Could this be targeting me? Klein was startled and instantly became unusually clear-headed.
Having experienced similar things repeatedly, he has developed a bit of "persecution complex" in this regard.
"It's really possible... When I first arrived on Oravi Island, the ' Mother Tree of Desire ' used a dream to give Follett Ken a revelation, initiating the entire plan Bilt Brando, the Celestial Sect held a ritual, causing that homeless man's double to Gluttony to death..."
"If it's targeting Amyrius, the plan must ensure that if he loses his double, he can't find another accomplice, or has no other way to conceal it. Obviously, this is uncertain, and my involvement is proof of that..."
"If the target is me, then all these questions can be explained." Klein used his " Clown " ability to control his facial expression, silently watching Follett Ken.
After having this guess, even more doubts immediately arose in his mind:
"But how could they be sure that Bilt Brando would contact me?"
"The information that Gehrman Sparrow can transform into anyone was leaked by ' Vice Admiral Ailment ' Tracy, and is a factor beyond the control of the ' Mother Tree of Desire '..."
"Of course, this can also be viewed from another perspective. It was precisely because this information spread and I arrived at Oravi Island that the ' Mother Tree of Desire ' sent down a revelation, propelling this matter forward."
"But the problem is, why would He corrupt me? My hatred for the Rose School of Thought isn't nearly enough to attract the attention of an evil god. All Sharron 've done is kill a Sequence 5 ' Wraith,' a Sequence 6 ' Living Corpse,' and a Sequence 7 ' Werewolf,' and steal the ' Crimson Moon Corona ' and the ' Biotoxin Bottle '... The hunt for the ' Admiral of Blood ' was interrupted before it even truly began, never even put into practice; we only killed 'Iron' Maviti..."
"The retribution for these things could not possibly exceed the level of Saint!"
"Is it because I'm special, and upon arriving on the island, I resonated to some extent with the items formed from the aura of the ' Mother Tree of Desire '?"
"But before, in Backlund Tingen City, I didn't see any sacred objects left by any deity exhibiting any abnormal reactions."
"Furthermore, I had performed Divination above the Gray Fog beforehand, and the revelation I received was that the homeless man's death was a coincidence, not orchestrated by Mythical Creature or a '0' level Sealed Artifact, but the result was not like that..."
"This... this is the first time that the Divination above the Gray Fog has been truly interfered with? Interfered with without my noticing?"
Klein paused, realizing that this was the most serious problem.
Previously, when dealing with "0-08", he simply failed to gain effective insights, rather than being misled in his conclusions!
So, is it a power beyond the level of a "0" level Sealed Artifact? The " Mother Tree of Desire " is personally interfering, and is it a true deity? But even the Seven Gods have difficulty directly influencing the real world; there must be corresponding rituals... Hmm, I also divined the danger level of Acting Divination above the Gray Fog, and the revelation I Amyrius was that it was bearable. The development of events perfectly matched this result, so there was no interference? The more Klein thought about it, the more he felt that the whole matter was shrouded in mystery.
What he couldn't understand was why, if the target of the pollution was himself, he had solved the problem relatively easily with almost no difficult challenges.
This makes the arrangement of the " Mother Tree of Desire " seem like a joke! Just as that oppressive feeling was about to overwhelm Follett Ken, Klein asked another question, confirming his suspicions.
To his surprise, the Celestial Sect had not held any rituals in the past week to invoke the " Mother Tree of Desire " to interfere with the Divination, nor had it made any special arrangements in preparation for the failure of the plan.
Strange... Klein took out a gold coin, made it bounce up with a clink, and made a final check.
Even without Divination, he was almost certain that Follett Ken. This was because the other party was mentally broken and incapable of fabricating a reasonable explanation, and because Follett Ken's answers were logical and matched some details that Klein had deliberately omitted.
Snap! The gold coin landed in the open palm, the king's portrait facing upwards, indicating approval.
Based on the Divination statements, Klein finally determined that Follett Ken was not lying.
Suppressing his doubts for the time being, he looked at Follett Ken again and asked without a trace of a smile:
What things have you done that violated the kingdom's laws and social customs?
Follett Ken paused for a few seconds, then his mental state seemed to improve immediately.
In his view, the plot involving Amyrius was the most serious crime and the easiest thing to anger the important figure in front of him. Everything else was just a minor issue and not worth the Demigod's attention.
Therefore, skipping the important parts and getting to the ordinary topics means that he might have a good ending.
Follett Ken couldn't help but reveal a barely perceptible smile, and hurriedly explained:
"I once tortured a family all night to seize their property, then killed them and dumped them in the jungle. Using forged documents, I successfully obtained a considerable fortune."
