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

Chapter 145 Klein: Roy still respects fools!

Saving Dilline was just something I did on a whim.

Roy himself would certainly actively track down the whereabouts of the Morse Pentecostal Order, but if he couldn't find them, he could still firmly lock onto Fias through Dillin.

library……

"It seems that the members of the Morse Order have a certain status and aspirations, and they appear to intend to live in Backlund for a long time."

Roy sat in the public carriage, lost in thought.

If it weren't for the long-term goal of establishing the organization in Backlund, the Morse Order would never have needed to extend its roots to these places.

Nobles, libraries, schools.

This is the easiest place to recruit new believers.

Nobles possessed ample resources and wealth, while the latter two groups often had a fervent pursuit of knowledge.

Upon arriving in the South District, he visited the Harvest Church.

All the materials were prepared inside the church.

Most of the materials were related to the farmers' journey, but there were also many poisons and toxic substances, all of which were concentrated in the basement of the Harvest Church.

These materials are different from the previous ones.

The priest did not allow Roy to take large quantities, but only a small portion of each type for research, to be collected later when he was finished.

He needs to strictly control the outflow of poison.

Roy understood and naturally agreed. He took some of the materials home but didn't rush to study them. Instead, he sat down and started writing letters.

He was going to tell Bernadette about the Morse Order.

"Your Majesty, Mysterious Queen..."

The heading is still in the old format.

Write it down sentence by sentence.

A few minutes later, a letter of about a few hundred words appeared and was delivered to Bernadette by the messenger.

Only then did he begin to work with those materials—

Fearing a sudden visit from Bernadette, he did not immediately ascend to the mysterious hall, but instead studied herbs in his study using glasses made with the extraordinary properties of the "Cultivator".

It turns out.

While these glasses can distinguish seeds, they are of no help in identifying the characteristics of herbs.

This is the field of "biologists".

but.

To simply use the extraordinary abilities of biologists to create identification poisons would be a terrible waste.

Roy tried to do the research himself.

A few minutes later, he went through the whole process from getting started to giving up, which was quite fast.

Without a mysterious temple, the materials consumed during the research far exceeded his expectations; after just one phase of research, most of the materials were wasted.

The problem remains unresolved.

He packed up the items, intending to take them to the priest and ask him to replace them with a new batch.

At that moment, green spread before his eyes, and pea vines drooped down.

Bernadette, here she comes again!

As an extraordinary being at the "Sage" level, she paid considerable attention to Roy, and would rush over immediately upon receiving a letter.

Roy was touched, but realistically he hoped that, except when it came to "saving lives," Roy wouldn't be so proactive, because...

It's highly likely that there was a ulterior motive.

Bernadette looked at him and said, "I have read your letter. According to my divination and confirmation, they may indeed intend to develop in Backlund for a long time."

"That?"

"Ignore them and hunt down this mysterious servant. As long as there are no high-sequence beings, they won't be able to cause any trouble in Backlund."

Bernadette said indifferently, "As for those people below, it's too much trouble to find them one by one. We just need to control the extraordinary characteristics of our ascent."

"clear."

Roy nodded.

Bernadette looked at him, and after a few seconds, she asked, "How did that go?"

"No one has asked yet. That person may have already achieved their goal, or maybe I only have two and he's not very interested. I can't really figure it out."

Roy replied.

Bernadette blinked slightly, then said, "I can give you two more pages, making a total of four pages. Take them and gather more information about him. If there's no further news, then forget it."

Her gaze drifted into the distance, in an unknown direction.

"Of course, it would be best if we could find it."

"You don't seem to care what's written on it."

Roy said.

Bernadette chuckled, "I do care, but what I care about more is why the person who took the Black Emperor card knew this script."

You suspect he is...

"Perhaps yes, perhaps no, but he might have some connection with the Emperor, otherwise he wouldn't be able to recognize the same script."

Bernadette said, "Finding him resolved many questions, but as for the diary itself, I wasn't that concerned."

"I see."

Roy lowered his head, pondering what he should do next.

Just then, a phantom voice rang in my ears—

A message from the Fool.

Klein's request.

"Great Fool, please help me convey that I wish to make a deal with the 'Hermit' regarding the Book of Secrets."

Whoever you mention, they'll show up.

Roy glanced discreetly at Bernadette, and after confirming that she hadn't noticed, smiled and said, "I'll look for her at my secret party as soon as possible."

"it is good."

Bernadette nodded.

She then left, and everything returned to normal.

After waiting a few minutes, Roy put down the dregs of medicine and various materials, and took out a silver knife to set up the ceremony.

He replied a few seconds later.

"Yes, but I need Mr. Fool to be the witness to complete the transaction."

A few seconds passed.

A deep red enveloped him.

When Roy opened his eyes again, he found himself in the familiar bronze palace.

Above is the enigmatic Fool.

Across from him, "The World" sat there indifferently.

What are your requirements?

"You once said that you were a follower of the esteemed Mr. Fool?"

Roy faced upwards and bowed respectfully, maintaining proper etiquette.

The fool chuckled softly and made no response.

