Ivas led Sherlock to the Chapel of St. Genevel.

- Yes, the place where he plans to take Sherlock to complete the ritual is the basement of the Chapel of the Candles.

Although it doesn't look good, it's a little bit jumpy...... But according to Ehuas's understanding of prayer, the candle should not care about this.

Because there is no Mithra, and the process of completing the ritual belongs to the realm of devotion.

Rounding, this is also a worship of the candle.

“…… Do we have to be here? ”

But Sherlock was clearly a little weak-hearted.

In other words, Sherlock, who grew up in Avalon, didn't actually understand from the bottom of his heart what a "fictitious god" was. In his cognition, Mithra is still regarded as a real god or a heretical god.

"Because we're in town."

Ivas explained, leading Sherlock down the dimly lit staircase deeper into the cellar, "This ritual normally requires a natural grotto. Moreover, the orientation of the grotto must be strictly chosen, and it needs to be 'from Taurus to Aries', and it is called 'the place of birth'. ”

"It seems to be a hassle." Sherlock commented.

"It's just a nuisance. So I need to use the ritual field to create a usable 'place of birth'...... Then it needs to be a sacred enough place, one that is as isolated as possible from the influence of the path of love, but at the same time it must not see the light, it must be underground, and there must be enough space. ”

Ivus turned around and spread his hands: "Then tell me, where else can I go besides here?" ”

This is the cellar used by the church to store ceremonial wine.

Ivas had already reported to Bishop Mathers last night...... As a result, Bishop Mathers' reaction was strange.

The bishop said that the key is with you anyway, and you can go if you want.

…… Strange, where did I get such a big face?

Although Ivus was a little confused, he decided to finish Sherlock's ritual first.

"You're right."

Sherlock nudged Ivus, who was blocking the way, "But don't suddenly get in the way of the stairs. I almost bumped into you. ”

"You can't touch me with your little body."

Ivas scoffed.

Hey, if you say that, I'm going to try—

Sherlock raised an eyebrow, but chose to remain silent. After all, it was now Ivas who was busy with himself, and it was not polite for him to quarrel with Ivas at this time.

Although he didn't know if the ritual would succeed or not, Ivus's attitude alone was enough to move him.

As they continued downward, Ivas began to explain to Sherlock the occult principles of the ritual.

"Do you know about precession exercise?"

"It's a bit impressive."

"To put it simply, every time the sun passes a year, when it returns to the time it was a year ago, it has a slight distance from there. So the winter solstice point has to be moved westward every year...... It's small, but it's there.

"It takes 26,000 years for the sun to return to its true original place, so 26,000 years is called a great year in astrology. Because of this, one-twelfth of it ...... That is, about 2,160 years or so, there will be new constellations on the vernal equinox where the sun appears.

"The history of mankind has only recorded one great year. And before the beginning of this year, it is the age of the elves.

"We are currently in the Pisces era, which began about 2,000 years ago. The Pisces epoch is preceded by Aries, while the preceded by Aries is Taurus. Some astrologers believe that the history of mankind began with the 'lion', while others believe that it began with the 'Libra'. Personally, I'm leaning towards the latter – because the sun in this generation is incubated by the Libra, which is a metaphor for a sand timepiece. ”

Ivas said as he descended to the bottom of the cellar.

He snapped his fingers, and the cellar suddenly lit up—

Twelve astrological symbols of different colors, one after the other, are lit up from the walls of the cellar. Slightly lit up the dim "cave".

This is a symbol that Ivas used to draw from the wall using the twelve metal gemstones representing the zodiac and dipping them in the essential oils of the twelve plants representing the zodiac. He poured his mana into it, demonizing it.

In order to get these essential oils, he specially woke up the king, who had not yet slept, and took the freshest and best goods from him.

And along with it, there was a black bull.

It lit up with a golden glow—the same rune lit by the mana infused by Ivus. On the body of the black bull, in seven different languages, verses in praise of the sun were written. Sherlock knew only six of them, and the rest seemed to be Old Horus.

“…… Do you still know Horus? Sherlock was a little surprised.

"I asked Mentor Bard to help translate."

Ivus replied honestly, "I'll still be able to transcribe it." ”

…… Well, that's one way to do that too.

But......

"Does it have to be so urgent?"

When it came to the end, Sherlock hesitated a little: "Could it be that we are troublesome too many people?" ”

"I'm the one you trouble the most." Ivus glared back at him.

"I know."

"Shut up when you know, don't be depressed."

Ivus said angrily.

After a moment, Ivas sighed and explained, "This ritual has an invisible need, and that is 'I must do it immediately.'" When you hear about this ritual, do it immediately. Because Aries is a pioneer, a warrior, a teenager, a fearless and a survivor...... So the success rate will be much higher. Because 'intrepid pioneers are more likely to survive', astrology with Aries as the main house has such a need, and the more reckless you are, the luckier you will be.

"How can a person who hesitates and hesitates become the sun and Mithra?"

…… I didn't, I wasn't.

Sherlock thought in his heart.

But he watched intently at the scene in front of him, shocked by the mysterious ritual.

Although Sherlock knew nothing about rituals, sacrifices, or astrology, he could intuitively feel the sacredness.

"Go and strip naked and kneel down on that shelf. There's a small empty space down there, and I've made room for you. You can curl up like a baby...... Remember to curl up in a ball, but don't hold your head in your hands. Don't be wary of your back. ”

Ivus commanded, "I'll bring the cow over in a moment and let it rest on you." Then I kill the cow, and you pray below. When the blood flows on you, and the ox dies, the ritual is successful. ”

“…… Won't I be trampled to death by a cow? Or what if the cow stuns me when it falls? ”

"It's possible."

Ivus said coldly, "That's the failure of the ritual. But as long as you're fearless enough, then the ritual should be successful. ”

"Then what should I pray?" Sherlock was silent for a moment, then asked.

"Whatever," replied Evas, "because the key prayer is with me, so feel free to do so over there." You can read whatever you want, you can talk to whichever pillar god you want, it doesn't matter if you just pray and want to get yourself a wife. ”

Outrageous.

Sherlock shook his head.

But he decided to trust Ivas anyway.

So he obeyed Ivus's words and knelt down into the little hole.

As Ivas said, this is the "womb" that Ivas has built for him. It's just enough to make him curl up in it tightly, and it won't be uncomfortable or empty.

The upper and lower planks fit just above his head and toes, while the sides made it necessary for his arms to be curled up in front of his chest. Everything is just right.

…… Perhaps, Ivas is really professional.

The thought crossed Sherlock's mind.

Soon, he felt a darkness in front of his eyes.

It wasn't that he had fainted, but that the bull had been led and had been led over to obscure the light of the luminous symbol on the wall.

"What's your birthday, Sherlock?"

"January 6th - you're only asking for my birthday now?"

"That's Capricorn. It's okay, it's not too late to ask, just mention it. ”

Ivus smiled and said, "Get ready for the ceremony, boy." ”

(End of chapter)