Priest Nim, the High Priest of Moon City by the altar, showed a slight change in expression. Thanks to the environment of the Forsaken Land of the Gods, his Sequence 3 Horror Bishop Beyonder potion had already been completely digested.
As a Saint closest to the Angel rank, Nim could directly perceive how terrifying the power that pierced through the Door of Bestowal was.
"Our Lord is one step closer to ascending to godhood…"
After devoutly lowering his eyes in prayer, Nim finally looked at the figure on the altar that was gradually solidifying from illusion, and spoke in a gentle tone:
"Esteemed Divine Envoy, I am Nim, the High Priest of Moon City. Welcome!"
Audrey withdrew her gaze from the eternal darkness outside Moon City and recalled the information about the Forsaken Land of the Gods that Aaron had transmitted through the spiritual light spots. She responded with a faint smile:
"It's a pleasure to meet you. You don't need to call me Divine Envoy; Audrey is my name."
As if she had thought of something, Audrey looked at the aged elder and the several Moon City demigods approaching the altar, and solemnly promised:
"I will leave this abandoned land with you. The future of Moon City will soon welcome the Light!"
Under Nim's guidance, Audrey presided over a grand mass as a Divine Envoy, announcing the promise given by Aaron.
Even though she had already understood the situation beforehand, Audrey was still slightly amazed to see the residents of Moon City, almost all of whom were Beyonders, with even seven demigods among them. If Cavendish, the Miracle Invoker beside her, was also counted, it was almost comparable to an old secret organization like the Secret Order.
Her gaze swept over the excited residents. Audrey politely declined Nim's invitation and informed them that she would temporarily leave for a period. Then, she exchanged a glance with Cavendish, and their figures simultaneously faded and disappeared.
In the mountains not far from Moon City, the dim candlelight dispelled the surrounding darkness. Cavendish, who had casually pulled out a beast-skin lantern from the Historical Void, was no longer silent as he had been in Moon City. He looked at Audrey with a respectful expression:
"Your Majesty, you can now pray to Mr. Fool first. The City of Silver has two Sealed Artifacts of Grade 0 adjacent to the Giant King's Court. It is best to communicate in advance before going to avoid unnecessary conflicts."
Your Majesty? Audrey was stunned for a moment, almost thinking she had misheard. Then, realizing what was happening, she hummed softly and did not refute. She lowered her eyes and prayed in a low voice.
Before separating this identity, Audrey had learned from the spiritual message about the Miracle Invoker that the East Tucker family was the Trunsoest royal family that had once disappeared.
After the prayer, Audrey, waiting for Mr. Fool's response, gazed at Moon City, which was shrouded in a layer of shadow in the distance.
Cavendish followed Audrey's gaze and explained in a gentle voice:
"That is a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact temporarily borrowed from the Church of the Evernight. As long as you do not actively leave the Moon City area, there will be no danger. Moreover, the blasphemer's true body has already left the Forsaken Land of the Gods."
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In the Southern District of Backlund, after reaching an agreement with the Demoness Trissy, Klein erased all traces and returned to the Folk Herb Shop.
Ignoring Darkwill, who was sound asleep on the counter, Klein casually fed the round-eyed owl and returned to his room.
Just as he finished setting up the warning Wall of Spirituality and was about to meditate to restore his spirituality, Klein suddenly heard faint prayers in his ears.
This is... Miss Justice? Klein raised an eyebrow slightly, sighed softly, and sat up from the bed again. He walked four steps backward to arrive above the gray fog.
As soon as he sat at the head of the bronze long table, Klein noticed an anomaly. The crimson star symbolizing Audrey showed no change, but a blurry, pulsating light cluster appeared nearby, like an unreal projection.
After listening to the entire prayer, Klein suddenly stood up, his mouth slightly agape. After a long while, he sat back in his chair with a wry smile, pinching his brows and sighing softly:
"Forsaken Land of the Gods, Moon City, it can actually be like this..."
After pondering for a moment, Klein summoned the Card of Blasphemy of the Apprentice Pathway from the pile of sundries. As a neighboring Pathway, although its effect was not as good as The Fool card of his own Pathway, it could still magnify his rank and leverage the power of Sefirah Castle to a greater extent.
Previously, limited by his Sequence 4 rank, even with the aid of the Card of Blasphemy, he could not help the chief of the City of Silver complete the blessings required for advancement to Silver Knight, and could only make excuses.
As a result, apart from the former chief sealed in the mausoleum, the City of Silver did not even have a single Sequence 3. But now, he clearly had the qualification.
Although he believed that Miss Justice and the Miracle Invoker serving Aaron came with good intentions, after all, equal strength was the basis for cooperation, just like a Silver Knight who could mobilize a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact.
Klein threw his refined thoughts and Audrey's prayer into the crimson star symbolizing Derrick, the Sun, and silently waited for a response.
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In the City of Silver, inside the Round Tower, one of the Twin Towers.
Derrick, the Sun, who was using the abilities of a Priest of Light to help members of the exploration team dispel potential corruption, suddenly had his vision filled with crimson light. The expression on his face quickly changed from surprise to joy.
"Derrick, are you alright?"
His abnormality attracted the attention of the Round Tower guards, who cautiously inquired. If they hadn't known the abilities of the Sun Pathway, they would have almost thought this guy had been possessed by a ghost.
The crimson light, invisible to ordinary people, receded. Derrick coughed lightly but could not hide the smile at the corner of his mouth. He was no longer in the mood to stay here:
"My spirituality consumption is a bit high, and I just thought of a very important matter that I need to immediately report to the chief, so I need to leave first."
Thanks to chief Colin's special instructions, this obvious excuse was not ignored. After being announced, Derrick quickly arrived at the top floor of the Round Tower.
As soon as he pushed open the door, his steps paused slightly, and his gaze met that of a lady with long silver-gray hair.
A member of the "Six-Person Council," Elder Lovia, the Shepherd!
Derrick was inexplicably startled, and the lingering smile on his lips vanished.
"Elder Lovia has obtained the Beyonder potion formula for Sequence 4 Black Knight and the materials needed for advancement. She is here to discuss with me how to complete the advancement ritual with the help of two divine-grade Sealed Artifacts."
Colin, whose face still bore many old scars, broke the suddenly somewhat solemn atmosphere. He looked at Derrick opposite him and explained in great detail, then asked in a calm tone:
"The message said you have an urgent matter to report?"
Lovia is going to be promoted to a demigod! Derrick's eyes narrowed slightly, and he felt a heavy weight in his heart. He gritted his teeth and bowed, no longer looking at Lovia, but just bit the bullet and responded:
"Chief, I have a way to help you advance to Silver Knight, and also a way to save the former chief in the mausoleum, but these can only be reported to you alone!"