Historical Figures

Neph stole a glance at Mr. A out of the corner of her eye. A Listener had a distinct advantage at a time like this. He tilted his head slightly, apparently searching for the right angle. Neph looked away, suddenly thinking that perhaps she could get an item corresponding to a Listener.

But the Aurora Order probably already had something like that, didn't they? And chances were they handed them out as rewards...

Mr. A soon finished listening to the instructions and led her out of the temple-like basement. Neph followed quietly, but her gaze gradually grew puzzled.

Her deduction was sound. The True Creator still retained some of his sanity; at least, he ought to be lucid when it came to major matters. In that case, why did he insist on descending?

Could it be to break through the Seven Gods' blockade?

Neph couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it and spoke first. "His Eminence Ouroboros asked me to give you this money."

She drew a stack of banknotes from beneath her cloak and handed it over. Mr. A accepted the money without the slightest hesitation, seemingly finding nothing unusual about it. He merely asked:

"Did Lord Ouroboros say anything else?"

Neph stared at him for two seconds before asking, "Are you working with the Demoness Sect to welcome the Lord's descent?"

"Yes." Mr. A nodded. "Is that why you're here?"

"That's right," Neph replied without a trace of guilt. "I'd like to understand the situation first. Could you tell me about it?"

They had already entered the sitting room. After saying this, Neph sat down naturally. Mr. A took a seat as well, then began explaining the details of their cooperation with the Demoness Sect.

Neph was clearly still a little dazed by how