"I deliberately induced many believers to indulge their desires, watching them gradually become nourishment for the ' Mother Tree of Desire ' in their subsequent emptiness and regret."
"I have seduced many women, using the pretext of helping them liberate their nature and achieve spiritual salvation, and then I have taken advantage of them."
"I tortured some believers who attempted apostasy to death, mainly by slowly cutting away all the protruding parts of their bodies..."
He confessed to his crimes one by one, seemingly unwilling to hide anything.
Klein was somewhat incredulous; he had never imagined that human nature could be so evil.
As Follett Ken became increasingly excited, he saw Amyrius stand up expressionlessly, walk around the desk, stand in front of him, and raise his left palm.
In the center of the left palm, a terrifying mouth split open, revealing two rows of illusory white, icy teeth.
No... no!
A piercing, terrified scream echoed through the study, lingering for a long time.
After a while, Klein bent down and picked up the grayish-white ball of light that looked like a miniature brain.
This is the Beyonder Characteristic of a " Lunatic "!
To his dismay, Follett Ken had already been searched before being brought in, and no cash or valuables were left behind.
*Snap! Klein snapped his fingers, setting all the remaining pieces of clothing ablaze.
He glanced at the partially healed wound on his left shoulder, then sat back down behind his desk, remaining silent for a long time amidst the quiet, leaping crimson flames.
Once all traces were no longer noticeable, he pulled the corresponding rope, causing the bell outside the door to ring.
The blonde secretary Luan, lifted the "lockdown," Door Opening, and entered, instinctively surveying every corner.
"Instruct the guards and base personnel to cooperate with the Oravi police system to thoroughly clean up the Celestial Sect. Ideally, they should be able to find clues and arrest some members of the Rose School of Thought," Klein calmly issued the order.
"Yes, Your Excellency General," Luan replied respectfully.
He didn't ask where Follett Ken had gone, as if the leader of the Celestial Sect had never existed.
Klein didn't pay much attention to the capture operation on Oravi Island, citing a minor injury as the reason for canceling all his plans for the next two days.
This means that he no longer needs to worry about how to display the majesty of High-Sequence powerhouse of the " Arbiter " path at crucial moments after losing the " Ninth Law " talisman.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Aston has not yet departed by passenger ship. The new Governor, Ben Connard, has sent an invitation to your banquet tonight." Around noon, Luan knocked and entered to report.
Ben Connard... the man who succeeded as governor of Aston... As far as I know, the Viscount Conrad family are staunch supporters of the royal family, Talym must have met Prince Edessak while serving as the riding instructor for the youngest son of the Viscount Conrad... Klein nodded slightly, taking on Amyrius Rieveldt's complex emotions.
He remained silent for several seconds before saying:
"Tell Governor Conrad that I have been injured in the attack by the Celestial Sect and am unable to attend the banquet."
Please apologize to him on my behalf.
"Yes, Your Excellency General." Luan did not try to persuade him further and calmly left the room.
A Demigod has every right to be "willful"!
As long as he doesn't participate in the conspiracy or commit serious Error, he won't be blamed no matter what he does, because any faction would be willing to accept a Demigod!
Watching Luan's figure disappear through the door, Klein shook his head almost imperceptibly and sat back down behind his desk.
The peaceful day passed quickly, and as dawn approached, Klein, who was sleeping in his guest room, suddenly woke up and sat up.
His Spirit Intuition told him that someone had entered the house!
Klein stared intently out the window and saw a middle-aged man in a tailcoat, with black hair, Blue Eyes, and a slightly downturned mouth—it was Amyrius!
Phew, he's finally back... Klein slowly stood up and cautiously asked:
What items did you give me beforehand?
He was worried that Amyrius in front of him was also a " Faceless " in disguise.
Amyrius stood there and answered with a serious expression:
" The Ninth Law Talisman."
Before Gehrman Sparrow could speak again, he took two steps forward and calmly asked:
Has anything happened in the last few days?
... Klein controlled his facial muscles and said:
"Your secretary made a mistake and got injured."
"Hmm? Anything else?" Amyrius nodded deeply and reservedly.
Klein tried hard not to look away and stared directly at the other person, saying:
"Your brother has been relieved of his post as governor, and a new governor has taken office."
"Your Miss Cynthia mutated into Monster, but I Purification her."
"Some of your guards and servants have been infected and are currently receiving treatment..."
"..." Amyrius's expression gradually turned to astonishment.
His eyes twitched slightly, as if he was wondering if he had returned to the wrong place.
Only three days have passed!
P. S.: Regular updates resume today.