Lord of the Mysteries: The New Black Emperor

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The members were all very curious. What kind of scene would it be when "Sun" Derrick and the others were affected, replaying the scene from thousands of years ago?

At the same time, they felt the power of the King of Angels. Thousands of years had passed, and the power of "Angel of Fate " Ouroboros still remained.

But they found themselves not too surprised, because "Emperor" had already traded information about the "Rose Redemption" with them.

They were all very clear about how outrageous the first members of this organization were. Through some descriptions from "Little Sun" before, they also knew that the members of "Rose Redemption" often gathered in the "Giant King's Court."

Only "Star" Leonard listened very carefully. Although he had asked Pallez Zoroast for information about the "Rose Redemption," it was clear that the old man only knew the names of most of the first members and did not know too many details about this organization.

Derrick continued: "The two conveners of the 'Rose Redemption' are 'Dark Angel' Sasir, 'Evernight Goddess' Amanesis..."

Leonard was stunned: Goddess... the name of the Goddess...

"Participants include 'Pure White Angel' Aucuses, etc." Derrick said, "Its members are exactly the same as the information from Mr. Emperor before."

At this time, "Hanged Man" Alger said: "Actually, you can say it again."

"Hermit" Cattleya also chimed in: "Yes, we all want to hear the person involved say it again."

Hobert smiled: You just want to hear the names of these gods, right?

When he traded with everyone before, he didn't mention many of the true names of the gods, but the unsuspecting Derrick directly described what he had heard and seen.

How could these two old foxes miss such an opportunity?

Seeing "Sun's" doubts, Alger realized that under his constant guidance, the current "Sun" was no longer the original "Little Sun," so he said again: "Before this, I obtained some true names of gods, so I wanted to verify them through your description."

Derrick felt the sincerity of Mr. Hanged Man, so he said: "Okay, Mr. Hanged Man, there are also 'Wind Angel' Leodero, 'God of Combat' Badheil...'"

After saying all the honorifics and true names of the members, Leonard sighed and exclaimed: "'Rose Redemption' is really powerful and terrifying!"

Because except for Leonard, the other members did not show too much surprise, so Derrick continued: "We encountered the leader of the 'Royal Court Hunter,' 'Light Culler' Murskogan, outside the Giant King's Palace.

"He said that 'Dark Angel' Sasir was sleeping in that palace. After that, we returned, and Mr. Fool bestowed upon us the 'Silver Knight' potion formula."

"Justice" Audrey was listening with great interest, but suddenly realized that the story had ended.

"Magician" Fors laughed and thought: If I left such an ending when writing a book, I would definitely receive blades from readers.

Leonard rubbed his chest, feeling like someone had punched him in the face with such an ending.

And "Moon" Emlyn was still very conflicted, sometimes thinking that the Sanguine was just a derivative of humans, and sometimes thinking that this idea was blasphemy against the Progenitor!

Cattleya was savoring the information obtained at this Tarot meeting. She felt that when she returned to the real world, the "Mysticologist" potion should be completely digested.

The hall was quiet for a while, and Klein manipulated "World" to say to Derrick: "I recently harvested a batch of mushrooms that can grow and reproduce in the dark by devouring the flesh and blood of monsters. I wonder if your City of Silver is interested?"

Fors sighed: It can actually devour monsters? Sure enough, there are many things in the world that we have not yet understood.

Cattleya's eyes suddenly deepened a little, sitting upright, without speaking or moving, like a statue.

Derrick was overjoyed when he heard this and blurted out: "Can those mushrooms actively attack monsters?"

Klein's mouth twitched slightly: I thought "Little Sun" would be afraid of those mushrooms, but his request was even more excessive.

He manipulated "World" and said: "No, if the mushrooms can actively attack monsters, you will also become their target."

Derrick was a little ashamed and nodded quickly: "I understand, Mr. World."

"World" gave a further description: "Some of those mushrooms can be ground into flour, some can produce milk, some are rich in oil, taste like beef, and some have a texture close to fish, but without bones.

"Except for milk, which can be drunk directly, the others must be cooked by steaming, boiling, frying, grilling, etc. Otherwise, those mushrooms will absorb flesh and blood in the body, restore their activity, and turn a person into countless mushrooms from the inside out."

Audrey, Alger, and other members were listening to a novel and interesting story, but Cattleya's eyelids twitched, and she decided to have a good "talk" with Frank after returning to the real world.

She was very worried that one day when her pirate group held a crew vote, a large number of mushrooms would cast a solemn vote.

At this time, Derrick, after listening to the relevant description, asked curiously: "Mr. World, what is flour? Is it like black grass powder?

