Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 421 Unexpected Enemy

After the "Red Angel" finished speaking, everyone looked at Him nervously.

Because the three words He had just uttered were enough to violate the prohibition against discussing the names of gods, but to their surprise, Medici was not punished at all.

“It seems that the ‘Night Emperor’ still hates Solomon.”

Medici also realized what was happening and chuckled to himself.

Roger rubbed his temples and then looked at Solomon.

He had heard many things about the "Black Emperor" Solomon, but this was the first time he had seen Him in person.

This genius who founded the First Solomon Empire was outstanding in both strategy and ability, and in a sense, he was the most resilient god in the "Lord of Mysteries" worldview, apart from the Great Old Ones.

Even though Trensust, Arista Tudor, and other angels betrayed Him, leading to His fall, He was resurrected through the special means of the "Black Emperor" and later founded the Second Solomon Empire.

Later, in the "War of the Four Emperors", the other three emperors besides "Emperor Hades" perished together. However, from a mystical perspective, even after the fall of Solomon's Second Empire, he cannot be regarded as having completely fallen.

Solomon's true fall occurred when Roselle Gustav ascended to become the "Black Emperor" in the Fifth Age. Because the "Black Emperor" is unique, even if the rules He left behind still remain, He has already truly died.

At this moment, in the illusion created by Trensust, the majestic aura and oppressive feeling emanating from "Black Emperor" Solomon were so real that Roger was somewhat dazed, as if he were truly there, facing His scrutiny.

In addition, Roger even saw the leaders of other angelic families positioned asymmetrically on both sides, including a series of great nobles from Solomon's First Empire such as Bethel Abraham and Zarathustra.

As for Thudor, he was not present. Instead, another angel from the "Black Emperor" pathway attended the meeting in his place, which seems to be the result of Solomon's deliberate actions.

Another noteworthy point is that Medici himself was not included. Roger speculated that this might be because the real Medici was present at the time, leading to his replacement in the illusion.

However, just as he was thinking this, Medici laughed and said in a voice only Roger could hear:

"By the way, I was leading my legion in battle at the time, so I didn't participate in this meeting."

Roger's eyes flickered slightly, but he heard three male voices ring out at the same time.

"See Your Majesty."

The three angels, Trensus, Forrest, and Augustus, kneel with their hands on their chests. This is one of the asymmetrical etiquettes of the Solomon Empire, used to show respect for the asymmetrical beauty established by the "Black Emperor" Solomon.

"No gift."

Solomon’s deep voice rang out, and the three angels relaxed slightly before rising in turn according to their rank and status.

Although Forrest's strength level was also Sequence 2, he was the first to get up, followed by Trensost, and finally William Augustus.

As he stood up, a barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashed in Trensault's eyes.

Roger caught this moment and suddenly spoke up:

“I think I understand now why Trensost betrayed Solomon.”

"Why, Your Excellency?"

Benedict asked, somewhat puzzled.

"The principle is very simple, and it involves the most basic management logic."

Roger sighed softly:

"This is actually closely related to the concentration of imperial power during the Quaternary period, that is, the status of royal family members is naturally higher than that of non-royal family members."

"For example, the Night Emperor has made great contributions to the Solomon Empire, but when he stood up just now, he was behind Forrest Solomon. This shows that the etiquette of the Solomon Empire is not based on contributions and strength, but rather takes into account the closeness or distance of blood relations."

"This is actually very detrimental to the unity of a country, because it means that even if someone from another family becomes a Sequence 1 Archangel, with power second only to one person and above ten thousand others, they are still a vassal of the royal family, rather than fighting for their own interests."

"In contrast, the more stable regimes in the Northern Continent today all adopt a parliamentary system or promote some of the more capable ministers to the forefront."

"In order to win people's hearts, even if members of the royal family other than the king interfere in politics, they will not do so too openly. Most of the decision-making power in the country is still in the hands of the parliament and the cabinet."

"Only in this way can the country allow talents to truly play their role, and avoid producing a bunch of traitors who all want to start their own businesses, and then repeating the ridiculous drama of 'testing loyalty'."

After saying that, he added:
“The ‘Night Emperor’ was clearly dissatisfied just now, and this dissatisfaction has even continued until now, so much so that when Mei mentioned Solomon’s name just now, she was not punished.”

