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

Chapter 195 Promotion: Astrologer!

In the northern part of Backlund, the stars shine.

Because the winds in Backlund blow from northwest to southeast, the air in this area is relatively fresh, and you can see a sky full of stars.

Roy followed Liana to this neighborhood.

Further ahead...

Have you been here before?

Do you think I would come here?

Roy didn't answer directly, but smiled slightly and looked up at the mysterious church in the darkness in the distance.

Samuel Cathedral.

From a distance, you can still see the dim candlelight inside.

"A beautiful church."

"When will you all try to build the Harvest Church bigger and more impressive? The current one is really too small."

Roy chuckled.

Liana glanced at it after hearing this, then chuckled and said, "There will be an opportunity, but not now."

"Let's go, the best place for stargazing here is the top of the church. I've already contacted someone."

She looked ahead.

After taking two steps, Roy and she stopped at the same time.

"Oh, right, let me let the other side know that some supporting materials haven't arrived yet."

"It's okay, there's still time."

Liana answered.

Roy took out a pen and paper, quickly wrote down his needs, and then chanted a spell.

The next moment, a gust of wind swept in.

The letter has vanished without a trace.

"Have all the materials been prepared?"

"I'm still missing one thing: the water from the Fairy Spring. As for the Golden Bell Flower petals, they're easy to find; I can get them right away."

Roy said, "I originally planned to collect the Fairy Spring water this week, since the next harvest season won't arrive until next week."

"Are there any special needs?"

"No, anything is fine."

"The vampires have some; I'll have someone deliver them."

Liana said.

Roy had a vague feeling that Liana had other plans, which might be a tacit understanding between important figures, and he didn't know why she was keeping it from him.

perhaps……

Is it related to something that happened to me before?

Roy did not ask.

If he's willing to tell him, Liana won't hide it from him.

The most difficult auxiliary materials to obtain are "hexagonal crystal" and "ancient ghost dust".

but.

Both of these materials can be purchased at Dawn of Elements. Although it costs some money, the premium won't be too high.

In materials of sequence 5, there is no premium...

That's already a pretty good price.

Liana chanted in a low voice, using a special language used by the vampires, which, judging from the accent, was a variation of Old Fussak.

It has four sections...

The person she's looking for must be a saint.

Being able to directly summon a saint among the vampires—such an identity is not that of an ordinary vampire.

Roy's lips curled into a slight smile.

A few seconds later, a figure appeared out of thin air and stood beside her, handing her a bottle.

"Shall we go in?"

"No, wait a little longer."

Liana shook her head.

Roy's gaze swept forward.

There was nothing unusual ahead, but through his clairvoyant eye and spiritual intuition, he still sensed a slight difference.

Is this a hidden effect?

He waited a moment.

Then, a flash of inspiration appeared before Roy's eyes, and immediately afterward, vines cascaded down from above.

Bernadette arrived in person.

"Madam, I didn't expect you to come in person."

"Today is the first celestial event of the year. Have you studied it?"

Bernadette did not provide the materials directly.

Roy said, "The Hidden Sage seems to be keeping an eye on me lately. If I follow my original plan, I might encounter some risks."

There is a saying in the Fourth Age: "Do not trust in God's mercy; all our present gains come at a price."

Bernadette asked.

Roy was slightly taken aback, and then couldn't help but feel moved.

Bernadette couldn't possibly be unaware of her current situation, yet she still came and said those words...

It's clear she's serious and doesn't want to "go astray."

but.

Roy had consulted the oracle at the Mysterious Temple.

Compared to the Three-Eyed Raven, "stealth" is actually safer.

As for the cost.

There definitely is, and it should be related to the mysterious temple, and secondly, the hidden sage—

Those great figures would be happy to see someone who could replace the Hidden Sage, or even become an Old One.

however.

The very existence of this mysterious palace remains a point of contention.

no doubt.

It comes from the wilderness of knowledge and exists in a peculiar form; it's hard to say whether it's influenced by external forces.

in particular--

Roy was thinking from the premise that "Green was his past life".

but.

These things could not be revealed to Bernadette.

Roy could only sigh and say, "Do you still remember Green from back then? You mean my ancestor?"

"Of course, part of the reason I founded Dawn of Elements was due to his influence."

