Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 400 All Encounters and Reunions (The Black Prophet Volume, The End)

"Although the specific mechanism is not yet clear, we have discovered that some 'Original Moon' believers have suddenly gone mad during the crackdown."

Emlyn, the "moon," recalled for a moment and then said:
"Our vampire clan's higher-ups tried to analyze the condition of the two captured 'Primal Moon' believers and found that their astral bodies and spiritual bodies had been damaged to varying degrees, resulting in a significant imbalance in their spirituality and mind, which in turn led to problems with their cognitive and self-awareness abilities."

"According to one of my elders... it was as if they had suffered some kind of severe mental shock, and their minds had been shattered."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," understood as well.

"I see."

He nodded slightly, and then said:
"Do you remember the evil god that the 'Rose School' worshipped, which I mentioned earlier?"

"Ah."

Emlyn, the "Moon," nodded:

"You wouldn't be suggesting that the evil god is the 'Primordial Moon'?"

"Yes and no."

Roger smiled and shook his head, then looked at Emlyn, who looked puzzled:
"That evil god stole a high-level extraordinary property of the 'Moon' pathway and would often use it to impersonate the 'Primal Moon' and answer the prayers of the 'Primal Moon' followers within the 'Rose School'."

"Of course, the 'original moon' still exists, but its influence on the 'moon' pathway is currently mostly symbolic."

Hearing this description, Emlyn the Moon became even more confused. He already knew that the "Moon" pathway was the name of Sequence 0 of the "Pharmacist" pathway, and that Lilith, the progenitor of the vampires, was the true god of Sequence 0 of this pathway.

Now, Mr. Wheel of Fortune says that the high authority of the "Moon" pathway belongs to both evil gods, which is quite a shock to his understanding.

"I still do not get it."

Emlyn, the "moon," spoke up, puzzled:
"If I'm not mistaken, the authority of the 'Moon' pathway should belong to the great progenitor of the vampires, but you just mentioned that those two evil gods stole the authority of this pathway."

“My question is, are you implying that the Progenitor has lost control of the ‘Moon’ pathway? After all, if it is the authority of a Sequence 2 extraordinary ability, it should not be able to contend against the power of Sequence 1 level and above. So I guess that the evil god should have obtained a Sequence 1 level extraordinary ability.”

"go on."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," immediately exclaimed in amazement and gently clapped his hands.

“Mr. Moon, if I may say so, you have indeed gained tremendous experience. Your reaction speed and insight have improved significantly.”

"As a superior vampire, this is only natural."

Emlyn, the "Moon," puffed out his chest, seemingly taking Roger's words as flattery and failing to detect any other hidden meaning in them.

The rest of the "Tarot Club" members' lips twitched, but they all consciously refrained from interrupting and listened as Mr. "Moon" spoke again:
"On the other hand, I don't understand what you mean by the symbolic level. Are you referring to the occult similarities between the 'primordial moon' and the 'moon'? Or a occult connection?"
Could you please provide further explanation on this matter?

"can."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded, his expression turning serious.

"Mr. Moon, I can answer your question, but you should be prepared."

"The answer to this question may greatly impact your preconceived notions and perceptions. You must ensure that you remain emotionally stable after listening to it. On the other hand, you also need to pay sufficient compensation for it."

What kind of compensation do you need?

"Moon," Emlyn hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then asked again.

"I need an opportunity to meet with the higher-ups of your vampire clan."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," crossed his arms:
"Please note that I am asking for a truly high-level position."

"How tall do you wish to be? An earl? Or a marquis?"

Emlyn felt a chill run down his spine and pressed for an answer.

"The Duke."

Roger answered:
"It must be one of the three dukes of your vampire clan, because only they are qualified."

"Duke?"

Emlyn "The Moon" was completely overwhelmed at this point; he had never expected Roger to make such a request.

He didn't even consider why Roger knew about the three vampire dukes—indeed, as the latter said, the vampires currently have three Sequence 2 dukes, but Emlyn "The Moon" himself only knew the name of one of them:

"The Duke of the Full Moon"!
Strictly speaking, this duke was the elder of his elders, but even so, he couldn't just meet him whenever he wanted.

