Moonlight

Chris Empire, Northern Province.

Rhode rode in a carriage past a church of the God of Fire.

In the Old Continent, apart from the decline of the Church of the Goddess of Light, the worship of the Mother Earth, the God of Fire, the God of War, and the God of Knowledge was widespread.

As for the followers of the God of Ocean and the Goddess of Storm, they were active in the coastal and archipelago areas of the two continents, and were mostly sailors, navigators, and adventurers.

In the Northern Province, the belief in the God of Fire is deeply rooted.

'The emblem of this deity is a burning flame. Recently, the Church has issued a series of edicts encouraging innovation and exploration among artisans, seemingly planning to extend its reach to the fields of 'artisans' and 'machinery'...'

A string of intelligence flashed through Rhode' mind.

A moment later, he stopped in front of a manor.

Good day, Mr. Reeves!

The owner of the manor is Rivi Ker, who likes to flaunt that he has one-eighth noble blood.

In the Chris Empire, this is a clear dividing line!

According to ancient laws, anyone who wanted to become a high-ranking military officer had to have their ancestors verified to have at least one-eighth of noble blood.

People from humble backgrounds, whether they go into business or politics, will find that there is a transparent ceiling above their heads once they reach a certain level, which they can never get over.

The higher the rank of an official or general in the empire, the more stringent the criteria for determining bloodline.

The power structure of the entire empire was like a pyramid, rigid and ruthless.

"Oh, my friend, welcome! I really liked the gift you brought last time, I loved it so much."

Upon seeing Rhode, Reeve immediately greeted him with a smile.

"That stone sculpture, from the Rodan Family, is only worthy of your status."

Rhode suppressed his nausea and smiled in a compliment.

"That's true... to let it circulate among the lower classes is a desecration of the honor of the nobility." Levi said matter-of-factly, "And... I promised you what you said last time; I'm willing to be your introducer."

"Thank you so much."

Rhode quickly bowed.

The extraordinary circle of the Chris Empire is extremely exclusive; to join, one must undergo a long period of observation and testing.

And this Rivi does indeed possess the ability to recommend people to join the ' Moonlight Society '.

'Although the Moonlight Society is just a small organization, once you join, you'll have access to resources...' Rhode' heart burned with excitement.

Several days later.

He followed Reeves, disguised slightly, and entered a Black Market.

On the four walls of the hall, a large number of wooden signs were hung, indicating the demand for buying and selling.

With just a quick glance, Rhode felt reassured.

Selling extraordinary materials from the New Continent here usually yields a 50% premium. If you encounter urgently needed or rare items, the price can easily double or even several times over.

"Alright, everyone, please sit down."

After a brief commotion, a dozen or so masked men dressed in black robes sat down at a long table.

The president of the Moonlight Society tapped the table. "Before we begin, let me introduce a new member, Mr. ' Black Bear '! He was introduced by ' Pointer '."

Rhode felt many eyes on him, but he didn't sense much danger.

After all, a fourth-tier master-level professional is no ordinary person anywhere. If placed in an organization like the Bureau 11, they could at least be in charge of a city.

"Initially, it was just an exchange of information."

The president's voice was calm. "First of all... many Church are looking for something, or rather, a living thing, promising a generous reward for anyone who provides clues."

He had a servant hold up a blackboard with a simple chalk drawing on it.

'What the hell is this thing?'

Rhode felt an urge to make sarcastic remarks the moment he saw it.

Because what was drawn on the blackboard was a sphere with wings!

"It's eerie and powerful... If you encounter it, remember not to be reckless!" The guild leader added, "There's another request: someone wants to find a high-ranking expert with the [Medium] pathway, at least level five!"

Rhode's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly lowered his head.

After the party, Rhode rode his horse to a villa by a lake.

"Anfei, I'm back."

He tied the horse up in the stable and hugged Anfei.

"Your younger brother is here, in the living room."

Anfei blushed and pushed him away, whispering.

"Oh?"

Rhode walked into the living room and, sure enough, saw Sulu engrossed in eating a bowl of beef spaghetti.

Ever since tasting Anfei's cooking, Sulu has frequently come over to freeload meals.

Anyway, he has the ability to Spirit World Travel, so coming and going is very convenient for him.

Seeing you like this puts my mind at ease.

Sulu looked up and saw that Rhode was in a very stable condition, so he couldn't help but smile.

"Perhaps it's the peaceful life here that has given me comfort."

Rhode sat down on the sofa and tossed a black bag over. "I happened to go to a secret gathering today and only brought a few extraordinary materials. I didn't dare to bring too many at once..."

Although storage Curio are rare, Green Tree Castle still has some in stock.

If all else fails, Sulu can go to the Spirit World to find suitable materials to make it.

Although the space isn't very large, it's sufficient for transporting some smaller extraordinary materials.

"The Moonlight Society just a small gathering. I plan to develop it for a while before moving on to something more upscale..." Rhode briefly recounted his observations of the day, especially the two bounties. "... Although the requirements are strange, the rewards are incredibly generous. Just providing a clue is worth a thousand gold coins..."

"Winged Angel? A fifth-tier [Medium] Pathfinder?"

Sulu sighed inwardly, feeling that nothing was peaceful anywhere, and advised, "It's best not to get involved in these two missions."

"I see..."

Rhode solemnly assured him that he knew Sulu was an advanced [Medium], but of course he wouldn't betray his brother for gold coins.

"Besides..."

Sulu handed another pouch of Curio to Rhode: "I'm preparing to travel for a while, maybe a few months, maybe a few years, maybe even a decade or more."

"So long?"

Rhode was quite surprised.

"Yes, I have to go."

The key to understanding [The Planeswalker] lies in traversing different worlds, and with the clues left by Sivinardo, Sulu feels that it is worthwhile to visit that world.

"Then... promise me you'll come back, no matter how long it takes."

Rhode extended his hand.

He knew he couldn't stop Sulu's decision.

"Rest assured!"

Sulu extended his hand, and they clasped hands tightly.

After dinner, Sulu returned to Green Tree Castle and had Beatrice come forward to massage his temples.

"Well..."

After a long while, he finally let out a sigh.

This exploration of the Dream of the Ancient God, while yielding much knowledge of the divine realm and a world coordinate system, also seems to have a downside.

The resurrection of Sivinardo, in particular, has attracted the attention of numerous Ancient God forces.