"In fact, this is completely understandable. If it were me, I would also be dissatisfied with the Solomon Empire's management system."

Roger's words immediately resonated with everyone present, even Nast Solomon, the pirate king who claimed to be the rightful heir to the Solomon Empire, nodded slightly in agreement with Roger's words.

"Red Angel" Medici then spoke up:

"That's right. So after Solomon was resurrected and the Solomon Empire was restored, some lessons were learned from the First Empire."

"But at that time, the country was severely weakened by turmoil, and before He could finish dealing with the internal strife, the 'War of the Four Emperors' broke out."

"To be honest, if it weren't for the strong support of the Medici family, the Zarathustra family, the Solomon family, and other elder angel families, Solomon wouldn't have been able to hold out until he was about to perish together with the 'Night Emperor' and the 'Blood Emperor'. The whole country would have been in complete chaos."

After saying this, Nast looked up at Medici with some surprise.

Nast knew what Medici was talking about; he had heard about it from his father, the first Earl of White Maple, Savigny Solomon.

However, these matters are very secretive, and even most of the descendants of the angel families that have been passed down to this day do not know them. But the angel named "Mei" in front of him actually knows them, which makes Nast's mind wander.

"Me...Me...Medech?"

Nast suddenly connected the various factors and thought to himself in astonishment:

"Is this one of the Medici family's angels?"

That seems to make sense, because in the Northern Continent, "Mei" is both a surname and a given name.

However, the two have very different meanings. When Mei is used as a surname, it is fine, but when it is used as a given name, it can almost only be used for women.

Because the word "Mei" means "young girl" and "hawthorn flower" in both Rune and Intis languages, and according to the customs of the Northern Continent, even if "Mei" is a man's surname, others should call him "Mr. Mei", "Your Excellency Mei" or simply by his name.

So no matter how you look at it, Roger seems to be deliberately avoiding the topic, so this "Mei" is very likely a descendant of the Medici family!

In fact, while Nast's idea was not wrong, he was wrong about one thing—that is, while "Mei" was indeed a member of the Medici family, he was not an ordinary "member," but could be regarded as the person who bestowed the surname upon him!
Just as Nast was pondering, "Black Emperor" Solomon spoke again:

"I have summoned you all here today to discuss the matter of bestowing the fiefdom of Trensost."

"Given the outstanding contributions Trensost has made to the Empire over the long term, He deserves His own fiefdom. You may share your thoughts on the details."

"manor?"

Roger frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He was momentarily confused about the implications of the current situation.

Roger originally thought this might be another regrettable place for Trenshorst, but he never expected that this scene would be a blessing for Trenshorst.

Lords who own their own fiefdoms have many rights, often privileges that only royalty can enjoy.

So this should be a good thing in the usual sense, unless there is some hidden story that we don't know about.

Roger.

Just then, Nast Solomon suddenly spoke in a low voice:
“I’ve heard about this. Solomon, the ‘Black Emperor,’ granted the ‘Night Emperor’ a fiefdom to guard the border, but in return, he would lose all the privileges he had in the capital.”

"This includes, but is not limited to, military power and a host of vassal states belonging to Trensost."

“The ‘Night Emperor’ will deplete the power of the Empire and even itself in the process of grappling with it, so that the ‘Black Emperor’ can divide and rule the two.”

"Oh."

Roger realized:

"Is it a case of praising someone on the surface but criticizing them in reality, a way of diminishing their power?"

Such things happened quite often in ancient China. Under the guise of rewarding military merits, emperors would enfeoff powerful ministers or generals who had made great contributions as feudal lords, allowing them to continue guarding the borders while diminishing their various privileges in the core of the dynasty's power.

This behavior could lead to two consequences. One consequence is that the first powerful minister to be granted the title will take the initiative to accept the reward after assessing that his strength is inferior to that of the emperor's loyalists. The other consequence is that he may directly rebel or pretend to accept the reward first and then rebel later.

"Yes."

Just as Roger was wondering how Trenshorst had made his historical choice, Medici nodded and spoke up:

"The Night King assessed that his strength was inferior to Solomon's, so he temporarily accepted the reward of the fiefdom, prepared to secretly accumulate strength, and betray Solomon."