That's a duke, a Sequence 2 earth angel, one of the few powerful figures who followed the progenitor of the vampires and witnessed the glory of the vampires in the 3rd era!

It is said that the "Duke of the Full Moon" has lived for over 3000 years and still holds the top position in the vampire clan, making him a figure of profound heritage within the clan.

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," has now mentioned meeting the vampire duke, which not only means that he has something extremely important to discuss with him, but also that what he is about to tell him is far more valuable than he imagined.

Thinking of this, Emlyn spoke cautiously, his tone becoming increasingly respectful:
“Dear Mr. ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ please forgive me for being unable to make such a promise, as I have no right to meet with the Duke.”

"I see. That's a pity."

Roger shook his head, looking quite regretful.

However, at that moment, "The World" Gehrman Sparrow suddenly spoke up.

He spoke to Emlyn, the "moon," in a hoarse voice:

"Mr. Moon, are you sure you don't want to give it a try?"

“That’s not something I can decide, Mr. World.”

Emlyn, the "moon," shook his head slightly.

"If it involves the Duke, I'm afraid that as soon as I bring it up, the elders in the vampire clan will immediately put me in solitary confinement."

"I finally managed to join the clan council; I can't take that risk."

However, upon hearing this, "World" Gehrman let out a low laugh.

"You can tell your elders in private that as long as you can come up with a big enough hook, even if they put you in solitary confinement, it won't last long."

"On the contrary, they will soon ask you to come out."

This statement was a simultaneous reminder to Emlyn and Roger that the latter could provide the former with some keywords as leverage to pique the interest of the vampire elites, thus facilitating smooth negotiations between the two sides.

Klein did this not only for Emlyn and Roger, but also for himself, since he was also very eager to hear what Roger had to say to Emlyn.

Emlyn, the "Moon," was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He quickly realized what was happening and looked at Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," with an inquiring gaze.

“Mr. World’s suggestion is a good one.”

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded slightly.
"Here's what I'll tell you. All you need to do is pass this message on."

"please say."

Emlyn, the "moon," nodded slightly, feeling a mix of excitement and curiosity.

“Tell them that the matter I want to discuss with them concerns the ‘Nest’ of the Western Continent, which is directly related to the interests of your ancestors.”

When Roger said "Wheel of Fortune," he used the Rune word for "nest" instead of "mother nest," which, while having a similar meaning, also prevented cognitive contamination for the listener.

"Western Continent?"

Roger's words aroused the curiosity of the "Tarot Club" members once again.

After all, considering that no one can cross the Misty Sea, what is on the Western Continent, or even whether the Western Continent even exists, has always been a topic of much debate and controversy.

At this moment, the sage directly confirmed the existence of the Western Continent, which was undoubtedly a major piece of information.

"Okay, I remember."

Emlyn, the "Moon," nodded slightly. He kept Roger's words in mind and planned to find an opportunity to tell his elders about them when he got back.

"Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune'"

At this moment, the "Hermit" Cattleya spoke:
"You previously mentioned that only those with divinity have the right to know information about the evil god of the 'Rose School.' Do I meet that requirement?"

"satisfy."

Roger nodded slightly, confirming the question about "The Hermit" Cattleya.

"Then, may I trade you the corresponding information?"

She asked again.

"of course."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded:
“I can tell you the relevant information first. In return, I will need to borrow a 0-level sealed artifact from the ‘Mysterious Queen’ later.”

“Level 0 sealed artifact…”

After a quick thought, the "Hermit" Cattleya asked in a confirming tone:
"Which one are you referring to? I need to confirm that your information matches my understanding."

"The one related to 'death'."

Roger spoke without hesitation.

"How long do you want to rent it for?"

The Hermit, Cattleya, immediately recalled the "Pale Death" seal artifact she had seen her mother use through the "Corpse Collector" pathway. She guessed that Roger was referring to this very artifact.

