Mystery: The Ultimate Tarot

Chapter 410: The Tarot Meeting's Exchange Session

Influenced by the "Super Star Overlord", Raphael originally planned to enter the "Colored Lanterns" to check the plan set up by "God" again.

It has been temporarily cancelled.

He seriously considered the current situation. It was clear that both "The Beginning" and "Superstar Overlord" planned to take some action when he was promoted to angel, and these actions would directly affect whether Raphael could still exist.

Previously, Raphael always felt that he was neither capable nor qualified to participate in their actions, and could only try his best to protect himself.

However, after being reminded by "Super Star Overlord", Raphael realized that he had the opportunity to participate in their respective actions and make full use of the contradictions between them to try to protect himself.

Therefore, we will leave the arrangements made by "God" in the "Dark Abode" aside for now. If the situation gets out of control, we can still use "God's" arrangements as a third force to intervene.

Even if Raphael is unable to escape unscathed, or even annihilated, the "detonation" of "God's" arrangement will still leave some "recollection" for "the beginning".

Thinking of this, Raphael sighed deeply, for the subsequent push was still extremely dangerous.

He could only do his best to prepare; whether he would survive depended on luck.

Moreover, Raphael was also aware that "Initial" didn't have much time left for him. With the invitation to cooperate from "Super Star Overlord", "Initial" might act ahead of schedule just to be on the safe side.

Raphael suddenly laughed, guessing that "Initial" was probably kicking himself now—if He had intestines.

Originally, it was a sure thing to "possess" Raphael, but "Initially" was a little greedy and sealed away half of the "Super Star Overlord".

What "Chuchi" didn't expect was that the cultivation methods of the Western Continent were so evil that Raphael actually jumped out of the chessboard and had the confidence to no longer be a pawn.

However, Raphael felt that it couldn't be entirely blamed on "The Beginning," since the opportunity to seal half of the Old Ones was extremely rare, and if they missed the previous opportunity, they might have to wait a very, very long time.

Moreover, with the "barrier" becoming increasingly fragile and something big about to happen, missing out once could mean missing out forever.

With these thoughts in mind, Raphael sat on the sofa, temporarily putting these things aside. His main task at present was to digest the magic potion as soon as possible and try to comprehend the matter of "Harmony with the Dao".

When the time is right, you should be promoted; otherwise, the longer you delay, the more complicated this problem will become.

As for how to digest the potion, Raphael has some plans, but he needs to make some attempts and seek an opportunity to actively digest the potion.

For example, in "The Silent Disciple," Raphael was unsure whether to emphasize "silence" or "disciple."

However, Raphael, a disciple of the "Netherworld Path Man" in the Western Continent, had already helped him digest some of the magic potions.

It seems that the stronger and higher the level of the "teacher," the better the potion is digested.

Therefore, the matter of "disciples" can be left to Raphael of the Western Continent to digest.

As for "silence," Raphael felt that not speaking when alone could not be called silence. He planned to find some lively places, places where there was a lot of conversation, and then sit quietly to see if he could digest the potion.

And a significant portion of the "devil's" potion has already been digested.

The previous manipulation of Audrey did indeed result in the absorption of some of the potion.

In addition, Raphael's previous deception as part of the ritual, besides the part that became part of the ritual, also resulted in him consuming a portion of the potion. Raphael also realized that Zeno's "deception" also caused him to consume a portion of the potion.

So, the key to digesting the "devil's" potion must be bewitching and deceiving. Raphael doesn't have a good idea about this yet; he'll think about it first.

Thinking of this, Raphael stretched and decided to rest for a while.

I've been practicing the "Demon Source Scripture" recently, but I can't stay so tense all the time; I need to find time to rest.

Raphael planned to rest for a day. Tomorrow was Monday, and he would think about digesting the potion after attending the Tarot meeting.

Recently, in order not to be distracted, Raphael has even missed the weekly tarot meeting. This meeting is the first he has attended since ascending to Sequence 3.

