Chapter 66
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Chapter 66: Miracle
Bai Yan returned to the apartment, took a hot shower, dried himself off, and promptly slipped under the covers with a small blanket.
He nestled in the blankets, smiling as he browsed through his phone.
Indeed, the new video had been uploaded!
However, in the video, Bai Yan himself was not present – only “Mysterious Magic” and “Nightsaber” were seen, whose coordination, while not seamless, was splendid nonetheless.
“So that’s how it is. It appears that I am not recognized as a Babel Tower Operator. Very well then,” Bai Yan murmured, shaking his head.
In the video, Weasley’s spell directly collapsed a tall building, creating a stunning visual effect. Many people in the comments section were shocked by this scene.
“evemoer” wrote, “Oh my god, this is too scary, these super beings… they are becoming more and more frightening.”
“Yushinto Murasaki” wrote, “There are still many such beings in the world. The mere thought fills me with despair.”
“Iron Core Cocoon” wrote, “Why haven’t the authorities disclosed all the secrets yet? Where can we feel secure now?”
“Autumncamesoon” wrote, “Believe in Babel Tower; only by believing in them can we survive.”
“The Decompression Password is 9” wrote, “Stop talking – anyway, from now on, I will be devoted to this beautiful woman in black stockings. She is too charming! Mua mua mua!”
“Crimson” wrote, “To be honest, yes, she’s really stunning. I want to buy a figurine of her!”
In just half a month, ‘Nightsaber’s’ popularity had risen considerably online, even to the extent that many fan-made videos about her had appeared on various video-sharing websites.
A character who was both beautiful and cool, possessing great strength, always garnered significant popularity!
Bai Yan looked through the video comment section and noticed the presence of the user “Autumncamesoon”.
This user had posted a link about the Babel Tower Aid Group during their previous communication.
Bai Yan had applied last time, hoping to join, but failed to pass the review, which left him quite speechless.
Bai Yan pondered for a moment before initiating a private conversation with “Autumncamesoon”.
“Iamseekingexcitement”: “I want to join your group, the one providing assistance to Babel Tower.”
“Autumncamesoon”: “The group has already been sealed off.”
“Iamseekingexcitement”: “Why?”
“Autumncamesoon”: “Perhaps someone doesn’t like our behavior, but there is really nothing to be said. The people at Babel Tower ultimately live in a different world from us, and this matter ends here.”
Could it be that this person’s words meant they had already given up?
Bai Yan contemplated for a moment before continuing to type.
“Iamseekingexcitement”: “I don’t think so. Babel Tower is the true guardian of this city, but they are also human and need support from others. I want to learn more about Babel Tower and offer any help I can provide.”
“Autumncamesoon”: “Do you really think so?”
“Iamseekingexcitement”: “Yes, but you don’t feel that way anymore. I am disappointed. I will find my own way.”
“Autumncamesoon”: “Okay, next week at the same time, come to the number two server of this game and register an account with your current name. Someone will message you privately then… regarding the Babel Tower matter.”
Shortly after, “Autumncamesoon” sent over a link to an obscure game.
After reading it, Bai Yan fell into contemplation.
Indeed, they had shifted to operating on a more secretive level. Speaking of which, were these people truly fans of Babel Tower?
“Or perhaps they are simply conducting other activities under the guise of Babel Tower?”
Bai Yan decided to investigate the situation personally.
“Moreover, even with this approach, it’s not secretive enough, and you are likely to be targeted by the Demon Hunt Agency.”
——
A few days later.
Morning.
Tatsumi City maintained its facade of tranquility as people rushed through its streets amidst the incessant hum of passing cars.
In the center of the city square stood a bronze sculpture dedicated to the urban pioneers who built the city.
A dozen or so white doves perched listlessly on the sculpture, their gray-white feathers dusted with fine particles.
The red light changed to green, and the crowd surged outside the square, while the fearless white pigeons gazed upon the unchanging scene that had endured for years.
The dust on their wings trembled ever so slightly.
The tremor quickly intensified, causing the white doves to startle and take flight, while those near the city center square became aware of the ground beneath their feet shaking.
“Earthquake!”
Someone shouted loudly, followed by screams and chaos. Cracks appeared on the ground in the center of the square, and people rushed hurriedly toward the outside.
After several minutes of intense vibration, the bronze sculpture of the city’s builders collapsed with a deafening roar.
A massive white obelisk erupted from the ground, reaching skyward with its pointed apex.
Thousands of onlookers witnessed this spectacle!
Half a minute later, the vibration ceased, and countless people looked up at the same position.
A white obelisk, towering over fifty meters high, stood in the center of the city square. It emitted a soft, peculiar radiance reminiscent of gentle sunlight.
The citizens couldn’t help but stop and gaze, experiencing the rays of light scattering around their bodies. Each person could feel warmth emanating from within themselves and spreading outward.
After a while, someone suddenly wondered aloud, “I feel so comfortable…”
“I feel very relaxed, as if my body has become light and agile.”
“My eyes no longer ache. What could be the reason?”
“Oh, my waist feels much better now.”
After staying for a while, many people experienced a reduction in physical ailments and fatigue, and the closer they got to the white obelisk, the more pronounced the effect became.
