Eternal Thief

Damien’s eyes flickered with a hint of vigilance when Prosperity Matriarch called him an ‘Oracle’.

In an ambiguous yet respectful tone, he probed, “Since exalted Wealth King called me an ‘Oracle’, do you believe in ‘higher power’?”

“You have guts, boy, to question this King.” Prosperity Matriarch coldly berated as the bright hall suddenly turned dim, and the warm atmosphere turned slightly chilly.

In an even tone, Prosperity Matriarch said, “Don’t get ahead of yourself. I didn’t grant you an audience because of your little trick, but your origin piqued my interest. Are you a disciple of the Divine Wise Atoll? Did the Divine Wise Atoll want to break their treaty and cause chaos in lands?!”

Despite the Prosperity Matriarch’s even tone, Damien felt terrifying chills running down his spine as if his neck was touching the sharp edge of a blade.

‘The dignity of a King shouldn’t be challenged for even the heavenly laws acknowledged and pay homage to a King of Laws…this is the King’s Might of an Ascension King radiating her regal ‘will’!’

Damien’s expression was slightly pale as only now did he understand that his plan was utterly ridiculous from the start, and he had thoroughly overestimated himself; at least, facing an Ascension King now was too soon.

However, now that he was riding a tiger’s back, he had to go all the way. Despite his apprehension, he knew Prosperity Matriarch was showing her authority and warning him not to get ahead of himself. He was only alive because of his lineage as the “Son of Heaven.”

Taking a deep breath, he bowed in front of the Prosperity Matriarch and apologized, “Please forgive my antics, Exalted Wealth King. But I’m not a disciple of this Divine Wise Atoll. In fact, I’ve only heard this name for the first time in my life. I only serve Heavenly Justice.

“Furthermore, I have no malicious intention towards anyone, and my only enemy is the Sky Stealer. He’s the true threat to everyone, even the rules and laws are in danger because of his abominable existence!”

Hate and killing intent flashed past Damien’s eyes as he looked at Prosperity Matriarch who seem to have a glimmer of curiosity in her profound enthralling eyes, “That’s why I came to the Prime Heavenly Wealth King Sect and revealed my origin because the Justice showed me the ‘Prophecy Plaque’ of the Founder Patriarch of the PHW King Sect!”

Prosperity Matriarch’s eyes finally showed a hint of surprise. She coldly said, “Despite your claims, it’s hard to believe your words because even the Divine Wise Atoll’s Sacred Oracle, who is an Ascension King of Fate Law, can’t see the Prophecy Plaque.

“But I still can’t overlook the fact that you know about it somehow. You even use the term ‘Son of Heaven’ instead of ‘Heaven’s Chosen’. Back then, you were going to say that I want to find the truth of *&^%*…”

Strangely, Prosperity Matriarch’s words turned into gibberish just like Damien’s back in the Prosperity Evaluation Chamber.

Her eyes narrowed dangerously, “You were aware that the laws would react strangely and instantly hide these words as if the very world itself forbade them. So, who really are you?”

Damien ambiguously looked at the Prosperity Matriarch, and then suddenly sighed in resignation, “Exalted Wealth King, you can easily deduce if I’m telling the truth or lies, after all, I’m but a humble 7-Star Ascension Grand General. Moreover, I won’t dare to lie in front of you nor deceive your exalted self.

“I’m the Advocate of Heaven, descended upon these Heavenly Lands to ensure its Justice, and hunt the enemy who threatens the Heavenly Rules and Order. Previously, you called me an ‘Oracle’, but I’m neither an oracle nor a seer.”

A cruel glint flashed past Damien’s eyes, and with a derision, he scoffed, “In fact, those Oracles and Seers are nothing but clowns trying to peer into the Heavenly Fate; they are not different from parasites who also steal from their creator in the hope of escaping the inevitable.

“I absolutely condemned those parasites, and I vowed to bring Heavenly Justice to them. I’m the Heaven’s Advocate, and I receive ‘orders’ not oracle or miracles. Justice is absolute and inexorable.”

Suddenly, the scale mark on Damien’s forehead shimmered, and all the fear in his person vanished, and King’s Might surrounding Damien suddenly vanished…no, it escaped!

The Prosperity Matriarch naturally noticed this, and a clear shock surfaced in her eyes as she looked at Damien with disbelief, ‘Only a King’s Might can tackle another King’s Might, but he made my King’s Might retreat, only a Transcendent might be capable of that! Could he really be someone sent by ‘Heaven’? But it’s not possible. Heaven is without conscience or bias; it exists in rules and laws. How could it suddenly start sending champions, and why now?

‘It’s probably one of those mysterious ‘puppeteers’ of Upper Heaven, or he was somehow contacted by another senior member of our sect who had ascended long ago! But I can’t ignore this Heaven’s Advocate’s existence anymore because he might become a variable in my plans. However, compared to him, the other one seemed extremely… ordinary.

‘So, does this mean the other one is only a Heaven’s Chosen, and this one is the Son of Heaven? But the records of the founder only state that the Heaven’s Chosen will be the Son of Heaven. I need the real one…’

Prosperity Matriarch had never thought she would fall into such a huge dilemma all of a sudden, and Damien’s existence had clearly confused her entirely, for nothing was making any sense.

Nonetheless, Prosperity Matriarch won’t miss this chance and her plan, which had started to concoct ever since the day Ace had shown his ‘Heaven’s Chosen’ talent, and she needs the real Heaven’s Chosen to move further.

That’s why Damien’s sudden appearance made her confused, and now, after witnessing Damien’s mysterious power and his zealot-like behavior, she knew controlling Damien was far more troublesome than Ace.

In fact, since the moment Damien had appeared in this place, she wanted to control his mind and then infiltrate it to get his secrets, but it was Damien who remained unaffected.

Before she could use a more direct approach, Damien suddenly made her King’s Might retrieve. Although she wasn’t trying her best, this made her somewhat vigilant of the ‘Heaven’ behind Damien.

Nonetheless, as an ancient monster, the Prosperity Matriarch has countless ways to achieve her goals and control Damien just enough to steer him in the correct direction. She has also found this way.

“Alright, you made your point. You’re not an oracle or seer; you’re Heaven’s Advocate. I acknowledged your existence!” Prosperity Matriarch tonelessly stated before her eyes flickered strangely, “Tell me everything about your goals, and how they can benefit me and my sect. Afterward, you need to clear your identity as the only Son of Heaven.”

Damien was relieved when Prosperity Matriarch didn’t act on his deliberate provocation, but her last words made him frown, “I don’t understand? I’m the only Son of Heaven!” His words were filled with confidence and even with a hint of arrogance.

Prosperity Matriarch’s eyes seemed to have a hint of a smile as she replied, “Sorry to disappoint you, but there is another Heaven’s Chosen who has appeared a few months ago. I’m not calling him the Son of Heaven since he didn’t claim to be one, a completely normal reaction.

“But as far as I know, there can only be a single Heaven’s Chosen who can then awake as the Son of Heaven. Although these are mostly legends, they are closest to the truth since many King sects have similar details.

“However, no one has ever seen a Son of Heaven, and their traces seemed to have vanished from the annals of history, just like Heaven Defiers. But if you are claiming to be the Son of Heaven after merely destroying the Prosperity Evaluation Chamber, then the other one is also a Son of Heaven!”

For the first time, Damien showed an expression of incredulity, and doubt surfaced in his eyes as he muttered, “It’s impossible!”