CHAPTER 660: CHAPTER 405: THE TRUE DEATH GOD’S DEPUTY (2)

Previously, I was always puzzled as to why, on both the pre-rebirth and post-rebirth world lines, Ke Yiming would target the Saville Family despite having no direct connections with them.

Now, everything has come together. Ke Yiming does not have any personal vendetta against the Saville Family; instead, he acted on the orders of the Creator Organization.

After listening to these words, Ke Yiming frowned and questioned, "All of this is just conjecture. Where is your evidence?"

Lu Heng turned to look around the room and said, "At first, I couldn’t be one hundred percent sure about your identity either, and there was no direct evidence to support my suspicions about you.

"However, when I entered this room, I had my answer."

Everyone was curious about this answer and couldn’t help but prick up their ears.

Ke Yiming’s expression became more serious, and he quietly waited for Lu Heng to continue.

Lu Heng took a breath and said, "When I walked into this room, I detected a faint smell of blood."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room sniffed the air and rubbed their noses.

"There is indeed a bit of a bloody smell, but it’s very faint."

"Why would there be a smell of blood?"

Everyone turned their eyes to Ke Yiming, waiting for his explanation.

Ke Yiming rolled up the sleeve of his right arm with his left hand, revealing a bandaged wound on his forearm: "I got injured during a previous fight, and I’ve been treating the wound. Is the smell of blood that strange? Do you need me to unwrap the bandage and show you?"

As he spoke, he was about to unwrap the bandage.

Lu Heng replied, "No need to unwrap it; I know you definitely have a wound, because you needed a wound to cover up the smell of blood in the room."

Ke Yiming showed a helpless expression, spread his hands, and asked, "Still won’t let me go? What can a wound prove?"

Lu Heng smiled and said, "Using a wound to mask the smell of blood is a good trick. However, you made a fatal mistake.

"With your Source Energy Level, a fight that happened half a day ago would have seen the wound healing over without bandaging, just from your body’s self-healing ability. There wouldn’t be a smell of blood lingering in the room.

"As for why there’s a smell of blood, it can only mean... you were a bit hasty."

Upon hearing this, everyone present showed puzzled expressions, and Ke Yiming also furrowed his brow.

Lu Heng continued to uncover the mystery: "The smell of blood in the room didn’t come from your wound but from... the blood transfusion you underwent after losing a lot of blood."

Upon hearing this, Ke Yiming’s hand under the table slowly clenched into a fist.

Lu Heng continued, "As for why you lost so much blood, that’s what I meant by you were hasty; it’s because you regained the Death God’s Deputy Scythe.

"The raid by the Creator Organization’s team into Kolos City today had two purposes: aside from wanting to take the Three Commanders Statue, the other purpose was to deliver the scythe to you.

"You were indeed in a hurry because once you regain the Fourth Transition Rank, your Combat Power will soar exponentially.

"However, the Death God’s Deputy class is somewhat special, requiring a sacrifice of a large amount of blood to attain, specifically 30% of your total blood volume.

"This level of blood loss would be fatal to a normal person, though a Superpower User can withstand it, but would also fall into a weakened state.

"Therefore, after the Death God’s Deputy scythe absorbed the fresh blood, you needed to replenish your blood immediately.

"You stayed in the inn room all day essentially to undergo a blood transfusion for recovery; the blood was likely prepared in advance.

"I must say, your original plan was very well thought out.

"You first abandoned the Death God’s Deputy class so that the Elf Clan found no Fourth Transition Rank in their assessment of you.

"Once the Elf clan completely lifted their suspicion of you, you would then reclaim the Death God’s Deputy class.

"Normally, the Elf clan wouldn’t check your class again after their initial verification, allowing you to shed suspicion and successfully infiltrate Kolos City.

"I have to admit, you almost succeeded. Unfortunately, you were too impatient."

"As for the evidence you require, it’s simple. Re-assess the class to determine if you possess the Death God’s Deputy class."

Queen Orelana looked at Fiona and said, "Call over an Arcane Master to reassess his class."

At this point.

Ke Yiming slowly exhaled and said, "No need for reassessment; the Death God’s Deputy is indeed on me. Lu Heng, your analysis is almost entirely correct. I am indeed a member of the Creator Organization’s raiding team, code-named ’Life Engraver.’"

Upon hearing this, Fiona and the other elven guards drew their weapons, encircling the inn room and readying themselves.

Ke Yiming continued, "You’re right, I was indeed hasty, but it wasn’t entirely my fault. I have to quickly obtain the last Commander Statue of the Anti-Demon Alliance Army."

Although his identity had been exposed, he remained composed, sitting in place without any intent to struggle.

In fact, no matter how he struggled, it would be in vain.

This was Kolos City, the main city of the Elf Clan; even if he risked his life, escape was impossible.

Thus, he had no intention of resisting, remaining calm, and looking into Lu Heng’s eyes, said, "I wish to negotiate terms."

Lu Heng was curious about what cards he still held, asking, "What do you have to offer?"

After some consideration, Ke Yiming said, "I can provide information about the Three Commanders Statue of the Anti-Demon Alliance Army in exchange for my life."

Lu Heng shook his head, declining, "We already know this information, and it isn’t enough to trade for your life."

Ke Yiming shook his finger and said resolutely, "No, you don’t know. I’m certain this information can save my life. I don’t even require you to release me, just to spare my life. You can detain me first."

Lu Heng exchanged a glance with Queen Orelana, seeing her approval in her eyes, and then said, "Then we shall see if the information you provide is truly of value."

Ke Yiming pondered for a moment and said, "You should already know that the Three Commanders Statue of the Anti-Demon Alliance Army is the key to unlocking the Xiling City underground seal.

"That information is indeed not valuable, so I want to reveal more hidden details about this seal.

"You may have guessed that there is an Abyss Pollution Source in the Xiling City underground seal, but it has always been sealed underground.

"Don’t worry, that’s not the information I’m referring to. What I really want to say is...

"There is an Elf Sword Saint’s body inside this underground seal, immersed in the Abyss Pollution Source for hundreds of years.

"The Bone Sovereign discovered this Elf Sword Saint’s remains in the seal, and the reason for seeking the Three Commanders Statue is to open the seal, retrieve the Elf Sword Saint’s body, and resurrect it as a Skeleton Servant."

Hearing this, everyone present showed shocked expressions.

Especially Queen Orelana and Fiona, as they already knew who this Elf Sword Saint’s body belonged to.

Naturally, it was Terres’ teacher, the previous generation’s Elf Sword Saint, Santos.

The Bone Sovereign can resurrect creature bones into servants, whether it be Frost Bone Dragons, mammoths, or elves as long as their bones remain, he can resurrect them.

However, after death, elves typically undergo a ritual to return to nature.

Elves who return to nature do not leave remains behind, but in special circumstances, when an elf does not undergo the ritual, it is possible for a body to remain.

The previous generation’s Elf Sword Saint, Santos, entered the mountain’s underground spring to eliminate the pollution source of the Moon Well in the Heath Mountain Range but never returned.

After the Moon Well in the Heath Mountain Range was thoroughly contaminated, the Elf King Talnas led the Arcanist Army to seal the Moon Well.

Subsequently, the Elf Clan abandoned Xiling City, leaving the sealed Moon Well dormant underground for three hundred years.

Now, the Bone Sovereign has discovered the Elf Sword Saint’s body in the seal.

Once the Elf Sword Saint’s remains are resurrected into a Skeleton Servant, it will cause great physical and emotional distress to the Elf Clan.

After sharing this information, Ke Yiming asked, "Is this information enough to spare my life?"