Some pathways can be interchanged after Sequence 5? This is different from what the Nighthawks are saying!
Isn't it true that once you choose a path, you can never change it? Isn't it said that while going astray might grant strange and bizarre abilities, it would also inevitably leave you half-mad and unable to advance further?
Surprisingly, there are some exceptions among them!
Klein looked at the diary, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He didn't doubt that Emperor Roselle would fabricate this story, after all, the surprise in his words was so genuine, but he didn't believe that the information Roselle had was absolutely correct, and that the other party could also have been deceived or Error.
This needs to be verified... I'll write it down for now... Klein reminded himself of this and began to ponder it deeply:
If Roselle's description is correct, then the Sequence Pathway is a very complex area... hiding many secrets...
The complete path mastered by the Nighthawks is " The Sleepless," while the relatively complete path leads at least to Sequence 4 with " The Corpse Collector." However, these paths are interchangeable after Sequence 5... The Potion recipes for other paths are very incomplete, some even only containing the initial...
Similarly, the complete path of the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery is the " Reader," while the relatively complete path is the " Mystery Pryer," and they can also substitute for each other at higher levels...
Interesting... I wonder which pathway my " Seer " Sequence can be interchanged with? The " Apprentice " and " Marauder " that the Emperor mentioned back then?
Hmm, the " Seer " path likely involves each of the first five Sequence providing one ability, which is then combined into one in Sequence 4. Therefore, at this step, it should be impossible to replace it with any other Potion... Klein pulled himself out of his thoughts and refocused his attention on the diary.
At this point, he discovered that although the two pages of the diary appeared to be connected, their contents were not coherent and belonged to two different Record. This was the Error that later people made when copying and imitating them.
"On April 9th, the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun, the Church of the Lord of Storms, and the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom are at odds with each other and are hostile to one another. Meanwhile Church of the Evernight Goddess and the Church of the God of Combat of the Feynapotter Empire are irreconcilable enemies. These are things that can be used and are worth considering."
"On April 13th, I attended a gathering of that ancient organization. I never imagined they were also members of this organization. It's truly terrifying."
"So the second Blasphemy Slate is in the hands of this organization. This is the first time I've seen this legendary artifact!"
"Indeed, it holds unimaginable secrets. Hehe, perhaps one day I will create a Blasphemy Slate of my own—no, a set, each one containing an ultimate secret!"
"Damn it, Your Majesty, just tell me the name of that ancient organization! This is making me uncomfortable!" Perhaps, perhaps, Roselle, for some reason, didn't, or dared not, write down the name of that organization, even though he was using Chinese... Klein was both itching and puzzled.
However, from this page of the diary, he finally confirmed that Emperor Roselle had seen the second Blasphemy Slate and later made a deck of cards based on it, each card corresponding to a Divine Pathways.
Hmm, perhaps it's the ultimate secret corresponding to the Divine Pathways... I wonder who has these twenty-two cards now... That ancient organization actually possesses the second Blasphemy Slate... Klein's thoughts raced, and many ideas came to mind.
But he quickly suppressed his various thoughts, looked away from the diary, and gazed at " The Hanged Man," " Justice," and " The Sun," and smiled:
"Actually, you don't have to wait for me."
"It is our honor, the Hanged Man," Alger replied humbly, having already suppressed his displeasure.
Audrey pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly:
"Mr. The Fool, the method you described earlier for selecting civil servants through public examinations has been approved by the King and the Prime Minister and will soon be passed in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It is expected to enter the formal implementation phase early next year."
"It seems the King and Prime Minister do have brains after all," Alger remarked sarcastically, as was his habit.
Well, by early next year, with Benson's intelligence, diligence, and hard work, he should be able to pass both grammar and accounting... However, if both the House of Lords and the House of Commons pass, the newspapers will definitely publicize it extensively, and I wonder how long Benson's head start will last... The sooner the better...
Sigh, in such a short time, Benson could never possibly surpass the elite graduates from various universities. But he didn't need to. The positions they were competing for were not the same at all. Those guys were probably only eyeing positions like Cabinet Secretary or Treasury Secretary... Klein, the " The Fool," who only smiled and nodded without saying a word, was worried sick about his brother.
Seeing the Fool nod in agreement, Audrey straightened her back even more and then smiled:
"Mr. The Hanged Man, I have the answer to what you asked me to confirm before. The King has been persuaded by the Prime Minister and will not retaliate against the Feynapotter Empire on the East Coast of Balam in the short term. I think you should pay the extra reward you promised earlier."
Alger seemed to be thinking for a few seconds before speaking:
"Miss Justice, thank you so much for your answer. It relieves me of some worries. What kind of extra compensation would you like? I'll consider it as long as it's reasonable."
