The " Mystery Queen's" abilities are all fantastical, no, fairytale-like... Klein glanced at the self-writing pen, took out paper and pen from his pocket, wrote down the incantation to summon his messenger, and noted that each letter would cost one gold coin for postage.
He then handed the paper to Bernadette, took hers in return, and quickly glanced through it:
"An invisible creature roaming the Upper World, a strange spirit friendly to humans, a messenger exclusively belonging to Bernadette Gustav..."
This is somewhat different from the standard incantation, but it's essentially the same... Hmm, the " Mystery Queen " probably changed it intentionally to prevent anyone from figuring out the summoning incantation and using the connection between the messenger and the contractor to lock onto her... I'm fine, my messenger is an Angel; only He threatens others, no one threatens Him. Even if He encounters Zaratul, He should have the ability to protect himself and escape... Klein muttered to himself, his hand holding the paper trembling slightly, releasing a ball of crimson flame.
As the paper turned to dark ash in the flames, the " Mystery Queen " Bernadette asked in a emotionless voice:
"What are your thoughts on stopping George III?"
Klein had already considered this, and deliberately slowed his speech as he said:
"First, don't act rashly, don't take risks you can't afford, and don't harm innocent people."
If the " Mystery Queen " Bernadette hadn't just mentioned that she hated war and harming innocent civilians, Klein wouldn't have said that directly, lest he expose his weakness. He would have used a different, gentler, and more roundabout method to achieve his goal.
Upon hearing this, Bernadette nodded slightly in agreement.
"Then, there are only three options: one is to disrupt the ceremony at the crucial moment, causing George III to fail in his ascension; the other is to attempt an assassination beforehand, preventing him from holding the ceremony at all." Klein deliberately omitted the third option and began analyzing the feasibility of the first two. "Assassination is an option with extremely slim chances. George III, or rather the one who will become the ' Black Emperor,' should already be at Sequence 1 rank by now, which is beyond our ability to deal with."
"Even if He hasn't advanced to Sequence 1 yet, He must have already played the Acting. Once He completes the preliminary ritual and takes the Potion, He can digest it quickly, laying the foundation for what's to come."
"Of course, even in such a slim chance, that person must have Sequence 2 slot, and the Augustus Family certainly wouldn't lack '0' level Sealed Artifact. Add to that the surrounding protection, and you and I have absolutely no chance of success."
Here, Klein changes his address for George III from "he" to "He".
Bernadette listened calmly, then thought for a few seconds as if making an assessment before saying:
"If a good enough opportunity can be created, Sequence 2 assassination is possible, but at least one of us, or both of us, will die."
What she meant was that the "0" level Sealed Artifact she controlled was powerful, magical, and terrifying, but the price to fully unleash its potential was extremely high.
I see. There is indeed a chance. Since I lied earlier, if I really want to go all out, I can ask Will Auceptin, Pallez Zoroast, and the Messenger for help. They can use the " Yesterday Once More " spell to restore things to normal for a short time. The problem is, I don't know what the price will be, how the situation will change, or whether it will involve the Angel King like Ouroboros and Amon...
If Mr. Azik were to wake up, that would be great. With the Great Angel and the " Mystery Queen's" Level 0 Sealed Artifact, as long as an opportunity is created, Sequence 1 could be targeted. Of course, the probability of failure is extremely high, since none of them can last long... Klein's heart stirred upon hearing this, but he did not discuss it further.
It wasn't that he was unwilling to be honest in the collaboration, nor that he didn't trust the " Mystery Queen," but rather that Will Auceptin and Pallez Zoroast were both being hunted, and if their whereabouts were exposed, it could very well lead to their demise—a development that Klein absolutely did not want to see.
He said vaguely:
"If assassination is truly the only option left, I can enlist the help of at least two Angel."
This refers to Bernadette's knowledge of " Death Consul " Azik Eggers and " Snake of Fate " Will Auceptin, the latter being deduced through a drop of blood from Mythical Creature.
Bernadette paused for a very rare moment: (Mobile version)
"Is this the will of that being?"
How could His Blessed have summoned Angel for help without the " The Fool's" consent?
"He acquiesced," Klein said, stating the absolute truth.
The " Mystery Queen's " azure eyes suddenly deepened, and she didn't speak again, only slowly nodding.
Klein then steered the conversation back on track:
"The destruction ceremony may be relatively simple, but it must be done at the most crucial moment. Otherwise, for George III, it would only be a temporary postponement of his deification. He already had the gods' tacit approval, so he didn't need to worry about this or that. Even if his mausoleum was destroyed, it wouldn't take him long to rebuild it."
