After expressing his gratitude, Klein immediately relinquished control over Herabergen Rambis, preventing him from maintaining his Marionettization state.
Thus, the Demigod who had been acting as a " Spectator " collapsed to the ground and became a corpse.
Arianna glanced down, her dark eyes growing even deeper.
Herabergen Rambis's body was instantly erased inch by inch, like a pencil drawing, leaving only the ice-blue metal cylinder as a remnant.
Immediately afterwards, tiny glimmers of light seeped out from the void, quickly gathering together to form a peculiar object.
It is the size of a fist and its shape resembles a heart, but its surface is covered with grayish-white wrinkles, like an alternative brain. On each wrinkle, countless symbols and strange patterns are layered and extended, penetrating the surrounding environment and connecting to a world that is difficult for Beyonder to see through other means.
This is Beyonder Characteristic left behind by the " Manipulator ".
Ms. Arianna quickly extracted Herabergen Rambis's Beyonder Characteristic through the process of Concealment and de- Concealment... Klein paused for a second before realizing what was happening.
At this moment, Arianna calmly said:
"The psychological imprints inside have all been removed."
"Thank you, Ms. Arianna." Klein was not surprised at all and bowed as if he had been prepared.
His decisive abandonment of the Marionette was because he foresaw that something similar would happen next.
Actually, his original plan was to place Herabergen Rambis in Marionette state above the Gray Fog, allowing him to wield the " Unshadowed Crucifix " and gradually extract Beyonder Characteristic such as " Manipulator," " Dreamwalker," and " Hypnotist." This way, not only would Miss " Justice " no longer have to worry about where to buy materials before becoming Demigod, but even her superhuman dog would have a chance to be upgraded. Audrey had briefly mentioned to Dawn Dantès that Susie deserved the second most credit for her ability to break free from Herabergen Rambis's control.
However, Klein later considered that taking Herabergen Rambis to the Gray Fog could not be done in this Concealment world under Arianna's watchful eye, as that would directly expose the fact that he was the " The Fool." And once they left this place, no matter where he " Teleportation " to, Adam might discover him because of Herabergen Rambis's presence.
In that case, abandoning the Marionette directly in front of Arianna would undoubtedly be a better choice, as this Angel has a high probability of helping Klein remove the mental imprint within his Beyonder Characteristic.
This did not affect Klein's original plan. He could easily find some materials, turn Herabergen Rambis's Beyonder Characteristic into a problematic Potion, pour it onto an ordinary object, and let it undergo a mutation by absorbing the Potion.
Once you obtain such a Sealed Artifact, attach the " Unshadowed Crucifix " to it, and time it well, the corresponding Beyonder Characteristic will gradually emerge.
As for the mental pollution that may occur during the process, there is no need to worry, as the " Unshadowed Crucifix " can also Purification!
Watching Klein collect Herabergen Rambis's Beyonder Characteristic but unable to fit them into the metal cigarette case, he simply stuffed them into his pocket. Arianna then turned her gaze to the ice-blue metal cylinder and said in a measured tone:
"It comes from the Starry Sky. You'd better not use it, and try not to even carry it around. Otherwise, a gaze will be cast upon you, causing you to be unknowingly contaminated and deformed."
"From the Starry Sky?" Klein found the description strangely familiar.
Soon, he remembered the familiar source:
This originates from the prophecy of the " Yellow Light " Venithan regarding the Apocalypse, recorded in the Abraham Family's " Spirit World Observations ":
"If a gaze were cast from the Starry Sky, the earth would shatter into pieces, and everything in the world would cease to exist."
The Apocalypse... Is the origin of this Sealed Artifact related to the source of the Apocalypse? What does the Starry Sky represent here? What is its relationship with the Astral World? A series of questions formed in Klein's mind, making his expression much more serious.
In response to his question, Arianna nodded slightly and said:
"Yes, the Starry Sky."
"Is it the Starry Sky above us?" Klein pointed to the deep Evernight inlaid with a huge red moon.
"Yes," Arianna replied affirmatively, but offered no further explanation.
Klein for a moment, then asked again:
"Are there many malevolent beings there, beings that seek to destroy this world?"
Arianna's gaze swept across his face, finally settling on his eyes:
I cannot give you an answer.
"The more you know about certain things, the more easily you become 'infected,' from body to soul. Only after you become Angel can you explore the specific answers."
The more you know, the easier it is to be "infected"... Klein felt a chill run down his spine, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.
He hadn't asked the " Magic Mirror " Arrodes beforehand about what Sealed Artifact Herabergen Rambis possessed, for fear of leaving traces and being discovered by Adam.
When facing such an Angel King, one can never be too cautious!
Seeing that Arianna wouldn't reveal anything more, Klein pointed to the ice-blue metal cylinder and said:
What should we do with this item?
The description given by the Ascetic leader opposite him made him hesitant to bring the Sealed Artifact above the Gray Fog for "sterilization."
