For a moment, Emlyn White was frozen, lost in thought, like a marble statue sitting there.
Then, he heard the figure sitting leisurely in the thick Gray Fog ask calmly:
Why are you asking me for something?
Emlyn's Haydn moment, and he blurted out:
"This is the revelation of the Progenitor. He told us, through a dream, that the Apocalypse are coming and we must be prepared. And I am one of the key figures. My task is to pray to the ' The Fool,' to you!"
Hearing the other party's detailed and unreserved response, Klein, who had prepared his follow-up questions, was at a loss for where to begin Emlyn White, that Vampire, had already explained in detail.
The Progenitor's revelation... Didn't the Old Goddess Lilith perish in the Second Age long before the Cataclysm, or have her authority revoked by the Creator? That's why many Vampire tried to pray to the " The Moon Primordial," only to meet extremely tragic ends... Moreover, Mr. "Door" mentioned that the " The Moon " card is empty. This suggests that the " The Moon Primordial " might be an incarnation of some deity or high-ranking Devil, and indirectly proves that the Old Goddess Lilith has lost her position at Sequence 0, which is generally equated with death... Klein instantly connected these clues.
He had originally thought that " Lilith," who would respond to the Sanguine' prayers in certain matters, was a relic of that ancient god, such as the " Uniqueness " of the " The Moon " pathway. Therefore, she was rigid, inflexible, passive, and extremely restrictive. But now, the fact that she had taken the initiative to give him revelation made him deny this guess.
"There are two possibilities. One is that ' Lilith ' is actually a deity in disguise, occupying a key point beforehand to block the opponent who wants to ascend to the ' The Moon ' Sequence 0 throne. She doesn't genuinely care for Sanguine, and the revelation she provides is merely a test. The most suspicious is the goddess who stole the title ' Lady of Crimson,' but she's already Sequence 0, corresponding to the ' The Star ' card in the Card of Blasphemy. Why would she still covet the ' The Moon '? To sabotage the enemy's plans?"
"Secondly, the ancient god is not truly dead. As long as no other powerful being becomes Sequence 0 of the ' The Moon ' pathway, He can exist in some peculiar and incomprehensible way, waiting for the opportunity to return, just as described in the ' Black Emperor ' card. The goddess bestowing the title of ' Lady of Crimson ' upon herself may be to disrupt this matter to some extent..."
"Following this logic, Lilith's recent Apocalypse revelation is a resurrection effort accumulated over many years, and I, the ' The Fool,' will Acting a key role in Her prophecy. If that's the case, then it should be considered a kind of 'invitation to cooperate'... But what can a Sequence 6 Beyonder offer to cooperate with an ancient god that has not yet vanished?"
"Let Emlyn White join the Tarot Society? Vampires are a race with a long lifespan, existing since the Second Era, they must know many secrets... However, that would involve considerable risk. Hmm, perhaps we could consult the oracle before each meeting to see if we should recruit Emlyn..."
"By the way, there's a similar Apocalypse prophecy in the notebook ' Spirit World Observations,' from ' Yellow Light ' Venithan. He also pointed out that the curse on the Abraham Family would be lifted by an ' Apprentice ' who received help from Hidden Existence. This fits Miss ' Magician's' current situation perfectly; she's an ' Apprentice ' who received help from me, the ' The Fool '... This is quite interesting. Could it be that all those in high positions who are skilled in prophecy foresaw the inevitability of the Apocalypse, and also saw the existence of the ' The Fool ' and the role he might play?"
Klein's mind raced with thoughts, but his expression remained unchanged.
He leaned back in his chair and chuckled slowly:
"What did your Progenitor ask you to pray to me about?"
The calm voice brought Emlyn out of his stiff, disoriented state, and he shook his head somewhat blankly.
"I have no idea..."
At that moment, Klein saw that on the back of the chair Emlyn was sitting, scattered stars moved rapidly and quickly formed a symbol representing the " Crimson Moon ".
As expected, the Beyonder Pathway corresponding to the descendants of the ancient goddess Lilith points to the " The Moon "... Klein chuckled and said:
"Given the presence of seven true gods and numerous Hidden Existence, why would your Progenitor believe I would be the key to the Apocalypse?"
The Fool's attitude finally calmed Emlyn White down, making him realize that he had indeed encountered an incredible event and had been forcibly pulled into a magical place by a Hidden Existence!
He is the " The Fool "... He didn't get angry... Is it because I represent the Progenitor? I, Emlyn White, am indeed the special one, mentioned by the Progenitor, and received a response from the " The Fool "... Thinking of this, Emlyn sat up straighter and carefully chose his words:
"Honorable ' The Fool,' the revelation from the Progenitor is this: I, Emlyn White, will become the key to saving the Sanguine and defeating the Apocalypse, and it all begins with praying to you."
