On the yellowish-brown parchment, the slightly Distortion and jagged Chinese characters read:
"August 2nd, this pool of water is deeper than I imagined. History is truly a little girl who can be dressed up however one pleases."
"August 5th. Today I witnessed the power of High-Sequence experts. It was terrifying. They have undergone a qualitative change in a certain aspect, becoming like gods. No wonder they are always described as ' Demigod and humans.' Hmm, I think calling them ' Mythical Creature ' might be more appropriate."
"On August 6th, something strange happened. Why did the Seven Churches have such a bizarre attitude towards Potion? In the Low-Sequence stages, they not only provided the main materials to those who were advancing, but also generously shared the recipes and demonstrated the potion-making process. If there were corresponding rituals, they would also explain them in detail. However, in the High-Sequence stages, they only provided finished Potion."
"This makes no sense at all. In the Low-Sequence stages, when the main ingredients are relatively easy to collect and the production process is relatively simple, shouldn't the formula be kept secret and the Potion be directly prepared for the target? In the High-Sequence- sequence stages, since the main ingredients are difficult to obtain, shouldn't the formula be shared so that members who have a chance of promotion can actively seek it out?"
There must be some secret hidden here that I don't know yet.
"August 9th. The events of the past two days have left me with a bad feeling. The Industrial Revolution I personally initiated, the Steam and mechanical age I personally forged, will become the breeding ground for an evil god?"
What does that mean? A breeding ground for evil gods? Klein frowned slightly, tapping the edge of the ancient long table lightly with his index finger.
Mr. The Fool is having a problem? Something that could trouble him must be at a very high level... Audrey looked at the leader shrouded in thick Gray Fog and deciphered some of his current state from his body language.
Indeed, Klein pondered these higher-level questions for a while without finding an answer, and began to consider the possibility of seeking revelation through Divination:
Well, it's impossible to Divination anything substantial with just two simple sentences. I'm not Prophet... Directly Divination "the breeding ground for an evil god"? That feels like courting death... The evil god might not be as terrifying as the Eternal Blazing Sun, but its abilities might be far more bizarre. It might even trace back to me... Besides, there's no way to Divination the extent of the danger of such an attempt, because once it involves deities, the very act of Divination itself carries its own risks...
Remember this question first, observe and think more...
The Church's arrangements regarding the Potion are indeed quite strange. I wonder what secrets are hidden behind them. Perhaps when the " Spirit Medium "—no, the " Spirit Guide " —Daly becomes an archbishop or a high deacon and enters the core of the Church, I will receive some Psychological Suggestion...
Roselle's words truly inspire a longing for the grandeur of High-Sequence powerhouses...
A series of thoughts flashed through his mind. Klein stopped tapping the edge of the ancient long table, looked at " Justice," " The Hanged Man," and " The Sun," and said:
You are free to communicate now.
" The Hanged Man " Alger immediately spoke up:
"Mr. ' The Fool,' Ms. ' Justice,' I've obtained new intelligence. ' Admiral Hurricane ' Qilangos has Backlund to complete a difficult mission. He might stay there for a long time and commit horrific atrocities. In addition, I also know that this matter involves a very important item that can help Qilangos quickly become a High-Sequence powerhouse."
"He'll become High-Sequence powerhouse so soon? Isn't he afraid of losing control?" Audrey seized on the key point in the other person's description, adopted the posture of an " Spectator," and asked in a questioning tone.
Qilangos is the " Wind-blessed " of Sequence 6, separated from Sequence 4 by Sequence 5.
Alger had anticipated this question and answered it frankly:
That's why that item is so important.
"Of course, these are all my speculations. The intelligence I received is this: Qilangos believes that once he completes the commission and obtains that item, he will soon be able to stand alongside Nast and others, the ' King of the Five Seas,' turning the ' Four Kings ' of pirates into 'Five Kings,' and reducing the number of pirate generals from seven to six."
"Ordinary people might not know, but as Beyonder, we should all know that the ' Four Kings ' of the pirates are either directly High-Sequence powerhouses or possess High-Sequence combat power with the help of extraordinary ships and magical items. If Qilangos wants to gain recognition and be on par with them, he must also have a similar level of strength, which is why I made that speculation."
All I know is that " King of the Five Seas " Nast is Sequence 4 powerhouse, but I don't know the name of his Potion... Klein listened quietly, without readily expressing his opinion.
Although Derrick Berg of " The Sun," couldn't understand the events described by " The Hanged Man " at all, and didn't know who was who, he still listened attentively, feeling as if a new door to the world was opening up before his eyes.
Pirates? They live in the ocean described in books? That's so different from the environment around City of Silver... They never seem to worry about curses or the invasion of dark forces... It's really intriguing... Hmm, Mr. The Fool warned me not to pry into other people's secrets; it's impolite... Derrick thought silently, scrutinizing the " The Hanged Man " and " Justice " back and forth.
"Your speculation is reasonable. Of course, it could also be a magical item comparable to High-Sequence powerhouse. Justice," Audrey replied with a slight smile.
