Secrets

This time, the "Ferryman" did not attack Lumian again, and leisurely rowed the gloomy little boat to the other side.

After leaping onto the Wilderness covered with withered blood flowers, Lumian, whose spirituality was almost depleted, jogged towards the high ground piled with bones and Corpse.

After running for only a few minutes, he saw dazzling, dreamlike Starlight seeping into the dim, gloomy sky.

Immediately afterwards, that void was forcibly torn apart, like a transparent Paper.

The crack and Starlight Fusion, solidifying into an open, illusory door.

Standing outside the gate was the "Magician" Lady, who had changed into a loose Orange-Yellow Long Dress.

The "Magician" Lady didn't enter the Underworld; she hovered in the void outside the door, smiling as she looked at Lumian and the others.

"Lady ' The Magician '..." Lumian thought it would be another Temperance Faction Half-God with an Beyonder using the "Death God" Pathway to open the gates of the Underworld to receive him, Sharon, and Maric, but he didn't expect it to be the Major Arcana, Lady ' The Magician '.

Can she find the Underworld?

Could she tear apart the Barrier of the Underworld and create a gate?

Suppressing his doubts, Lumian took two running steps and jumped into the Starlight Gate.

He first felt dizzy and his vision went black, then he saw the clear and pure Darsh Lake and felt the thin air of the plateau.

He reflexively removed the Golden Mask of the Aegis Family from his face, lest he wear it for too long and become a true Undead.

During this process, the figures of the Temperance Faction Half-God Sharon and the "Knight of Swords" Maric appeared to his side and in front of him.

"Thank you." The "Knight of Swords" faced the "Magician" Lady and politely thanked her.

Wearing a small black soft hat and a Gothic Court Long Dress, Sharon nodded slightly without saying a word.

"That's to be expected," Lady Magician replied with a smile. "It's a pity we didn't catch Oseto. What a shame. The Gifted of the ' Great Mother ' are very wary and adept at Rebirth, making them extremely difficult to catch."

The "Knight of Swords" exchanged a few pleasantries and then took his leave.

Before he and Sharon left, he nodded to Lumian in approval.

Although the "Knight of Swords" only asked Lumian to fulfill his promise to help find Oseto, which he had already exceeded, chasing Oseto's Premature Child to the Underworld and eliminating it was another form of help. However, the seriously injured Sharon also helped Lumian control the Goat-Faced Devil, giving him the opportunity to "Harvest" his enemy and take half of the "Abscessed Severed Hand's " body. Therefore, no one owed anyone anything, and there was no need to mention any additional reward.

Of course, building a relationship and strengthening friendships with the "Knight of Swords" was a bonus.

After Sharon and the "Knight of Swords" left, the "Magician" Lady glanced at Lumian and said teasingly, "Are you wondering why I was able to find the Underworld?"

"For those at High-Ranking Being on the ' Apprentice ' Pathway, the Underworld is simply there; there's no question of finding it. Even if it's Concealment, we can easily locate it by observing the ' Gatekeeper ' opening the door a few times and master the ability to summon the Gate to the Underworld. Of course, I didn't summon it; I just opened a door directly."

"Then why did you say before that I should wait for the opportunity to enter the Underworld?" Lumian asked instinctively.

As Mr. The Fool's "Angel of Stars," shouldn't you just open a door for me to enter the Underworld?

What opportunity are we waiting for?

The "Magician" Lady chuckled:

"When you were sent to the Underworld, were you capable of obtaining the ' Abscessed Severed Hand ' part of the body?"

"No..." Lumian replied in a low voice.

Not only can't you, but you might even die on the spot from illegal "Teleportation" as soon as you enter.

This time, with the Guidance of the Temperance Faction and the help of the Half-God, they had the opportunity to take away the mutilated body of "Abscessed Severed Hand" from the Goat-Faced Devil.

Of course, this also increases the additional risks considerably.

"I had a premonition that such an opportunity would arise, which is why I made you wait," the "Magician" Lady said sincerely. "Not every ability can be replicated, and it's very difficult to directly change one's state without using it."

Lumian didn't dwell on the matter and recounted his experiences in the Underworld with Lady. Sharon and the "Knight of Swords" in detail.

Lady "Magician" listened attentively without interrupting, occasionally revealing a thoughtful expression.

"What secrets does That One ' Harvest Goddess ' from the Second Epoch hold?" Lumian asked at the end of his story.

The "Magician" Lady shook her head:

I don't know either.

She paused for a moment and then said, "There are some things I didn't originally plan to tell you so soon, as it's not a good thing for you. But now that you've merged with Ombella's Bloodline and experienced these things in the Underworld, I can tell you a little bit about it."

Do you remember the remains of Ombella that I mentioned?

"I remember." One of Lumian's goals in merging with Ombella's bloodline was to be able to briefly use the "0" level Sealed Artifact formed from that remains in the future.

The "Magician" Lady continued, "Do you know where it is?"

Before Lumian could shake her head, she gave the answer herself:

"It's in New Silver City."

New Silver City? The location of the "The Fool's " Church headquarters? Lumian suddenly remembered the group of half- Giant who made him look like a dwarf.

