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

Chapter 146 The Great Emperor: Intis, yes. Backlund, no!

It's a shocking reality.

Klein took a deep breath, gaining a new understanding of Russell in his later years. He could imagine that Russell during that period must have been absolutely terrifying and insane.

No wonder Bernadette turned her back on him and hated Roselle for a long time.

perhaps.

She hated the later Russell for taking away the wise, intelligent, and omnipotent great father she had always admired.

Furthermore, there may be a problem with Roselle's blasphemous card!

Because it was a work from Russell's period of madness, it may contain hidden methods that even Russell himself was unaware of.

Even more terrifying.

I had been using it recklessly before...

Ignorance is bliss!

Klein lowered his head bitterly, tasting the pain of ignorance.

If he had known so much secret knowledge earlier, he wouldn't have used the Black Emperor card to do that, and he wouldn't have given himself away.

Fortunately, Bernadette was not at the museum at the time.

Klein looked up again.

"Great Hermit, according to your logic, is there a problem with the Blasphemy Card?"

"Some have it, some don't."

Roy said with a smile.

Klein blinked, waiting for further answers, but...

No.

The hermit maintained an informational state, devoid of any emotion or physical form, but Klein vaguely felt that the other was saying—

Pay more!

but.

I'm really out of money!

Although he still had many diaries, he wanted to keep them as backups in case of a sudden problem like today.

At least that way I could still ask the hermit for help, instead of having to use "you're not good enough" as an excuse every time.

What if the other party can actually offer something of value?

That would be so awkward!

For example, this time.

If the mysterious queen is indeed Bernadette, she must possess at least one card of blasphemy.

If Roy were to offer to exchange the contents of the "Blasphemy Card" for its secrets, it would seem difficult for him to find a way to maintain his position while refusing.

Fortunately, Roy didn't.

Or perhaps Bernadette didn't expect that Roy actually knew how to find the "Black Emperor".

Klein gathered his thoughts and then bowed slightly.

"Thank you for your guidance."

Immediately.

The torrent of information collapsed, and the magnificent temple and countless bookshelves vanished before his eyes like torrents.

……

"Found it!"

A 12-page diary entry.

Roy searched through them one by one and quickly found four diaries containing special information.

One of the pages belongs to Emperor Roselle.

He wrote in his diary—

"Green disappeared on January 11th."

"I suspect the Spirit Order desecrated Green's body. After all, he was a Sequence 5 Beyonder, and those lunatics are capable of anything."

???

Green is dead?

"On January 14, I saw Zarathustra again. After paying a price, I learned from a divination that Green might not be dead, but Zarathustra wouldn't tell me directly."

He said the other person wasn't dead, but you could also say they were.

"Damn it! From now on, I'll beat up any fortune teller I see every time I see them, not even the God of Steam can stop me, I mean it!"

The Great Emperor...

Ok.

Roy put down a page that contained a great deal of information.

Green had died as "Green" before January, but the Emperor later found Zarathustra and learned that he was not dead.

Based on the page numbers and contents, Roy vaguely remembered that this was the diary Bernadette had brought over today.

Bernadette's inventory is still plentiful!

He was deeply shocked.

After a few seconds, he picked up another page that had been specially selected.

"On July 11th, I heard that a Viscount named 'Rost Green' appeared in Backlund, and he is incredibly charming."

"Would someone like that really be popular in Backlund?"

???

This name...

Roy recalled the sudden inspiration he had for his fake name, but now, looking at that name—

Weird.

Why did I think of it first?

and.

It's actually the same as before, just reversed.

Roy sat in his seat, silent for a long time, before finally continuing to read.

"On July 24th, I heard that Rost Green was expelled from Backlund by the nobles who could no longer tolerate him, and went to the Fursac Empire."

"Hahaha, I told you, someone like that can't stay in Backlund."

"That's not Intis over there!"

"July 25th, no jokes from Rost, how boring. I wish him a speedy arrival in Fursac. I heard the barbarians in Fursac are even more rude. Perhaps he will die in Fursac."

Well.

The Emperor may have seen himself in Rost Green.

but.

Is it really something to be happy about seeing someone who resembles you suffer a setback?

Roy fell into deep thought.

Also.

Rost...

no doubt.

It's definitely Green's new name.

This is why Roy paid special attention to these few pages of the diary.

Unfortunately.

The next two pages are also labeled "forgeries," filled with Rost Green's charade, but with the Emperor's testimony, he is now completely certain that part is a forgery.

just.

Why did he change so much?

"It's Fursack again."

Roy frowned.

He thought of that planetarium from before.

Obviously.

Rost Green did spend some time in Furstack, where he ran some things and probably made some preparations.

but.

The information the emperor received was clearly delayed.

What happened to Rost during his month in Backlund?

It's still too early to tell!

The answer still needs to be found in the diary.

Roy finished reading the diary and continued his research on the materials.

Hunt the "Mysterious Waiter".

