Switching Pathways
While Ebner was still in thought, Audrey couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Fool, what general knowledge did Emperor Roselle mention? I can pay for this information."
However, I want a private exchange! she added inwardly.
Klein chuckled and said,
"There's no need. This is simply general knowledge."
"After reading this part of the diary, as the organizer of the Tarot Club, I believe it's necessary for all of you to know this. Of course, I know very well that some of you already know this."
He was mainly referring to Tower and The Sun. The former had always been trying his best to show his "knowledgeable" side, as though there was nothing he didn't know… As for the latter, the City of Silver had two to three thousand years of history, so it was impossible for them not to discover the law of Beyonder characteristics.
Of course, with Miss Judgment's relationship with Mr. Tower, it was very likely that she had long grasped it.
Unfortunately, my Blessed also needs to show off… I can't ruin Mr. Azik's image as a powerhouse just because of some money… Especially when one of my Blesseds died because of the 300-pound investigation fee… Klein sighed silently.
"Thank you very much! Mr. Fool, you are just too generous!" Audrey replied in delight.
She felt three seconds of regret for her wish to use money to buy information.
Klein stopped tapping his fingers and said in an unperturbed tone,
"Mr. Tower had previously shared the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Indestructibility. I believe you already have a basic understanding of Beyonder characteristics… And just after I finished reading Roselle's diary, I recalled that it actually has a second law, known as the Law of Similar Sequence Beyonder Characteristics Conservation."
Law of Beyonder Characteristics Conservation… The Hanged Man slightly changed his sitting posture, feeling that he understood something, but he was unable to fully understand what this law represented or what it contained.
The feelings of Justice and The Sun were similar to his, and they were unable to understand the true meaning of this law.
Judgment glanced at Tower because she had been briefed on the relevant knowledge by Ebner before they went to Damir together. She had always felt that the knowledge had little to do with her, but now that she had heard Mr. Fool mention it, she realized that this law might be very important.
As expected, Ebner thought to himself. He had roughly guessed how Mr. Fool was going to "do it," and he planned on using his limited cooperation to verify his theory.
"What's a Similar Sequence?" Alger couldn't help but ask.
However, just as he asked the question, he suddenly recalled the concept of "categories" mentioned by Mr. Tower when he explained "omnipotent and omniscient."
The same Sequence within the same "category" might very well be the "Similar Sequence" as The Fool spoke of!
With this in mind, Alger was just about to add on and ask Mr. Fool if his idea was correct when he heard the suspected deity at the very end chuckle.
"The so-called Similar Sequence refers to High-Sequence pathways that can be interchanged.
"Let me give an example. The Death pathway's Sequence 5 Gatekeeper can not only be advanced normally, but they can also choose the Warrior pathway, which is Sequence 4 Demon Hunter of the God of Combat pathway.
"This won't bring about the risk of losing control, nor will it accumulate madness. It's not the same as consuming the wrong potion.
"Of course, if it's not a similar Sequence, being half-crazy is the best outcome."
Klein's answer didn't use the concept mentioned by the "Tower." Firstly, as a very powerful and mysterious existence, it wasn't appropriate to use the concepts concluded by the members of his own gathering. Secondly, the "scope" mentioned by the "Tower" was only derived after all. Although there was plenty of evidence to support it, it might still be inaccurate… As for the interchangeability of the three pathways—Corpse Collector, Sleepless, and Warrior—Roselle, he had verified it.
On this point, Klein trusted his fellow countryman more.
So that's how it is… This information is just too valuable! As expected of Mr. Fool. The so-called simple general knowledge is enough to shock most Low- and Mid-Sequence Beyonders and benefit them greatly!
As Alger muttered silently to himself, he felt wistful.
So Sequences can be interchanged… Ebner didn't tell me… Does he think that there's no need for me to switch Sequences? Xio thought.
The Sun suddenly recalled something unbelievable that the former Chief had done—he had built a mausoleum for himself, went deep into the underground mausoleum, and then moved inside to make it his home.
Back then, everyone thought that he had gone mad and ended his own life… But combined with The Fool's description, he might very well be attempting to advance to another pathway…
Audrey was delighted that the information could be exchanged via Sequence. It wasn't that she wasn't satisfied with her Spectator pathway, but that she had a chance to choose again in the future. It was just like selecting something of interest at Philip's Department Store. It was a wonderful experience!
Amidst her excitement, Miss Justice asked in a reserved manner,
"Mr. Fool, I would like to ask if the Spectator pathway can be interchanged with the pathway in the 'omnipotent and omniscient' mentioned by Mr. Tower. In addition, apart from what you mentioned, what other pathways in the 'spectator' pathway can be interchanged?"
As expected of the Tarot Club's best fall-guy. Well asked! I'd like to know too! Klein was already prepared for Miss Justice's question. He turned to look at the "Tower" and chuckled. "Since the concept of 'scope' was summarized by the 'tower,' you have to ask him about it."
Mr. Fool is unwilling to answer directly… Does "He" think that Mr. Tower's concept of "scope" isn't accurate enough? Hmm… That might very well be the case. No matter Mr. Tower's knowledge, he's still only a Mid-Sequence Beyonder. It's possible that his conclusion regarding high-level knowledge isn't accurate enough…
But compared to me, even if it's not accurate enough, it's precious enough!
