Rays of deep red light fell on the high-backed chairs beside the long bronze table, and the members of Tarot Club ushered in a new gathering.
Leonard was not used to this sudden change of place, and there were many people around him who were surprised. He was stunned for a moment before reacting. Together with "Justice" Miss who took the lead in greeting, he first greeted Mr. "Fool" at the top of the long table, and then greeted the other members.
There were not that many people here last night, but it looked like a gathering place for Nighthawks Tingen Team... After sitting down again, he muttered, looked at "Fool" again, and asked with a respectful attitude that was completely different from what he thought:
"Dear Mr. "Fool", I found 5 pages of Emperor Roselle's Diary."
After learning last week that the diary left by Roselle was an important item for this party, he found the opportunity to borrow these rubbings and copied copies from Saint Samuel Cathedral's database, and wrote down some of them with difficulty.
If Old Man is willing to help me, I can write it all down at once, but he can't come here... Leonard thought with some regret, but soon found that he was the only member who submitted the diary. Apart from him, apologies kept coming one after another.
Did I hand in too much at once? Three or even two pages might be better...
With the help of Mr. Fool's power, Mr. "Star", who manifested a thick stack of parchment, suddenly regretted it.
Heh, he must be regretting whether he turned in too much at once. According to my estimation, the diary saved by Saint Samuel Cathedral will not exceed twenty pages, or even only ten pages. After all, no one can crack this thing, and it does not have special powers. Even within the church, only idle people like Old Neil have time to study it. Alas...
Seeing Leonard twisting his body uncomfortably, "Fool" Klein sighed, opened the diary in front of him, and prepared to enter the exclusive reading time.
The failure of other members to submit diaries did not surprise him, but "Hermit" Cattleya had not provided diaries for two weeks, which made Klein a little worried about whether there was something wrong with "Queen Mystic" behind her.
According to Angel, Bernadette and Queen Anne's Revenge went to Leusel Harbor on the west coast of Intis for half a month. This happened to coincide with the time when "Hermit" failed to provide a diary. Klein couldn't help but daydream about what the eldest daughter of Ghost Ship and Roselle, who was on the Angel level, was plotting.
Of course, the physical distance will not erase the mystical connection. The two can communicate at any time through messengers, which means another possibility. "Queen Mystic" does not provide diaries because of some concerns, some hesitation... If you want to obtain the diaries in her hand that have not been spread to the world, maybe I, or the loved ones of "Fool", have to find a way to meet her?
Klein, who decided to make this request to Cattleya later, put down his worries and looked at the diary in his hand.
As expected, he had already read most of the diary submitted by Leonard, and even two pages were those saved in Tingen City Nighthawks Squad. The rest were mostly the emperor's love affairs in his middle age, only one of which was useful.
"On September 28, Issaka left. She was full of hope, but I knew that she failed to gain me and her child.
"This is the confidence of a Knowledge Mentor.
"Of course, her purpose is very simple. She just wants to have one of my children. Even if it is an illegitimate child, she can get unimaginable benefits. But I can see that there are some people's plans above this, which may be due to psychological induction or the temptation of benefits.
"I will find them, but first, getting that Sealed Artifact and using the Beyonder Characteristic to promote 'Mystery Pryer' Pathway Sequence 1 to 'Knowledge Emperor' is the most important thing.
"Haha, they want to control my fourth child? After Bornova, I have decided not to give anyone another chance, not even any god!
"Bornova, alas, I owe him so much. Although he has received the favor of God and is even expected to become Saint when he becomes an adult, in the eyes of Bernadette and I, he should have a freer and happier childhood."
Withdrawing his gaze, Klein subconsciously analyzed the era when this diary was written.
There is no doubt that Roselle, who is Sequence 2, has entered middle and old age and gave birth to Bornova Gustav. According to historical records, this was roughly after 1175 and before 1192. The more specific time is difficult to find out. After all, Roselle usually does not write the year in his diary.
In addition, what shocked Klein was that he originally thought that the romantic emperor would leave countless illegitimate children and spread his bloodline widely. Unexpectedly, he had an inexplicable complex and was unwilling to leave any heirs at will. So far, the only ones known are the eldest daughter Bernadette, eldest son Ciel and second son Bornova.
It can be seen from the diary that he was very dissatisfied with Bornova being blessed by God of Steam and becoming Blessed. Is this because he jumped to "Mystery Pryer" Pathway in his later years?, one of the reasons for breaking up with Church of Steam... No, the most important reason must be that the road to "becoming a god" is blocked by God of Steam. After all, Sequence 1 of "Savant" no longer has any remaining characteristics...
Finally, which forces are directed by the emperor's anger and doubts? They actually want to have a child of the emperor. Is Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun imitating Church of Steam, or is it another secret sect... I think of the "Primordial Moon" hidden in Bayam "" believers try to control the descendants of Ciel, the "Artisan" Sharff, Klein thoughtfully.
