Mystery: I, the Hermit, am too eager to improve

Chapter 122 Bernadette's Journey to the Palace

"A mysterious queen?"

Carl helped the members of the Mechanical Heart who were still fighting, and only after the battle was completely over did he learn what had happened.

A powerful figure, suspected to be the mysterious queen, prevented the divine descent.

Why would the mysterious queen get involved in preventing the true creator's divine intervention?

but.

Even though the Lord of Storms later noticed this place for some reason and stopped the madmen from escaping in time, it could have been a terrible catastrophe if it weren't for the mysterious queen.

"Mr. Carl..."

"Let's take stock of the wounded. We suffered heavy losses this time, but it's already a very good result that we were able to stop their divine descent."

Carl glanced away, trying to hide the emotions in his eyes.

This time it was successful.

but.

It had nothing to do with them. Someone had made preparations in advance; otherwise, they and the night watchmen might have been wiped out.

Fortunately.

He ultimately failed to come down.

Everyone nodded silently and went to count the number of people and treat the wounded.

Karl sat on a stone stool, pondering the figure from before.

Are they the people of the Dawn of Elements?

He thought about it, and then sighed softly.

In his efforts to combat the Aurora Society, he seems to have harmed even more people.

but.

If he hadn't volunteered to lead the Night Watchers in a joint effort against the Aurora Society, the Night Watchers' squad might have been wiped out.

Carl didn't know whether to feel fortunate or guilty.

……

Elsewhere, Roy sat weakly on the ground, panting heavily.

Recalling what had just happened, he was still somewhat shaken.

After the divine intervention failed, Mr. A kept chasing after him, as if he wouldn't stop until he killed him.

Roy had no choice.

Although he had various methods, they were all ineffective against a powerful shepherd, so he could only place his hopes on the "Knowledge Charm".

Incantation or spell?

Useless.

Mr. A's resistance was too strong; he could endure all kinds of rambling and indoctrination, and after trying it once or twice, the other party knew how to defend against it.

Faced with such a desperate situation, Roy had no choice but to resort to his last resort.

A carefully prepared talisman.

Inside, he used a name he had captured from the mysterious temple, a similar pronunciation to the real creator, and shouted it in a reconstructed, blurred form—

Leodoro!

It's not exactly the same word, but the pronunciation is very similar. If Roy hadn't been able to translate the babbling of the true creator into written words, he really wouldn't have been able to endure the scornful dissection of each word.

of course.

This thing can't directly make the Lord of Storms unleash a lightning strike.

Its function...

As stated in Lord of Mysteries, it was merely to make the Lord of Storms pay more attention to the situation here and draw His attention to it.

So.

Whose voice is the most captivating?

Of course, it is the true creator.

As it turned out, Roy's idea was correct.

Even though it was just a barely audible cutting sound, it still attracted the attention of the Lord of Storms, who unleashed lightning to engulf the area.

Unfortunately.

Mr. A used his teleportation ability to leave this place, leaving only his flesh and blood clone behind.

of course.

This is also related to Leodoro's passive resistance to work.

Roy guessed that the other party's attention was probably quickly drawn to the remaining divine ritual over there, so they didn't go after Mr. A.

"Are you alright?"

"It's alright, thank you, Ms. Sharon."

Roy stood up.

Sharon was silent for a moment, then said, "He's determined to kill you, and I can't stop him."

The shepherd was the most terrifying, bizarre, and difficult enemy she had ever dealt with; he was completely unafraid of getting hurt.

Second.

The ability to possess someone isn't very effective against them, and once she possesses them, she'll hear terrifying babbling.

Especially after the failed divine intervention, the babbling was almost like thunder, and Sharon was so frightened that she immediately withdrew when she tried to possess her.

Let's stay a little longer...

She may suffer from terrible pollution.

"It's alright. I believe you've done your best. The Shepherds are incredibly powerful and well-rounded; below Sequence 5, they're practically unmatched."

not to mention.