"He originally thought that his submission would make Solomon temporarily give up suppressing his direct forces, but he did not expect that Solomon would directly massacre many of his direct subordinates after he went to his fief. This was one of his regrets and also became one of the main driving forces for him to join forces with the 'Blood Emperor' to rebel and establish the United Empire."

"In this sense, Solomon was indeed very cold-blooded."

"He is so cold and ruthless, yet the angelic families who follow him still support him so much?"

Lindsay asked with some confusion.

Medici glanced back at Lindsay:
"At that time, Solomon did not target all the angel families. He only targeted the 'Night Emperor' and the 'Blood Emperor,' who held core power, and spared the other nobles."

"Furthermore, the interests of the various families at that time were highly intertwined with the imperial system established by Solomon, so they had no reason or internal motivation to betray the Solomon Empire."

"In fact, the reason why the four great families of Augustus, Castile, Einhorn and Solon were able to establish their own kingdoms was because they were not significantly weakened or suppressed during the Fourth Age. From this point of view, they did indeed gain the most and were the ultimate winners."

"I understand."

Roger nodded slightly:

"So the key to victory in this scenario is whether the Night Emperor can reject the Black Emperor Solomon's proposal and ultimately remain in the imperial capital instead of going to his fiefdom."

Sure enough, right after he finished speaking, Trensault said:

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. I am willing to continue to serve the prosperity of the empire."

"Although the overall situation of the empire has been stabilized, there are still powerful enemies lurking outside. The gains and losses of a city or a place are only temporary measures. Only by sweeping away all enemies can we have a long-term solution."

"Your Majesty, I feel a great responsibility. Therefore, I humbly request that Your Majesty rescind your decree and allow me to faithfully perform my duties and serve Your Majesty in the capital."

"With the world not at peace, I have no home to call my own."

His voice remained unwavering, and his words were filled with unwavering loyalty.

However, the "Black Emperor" Solomon seemed completely unmoved, merely nodding slightly and saying:

"I am aware of your wish, but this is crucial to the rise and fall of the empire. Therefore, this matter is settled and my mind is made up."

At this moment, Forrest Solomon, who was standing nearby, also spoke up in support:

"Your Majesty is quite right. In my opinion, among all the people in the Empire, only His Excellency Terensost is fit to shoulder this important task of defending the border."

Upon hearing this, Trenshorst immediately turned his sharp gaze to Forrest.

At this moment, before Trenshorst could speak, William Augustus, the "balancer," spoke up:

"The Duke of Forrest is mistaken."

"Oh? What insightful opinion does Your Excellency Augustus have?"

Forrest Solomon seemed completely unprepared for William Augustus to interrupt at this moment.

The head of the Augustus family had long shown complete obedience to the "Black Emperor" Solomon, and because his power was not yet outstanding at this time, he was not strong enough to unite the other nobles and thus threaten the imperial power.

Therefore, many members of the Solomon family, including Forrest, looked down on this "balancer" and never expected that this usually low-key nobleman would make such remarks.

In fact, Augustus, as an angel who acted as an "arbitrator," faced a very awkward situation.

Because of the various systems established by the "Black Emperor" in the Solomon Empire, there are natural obstacles to the advancement of extraordinary beings who are "arbitrators" and the digestion of magic potions. This is also a preventive measure taken by Solomon to guard against the angels of his adjacent pathways. That is, he can create an environment and laws of disorder to limit their development and the growth of their power.

Therefore, in a sense, the Augustan family and the Trentus family, which were guarded against by Solomon, were in the same boat, which is one of the reasons why He had been cooperating with the Trentus family both openly and secretly.

It was precisely for this reason that after the establishment of the Terensust Empire, the Augustus family continued to exist as an angelic family serving the "Night Emperor," and reaped sufficient benefits from it. As a result, after the fall of the Terensust Empire, William Augustus, the head of the family, was able to successfully establish the Kingdom of Rune, one of the most powerful countries in the Northern Continent.

If Trensust were to claim his fiefdom, the Augustus family would face immense pressure, and even if they survived, they would suffer considerable losses.

"Although the duty of guarding the border is heavy, the empire is full of talented people, and there will always be capable ministers who can take on this important task."

