Ebner's Guess

Sefirah Castle… What exactly happened to Baron Conva in the ancient castle?

I remember that the underground corruption stems from the Chaos Sea. It's a sefirah corresponding to the five pathways of omnipotence and omniscience…

Therefore, the baron was corrupted by the sefirah and obtained a lot of knowledge?

However, the mere indirect contact between Xio and Fors nearly caused him to die. How could Baron Conva not go completely mad after obtaining immense knowledge?

What's so special about him? Could it be that his ancestor who was sleeping in the Underworld helped him? Or did he encounter something special at the door of the ancient castle?

Apart from the ancient sun god and Amon, the only existence I know that stems from the Chaos Sea is Arrodes…

Could it be that Baron Conva met Arrodes's former self through that door?

I remember that the Licking Dog Mirror once told Klein that he only gained true consciousness after turning into a mirror on the ground. He had zero memories of what happened before.

What kind of state was his previous self in, and how did he leave the Chaos Sea? There was no mention of it at all… Then, could it be that the baron brought him out from behind the door?

Hmm… I'll have to find out when the Church of Steam obtained 2-111…

If the baron really is as I imagined, it would be understandable if he encountered Arrodes's former self through the underground door of the ancient castle. Then, the knowledge that he obtained includes Sefirah Castle…

Just as he thought of this, he saw Klein stop rapping the edge of the ancient table. He surveyed the members of the Tarot Club and said with a smile,

"The contents of this diary page has brought me some new ideas… Sorry for the wait."

Audrey thought of Mr. Fool's explanation of the three words and said with envy and anticipation,

"I can understand that. I look forward to the day when I can exchange information about how to read Emperor Roselle's diary."

"That will require a huge price." Klein smiled as he glanced at Justice. He then swept his gaze across The Hanged Man who remained silent and looked at the "tower" sitting at his seat of honor.

Mr. Tower doesn't seem to be in the right mood? He wasn't that nervous just now… Did he suddenly think of something?

Although he was a little curious, Klein didn't intend to probe the secrets of the Tarot Club members. Therefore, he leaned back more comfortably and said with a relaxed tone,

"You can speak freely now."

Alger immediately said,

"Mr. Fool, Mr. Tower, Miss Justice, I received a new piece of information. Vice Admiral Hurricane Qilangos infiltrated Backlund to complete a difficult mission. He might stay there for a long period of time and create an appalling tragedy. In addition, I know that this matter involves a very important item, an item that can help Qilangos quickly become a High-Sequence Beyonder."

"Quickly become a High-Sequence Beyonder? Isn't he afraid of losing control?" Audrey asked in puzzlement, taking on the role of a Spectator.

Qilangos was a Sequence 6 Wind-blessed, one Sequence away from Sequence 5.

Alger had long expected such a question as he answered frankly,

"That's why that item is extremely important."

With that said, he glanced at the seemingly distracted "Tower" and asked,

"Mr. Tower, what kind of item do you think it is?"

Upon hearing that, Ebner snapped out of his daze and looked at Alger in surprise. He didn't understand why this fellow was asking him this… According to what had happened, shouldn't he deliberately exaggerate the value of the item in an attempt to entice Mr. Fool's Blessed to take action?

At this moment, Ebner had already adjusted his state of mind. After all, the Baron possessed by 1-025 was still far from his daily life. No matter how serious the problem was, it should be MI9 or the Mandated Punishers who were having a headache.

However, even though he couldn't figure it out, he still answered Alger's question.

It's impossible for there to be items that can rapidly raise one's Sequence… Even if one strictly adheres to the "acting principles," it will still take quite some time to digest them. Furthermore, Sequence 5 and Sequence 4 advancements require a corresponding ritual…

"Some rituals have very strict requirements. They aren't that easy to complete… And forcefully drinking the potion will only lead to losing control!

"Therefore, I guess that the so-called item is either a Sealed Artifact that can allow him to match a demigod for a short period of time, or it can enhance Creeping Hunger and allow it to Graze a demigod-level beyonder."

After hearing Abner's analysis, The Hanged Man, Justice, and Mr. Fool nodded silently, finding it very reasonable… At the same time, thoughts began to form in their minds.

So it turns out that from Sequence 5 onwards, consuming potions requires a ritual?

So mystical items that have already taken form can also increase the effects of one's abilities?

So Shepherd can also Graze demigods?

As they were deep in thought, they heard Tower continue,

Of course, I can't rule out the possibility that the so-called rapid advancement was just Qilangos's own misunderstanding. The item promised by the mastermind might not have the ability to do so…

"Yes, I guess Qilangos might've heard of that item before, but he had never seen it before. That's why he misunderstood."

The first part of the analysis was just nonsense. Only the last part was true.

Ebner added silently inwardly.

"Therefore, regardless of the situation that Mr. Tower is guessing, it's a very important and very mystical item." At this moment, Alger emphasized his words in response to Ebner as he looked at The Fool who sat high in the thick gray fog.

Although he said it in a tactful manner, his meaning was very clear. Mr. Fool, are you not tempted by such a valuable item? Do your Blessed have no thoughts about it?

