Alger heaved a sigh of relief when he heard The Fool's answer. He lowered his head and humbly said, "Please allow me to thank you in advance."
That's because I'm also curious... curious about the item Qilangos is searching for. I want to know about the item that can allow a Sequence 6 Wind-blessed to have the strength of a Sequence 4... I'm also curious about what a pirate admiral is going to do in Backlund... Klein smiled, maintaining his profound posture.
It's not like I've promised to provide assistance after I hear your prayers! He emphasized in his heart.
But now, he was a lot more confident than before. Now, he had actual allies and the mysterious Mr. Azik who was currently in Backlund.
Praying to Mr. Fool to inform... Selina instantly thought of her believer's situation. But regrettably, her wish is far to be completed.
Mr. Fool do not want His existence to be localized even in one's own organization. Even then, it seems He is still considering allying with the White Maiden.
They have to do this on their own... said Selina inwardly with conviction. They just need a little guidance!
And regarding Judius, he doesn't realize that the girl they're talking to is now their boss. Sigh, how can I relay this to Klein? That could be more than just the Rose School of Thought targeting me...
I'll be safe... In the Nighthawks and alongside Klein, I believe I will be safe. I'll have to inform him soon... Selina calmed down and watched the discussion from the sidelines.
At that moment, The Hanged Man Alger looked at The Fool and spoke once again, "I'm about to receive a batch of pages from Emperor Roselle's diary. I believe that I can present them to you in the next gathering, or the gathering after that."
According to the arrangement of the Church of the Lord of Storms, Pritz Harbor was under the jurisdiction of the Backlund diocese. Thus, Alger could enter the capital and wait for Rear Admiral Hurricane Qilangos to show himself under the guise of reporting about his previous voyage.
Backlund had been the headquarters of the Church of the Lord of Storms until the end of the last epoch, having shifted their holy altar to Pasu Island only after the establishment of the Loen Kingdom. Regardless, the status of the Church of the Lord of Storms in Backlund was second only to the headquarters of the Seven Great Churches. One could imagine the information the Church of the Lord of Storms held.
Under these circumstances, Alger was confident that he would be able to collect pages of Emperor Roselle's diary in the name of research. After all, they were indecipherable at present.
Senior Roselle's diary... Right, Kingos was the only one as of now that have submitted two notes to me. Luckily, I still keep tab of that when I gave them to Mr. Fool... Selina nodded at herself.
From Alger's words. Klein allowed joy to color his tone, as he said with a gentle nod, "Very good."
Audrey Hall hurriedly spoke up when she saw the conversation between The Hanged Man and The Fool end.
"Honorable Mr. Fool, may I recite your name and inform you using a ritual should I receive any timely and useful information?"
Timely... Look, Miss Justice's choice of words is so refined. Compared to her, you are too vulgar, The Hanged Man! Klein nodded slightly, saying past the fog, "You may."
Great! Audrey secretly clenched her fists.
At the same time, Klein turned to look at The Lovers who was being a onlooker and The Sun, Derrick Berg, who had been silently listening to their conversations. He spoke, his tone was peaceful, "The same goes for both of you as well."
"Yes, Mr. Fool." Derrick lowered his head and Selina echoed the same gratitude.
The majestic palace was silent for a few seconds before Audrey spoke, "I need the complete pituitary gland of a Rainbow Salamander."
One of the main ingredients of the Telepathist potion? Hanged Man Alger nodded slightly as if he was contemplating.
"I don't have it. To be honest, I've only seen this creature in textbooks." The Sun, Derrick, heard the term automatically translated to him as Phantom Netherdrake.
What kind of textbook would discuss a supernatural creature? How envious... I can only get information like that at a Beyonder gathering, through word of mouth, or through a crumpled piece of paper. There's no system in place, and my search for knowledge lacks organization... I'll find a way to trade for the Sun's textbook in the future! Oh, he was interested in the formula for the Bard potion... Audrey thought, a little envious.
At that moment, Alger looked at The Fool, then retracted his gaze. He then looked opposite him and said in thought, "I might have a way of obtaining the complete pituitary gland of the Rainbow Salamander."
Without waiting for Audrey to speak, he added on, "But it's under the premise that Qilangos is found. When the time comes, the complete pituitary gland of the Rainbow Salamander would be equivalent to the extra compensation that I owe you.
"Miss Justice, you might not know, but these creatures are nearly extinct, and we can only find traces of them in primitive islands in the Sea of Fog, the Berserk Sea, or the Sonia Sea. Not many people have the coordinates to these Islands.
"Heh, if you're interested, we can make a deal, for I am one of the few who knows how to get there."
Primitive islands... Selina repeated curiously in her heart. Interesting...
Meanwhile, Klein suddenly thought of someone and secretly let out a long sigh.
Audrey became thrilled after hearing that. She fought back her emotions as she said, "I once dreamed of going on a voyage in search of these primitive islands to take in the history."
My Goddess, the Tarot Club is too powerful, too wonderful! To be able to recruit a member who has the coordinates of the primitive islands! Praise Mr. Fool! Audrey couldn't maintain her Spectator state as a smile crept across her face.
The Sun Derrick was already confused by the terms "Sea of Fog,""Berserk Sea,""Sonia Sea,""primitive island," etc.
However, since Ms. Lovers has also been maintaining a quiet air, he felt less worried that he could not join the discussion.