Klein was silent for a few seconds, then nodded slightly: "Yes, I did some insignificant things for Mr. Fool, and I was once under his protection. My previous resurrection was also helped by Mr. Fool."

"You were the one who stole the bookmark from the Kingdom Museum, weren't you? It should be on Mr. Fool's desk right now."

Roy said.

Klein took a deep breath.

He had anticipated that someone would find out about this, but he hadn't expected that someone would suspect him and ask him directly above the gray fog.

This completely stunned him.

Even though he had experienced a lot in the "Joker" series and developed a strong heart, he couldn't utter a single word at this moment.

Several seconds later, he realized...

I can no longer remain silent.

Silence means consent.

and.

As "the world," he could remain silent, but as a fool, he could never face Roy with such silence.

The Fool above chuckled softly.

"It's a blasphemous card, a very interesting creation."

"I hope to exchange the Book of Secrets and four pages of a diary for the secrets contained therein. Also, I want to ask a question for someone else."

Roy faced the Fool, bowed his head, and said, "The mysterious queen of the Dawn of Elements wishes to know why you know the words on this page, and also wants to know what your relationship is with Roselle."

Ok? ? ?

Klein's heart pounded wildly.

Mysterious Queen?

The mysterious woman who prevented the "true creator" from descending that night was actually the mysterious queen!

The mysterious queen was surprisingly interested in Roselle's bookmarks, and very concerned about the inscriptions and why he knew that language...

Klein thought of one of Zarathustra's prophecies.

Rosell's eldest daughter, Bernadette, will become a prominent figure in the mystical world, and she opposes, dislikes, and hates Rosell.

The King of the Sea is indeed a great man.

but.

If we're really talking about big shots, then it must be—

Above demigod?

Did Bernadette achieve a higher level of existence by preventing the true creator god from descending, thus completing a ritual?

Following the clues, Klein deduced a conclusion that horrified him and sent chills down his spine.

If Bernadette had been at the Kingdom Museum that night, her fate might have been far worse than if she had encountered the "Demon Dog".

Roy, I must thank you!

Klein let out a sigh of relief.

Then, a deep sense of regret welled up inside him, because—

Just last night, using the "Black Emperor" card to create a special entity, he went to Kapin's gang and destroyed it...

and.

Because he had lost all his spirituality in the final battle, he was forced to use tarot cards as weapons. Although the explosion that ultimately covered it up still left traces.

Why didn't you say so sooner?

Klein was on the verge of tears.

If I had known this earlier, I would never have done something so foolish.

however.

There's no going back now.

"The World" said, "You revealed Mr. Fool's existence to her?"

"No, how could I possibly reveal the great Fool?"

Roy said, "I was just saying that someone was eager for the Emperor's notes, seemed to be able to read the text, and then got these four pages from her."

As expected of you.

Klein's lips twitched slightly.

This style...

Are people who spy on secrets really good at getting expense reports and getting things out of pocket?

He didn't know how to complain, but thankfully, Roy had a very strong respect for the Tarot Society and Mr. Fool.

My portrayal was quite convincing.

otherwise.

This time it really backfired!

Klein manipulated the "world" to look upwards, seemingly seeking the Fool's opinion.

After a while.

He spoke up himself, chuckling softly, "The Book of Secrets was a deal between you and him, and it's not worth exchanging for. But I can answer the second question; it's not important."

As he spoke, he put away the four pages of the diary that Roy had materialized.

"Rossel briefly came into my time."

Anyone who hears this will be shocked—

The premise is that we don't know the inside story.

At this time.

When Roy heard this, he felt suffocated, and he had to make himself appear shocked.

This challenge is too difficult; there's no room for error!

He composed himself, trying his best to maintain his facade, and finally...

Roy gave up.

He simply couldn't manage to suppress his laughter while simultaneously projecting an expression of profound shock and emotion; that was far too difficult.

Stay calm and think things through.

This is a common persona for people who want to peek into others' secrets, and I have always maintained this persona at Tarot gatherings.

Roy took a slight breath, trying to appear somewhat shocked.

"Great Fool, so that's what your first sentence meant..."

"Not belonging to this era, but Emperor Roselle briefly came to your time, thus greatly broadening his horizons and creating many incredible works and inventions..."

"That's incredible!"

Now it was Mr. Fool's turn to be silent.

Broaden your horizons...

Ok.

From an uninformed perspective, it certainly broadened my horizons and sparked inspiration.

But those who know understand.

Russell did what every time traveler wanted to do, and he went so far as to leave no chance for those who came after him.

For example, myself.

If Russell hadn't done such terrible things, why would I have to live in such poverty?

Klein clenched his fists.

However, his tone was deliberately calm, detached, and even carried a sense of otherworldly detachment.

He imagined himself as the immortal in the game of chess, while Rosell was an ordinary person who had stumbled into the game by mistake...

"To change one era with the help of another."

"Isn't it interesting?"

The chuckles above made it seem as if Russell's "Journey Through Time" was merely an amusing game played by the gods.