Miss Justice's heart stirred when she heard that as she immediately had a guess. She looked at the "Tower" diagonally across her and deliberated over her words before asking, "Mr. Tower, I can pay for the answer to this question. How much do you think it's better to have gold pounds?"
Alger had similar guesses. He had originally attempted to ask similar questions, but since Miss Justice had asked first, he shut his mouth. Furthermore, he was certain that the "tower" wouldn't charge him anything.
Mr. Fool has already shared his knowledge for free, so how can the "Tower" that labels himself as Mr. Fool's Blessed be charged? Does he think that the knowledge he gives is more important than what Mr. Fool gives?
On the other side, although he had already expected this situation, he still secretly sighed.
However, on the surface, he smiled and shook his head. "There's no need for that. I'm actually very happy to share my research results…"
Of course, it's only limited to the results of reading novels…
"Mr. Tower, you really are a knowledgeable and generous gentleman," Audrey praised with a brisk tone.
Upon hearing their conversation, Xio glanced at Ebner across the long table. She maintained her elegant seating posture and thought, Ebner, is indeed very easy to talk to at the Tarot Club. He usually tells me some secrets and knowledge, but he doesn't seem to be that happy. He has to think about what he can and cannot say.
"You flatter me, Miss Justice." Ebner first said politely before organizing his words and answering Justice's previous question,
"Your guess isn't wrong. A Spectator can indeed be interchanged with High-Sequence Beyonders like the Secrets Suppliant, Sailor, Bard, and Reader pathway. Furthermore, after switching paths, the original characteristic won't disappear. It can even mutate into new powers.
"As for what other 'categories' there are… I've summarized a few groups that might not be completely accurate…
Yes, apart from the two categories of omnipotence and knowledge itself, there are also categories of bizarreness, calamity, darkness, and order.
He deliberately didn't list down all the neighboring pathways, only mentioning a few common groups.
"The 'darkness' is likely referring to the three pathways of Sleepless, Corpse Collector, and Warrior that Mr. Fool previously mentioned, right? I can understand the Sleepless and Corpse Collector pathways, but what does the Warrior pathway have to do with the 'darkness?'" Alger interrupted.
"The Warrior's Sequence 6 is known as Dawn Paladin. It can use the powers of Dawn. Dawn is the power of dawn to break the light of darkness. And at the top of this pathway, it's said that one can grasp the powers of Twilight," Ebner explained with a smile, but he didn't go into detail.
So that's how it is. Dawn and dusk are almost nighttime… Alger nodded in thought.
Derrick thought further when he heard that. The City of Silver was in the darkness, and all the Chiefs were Beyonders of the Warrior pathway. Was there a deeper reason for this…
At this moment, Judgment also asked in a rather polite manner, "Mr. Tower, is the law of order referring to the two pathways of the Arbiter and Lawyer pathway?"
Upon hearing Xio suddenly speak to him in such a manner, Ebner was still a little unused to it. He nearly failed to react, but he immediately understood that Xio was "acting" her persona. Hence, he answered cooperatively, "Miss Judgment, your judgment was right. I think so too."
At this point, he paused and explained the two pathways of Calamity—Assassin, and Hunter.
"An Assassin and a Hunter can be interchanged? I remember that a Demoness can make a person become a woman… Then, what about a Hunter?" After hearing Tower's explanation, Audrey recalled her baffling excitement when she learned of the uniqueness of the Demoness pathway. She asked with piqued interest.
"Similar situations happened… The Beyonders of the Hunter pathway will become men at Sequence 4 Iron-blooded Knight!" Ebner thought for a moment before adding, "This is also the only pathway for a woman to become a man."
Indeed, there is a pathway for women to become men. Furthermore, it's in the ones I predicted… Hunter represents war, and it really is in the category of calamities. After all, a military disaster is also a type of calamity… It will cause women to change genders at Sequence 4… That's not right. The Demoness pathway is at Sequence 7 Witch, but it doesn't strictly correspond… The more Klein thought about it, the more he felt twisted and crazy. This was brought about by extreme asymmetry.
Could it be that the underlying logic of this world is chaos, distortion, madness, and asymmetry? He tried his best not to frown.
However, he quickly thought about another layer of meaning behind Tower's words. Hunter is the only way for a woman to transform into a man… Could it be that the pathway for a man to transform into a woman isn't the only one? Is there another way apart from the pit known as Assassin? Could it really be Seer?
Klein suddenly felt that the world was filled with malice. Compared to chaos, distortion, and madness, it made him feel even more uncomfortable.
"Finally, there are three pathways in the realm of bizarreness—Marauder, Apprentice, and Seer.
"The reason why it's called 'bizarreness' is that the Beyonder methods of these three pathways are very bizarre. It often causes people to fall for them without realizing it."
At this point, Ebner added inwardly, Actually, I'd prefer to call them the three pathways of "theft fraud," "opening and unlocking," and "intimidation of the mind!"
But Mr. Fool is sitting at the seat of honor, so forget it…