"Also, what is milk, what is beef, what is fish?"

In fact, he had seen fish, but he didn't think those fish were the same kind of creatures as "World's" description.

Not far from the southwest of City of Silver, there is a swamp with many strangely shaped, highly poisonous fish-like creatures.

In City of Silver, anyone with basic common sense knows that fish cannot be eaten unless they want to commit suicide.

Klein manipulated "World" to turn his gaze to Audrey. Describing what flour, milk, beef, and fish are in detail does not fit Gehrman Sparrow's persona.

As a senior "Spectator," Audrey instantly understood what the other party wanted to express, and she was happy to help.

Audrey considered for a moment and said: "Milk can provide a lot of nutrition and help you grow taller and stronger..."

She didn't finish her words, because the "Sun" sitting opposite her was already very burly.

So Audrey turned to explaining beef and flour and other foods.

After "Justice" explained those concepts, Derrick looked at "World" with fervent eyes: "Thank you, Mr. World, like electric lights, this is exactly what our City of Silver needs.

"After I go back, I will immediately tell the Chief, he will definitely be happy too."

Then he asked: "What do you want in exchange?"

Klein hesitated for a moment before using "World" to say: "The 'Classical Alchemist' potion formula."

No! Cattleya subconsciously wanted to open her mouth to stop him, but in the end, she restrained her impulse.

She quietly glanced at Mr. Fool, and seeing that this great existence didn't say anything, she felt a lot more at ease.

Hobert on the opposite side saw Cattleya's body language and almost laughed out loud: You don't think there's no problem with "Fool" backing you, do you? Maybe Mr. Fool feels a lot more at ease in his heart that you didn't stop him at this time.

At this time, Alger asked "Emperor": "Can electric lights be used on ships?"

He was playing the role of a pirate and saw electric lights when looting merchant ships, so he had this question.

"It is possible." Hobert came back to his senses: "But you have to bring more batteries, because the ship-borne small generator is still under development."

Alger nodded as if he understood: "Looking forward to the day when the development is successful."

At the end of the gathering, "World" looked around and said: "Everyone in Backlund, please pay close attention to whether there are any abnormalities around you."

"Okay." Audrey and Leonard nodded one after another.

Hobert realized that George III's ascension ceremony was not far away. He had been busy with the founding of the country recently and had not had a good talk with Klein.

So he said: "After the gathering, we will immediately complete the transaction."

Klein didn't think much about it and let "World" agree.

This Tarot meeting ended, and figures disappeared above the gray fog at the same time, leaving only "Fool" Klein.

He began to look through the diary in his hand:

"November 21st, because I made too many preparations in the early stage, I obtained that chaotic and terrifying Grade 0 Sealed Artifact faster than I imagined.

"Then, after a difficult contest, with some help, I finally restored it to a pure Sequence 1 Beyonder characteristic..."

This page of the diary is basically Roselle's description of his process of advancing to the adjacent pathway Sequence 1 "Knowledge Emperor." The next page also contains Roselle's process of landing on the moon.

Unfortunately, the order of these diaries is a bit messy. The next page becomes the content of a conversation with Mr. "Door," or a conversation with Hermes.

Continuing to look down, Klein was pleasantly surprised to find that Roselle recorded the role of the nine mausoleums of the "Black Emperor" in his diary, as well as the location of the most secret mausoleum.

Similar to his previous guess, it was on that mysterious island he discovered during his early voyages.

After reading all the diaries, Klein's spirituality felt something, and he looked again at Roselle's description of landing on the moon, as if he had missed some important information.

…

The Berserk Sea, Longtail Island Governor's Mansion.

Hobert returned to the real world with Fors, and he immediately sat up and said: "I'm going to complete a transaction with 'Mr. World'.

"Oh, right, I will invite Mr. 'World' to be a guest recently. You let the kitchen prepare a little special cuisine."

Fors of course remembered Hobert's separate exchange with "World" at the gathering that had just ended, but she didn't expect Hobert to invite "World" to be a guest.

Immediately after, Fors was somewhat looking forward to "The World's" arrival, wanting to observe the legendary adventurer up close: "Alright, I'll instruct the kitchen."

Hobert kissed Fors on the forehead before using "Travel" to return to Backlund. First, he took out the "Tyrant" card from the "Nation of Disorder" and completed the transaction with "The World."

Immediately afterward, Hobert prayed to "The Fool": "The Fool who does not belong to this era… Respected Mr. Fool, please tell 'The World' that I invite him to dinner at the Governor's mansion on Longtail Island tomorrow night to discuss important matters."

