I’m the Mysterious Leader of the Salvation Organization

Chapter 203

by post_api

Chapter 203: The Eternal Spear

The night stretched on, and the dim restaurant was cloaked in silence. Bai Yan stood alone, staring at the screen of his phone, where the new Babel Tower infrastructure awaited his command.

He opened the feature named “Projection (Primary),” a facility requiring a Core Operator of Crown level to activate. Without hesitation, Bai Yan expended 600 Source Energy Points to initiate it. His gaze remained calm as a lighthouse icon emerged on the Babel Tower app.

“The earlier you open this, the more profitable it becomes,” Bai Yan muttered to himself.

The Power of Projection

“Projection” is a null light that exists within the sea of consciousness. Like a lantern fish attracting prey, it lures lost fragments of knowledge and intelligence. Once activated, the Projection occasionally delivers game prompts, offering insights in the form of “rumors.”

Though many tidbits gleaned through Projection are trivial, some hold extraordinary significance. Such crucial insights can lead players to bypass levels creatively or unlock exclusive, game-altering tasks.

From his first playthrough, Bai Yan knew the immense value of Projection. For Crown-level Operators, activating it was an essential investment—one that could yield significant hidden benefits.

Knowledge Captured

The screen flickered with a prompt:

“Game Tip: The Projection has captured new knowledge. Would you like to view it?”

Bai Yan selected “Yes” without hesitation.

“Knowledge: The ‘Glimpse’ Ritual.”

The instructions were simple yet unremarkable:

“At midnight until 2 a.m., take five steps backward from your doorstep and silently recite the names of any three ancient gods. This allows you to glimpse the intersection of their dimensions with the real world.”

Bai Yan shook his head. The ‘Glimpse’ Ritual was widely known and essentially useless—more a party trick than a valuable tool. He considered passing it on to Sylve, a newcomer to the transcendent world, just to see her reaction when encountering a ghost. The thought brought a faint smile to his face.

However, Bai Yan knew Projection (Primary) was still worth the cost. It was also a prerequisite for Projection (Advanced), which promised even greater rewards. A single discovery—be it a forbidden curse, an ancient god-level ritual, or rare knowledge—could justify the expenditure.

Summoning the Fates

With his Source Energy Points dwindling, Bai Yan prepared for a new summoning session. Ten draws. Ten chances to unearth something extraordinary.

“Summon,” he whispered, starting the ritual.

The Summoning Results

Operator Fragment · Queen of the Scarlet Moon ×1

Nine fragments collected. Just two short of completion. Bai Yan chuckled at the irony, hoping for better luck next time.

Entertainment Card · Banquet Gourmet ×1

A seemingly ordinary card, but Bai Yan’s thoughts lingered on the deity behind it: “Food.” Even as the weakest of gods, its presence hinted at deeper mysteries within Babel Tower.

Mysterious Relic · Eye of Horus ×1

A protective relic that shields the soul—an invaluable asset against soul-destroying entities in the later stages of the game.

Relic Shard · Absolute Barrier ×1

A fragment of immense defensive power, though incomplete.

Sacred Rune Shard · Poseidon ×1

Another shard, part of the

Ocean Series, yet its true

potential lay out of reach.

Mystical Power Shard ·

Manipulation of Reality ×1

A tantalizing fragment, hinting

at its immense value if fully

assembled.

Operator Fragment · Girl

Psychic Elene ×1

Bai Yan’s mind drifted to Elene,

a character currently

imprisoned and hunted. Her

eventual liberation would be

pivotal.

Sacred Rune Fragment ·

Sacred King Odin ×1

Operator Fragment · Drunken

Master Panda Rowen ×1

Relic Fragment · Gungnir ×1

The legendary spear, Gungnir,

materialized in Bai Yan’s hand.

Its white, lightning-like

brilliance was blinding, and its

overwhelming aura filled the

room.

The Eternal Spear

Gungnir was more than a

weapon—it was a force of

nature. Once thrown, it

transformed into a meteor,

guaranteed to hit its target

before returning to its wielder.

But such power came at a

cost: the random consumption

of a body part.

Despite its drawbacks, Bai Yan

marveled at its destructive

potential. In the hands of a

skilled user, Gungnir could

level cities, pierce continents,

and obliterate entire oceans.

He glanced at the relic’s

description:

“This spear, when thrown, is

unstoppable. It embodies the

essence of inevitability.”

Lingering Questions

Though satisfied with his haul,

Bai Yan’s thoughts wandered.

Why did Alan, a new character,

appear in the second

playthrough of Babel Tower?

Could their bond influence

other Core Operators’

appearances in the game?

The mysteries of Babel Tower

deepened, leaving Bai Yan with