This is his next goal. As long as he obtains the other party's extraordinary characteristics, he won't have to worry about the materials for Sequence 5 and Sequence 4.

As for Dilline...

Whether she goes undercover or uses someone else to infiltrate is up to her own abilities. Roy is just doing it casually and has no intention of deliberately cultivating her.

After all, they are in the same sequence.

He could take out some materials and gold pounds, sacrificing short-term interests to invest in Tilly and Gary, because they wouldn't conflict with his own interests.

Dilline is different.

Roy used the mysterious temple to repeatedly deduce and simulate the properties of various toxins, and he achieved some results.

but.

He needs something new now—

plant.

The same toxin can have different lethal effects on different plants.

After understanding the properties of the toxin, he needed to find one that would work on weeds but not on useful plants.

Yes.

This inspiration came from paraquat.

The Emperor ventured into many fields, but in chemistry, due to some subjective or objective reasons, he did not make great strides.

For example, he did not produce paraquat, which is used for farming.

……

For the next few days, Roy studied knowledge related to "farming".

He has studied almost every kind of plant and weed.

even.

He felt like he was about to become a plant expert.

at last.

On Friday, at the Mysterious Club, Roy, while AFK, went up to the Mysterious Hall to continue analyzing the weeds, and then simulated the first material.

"Dragon-dried grass".

This herb has a catchy name, but it's actually quite common. It's not very toxic, but it has one unique characteristic—

It's practically impossible to find any other plants around it.

Because they release toxins that damage the root systems of those plants, making them unable to survive from the root up.

however.

Roy tried many different methods and finally found that it was difficult to damage the wheat's root system in small amounts.

the reason is simple.

Wheat has a shallow root system, while most weeds in the field have deep roots.

This is the result of weeding out the inferior and selecting the superior.

The deeper the root system, the more nutrients and toxins it absorbs, and the faster it dies.

of course.

It will also have a slight effect on wheat, but it's not fatal, and it will generally improve in two or three days.

This is the result of the simulation.

It's very difficult to achieve a very even distribution of toxins with normal spraying, but the effect is different when combined with a roller.

Through a material called "flowing soil" used by farmers, the natural forces of the earth can be harnessed to distribute toxins evenly to every location.

This is also one of the auxiliary materials for the "Harvest Priest".

"This scroll should be considered complete."

"Heh, what's it called? Paraquat? If it's really called that, Klein's expression will definitely be priceless."

Roy smiled slightly.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

His smile abruptly stopped and quickly faded.

"Come in."

Not long after, a woman wearing a gray hooded robe walked in, her face veiled, making her look particularly mysterious.

but.

Roy looked at it carefully for a moment, then sighed.

What should I call you now?

Sherman.

The other person's voice was neutral, indicating that they had not yet become a real witch, and their current attire was merely a disguise.

Sherman remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he said, "Sir, were you the one who delivered the letter to me that night?"

"Yes."

Roy didn't try to hide it and nodded slightly.

Sherman sat in the chair and bowed slightly to show respect and gratitude, then took out something.

"Sir, I have always wanted to repay you, but I have no money. I have been in a dilemma for some time."

"What is this?"

Roy took it, and then couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

This is……

An extraordinary characteristic.

Moreover, it is also an extraordinary characteristic belonging to the "secret seeker".

Where did you get it?

Roy was somewhat surprised.

Sherman said, "Beckron seems to have gained this trait from killing a spy, which I think you might find useful."

"It is worth four hundred gold pounds."

Roy reminded him.

Sherman shook his head: "The help you've given me is immeasurable in gold."

"It sounds like something interesting has happened to you."

"I met with her once, agreed to her demands, and then she urged me to kill the people around me who had previously looked down on me. Her words had a seductive power."

Sherman's tone was complicated. "If it weren't for your reminder, I would definitely have been bewitched by her and ended up becoming a stranger to myself."

"This is the power of an instigator."

Roy nodded.

Sherman nodded slightly: "Yes, now that I've become an instigator myself, I understand the value of your reminder."

"After becoming extraordinary, your own choices are very important. Doing things against your conscience may make you go faster, but it may not make you go further."

Roy smiled. "If you're ruthless enough, you can advance very quickly on the path of becoming a witch, but unfortunately..."

"I just want to be a witch. I've already planned it out. In the instigator stage, I can incite those evil guys to fight each other, and then instigate the more friendly gangsters to profit in the end."

Sherman said calmly, "The gangs in the East End, the Bridge End, and the South Bridge End have done things that are unforgivable."

It seems...

Sherman was also involved in the incident involving Kapin.

Roy understood.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I need to remind you that the gangs in these areas are not simple; they may have powerful backers."

"Yes, I already know, but some things still need to be done, otherwise, as you just said..."

Sherman spoke calmly, his face beneath the veil seemingly smiling, "Only by following your heart can you go further and more steadily."

Roy remained silent.

The Sherman of today is clearly different from the one of the past.