Soon, Hobert received a reply from "The World": "Alright, I will arrive around five o'clock in the afternoon."

Having settled this matter, Hobert was about to go to the Principality of South Balam again when the butler, Dophis, suddenly came to report: "Your Grace, Mr. Leonard is here. He seems very anxious and appears to have something important to discuss with you."

Hobert was stunned. He looked at the clock in the study. Only half an hour had passed since the Tarot Gathering ended. What urgent matter could Leonard have encountered?

He hurried to the hall and indeed saw that Leonard's expression was different from usual.

Leonard, who usually exuded a carefree aura, seemed somewhat nervous and incredulous at this moment. He greeted Hobert proactively, and when he was close enough, he whispered: "Her Excellence Arianna invites you to a meeting at the cathedral."

Hobert was also stunned: "Who?"

"Her Excellence Arianna!"

Hobert, after confirming that it was the angel of the "Darkness" pathway, the head of the Evernight Goddess Church's archbishops, took a deep breath and said: "Where is she now?"

Leonard replied: "At Saint Samuel Cathedral."

Hobert could understand Leonard's feelings at this moment. Especially being asked to invite me, this guy is probably wondering if his participation in the Tarot Gathering has been discovered?

However, Hobert quickly calmed down and realized that Arianna herself or the Evernight Goddess Church was looking for him to discuss something, which was not detrimental to him. Otherwise, the entire Duke's mansion would have been pulled into the "Concealed World" by now.

Hobert simply used "Travel" to arrive at Saint Samuel Cathedral. Under Leonard's guidance, Hobert arrived at the backyard of the cathedral, an inconspicuous reception room.

Arianna, barefoot and wearing a simple robe, and Archbishop Anthony, wearing a clerical robe, were both in the reception room.

After Hobert entered, Archbishop Anthony warmly got up to greet him and exchanged pleasantries. Then, Hobert said to Arianna: "Ma'am."

Arianna showed a very kind smile: "I hope I haven't disturbed you."

She pointed to the chair opposite her: "Please sit down."

At Archbishop Anthony's prompting, Leonard left the reception room and closed the door.

Hobert immediately felt some changes in the surrounding space. At this moment, the entire room was already in a "Concealed" state.

As soon as Hobert sat down, Arianna said: "The war in Winter County is currently very fierce. Most of the God of Combat Church's elites are there, and conflicts often occur between us."

"Three days ago, we received reliable information that an angel from the Eternal Blazing Sun Church was active near the battlefield. It is said that he came to investigate the strange sunlight that appeared before."

Hearing this, Hobert smiled. He knew that the Eternal Blazing Sun Church would definitely conduct some investigations, but he didn't take it too seriously.

Because the Tamara family's hiding place was relatively sensitive, not far from the battlefield, the Eternal Blazing Sun would be very cautious when sending people to investigate.

By the time they went, Lawrence and the others would have already withdrawn, and the "Creator" had also interfered with the scene, so the Eternal Blazing Sun Church would not be able to trace it back to the "Creator" for the time being.

Even if they traced it back to the "Creator," it wouldn't matter, because Hobert's actions at the time looked like he had used a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact, and they wouldn't realize that it was a high-imitation Uniqueness.

The Eternal Blazing Sun was not the Lord of Storms, and in the current situation where the Intis Republic might join the war at any time, it was impossible for them to impulsively ask the "Creator" for high-grade Sealed Artifacts of the "Sun" pathway.

Arianna continued: "The God of Combat Church seems to have promised that angel some benefits. In yesterday's conflict, that angel from the Eternal Blazing Sun Church coordinated with the God of Combat Church's actions."

"In our opinion, this is a very dangerous thing."

Hobert was slightly stunned and, of course, understood Arianna's meaning. Originally, the three angels on both sides were evenly matched in terms of demigod-level power.

Suddenly, another angel appeared. Even if this angel was only coordinating and had no intention of directly clashing with the Evernight Goddess Church, the balance had been broken.

Hobert considered for a moment before saying: "Ma'am, this angel was likely attracted by our actions, but we didn't expect him to be bought by the God of Combat Church."

He spoke very euphemistically, expressing the core meaning: We are not responsible for this!

Arianna said amiably: "We didn't expect it either."

"According to the previous frequency of battles, we will have another large-scale confrontation with the God of Combat Church in three or four days."

"We hope that the 'Creator' can dispatch an angel and several demigods to confront the angel of the Eternal Blazing Sun."

She paused and said: "We will pay a certain reward."

Hobert finally understood: No wonder she was so polite, she was asking for my help.