William Augustus said slowly and deliberately:
"His Excellency Terensus is also a capable minister whom His Majesty has cultivated over the years. With his military talent, it would be a waste to use him to guard the border."

"In my opinion, His Excellency Trensault is better suited to participate in the formulation and consultation of the Empire's specific tactics. In this way, His Excellency can give full play to His talents and contribute to the further strengthening of the Empire."

Having said that, William Augustus knelt on one knee:
"I implore Your Majesty to reconsider."

William Augustus's words were actually quite cunning. He first affirmed the achievements of the "Black Emperor" Solomon and his ability to cultivate capable ministers, thereby overshadowing the brilliance of Trenshorst, while also pointing out that he was one of the key ministers that Solomon had cultivated over a long period of time.

If Solomon continued to insist on having Trensoust guard the border, his ministers would question whether he intended to discard him after he had served his purpose. This would also make the other ministers, angels, and saints feel insecure, thus indirectly threatening the foundation of Solomon's rule.

On the other hand, Trensault already held considerable power, but William Augustus proposed that he could be further involved in the tactical planning and strategy of the Solomon Empire. This would effectively increase Trensault's power, provided that he did not leave the capital.

Of course, William Augustus did not want Solomon to approve his proposal, but rather to give Him a chance to refuse, which is a so-called strategic retreat.

After all, if Solomon refused Trensust's request to further promote him, it would be even more disrespectful of him to send Trensust to guard the frontier, and the relationship between the monarch and his subject would be completely strained.

As expected, Forrest was speechless when William Augustus uttered these words.

He dared not deny Trensust's abilities, otherwise it would indirectly highlight Solomon's foolishness. Similarly, He was unwilling to place Solomon in a position of being unrighteous and cruel, or of discarding him after he had served his purpose.

Under double pressure, Forrest deliberately kept quiet to avoid saying anything more and making mistakes.

"This seems to be different from the historical situation I know. It seems that this illusion is indeed greatly influenced by the subjective will of the 'Night Emperor'."

Suddenly, Medici frowned and spoke.

"How to say?"

Roger countered with a question.

“At that time, William Augustus probably wouldn’t have dared to directly confront the ‘Black Emperor,’ so I suspect that the will of the ‘Night Emperor’ was at play in this scene.”

Medici shook his head:
"He seems to be hoping to project his expectations of William Augustus into this environment, attempting to reverse what actually happened in history in order to solidify his own existence."

As expected, just as Medici had said, Solomon also glanced at William Augustus with some surprise.

His eyes flickered, as if he were thinking about something, and for a moment the court was at a standstill.

Ultimately, Solomon chose to delegate the power of discussion to his ministers who were observing from the sidelines.

"All my beloved ministers may express their opinions on this matter."

To be honest, He was also somewhat embarrassed by William Augustus's words.

Many people believe that as the "Black Emperor," He has absolute authority within the empire, and this is indeed true in most cases. However, it is impossible for Him to be concerned with every little detail.

If the events at Trensost today become a negative example, and in the future imperial subjects seek only to avoid mistakes rather than strive for merit, it will easily lead to many governance problems.

Most importantly, the Solomon Empire was very different from the states of the Fifth Age. Solomon's subjects were also his anchors. If the people below him governed in a passive manner, it would easily cause dissatisfaction among the lower classes, which could have far-reaching consequences and affect Solomon's own anchors.

Therefore, He delegates the power of discussion to His ministers at this moment in order to give them a voice.

Even if He ultimately finds a reason to make the decision, He still needs to ensure that everyone is genuinely involved in the discussion.

Even assuming someone could offer a convincing reason, Solomon wouldn't necessarily have to target Trensault at this particular time. When it comes to striking down powerful nobles, a cautious approach is often preferable to haste. Solomon has plenty of opportunities to accomplish what he wants, and Trensault isn't a monolithic entity; it's capable of making mistakes.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Solomon spoke up:

"You are all my trusted ministers and pillars of the empire."

"My beloved ministers may speak freely. If you say anything inappropriate, I will forgive and forget it."

"This matter is of great importance, and I hope that my beloved ministers can share my burdens and offer their advice."

After He uttered these words, the pressure on the angels and saints standing around him lessened slightly.

