Secret: The years I served as a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 430 Secret
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"My name is Hermes."

"Many ritual magics of later generations, and the occult language you use, were all created by me and named after me."

The old man, wearing a gray-white robe, with an ordinary appearance and thick white hair, spoke with a slightly proud tone.

...It's not Adam, it's Hermes... Is it really the Hermes who survived from the Second Age and created the ancient Hermes language? It is an extraordinary language that is still unique to humans and can resonate stably with spiritual power... Is it really him? As expected, he is an angel of the "audience" path, an important member of the Dusk Hermits, and can even be said to be one of the sources of the Psychological Alchemy Society...

Klein couldn't tell nor guess the age of this ancient angel. He could only say that in front of Him, the gods and angels of the Fourth Epoch, Amon, Adam, the six gods of that time, and even the ancient sun god, might all be His juniors!

"Hello……"

Klein expressed his sincere admiration and greeted the other party.

But... well, I just wanted to consult the "Black Saint" about the God-Forsaken Land. How did this angel come here?
This is a very important person!
Klein looked at the "Black Saint" with too dark hair and eyes in confusion. The latter was still dressed like an experienced ascetic. When he saw Klein looking at him, he nodded at him.

Seeing that he didn't understand what he meant, Klein had no choice but to look at Hermes again. He was about to consider his words and ask, when suddenly an idea came to his mind -

Hermes invented the ancient Hermetic language and was a pioneer in testing drugs on humans. He must have great kindness and recognition for humans.
Hermes was born in the Second Age, and later followed the Ancient Sun God, whose main diocese was in the Eastern Continent.

Was His sudden appearance this time the result of an angel’s spiritual perception, or was it because He had foreseen something and wanted to go to the East Continent with me?
He probably just showed an expression of "sudden enlightenment", and Hermes, who was sitting on the sofa opposite, smiled and said: "It seems that you have guessed my intention."

...is worthy of being called "audience."

Klein felt like he had been completely seen through. Nothing he was thinking could be hidden from the other person's eyes.

As an angel of this path, He can easily read the emotions of the people around Him and guide them. He can also accurately grasp his facial expressions and even body language at any time to influence others and achieve his own goals. This path is best at playing with people's hearts. Klein couldn't help but start to think, Hermes took the initiative to show his achievements and charm as soon as he came out. Was it intentional?

"I'm sorry, young man. Since I chose this path to become an angel, I can't avoid having similar problems."

As if he could see Klein's complicated mood, Hermes made a joke about himself humorously: "But you guessed it right, the purpose of my coming here is to recommend myself."

"Although I already know that you plan to go alone, I still want to join you."

It was hard to really dislike an elder with such a personality. Klein didn't feel the power of comfort, but he couldn't help but laugh. His mood became a little more relaxed. Indeed, what did it matter whether Hermes' opening remarks were intended to attract his favor? Judging from his deeds, not his heart, Hermes had made so many contributions, and he hadn't done anything bad to him. There was no need for him to be too nervous.

Well, maybe I have accumulated too much stress during this period... I really need to talk to a reliable psychologist...

Klein's eyes wandered for a moment. He remembered that the only psychiatrist he could trust seemed to be Justice Audrey.

Audrey was only at Sequence 5 now. Not to mention her limited abilities, she had never experienced anything similar to what happened to Klein, and couldn't even imagine it. Klein certainly wouldn't tell her that he came from an ancient era before the First Epoch and that he was hunted by angels and gods.

If she doesn't talk openly with her psychiatrist, the treatment methods Audrey can provide will be quite limited and may not be very effective.

Although Mr. Hermes standing in front of him was obviously a better psychiatrist, it was okay to just get along with him. Talking and cooperating with Mr. Hermes was one thing, but showing his troubles and part of his inner self to him was another.

"Thanks you."

Klein thought about it for a moment and quickly agreed. The growth of one's own strength always makes people feel at ease. "I originally planned to go alone. If you are willing to go with me, it would be my honor."