He pondered for a moment before asking: "May I ask what the reward is?"

Arianna said calmly: "Two 'Blasphemy Cards.'"

Hobert couldn't help but take a deep breath: "May I ask what cards?"

"'Justiciar' and 'Error.'" Arianna replied.

Hobert felt goosebumps all over his body. These two cards were exactly what he needed.

Arianna, of course, noticed Hobert's strangeness. This was the reward that the Goddess specified when she reported this matter to the Evernight Goddess.

She immediately realized that this was something that Duke Hobert, or the "Creator," greatly needed.

At the same time, Arianna had a deeper understanding of the alliance between the Evernight Goddess and the "Creator." Before, she only thought that both sides had released goodwill and had no conflicts of interest, belonging to the kind of relationship that would not be enemies.

But now it seemed that the Goddess had a very good understanding of the "Creator's" power and that it should not be as simple as a shallow cooperation.

It was precisely because the Goddess understood the "Creator's" power that this negotiation should be easily successful.

In Arianna's opinion, using two "Blasphemy Cards" to ask an angel to take action was a very cost-effective deal. After all, the Loen Kingdom gave Hobert a duchy, and the "Creator's" power stood on the side of Loen.

However, Hobert's sneak attack on Saint Millon and his enmity with the Feysac Empire did not mean that they were also willing to treat the God of Combat Church as an enemy.

Hobert took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and asked: "May I ask, what are the sources of these two cards respectively?"

Arianna replied: "'The Justiciar' card comes from the sacrifice of a royal family member's believer, and 'The Error' card comes from the encirclement and killing of an Amon avatar decades ago."

Hobert already had an idea in his mind, but he knew the principle of "playing the part thoroughly," so he said: "Please prepare a quiet room for me. I need to report this matter to the 'Creator.'"

Arianna nodded slowly, and Archbishop Anthony led Hobert to a room next door.

Hobert pretended to pray in the room and whispered about the transaction that Arianna had just proposed. Then, after waiting for two or three minutes, he pretended to praise the "Creator."

After getting up, Hobert, accompanied by Archbishop Anthony at the door, returned to Arianna again: "The 'Creator' has agreed to this transaction."

He paused and said: "I will also participate in the war at that time. When an angel needs to take action, give me a signal, and I will guide the target for that angel."

Arianna had read the relevant reports and knew that the state of the angel who was loyal to the "Creator" seemed to be not quite right, but they seemed to have a way to restore to their peak state in a short time.

So, Arianna did not express any doubts at the moment. The two sides agreed that Hobert would bring a few demigods to the Amanda Mountains on Wednesday afternoon to meet with the Beyonders of the Evernight Goddess Church.

Coming out of Saint Musser Cathedral, Hobert took a deep breath and sighed in his heart: With the "Error" card, "The Fool" can basically help me complete the operation of "grafting" bloodlines.

Originally, he had to think of alternative solutions, but now it seems unnecessary.

In this way, his plan has become very feasible again. Currently, there is only one step left: obtaining a trace of Erebus's spirituality.

In the evening, Hobert came to the Governor's mansion on Longtail Island and had a rare good night's sleep.

The next morning, Fors got up unusually at seven o'clock, and Dorian was brought over around eight o'clock.

Today, Hobert also specially took out most of the day to accompany Dorian to visit the factories and newly built water conservancy projects on Longtail Island.

Sitting in the carriage, Dorian, with his very broad shoulders, looked at the dams and canals and couldn't help but ask: "Is the grain yield on Longtail Island much higher than on the North Continent?"

Hobert replied with a smile: "With these water conservancy facilities, plus we have improved the seeds of wheat and rice, the current yield per mu is about four times that of the North Continent."

"The locals are not yet accustomed to the farm tools given to them. When they are proficient and have a habit of intensive cultivation, the yield per mu will definitely continue to increase, reaching about six times."

Such a terrifying increase in production is inseparable from the re-cultivation of seeds by the priests of the Earth Mother Church.

The corresponding water conservancy facilities only serve as an important auxiliary function, because the demand for water and fertilizer also increases exponentially after production increases.

Dorian added, "Even so, it should take a long time for these water conservancy facilities to recover their costs, right?"

"At least a dozen years," Hobert said with a smile. "But by that time, we will definitely need to do new reinforcement and construction."

He certainly understood what Dorian was asking: "For a power, such investment is necessary."

"Because we must ensure that we have enough food supply to avoid being coerced by some forces with food in the future."

Dorian smiled and said, "This concept is very novel, and such precautions are indeed necessary."

Fors, who was listening to the conversation between the two, showed a heartfelt smile.

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