On the yellowish-brown parchment, slightly distorted and flamboyant Chinese characters wrote: "August 2: This pool is deeper than I imagined. History is indeed a little girl that can be dressed up as you please."
"August 5: Today I witnessed the strength of a high-sequence powerhouse. It was terrifying. They have undergone a qualitative change in certain aspects, becoming like deities. No wonder they have always been described as 'demigods.' Hmm, I think calling them 'mythical creatures' might be more appropriate."
"August 6: A strange thing—why do the seven churches have such an odd attitude toward potions? At the mid- and low-sequence stages, they not only provide the main ingredients for those who are advancing but also generously share the formulas and demonstrate the process of brewing potions. If there is a corresponding ritual, they will explain it in detail. But at the high-sequence stage, they only provide the finished potion."
"This is completely illogical. At the mid- and low-sequence stages, where the main ingredients are relatively easy to collect and the brewing process is simple, shouldn't they keep the formulas secret and directly brew the potion for the target? When it comes to high sequences, because the main ingredients are hard to obtain, shouldn't they share the formulas so that members hoping to advance can actively seek them?"
"There must be a secret hidden here that I haven't discovered yet."
"August 9: The events of the past two days haven't made me feel good. The Industrial Revolution I started with my own hands, the age of steam and machinery I forged with my own hands—will it become a breeding ground for the birth of an evil god?"
What does it mean? A breeding ground for the birth of an evil god? Klein frowned slightly and lightly tapped the edge of the ancient long table with his index finger.
Has Mr. Fool encountered a problem? Something that perplexes him must involve a very high level... Audrey looked at her leader shrouded in thick gray fog and interpreted some of his current state from his body language.
Klein, indeed puzzled by high-level questions, thought for a while without getting an answer and began to consider the possibility of using divination for enlightenment: "Hmm, relying on just these two simple sentences to divine something substantial is impossible. I'm not a prophet... Directly divining the 'breeding ground for the birth of an evil god'? That feels like asking for trouble... The evil god may not be as terrifying as the
"Let me remember this question first, observe and think more..."
"On the matter of potions, the church's arrangements indeed hold many peculiarities. I wonder what secrets lie behind it. Perhaps when 'Spirit Medium,' no, 'Spirit Guide' Daly becomes an archbishop or senior deacon and enters the core of the church, I can get some hints..."
"Roselle's words really make me long for the style of high-sequence powerhouses..."
Thoughts flashed by one by one. Klein stopped tapping the edge of the ancient table and looked at "Justice," "The Hanged Man," and "The Sun," saying: "You may communicate freely."
The Hanged Man, Alger, immediately spoke: "Mr. Fool, Miss Justice, I have obtained new information. 'Hurricane Admiral' Zilinges has infiltrated
"Quickly become a high-sequence powerhouse? Isn't he afraid of losing control?" Audrey seized the key point of his description, assumed the posture of a "Spectator," and asked back in doubt.
Zilinges is only Sequence 6 "Wind-blessed," with Sequence 5 still between him and Sequence 4.
Alger had anticipated such a question and answered frankly: "That's precisely why the item is so important."
"Of course, this is all my speculation. The intelligence I received is this: Zilinges believes that once he completes the commission and obtains the item, he will soon be able to be named alongside 'King of the Five Seas' Nast and others, turning the 'Four Kings' among pirates into 'Five Kings' and reducing the seven pirate admirals to six."
"Ordinary people might not know, but as Beyonders, we should all know that the 'Four Kings' of pirates are either directly high-sequence powerhouses or possess high-sequence combat power through extraordinary vessels and mystical items. For Zilinges to be acknowledged and equal to them, he must also have a comparable level. That's why I speculated as such."
I only know that the "King of the Five Seas" Nast is a Sequence 4 powerhouse, but I don't know the name of his potion... Klein listened quietly without making any statement.
The Sun,
Pirates? Where they live, is there an ocean like the one described in books? That's very different from the environment around the
"Your speculation is very reasonable. Of course, it could also be a mystical item comparable to a high-sequence powerhouse," Justice Audrey replied with a slight smile.
The Hanged Man glanced at the Fool perched high in the thick gray fog, thought for a moment, then looked at Justice and emphasized: "My description has two key points: first, Zilinges will stay in Backlund for a long time; second, it involves a very important and possibly very mystical item."
So, Mr. Fool, aren't you tempted? You have ample time to send your Blessed to Backlund... Alger silently added in his heart, but he dared not say it directly and could only hint tactfully.
Mr. Hanged Man, you don't need to repeat yourself. I understand what you mean... But my strength doesn't allow me to get involved in this matter, and I can't leave Tingen without authorization... Klein leaned back in his chair, thinking quite helplessly.
Not to mention my Blessed, I could find two relatively strong Beyonders to help...