Free Web NovelChapter 583: Chapter 57: Stoking the Flames
The cooperation Hecate spoke of.
In fact, it’s not complicated at all; one might even say it’s quite simple.
Empowerers in each region are bound to local legends due to their Authority Abilities, so when they travel to different regions, they are more or less affected.
This influence is hard to eliminate.
And the solutions are nothing more than a few types.
The first is to tough it out, relying on the compatibility between the Source Canon behind one’s Authority Ability and the local legends.
This approach is the most commonly used and also the most effective.
Because much of the legends, like that of the Home God or the Sun, though named differently, are largely similar across different regions.
Those with such Authority Abilities can choose to force their way through. Although they will still be suppressed, and some extended abilities might be significantly weakened due to incompatibility with local legends, they can still be used.
Of course, the convenience of this approach is crucial, requiring no fancy tricks. Moreover, personnel sent on field missions by most organizations are carefully selected, with their Source Canon of Authority Abilities being universal enough to minimize influence.
The second option is when one’s Authority Ability Source Canon finds no equivalent local legend... Then, the method of "substitute one thing for another" is used, adopting the identity of a local, acting as a "vessel," akin to putting on a layer of skin.
For instance, Catherine used this method not long ago.
Although this method allows one to employ their Authority Abilities in foreign lands where no reference legend can be found while minimizing the influence, it cannot be done quietly, and one’s Authority Ability must have a "cuckoo’s nest" capability.
Otherwise, the time required for infiltration and preparation is extensive.
Moreover, this method of disguising... is rootless.
Because those employing such means are mostly Advanced Empowerers; ordinary people cannot absorb Spirits, and even if the "vessel" is an Empowerer, if their Tier is not high, it may not meet an Advanced Empowerer’s spiritual needs.
Catherine managed it due to her identity as an international student, and her Authority Ability inherently had a "cuckoo’s nest" capability, but even so... she still needed an entire school as her nest to provide a constant stream of fear.
Otherwise, relying solely on a few affected Empowerers to absorb Spirits, the moment her avatar starts to split... she might be drained dry.
As for the third method, it’s an extremely idealistic approach like Xia Yue’s.
But this method is often related to the characteristics of the Authority Ability and is not universal.
Xia Yue only needs a handful of domestic soil to roam freely, being an extremely special exception.
And among these options.
Clearly, none suit Hecate.
Her Authority Ability finds no reference legend, cannot directly force through, nor can she employ a cuckoo’s nest tactic because there is no time to prepare. With Hank Machado and others captured, and Catherine killed... she has realized that the Celestial Strategy Mansion probably already has very efficient countermeasures for such scenarios.
She does not wish to take risks.
As for the third method, she cannot achieve it.
Therefore, the choices left to her are limited.
Fortunately, she happens to... know of an invasion method more effective and powerful than the aforementioned ones.
However, this method is more troublesome in practice, requiring not only a "sacerdotal personnel" with intricate connections to the local Divine System but also someone with a sufficiently high Tier. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
And this method is called "Ritual Summoning."
Indeed, it’s just as the name suggests, a simple and unadorned ritual and summoning... using the "sacerdotal personnel’s" influence over the local Divine System to pass oneself off as a member of the local Divine System, thus gaining free movement within enemy territory.
This plan will not only prevent her Authority Abilities from being suppressed but will also greatly enhance her power.
Because she would be walking the Human World directly as a divine emissary.
This is why Hecate must partner with the horse-faced man.
Because he is the most suitable target.
He possesses the Authority of the National Sacrificial System.
His Authority Ability also encompasses both national sacrificial and divine attributes, allowing him to conduct rituals and, given the shared origins, influence the local Divine System... one might say he is the perfect initiator for the ritual and summoning.
There’s no more perfect choice than him.
Of course.
The horse-faced man initially refused her proposal, citing reasons of unwillingness to betray the country, something Hecate had not anticipated. freёwebnoѵel.com
However, as long as the end result is favorable.
Once the individual pointed to by her Authority Source Canon enters the local Divine System.
Then she will become invincible!
For she has tried it several times and is very confident about it.
And Hecate firmly believes... once the ritual succeeds, she will regain the Pope’s trust.
"..."
Hecate looked at the makeshift altar filled with "Holy Artifacts," and at this thought, she gently licked her lips.
"...I need to confirm once more."
But when the horse-faced man cautiously placed the small white flower, symbolizing life and purity, atop the altar, he suddenly stopped, his face once again showing a look of struggle, as he looked at Hecate.
After Hecate revealed her plan to him.
He knew what she intended to do.
To be honest, this decision wasn’t easy for him... because undoubtedly, it involved gambling with his National Sacrificial System Authority Ability, "Five Emperors."
