"On June 3rd, after discussing with Edwards, we abandoned the idea of reaching a tacit understanding with the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun. This could very well expose my true intentions, allowing the Sauron Family and the old nobles who support them to detect them in advance and make targeted arrangements, which would make things very difficult and dangerous."
"It's a pity that Green died in the Sonia Sea; he was the smartest among us."
"Let it be chaos! Only when things are in complete chaos can I seize the opportunity to fish in troubled waters! Only when the Sauron Family is no longer able to control the situation will the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun reluctantly acknowledge me!"
"Perhaps I should offer some help to those traitors, but how can I do it discreetly, how can I prevent others from noticing?"
"On June 4th, Zaratul of the Secret Order secretly visited me; it was very sudden."
What happened next? Klein was Secret Order Roselle's purpose in seeking Zaratul on the eve of the rebellion and coup, only to find that the following two pages of notes were unrelated to it.
This caused him to experience an overwhelming sense of frustration.
Although these three diary entries do not contain much detailed description, but are simply the straightforward accounts of the parties involved, they still allowed Klein to feel the turbulent events of the famous Intis incident in 1173, more than a hundred years ago.
History textbooks clearly Record the outcome: Roselle, as colonel, quelled the rebellion, seized power, and transformed the Kingdom of Intis into a republic, appointing himself consul.
Over the next 19 years, he reformed the legal code, encouraged invention, and safeguarded the Industrial Revolution, greatly enhancing the nation's strength. He also waged wars in the south and north, bringing countries such as Lenburg, Masin, and Segar under his protection, and causing the three powerful Northern Continent nations of the Feynapotter Empire, the Kingdom of Loen, and the Kingdom of Feynapotter to submit one after another.
As he approached the end of 1192, nearing the end of his 20th year as consul, Roselle transformed the republic into an empire and proclaimed himself Caesar.
Less than six years later, he perished in the White Maple Palace, ending the most legendary chapter of the Fifth Era to date.
Klein recalled the materials he had read and felt more and more that Roselle's death was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface. Just as there must have been a power struggle among Beyonder and a rebalancing of supernatural forces behind this famous event, it was not the same as the description in the textbook.
" Green, one of the so-called ' Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ' by Roselle, did indeed die in the Sonia Sea... In a previous diary entry, Roselle Record that this 'knight' was acting strangely, which seems to be related to the island they discovered that was inhabited by many extraordinary creatures... It was not only a fortuitous encounter, but also a dangerous one..." Klein recalled a previous Record and turned to the fifth page of the diary with some emotion.
The Record of this page are of little value: Roselle's comments after drinking the 1128 Ormir red wine, his disillusionment upon seeing his childhood crush only to find that the woman was out of shape and aged, and his reflections on a period of Depravity spent indulging in card games.
Page six was mostly similar daily life, but the last entry caught Klein's eye:
"On April 8th, I need to send people to investigate the Secret Order and gather more information. We can't repeat the same passive approach we had before, and we can't Zaratul lead us by the nose again."
So, did you find anything, Comrade Roselle? Klein couldn't find any follow-up content and could only force himself to calm down and wait for the " The Hanged Man " to submit the other six pages at the next gathering.
He knew that the investigation data from over a hundred years ago was unlikely to help him find clues related to the Secret Order. After all, so much time had passed that, apart from the more special cases, many High-Sequence experts had probably died of old age, not to mention the lower- and middle-ranking members. But Klein believed that this data could help him gain Spirit Intuition and grasp the Secret Order's usual public identities and activity patterns.
Setting down the six pages of the diary, Klein tapped the edge of the bronze table lightly with his right index finger, his gaze slowly shifting from "Miss Justice " to " The Hanged Man," and then to " The Sun."
By the way, in the diary entry I just read, Emperor Roselle described someone as "the creator of all things, Omniscient and Omnipotent God." This is very similar to the customs of City of Silver. Where did he hear that? From that oldest and most Concealment organization that secretly Manipulation the world's affairs? Did this organization exist before the " Forsaken Land of the Gods " was created?
Hmm... Suddenly, Klein had a new idea, and he chuckled in a low, calm voice:
" Roselle mentioned some buried history and some simple common sense in his diary, the latter reminding me that I don't seem to have told you this."
Audrey was suddenly dazed, then turned halfway around and looked with surprise at the head of the ancient long table.
Mr. The Fool brought up the contents of Roselle's Diary? What would it contain? She was so excited and thrilled that she completely forgot she was a " Spectator."
Compared to her, Alger the Hanged Man was much more composed, but his unconsciously straightened back still betrayed him.
Only " The Sun " Derrick, though he always believed that the items that Mr. The Fool was interested in must contain many mysteries, did not know about Emperor Roselle or what that name represented in the Northern Continent. Therefore, he could not hide his curiosity and did not show any unusual behavior.
"Mr. ' The Fool,' what common sense did Emperor Roselle mention? I can pay a fee for this information," Audrey couldn't help but ask.