What he meant was:
The key to the Apocalypse isn't you, it's me!
This guy has such a "chuunibyou" side... Well, he's always been pretty Pride and has a high opinion of himself... Klein mentally made a couple of comments using popular phrases from the past.
He said with amusement:
"Why ask me the same question, and not the seven gods or other Hidden Existence?"
"... I don't know." Emlyn shook his head honestly.
Klein thought for a moment, then deliberately said:
"Actually, I roughly understand what your Progenitor meant. He hoped that with my help, you would grow into a true high-ranking being, thereby saving the Sanguine when the Apocalypse comes."
"Growth?" Emlyn asked doubtfully. "As you know, we Sanguine cannot grow on our own. Only through special rituals, receiving gifts from our elders and legacies from our ancestors, can we advance in rank."
Sure enough, it also has to conform to the conservation law of Beyonder Characteristic... In other words, there must be other ways, as long as they conform to the fundamental laws... Klein chuckled and said:
Your limited knowledge has blinded you to a wider world.
"Of course, I won't answer that question for you; you have to find the answer yourself. I'm just giving you an opportunity."
He paused for a second and said, looking down at the viewer:
Would you like to have such an opportunity?
Emlyn rose and bowed without hesitation:
"That's exactly what I Wishes!"
"Ha, where did your Pride go when facing Hidden Existence? All that's left is humility?" Klein muttered to himself, tapping the edge of the weathered table with his fingers.
But you must abide by some rules.
"Please speak," Emlyn said, suppressing his excitement.
Klein smiled and said:
"You cannot disclose anything related to me to anyone without my permission."
"This includes the Sanguine who were present during the previous ceremony."
"But..." Emlyn couldn't accept it.
Klein asked in a very confident and gentle manner:
" Lilith didn't tell you who to report to afterward?"
This can be inferred from the fact that there is no prayer content in the revelation!
Lily... He addressed the Progenitor by his given name... It sounded like an old friend... Emlyn's heart skipped a beat, and he lowered his head, saying:
"No."
Klein, with a slight smile and a calm tone, continued:
"This is a Concealment transaction, which is why I responded after you left my sight. Similarly, you don't need to report to Lilith; that would alert certain individuals."
Seeing Emlyn nod in understanding, Klein added:
"To become the key to saving the Sanguine, one must endure corresponding hardships, such as being misunderstood, slandered, and despised. One can only silently move forward in the darkness, carrying a heavy mission."
These targeted words immediately conjured up a corresponding scene in Emlyn White's mind:
Always ridiculed by her tribe for her love of Puppet, she wandered into the Harvest Church, leaving behind a mark of shame. Never valued or appreciated by her elders, she silently guarded her tribe and everyone else from a corner, unknown to anyone...
Soon, Emlyn, moved by his own words, responded respectfully:
Your will will surely be fulfilled across the land.
Klein leaned back, speaking as if the clouds were light and the wind gentle:
"I tacitly approved the formation of a Concealment gathering, right here."
"Would you like to join this gathering and find a way to become powerful enough to save the Sanguine?"
"I do!" Emlyn answered without hesitation.
Klein nodded in satisfaction:
"Is there anything else you wish to ask?"
Emlyn was overjoyed and hurriedly said:
"Great ' The Fool,' I would like to ask you to help me break free from this Psychological Suggestion. This is a bishop of the Church of the Earth Mother..."
"I know," Klein calmly interrupted his description.
He knew... truly a Hidden Existence... Emlyn lowered his head again.
Klein chuckled and said:
I can help you, but what price are you willing to pay for it?
Above the Gray Fog, he possessed extremely strong Spirit Vision, and he had just discovered that the dark, ghostly Psychological Suggestion within Emlyn White's spirit body had dissipated by some unknown time, becoming so thin as to be fragile.
Klein had originally planned to resolve the issue by referring to the rituals in the Book of Secrets for dealing with similar problems, but the current situation made him believe that a Mysticism Ritual combined with the suppression of the " Black Emperor " card and the Purification of the " The Sun Brooch " could completely dispel the Psychological Suggestion within Emlyn White.
The price? Emlyn pondered for a while but couldn't think of anything he possessed that Hidden Existence as " The Fool."
Seeing this, Klein took the initiative to speak:
"I'm very interested in some of your Sanguine history; you can use that information as a bargaining chip."
The history of Sanguine? Emlyn thought for a moment and then agreed.
"You can think about what you're going to describe first, hehe. Before that, you need to choose a code name from among them." Klein materialized the unselected Tarot Major Cards on the surface of the bronze table.
Emlyn White looked at it carefully for a few moments, finding it quite interesting, and said:
" The Moon.
"I choose the ' The Moon ' brand!"