However, Raphael plans to mainly listen at this meeting. If he doesn't speak, it's the same as remaining silent at this Tarot meeting. He doesn't know if this will help him digest the potion.

If there's anything that needs to be discussed, Raphael thinks it's best to let the "Demon Personality"—now the "Hell Personality"—take the lead.

The following day, Raphael spent most of his time in a daze.

For Raphael, there weren't many good forms of entertainment; daydreaming was his only way to relax.

He especially enjoyed the tranquility of sitting by the window, watching people come and go on the street outside.

The following afternoon, Raphael, still lost in thought, glanced at the clock on the wall. His spiritual perception was correct; it was exactly three o'clock in the afternoon.

The next second, a thick gray fog obscured his vision. When he came to his senses, he was sitting in a magnificent hall that looked like it had been prepared for giants.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool!" "Justice" Audrey was the first to stand up.

"The Fool" Klein smiled and nodded. Then he looked at Raphael's position and saw that Raphael's spirit had become even stronger, while the two forces within him still maintained a delicate balance.

Klein thought to himself: He really did get promoted. Judging by Raphael's speed, he will most likely be promoted to angel by the time I advance to Sequence 1.

At the same time, Audrey glanced at "The Devil" out of the corner of her eye and breathed a slight sigh of relief: Raphael has finally started attending Tarot gatherings. Perhaps the problem he encountered has been resolved, or he has already found a solution.

Raphael also stood up to greet her, thinking to himself: Audrey's greeting gave him the feeling of the class monitor shouting "Stand up!" when he was in school.

As the transaction began, Alger, the "Hanged Man," first addressed Raphael: "The Church has given me a task: to investigate the intelligence surrounding New Sel on Gas Island, and determine which information cannot be reported to the Church."

Now that the task has been assigned, Alger has to submit a report, even if he has to do something half-hearted. And such a report must contain some real information, otherwise he might be suspected by the church's higher-ups.

After the task was assigned, Alger had been wanting to discuss it with "the devil." After all, "the devil" wasn't "Little Sun" and didn't seem easy to talk to. Alger felt there was no need to offend him over such a church-related matter.

Today, "Demon" finally attended the party, so Alger quickly made contact with him.

Raphael and the "Devil Personality" thought for a moment. The "Devil Personality" then said, "Just report it openly and honestly. There's nothing to hide."

He thought for a moment, and the only thing he needed to hide was that the "True Creator" hadn't prevented the people of Sen'er City from leaving the Forsaken Land. This could very well lead those hot-tempered guys to misunderstand.

However, the "Hanged Man" was unaware of this matter, so there was indeed nothing to hide.

Alger, the "Hanged Man," nodded and asked, "Do I need to pay you any compensation?"

The "devilish personality" waved his hand dismissively: "No need."

"Justice" Audrey noticed: Raphael's body language and tone of voice are different from usual today.

Alger said "thank you," and the transaction was now complete.

At this point, Emlyn, the "Moon," asked again, "Gentlemen, I would like to know if the 'Cultivator' and 'Moon' pathways are any special compared to other pathways?"

He then added, "I recently learned that the internal structure of the Earth Church is different from the normal one, and it is divided into two parts: those with divine grace and those favored by God."

Alger the Hanged Man and Cattleya the Hermit, along with other members, exchanged glances, none of them realizing there was anything unusual about it.

At this moment, Mr. Fool, who sat at the head of the bronze table, let out a soft sigh.

The members were taken aback, then immediately looked at Mr. Fool. They understood, of course, that Mr. Fool was going to explain.

Raphael also looked at the head of the bronze table with everyone else: This is where the showing off begins.

"The Fool" Klein then posed a question: "Where do you think the twenty-two extraordinary paths originated?"

After a moment's thought, the group was about to describe their respective organizations' explanations regarding the origins of extraordinary characteristics.

The "devilish personality" stated with absolute certainty: "The original creator."