However, I request to speak with you alone! She silently added to herself.
Klein chuckled and said:
"No need, it's just common sense."
"Having seen this part of the diary, as the convener of the Tarot Club, I believe it is necessary for you all to know about it. Of course, I am well aware that some of you already possess it."
He was mainly referring to the " The Sun." City of Silver has a history of two or three thousand years, so it's impossible that it hadn't discovered the Law of Beyonder Characteristic Indestructibility.
Moreover, they live in a relatively extreme environment. Even though the surrounding area is not lacking in Monster from the darkness, they may still not be able to obtain the materials they need at times. For the sake of inheritance and the continuation of the entire city, it is not particularly unacceptable to use the Beyonder Characteristic condensed from the remains of their predecessors to make Potion.
For them, this might also be a sacred and glorious ritual.
Of course, from their previous exchanges, Klein could tell that the " The Hanged Man " also knew something.
It's a pity I can't always have Miss " Justice " pay in gold pounds and transfer the money to my Blessed... My Blessed also need to maintain their dignity... I can't ruin the image of the strong that Mr. Azik has created... Hmm, I'll try again when I have the chance. After all, even the most powerful beings have low-level errand-running subordinates, just like the " Sleepless " of the Evernight Goddess... No one would doubt that the Evernight Goddess is not a true god just because of the weakness of the low-level Nighthawks... Klein sighed silently a few times.
"Thank you so much! Mr. The Fool, you are so generous!" Audrey replied happily.
She paused for three seconds to repent for her vulgar thought of buying information with money.
Klein stopped tapping his fingers and described the scene in a calm tone:
"The first common sense principle Law of Beyonder Characteristic Indestructibility: Beyonder Characteristic are not destroyed or diminished, but merely transferred from one thing to another."
Without realizing it, I started using the captain's tone... Klein's lips unconsciously curled up.
It won't be destroyed, it won't decrease, it's just transferred from one thing to another... Audrey pondered Mr. The Fool's description, feeling that this simple sentence contained so much meaning.
Her emerald-green eyes darted around, and seeing that neither the " The Hanged Man " nor the " The Sun " showed any surprise or thoughtfulness, she immediately realized that these two members of the Tarot Club had known this law for a long time.
"I'm the only one who doesn't know..." she thought with a hint of grievance, but quickly began to praise Mr. " The Fool's " kindness.
At this point, Klein added:
"Therefore, when an out-of-control Beyonder dies, they leave behind an item imbued with Beyonder Characteristic. This item could be a main ingredient in Potion or a magical item that needs to be sealed. The same applies to the death of a normal Beyonder, except that it will be equivalent to a corresponding Potion without auxiliary ingredients. Of course, it will also possess certain Extraordinary abilities and can be used as a semi-finished magical item."
A few simple words instantly echoed in Audrey's mind, layering and rising higher and higher, finally converging into a huge thunderclap.
Audrey thought of cannibalism, and recalled a question she had asked the " The Hanged Man " before: if the source of materials were cut off, would the Sequence Pathway also be interrupted?
Now she knows the answer, but she wishes she hadn't heard it; it feels like a nightmare!
How could it be so cruel? How could it be so dark? Audrey had witnessed some bad things involving the extraordinary before, but those all stemmed from individual depravity and evil, such as Mr. A and Qilangos. They did not affect her yearning and love for the mysterious realm and the extraordinary world.
But this time, she discovered that the world, full of mystery, was itself filled with gray and black.
Wake up, Audrey, you can't be so naive! Think about losing control. The cruelty and darkness described by Mr. The Fool are foreseeable... Since you've chosen this path, you must walk it bravely! Audrey comforted herself for a moment, and her mood calmed down a bit.
She noticed that the " The Hanged Man " and the " The Sun " were only making some habitual movements, and seemed to have a very clear understanding of what had just happened.
"Hmph!" Mr. The Hanged Man was too wicked; he even tried to use this information to make a deal with me! Hmm... This information is indeed worth a hefty reward and is quite important, but that's only true for us. In Mr. The Fool's eyes, it's just a piece of common sense... Audrey suddenly felt like laughing, her mood began to improve, and she slowly put aside the various extreme examples she had just thought of.
Klein was not surprised by the three members' reactions and continued calmly:
"The second piece of common sense Law of Beyonder Characteristic Conservation within similar Sequence."
The Beyonder Characteristic Conservation... The Hanged Man slightly shifted his posture, feeling that he understood something, but he couldn't quite grasp what this law truly represented or implied.
Like him, " Justice " and " the Sun " also couldn't intuitively grasp the true meaning of this law.
"Why similar Sequence?" Alger couldn't help but ask.
Klein smiled and replied:
What will you give in exchange for the answer?
One of his ideas was that common sense should be free, while explanations should be charged, which would not only fit his identity but also avoid wasting information.
What's free is often the most expensive.