At this moment, Bethel Abraham spoke first.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, the matter of sending the Duke of Trensault to his fiefdom to guard the border should be carefully considered."

This ancestor of the Abraham family had the appearance of a middle-aged man with a stern face, empty black hair with a few white hairs, and a pair of ripple-like blue eyes. His overall image was very similar to the vampire duke in folk legends.

"According to the intelligence I have received, several other deities currently regard Your Majesty's allies as thorns in their side. This is truly a time of internal and external troubles. If not handled properly, the capital may also be in danger of collapsing. It is really not advisable to divide the forces within the empire."

"Therefore, in my humble opinion, the matter of defending the border can be postponed for the time being. At this time, we should focus on resolving the issue of foreign relations."

As expected of Mr. "Men," he's really stubborn...

Roger couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

As the most powerful angel king under God, Mr. "Men" is one of the most likely great beings to become a god. Precisely because of this, his fear of Solomon is much weaker than that of the heads of other angelic families.

It must be said that Mr. "Men"'s words were indeed very insightful.

This angel king, whose insight surpasses that of ordinary people, seems to have noticed at this stage the six gods' fear of the "true creator" and their plan to overthrow Solomon's first empire.

On the other hand, He was indeed a more pragmatic angel king. Compared to the other angels who were opportunistic, Bethel Abraham was genuinely worried that the subsequent developments would be detrimental to Solomon's First Empire.

Solomon also seemed to value Bethel Abraham's views highly, and the latter's words were indeed very persuasive, which made Solomon nod slightly, seemingly agreeing with His judgment.

"No, we can't let things continue like this."

Roger frowned:

"William Augustus's words just now seem to have caused some fluctuations in the trajectory of history, creating a dialogue environment for voices supporting Trensoust."

"Mr. Men's words clearly affected Solomon, and if things continue like this, Trensworth might really win this game."

Thinking of this, Roger quickly looked around and then locked his gaze on the Medici family angel.

Roger glanced at Medici, then began to use "identity manipulation" on himself.

The target of this "identity alteration" was Medici himself, who quickly realized what was going on and guessed what Roger wanted to do.

He hesitated for two seconds, then acquiesced to the action.

The next second, Roger's entire aura changed noticeably.

At the same time, he handed the "Brass Scepter" to Nast Solomon and then created an avatar with the ability to "reveal secrets".

The clone and Roger simultaneously extended their hands, one aimed at the Medici family angel, and the other at another angel from the Sauron family.

"Mystery Revealed" activated, and Roger triggered the "Parasitic" effect of the "Parasitic Gloves"!
Normally, it would be impossible for a saint like Roger to parasitize an angel so easily. However, because he altered his mystical identity beforehand, he acquired some of the attributes of Medici and Sauron.

On the other hand, because the power of the angels was significantly weakened in this illusion, the combined effect of these two factors allowed him to successfully parasitize.

Soon, the angel from the Medici family spoke:

"His Excellency the Duke of Abraham's advice is reasonable, but in fact, it is not entirely comprehensive."

"Oh? What do you think, sir?"

Bethel Abraham raised an eyebrow and asked.

He seemed not to have expected that, in Medici's absence, this descendant of His would dare to challenge Him in front of Solomon.

In fact, Roger felt a strange sense of disconnect when he was manipulating the Medici family's angel to confront his ancestor. After all, his actual identity was that of a descendant of the Abraham family, and directly going against "The Door" was indeed somewhat disrespectful to his ancestors.

But Roger is now out of options; he must come up with a compelling argument to prevent Trenshorst from winning in this scene.

He then began to speak:

"Throughout all the extraordinary pathways available today, the 'Arbitrator' and 'Hunter' pathways still do not have a Sequence 0 deity descending."

“We need to disperse the angels from these pathways and even adjacent pathways as much as possible, and avoid them from gathering in one place. Otherwise, they may be wiped out by the Empire’s hostile forces, causing all the Sequence 1 traits to converge and threaten His Majesty’s rule.”

These words were spoken in the context of the current illusion, and as soon as they were spoken, they immediately attracted the attention of all the angels.

The angels' gazes ranged from surprise to amusement, and some even seemed to be gloating, as if they were watching a spectacle.