"It depends, it can take anywhere from 3 days to a week."

Roger smiled, and then he said:

"To show my sincerity, I can give you some important information about the 'Hidden Sage'."

The Hidden Sage...

The Hermit, Cattleya, was once again tempted. It must be said that for a high-ranking "secret seeker," this price was extremely tempting.

She had been pondering the nature of the "Hidden Sage" all along. Gadriya knew that the "Hidden Sage" was likely a true god of Sequence 0, but considering that her maternal grandfather, Emperor Roselle, was suspected of having once been the "Knowledge Emperor" of Sequence 1, the existence of the "Hidden Sage" seemed somewhat strange.

Wanting to understand the essence of the matter, she immediately agreed to Roger's request, saying that she would go back and discuss it with her mother to confirm her wishes.

"no problem."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded, and then he said:

"There's something I need to remind you of. When you discuss this matter, you need to try to eliminate keywords that directly point to 'The Hidden Sage,' and try not to mention my name. Instead, use the code name 'Jack.'"

"Of course, I will tell you the whole story later in our transaction... Under the witness of the great 'Fool', everything will be safe."

“Okay, I understand, Mr. Wheel of Fortune.”

"The Hermit" Cattleya nodded, indicating that she remembered Roger's words.

"By the way, Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune'."

At this moment, "The Magician" Fors spoke again:
"Could you do me a favor?"

"Please say?"

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," smiled and looked at Fors, the "Magician," and asked.

"I'm probably almost fully digesting the 'Recorder' potion, probably in no more than a week."

"So I'd like to ask you, what kind of compensation would I need if I wanted you to help me get promoted to 'Traveler'?"

After saying this, “Magician” Fors looked at Roger with some trepidation.

When Roger was absent from the "Tarot Meeting" earlier, she had already made some deals with Mr. "The World". She had the latter take her to many places and record a lot of information about the local customs and culture around the world, which is why she has reached the current level of potion digestion.

"The reward..."

Roger thought for a moment, then shook his head:
"I can agree to your request now. I haven't decided on the specific payment yet, but I might need your help with something recently."

"Don't worry, it won't be beyond your capabilities."

"No problem, thank you, Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune'."

"The Magician" Fors breathed a slight sigh of relief. She had received Roger's promise, and she was much more relaxed at this moment.

"Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune,' I have something I'd like to ask you."

“The World” Gehrman Sparrow paused, then asked:
"Are you aware of the capabilities of those at higher levels in pathways adjacent to the 'apprentice' pathway?"

"Know something."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded:
"The adjacent paths to the 'Apprentice' path include the 'Seer' and 'Thief' paths... But I think you already know that, so you can just ask your question."

"Is such that."

“The World,” Gehrman Sparrow paused, then began to speak:
“I suspect that Zarathustra, the leader of the ‘Sect’, is spying on me.”

"Oh? Why do you see it?"

Upon hearing this, Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," immediately straightened up and looked curiously at Mr. "World."

“I often see crows around me. Those crows seem to have some kind of special spirituality, and they will look at me when I am not paying attention.”

“The World,” Gehrman Sparrow recalled before speaking.

"I see."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," nodded:
"You suspect that these crows are Zarathustra's puppets?"

"Yes."

"The World" writer Gehrman Sparrow did not deny, but nodded in agreement with Roger's guess.

"Probably."

Roger pondered for a moment before speaking: "The Wheel of Fortune," he said.
"I will ask you for the same price for answering this question later."

"no problem."

“The World,” Gehrman nodded in reply.

The reason he asked Roger here instead of contacting him directly offline was to prevent Zarathustra from obtaining the relevant information through divination.

First, Amon ambushed him in Backlund, and then Zarathustra sent his puppets to follow him in Trier. No matter how you look at it, these things are inherently connected.

“If I remember correctly, Zarathustra should be a Sequence 1 archangel.” Roger clasped his hands together and looked at Klein:
"The potion of this sequence is called 'Mysterious Servant'. As an angel of this sequence, Zarathustra has the ability to bring all sorts of incredible things to life, including resurrection from the dead."