At that moment, Ebner came to a realization. Alger had deliberately asked me this question in order to use my authority in "erudite" to make the theory that "that item is very important" more convincing… As such, it might attract Mr. Fool's interest…

However, Alger clearly misjudged… After all, it's not that Mr. Fool isn't interested, but that he doesn't dare to be interested…

Klein obviously understood what The Hanged Man was trying to convey, but just as Ebner had thought, as an evil god in the entrepreneurial stage, the power didn't support his involvement in the matter. Furthermore, as a Nighthawk, he couldn't leave Tingen without permission…

As for the Blessed? The Trinity?

Klein inwardly gave a self-deprecating comment while feigning indifference.

"Got it."

Seeing that The Fool remained unfazed by the matter regarding Qilangos, Alger sighed and looked at Tower. The reason why he had taken the initiative to ask was not only to use his judgment to strengthen his persuasiveness but also to attract Mr. Tower's attention.

After all, the "Tower" was a powerhouse capable of pursuing the Demoness of Affliction! In fact, if the Tarot Club had mentioned that Ludwell hadn't been caught by the officials and that someone else had caught him, then perhaps Ludwell had also been taken down by him. If such a powerhouse became interested, Qilangos would probably have a hard time escaping.

However, "Tower" doesn't seem to have any interest at all… Could it be that he doesn't even lack demigod-level means?

As his thoughts raced, Alger reined in his disappointment and began discussing the results of his investigation with Miss Justice.

Audrey first gave a simple description of the "inference" that Abner had given Xio and Fors over the weekend. Then, with the attitude that she was doing something serious, she said,

"We need more information. What's most important is Qilangos's hobbies and habits."

Then, Alger recalled Qilangos's habits of liking fish, drinking liquor, finding women to relieve himself, using cold weapons, and going swimming every day. Clearly, he was very familiar with him.

Audrey memorized each and every one of them, forming the character named Qilangos in her mind.

Then, she smiles faintly and says, "I hope it will be a success. It's a pleasure working with you." Although I have some progress with my Rainbow Salamander's complete pituitary gland, I don't mind getting another set for Susie.

Seeing that The Hanged Man was done, Abner looked at The Sun Derrick, who was a few seats away from him and said with a smile, "I've already obtained a Sequence 6 defensive Beyonder item. You can go and make a deal with the seller of the Thousand Spells Phantom Crystal."

As Derrick was previously unable to understand the various nouns Alger mentioned, he was a little distracted. When he heard Mr. Tower's question, he was stunned for a moment before saying in surprise,

"That fast?"

According to his expectations, it would be pretty good if Mr. Tower could obtain similar items after two or three Tarot Gatherings. After all, the supply of defensive Beyonder items in the City of Silver had always exceeded the supply.

Klein and Alger were equally surprised. The former didn't expect that, apart from finding the formula and Roselle's diary, he had the means to obtain Beyonder items.

As for the latter, he was surprised at the efficiency of the "Tower" on the resources of the Forsaken Land of the Gods… He had yet to figure out how to exchange for benefits from The Sun, but the "Tower" was about to exchange for an important material.

Derrick quickly calmed down. After some thought, he felt that he had to figure out if the item met the seller's requirements. If he were to directly take it out and the seller wasn't satisfied, wouldn't he be breaking his promise to Mr. Tower?

As a youth who cared deeply about his reputation, Derrick deliberated and asked, "Mr. Tower, can you tell me what kind of item it is?"

"Sure." Ebner nodded slightly. Then, he conjured the image of the Wolf Armor and explained its abilities in detail.

Completely intimate, to the point of even outlining her body's curves? This leather armor is so embarrassing. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't want it… Audrey felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, but her Spectator powers allowed her to maintain her calm.

Alger nodded slightly, believing that it was a pretty good defensive item. If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't refuse the materials from The Sun, he would've bought it himself.

As for Mr. Fool, all he felt was envy.

He also wanted something that could save his life.

Derrick felt the same longing.

In the past few days, he had tidied up the inheritance his parents had left him. Apart from the house, furniture, and a few items he used to reminisce about his parents, he had brought the rest of the valuable items to the "black market" in the City of Silver in exchange for the ingredients of the Bard potion and the opportunity to meet the seller. At present, he was only relying on food rationing.

However, he believed that this situation wouldn't last long. Once he passed the combat examination, he would join the team that cleared the Things of the Dark in the vicinity and receive a sizable reward.

When that happens, I can also buy similar items from Mr. Tower…

As Derrick thought with hidden hope, he turned his head to look at the knowledgeable Mr. Tower and said seriously,

"This' wolf armor 'matches the seller's requirements very well. After the gathering is over, I'll go get the crystallized Thousand Phantom."

"Alright, after the gathering ends, I'll request Mr. Fool to hand over the Wolf Armor to you." With regards to this, Ebner was very happy as well. After all, this way, he would have all the ingredients needed for the Polymath potion. He was just short of digesting the Knowledge Keeper potion and advancing to Sequence 6.