Bernadette said.

Roy said, "He may have been exposed to contamination and was in a very contradictory state for a period of time."

"Where did you get this information?"

"A great being."

Roy didn't elaborate.

Bernadette remained silent for a few seconds, then took out two items.

Hexagonal crystal, dust of ancient ghosts.

"I hope you will give me the gold pounds in person, instead of me coming to collect the inheritance."

"Won't."

Roy smiled.

There is definitely danger, but it shouldn't be that bad.

"Um."

The vines disappeared.

Roy returned to reality.

Liana asked, "What did that lady say?"

"She told me a Quaternary proverb."

"Haha, what do you think?"

Liana guessed which sentence it was, and she wasn't surprised at all; instead, she felt a bit curious and amused.

"Me? I don't really think about it. Having value to be used is a skill in a sense, but I also have my own ideas and won't do things entirely according to a certain path."

Roy expressed his thoughts, "I am who I am."

"Remember this sentence."

Liana's expression turned serious, then she stepped forward. "Let's go, don't keep the other lady waiting too long."

After taking a few more steps forward...

A figure appeared in front of her. She was wearing a simple linen robe with patched marks, and had an ordinary appearance, dressed like a hermit.

Good evening, Ms. Ariana.

Good evening, Ms. Liana.

The two greeted each other.

As a Sequence 2 being, one should normally address the other as "Your Highness".

Roy greeted them in return.

Good evening, Your Highness Ariana.

"I am an ascetic; you can simply call me lady."

"Yes, Ms. Ariana. Would you like to help me with the promotion tonight?"

Roy nodded slightly, and then asked a question.

Ariana smiled and said, "The hidden power ultimately comes from the great goddess."

Roy paused for a moment, then made a praying gesture.

"Wow, goddess!"

"Praise beauties, goddess."

Ariana nodded slightly, then turned and walked toward the church.

Liana turned her head slightly to the side.

"You're really skilled at the prayer gestures of various churches."

"You know, we Seekers always have excellent memories."

"hehe."

Liana chuckled, then strode forward—

They are already in hiding.

……

Inside the church, Leonard was with Daly.

"I heard you went to Tingen?"

"Yes."

Daly nodded, her expression somewhat dazed, then smiled and said, "They're all doing well. Frye's promotion was quick, and they're all sticking to what the captain and Klein left behind."

"That's nice, unlike me..."

Leonard fell silent after speaking.

He once said he would take the place of the captain and the others to protect that land, but in the end, after being persuaded by the others and due to his own hesitation, he came to Backlund.

Daisy shook her head and said nothing.

Leonard was about to say...

"Um?"

Pales made a surprised sound.

Leonard's attention was immediately drawn.

"Someone went there, with the ability to stay hidden? Strange, who would need such treatment?"

……

The top of the church is a tall building with a bell, and a little below it is a fairly large platform.

From this vantage point, you can see the stars in the sky more clearly.

Roy looked up at the sky.

The sky was filled with stars, each one twinkling. Some of the stars connected to form a pattern resembling a sapling.

That was the initial celestial observation.

Ariana asked, "Do you need any help?"

"We need a pot to prepare the potion."

"it is good."

Ariana disappeared for a fleeting moment.

Not long after, she brought over a pot.

Roy took out the extraordinary properties belonging to the "astrologer" from one of the pockets inside his clothes.

Then, he began to prepare the potion systematically.

Liana looked up, then sat down on the rooftop and closed her eyes.

Then, the stars in the sky twinkled, their light scattering and connecting, making the "first gathering" constellation even more dazzling.

Then...

It began to change.

The starlight expanded, forming a continuous expanse, and then gradually guided the stars to shift positions.

"A harvest will occur in one minute; you only have ten seconds, so you must seize the moment."

Liana spoke up.

"it is good."

Roy nodded.

Following the process described in the book, he had completed the potion preparation and obtained his own "astrologer" potion.

Then, he silently counted the time in his mind.

60, 59...

"1".

At that moment, Roy took the potion.

In that instant, he seemed to connect with the stars in the sky, and a purple starlight appeared on his body, connecting with the stars above.

His body underwent all sorts of crazy changes.

A series of illusory voices overlapped in his ears, bearing the timbre of a hidden sage, but lurking beneath His murmurs was...