However, there was more resentment than anything else, because these families mostly held very different positions from the Abraham family.

Unlike Mr. "The Gate," who possesses the extraordinary characteristics and uniqueness of 3+1, the other families gathered under Solomon's rule all had their own ulterior motives. Many of them were plotting to advance to become the King of Angels or even the Sequence 0 True God. It was only because Solomon's rule was too strong that they did not find the opportunity.

This is simply breaking the rules and undermining the consensus among everyone.

However, the fact that the Medici family's angel was saying such things made them both angry and somewhat puzzled.

From various perspectives, this could all have been orchestrated by Medici, the "Conqueror," leaving these angel families completely bewildered.

What if Medici and Solomon had already planned this? If they continue to be stubborn, aren't they just courting disaster?
Most importantly, Medici, the "Red Angel," is currently leading the "Red Army of War" in battles abroad, which seems to be a silent stance.

In other words, since He, as one of the most powerful nobles in the empire, has already left the capital, it would be inappropriate for you, Trensost, to continue staying here.

"go on."

Just as Roger had predicted, "Black Emperor" Solomon was also drawn to this argument, and he let the Medici family angel continue with great interest.

"Therefore, in my opinion, it is indeed necessary for Your Excellency the Duke to go to your fiefdom."

"Firstly, His talent is outstanding within the empire, enabling him to find a balance between resisting foreign enemies and preserving himself. Secondly, He is also adept at formulating rules, making him suitable for governing border regions and strengthening the implementation of His Majesty's decrees."

“What you say makes sense, my dear minister.”

Solomon nodded in agreement.

To be honest, He also had some concerns in this regard, because of the relationship between the "True Creator" and the six gods, they would definitely try to target Him.

Promising to support a new Sequence 0 God as bait to instigate a rebellion within the Solomon Empire is a very likely approach for them. If it were Solomon himself, he would probably have done the same.

The one who poses the greatest threat to him is undoubtedly Trensost, followed by the three Sequence 1 angels of the "Red Priest" pathway. However, Solomon cannot make this too clear beforehand, otherwise it could easily cause a huge uproar and trigger unpredictable consequences.

However, the Medici family angel has now become his best mouthpiece, speaking what he wanted to say, and Medici himself is indeed not in the capital, which further strengthens the persuasiveness of this argument.

At that moment, Soren also spoke:
“Your Majesty, if the Duke insists on staying in the capital to serve you, I am willing to defend the borders and protect the empire in his stead.”

These words were quite malicious; on the surface, He was speaking up for Trenshorst, but in reality, He was trying to put Him in an awkward position.

This made it difficult for Trensust to save face, and gave Solomon a legitimate reason to question His loyalty.

"I am well aware of your loyalty, my dear minister."

Solomon nodded slightly, then looked at Trenshorst:

"But I hope you will give up this opportunity to me, my dear minister Trensost, for I have other important responsibilities for you."

"I obey, Your Majesty."

Soren nodded slightly, and Ternsoldt sighed almost imperceptibly before speaking:

"I obey, Your Majesty."

Upon reaching this point, the illusion began to crumble, and after a short while, Roger and the others returned to reality.

He looked up at the huge coat of arms of the Terensost family on the wall beside him, the inscriptions of several vassal families next to it, and the lord's chair at the head of the table.

Yes, this is not a throne befitting an emperor, but rather a lord's seat. It seems to be a scene that Terensus recreated in the "Ghost Empire" based on his own experience from back then.

As with the previous scenes, this enormous hall was also filled with countless undead, who seemed to be members of the families and forces that Trensost had once protected but were now being slaughtered.

They seemed to still be immersed in the life of special privileges they received during the time of the Tronsust Empire, but as Roger once again unleashed "Pale Death," these undead suddenly seemed to come to their senses.

Only after these spirits were banished did the hall return to peace once more.

"Sizzle."

"Sizzle."

"Sizzle."

The coats of arms of those affiliated families began to show obvious cracks, and then fine cracks appeared on them.

This seems to indicate that Trensust's protection of them has failed, and at this moment, this timeline returns to reality.

Roger sighed slightly upon seeing this.

"In a sense, the 'Night Emperor' is indeed very different from the other three kings of the Fourth Epoch."

At this moment, "Red Angel" Medici spoke up.