If Ms. Lovers is staying silent, that could likely mean it didn't matter much in regarding the City of Silver! Derrick was in a better mood.
I wonder what could appease her to exchange for the Reborn Giant Queen's honorific title...
After collecting herself for a few seconds, Audrey asked curiously, "Does the near-extinction of the Rainbow Salamander mean that the Spectator pathway will be severed soon?"
"No, there will definitely be substitute materials." Alger gave a definite answer.
"What substitute materials are there?" Audrey's eyes brightened as she asked.
Alger shook his head, replying without revealing certain profound truths, "I don't know. Perhaps the members of the Psychology Alchemists might know."
"Then how can you be so sure that there will be substitute ingredients?" Audrey didn't understand.
Alger laughed and said, "You will understand in time. Or do you have something to trade for the information right now?"
"I guess I'll wait." Audrey pouted and sighed. She also dismissed the idea of asking Mr. Fool.
There's no use in me knowing for the time being... The Hanged Man will definitely ask about something regarding Rear Admiral Hurricane, and I cannot be dragged too deep into that matter... She suddenly felt like praising her intellect.
But what she never expected was that Mr. Fool was feeling very disappointed at that moment.
After the end of the transaction discussions, Klein looked around, then turned to The Sun. He asked in a gentle tone, "Does the City of Silver still believe in gods?"
Hearing that, Selina perked up. Right... Mr. Fool only mentioned of the Omnipotent and Omniscient...
Derrick replied in a respectful tone, "We still believe in the Lord that created everything, the omnipotent and omniscient God."
The Sun's answer didn't disappoint Selina. They didn't believe in the mainstream seven orthodox deities, nor did they believe in Death as the Southern Continent did. They also didn't believe in the hidden existences, evil gods or devils—Primordial Demoness, Hidden Sage, Dark Side of the Universe, Chained God, or the True Creator—which The Hanged Man had told everyone before.
"Even though He abandoned you?" asked Klein in reply as he chuckled and was not surprised at all.
So that's likely what happened... Did the Omnipotent and Omniscient Creator retrieve His authorities and vanished right away? Perhaps it's far from the truth... Selina internalized her hypothesis.
One thing is for sure. That is how the name Forsaken Land of the Gods came from... From the death of the Giant Queen and to rise and disappearance of the Creator they worshipped, it was forsaken by fate...
Alger's thoughts stirred once again, but it wasn't as undulating as it was before. That is because this confirms his theory that Ms. Lovers is one of the The Fool's blessed.
The mystery surrounding the White Maiden... Alger looked reverently at the Seat of Honor. Knowing that a grander scale is happening since day one of the club.
This could also mean we're hand-picked by Mr. Fool due to reasons that turns the cog of history... Me...
"Yes, we believe that we will regain the Lord's favor in the end. Perhaps, it will be on the day the sun rises again," Derrick Berg answered in an uncertain tone. "We were once ruled by the giants' royal family, and we worshiped the Giant King Aurmir. Later, we were saved by the Lord and we will never betray the Lord again."
Aurmir... F-Falor Aurmir? Yesir Aurmir? Selina's heartstrings were tugged. Does that mean they were the descendants of the Giant King Aurmir? The union of the Child of God, the Giant Queen and Giant King Aurmir?
No no, this might not be the case... If it is, then that could mean that the surnames of the ancient families ties to one powerful ancient beings in the past. But is it?
Ruled by the giants' royal family... It really is ancient. But it doesn't seem to match... Alger, who had guessed at something, suddenly recalled the description about the Second Epoch in the hidden chapter of The Book of Storms.
The Second Epoch was also known as humanity's Dark Epoch. At the time, the sky, ocean, and land were ruled over by dragons, giants, elves, mutants, devils, phoenixes, demonic wolves, and dead spirits. But in the end, the Lord of Storms, Eternal Blazing Sun, and the God of Knowledge and Wisdom led humanity into defeating the supernatural creatures and ushered in the beginning of the Third Epoch, the Glorious Era, which was later known as Cataclysm.
Giant King Aurmir... Klein repeated the name in silence.
In various legends and myths, it was a great existence on par with the deities. Even now, there were still some places that worshiped him. Even the most famous and most expensive grape wine in the Intis Republic was named after Aurmir. It was said that the Giant King particularly fancied grape wine which was like blood.
Considering the fact that the Church of the God of Combat is in control of the complete pathway of the Warrior, which once belonged to the giants, can I assume that Aurmir was the ancient God of Combat? What about the White Maiden? Which pathway does She governs? Klein guessed but also posed another question.
He nodded deliberately but didn't think any further about it. He then asked calmly, "Do you still offer sacrifices to this omnipotent God?"
"Yes, we still do. But since the day we were abandoned, we have never gotten any response." Derrick's voice had a hint of unconcealed pain.
Klein leaned against the back of his chair leisurely. He half-closed his eyes and said, "Describe the process of your offering ritual in detail."
Offering ritual... Selina slowly realized something. Klein said there was something wrong with the ritual I shared!
Did he requested Mr. Fool for insights? It could be, but there's also an underlying reasons. Offering rituals gives certain characteristics toward the deity it is being directed to. What the Child of God's faction did with the wreathe altar cannot be copied to pray to another... Selina deduced, paying closer attention.
If there's something wrong as Klein divined, what could it be? Will it solve the issue of the dreamworld leaking out?