Returning to the Gathering

So-called Astrology are actually just connections between stars. Whether they make any sense is hard to say, but they do have a touch of idealism.

However, if an Astronomer wants to deduce their own Astrology chart, they only need to ensure that the logic is consistent. But if they want to truly activate the ability of this Astrology, then someone must recognize it, and it must be genuine recognition from the heart. Methods such as Hypnosis and brainwashing will not work.

This greatly limits the development of Astronomer, so most Astronomer prefer to use Star Sand to construct real-world objects rather than painstakingly study Astrology.

This is indeed a great opportunity, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Marquis Argel intently observed his surroundings, trying to find some logically consistent relationships, but unfortunately, it was proving quite difficult.

Marquis Argel only awoke from his daze when he felt someone shaking him.

The Ritual time passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the Old Man who was shaking him.

That Star Space is inherently dangerous, so it needs a guardian to awaken him at crucial moments; otherwise, every minute he remains immersed in it will increase the danger.

After waking up, Marquis Argel felt a surge of power within him and was overjoyed, for he had finally succeeded in becoming Sequence 5 member.

Seeing the Marquis Argel's beaming face, the Old Man said from the side, "I know you're happy. I've been through this stage before, but I still have to remind you that getting promoted through this Pathway isn't necessarily a good thing."

"I still hope you stay in Midseashire. There's really no need to gamble with that chance. Once you're targeted, you might be finished in an instant, without even a chance to react."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Marquis Argel's head, instantly extinguishing the joy in his heart.

Seeing Marquis Argel fall silent, the Old Man continued, "I know you're unwilling to accept this. I was the same way back then. I just don't believe it's such a coincidence that the Hidden Sage would definitely target me?"

"But as you know, it took two near-death experiences for me to finally understand that staying alive is the most important thing. If you really have a chance to break through to Demigod, you might still have some chance to struggle, but there's really no chance at Sequence 5."

Marquis Argel remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "Please let me think about it."

Kronos "fought" in his room for several more days, but he was healthy for those few days.

Kronos manages to get up before 7 a. m. every day, has morning exercise and breakfast, goes for a walk after dinner, and goes to bed promptly at 10 p. m.

This long-lost healthy routine made Kronos feel refreshed. Although he still spent his days in his room familiarizing himself with the Scroll -making process, he felt completely different from before.

Today, Kronos has other things to do, as Information of the Eye of Wisdom's gathering has appeared in the newspapers.

Kronos had been waiting for this gathering for some time, because he still hadn't gotten his hands on the Artisan's Information. Kronos certainly wouldn't let such a rare resource slip by.

After lunch, Kronos put on his Vampire Mask, donned his Cloak, and left his Villa.

To avoid attracting too much attention, Kronos did not ride in his own carriage, but instead rented one on the street; his destination remains unclear.

The Eye of Wisdom's gatherings have always been known for their security, so the environment and location have never changed.

When Kronos arrived, there were still a few minutes before the party started. He chose the most comfortable sofa and sprawled out on it.

Kronos had attended this party a few times before, so he felt much more at ease.

The Eye of Wisdom, seated at the very front, recognized Kronos and sighed as he looked at him.

Ever since Kronos frightened him once, he had contacted the Church of Knowledge.

Despite having some social standing in Backlund, Great Detective Isengard Stanton is hardly a big shot within the Church of Knowledge; his abilities are simply too weak.

He contacted the church to confirm whether certain individuals could trace the identity of the holder through the serial number of the Sealed Artifact.

The answer was "not necessarily".

Some Sealed Artifact have been missing for a long time, and when they suddenly reappear, it is virtually impossible to trace their exact origin.

However, some Sealed Artifact are different. If they were recently released from the church and their destination is clearly known, then it is indeed easier to trace their origin and the identity of their holder.

After receiving this answer, Isengard cautiously inquired about the origin of 2-081.

This Sealed Artifact was certainly not obtained through his so-called means, but rather through an Beyonder Item and a portion of merit rewards, originating from the Church of Knowledge.