"It can also link together some concepts that have no logical connection, thereby distorting their behavior."

"Not only that, He also possesses the authority of 'history,' which allows Him to extract things He once possessed from the past, and to turn beings that once possessed spirits into His own puppets—even if a part of the constituent materials once possessed a spirit, He can still do this."

"In addition, He can also distort the surrounding spacetime and completely isolate this spacetime from the outside world, achieving a 'hidden' authority that only a high-ranking person can exert, similar to the 'Sleepless' pathway."

Hearing this information sent a chill down the spines of everyone in the "Tarot Club." This was the first time they had ever heard of a relatively complete Sequence 1 Archangel's abilities through a certain channel. It had to be said that these abilities were full of bizarre and unpredictable elements, especially the so-called ability to "link together concepts that have no logical connection." Even just hearing about it sent shivers down their spines.

As an imaginative novelist, "The Magician" Fors immediately conjured up many bizarre scenarios and involuntarily shuddered.

After hearing this, “World” Gehrman Sparrow immediately thought of the resurrection ability granted to him by “Source Castle”. At the same time, he felt both anticipation and worry, and his expression became serious.

Judging from Zarathustra's demonstrated abilities, if He wanted to deal with Himself, it would be a matter of minutes.

However, He did not take action but instead continued to gather intelligence, which made Klein feel even more terrified than if He had taken direct action.

"Mr. World."

Seemingly sensing the world's concerns, Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," then added:
"If you find any clues about Zarathustra, please let me know immediately."

"He was also one of the targets I planned to hunt down."

Upon hearing this, Gehrman Sparrow of "The World" was taken aback:

"You think you can beat Zarathustra?"

"Can't beat it."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," simply shrugged:

"Just because I can't beat Him now doesn't mean I can't beat Him in the future. When I become an angel on earth, I will definitely crush Him in the dust."

……

Is this reasonable?

In response to Roger's remarks, Mr. World's lips twitched.

So, there's a prophecy behind someone actually subduing a Sequence 1 archangel? Are you that confident?

"just kidding."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," shrugged.

"Getting back to the point, Zarathustra is a great threat to the world. He is a pure opportunist and has no absolute loyalty to any side."

"Especially since He has his eye on you now, you need to be extra careful. If you need any help, you can contact me anytime."

He's absolutely right. Zarathustra is a traitor by nature. In the original story, it's one thing for him to help Amon, but he even went so far as to help George III and later became a lackey of the "Celestial Being," helping the Outer Gods invade Earth.

He was a complete traitor to the mysterious world, a double agent who kept switching between Earth and the Outer Gods. The stance of such a person could not be trusted at all. If Roger could kill him as soon as possible, he would never wait another day.

Of course, considering that this guy might be cooperating with Amon now, Roger still needs to find a way to inform Amon before taking action, and fully inform him of all the reasons and the potential dangers that Zarathustra may pose.

On the other hand, as an extraordinary being with source matter, Roger judged that if he became a Sequence 2 "Astral Singer", he would be fully capable of fighting Zaratu. In particular, if Klein could become a Sequence 3 "Ancient Scholar", the two of them working together would not have much difficulty in killing Zaratu.

Before that, there was another crucial point: Roger had to find the Sequence 2 "Miracleist" extraordinary property that Zarathustra had separated for resurrection, and completely remove the spiritual imprint within it, thus severing any possibility of his resurrection.

Roger could then use the extraordinary properties of this "Miracle Worker" to create a sealing artifact that could help him be resurrected, thus further ensuring his safety and even the safety of the entire Earth.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune'."

Mr. World nodded gratefully. After this discussion with Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, he had a more complete understanding of the situation he was facing.

Afterwards, the group discussed some of their recent experiences, including Audrey's encounters at the "Psychological Alchemy Society" and some clues that "Sun" Derrick had discovered on his current exploration journey. About half an hour later, "The Fool" announced the meeting was adjourned.

As everyone transformed back into the starry sky, "The Fool" Klein waved to make "The World" disappear, and then began to read the thick stack of diaries that "The Hermit" had given him.

