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Klein's body trembled slightly, feeling a surge of information instantly appearing in his mind. His eyes suddenly widened as he realized that the hidden existence before him was indeed the one he had invoked earlier by chanting its honorific name.
Looking at the somewhat flustered Klein, Aaron's majestic voice echoed in the empty palace:
"A very interesting human. I sense a familiar aura about you. The omen of Apocalypse is becoming increasingly clear."
A familiar aura? The mysterious gray fog space unconsciously appeared in Klein's mind, and his heart instantly leaped to his throat. Just as he was still wondering about the meaning of "the omen of Apocalypse," he heard that ethereal and majestic voice again:
"There are some people here similar to you. I have established a regular gathering for them, and I am the witness."
After a period of calm, Klein realized that this hidden existence did not seem to be like the evil gods described in the records and ancient texts. Perhaps it was just the calm before the storm, but at this moment, he had no other choice.
A smile appeared on his stiff face, and Klein said respectfully, "Great Lord of Order, may I apply to join that gathering?"
"You may, but you cannot reveal it to others without my permission."
"Alright!" Klein responded without hesitation, thinking about hurrying back, no, reporting to the Nighthawks tonight. This world was too dangerous.
Klein, who had expected to return to his room, found himself suddenly sitting on a stone chair, and several other figures distorted into existence on the surrounding stone chairs.
The gathering is starting already? But I haven't prepared anything yet? Klein was momentarily dumbfounded and could only remain silent, cautiously observing this secret gathering, while comforting himself internally:
"This is also a very good learning opportunity. I hope they can share more hidden knowledge. Maybe I can even use it in the next Tarot Club..."
As Klein pondered, the other members were also secretly sizing up this new member, who still looked like an ordinary person, guessing why he had been chosen.
Frank, however, didn't have so many thoughts. He was very excited at the moment and didn't pay attention to the newly arrived Klein, saying with an invigorated expression:
"Mr. Blessed, thank you for your help and insights. I have successfully developed mushrooms that can grow and reproduce by devouring flesh and blood in dark environments."
Speaking of this, he awkwardly scratched his head and added:
"There are many drawbacks as well. If the activity is not eliminated, no matter what those mushrooms turn into, they will actively absorb surrounding flesh and blood, including human organs."
"Most importantly, they cannot distinguish between normal flesh and blood and the flesh and blood of Monsters, nor can they effectively process the latter, accumulating corresponding toxicity or madness."
"This is not a perfect experiment, but I have used all available methods. I do not believe my direction is wrong, therefore it is my Sequence that limits my abilities."
"I have thought it through clearly. I want to advance to Sequence 5 'Druid,' and now I only lack one main ingredient: 'Life Tree Root Crystal.'"
"The Captain said that this material has been monopolized by the Church of the Earth Mother, and it might only appear on some ancient hidden islands. I wonder if Mr. Blessed has any clues?"
An otherworldly version of a mad scientist? Klein looked strangely at the fanatical Frank, secretly guessing if this guy was from the Church of the Earth Mother.
After all, "Mother Earth Church" was generally the honorific name used by Feynapotter people who believed in the Earth Mother. Non-believers either called it by its full name or referred to it as the "Church of the Earth Mother." Klein, as a top student from Tingen University, still knew these common facts.
Klein secretly noted down the "Captain" and "Sequence 5 Druid" mentioned by the other party, which might be hidden knowledge. A majestic and awe-inspiring voice echoed in his ears:
"You have done very well. I will request a material from the Church of the Earth Mother. I hope you do not disappoint my expectations."
Aaron, disguised as the Blessed and manipulating a sub-consciousness to make the promise, nodded with satisfaction as he looked at the increasingly excited Frank and the other moved members.
Seeing Frank stop speaking, Louise looked around and said calmly:
"Help me keep an eye out for the recent whereabouts of the 'Blood Moon King.' I am willing to pay 200 pounds for any useful information."
How much? Klein's face, shrouded in dark gold mist, twitched. 200 pounds for a piece of information, equal to more than a year of his salary?
Secretly noting down "Blood Moon King," Klein wasn't really coveting the 200 pounds; he was just curious about who a person worth so much money for a single piece of information could be.