His superior didn't try to hide anything from him and said it directly: he was transferred from a Church within the Church of Knowledge, and the Record were still there; a simple check would reveal that he was still located in that church.

This "truth" chilled Isengard to the bone, essentially meaning that if anyone wanted to investigate, his background would be laid bare before them.

So after much deliberation, Isengard finally decided to make the exchange with Kronos, hoping to secure a more reliable Beyonder Item and thus ensure his safety.

So Isengard was quite happy that Kronos could come to the party.

The extraordinary gathering began as planned, but at this point, Kronos was really not interested in the items being traded, so he didn't put much effort into it throughout the entire gathering.

It wasn't until just before the party ended that Kronos said, "The person I made an appointment with last time, could you stay for a bit?"

Although Kronos wore Mask, it wasn't Mask to completely conceal his face; his previously disguised appearance was still visible, so the Artisan's representative recognized him immediately.

"Yes, sir, I'm here." He stood up and said to Kronos.

Seeing that he had responded, Kronos was relieved and nodded slightly.

Once everyone had finished their conversation, Isengard announced the end of the gathering and then arranged for the attendees to leave one by one.

In the end, only Kronos, Isengard, and the Artisan's representative remained.

"Did you ask that Artisan what the price would be if he were to forge a weapon?" Kronos went straight to the point.

The spokesperson answered directly, " Through the Lawyer Pathway, for Sequence 9 and Sequence 8 Potion Formula; he said the price isn't high."

Kronos glanced at him and said, "It's not a high price, but if you want the Potion Formula, there's no deposit required."

This request clearly did not meet the Artisan's requirements, so the spokesperson said, "Can't we at least offer a Sequence 9 recipe as a deposit?"

Kronos smiled and said, "If you provided all the materials, then it would be perfectly reasonable for me to pay a deposit, since your materials always have a cost. But now, I'm providing the Beyonder Characteristic."

"So I even think it's reasonable for you to give me a partial deposit, otherwise if you fail to make the weapon I want, or directly destroy this Beyonder Characteristic, I will lose everything."

These words left the spokesperson bewildered. Although he wasn't an Beyonder, he had been exposed to this kind of thing quite a bit, and he felt that what the man said was indeed correct.

So for a moment, the spokesperson didn't know what to say.

Kronos laughed, because his original intention was not to actually commission the Artisan to make something; he simply wanted to find out the man's whereabouts.

While he wouldn't mind using a Weapon Master's Beyonder Characteristic as bait, it would be fine if it weren't necessary.

Seeing that the spokesperson had completely fallen for his trick, Kronos stood up from his chair, then extended a hand to the spokesperson and said, "Why don't you go back and discuss it properly? But you can tell that the Lawyer Pathway Potion I have can last until Sequence 5."

"Since you have a need for Lawyer Pathway, it wouldn't be a loss for you to establish a friendly relationship with me."

After hearing Kronos's words, the spokesperson stood up, shook hands with him, and said, "How about this? I'll go and inquire; please wait here for a moment."

Kronos's expression remained unchanged, but he was overjoyed inside; he had achieved his goal for the day.

"Alright, go ahead then. I'll wait here with Mr. Eye of Wisdom for a bit."

Upon hearing this, the spokesperson nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and left.

After the spokesperson left the house, Isengard said meaningfully, "Congratulations, you've achieved your goal."

Kronos knew that while this method might fool ordinary people, it wouldn't be so easy to fool a Detective (the Keeper of Knowledge).

But Kronos didn't intend to lie to him, and said directly, "This is a good thing. You can come to me later if you need any Beyonder Item crafted."

Then Kronos continued, "There's no point in discussing this Artisan's matter anymore. I'd rather talk to you about 2-081. Are you interested in making a deal?"

Isengard was already prepared; even if Kronos hadn't brought it up first, he would have.

"I've considered it and decided to agree to trade with you (2-081), but it depends on what Beyonder Item you offer in return."