The [Hanged Man] card?

Bernadette had a very deep obsession with her father.

Whether she was constantly searching for remaining clues or handing over the relevant diaries to the Fool for deciphering, she was always following in the footsteps of Emperor Roselle, wanting to know the true purpose of her father's actions.

She always suspected that her father was still alive.

Luther was confident in today's negotiations because he knew this.

"... are you sure?"

Bernadette asked in a deep voice.

In his later years, Roselle attempted to touch Sequence 0, switching from the "Savant" Pathway to the "Black Emperor" Pathway. Due to the unique nature of this Pathway, even if the Black Emperor is dead, as long as his system remains and the people still regard him as emperor, he may be resurrected from his Mausoleum.

But if a new Black Emperor is born, Roselle will truly have no chance of being resurrected.

There is plenty of corresponding evidence.

Luther remained calm. "George III repealed the Grain Act, used the Great Smog to establish a new Order, inherited the legacy of the 'Blood Emperor,' and abducted people to build his Mausoleum... I myself have seen one of them... These were the 'Black Emperor's' Advancement Ritual."

"If you ask me, this war was probably what George III wanted, and it was also part of his conspiracy."

He looked directly at the "Queen Mystic" and spoke. Bernadette met his gaze, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

"... So what are you trying to do by telling me all this?"

"I'm going to kill him."

Luther answered softly.

The room fell silent for a moment. The tangible puppets and the intangible Servants seemed to be affected by something indescribable, suddenly stopping and standing motionless.

"The thought that such trash, who so readily sacrifices the people, can be made into gods makes me feel genuinely uncomfortable."

Luther continued, his eyes icy, "Queen, I hope to receive your help."

During the Great Smog, Bernadette had many concerns and ultimately did not take action. But now, this matter has crossed her bottom line, and she can no longer stand idly by.

The Queen silently stroked the teacup.

"Of course I want to stop George III's promotion, but I may not be able to cooperate with your actions."

After a moment, she slowly spoke.

There was no way around it; Luther had left too deep an impression on her. Whether it was bombarding the Imperial Palace or Grazing the Red Angel to kill the "Abomination," everything he did was insane and extreme. Following such a self-destructive maniac might mean facing her own demise before even achieving her goal. "That's fine too."

Luther nodded without hesitation.

When it really comes down to it, as long as you still care about your father, you'll have no choice but to step in... he thought to himself.

A few seconds of silence followed, both lost in their own thoughts, neither speaking.

Outside the terrace, golden sunlight streamed down, leaving shimmering spots of light on the crystal-clear sea, creating a scene as beautiful as a painting.

"He couldn't have died so easily."

Gazing at the scenery outside the window, Bernadette suddenly spoke, "I still remember that day. Even though things had deteriorated to the extreme, facing the swarming enemies and traitors, he showed a long-lost smile, full of eager vitality..."

"When I was a child, I often played chess with him. Every time he gave me that smile, it meant he had secretly set a trap... and I never won against that smile."

The Queen looked nostalgic, recalling the days that had passed.

What a good daughter! She has complete faith in Lao Huang...

Luther thought to himself.

He waited a moment, until Bernadette snapped out of her reverie, before asking, "Secrets Suppliant Queen, do you know the Potion recipe for Sequence 2 of the 'Mystic' Pathway?"

After consulting with several people at the Tarot Club, he approached the Queen, who was at a higher level, hoping to achieve a breakthrough with her.

Unfortunately, the other party shook their head.

No?

Luther was somewhat disappointed and said, "What about the Hanged Man card left by Emperor Roselle? Who took that card?"

Roselle left behind twenty-two [Card of Blasphemy] corresponding to different Pathway, which contained all the Potion recipes and Ritual. However, due to the chaos that followed his death, these items were scattered all over the world.

"I've never seen that card before."

Bernadette replied, "I don't know where he hid it, or if someone else took it away."

"All right..."

Luther took a deep breath.

He had originally intended to ask if there was any way to turn the Beyonder Characteristic of the "Discerner" into Mystical Item. However, upon further reflection, he realized that Sequence 2 items were far too high in rank and value, and their crafting difficulty was too great. Giving them to the Queen casually would only cause trouble.

"There's one more thing." He changed the subject. "Do you remember that Emperor Roselle left a box in the Captain's Cabin of the 'Black Throne'? It can only be opened when the holder reaches Sequence 3... Would you be interested in seeing what's inside?"

"... if you can."

Bernadette naturally wouldn't refuse Luther's invitation.

"Brush!"

She raised her hand and waved it lightly, and a translucent rainbow bridge extended from the terrace, looking both peculiar and dreamlike.

The Rainbow Bridge stretches all the way to the Sea.

The two stepped onto the bridge, and when they were close to the sea, Luther raised his hand Tentacle. Streams of light poured out and quickly took shape on the sea, forming a magnificent and huge black sailboat.

"The Black Throne!"

"Snort!"

Antiya, dressed in a long black palace gown, stood by the ship's railing, coldly looking down at Bernadette, her crimson, glass-like eyes filled with disdain. Once the two boarded the ship, her attitude became even worse; she didn't even glance at them, but led them straight to the Captain's Cabin.

Seeing this, Bernadette said nothing and quietly followed Luther into the Captain's Cabin.

The box was on the Captain's Cabin's desk, with a keyhole that perfectly matched the key to the "Black Throne." Although it could be inserted, the Sequence wasn't sufficient to open it. Please remember the only official website for this novel: www. deqixs. org. This is the only website; other websites may be discontinued at any time.

However, Luther can now be opened.

Under Bernadette's quiet gaze, Luther took out the key and inserted it into the hole.

"Call!"

An invisible wave surged forth, resonating with the Spirituality within him. Soon, accompanied by a crisp "click," the box opened a crack.

Luther grabbed the box and slowly opened it.

At the bottom of the box, a playing card lay quietly.

The card depicted a large tree, with Roselle's right leg bound by a rope, hanging upside down from the trunk. Despite being upside down, his face didn't show much fear; instead, he appeared relaxed and at ease, as if contemplating how to escape his current predicament.

"This is..."

A hint of surprise flashed in Luther's eyes.

The Hanged Man sign?