After a while, he put down the parchment, looked at "Star" Leonard, and whispered:
"What is your request?"
Can you still make a request? I thought collecting diaries was just a "duty"... Leonard felt happy at first, and then fell into thinking. After a short silence, he replied thoughtfully:
"I want to keep it for when I need it."
Ha, it fits his character very well...Klein nodded slightly and glanced at the other members who were waiting quietly:
"You can begin."
"Hanged Man" Alger immediately looked at Angel opposite and said:
"'Empress' Miss, the items you asked me to handle in the last operation were sold for a total of 5,400 pounds. I can hand over the money to you after the party."
The last time... was the time when I rescued Sharff and took away almost all his Mystical Item?
Angel nodded clearly and replied:
"Just give me 5,000 pounds."
Although "Hanged Man" already had a share of the spoils when dividing the profits, in view of the other party's busy efforts to sell the "stolen goods", Angel still left another part to the other party.
400 pounds is mine...Alger didn't hesitate too much, nodded in agreement, then looked at the new member Mr. "Star" and said apologetically:
"Sorry, the Mystical Item you need was not found."
Among the stolen goods for sale this time, there was a piece of Sequence 7 and Mystical Item that somewhat met the needs of the other party. However, firstly, it had been ordered by others, and secondly, it did not reach the level of "2" level Sealed Artifact and could not be sold at a high price. Therefore, Alger was not left to "Star".
Others also said that they had not found the corresponding items yet, which made Leonard, who had just submitted the diary and was quite happy, a little disappointed.
"I have a Mystical Item that meets your requirements, but it has many negative effects and is difficult to avoid. Are you willing to listen to it?"
Suddenly, the "world" at the end of the long table spoke.
Klein? Is he going to sell me a Mystical Item?
Leonard was startled, and subconsciously looked at the other person, realizing that the member whose face was hidden under the double cover of the hood and Gray Fog didn't seem to be joking.
"Tell me about it."
He said with hope.
"It's called 'Word of the Sea'. It can release lightning and take people flying... It has three negative effects. It occasionally sings a song, likes to trip and beat its owner, and it will also attract Lightning Strike during thunderstorms..."
Listening and listening, Leonard's expression inevitably changed to Distortion.
This piece of Mystical Item, derived from the characteristics of "Ocean Songster", is indeed powerful and can make up for his lack of attack power as "Soul Assurer". Even if he is promoted to Sequence 5, "Spirit Warlock" still needs such a versatile piece of equipment.
But the negative effects are equally unbearable. His liking for singing will expose him in hiding, and even interfere with his actions to attract Dream Invasion and comfort Spirit Body. His tendency to hit the owner and attract Lightning Strike will put his life in danger...
Maybe Old Man can steal some of its negative effects, or at least have a way to reduce its frequency... Leonard thought with some expectancy, nodded and said:
"I'll think about it and give you an answer soon."
"Can."
Klein controlled "the world" and replied.
He promoted this item to the other party because he knew that the "Marauder" Angel in Leonard's body was likely to have the ability to limit the negative effects of Mystical Item, especially for this kind of item with certain living characteristics, "threat", "intimidation" or simply using personal suppression would do.
After all, "Fool" did it before!
He didn't even ask for a price, so he assumed that Klein wouldn't cheat him... I'm afraid in the eyes of others, it's no longer a secret that "Star" and "The World" know each other in reality... Watching the brief conversation between the two, Angel cursed, glanced at "Hermit" Cattleya, and said:
"Ms. 'Hermit', is your Artisan available now? I want to make the 'Iron-Blooded Knight' trait into Mystical Item, to be precise, a melee weapon."
"Iron-Blooded Knight"... What is that Pathway, how many is Sequence?
Leonard, who just had the hope of getting Mystical Item, thought subconsciously.
"He can start making the items you need at any time, and the fee is 8,000 pounds, paid in advance."
"Hermit" Cattleya replied without hesitation.
When other people heard the price, they straightened up involuntarily.
Before this, the most expensive transaction they had seen was only around this amount, and that was the price of the entire Mystical Item, not just the production cost!
But Angel is not too surprised. After all, the characteristics of "Iron-Blooded Knight" have reached Sequence 4, possessing a touch of divinity. Only Demigod or High Sequence's Artisan can handle it, so the cost will naturally increase.
But she still asked:
"Does this include an 'introduction fee' of £2,000?"
"It's not included, but since this is your first time, I can waive this part of the fee."
Cattleya pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose and replied leisurely.
Free of 2,000 pounds... She is showing favor to me because I am about to be promoted to Sequence 3? There is still the factor of "Queen Mystic" Bernadette... Angel muttered and happily accepted the other party's kindness.
After agreeing to trade immediately after the party, everyone entered the next step.
"Recently, Backlund and 'Blasphemer' Amon's Avatar have been secretly active."
Turning around and looking around, "World" Klein said in a hoarse voice.