Chapter 399: Star, Arcadia (11)

Chapter 399: Star, Arcadia (11)

Im going to have to do some preliminary work to take Eos away from them, Chang-Sun thought.

His first move was to eliminate Ursa Major and Sadalmeliks churches. Temples like churches were a medium for a Celestial to exert their influence in the <Saha World>, so destroying them would eradicate the two Star Signs influence over Eos. If he also knocked down the Ursa Major Orders secret labs and safe houses, they would face huge problems progressing their plan.

I should leave traces of Canis Major all over the place too.

Canis Major and Ursa Major were on bad terms, making it easy for Chang-Sun to frame Canis Major for his deeds. Since Ursa Major had a lot of skeletons to hide, the extreme reaction he would have to finding traces of Canis Major would start a fight between them.

Sadalmelik would then begin to doubt Chiron, who provides Canis Major support. This should pit Sadalmelik and Chiron against each other and create internal strife among the Zodiacs.

Not all the Zodiacs got along and worked together. While Sadalmelik preferred to research and conspire in the shadows over being out in the field, Chiron was a typical fighter. Hence, they naturally butted heads. That was why Chang-Sun had a strong feeling that he would witness something interesting if he could get them on each others nerves.

I happen to know a technique of Canis Major too.

In <Heaven> of Worldline #801no, in all Worldlines, Chang-Sun knew the Star Signs of <Horoscope> best. He could even freely mimic their abilities and made some of their Traits, including [Impervious Body] and [Sky Warrior Constitution], into his own.

Ding!

[A Scenario Quest(Star Sign Hunt) has been created!]

[Star Sign Hunt]

Type: Scenario.

Description: You have found a lead to the scheme of a Celestial within <Horoscope>. It has given you a strong impression that you can use it in instigating a fight within the <Society>.

Investigate the scheme and start a conflict within <Horoscope> to create discord between Aquarius and Saggitarius and discover a hidden conspiracy.

Time limit:

Prerequisite: <Horoscope> antagonist. <Supreme Lights Face>. Chosen One of <Dull Darkness>.

Objectives:

1. Start a conflict in <Horoscope>.

2. Investigate the conspiracy behind the scheme.

3. The Scenario Quest will end if you are compromised and rendered unable to proceed.

Quest Reward: ???

Quest Failure Penalty: Extraction from the current server.

Reading through the Quest description, Chang-Sun frowned. Conspiracy?

There was an ongoing conspiracy aside from the scheme he discovered? It bothered Chang-Sun that he didnt see that one coming. The system usually acted as a mediator, but it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that it was very favorable to Chang-Sun. His eyes became sharper.

* * *

Wooooosh!

Fire! Fire!

Get water over here! What in the world are the citys firefighters doing?!

All the firefighting equipment has been destroyed!

What?! Drag the mages over here, then! Are you just going to watch the castle burn down?

After Chang-Sun left, Rabralta Citys castle caught fire for an unknown reason. All the mages in the city were mobilized when the fire refused to die out. Even then, the fire only continued to grow and engulf the nearby buildings, including the city hall, courthouse, and Ursa Major Orders church.

Ahh Ahhhh!

The church is!

Dear Lord, please forgive us for our unholy sin

The followers knelt on the ground and prayed to Ursa Major for his forgiveness. Meanwhile, the priests ran around in a desperate attempt to save the churchs important documents. However, as if going according to someones plan, the building crumbled down as soon as they entered it, further worsening the chaos.

Rumble, thud!

N-no!

The priests are stuck inside! We have to save them!

The marbles blocking the way are too heavy! And the fires too strong!

Do you plan to just watch the priests die, then?! Get moving!

The fireno, the inferno burned for three days straight. By the time it gradually subsided, it had already destroyed half of Rabralta City. The incident dumbstruck the citizens so much that they failed to notice that the buildings a distance away from the inferno also crumbled down in the same way and were left with the same bizarre traces, which looked like a colossal hound frantically gnawing at them.

* * *

It had been three days since Chang-Sun, Hiyan, and the others safely escaped from Rabralta City. On their way home, Paul and Bixter constantly worried about Viscount Chesters pursuit or the Rabralta City Army coming to harm the village. However, they eventually realized what Chang-Sun meant when he said they had nothing to worry about, allowing them to feel relieved.

The people of Rabralta City couldnt afford to care about their escape. Their lords castle had fallen, and their churches had been burned to ashes. Those with high social class like nobles and priests were supposed to be untouchable within Arcadia, yet they all got slaughtered. Hence, those in charge were likely all over the place right now. According to rumors, the Imperial Family was apparently about to dispatch a team of investigators. It would take them a long time before they could continue chasing after Paul and the others.

With that in mind, Chang-Sun decided to bid his farewell to the others. He had a lot of work to do, and he couldnt tow them around forever.

What about the witnesses? Did they see anything suspicious?

Around the time when the Rabralta Church caught fire, many witnesses saw a man wearing a plain metal mask. The investigators are currently tracking him down.

Chang-Sum smiled, toying with the metal mask on his face. Wondering how those priests would react if they found out that their metal-masked perpetrator was right here, he stood in front of the churchs gate.

However, he was soon stopped by a guard. Stop! Put down your weapons and remove all objects that can hide your iden!

[An Explosion Rune has been activated!]

Rummmmble!

Before the guard could finish speaking, scarlet fire engulfed the church. That day, an inferno burned down half of the Gette Barony, much like what happened to Rabralta City.

[The churches of the Celestial Ursa Major in Rabralta and Gette Districts have been destroyed!]

[The Celestial Ursa Major raises his eyebrow, noticing that hes been subjected to two terrorist attacks in a row now.]

However, Chang-Sun was just beginning.

[The church of the Celestial Ursa Major in the Honste District has been destroyed!]

[The Celestial Ursa Major is furious about the devices disappearance during the terrorist attacks! He orders his clergy to do what must be done to get the perpetrators.]

[The prophecy of the Celestial Ursa Major has caused an uproar in his order!]

[The church of the Celestial Ursa Major in the Heneva District has been destroyed!]

[The Celestial Ursa Major growls at his clergy, asking what in the world they are doing.]

[The church of the Celestial Ursa Major in the Penon District has been destroyed!]

[The multiple terrorist attacks have put the Celestial Ursa Major on high alert.]

[The church of the Celestial Ursa Major in the Sanastan District has been destroyed!]

[The Celestial Ursa Major has gone to the Planet Eos to track down the perpetrator himself.]

[The Celestial Ursa Major has failed to find anyone.]

[Hearing that another terrorist attack has been carried out has destabilized the mentality of the Celestial Ursa Major.]

[Many of the clergy are held accountable and excommunicated.]

[The Ursa Major Order is on the verge of collapse.]

[The Celestial Ursa Major pleads to the unidentified terrorist to stop!]

[The Celestial Ursa Major is upset.]

[126 of the 291 churches of the Celestial Ursa Major in the Planet Eos have been destroyed!]

[The attacks on the churches of the Celestial Ursa Major have instilled terror in a significant number of his followers.]

[Numerous followers of the Celestial Ursa Major have decided to convert!]

[The number of followers visiting the churches of the Celestial Ursa Major has significantly decreased!]

[Fearing death, the clergy of the Celestial Ursa Major attempts a quick escape!]

[The Faith of the Celestial Ursa Major has decreased in quality.]

[The Ursa Major Order only has a few priests left.]

[The Faith of the Celestial Ursa Major has decreased!]

[A story of defeat has been added to the Myth of the Celestial Ursa Major, worsening the assessment of the Planet Eos about the Celestial.]

[The Divine Class of the Celestial Ursa Major is rapidly weakening!]