Lord of the Mysteries: Lord of Order

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So it seems that the Trunsoest family, which disappeared into history after the end of the Fourth Epoch, was not completely wiped out.

The Night Emperor had a premonition early on, prepared in advance, and made a deal with the Evernight Goddess so his descendants could receive hidden protection, change their identities, and continue the family line.

Thinking about the history of the East Chester family's founding, and then thinking about the several Trunsoest royal demigods killed by the first Duke of East Chester recorded in the family's ancient texts, Aaron couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Immediately, he was taken aback. Could it be that those several Trunsoest royal demigods who were killed didn't actually die, and the 'killing' drama back then was just a show for others?

Having communicated in advance, with the status of the first Duke of East Chester, Varna Weil, who was an Angel at the time, and the hidden protection, it wasn't impossible to make it look like a real death.

If that's the case, the true strength of the East Chester family now would be quite terrifying.

However, it's hard to say. If they didn't achieve Angel status and were only at the Saint-Demigod level, especially not from pathways known for longevity...

Logically speaking, they couldn't possibly have survived for over 1000 years until now. The greater possibility is that they have already turned into Beyonder characteristics forming Sealed Artifacts, unless they had other special means.

And there's the 'Specter Empire' ship, the ghost ship said to carry the last legacy of the Trunsoest Empire.

Aaron's eyes flickered. Perhaps, he would have a chance to obtain that unimaginable legacy in the future.

Sorting out his scattered thoughts, he adjusted his state, got up and opened the door to the prayer room.

Not far outside the door, the Duke of East Chester was pacing back and forth with a worried expression, while Archbishop Matthew Adams was silently praying while continuously drawing the Crimson Moon symbol on his chest. But neither of them had approached the prayer room, as if some force was preventing them from getting closer.

Seeing the door open and Aaron stepping out, the worried look on the Duke of East Chester's face receded, and a hint of confusion surfaced in his mind. Just as he was about to open his mouth to ask, his peripheral vision caught sight of Archbishop Matthew Adams beside him, and he suppressed the urge to ask.

Archbishop Matthew Adams, this elderly gentleman with white hair that was meticulously groomed and a kind and serene face, was currently examining Aaron with a very strange gaze, as if he wanted to get to know the Baron again, which made Aaron feel quite uncomfortable.

He lightly coughed. Aaron didn't offer any explanation.

Instead, he directly revealed his left wrist, where the mark had turned deep black as the base, with brilliant embellishments surrounding exactly half of the Crimson Moon symbol.

As spirituality surged in, the crimson mark emitted a faint light, and an aura of tranquility and peace spread out.

Aaron looked at the Duke of East Chester, who had a surprised expression, and Archbishop Matthew Adams, whose pupils had contracted, and said in a calm tone:

"I am already a Blessed of the Evernight Goddess."

Within the major Orthodox Churches, ordinary believers who wish to receive a response from a deity can only obtain a systematic reply by arranging various fixed ritual magic, and it's not even guaranteed.

While those who can receive a response simply through prayer are only senior clergy who have been in the church for over a decade, the Popes or Pontiffs wearing the Triple Crown, and the Blessed, who can be counted on one hand.

From this perspective alone, the status of a Blessed is no less than that of a diocesan bishop.

Moreover, because they are favored by a deity, the strength of the Blessed is generally very high, and even if they are weak, they will grow quickly.

The Duke of East Chester hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back, with a complex gaze.

Archbishop Matthew Adams, on the other hand, had his confusion dissipate, wore a smile, and drew a Crimson Moon symbol on his chest.

"Praise the Goddess. Hello, Sir Aaron." He paused. "Your Excellence."

Leaving St. Francis Cathedral, the carriage traveled along the main thoroughfare of Osel at night.

The main thoroughfare was no longer bustling and lively like during the day, appearing quiet and empty, just like the atmosphere inside the carriage now.

The Duke of East Chester sat upright in the carriage with his eyes slightly closed, saying nothing.

Aaron sat across from him, also with his eyes slightly closed, but his thoughts were racing.

That I silently and unexpectedly became a Blessed of the Evernight Goddess, it's estimated that Father's mood will be complicated for a while, and he's bound to have some suspicions.

However, this was also a necessary step for me. If I wanted to go to Backlund, I had to obtain hidden protection.

Becoming a Blessed is also a foreseeable good thing. With the deity's recognition and endorsement, whether it's me or the East Chester family, we can receive help from the Church of the Evernight Goddess and have more say.

Hmm... Father is already a demigod and truly one of the top figures in the East Chester family. Does he actually know about our family's hidden identity?

Aaron's eyes flickered. He glanced at the servant kneeling in the corner of the carriage and didn't speak.

He picked up the Marquis's black tea on the carriage table, which had slightly cooled, took a small sip, the rich and mellow taste filled his mouth, alleviating his slightly restless mood.

Osel's West District, The Duke of East Chester's Manor.

The carriage was taken back to the stables by a stable boy for cleaning and maintenance.

Aaron got out of the carriage with his father, the Duke of East Chester, and they tacitly headed towards the study.

The two entered the study on the side of the first floor. Aaron gently closed the door, and accompanied by the soft sound, a faint ripple swept through the room, isolating it from the outside world.

Aaron raised an eyebrow. 'Is this a Wall of Spirituality?' No, there was no ritual arranged. It must be that the Wall of Spirituality was directly solidified in this study through a specific ritual.

Nice, very convenient. I'll want a study like this in the future too. That way, I won't have to consume spirituality to set up a Wall of Spirituality every time.

Pulling back his thoughts that had drifted off, Aaron sat across from the desk and looked at the Duke of East Chester, who was still silent.

After thinking for a moment, Aaron decided it would be better to strike first; at least he could gain the initiative.

"Father, do you know about the Trunsoest family from the Fourth Epoch? Did they truly disappear from history?"

Aaron clearly saw the Duke of East Chester's eyebrows twitch, but he didn't answer immediately. At that moment, Aaron understood.

Even if the Duke of East Chester didn't know the secrets from back then, he at least knew that the East Chester family was a continuation of the Trunsoest family.

After a moment of silence, the Duke of East Chester didn't answer, but instead asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about this? Did that... person say something?"

"Yes, Father. This time at St. Francis Cathedral, I entered the Evernight Goddess's Divine Kingdom and truly saw 'Her', and thus learned many secrets."

"Including the time of the Apocalypse, High Sequence knowledge, many historical secrets, and our family's true identity."

Aaron replied half-truthfully and half-falsely. He attributed the reason for knowing many historical secrets he shouldn't have known to the Evernight Goddess, since no one would actually go to the Goddess to confirm it.

The Duke of East Chester's pupils contracted slightly. He scrutinized the young man sitting across from him. After a moment, he slowly spoke:

"Then you must have already learned about the true origin of our East Chester family from that person. This secret is only revealed by the ancestors when a member of the East Chester family becomes a demigod and goes to the bottom of the ancestral tower to meet them."

"As my child, I believed that you would also know these things in the future. I just didn't expect....."

The Duke of East Chester's face showed a complex expression that was hard to tell if it was relief or worry.

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