……

Trier, the market district.

Roger arrived once again in a horse-drawn carriage at the entrance of the "Shimsa Chess Club" and looked up at the tightly closed gate.

"...Sure enough, it's closed."

Roger shook his head slightly; he had already guessed that this would be the outcome.

"It seems that what we said last time about meeting again if fate allows might really be out of reach."

Roger sighed. He had tried to contact Vladil through Sebastian, but Sebastian said that Vladil seemed to be busy with something and that he didn't have time.

To be honest, Roger felt a strange sympathy and understanding for Vladil. He could sense the deep loneliness in Vladil's heart, a loneliness that Roger shared with Rosanne before they met again.

On the other hand, he also greatly admired Vladier. Compared to many people who were at a loss about their future and life, Vladier was very clear about his future direction and was brave enough to bear the corresponding consequences.

In a sense, Vladil belongs to the same category as Roger and Klein, except that he chose a darker path, one that was destined to have no return and no friends. Compared to him, Roger and Klein were somewhat too lucky.

If it weren't for that, Roger wouldn't even have minded being friends with him, but Vladil's fate had already destined him to have no fate.

With a slight sigh, he slipped a letter into the crack under the door of the "Shimsa Chess Club." It was a letter to Vladil, but also contained some words he wanted to say to Fabti.

Roger straightened up, the cold wind of Trier blowing against the hem of his clothes.

After a long silence, a blue light enveloped Roger, and he officially left Trier.

Two days later, Wednesday evening at six o'clock.

Wearing a black cloak and once again transformed into Jack Cabin, Roger appeared on time in front of the classroom door bearing the surname "Ottoman".

He deliberately arrived a little early to confirm some things.

There, Lady Mercury, dressed in a brown cloak and wearing a green ring, was already waiting for him. Upon seeing Roger, she gently nodded to him and softly said:

Good evening, Mr. Wheel of Fortune.

Good evening, Ms. Mercury.

Roger nodded slightly, and then he and Ms. Mercury looked at a Baleno Jones dual-purpose portable phonograph, which was produced by Dwalk Art Marketing Company, on the classroom podium.

"That is?"

In response to Roger's question, "Mercury" Fors nodded slightly:
"Yes."

After a pause, she stepped forward first, and Roger followed her onto the stage.

At this moment, all the hidden threads of fate belonging to Master Qiu had disappeared, and Roger did not choose to spy on the phonograph, but quietly watched it.

“3-5-30, Master Qiu”.

"Mercury," Fors said in a low voice:
"As long as you put its needle down, it will automatically start reading astrological knowledge, regardless of whether there is a record underneath."

"Sometimes, it will also share some of its daily life... As far as we know, those are all real experiences of Master Qiu, including but not limited to what he ate every day, what work he did, what insights he had, and what the weather was like, etc."

"Once this phonograph is turned on, no matter what it says, it will cause everyone around who is at or below Sequence 6 to unconsciously repeat what it says... just like it used to be."

Roger nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Although Master Qiu was only a Sequence 8 Extraordinary, the presence of a high level of contamination within him, along with a chemical reaction between these two contaminations, gave the sealed object he transformed into some living characteristics.

What are the conditions for its sealing?

Roger thought for a moment and then asked.

"Simply guess and say what it's going to say next before it does, and if the characters exceed ten Rune words, you can temporarily seal it."

Roger couldn't help but chuckle after hearing what "Mercury" said.

After a while, Regulus and the other disciples of Master Qiu gradually arrived in the classroom. They all noticed Ms. Mercury and Roger, as well as the strange phonograph on the stage, and for a moment they were confused about what was going on.

Regulus and the Polk sisters tried to approach Roger to ask him questions, but were temporarily calmed down by "Mercury".

At 7:30, after everyone had arrived, Roger took his seat in Jack Carbin's place, awaiting Ms. "Mercury's" speech.

"Students, many of you may be meeting me for the first time."