Are Ombella's remains a level 0 Sealed Artifact belonging to the Church of the Fool in New Silver City?

The "Magician" Lady pondered for a few seconds before saying, "First, you need to understand a piece of Mysticism knowledge: ' Thief,' or Angel who have taken the Error Pathway, can Steal the identity and Destiny of others. In other words, the person whose identity and Destiny have been stolen will no longer be themselves, except for their self-awareness. Their parents will not recognize them, their spouse and children will not recognize them, and they will gradually be rejected by Destiny."

Lumian drew a connection to the "Substitution" in the realm of "Fate," which also involves a person's identity and Destiny.

Although this was very different from the description given by the "Magician" and was clearly on a much lower level, the similarities helped Lumian understand Lady "Magician's" words more easily.

Seeing that he didn't ask any questions, the "Magician" Lady went straight to the point:

"Based on the Concealment I have learned so far, I suspect that the ' Harvest Goddess ' Ombella had her identity and Destiny Steal High-Ranking Being through ' Error ' Pathway, and was then murdered by her own immediate family members who regarded her as an enemy."

"Up to this point, it doesn't sound like there's anything wrong, except the conspiracy is rather horrifying. But think about it: why would the remains of the ' Harvest Goddess,' who was killed by her immediate family and lost her identity and Destiny, appear in the former City of Silver instead of lying silently in a corner of the battlefield?"

"What's even stranger is that the Ancestors of City of Silver clearly knew these were Ombella's remains and knew her true identity. At that time, the Steal effect must have still been active!"

Lumian sensed something unusual about this matter and frowned, asking, "What records or speculations does City of Silver have regarding this?"

"Does Ombella's remains possess any Beyonder Characteristic?"

"No Beyonder Characteristic," the "Magician" Lady replied confidently. "City of Silver doesn't have many records about this either, because the Third Age, ruled by the Ancient Sun God, was in between. But their Ancestors mentioned that the ' Harvest Goddess ' came to City of Silver on her own. Heh, strange, isn't it? As for the rest, you can read about it when you can briefly borrow that '0' level Sealed Artifact. Now is not the time."

This confirms that there are quite a few mysteries surrounding Ombella... Lumian cautiously asked, "What does the Goat-Faced Devil mean when he says I kept the egg for myself?"

The "Magician" Lady stared at Lumian and the book for a moment and said, "There's no Change in you, but whether or not you have that egg is still uncertain and requires further observation."

Lumian hummed in agreement, then pointed to the clear, tranquil Darsh Lake:

What's so special about this lake? What's its connection to the Underworld?

The "Magician" Lady replied with a laugh, "The Temperance Faction had Angel King and Angel who ruled this place for thousands of years, yet they still couldn't figure out the secret of this lake. How could I possibly discover it in such a short time?"

According to several direct Descendants of the Aegis Family, they also do not know why Darsh Lake is special.

"Judging from your trip to the Underworld, perhaps Darsh Lake gained its special status even before the Ancestors of the Aegis Family became ' Death God '."

"Is it related to the ancient Grim Reaper, the progenitor of the Phoenix, Greygardy?" Lumian sensed the hidden meaning in the "Magician's" words.

Thinking of the Pitch-Black egg beneath the Corpse of the Ancient Death God, he felt this conjecture could explain why Oseto allowed the Bird-Clawed Monster Infant to be conceived and born using the special properties of Darsh Lake.

"Perhaps," Lady. Magician couldn't be sure yet.

Lumian paused for a few seconds, then changed the subject:

"Lady Magician, now that we have obtained the ' Abscessed Severed Hand ' part of the body, I plan to go to Lenburg soon to find the ' Banishment City,' Morola."

"You seem very eager and impatient," Lady "Magician" remarked. "Relax for a few days, calm down, and then go. We'll follow up on the Whirlpool, and we'll investigate your companions related to the ' Person in the Mirror.' Hmm, you probably won't be able to bring your companions into the ' Banishment City.' Also, use your time to learn the language. After we finish with the ' Banishment City,' hone your team's skills and prepare for promotion."

"Okay." Lumian also felt that he should adjust his mindset.

Trier, Memorial Hall District, 9 Orosei Street, Apartment 702.

Lumian reunited with Franca, Jenna, and Anthony.

After he finished recounting his experiences in the Underworld, Franca exclaimed sincerely, "So this is what the Underworld is like! So the River of the Underworld really exists..."

After finishing her reflections on the book and its contents, Franca's face suddenly fell.

"You've finished digesting your ' Reaper ' Potion, but my ' Pleasure ' is still a little lacking..."

In this process of digestion, Lumian felt that eighty percent of the credit should go to Lady. Sharon, ten percent to the "Knight of Swords," and he himself only deserved ten percent. Therefore, he was not arrogant. After thinking for a moment, he said to Franca, "Perhaps I have a way to help you digest ' Pleasure ' more quickly."

"Uh..." Franca raised an eyebrow, while Jenna looked a little confused.

Lumian chuckled and explained, "I have Fragment of Destiny stored within me. If I find a powerful Beyonder and transfer this Destiny to him, wouldn't that allow you to experience ' Pleasure ' on a much larger scale again?"

"Hmm, I think those Pirate Admiral on the Sea would be perfect."