Hearing this, Hermes seemed to be relieved and relaxed:

"Haha, you are the Creator's favored one, a Sequence 3 Saint. You only need to take one more step to ascend to the position of a Subordinate God. Now that step has to be taken, as your elder and future colleague, I am a bit shameless to recommend myself to you."

When Klein heard His hint, he suddenly had an idea:
It sounds like Hermes knows the promotion ceremony of the "Miracle Master"!

He knows my path, and can see that I am going to the East Continent this time to complete the ceremony of promotion to "Miracle Master"!

Would He know the name, formula, and ritual of the Sequence One potion? Both high-sequence "diviners" built a weird secret doll town, and there is also the mysterious "Peach Blossom Spring" in ancient times. What exactly does this require, and how should it be done?

Klein's heartbeat quickened. He was sure that Hermes could see through his thoughts, but he still hinted back calmly:
"You are too kind. You are a pioneer of mysticism and a respectable pioneer. I also hope to get more guidance from you."

Hermes smiled on his ordinary and old face and nodded to Klein:

"Perhaps, this journey will make us all very satisfied."

The journey will satisfy us all... Klein tried to figure out the meaning of this sentence. He wasn't sure if this was Hermes' answer. Was he saying that the clues to the Sequence One potion formula and the promotion ceremony were hidden in the Eastern Continent?
What would satisfy Him? Most likely, it would be to successfully open the gate to the God-forsaken Land.

Is this a prophecy from an angel? A prophecy? Isn't He an audience?
By the way, according to the legend, He "tested the medicine on himself to find an extraordinary path." Since He did not lose control, He was most likely a mixed angel of the five paths, and not a single "audience"!
Hmm...is there a sequence similar to "Prophet" in the "Reader" pathway?

Klein thought about it and felt that among the five adjacent paths, only the "Reader" seemed most likely to have the authority to prophesy.

At this point, Klein had a new question. He couldn't help but be curious, and he used the same politeness he had used when communicating with Red Light:
"Mr. Hermes, I would like to ask you a question."

"Please speak." Hermes seemed to start competing with him to see who was more polite, just like Red Light.

After getting permission, Klein glanced at the Black Saint, who had closed his eyes and was muttering the Creator's prayers to himself as if no one was around. He slowly asked, "Why did you... choose to advance through the 'audience' path?"

Hermes smiled and replied:

“This path allows me to examine myself at any time, confirm myself, and maintain my self-awareness in a clear state.”

"I believe you also know that 'Calm' can reduce the side effects of the potion, alleviate the mental split caused by the remaining mental imprints in the Beyonder characteristics, and stabilize oneself, so as to find oneself again in the impact of divinity and humanity."

“I don’t have any lofty ambitions, and I don’t aim to become a god, so this path of angels is the most suitable for me.” So that’s how it is… Klein nodded in sudden enlightenment.

The probability of "audience" losing control is relatively low, but they may not even realize that they are out of control, just like the "psychologist" Klein met in the mental hospital when he was still in Tingen.

He was clearly a "psychologist", but he chose to be a patient and eventually went crazy.

Huh?
"Wait a minute, Mr. Hermes, I have another question."

Klein's breathing quickened, and he suddenly asked, "In the Third Age, Yuan... The Creator was the true God of the Audience Path, the most powerful and outstanding psychologist and audience in the world, is that right?"

Leo Master opened his eyes and looked at this God-favored One with a puzzled look.

The smile on Hermes' face faded a little. It was too bold to presumptuously evaluate the gods and speculate on their will. This was not what believers or even those favored by the gods should do. He was slightly curious about the relationship between Klein and the Creator, but his foresight told him that he would get the answer during the upcoming journey to the East Continent, so he did not make it public, but said calmly:
"You can think of it this way."

Considering that Klein did respect the ancient sun god, Hermes did not reduce his favor for him.

Although he could not be called a devout believer, Hermes had a very close relationship with the Creator, like friends and peers.