Audrey smiled knowingly:
"A clue about the Psychology Alchemists, or a clue about the main ingredients for the ' Mind Reader ' Potion recipe. Of course, I can wait until ' The Sun ' gives me the recipe before I do that."
"No problem," Alger replied without further ado.
Derrick Berg, sitting two seats away from " The Hanged Man " on the same side of the Sun, was completely bewildered and confused. He felt he could understand almost every single word, but when put together, he had no idea what it meant.
He knew nothing about methods of selecting officials through public examinations, about kings and prime ministers, upper and lower houses, the East Coast of Balam, the Feynapotter Empire, or the Psychology Alchemists.
Feysac, whose root is a variant of Giant, what does it have to do with the Fallen Giant King's Court? Derrick looked at " Justice," then at " The Hanged Man," and suddenly realized that he might not be in the same world as the two of them.
Could it be that somewhere in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, far from the City of Silver, there exists more than one city-state, perhaps even a kingdom? Derrick remained silent, listening attentively, and vaguely understood why the mysterious the Fool had said that he might not receive the so-called cash compensation offered by " Justice."
To be able to bring together people so far apart, ignoring the terrifying Monster in the dark depths of the Forsaken Land of the Gods, the Fool might truly be a god, an ancient god... he thought.
Having accomplished everything she had planned, Audrey intended to be a quiet Spectator, but then she suddenly remembered something else and quickly spoke up:
"I've recently come into contact with some Beyonder and learned about a powerful figure known as Mr. A, Mr. The Fool, Mr. The Hanged Man, and Mr. The Sun. Do you know his background and true identity?"
I have no idea what you're talking about... Derrick remained silent.
Mr. A? I only know Mr. Z... Such similar code names, could they also Aurora Order? Klein wondered to himself, but did not answer.
He had to maintain his image and avoid giving answers he wasn't entirely sure of. If he were actually faced with such a situation, his description had to be vague, making him seem like a charlatan.
Alger glanced at the Fool, seeing that he remained calm and unchanged, making it difficult to guess his true thoughts, so he carefully spoke:
" The Aurora Order has been targeting the Church of the Lord of Storms, the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun, and the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom. Therefore, these three churches know more about the Aurora Order than other organizations, and I learned some information from them."
No explanation needed, I know you're one of Storm's people, or maybe a traitor... But why is the Aurora Order's target of hatred precisely the three oldest churches? Klein smiled silently, calmly watching the " The Hanged Man."
Alger knew that his Sequence Pathway couldn't be hidden from the Fool, and continued, not too concerned:
" The Aurora Order five Saint and twenty-two Divine Envoys. These Divine Envoys will be codenamed with letters, referring to themselves as Mr. A, Mr. X, etc. They are at least Sequence 7 Beyonder, with the strongest being Sequence 5. They are all quite adept at concealing themselves. When a Divine Envoy dies, a new Divine Envoy will take his place."
"I'm not sure if the Mr. A you mentioned is the same Mr. A from the Aurora Order, but it's highly likely. As for the Aurora Order, I've already told you about it before."
Audrey nodded slightly, becoming even more wary of Mr. A.
She spoke with a hint of heartache:
"Thank you for your answer, Mr. The Hanged Man. That extra payment... you don't need to pay it."
"No, I'd like to ask you for a favor in return for your answer and some extra reward," Alger said in a deep voice.
"What kind of help?" Audrey asked, puzzled.
Alger thought for a few seconds and said:
"I've received intelligence that the notorious pirate Qilangos, known as ' Admiral Hurricane,' has secretly landed and infiltrated Backlund. I don't know what he's up to. I hope you can help me find him. As for what happens next, you don't need to risk your life."
"' Admiral Hurricane ' Qilangos? One of the seven pirate generals?" Audrey's eyes widened slightly, almost losing her composure as Spectator member.
After becoming Beyonder, what did she most want to do? Of course, it was to meet those figures who previously only existed in noble legends!
"Yes, he is also Sequence 6 Beyonder, ' Wind-blessed,' through the ' Sailor ' pathway. He also possesses a magical item, which can also be called Sealed Artifact. He is quite cunning and cruel; you shouldn't try to deal with him," Alger solemnly explained.
At this point, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Klein, saying:
"Mr. The Fool, may I request your Blessed to assist me in a critical moment? I will pay any price that interests you."
"My only Blessed is myself..." Klein said with a wry smile, trying to ease his emotions.
"Provided that my Blessed happens to be in Backlund."
"Alright." Alger looked away, a mixture of disappointment and anticipation in his eyes.