Prizport.
A young man with black hair and black eyes, a gaunt face, and a monocle over one eye rode a bicycle, wobbling slightly as he leisurely returned to the front of his home.
With an obvious smile on his face, he opened the mailbox and took out the newspapers and letters inside.
At that moment, he suddenly pinched the monocle over his right eye and chuckled to himself:
"Alvin Abraham? This is a Miracle Invoker's ritual, isn't it?
"Seems that near the Hornacis mountain range, He defected to Evernight and obtained the protection of Concealment?
"Truly interesting!"
…
Backlund, No. 7 Pinst Street.
Leonard, who had originally been summarizing the cases Sherlock Moriarty had been involved in, suddenly heard a sigh—one that undoubtedly came from the old man.
He immediately put down what he was doing and lowered his voice. "Old man, what happened?"
"The Abraham family is about to revive…" Pallez's aged voice carried obvious emotion, a mix of sighing reflection and envy.
Both were angel families that had gradually declined. Abraham had reached a turning point in fate, while Zoroast was still struggling to survive under Amon's shadow.
"Abraham? I remember you mentioning that they were great nobles of the Tudor Empire, even ranked above the Amon family," Leonard asked in surprise. "What happened to that family?"
"Alvin Abraham has just become an angel, and He carried out a continent-wide 'broadcast' to announce it," Pallez replied.
"A continent-wide broadcast? Why didn't I hear anything?" Leonard asked in confusion.
Pallez let out a chuckle in his old voice. "Because only beings at the angel level or above can hear it.
"Of course, angels who are not good at handling 'information' are excluded."
I see… But that's still terrifying. Is this the might of an angel? Leonard mulled over the old man's words for a moment, then asked after some thought:
"Why would that angel named Alvin Abraham announce his advancement?"
Pallez chuckled. "Of course it's to complete the advancement ritual!
"Also, the situation on the Northern Continent is rather subtle right now. I suspect He's also waiting to see what price the various countries will offer… After all, no nation would refuse an angel's allegiance at such a time.
"And the Abraham family has been silent for a long time. If they want to revive, they really do need to first attach themselves to a country and restore their noble title."
Hearing this, Leonard asked in confusion, "The Northern Continent's situation is subtle? I don't see it at all. Where exactly is it subtle?"
Pallez fell silent at once. He said nothing for a long while, and only after quite some time did he speak:
"Alright, I've already said enough today. I'm going to rest. You should get back to your work."
Hey, old man, that brush-off is way too obvious! Leonard shouted a few more times inwardly, but received no response. Left with no choice, he picked up the files again and resumed reading.
…
Backlund, Bridge District.
The "Mystic Queen" Bernadette naturally also received Alvin's "announcement," and she couldn't help but murmur to herself:
"Alvin Abraham… I remember Father once asked Uncle Benjamin about this person's deeds… I never expected that after disappearing for over a thousand years, he would return as an angel…
"But this method doesn't resemble an Apprentice pathway ability… Could it be a Grade '0' Sealed Artifact collected by the Abraham family?"
After using her Prophecy ability to probe a bit and gaining no information, Bernadette set the matter aside and took out paper and pen, beginning to write a letter to Cattleya.
Previously, she had used the Eye of Pryer to peer at Pale Death. Although the process had been extremely "dangerous," she had still gained something.
"Lamia… Giuseppe…
"Why would people from decades ago be connected to the true name of that hidden existence, 'Liu' 'Bo' contained within Pale Death?
"The people I sent out haven't gathered detailed intelligence yet. Perhaps I can use Roselle's diary to ask that 'Mr. Fool for answers?"
…
Feysac Empire, in a small town within the Antals mountain range.
After receiving "Alvin's announcement," the "Duke of Terror" Yaldabaoth curled his lips and thought to himself:
"Has it already begun?
"Just as Lord Oliver predicted, his later self would inevitably avoid the trap he left behind in the 'Soul Stone'…
"But that doesn't prevent Lord Oliver from ultimately taking the dominant position in the final fusion.
"However, the only variable at present is the 'Seal of Calamity'… Even I can't see through what exactly He has arranged."
…
Bansy Harbor.
The three-in-one evil spirit of Sauron Einhorn Medici, who was "creating" a mural, also stopped what he was doing.
"A mere Miracle Invoker dares to be so flamboyant? Is he not afraid of being directly wiped out by Evernight and Storm?
"Even your Abraham ancestor Bethel was exiled!" Medici sneered outright.
Einhorn on the right immediately retorted, "Medici, did you sacrifice your brain to the True Creator? Even though he switched to Miracle Invoker, whether it was the previous Door pathway or the current Fool pathway, both are synonymous with being 'hard to deal with.' How could he be caught so easily?"
"Heh, no matter how hard to deal with, wasn't Antigonus still locked in the Evernight Kingdom? Isn't Bethel still exiled beyond the world?" Medici mocked.
Einhorn argued with Medici for a few more lines, but never heard Sauron speak. Realizing something, they asked together:
"You seem to be hiding some secret?"
"No!" Sauron denied flatly.
"You're lying!" Medici and Einhorn said in unison. "Ever since hearing the 'announcement,' your mood has been quite good!
"Did you secretly strike a deal with someone behind our backs?"
Yet no matter how they pressed him, Sauron ignored them, merely thinking calmly:
At last, I see the dawn of breaking free from these two fellows!
…
While many angels were either pondering or discussing what changes the Abraham family's return to the continental stage would bring, Ebner had already brought Dorian and the others into the "chariot."
Although this alien "Goddess of Wealth"'s carriage did not look very large from the outside, its interior contained another space, enough to accommodate everyone guarding the foot of the Hornacis main peak.
—After "announcing" his advancement, this location would inevitably be discovered by interested parties. Leaving as soon as possible was the better choice.
The nine mighty and imposing extraordinary creatures let out long cries at the same time, and the chariot soared into the sky, directly slipping into the Bizarre Domain Ebner had set up with his abilities.
"Alright, I assume you've already confirmed my identity. Now, if you have any questions, feel free to ask."
After pretending to instruct the "Saintess of Yellow" Natalia to serve tea to the Abraham family members, Ebner leaned back against the chair of the main seat in imitation of The Fool and spoke casually.
(End of chapter)