“…So, you just said that high-sequence audiences can use ‘comfort’ to alleviate the residual spirit in their Beyonder characteristics, and can also reduce the impact of losing control.” Klein’s hands slightly grasped his pants and stared at Hermes. “So, he is already a multi-path true god, the most powerful god at the time, and the creator of the most perfect and excellent psychologist. Why did he choose to commit suicide?”

"what are you saying?"

Before Hermes could speak, Leomaster couldn't help himself and glared at him.

In the Aurora Society's grand ceremony that has been passed down to this day, there is no such thing as "the Creator committing suicide", but only the gods betraying the Lord and eating Him!
If the catastrophe was a chain reaction of the Creator's suicide, then how should those believers who sincerely believe that the Creator distinguishes between good and evil, that good is rewarded with good and evil is punished with evil, and that the devout and kind go to heaven deal with themselves?

——All believers and churches face a problem, which is: if God is fair and just, then how should we view the situation where wicked people go unpunished or good people are destroyed?

——This is definitely the most difficult to understand, the most inexplicable, and the most unacceptable to believers, unless the God you believe in is the "abyss."

Hermes cast a "comfort" on Leomaster, who immediately calmed down at a speed visible to the naked eye, returned to his seat, and began to recite prayers quietly again, as if nothing had happened.

"I didn't expect... you even knew all this."

Hermes looked at Klein deeply, and that look made Klein feel a chill down his spine, but there was no malice in it.

"Yes, I do, but I don't know either."

Klein wanted to look away, but he tried hard to hold back, resisting the fear of looking directly into those golden dragon eyes:

"That was not just the suicide of one person, it was the death of a god. The most powerful god chose suicide. His death caused sin and disaster to flow across the entire continent, eternal darkness, and endless monsters... I believe that the Creator is definitely not a god who wants to bury the entire continent with him. If there were any other choices, He would never commit suicide. What made Him make such a choice? Please tell me, Mr. Hermes, what is it that makes a multi-path true god so scared?"

He mustered up the courage to finish saying these words, thinking that Hermes would show some dissatisfaction or anger, but he did not expect that the ordinary and calm old man's face would become expressionless, and gradually, slowly, a trace of sadness emerged.

“That’s where you’re from.”

"So... So this is what you think."

Hermes sighed, his voice filled with endless sorrow. Klein was stunned, feeling that the development of things seemed to be somewhat different from what he had imagined, but then he understood and chose to remain silent, observing the angel's every word and action.

"You have suffered. You have suffered a lot."

"The Creator encountered something extremely terrifying, something that was invincible and absolutely impossible to kill. It could even be said that it was Himself... That's why He chose to commit suicide. However, He was unable to completely kill himself. Until today, He finally..."

Hermes said softly, pursed his lips, feeling somewhat reluctant, and forced himself to change the subject:
"Where are you from? What city?"

Klein didn't know how to answer, so he remained silent.

"...Moon City, is the Moon City guarding the seal still there?"

“Still there,” Klein recalled. “They have no clean food or water, their bodies are severely deformed, and there are almost no normal babies among the newborns.”

"How many people are still alive?"

Klein was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Less than thirty thousand."

"Less than 30,000...less than 30,000." Hermes seemed a little unbelievable. "Do they still remember the glory of the Creator?"

“…” Klein nodded with difficulty. “It was like this until a few months ago. But now, most of the survivors have converted to The Fool. The Fool’s followers and messengers have provided clean food and water to all the survivors they can find.”

"'The Fool', yes, I know 'The Fool'." Hermes' expression became solemn, "An old friend of the Creator, another great being from a long time ago, He has awakened and is about to return. The Creator has also entrusted this being to rescue the survivors."

Klein said nothing.

"But if they convert, we must act quickly!"

Hermes suddenly swept away his previous sadness and dejection, and cheered up: "The second son of the Creator, the Angel of Time, hates the pagans and converts who betrayed his father. He will never recognize the Fool, even if this is the Creator's approval. Saving those people is urgent!"

TBC
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good night!