As he let his imagination run wild, Sid Watson stood up and bowed to the illusory figure on the throne:
"Recently, a prominent figure seems to have appeared in the Repose Faction of the Numinous Episcopate, and they have clashed with the Royalist several times. However, due to the presence of the Eternal Blazing Sun Church, these conflicts have not escalated."
"But I have already received news that the prominent figure in the Repose Faction is preparing to support a group of low and mid-sequence Beyonders to advance in a certain secret place, and I am one of them."
"I hope to conceal the aura of having become a 'Spirit Medium.' I am willing to sacrifice 500 pounds to gain your protection."
Klein's heart couldn't help but twitch. He recalled his empty wallet and dismissed that unrealistic idea. He also felt that the title "Spirit Medium" sounded somewhat familiar. It took him a few seconds to realize that Ms. Daly, who had performed the spiritual mediumship for him, was a "Spirit Medium."
Rubbing his forehead with a slight headache, the information he had received tonight was truly beyond his expectations. However, he didn't forget his own predicament. After hesitating for a moment, he still spoke when no one else was talking:
"I would like to know information related to the 'Antigonus Family Notebook.' Um, if the information is useful enough, I am willing to provide assistance once for free afterward."
His voice grew less confident, but he was currently penniless. Others casually mentioned hundreds of gold pounds, while his 17 pounds were not even enough to get by.
He could only shamelessly overdraw on the future, using a promise to pre-pay for the reward. To Klein's surprise, this seemingly unreliable trade condition was actually accepted by someone.
Aaron leaned back in his chair, chuckled softly, and slowly spoke:
"That notebook originated from the Antigonus Family of the Fourth Epoch. They were great nobles who mastered the Seer Pathway. After being exterminated by the Church of the Evernight Goddess, it fell into the hands of the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery, and was later given by Roselle to Zaratul, the current leader of the Secret Order."
"Hmm, he is an Angel."
"That notebook covers the trivial matters of the Antigonus Family, including secret transactions with members of the Tudor Family, the situation of the Nation of the Evernight, and..."
At this point, he paused and added with a playful tone:
"The complete Beyonder Potion formulas for the entire Seer Sequence."
"It will secretly drive others to deliver itself into the hands of the Antigonus Family descendants, and at the same time affect those who read its contents, causing them to commit bizarre suicides."
Klein's hand trembled slightly, and he forced himself to speak calmly:
"Thank you for your answer. That is very useful information. I will remember my promise."
Now he understood the true reason for his predecessor's suicide, and his heart felt bitter. Moreover, he had also gotten involved with the Secret Order. Just then, a familiar voice drifted into his ears again:
"I also sell various charms. They are affordable and powerful, truly a weapon for self-defense."
Listening to that voice, like a Demoness's temptation, Klein's mouth twitched, but he still painfully chose to purchase it.
The meeting quickly came to an end. Klein somewhat clumsily followed the other members in standing up and bowing, and his consciousness blurred for a moment before returning to the real world.
In the somewhat dim room, Klein, who had used blood to replace some missing spiritual materials, watched as the 10 gold pounds placed in the center of the altar were sucked into a deep, illusory Door, and a silver charm shimmering with electric arcs appeared.
Ignoring the pain in his wallet, Klein hurriedly placed the charm close to his body. This was currently the strongest single-attack charm he could afford.
Feeling the faint tingling sensation from his chest, his heart finally settled down a bit. After tonight's Chaos Council, he now had an immense desire to become a Beyonder.
"Tomorrow, after Benson and Melissa move to a new house, I'll go find the Captain. Perhaps Seer truly is my destiny..."
Klein cleaned up the traces and sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly at the crimson moonlight. The Captain's previous narration had given him many concerns:
The future lack of Sequences, the various out-of-control Beyonders, the credibility of Emperor Roselle's diary, and the illusory whispers that drove people mad and led them to depravity, all mixed together into a swamp hindering his progress.
However, after learning the information about the "Antigonus Family Notebook," that sense of destiny finally prompted him to make a decision.
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July 2nd, 1349, Monday, Tingen Blackthorn Security Company.
Roxanne, who was about to slack off, suddenly shivered when she saw Aaron unexpectedly appear at the door. She quickly stood up and spoke somewhat nervously:
"Duke, the Captain didn't go out today. I'll call him for you..."
