Pale white streams of magic power burst from the displayed artworks, converging toward the very center of the estate.
Suffused with magic power, an illusory figure slowly rose.
The figure shifted continuously before finally condensing into a familiar face dressed in golden-white clerical robes.
Ademos wore a gentle smile, and his eyes possessed a lucidity that recording magic could never imitate. "Chen Xi, Lin Yue, long time no see."
"The real you?" Chen Xi immediately recognized the difference and asked curiously.
Chen Xi was not at all surprised that Ademos had retained his memories through the Regression.
After all, if that had not been the case, he would never have deliberately left behind a prearranged recording with Lord's Cross.
"Yes." Ademos nodded slightly.
"Actually, if I hadn't been worried that the Lamenter would invade the Black Moon Empire after my evacuation, you should have successfully triggered my recording the moment you set foot in Black Moon territory."
"But in order to reinforce this recording, I limited its activation range to the Black Moon Royal Palace and my residence."
"Of course, the fact that you came here means something went wrong with that projection."
At that, Ademos smiled faintly. "Since I don't know which part of the message was actually conveyed, to save time, you can ask me whatever you need to know."
"Alright." The two answered in unison, then began considering their respective doubts.
But before that, they had to ask the most crucial question.
"Where did you relocate the Black Moon Empire to?" Chen Xi asked.
"The Oracle Empire. After Grycis learned the full story, he gladly accepted my request."
Ademos added, "You must also make your way to the Oracle Empire."
"According to the plan, the world's only four remaining peak sixth-rankers will soon gather there."
Hearing this,