The true creator must be very angry this time.

in particular.

Mr. A was almost entirely absent at the crucial moment, and this variable was allowed to pass by.

This may be the reason why Mr. A is so relentlessly pursuing Roy.

Roy sat on the ground, wiping away cold sweat.

He floated down and saw Lanius come out, so he tried to intercept and distort it using the power of the Twisting Ring.

but.

The initial awakening of Lanius had little to do with him; it was the work of the mysterious queen.

He stood up, stood in a corner of the bridge area, and looked back at that dock, where he could vaguely see a figure standing there in a daze.

Then, the person silently turned and left.

It was Klein.

Roy didn't go over.

Maintaining distance is beneficial for everyone; his approach might actually lead to some unnecessary coincidences.

Sharon glanced in that direction and said, "He's here too?"

"Hmm, maybe he has a grudge against the Aurora Society, or maybe he has some kind of commission. You know he's a detective, and I've heard his fame is growing."

Roy laughed.

Sharon paused for a moment, then said, "The lady has arrived. You should be safe now."

"Thank you, Miss Sharon."

"It's nothing."

After Sharon finished speaking, she turned into a shadow and disappeared into the air.

A few seconds later, the pea vines drooped down, and Bernadette appeared in front of him.

Roy immediately bowed.

"Miss……"

"You've been a great help to me this time. To be honest, I didn't expect them to have progressed to this level."

Bernadette looked at the bridge area and the east area.

Then she sighed and said, "These factory workers seem to have become His best breeding ground, making His coming easier."

"There's nothing we can do about it; no one can stop the tide of history."

Roy sighed.

industrialization……

This is the general trend of the times, which no one can stop. Wars and a series of other conflicts are essentially caused by it.

Russell brought advanced technology, but also a series of problems and wars that he himself could not solve.

unless--

He truly became the Black Emperor, instead of being in this half-dead, polluted state he is in now.

"yes."

Bernadette opened her mouth, but then fell silent.

"I plan to leave Backlund temporarily in a while, which may last for some time. Will you stay here or go to carry out my request?"

"I will remain in Backlund for the time being, but I may later travel to Fussac on a Mohan family ship."

Roy answered.

Bernadette raised an eyebrow and said, "You're planning to go find Filgaria?"

"No, I'm just going to see if there's such a place, to hear the legends and stories about it."

Roy explained with a smile.

Bernadette nodded gently, then said, "If anything happens, you can call upon my name."

"Madam, is that still your old name?"

"Yes, if there are any changes, I will send a messenger to you."

Bernadette said.

Then she took out a book, something that looked like an astrolabe.

Roy was puzzled.

Is this the one from Gaderia?

It should not be.

Why then...?

Could it be related to the promotion to Sequence 5?

He secretly wondered what was going on in his mind.

The next moment, Bernadette said, "Your contribution is very significant, and in principle, it would be worthwhile to give you potions, but I don't have any Sequence 5 potion ingredients on hand, so I'll give you this book, which contains potion recipes."

You possess extraordinary qualities.

I can separate.

Roy wanted to say this, but it was his secret, and revealing it might cause unimaginable changes.

He took the planetarium and the book.

The book is called...

Complete Explanation of Astrology.

He flipped through it and saw that the title page contained some information about celestial phenomena, some of which he had previously encountered and memorized, and some of which he had been taught.

of course.

In the form of reading.

Roy asked, "Are they related to promotion sequence 5?"

"Yes, starting from Sequence 5, each advancement requires not only the corresponding potion but also an additional advancement ritual to stabilize oneself."

Bernadette said, "For example, the reason I stayed in Backlund is that I hope to find opportunities for advancement here."

The mysterious queen seemed to be in a good mood, as she patiently explained so much to me...

Thinking of this, Roy mustered up his courage and asked the question he was most curious about.

"Madam, I would like to know, what was your reason for sending Mr. Hyde to Tingen to see me in the first place?"

He had always been very curious.