This was a miracle!
The citizens realized this, and almost every person with health issues at the scene was delighted. Many middle-aged and elderly people tried to get closer to the white obelisk.
“Do not move forward! Stop! All of you, step back!”
A blonde woman in a white suit suddenly materialized and stood before the white obelisk, coldly blocking everyone’s path.
She was around 27 or 28 years old, with a tall and slender figure nearly reaching 1.8 meters, and long blonde hair cascading down to her waist. Her icy blue eyes and noble features gave her a beauty akin to an iceberg.
She was Adelaide, who possessed a quarter Ice Demon ancestry and held the position of captain in the 12th squad of the Demon Hunt Agency in Tatsumi City. Lin Bian, by comparison, commanded the 1st squad, and they were of equal rank.
She wore a white down jacket unsuitable for the season, had a lady’s cigarette dangling from her mouth, and held a sharp white-and-blue spear in her hand.
“Get back!”
The woman, who perfectly embodied the characteristics of a “goddess,” swept her ice-blue spear and created a thunderous barrier around herself, causing anyone who approached to be pushed back several meters by the faint electrical currents.
“This is for your own good. Don’t carelessly approach this inexplicable object. It’s no different from committing suicide!”
People gaped at the woman in astonishment, whispering and murmuring amongst themselves in hushed tones.
“Is that a superhuman?”
“It seems so.”
“She is quite pretty, but just a little old.”
“Ah, this is exactly to my taste!”
These little brats actually said I’m a bit old! They really don’t understand the charm of women. She donned sunglasses, turned around, and squinted up at the towering white obelisk.
In Adelaide’s eyes, there was a faint hint of surprise and fear.
What the hell was this thing?
“Get out of the car, get out of the car, evacuate the crowd!”
A fleet of armored vehicles swiftly arrived at the scene, with Night Watchers and combat support personnel emerging one by one, quickly surrounding the white obelisk.
The onlookers were rapidly dispersed and a police cordon was established, with no citizens allowed within several kilometers.
After a while, a helicopter hovered above the white obelisk, and more Night Watchers appeared.
Lin Bian, Alan, and Bai Yan arrived at the scene in the same helicopter.
Today was actually Bai Yan’s first day reporting to the field team, but after going to the office, he learned that the team leader had gone to the city center, so he followed Alan here.
He gazed at the towering Adelaide, lost in thought. This captain was about the same height as himself, yet she still wore high heels… did she really enjoy looking down on people like that?
Adelaide studied the white obelisk that emitted continuous sunlight, her eyes brimming with vigilance and apprehension.
She turned and walked over, looked at Lin Bian who was drinking, and said, “This damn thing gives me a strong feeling related to the ancient gods, and we absolutely cannot act recklessly.”
“Well, I feel the same way. The taste of the ancient god… it’s just too mysterious. Why did this kind of thing suddenly appear?”
Lin Bian frowned, his heart filled with shock. The strong and rich presence of the ancient gods emanating from the white obelisk was unconcealed, even making him gasp for breath.
The stronger the person’s INT, the more they felt oppressed!
If a mythical ancient god were to descend upon this world…
Then regardless of the Demon Hunt Agency, Black Star Faction, or “Pastor” and “Queen of the Scarlet Moon,” everything in Tatsumi City would be as insignificant as insects, easily crushed to dust by the ancient god!
Alan hesitated to speak, then attempted to speak again, but hesitated once more.
He covered the black tower-shaped mark on his right arm momentarily, holding his mobile phone, and approached with sweat beading on his forehead.
“Well… Babel Tower, Babel Tower has posted a video.”
Lin Bian and Adelaide immediately turned to look at Alan, and then Adelaide noticed Bai Yan standing beside him.
She narrowed her eyes and said, “Another troublesome child has arrived? Our team has truly become a shelter. Anyway, let’s not discuss your matters for now. Show us the video.”
“What do you mean? How could I be a troublesome child? Even the professors at university know how motivated I am!” Bai Yan muttered to himself.
A new Babel Tower video had indeed appeared on the mobile phone.
And the content of the video was… a fragment showing the emergence of a white obelisk from the earth.
The crowd exchanged confused glances, and in their hearts, filled with fear, they already understood one thing.
The clandestine entity behind Babel Tower’s creation was none other than the mythical ancient god long submerged within the annals of history!
So, this was already beyond the scope that the Demon Hunt Agency could confront.
Adelaide took a deep breath and studied Bai Yan’s face, as if she wanted to say something to her new subordinate. However, she turned to Lin Bian and said, “My current suggestion is to have Eyes of the Empire send someone over.”
Her tone was solemn as she added, “The people of Babel Tower may already be beyond the reach of the Demon Hunt Agency.”
Lin Bian remained silent for a long time.
“Ah, I understand.”
Bai Yan, as a novice field worker, said nothing.
He stood silently behind Alan, listening to the speeches of the seasoned Night Watchers.
Then, Bai Yan calmly raised his head and looked at the towering white obelisk that continued emitting sunlight, feeling the soft warmth seeping into his limbs, with a faint smile on his lips.
