Host, Please Be Honest! What Exactly Are You?

Chapter 685  Finale

Time, they say, is a flowing river that never stops. In the wee early hours of the morning, the first rays of dawn popped their heads over the horizon. The world has changed. It had been TWO years since the Underworld Revelation. Historians now called it the EXO-era. Two years and the world was still adjusting to its new reality. Back then, creatures of imagination and nightmare poured forth on that day, throwing humanity into chaos. Demons, ghouls, and otherworldly abominations wreaked havoc across the globe. For a terrifying time, it seemed as though humanity might fall.

But they didn't. They fought back, adapted and survived.

Taking a look out their windows, one can see several Floating islands slowly drifting by… Only those with the Profession of Exorcist, can venture into such places.

The new professions that had emerged, from Ethereal Engineers to Exorcists, represented humanity's ability to turn adversity into opportunity. The blending of technology and magic had opened up possibilities we were only beginning to explore.

In the homes of many, one can now see several floated objects strategically placed around their homes. Who would have thought that humans would now rely on such things like Crystals and pendants to protect them?

These crystals could now be sold from the Global Tian Exorcism Board. They provide extra protection, destroying all evil that dares to try stepping into the room. Of course, the premise is that the demon trying to get in, isn't stronger than the inscriber. There are such protective coins, crystals, talismans, and charms for varying prices. After watching that battle go Live, everyone has long since been afraid of everything around them. And in the span of 10 years, so many strange things have continued to happen. Now, there was no need to hide it. The S.N Department could be seen moving about daily, still saving lives, despite the enemy losing back then. Everyday, there will be reports of all sorts, and even Warnings about High powered creatures on the loose. Yes.. Today's world was strange.

Now, even murderers could be caught by asking the spirit of the deceased.

Everyone now learned that after death, there's something called the Heavenly Hour that calls spirits at an appointed time. Some spirits indeed choose to resist, spirits with too much vengeance in their hearts. Of course, the longer the spirit stays in the human world, the faster it forgets its identity and its reason for hate.

However, with Exorcists around, they can recall everything about the unidentified ghost. Mommy…

Now, murderers were wetting their pants, as the floating souls of their victim's could pinpoint them after cleaning from an exorcist. FUCK. The world is suddenly too dangerous for killers. You kill your father to inherit his property, only to be caught in the end by your father's ghost.

You stab your husband for his property, so you can run away with your lover. However, you get caught in the end thanks to these noisy Exorcists and the pesky Ex-husbands who refuse to be dead and gone. Hell! Why don't you just leave with the heavenly hour? Why are you still here?

Didn't you say you loved them?

Can't you just forgive me and move on to Purgatory where you will be judged?

Several killers were grumbling hard about this matter. Of course, more and more people were also petrified when knowing what happens on Judgement day after their deaths. What? n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

You say they will go their ages of punishment in the hands of the monsters below?

One shouldn't forget that although the Underworld demons were haughty and wicked, they had a role to fulfill in the abyss, and that was executing Judgment. And with the way demons hate humans, doing these things was like a form of relief. In the end, the world has FUCKING changed. Some loved it, and some… despised it.And at the center of this, was the SU CLAN. Its incredible how fast the mighty Su Clan fell out from the top 6 Households. Too much of their dark past was revealed, causing them to lose some of their wealth. They had indeed fallen from the top 6 Household positions, but… they were still wealthy, nevertheless. …

Many woke up today, even more excited than ever.

Hayle Vicoto was one.

But why the excited?

Well, that was because today, he and several others who passed the National Examinations for Exorcism, will finally start their journey as Exorcists!

Hayle could hard;ly hold his excitement in. It was said that before the war, they used to do examinations every 3~4 months. However, since humanity's victory, things have slowed down considerably. Now, examinations are only held once a year. Everyone had been specifically told that the examination was something no one can cheat on. Today, several passengers poked their heads out their windows when seeing the various groups of people walking on, towards the many grand portal spaces. On such days, people would gather in hundreds and thousands, to admire the chosen Exorcists who would be entering the academy for the first time. In truth, they gathered so they could take a peak of that mysterious world through the giant portal. "Wow!" Someone exclaimed. "It's so grand… Did you do that? What sort of creature is that? A dragon?"

"So cool! I just saw a giant magnificent bird with several people on it!"

"Hey… Why don't I have the ability? Who doesn't want to be like these chosen ones?"

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The more Hayle heard, the more his chest began to swell. They were just like superheroes. But how did they identify them?

Those accepted as Exorcists, all wore prominent uniforms made and accepted globally as the uniform they must wear before entering. This made it easy to identify them in the crowd. Just peering through the giant portal, the onlookers spotted new species of plants and animals. One should also know that after the war was won, some regions on the planet became more flourishing than others, with resource energy in the atmosphere needed for cultivation. However, technology was always a must. Despite how many people enter the academy each year, only a small fraction of humans have the potential of being exorcists!

Today, several people could only look at the Portal's entrance with awe.

A lot has changed in just 10 years.

Hayle stared at the gigantic portal, his chest continually rising and falling. Can you feel it? Can you feel his heart throbbing wildly?

Soon, it was time to venture in… and… sure enough, he wasn't disappointed. The world in here was mythical, with his adventure feeling like it was straight out of a movie. That's another thing that changed, the movie industry. The horrific blockbuster movies that came out could make many feel numb. But it was worth it, since these movies were incredibly educational. How to evade vampires, werewolves, Medusas… you name it. The public now knew what to do to protect themselves from these creatures until an exorcist can banish these creatures away for good. Soon Hayle arrived at the Academy site, staring at the now popular Half lion head man–Pandrol. And beside him were all Elders and Top senior disciples within the academy, people who were extremely famous around the world. "It's Elder Gia!"

"I must be dreaming, is that Elder Ghu Hands his Wife!"

"Hold on, Elder Hou!"

"AHHH! Elder Sheng!"

"Card Elder… Elder Haru!"

"Oh my God, is that Senior Disciple Ghu Sota, in the flesh?"

Many couldn't believe such a welcome. HISS~

Hayle sucked his breath, feeling reverence in the presence of Royalty. That's right, they were Royalty for him.

But what he did not know was that there was an even bigger surprise awaiting him and the many newbies around. After the excitement, everyone soon realized that these Elders and top disciples had their eyes focused behind the crowd of newbies. Then, their stoic faces showed child-like excitement, causing everyone, including Hayle to throw their heads behind their shoulders in confusion. Hayle swore with his life, he had never seen a cooler entrance. A Golden stairway suddenly appeared from behind, and a figure with a lazy demeanor and his hands in his pockets, slowly walked down. He had promised he would stop by every now and then. That was a promise he made before taking off. It's been years… 10 years since they saw this figure. However, the excitement he brought out, was one could accomplish. "WELCOME HOME, Grandmaster Accountant."

Dorian looked at the grand welcome scene, the corners of his lips slowly raising high. Despite coming for just a few days only, he had to admit that he would miss this place dearly once he leaves. "I'm home."

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Well, it has been a blast writing this novel. I know I took too many breaks, but it was all for mental health and adjusting to adulthood. However, we finally did it. We completed the book. But of course, how could I have done it without any of you?

There are just too many people there. Unlike I'm the King of Technology, the list here is too long, surprisingly. If I start writing it now, I'm afraid I'll have to write a new book again. This is 2025. This year, I've decided to be more active than before, so please forgive my old actions. There was just too much going on, but not anymore. Once again, thanks for the SUPPORT GUYS!