Despite his reminder, the other party remained unaffected by the "instigation" and remained exceptionally resolute.

Determined to the point of...

Even Roy couldn't be persuaded.

He could tell.

The other party truly understands the consequences and knows what their actions mean.

"In that case, you go and do it."

Roy smiled and said, "By the way, a friend of yours once came looking for you."

"friend?"

Sherman paused, then looked down. "Hugh? She's probably the only one who would seriously search for me. She's always been so foolish."

"On the bright side, at least you've made a friend who doesn't care about your special beliefs, only about your safety."

Roy said seriously.

Friendship...

It is also an important link in maintaining humanity and fighting against madness.

"Thank you, Mr. Rowling. You have saved my life several times, and I will never forget your kindness."

Sherman rose and bowed deeply.

Then, he took out his wallet, ready to leave some money behind.

"One gold pound will suffice."

Roy said gently, "Your extraordinary qualities come at a considerable premium, so in the end I'm the one who benefits."

Sherman paused, taken aback.

Then, he left behind 1 gold pound.

"If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact me through this messenger."

Roy handed him a piece of paper.

Sherman glanced at it.

This is a spell to summon a "messenger" named "Grim Roth".

It turned out to be the case.

Luo Lin is not the other party's real name.

Green Rost is the one.

"Thank you, sir."

"A witch like you is better than a madwoman turning into a witch."

Roy chuckled softly.

Sherman left the quiet room with a smile.

After he left, Roy possessed the extraordinary properties of the "Secret Seeker".

"It seems that Beckeron does not trust the Morse Penitentiary."

"He probably killed this psychic to obtain information through psychic communication so he could prepare himself, but unfortunately..."

Beckerang probably didn't expect this.

He did not die at the Ascetic Order of Morse, but at the hands of two Sequence 7 Extraordinaries.

A witch.

A magician who has been promoted to a higher level for about a week.

but.

Both of these are heavyweight figures—

One's name has the prefix "Chik," while the other possesses the Source Castle and is now a newly ascended evil god codenamed "The Fool."

and.

And then there's my own "hermit" subtly intervening from the sidelines...

If Beckeron knew all this, he would surely be smiling in his grave.

Roy put away his extraordinary abilities.

He then got up, left the room, and departed from the Mystery Club.

Upon reaching the entrance, he took a few steps toward the public carriage, then suddenly stopped and turned to look at the Mysterious Club.

The next moment, he saw a graceful figure enter the club.

The witch lady that day.

Fia!

Roy paused for a second, then continued forward and boarded the horse-drawn carriage.

It seems...

I can't come to the Mysterious Club anymore.

Fortunately, the name he left behind was not his real name, and the title was not very relevant to him. At most, the other party would find that there was a person named "Fighting Wizard Rolin" in this area.

however.

The other party actually knew all along and had been searching for him in the Southern District recently. They even found up-and-coming forces like Tilly, not to mention others.

Fighting Wizard...

It only proves that the wizard they are looking for is still in the South and West districts, and has no other significance.

Roy sat in the carriage, pondering how to deal with these people.

Dilline is a nail that keeps their connection intact.

but.

This nail is fragile and will only be used when absolutely necessary. It's not very useful right now; the key is in the future.

The Morse Order intends to establish a long-term presence in Backlund, so...

These nobles and students will inevitably form the foundation for their future.

Dilling has good talent.

Given time, it's hard to say whether we can reach sequence 6 or higher, but we can definitely reach sequence 7.

In most places, Sequence 7 is already at the level of a squad leader.

Even in Backlund, they were just lowly soldiers who could attend meetings, not cannon fodder or errand runners, and could participate in certain decisions.

This is also Roy's expectation of Dilline.

"I don't know when you'll be able to find me."

"Oh."

Don't keep me waiting too long!

most……

The one in Sequence 5 also came over.

They finished it all in one go!

Roy wore a gentle smile, but his eyes were icy cold.

The followers of the Hidden Sage are indeed too crazy.

They forced their members to undergo transformation or face death, which explains why Cattleya was worried when she learned she would have to stay in the Morse Order.

Any normal person would find it creepy to be around a madman.

but.

recent……

The aggregation of extraordinary properties is becoming increasingly serious.

Is that mysterious waiter also in the West and South sections?

If that's the case.

They might be quick to take action against themselves.

Back to Rose Street.

Roy went home, made the scroll he envisioned, and wrote down his practical process next to it, summarizing his research process in detail.

then.

He experienced an even stronger digestion than when he created the "freshwater reel"—

Systematically organizing research findings helps one better grasp knowledge!

He tried several relevant maxims.

but……

fail.

Perhaps this is included in the previous maxim, or perhaps my own summary and understanding are still lacking.

Roy seemed to be deep in thought.

but.

He can now report back to Lilith.

With results, everything becomes easier, and one's importance there will be greatly enhanced, which will help with future actions.

(End of this chapter)