealing perfectly normal black soil.

Upon witnessing this scene, if Nemus hadn't already seen that giant, dark gray hand before, he probably would have thought that the so-called calamity of the earth was a lie told by the gods.

Nemus suppressed his doubts slightly and walked quietly on the ground.

"Everything seems normal," Nemus thought. The grass was green, the trees were tall, the wild animals were free, and the survival of the fittest was the rule. The calamity creatures were normal too; they were devouring the entrails of unknown creatures, eating with such relish that there seemed to be nothing wrong with them.

Nemes continued walking, hearing the babbling brook; everything felt so natural.

Upon closer inspection, a fish was seen arching its back, fishing with a rod on the shore.

Seeing Nemus approach, he blew foam at Nemus as a greeting.

Naims was wary of the strange fish that had appeared. It was highly suspicious that someone was fishing in this desolate mountain stream.

However, to avoid arousing suspicion, Nems nodded in response.

Then Nems walked downstream along the river.

In the distance, Nemus saw something flashing across the creek.

I looked up and gazed at the sun through the trees.

The sun is already setting in the west.

Nemes bundled the pieces of wood together and then thanked the large tree that had generously laid its branches across the stream to serve as a bridge.

We arrived at the other side of the stream.

“Everything seems normal,” Nems thought to himself, reflecting on the events of his journey.

They then entered the brightly lit church.

"Finally safe."

Let's go out and explore again tomorrow.

Chapter 498 Chaos

Everything seemed perfectly normal, yet something was amiss, which gave Nems a vague sense of unease.

He went to the back of the church, skillfully took out resin lamp oil from the cupboard, and lit it.

The night on earth is extremely dangerous; all sorts of wild beasts seem capable of killing you at will.

He was, after all, just a paladin with some skill who lived deep in the mountains and in a remote church.

The moment this self-awareness arose, Nemus felt a strong sense of unease.

This is not a problem with memory.

Nemus examined his memories and found himself a paladin after transmigrating, then sacrificed as a prayer angel. He used his special talent to help the abyss and subsequently became a demon of a different kind.

Then comes the struggle, which involves developing an identity clone, becoming a demon lord, and then exploring the land.

“No problem, everything is normal.” Nemus stopped recalling. His memory was fine; he was just an ordinary paladin living in a church in a remote area.

Then, looking at the oil lamp, he planned how to survive in this remote church.

“The church has been out of contact for a long time,” Nems thought.

This church was originally built by an elderly pastor who lived on the mountainside and used it to monitor any unusual occurrences in the mountains.

However, as the nights became more dangerous, people became unwilling to live near the mountains and began to move towards the big cities, resulting in several large and small migrations.

The place, devoid of human habitation, quickly became barren, and abundant vegetation grew.

It quickly became like a wilderness or forest.

However, the church still did not want to give up the church, so it sent him over.

It's a pity that the old pastor passed away soon after.

He couldn't contact the church through the lens of faith, and the letters he sent by carrier pigeon or similar means never received a response, as if the church had forgotten about him.

Perhaps this peculiar change is the source of my unease.

Naim thought to himself.

Then Nemes went to the other side of the church, opened the dusty door, and saw that there were many books inside.

"Knowledge is very important." The thought flashed through Nems' mind.

The spider that was using its silk to stick the pages of the book to its sides saw Nemus come in and made a few soft 'squeaks' to signal Nemus to be quiet when he entered.

Nemes nodded, picked up a dusty book, gently opened it, and began to read.

"Is there something wrong with the sun? Why is it sunset when the sun sets in the west?"

"I remember it came out from the west and then landed in the east..."

"There's something wrong with the sun. There's definitely something wrong with the sun."

Nems frowned as he looked at the contents, sensing something eerie.

The entire book is filled with various 'problems'.

First, they questioned whether there was something wrong with the sun, then they questioned whether there was something wrong with the sky, then they questioned all sorts of things in daily life, and finally they questioned whether there was something wrong with the world.

But after questioning the world's problems, the book concludes with the statement: "The sun definitely has a problem."

Such words sent chills down Nems' spine.

It's as if everything is wrong, even the cause-and-effect relationship is wrong. Under this confusion, various phenomena that seem normal are actually wrong.

It was at this moment that the spider, which was about the size of a human, came to Nemus's side and pointed at the book in Nemus's hand.

Nemus instantly realized that the other party wanted to exchange books with him, so he gave the book in his hand to the spider.

Then he picked up the book that the spider had been reading.

This book is completely different.

This is a book that introduces the local customs and culture.

The book provides a detailed account of the region's general topography and the local culture that developed based on it. In addition, the book expresses gratitude to the local church.

The governance of the church is considered very important.

This praise made Nems smile; it was all thanks to him.

Then he couldn't help but look outside the church.

He looked at the dark sky, at the moon, at everything outside, and a sense of fear and despair gradually welled up in his heart. Over the years, he had always felt that once night fell, something unsettling would lurk in the darkness.

This fear of the night wasn't unique to him; the retired pastor had experienced it as well.

Every night, he would cry and lament the injustice of the world.

Furthermore, he had even vaguely heard some argument before that the reason why the nights were not peaceful was because the animals also felt this unease.

So at night, all the nocturnal animals became restless.

Recalling this scene, Nemus suddenly spoke up: "Is this what you wanted to show me?"

The spider, which was turning the pages of the book, paused for a moment, and then fell silent again.

Nems didn't ask any further questions; his memories returned, and he continued with his life.

When the sun rose the next day, all the problems seemed to be solved.