Bernadette's decision to send Hyde to Tingen and then directly to him was so obvious that it struck him as odd.

Hearing this question...

Bernadette didn't answer immediately, but turned to look at him and said softly, "There's not much of a reason, but one is that your ancestors and I were somewhat related."

Green?

Roy confirmed a doubt, a conjecture.

I was indeed connected to Green!

Then, after thinking for a moment, he said, "Was my ancestor also a practitioner of the Mysterious Path?"

"Yes, he reached a relatively high level, but then somehow disappeared."

Bernadette said, "I founded the Dawn of Elements for two purposes: one is to help and unite the Seekers to fight against the Hidden Sage, and the other is to find him."

"There must be another one, right?"

"Yes, I saw you pray to the Hidden Sage and become half a Seer of Secrets."

Bernadette answered.

Roy was momentarily dazed, then gave a slight bow to express his gratitude.

original……

Is the reason really that simple?

indeed.

If we calculate the time it took Mr. Hyde to come from the south, Bernadette's departure time should have been around the time the predecessor held the ceremony.

This is more in line with the general idea.

He gives off a feeling of wits and courage against thin air.

Roy pondered for a moment, then picked up the planetarium and examined it curiously.

It doesn't seem to be an extraordinary item.

but.

Roy had a vague feeling that it was special and different from others.

"Is there anything special about it?"

"have no idea."

Bernadette shook her head.

what?

Roy looked puzzled.

"This is something from your ancestor. He left it to me, but I've been studying it for many years without any results, so I'm handing it over to you."

Bernadette replied, "Perhaps it will show up differently in you. If you find the answer, you can let me know."

"I will, ma'am."

Roy's lips twitched slightly, but he maintained his composure and did not immediately break through her defenses.

The next moment, Bernadette rose up with the pea vine.

Upon reaching another location, Bernadette looked down from above and then sighed softly.

She didn't finish her sentence.

At that moment, she did see Roy perform the ceremony, but that wasn't all; she also saw a subtle shift in fate.

Although she didn't know the reason, it was probably related to Roy.

and so.

She then allowed Hyde to go to Tingen.

but.

Some secrets are better left unsaid.

Afterwards, she silently observed the changes within herself.

Bernadette could sense it—

She has established a connection with the spirit world, and the event of "preventing the descent of the gods" is now closely linked to her, which means that she has fulfilled the requirements of the ritual.

Next, you can complete the advancement simply by taking the "Sage's" potion.

That's how it should normally be.

but.

The higher you go, the more careful you need to be with your promotion.

Even if it has been fully digested, the best time to take the potion is during the period immediately after the connection is established.

After a while...

This connection may weaken, and although it will still be effective, it may not be as strong as it is now.

Bernadette hesitated.

Finally, she sealed the two items and silently walked towards her temporary residence in Backlund.

……

After a long and tiring journey, Roy finally walked home.

It's too late.

Also.

The bridge area has been sealed off, and no carriage can leave. The only way to leave is with extraordinary abilities.

Upon returning home on Rose Street, he immediately ascended to the Mystic Hall to divine the risks of bringing the astrolabe up there.

Finalized —

There is no risk.

You can bring it up.

Roy returned to reality and offered the planetarium as a sacrifice to the mysterious temple, then used the temple to gain insight into its information.

however.

The result left Roy completely bewildered.

Even in the mysterious hall, it was still just an astronomical instrument, with nothing mysterious about it.

Is Bernadette overthinking things?

Roy guessed.

Then, he thought for a moment and sighed softly.

No matter what.

It doesn't harm itself much, and Sequence 5 is an astrologer; carrying these things might allow it to play the role ahead of time.

He chuckled to himself, then put his things down and habitually opened the star chart to see if anyone was calling him.

First, there's Klein...

Ok.

This guy was a troublemaker; he probably wanted to ask for my help to go to Ganglanus, but the mysterious queen took care of it directly.

He ignored it and looked at the other stars.