"What makes you say that, sir?"

Nast was also filled with emotion. When he heard Medici's words, he turned to look at Him with curiosity.

"Relatively speaking, His humanity is more abundant."

Medici shook his head:
Compared to the ruthlessness of the 'Black Emperor,' the madness of the 'Blood Emperor,' and the cold-blooded scheming of the 'Underworld Emperor,' although He wields the seemingly merciless 'Judge' path, He is actually the most humane of these four Fourth Era emperors.

"Actually, this should be quite obvious. The other three emperors would not have been reminiscing about their partners on every full moon night for thousands of years."

"It certainly seems to be the case."

Lindsay nodded in agreement with Medici's statement.

"Everyone, grab something to eat, then we'll set off."

Roger interrupted their discussion:

"It seems there are no more spoils here... just like 'Night Emperor' said before."

"There are still two scenes left, let's finish them quickly."

Although only a little over a day has passed since the group entered the "Ghost Empire," they have witnessed many major events of the Ternsost Empire during the Fourth Epoch and have been deeply involved in them.

This experience was too strange to be told to outsiders, but it was also very exhausting.

Normally, Roger should have let everyone rest a little longer, but he was worried that the longer it dragged on, the more unpredictable changes might occur in this "Ghost Empire," and if that happened, it would inevitably consume even more of their energy.

"Ok."

Nast and Lindsay nodded, while Medici remained indifferent.

After a short rest and some food, the group, with the help of the brass scepter, headed to the next location more than an hour later.

This scene is relatively far away, and although it only spans a few decades, there are many dense scenes in between, suggesting that a lot happened during that period.

Finally, Roger and the others found themselves amidst a pile of ruins.

"Is this... still the Solomon Empire?"

Roger frowned and looked at the two angels, Trensust and William Augustus, standing before him.

At this moment, Terensust's strength was significantly enhanced compared to the last time. Roger judged that he must have obtained an additional "Hand of Order" extraordinary property, or the uniqueness of the "Judgment" pathway.

He couldn't determine the specifics of the situation, nor was he in the mood to do so at the moment.

Roger noticed that there were several angels dressed in different ways opposite Trensust.

Three of them were angels from the Solomon Empire, and another one appeared to be an "Elder of Foul Language".

But none of this attracted Roger's attention much, because he saw a figure that felt extremely familiar.

It was a beautiful angel, with delicate features and a gentle yet slightly indifferent expression.

He was tall and slender, with silver hair that reached his back. He wore only a simple and plain linen robe, and behind him were layers of radiant wings, making him look extremely holy and beautiful.

However, the moment Roger and Medici saw the angel, they both exclaimed in disbelief:
"Ouroboros?"

"You seem surprised?"

After speaking, Roger and Medici looked at each other in confusion.

After a pause, Roger spoke first to explain:

“I have had conflicts with Him.”

"Oh……"

Medici suddenly understood and nodded.

"And why are you doing this?"

“I know about the fall of the First Solomon Empire, but I didn’t know that Ouroles had participated in that battle.”

Medici's expression was somewhat grave:

“At that time, the ‘true creator’ was preoccupied with his own problems, and I always thought that Urolius was protecting him at the time.”

"Urelius? The true creator?"

Nast and Benedict were somewhat confused by this conversation, and Roger noticed that they didn't seem to be very clear about the relationship between the "Angel of Fate" and the "True Creator".

In contrast, Lindsay seemed less surprised, because he had participated in the battles to defeat "Saint of Calamity" Vinera and "Saint of Shadow" Arexos, so he knew some of the inside story.

Just then, Roger and Medici turned around at the same time and looked behind Terence.

Because several more angels appeared there.

Some of them had the power of lightning and storms wrapped around their hands, some looked indifferent and serene with a thick black aura surrounding them, and others had eyes filled with wisdom and knowledge.

Others were clad in silver armor and wielded greatswords of silver, while one of the other two, a woman, exuded an aura of life intertwined with desolation, and the last one radiated a warm and dazzling sunlight, as if capable of illuminating all darkness.

"Angels of the Six Gods Church?"

Roger immediately realized what was happening, and he was immediately in a bind.

"Are we going to have to fight these guys?"

(End of this chapter)