The other members were taken aback, but then they all nodded slowly. Although their organizations had different understandings of extraordinary traits, the consensus was that "extraordinary traits originated from the original creator."

"The Fool" Klein suddenly felt some pressure. He knew that "The Devil" Raphael might know the relevant information, but he didn't know how much Raphael knew.

Thinking of this, Klein simply smiled and looked at the "demon" with encouraging eyes.

That sounded like he was encouraging the "devil" to keep talking.

So the other members all looked at the "demon".

Raphael's lips twitched: I didn't stop you from showing off, so why are you making me continue?

The "Demon Personality" cleared its throat and continued, "A long, long time ago, for unknown reasons, the characteristics and authority of the original" split once. Some characteristics and authority remained in the real world, and some entered the starry sky.

"In the real world there are 16 paths, while in the cosmos there are the primordial creations of the ancient times, who are part of the Outer Gods."

"The Fool" Klein breathed a sigh of relief: Fortunately, I didn't respond. My guess about extraordinary characteristics was indeed a bit off. It turns out that before that cataclysmic event, "The Beginning" split once, and some Outer Gods were actually created by "The Beginning".

Then he thought: Unknown reason? Could it be that the extraordinary characteristics were too concentrated, causing a split?

The other members' extraordinary knowledge was far inferior to Klein's; they had no idea what the so-called "unknown cause" was. At this moment, they were all deeply shocked because the information the "demon" had just given them pertained to the state of the universe in its very early stages—a very advanced concept!

This was the first time they had ever heard information from such a distant past.

Everyone quickly calmed down, but then became very excited, because this level of information could only be exchanged through the Tarot Club.

"Justice" Audrey noticed: "Mr. Devil, there are clearly 22 paths in total, so why do you say there are only 16 paths in the real world?"

The "Demon Personality," with its legs crossed, said, "Because there are six paths from the stars. A long time ago, in the beginning, it awakened once and then brought those six paths from the stars into the real world, forming the 22 paths we know today."

"The Fool" Klein thought to himself: From here on, everything is in line with my guess.

This was undoubtedly another piece of startling information. "The Hermit" Cattleya even wondered: When did "The Beginning" awaken? How come there was absolutely no trace left behind?

Alger, the "Hanged Man," preemptively asked another question: "Which six?"

The "demonic personality," like "the moon" Emlyn, raised its chin: "Prisoner," "Criminal," "Farmer," "Pharmacist," "Lawyer," "Arbitrator."

"The Trial" Hugh paused, slightly taken aback: "The 'Arbitrator' method also comes from the stars?"

The Hermit, Cattleya, quickly asked, "When did 'Initially' awaken?"

The "Demon Personality" first addressed Hugh, saying, "Yes. But don't worry, the 'Lawyer' and 'Arbitrator' aren't greatly affected by the cosmos."

He then said to the "Hermit," "Because I took the potion from the 'Prisoner' pathway, I have some knowledge of pathways from the stars, but I'm not so sure about others."

Based on her observations, Audrey, the "Justice" of the group, immediately concluded that Raphael was not telling the truth.

However, she realized that this kind of information was very advanced, but she didn't blame Raphael.

Alger, the "Hanged Man," had already made some conjectures, and then confirmed them: "Are extraordinary individuals of the 'Cultivator' and 'Pharmacist' pathways both affected by the stars? Are the Graces and Favored Ones of the Church of the Earth Mother Goddess meant to guard against influences from the stars?"

The "Demon Personality" nodded: "Yes, I'm not entirely sure about the specifics of these two paths, but I've heard that a long time ago, some of the Earth Mother's followers couldn't distinguish whether the divine messages they received came from the Earth Mother or from the stars."

"To distinguish which are true oracles, there are those favored by the gods. These favored beings of the Earth Mother are extraordinary individuals from other sources and are not affected by the cosmos."

Everyone nodded slowly, surprised that such a thing had happened.

At this point, Hugh asked, "Where exactly does the 'arbitrator' route come from?"

Klein thought to himself: I know that!