I glanced at it and was about to close it when suddenly a huge star-shaped dot expanded.

this--

This was the first time he had ever seen such a vast array of stars.

Compared to the surrounding stars, it stands out like a bright moon, making it instantly noticeable.

Who is this?

Roy's spiritual extension, through the power of mysterious temples and star charts, attempts to glean information about the other party's identity.

Then, a piece of identity information popped into his mind.

Bernadette Gustave.

The mysterious queen we just parted ways with!

Roy was taken aback, not expecting that the star represented her, and for a moment she didn't know whether she should pull it up.

"That's really surprising."

"Should we pull it up?"

He hesitated.

Bernadette, who possesses "prophetic" abilities, is not so easily fooled, and the other party will soon be able to ascend to a higher sequence—

Sequence 2, the Sage.

Roy hesitated, then recalled the original trajectory, and then suddenly thought of something.

Bernadette is currently unaware of the truth behind Roselle's transformation into the Black Emperor.

She was still searching for the answer, but her resolve was not as firm as before.

Perhaps Bernadette hoped to find the answer to this question, which led to the connection with the mysterious temple?

Roy secretly wondered.

After much deliberation, he gritted his teeth and made a decision.

It's done!

Based on the abilities currently displayed by the Mysterious Palace, it should be able to hold off the Mysterious Queen, who is at Sequence 3.

If Bernadette were already a Sequence 2 at this point, he wouldn't even consider it.

Because by Sequence 2, the opponent already possesses information capabilities, making them extremely difficult to deal with and potentially exposing some of your secrets.

The next instant, Bernadette's figure appeared inside the temple through the enormous starlight.

……

Back at her lodgings, Bernadette was pondering Russell's later years, flipping through her notebook.

result.

The next moment, she sensed something was amiss.

It's very well hidden.

If the ritual had not been completed and she were not in a very mysterious state, Bernadette might not have been able to perceive it.

But then—

The knowledge around her came alive, transforming into a torrent of information that enveloped and engulfed her, sweeping her up into the sky.

A short while later.

When Bernadette opened her eyes again, she saw a magnificent palace with extremely tall bookshelves arranged around it.

The bookshelves were filled with a dazzling array of books of all kinds.

That's all valuable knowledge!

This is a temple of knowledge.

Bernadette was astonished, but dared not touch it, for the more mysterious a place was, the more likely it was to hide danger.

and.

I was just in Backlund.

She looked cautiously ahead.

A humanoid figure composed of a torrent of information stood before her, and she immediately felt her hair stand on end and her mind go blank.

she……

It seems we've encountered a hidden sage?

Bernadette was so frightened that she couldn't move her body. It took her several seconds to gradually come to her senses.

The other party does not seem to be a hidden sage.

At least.

He is quite different from that evil god who is frantically indoctrinated.

"Hello, great being."

She tried to greet them, hoping to glean more information from their response.

"You may call me the Hermit."

Roy chuckled softly.

"Mr. Hermit, you and the Hidden Sage... I apologize, I did not mean to blaspheme."

Bernadette started her question but quickly lowered her head, afraid to ask any further, because she sensed a tremendous threat, a threat that...

It was as if this temple could devour her at any moment.

A convergence of extraordinary characteristics?

Thankfully, this is the mental world. Otherwise, I would definitely be covered in sweat right now.

Bernadette thought to herself.

"He is not a true hermit."

Roy smiled faintly.

Is He not a true hermit?

Bernadette's eyes widened slightly, an expression of disbelief appearing on her face.

The Hidden Sage...

Isn't that enough to qualify as a "hermit"?

So what's the situation with this person?

Her thoughts were in turmoil, but she quickly composed herself, bowing her head and asking, "Your Excellency, what is it that you summoned me for?"

"I like exchanging knowledge. You can exchange knowledge or fulfill my conditions to get the answers you need."

Roy smiled faintly, "And your condition is quite unusual, which happened to catch my attention."

The previous chapter has been revised to make the sentences and scene transitions less chaotic.

(End of this chapter)