The " The Hanged Man " glanced at the " The Fool " perched high in the thick Gray Fog, considered for a moment, and then looked at " Justice " and emphasized:
"My description had two key points: first, Qilangos will be staying in Backlund for a long time; and second, it involves a very important and possibly very magical item."
So, Mr. The Fool, aren't you tempted? You have plenty of time to send your Blessed to Backlund... Alger silently added in his mind, but he didn't dare say it directly, only hinting at it subtly.
"Mr. The Hanged Man, you don't need to keep emphasizing it, I understand what you're trying to say... However, my strength doesn't support my involvement in this matter, and I can't leave Tingen on my own..." Klein leaned back in his chair, thinking with a sense of helplessness.
Leaving aside those Blessed, I can find two relatively powerful Beyonder to help me...
One is Daly, who has already advanced to Sequence 6, but I can't explain the whole situation to her. At most, I'll mention that I received intelligence that " Admiral Hurricane " Qilangos has infiltrated Backlund, residing on a certain street, and is planning to do something. If that happens, Daly might directly mobilize the Nighthawks, making things extremely chaotic and troublesome... In the end, if you still can't find any help, well, you can try this to avoid a tragedy...
The other is Mr. Azik, but I cannot reveal the identity of " The Fool " to him; there is no sufficient and legitimate reason to involve him in Qilangos's affairs...
A series of thoughts flashed through his mind, Klein spoke calmly:
"I see."
Seeing that the Fool still hadn't expressed his opinion and still didn't take the matter of Qilangos seriously, " The Hanged Man " Alger sighed inwardly, suppressed his disappointment, and began to discuss the week's investigation results with " Justice ".
"... In short, we've initially pinpointed the general area of Qilangos's activity and are about to begin a more in-depth search." Audrey first briefly explained the situation, then, with an air of seriousness, continued, "We need more intelligence, focusing on Qilangos's hobbies and habits."
" The Hanged Man," Alger said, recalling the events:
"He really loves eating fish, especially ocean fish, which he eats raw in slices..."
"He loves strong liquor and looks down on champagne and red wine, etc..."
"Once ashore, he would always seek out women to relieve his pent-up desires, and his strong physique meant that one woman alone couldn't satisfy him..."
He was accustomed to using cold weapons and disliked firearms.
"He has a hard time staying out of the water for long periods of time. I mean, he needs to swim or dive every few days."
Audrey memorized everything, sketching out and fleshing out the character named Qilangos in her mind.
"I hope it will be successful and that we can have a pleasant collaboration." After listening quietly, she smiled and said.
"It's a pleasure working with you." Alger could only force himself to believe in the powerful " Justice " Miss who was so influential in Backlund.
During their conversation, Klein appeared to be listening attentively, but his thoughts were actually wandering back to a question from earlier: how should they provide the materials if " The Sun " wanted them?
Having barely passed the tests in mysticism, he habitually turned to Ritualistic Magic for solutions, a path dependency built up from his previous successes.
"... When I was looking through the Nighthawks' internal documents, I saw records of goddesses bestowing sacred objects upon believers. Hmm, many sacrificial rituals involving evil gods and Devil also describe the descent of items... Does this mean that I can 'bestow' items upon others when responding to their prayers, thus completing the delivery of materials...?"
"In my previous attempts, I could only respond to thoughts containing images and sounds... but that doesn't mean it will always be like this... Once I advance to Sequence 8 and stabilize, perhaps there will be new changes..."
"Another crucial point is whether I can bring real materials or items into the Gray Fog? Hmm... um... oh right, those sacrificial rituals involving evil gods and Devil often include a 'sacrifice' element! Could I consider 'sacrificing' things to myself?"
"In this way, perhaps it really is possible to bring real-world materials and objects above the Gray Fog..."
"If the attempt succeeds, I can directly obtain items and materials from ' Justice,' ' The Sun,' and ' The Hanged Man,' and then 'gift' them to myself..."
"Hmm, 'sacrifice' is a relatively advanced ritual, which I'm not yet familiar with..."
"The most important thing right now is to improve myself as quickly as possible!"
Klein snapped out of his reverie and continued to listen intently to the three members' conversation, from the events surrounding Qilangos to the characteristics of certain Monster.
After a while, he smiled and said:
That's all for today.
"As you wish, the Sun," Derrick, " Justice," and " The Hanged Man " said simultaneously, rising to their feet.
After severing contact with the three members, Klein quickly plunged into the Gray Fog, leaving that mysterious space.
Back in his bedroom, he removed the Wall of Spirituality, drew back the curtains of the bay window, and let the sunlight stream in.
"There are two important things this week: one is to undergo the examination and advance to Sequence 8, and the other is to create the ' Solar Flare Charm,' whose power will even surpass Sequence 7, Sequence 6..." Klein looked out at the street, thinking expectantly, "Tomorrow, tomorrow I should receive the report on the paranormal events caused by Mr. Azik!"
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