svetikya Chapter 26 Holmonks
Chapter 26 Holmonks
It was confined in a flask by Li Lin, and began to float the moment it was born, as if it wanted to leave the flask that imprisoned it.
But it stopped immediately after it moved slightly.
Because it already knew that it would die immediately once it left the flask.
Its fragile body is completely unable to contact the outside world and can only live in this small flask!
This is the new character created by Li Linhui: the little man in the flask!
He was a creation crafted by Li Lin using the blood of Yhwach through the ability of a self-refining craftsman. Yhwach was essentially the son of the Spirit King, equivalent to the son of God.
Extraordinary items crafted with the blood of the Son of God possess angelic characteristics.
The little man in the bottle is probably equivalent to a special and extraordinary artifact with some angelic essence. It possesses the alchemical knowledge bestowed by Li Lin, as well as the characteristics of Yhwach's "blood of God".
Once it comes into contact with the outside world, it will lose its soul like Yhwach, until it dies.
Therefore, it can only be hidden inside a flask.
Its soul can also give people "revelation", just like Yhwach, who can give people "sacred texts".
This is equivalent to a living Philosopher's Stone!
"Very good. From now on, you will be called Holmonks," Li Lin said softly to the flask, his voice clearly audible in the quiet workshop.
"Yes, my esteemed master," Holmonx said respectfully to Li Lin, already knowing that this was one of the men who had given him life.
"May I ask, how may I assist you in Holmonks?"
"Come with me to see the master of this country. You must fulfill his needs."
Li Lin took the flask figurine in his hand and walked to Yhwach's side.
"From now on, you will be my assistant. You will learn from me."
What could Yhwach say? He could barely speak at all now.
His language skills have deteriorated significantly.
If this continues, he might even regress to the state of an infant, unable to see, feel, or do anything!
He doesn't want to become like that again!
However, he was powerless to resist Hohenheim!
Don't worry.
Li Lin then said calmly, "As long as you stay by my side, your physical condition will not be a problem at all."
"Alchemy is precisely the technology to complete what is incomplete."
After saying that, he walked out of the alchemy workshop.
Outside the door, Charlie had been waiting for Li Lin. As soon as he saw Li Lin come out, he immediately fixed his gaze on Li Lin's hands.
He was holding the ordinary flask in his hand, and Charlie saw the small black ball inside the flask.
"Did we succeed? This is... the Philosopher's Stone?"
When Charlie saw the strange black algae ball inside the flask, wriggling and with a single eye and mouth, his expectant smile froze instantly.
His brows furrowed with undisguised astonishment and a hint of disappointment...?
Although the previous ruby was unfinished, it possessed an inner radiance and an extraordinary mystery, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary object.
But the contents of this bottle... were dark and sticky, like some deformed larva from the depths of a swamp, forcibly stuffed into a glass bottle.
This... is the Philosopher's Stone that can grant immortality?
"Your Majesty, please do not underestimate me." A clear voice interrupted Charlie's daze.
The source of the sound was Holmenx inside the flask.
Its single, scarlet eye turned toward Charlie, and the mouth that split open on the algae's body curved upward in an exaggerated and eerie arc, as if it were smiling.
"Do not judge a book by its cover," Holmonx's voice continued, carrying an inhuman cunning and confidence.
"I am Holmonx, created by the great Master Hohenheim with unparalleled skill. Divine knowledge is with me, and I understand the principles of all things. I am the embodiment of truth."
Charlie was somewhat surprised to hear the black ball in the flask actually speak, but after years of fighting in the north and south, he had long since developed a strong heart.
So he wasn't surprised for long and quickly accepted the black ball.
"Oh? You can grant me immortality?"
Charlie asked
"Yes, Your Majesty, heir of Augustus." Holmonx's single eye narrowed slightly, and his slit-like mouth opened and closed:
"But allow me to speak frankly—only the supreme God can eternally wield authority and supreme glory in the world. I can open the doors to immortality for you, but I cannot, and should not, allow you to sit forever on that earthly throne that should be passed down through generations and belong to God's agents."
"Hmm?" Charlie frowned, his tone turning cold. "What do you mean by that?"
"What Holmonks means is that although Your Majesty can obtain eternal life, after completing the mission given to you by God, you will still 'die' in front of everyone."
At this moment, Li Lin spoke, his voice as calm as a deep pool, yet possessing a strange penetrating power that eased the momentarily tense atmosphere:
"The laws of the material world and the spiritual realm can intersect and resonate, just as sunlight shines through stained glass, reflecting a myriad of colors."
"But one should not be allowed to completely cover or replace the other, as that would disrupt the delicate balance that maintains the three realms."
"The eternal, direct authority belongs only to the Father in heaven. The worldly crown and scepter should be passed on to his successor like a torch at the appropriate time."
Does this mean that he will eventually abdicate?
Charlie frowned slightly. He had been king for so many years and had become accustomed to having great power.
The allure of immortality is like the sweetest poison, while relinquishing the supreme power to hold onto one's life is like stripping a part of one's instincts from one's soul.
But if it's about immortality... that's a forbidden fruit that even mythical heroes and legendary emperors in history have never truly touched.
Alexander the Great died young, Caesar perished in the Senate, and even King David, whom he often compared himself to, eventually returned to dust.
If the price is that after achieving success, one must leave the throne that symbolizes the pinnacle of worldly power...
Li Lin seemed to see through his struggle and slowly added, her voice carrying a hint of persuasive charm:
"Of course, Your Majesty. While worldly power cannot be held by one person forever, the soul that has fulfilled its mission can be called by the Lord to become an eternal angel and continue to walk among the people He cherishes, protecting His land and people in another form."
"An angel..." Charlie's eyes suddenly lit up.
Giving up the emperor's crown to become an eternal guardian and messenger of the gods walking among mortals... this seems... to be an acceptable deal.
Power continues in a more transcendent way, and life is made eternal; this sounds more like sublimation than demotion.