"But if He is sabotaged at a critical moment, He will fail to ascend and become Monster out of control. No god would allow such a creature to run rampant in reality. He would surely be annihilated by divine intervention. The problem is that with the reminder and help of the Angel King, George III would not take this lightly and would certainly arrange for the most stringent protection. The difficulty may only be slightly lower than assassinating Him directly."
"This requires us to gather intelligence as soon as possible and find places where we can utilize it."
"Whether you choose the first or the second approach, you'd better advance to Sequence 2 as soon as possible and become a ' Sage '."
Bernadette nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.
She then spoke:
What about the third approach?
Klein paused for a few seconds and then said:
"If the ritual had succeeded and the Emperor had already advanced to Sequence 0, then He would still have a chance to be resurrected. As long as we can find the Emperor's arrangements before George III ascends the throne and bring Him back, George III's scheme will have failed."
He did not follow Bernadette's example and address Roselle as "he," lest he reveal his identity.
The " Mystery Queen's" eyes flickered noticeably for a moment, then became deep and reserved.
She parted her lips slightly and said:
"I will give the selected diaries to Cattleya."
Klein didn't delve into the matter, instead smiling and saying:
"Actually, there's a fourth approach."
Bernadette slightly raised her eyebrows, expressing her doubt.
"That means doing nothing, letting George III carry out the ceremony, attempting to become a god, and waiting for Him to fail," Klein said with a self-deprecating laugh. "On the Sequence Pathway, the higher you go, the greater the probability of failure."
This is actually the truth. Even if Amon's brother wrote the "script" and laid the groundwork for success, even if George III perfectly digested the previous Potion, his probability of becoming a god would not exceed 50%.
Of course, Klein was just joking when he said that.
" Mystery Queen " Bernadette didn't respond immediately, but looked at Gehrman Sparrow intently for several seconds before saying:
"You give off a different vibe this time compared to the previous times."
"This was my Psychiatrist's advice," Klein smiled, describing himself as a severely mentally ill patient.
Bernadette didn't say much, turning her gaze back to the fountain pen lying on the table, and said:
"Then each of you should begin gathering the relevant intelligence and maintain correspondence."
She paused for a moment before continuing, her gaze remaining fixed:
"Actually, I'm wondering if he's already partially resurrected, but is still searching for his past self... I don't know what details are hidden in the ' Black Emperor's' resurrection, nor do I know if he ultimately truly chose the ' Black Emperor '..."
Bernadette's voice gradually became ethereal, carrying a somewhat indescribable quality.
As Klein listened, he suddenly understood what the " Mystery Queen " was thinking and what she was hoping for:
She suspected that " The Fool " was the resurrected Roselle, and that this emperor had deceived everyone back then, never intending to become the " Black Emperor," but choosing a different path, which is why he now has to collect past diaries and " Card of Blasphemy " to find himself.
Unfortunately, I'm just Uncle Zhou next door... Klein wanted to make a witty remark in his heart, but his emotions gradually settled down, making it difficult to force himself to be relaxed.
Without saying a word, he stood up, bowed, put on his hat, and left the room.
After closing the door to the " Golden Theater " box and taking two steps forward, Klein suddenly heard a tranquil and melodious tune.
The melody spread out ethereally, carrying a faint sadness.
Klein paused to listen for a few seconds, then turned back into the hall and used " Flame Jump " to leave.
In City of Silver, a team gathers at the city gate, ready to depart.
This is the team heading to Afternoon Town, preparing to explore the " Giant King's Court ".
Derrick Berg stood in the center, the second shortest of them, holding a copper-green, spiked cross in his hand.
On his left and right were Joshua and Heim, who were ready to receive the " Unshadowed Crucifix " to prevent Derrick's Beyonder Characteristic from being released.
This Sealed Artifact requires three people to take turns wielding it in order to counteract its negative effects.
As Derrick looked down at the Creator's relics, he suddenly felt someone watching him. He instinctively raised his head and looked over, only to find it was Elder Lovia, the " Shepherd," a member of the " Council of Six."
The shortest woman in the group had long, slightly wavy, silver-gray hair and was looking at the mottled, ancient " Unshadowed Crucifix " with pale gray eyes, her gaze surprisingly intense.
Noticing Derrick's glance back, the " Shepherd " elder's lips twitched slightly, revealing an indescribable smile:
"These are the Lord's possessions."
Derrick felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason, then heard Chief Colin Iliad speak:
"Set off."
P. S.: I recommend a book, "The Rebirth of the Cunning Sword Emperor," a hilarious tale of a reborn sword emperor who gains a system of good and evil and embarks on a cunning and ruthless rise to power.