Arianna said calmly:
"My suggestion is to offer it as a sacrifice to the goddess, and in combination with your previous contributions, exchange it for what you desire."
Klein nodded very slightly:
"I see."
After he expressed his gratitude again, Arianna's figure was quickly erased and disappeared into the abnormally vast dark garden of the Red Moon.
But this Concealment world did not collapse.
Klein watched silently for a few seconds, then thoughtfully took out the candles and other ritual items he carried with him, quickly set up an altar, and offered the ice-blue metal cylinder to the " Evernight Goddess ".
As the ceremony drew to a close, a howling wind swept through the air, and the ashes of the burning herbs, along with the surrounding soil, rose up and settled in the empty space of the altar.
These ashes and soil, intertwined, formed word after word:
Sequence 3, Scholar of Yore;
Main materials: a pair of eyes from the Hound of Fulgrim (also known as the Sefirah Castle Keeper ), and a flocculent heart from the Demonic Wolf of Fog;
"Supporting materials: 100 ml of Blood of the Hound of Fulgrim, 30 g of Frost Crystals from the Demonic Wolf of Fog, and a large amount of authentic ancient historical Record..."
"Ascension Ceremony: Completely detached from reality for at least three hundred years, after one has become history and no longer belongs to the current era, by consuming Potion."
This... Klein couldn't help but blink, wondering if he had misread the description.
The description of not belonging to the current era immediately reminded him of one of his honorific names:
" The Fool That Doesn't Belong to This Era!"
I've been suspended above that strange Door of Light for more than three hundred years... In a sense, have I already completed the ritual, and am I just waiting to take the Potion? That mysterious space above the Gray Fog is really closely related to the " Seer " path... Could it be derived from " Uniqueness "? Klein was both delighted and solemn, because he didn't know what price was attached to such a "gift".
Sigh, the step to becoming Angel... I really want to jump to an adjacent path and not follow the planned route... For other " Bizarro Sorcerer," the biggest challenge of this advancement ceremony should be how to live for three hundred years, after all, this is not a path known for its long life... Also, being detached from reality for three hundred years can really drive people insane, and for " Bizarro Sorcerer " who are already on the verge of personality splitting, the danger of going insane and losing control is not small... Klein stared at the " Scholar of Yore's " Potion recipe, his mind filled with a multitude of thoughts that were hard to suppress.
After an unknown amount of time, he ended the ceremony and put away the corresponding items.
As he walked out of the garden, the huge red moon and the pitch-black night gradually faded and disappeared.
Then, he saw the autumn flowers, the sunlight shining on them, and the blonde girl waiting between the houses and the garden.
Joy shone in Audrey's eyes, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Klein nodded to her, and his figure was suddenly enveloped in crimson flames.
Elsewhere in the garden, flames also shot into the air, but they were less noticeable.
When the firelight faded, Gehrman Sparrow had vanished, and the remaining red moon and night had completely disappeared as well.
Audrey was lost in thought for a few seconds, then thoughtfully looked away and entered Viscount Glaint's mansion.
After she left with Susie and the servants in a carriage and returned home, she had a chance to be alone, and as expected, she received an invitation to "meet" from "the world".
Above the Gray Fog, inside the palace.
" Justice," Audrey looked at "The World," Gehrman Sparrow, and asked not so eagerly:
What is Herabergen Rambis's true purpose?
She already knew from Gehrman Sparrow's calm and composed demeanor that Herabergen Rambis had been dealt with.
Klein answered frankly:
"First, to investigate whether Hugh and Fors ' actions were orchestrated by someone. Second, while the princes were showing affection towards the Earl Hall's family, they Psychological Suggestion that you wouldn't become an obstacle; this was essentially a division within the three major churches."
Audrey and the "World" man opposite her had already discussed this matter, so there was no need to seek further explanation. She then asked:
"Then why would it be Herabergen Rambis, this Demigod, who personally came to find me?"
Klein smiled and said:
"To successfully Hypnosis a ' Hypnotist ' without making any extra noise and without the guards arranged by the Earl Hall, Sequence 5 might not be able to do it. Therefore, it is most appropriate to have a Demigod directly intervene. And since you know Herabergen Rambis and have had contact with him, you are least wary of him."
"Frankly, if you hadn't been so careful, and if you hadn't had Susie as an undetected accomplice, the whole thing would have gone smoothly without either of us noticing until next Monday."
" Justice " Audrey didn't remove her thick mask, and with a slightly complicated expression, she half-smiled and half-sighed:
"Wow, I'm already this amazing..."
It would take a Demigod to have a very high chance of dealing with it.
"You're even more impressive than I imagined. You actually Hypnosis a Demigod, Demigod skilled in Hypnosis," Klein said with a smile.
Audrey unconsciously pursed her lips, a slight smile appearing on her face:
"That was mainly thanks to the ' Fate Siphon ' charm you gave me; hmm, my ' Hypnotist ' Potion seems to have been completely absorbed because of it..."