A voice that was both strange and familiar.

He spoke in Chinese.

"To become a part of me again."

Who?

Roy was startled.

"calm."

A gentle voice reached my ears.

Roy took a deep breath, suppressing the pounding in his heart and calming his emotions.

As one progresses through the ranks, the influence of ramblings increases significantly during promotions.

There are still mysterious temples here.

If he were alone, the extent of his delirium would be unimaginable...

Roy focused intently on his work.

Ten seconds passed.

The stars disappeared, and the strange phenomena on his body vanished without a trace.

……

On a small hill in the northwestern suburbs, a figure identical to Roy gazes up at the starry sky, seemingly also undergoing a "promotion" ceremony.

the difference is.

He did not go through a ritual, but rather through another kind of observation and concealment—

Beside him, a priest dressed in a simple white robe maintained a devout posture of prayer.

He had a faint, warm smile on his face.

At the same time as the "Harvest" constellation appeared, two kinds of delirium appeared on "Roy" simultaneously.

They were vying for power, exchanging heated words, and even engaging in some fights.

but.

Just one second later, the babbling stopped.

One of their wills was severed, or rather, the other side gave up using this faint connection to fight against and invade this place.

He was unwilling to pay a huge price.

The other will was cold and indifferent, without a ripple of emotion, only letting out a soft laugh.

Then, the figure vanished like a bubble.

Adam remained silent, but rose and disappeared from the place along with the "Harvest" constellation in the sky.

……

Roy looked up and saw a pair of cold, indifferent eyes.

He was scanning his surroundings, finally fixing his gaze on the roof of Samuel Cathedral.

The Hidden Sage!

Roy was not surprised at all.

Starting by giving oneself knowledge related to astrology, the hidden sage tempts one to advance quickly and guides one to yearn for the starry sky.

however.

The Hidden Sage was unaware that he had long known about the dangers of the starry sky.

Two seconds later, the eyes disappeared.

He left.

Astrologer.

Roy let out a sigh of relief.

It's really not easy!

He looked up at the sky, where the constellations had returned to their "initial state," and he could feel that he had indeed become Sequence 5.

A peculiar promotion.

but.

This hurdle is probably only so dangerous for me.

The other astrologers didn't need such a grand display, much less the attention of two deities.

of course.

It could also be three people—

If I'm not mistaken.

"Congratulations, starting today, you will be an astrologer."

"Thanks."

Roy expressed his sincere gratitude.

This is a very dangerous hurdle; he alone will find it difficult to overcome it.

because--

This level is related to the starry sky.

The pollution of the starry sky is silent and insidious; if he were to advance quietly on his own, the Three-Eyed Raven alone might not be able to block it.

fine……

Roy felt a surge of relief.

Ariana said, "You can leave now, but don't forget your promise."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"No need, just remember our request."

"I will never forget."

Roy nodded.

Although both are Sequence 5, he is certainly not as good as the Shepherd in terms of Sequence ability alone, but he has various collections and magical items.

With the help of magical items, if we can once again take things by surprise...

Dealing with a shepherd shouldn't be too difficult.

not to mention.

He was not fighting alone.

Nina can also be of great help; even if she's not a match for them, escaping won't be a problem.

We'll win no matter what!

Ariana didn't respond; instead, she walked ahead to lead them out of the church.

Roy and Liana followed him down, and throughout the process, he kept his head down, suppressing his spiritual energy and not daring to pay attention to anything—

After advancing to Sequence 5, his spirituality was enhanced once again.

Not only that, the Eye of Insight has also been greatly improved. Although it still cannot be closed freely, it can see through many disguises.

In someone else's base camp...

Unless you intend to join the Church of the Night, randomly browsing online will likely not end well.

Roy focused on his feet.

He only breathed a sigh of relief once he was outside.

Roy turned his head, glancing at the scene out of the corner of his eye—

At this moment, Liana's spiritual body was full and active, and she didn't seem to possess any special divine qualities, but her etheric body showed a slight contradiction...

Why are you so nervous?

"I've just been promoted, and I'm not quite used to these spiritual things yet. Plus, I'm in the church of the Church of the Night. How can I not be nervous?"

"Let's go."

(End of this chapter)