Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 275 He is a shepherd!
"Do you have any news about the Shadow of Human Skin? Where is it?"

Klein was surprised by Luze's unexpected surprise, so he manipulated the [World] puppet to ask further questions.

“In a noble tomb from the Quaternary period,” Lu Ze replied. “Traces of shadowy figures with human skin were found outside the tomb, confirming the presence of their colony inside.”

The Quaternary Tomb he mentioned was naturally Amon's tomb. At the Queen's gathering, a Sequence 5 Beyonder named Sharon told him the relevant details.

"A noble tomb from the Quaternary period?"

Klein was taken aback, instinctively sensing a dangerous aura emanating from it, but still asked, "What payment do I need to make to obtain its detailed information?"

"No payment is needed, because I don't know yet."

Lu Ze shrugged. "The person who provided me with the information can't be found for the time being."

After the Queen left, Sharon lost contact with him. Before that, she had told him through the Queen that the expedition to explore the tomb had been canceled, and she didn't know why.

"Then I hope you can get in touch with the other party as soon as possible."

He saw that the gloomy "world" remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, seemingly speechless at his own words.

What's wrong? Didn't you tell me to keep an eye out for it? I'll let you know when there's any news.

Lu Ze thought to himself.

Having observed the transactions between the two individuals, he had a general understanding of the process. He simply needed to state his needs, and others would respond if they had any leads. However, based on his observations, the members of the Tarot Club didn't seem particularly capable, and he estimated that his requests wouldn't be met.

But let's give it a try anyway.

So Lu Ze looked around and said loudly:
"I need the Black Knight's potion recipe. Price negotiable."

After he finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the gray fog.

The Black Knight. Never heard of him.
"The Magician," Fors thought with some confusion. In her years as an Extraordinary, she had never encountered a similar title. She looked around, and most of the members seemed equally bewildered. Only "The Sun" seemed different; he suddenly turned sharply to look at Luzer.

He seemed very surprised and frightened. Was there something wrong with the Black Knight's potion?

Fors couldn't help but ask, "Um, excuse me, I don't know what a Black Knight is. May I ask which sequence it belongs to?"

"Secret Prayer Path, Sequence 4".

Lu Ze replied calmly.

His tone was calm, but his words were like a bomb, exploding in everyone's hearts and creating a violent impact.

Sequence 4!

Half-god, half-human!

Even within the powerful Church of the True Gods, such a rank would be considered high-ranking. Consequently, the potions and formulas therein would be closely guarded secrets.

And this newly joined Mr. Temperance, just casually, publicly offered to buy a Sequence 4 potion recipe here?
That's giving them way too much credit!

On both sides of the long table, the crowd immediately erupted in an uproar, with varying reactions.

He was indeed a practitioner of the secret prayer method.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Alger the Hanged Man almost immediately regained his composure and made a judgment. Moreover, the opponent wasn't a Sequence 6 Rose Bishop, but a higher-ranking Sequence 5, the Shepherd!

It's important to know that currently, the highest-ranking members of the Tarot Club are only Sequence 7. They are still striving to advance to Sequence 6, while this newly joined Mr. Temperance has already begun attempting to reach the realm of demigods.

"May I ask, for whom are you collecting Black Knight potions?"

Alger carefully considered his words and cautiously confirmed.

"Of course it's myself," Lu Ze replied frankly.

"You! You're the shepherd!"

Before Alger could even think of what to say next, Derrick, the "Sun," beside him couldn't hold back any longer and cried out in surprise.

It's no wonder Derrick reacted so strongly; he had recently encountered a calamity brought about by the true creator. His friend had been corrupted while exploring a temple of an evil god, becoming a fanatical follower of this god. If it weren't for Mr. Fool's help, the consequences would have been unimaginable, leaving [Sun] Derrick with a deep psychological trauma regarding this evil god and his followers.

"Mr. Fool!"

Derrick turned and called to the head of the long table, "He is the shepherd!"

The shepherds are all followers of that evil god, and allowing such a dangerous being to come here is a threat to everyone!
However, the two ladies opposite them had a different opinion.

Black hair and blue eyes, the secret path of the praying person
After their initial surprise, both Fors the Magician and Audrey the Justice gradually realized what was going on. They both, without prior agreement, connected the familiarity they felt about each other to someone they knew in real life.

—Kafka Anderson!
This is a follower of the Fool, and has no relation to the true Creator.
"That's what Fowles was thinking."

Mr. Anderson has actually joined our Tarot Club, and he's a powerful Extraordinary at Sequence 5!
Audrey had already met Luzer before and trusted and knew him to some extent. Having such a reliable and powerful acquaintance join her organization gave her a strong sense of security.

She thought happily, "Our Tarot will get better and better."

Knowing some of the inside story, but also misunderstanding some of it, the two women, each with their own thoughts, were shocked but not so frightened.

"Don't worry, I'm not a believer in the true Creator. If I believed in an evil god, do you think I could fool Mr. Fool? The fact that He accepted me proves that I'm safe."

Lu Ze said he didn't seem to care much about the shock the crowd was experiencing.

Upon hearing his explanation, everyone couldn't help but look at the tall figure shrouded in gray mist at the head of the long table.

Lu Ze, how could he be so brave as to self-destruct right from the start?
Klein, basking in the gazes of the crowd, inwardly grumbled. But outwardly, he maintained his air of mystery, nodding slowly and chuckling, "His situation is rather special; he doesn't believe in the Fallen Creator."

Mr. Fool's voice echoed above the gray fog. With His assurance, the crowd felt somewhat at ease, but they remained wary of Luze.

"Let's do this: I'll prove myself in the fastest way possible." Seeing this, Lu Ze said impatiently, "I curse the true creator, may He be dragged off His divine throne and fall completely."

The group erupted in another uproar, and even the previously calm Justice and Magician were somewhat unsettled.

He actually cursed the gods?
Even the most well-disguised believer in an evil god could never utter such blasphemous words to the being they worship!
Once he said that, all suspicion against him vanished.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Temperance.”

[Sun] stammered an apology, saying awkwardly, "I recently encountered something related to the Fallen Creator, so I'm a bit sensitive about it."

"It's ok."

Lu Ze said calmly, "Not only do I not believe in that evil god, on the contrary, I hate him to the core. I will slaughter all his followers and tear him off his damned cross, personally offering him the most intense and ferocious blasphemy."

Although his voice was soft, the hatred and madness in his tone were palpable, making everyone uneasy.

"So, does any of you have the Black Knight's recipe?"

Lu Ze vented his frustration briefly, then regained his previous calm demeanor and asked again. The transition between the two states was so smooth, as if he had switched personalities.

Everyone was silent.

Among them, the highest-ranking is only Sequence 7, how could they possibly have access to a Sequence 4 potion recipe?
In the strangely quiet atmosphere, [The Sun] Derrick hesitated before speaking:

"I think I have a clue."

(End of this chapter)