Aaron smiled and waved his hand, saying gently:
"No need. Just take me to Leonard."
Roxanne paused, didn't ask further, and led Aaron towards the secret door, saying as they walked:
"Leonard is in the underground office area. Please follow me."
Passing through a series of doors, some closed, some ajar, Roxanne led Aaron to a very stylish room. Before Roxanne could knock, the door opened from the inside.
"Poet" Leonard stood stiffly at the doorway, giving a dry laugh:
"Mr. Duke, please come in!"
Watching Aaron enter the room, Roxanne finally breathed a sigh of relief. The oppressive feeling she had felt earlier finally dissipated considerably, and she hurried off to report to Captain Dunn.
Ignoring Leonard's nervousness, Aaron casually found a chair and sat down, saying in a calm tone:
"It's time to pay you, Old Man Pallez."
Translucent patterns emerged from Leonard's body, condensing into 6 charms in mid-air. Aaron gently raised his palm, and the order mist sealed the room.
Otherwise, such strong spiritual fluctuations would definitely be detected by the nearby Chanis Gate.
The charm with the strongest spiritual fluctuation was a translucent, dark black charm like crystal. The remaining 5 charms were similar in appearance, strange charms with transparent and translucent interweaving.
A faint light appeared, and Aaron's finger gently touched, as streams of information emerged in his mind. These were the four divine symbols and magical marks given by Pallez Zoroast, all from the Marauder Pathway.
The "Fortune Stealer" charm, made using Amon's Worm of Time, carried the strongest power and could mislead enemies, causing them to make Errors in judgment. It could even affect Angels to a certain extent, though the effect would be much weaker.
The remaining 5 Worms of Time, originating from the Jacob Family demigods, due to their inherent level limitations, could at most only affect Sequence 3, and were crafted into three types of charms.
The "Deprivation" charm could steal the target's three previously used Beyonder abilities, tracing back in reverse order from the most recent one.
The "Aging" charm could effectively affect the enemy, causing them to lose a large amount of life and enter an aged state.
The most bizarre "Parasitism" charm had two copies, which could create "Worms of Time" with short lifespans, quietly "parasitizing" within the target's body, controlled by the charm user.
Satisfied, Aaron put away the 6 charms. Just as he was about to say something, he heard a knock on the door. His powerful spirituality directly allowed him to sense the arrival, which was none other than Dunn, the Captain of the Nighthawks.
Retracting the order mist, Aaron shook his head with a smile, looking at the stiff-faced Leonard, and quipped:
"Young man, those who bravely forge ahead are the true protagonists, you know. Go open the door. I probably won't be coming to Tingen for a while, so it's best to handle some things beforehand."
"Hmm, take me to Old Neil of the Nighthawks team."
His face flushed a bit, Leonard, not daring to talk back, consciously walked in front, opened the door, and whispered to the Captain:
"Captain, Mr. Blessed wants to see Old Neil. He's currently teaching Klein. What do you think..."
Listening to Leonard's questioning tone, Dunn looked at Aaron, who had walked out, and respectfully said:
"Mr. Blessed, has Old Neil committed some mistake? As his Captain, part of the responsibility is mine."
Aaron gently shook his head, motioned for Dunn to lead the way, and briefly replied:
"He has been corrupted!"
In the underground armory, in a narrow room, Old Neil, with white hair and dressed in a classical black robe, stopped his explanation of Spirit Vision and looked in surprise at the open iron door.
Klein, who had already become a Seer, also curiously turned his head, seeing the grim-faced Captain and Leonard, and at the very back, the Duke he had met once before.
The gold in Aaron's pupils suddenly brightened, clearly seeing the pair of transparent, cold, and emotionless eyes without eyelashes in the void behind Old Neil!
Raising his right hand, the order mist instantly sealed the room, isolating Old Neil from Klein and the other two. The Ring of Mysteries emitted a faint glow, and Aaron spoke coldly:
"Hidden Sage!"
These almost illusory eyes seemed to be stimulated, condensing one complex and illusory symbol after another. A large mass of chaotic and useless knowledge transformed into an illusory ball of light.
At the edge of the bright yellow light, a nearly transparent, bizarre figure formed. Those illusory eyes looked at Aaron, and a torrent of knowledge surged outwards, as if wanting to burst everyone's brains.
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