Fors spoke softly:
“My name is ‘Mercury’, and I am a member of the Level 5 Council of the ‘Hercules School’. Today I have something I regret to tell you.”

After hearing what Ms. Mercury said, even Regulus and the others, who had finally confirmed the existence of the Level 5 Council, forgot for a moment to feel smug about having guessed it.

A bad feeling arose in their hearts.

Ms. Mercury sighed softly, and then she told everyone that Master Qiu had died and turned into a sealed artifact.

Regulus and the others fell silent for a moment. Although they had always used Master Qiu to make topics and secretly ridicule his style and hairstyle, they actually respected this teacher who taught without discrimination and cared about his students.

Some students, especially girls, who were less resilient, had their eyes quickly redden, and sobs could be heard from time to time in various corners of the classroom.

"...In conclusion, Master Ottom was a great master, and his spirit was invaluable and had practical inspirational significance for the entire 'Hercules School'."

"After discussion in the Level 5 Council, the Ottom Class will not be abolished, but will continue to be maintained. I will be directly responsible for this class... and the substitute teacher will still be Ottom himself."

"Now... let's begin class."

After saying that, Ms. Mercury put down the 3-5-30 stylus.

"stand up!"

Just then, Roger shouted loudly.

All the students stood up abruptly, their trembling voices deafening in the classroom:
"Hello teacher!"

Then, they sat down in a neat row.

Soon, Master Qiu's familiar voice rang out in the classroom, talking about astrology.

Some of these were familiar to the students, but at this moment they did not feel bored at all; they were simply immersed in the unconscious recitation.

"A single line opens horizontally, and the four symbols are divided in the mid-sky!"

"A single line opens horizontally, and the four symbols are divided in the mid-sky!"

"The first palace rises flat, and the palace head indicates ascension!"

"The first palace rises flat, and the palace head indicates ascension!"

"..."

At this moment, they cherish the opportunity to attend classes and receive education more than ever before, and they have a clearer understanding of their own lives.

Regulus recited louder than ever before; he almost roared at the top of his lungs.

"The first house determines fate, the second house determines eclipse, and the third and fourth houses determine the heavens and the earth!"

"The first house determines fate, the second house determines eclipse, and the third and fourth houses determine the heavens and the earth!"

As Roger recited along with "Master Qiu," he looked up at the gloomy sky high above the window.

“'The Hidden Sage'…”

He muttered to himself, his gaze cold.

……

After 10 days.

A small café in Porto Enmat in the afternoon.

Roger held a newspaper in his hand, reading intently while sipping his coffee.

On the table in front of him lay an unopened set of strategy games.

Suddenly, Roger seemed to sense something and looked up.

The surrounding "dark lines" suddenly converged, as if drawn by some dark symbol belonging to the universe.

And the confluence point is right at the entrance of the coffee shop.

Sure enough, with a "ding-dong" sound, a figure that was both familiar and unfamiliar to Roger appeared at the door.

Upon seeing him appear, Roger smiled slightly, closed the newspaper in his hand, put it aside, and then pointed to the coffee pot next to him.

"Black coffee again?"

"can."

"Playing war chess?"

"Ah."

Immediately, the man with the icy blue eyes sat down in front of Roger.

"You arrived right on time."

Roger laughed as he unpacked the strategy game.

"Of course, after all, you sent out the invitation in advance."

The man smiled slightly:
Is this some kind of 'prophecy'?

"As expected of you."

Roger also laughed out loud.

At this moment, Roger felt that his "Black Prophet" potion had been completely digested.

Even if the man opposite her is only at the Sequence 2 power level, as long as the symbol of the "dark side of the universe" is still there, as long as Roger's prophecy about His resurrection and arrival is still there, as well as the conscious guidance and witnessing of this "miracle", it is enough for this "black prophet" to completely digest the potion from a symbolic perspective.

"This time, you go first."

Roger spoke, pushing the chessboard in front of the person opposite him.

A sudden gust of wind blew in from the window, causing the white curtains to flutter and casting a faint shadow on their faces.

(The Black Prophet, Volume 1, complete.)
(End of this chapter)