Roy lowered his head, making his smile less obvious, and emotionally controlled the outward leakage of his astral body to prevent Klein from seeing any color in it.

of course.

Even if you can see it, it's nothing.

The other person might think they are thrilled to discover Mr. Fool's great secret.

"Only today do I realize how great you are!"

Roy bowed.

Klein also let out a breath and said in a shocked tone, "Great Fool, I only just learned that you belong to such a powerful and mysterious era."

"Oh."

A soft chuckle came from above, and then nothing more was said.

Klein said, "Roy, whatever you want from me, I can give it to you as long as I have it."

He doesn't have much on hand.

but.

I've actually gained some things recently.

Roy pondered.

money?

Not really necessary.

In Roy's view, there are many things more important than money.

"Its value is very close to that of a Sequence 5 extraordinary property, or at least that of a Sequence 6 property. It contains a great deal of occult knowledge and some hidden insights."

More money?

Klein felt a pang of melancholy as he thought about his meager possessions.

It seems...

Money earned for free cannot be kept.

As he was thinking this, he heard the other person say, "I want the extraordinary characteristics of the Demon Hound."

"ha?"

Klein blinked, then said, "But I can't get it either!"

The extraordinary characteristics of Sequence 6 make it extremely valuable; you could easily make a fortune just by reselling it.

He does want to get it.

however.

He was no match for that demonic hound, especially with the police and detectives involved; it was simply not his chance.

It's more likely that the authorities will intervene.

"If you can't get it, you can exchange it for other extraordinary traits."

Klein pondered for a moment and said, "I possess an extraordinary quality of an interrogator."

"Yes, but you still need to collect one. Trust me, this book is worth the price."

Roy said.

Klein struggled for a long time before finally nodding gently: "Okay."

"Then the transaction is complete. Thank you, great Mr. Fool. I have gained a new understanding of you."

……

Back in reality, the two had different thoughts.

Klein was surprised but worried, while Roy finally couldn't help but laugh out loud after a few minutes.

After letting out his laughter and emotions, he prepared the ritual and solemnly offered the Book of Secrets as a sacrifice.

The above content has already been backed up in the hall.

and so.

He gave Klein the copy Sharon had given him.

Subsequently, an extraordinary attribute fell into the small altar.

This is an extraordinary quality "bestowed" by the Fool, a commodity belonging to Klein.

Its shape resembles a light blue, semi-transparent, six-sided prism.

An interrogator with extraordinary characteristics.

"trial."

Roy pondered for a moment.

He doesn't seem to find this thing very useful...

It seems to fall outside the scope of what witchcraft can utilize.

Wizards and scroll professors are not readers; they are not omnipotent, but they can leverage the power of nature using materials in certain areas.

that is it.

The interrogator's abilities are not included in this discussion.

but.

He can use it to create extraordinary items.

The arbitrator's "arbitration" and the interrogator's "mental piercing" are both powerful abilities.

As for the sheriff.

It's quite unique, and Roy hasn't yet figured out how to use it.

In short, getting your hands on it is a huge profit.

He put it away, waited a moment, and then sent it to the mysterious hall. There, he pondered when to communicate with the mysterious queen and tell her about his gains.

as well as.

What can be said, and what cannot be said.

"Although Klein's statement was fabricated, it actually aligns with many of Russell's stories."

"Peach Blossom Spring, the chessboard of time, and so on can all be used here."

"This is the part that can be discussed..."

Roy pondered.

As I was pondering this, the star map began to twinkle.

He stared intently at it.

Klein?

Good guy!

What does he want to do?

Roy pondered for a moment, then tapped the star map, pulling Klein into the mysterious hall to see what this busy Fool was up to.

Upon arriving at the mysterious temple, Klein first offered a respectful greeting, then quickly stated his purpose.

"Great Hermit, I learned the term for something by chance and would like to exchange 10 pages of my diary for your knowledge and explanation."

Klein paused for a moment. "I heard that it was made by Emperor Roselle. Do you know how it was done back then?"

Roy chuckled softly.

To say that "The Book of Secrets" is not valuable enough...

I'd rather spend money to get it.

They rushed over to deliver the second wave.

He smiled and said, "Ten pages aren't enough to exchange for this secret knowledge, but I can give you a brief hint."

Klein looked up, his eyes widening in surprise.

Previously, I could always find the information I needed in the 10 pages of my diary.

result.

This time, not even ten pages are enough?

This……

Just how terrifying is the secret behind it?

Is there a problem with the blasphemous card?

Klein recalled the diary entries the Great Emperor had written when he recorded these words, and a thought flashed through his mind.

Could it be that—

Did the emperor run into trouble during that period?

"moon."

moon?

Why this word?

Klein frowned.

A few seconds later, a sentence from the Book of Secrets flashed through his mind.

"We worship the primordial moon..."

Is the moon...?

The Primal Moon?

Was the Great Emperor infected by the primordial moon?

Klein licked his lips.

This is truly terrifying hidden knowledge.

The great emperor was corrupted when he created the blasphemous card, so his so-called "making the world more chaotic" was actually his true thought at the time!

(End of this chapter)