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

Chapter 196 Daly: God, is Dunn still alive?

Astrologer.

Roy could vaguely sense a connection between himself and the stars.

but.

This sequence's power does not come from the stars; it is merely a medium that allows him to cast stellar magic through connection.

"A mysterious palace..."

Who exactly said that sentence I heard before?

Could it be Green?

If that's the case, I really can't rashly go looking for the so-called "Vargia".

Based on previous speculation, the crystal ball was most likely a key to a certain place, and was neither mysterious nor dangerous in itself.

but.

It's hard to say where it's pointing.

Green was in an abnormal, contaminated state before his death, and he himself may not have been sure whether what he gave Bernadette was safe.

Just like the Great Emperor...

When Roselle created the Blasphemy card, he was smugly convinced that he had endowed it with extraordinary power using the abilities of the Emperor of Knowledge.

It wasn't until the very end that I realized the Fallen Mother Goddess also played a part in it.

even.

He was guided by the Mother Goddess to create the blasphemous card.

"You got promoted, but you don't seem happy."

Back at the Harvest Church, Liana sat down with a smile.

Roy nodded.

"With sequence elevation, the confusion also increases."

"The more you know, the more awe you have for these things."

Liana said in a low voice, "The world beyond the stars is even more dangerous; even great figures suffer calamities there."

"I'm wondering what trick the Concealed Sage will use next."

Roy leaned back in his chair.

Before advancing to the rank of Astrologer, the Hidden Sage frantically instilled knowledge of the starry sky, mixing in ideas such as the starry sky being a source of power.

The purpose is to entice them to connect with the starry sky.

but.

Next, He should realize that this tactic is not working on him.

They may change their tactics later.

My knowledge is lacking...

They might use other methods.

"You should think about how to deal with the Aurora Society first. It would be very embarrassing to break your promise, and the price you pay might be even higher."

"Okay, I'll send the money for the materials over tomorrow."

"No rush, just send it over whenever you have time."

……

back home.

Roy retrieved some gold pounds from the mysterious temple to repay Bernadette for the two materials she had provided.

After reciting the honorable name once.

The familiar pea vines have returned.

Bernadette's seat slumped down, appearing before Roy.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you for your help, madam. Without your support, I wouldn't have been able to obtain the potion recipe so easily."

Roy expressed his sincere gratitude.

Bernadette gently shook her head: "It has little to do with me. This is your own effort, and you also have His support."

As she spoke, she stared at Roy with a deep, questioning look in her eyes.

A mid-sequence extraordinary being...

Why did they gain the favor of the Earth Mother Goddess?

and.

The stars tonight are very strange; this cannot be explained by a simple promotion.

She gazed at Roy.

"After Sequence 5, the help that Dawn of Elements can provide is very limited. You will still need to collect and work hard on your own."

"Where's the potion recipe?"

Roy asked.

Bernadette smiled and said, "That's possible, but it will require gold pounds and some contributions in exchange, provided that you can digest it."

"I'll try."

Roy answered.

Astrologer...

He wasn't entirely clear on his approach to the role yet; he only had a general idea in mind.

Become an astrology expert in the eyes of others.

The difference between an astrologer and a diviner is that one studies the stars and constellations, which includes the latter, but is not limited to "astrology".

It covers all the knowledge involved!

The pursuit of knowledge is an unwavering creed for those who seek to uncover secrets, and astrologers are no exception.

"Once I finish what I'm doing, I'll leave Backlund to fulfill your previous request."

Roy made a promise without waiting for the other party to ask.

and.

He took out the pounds needed to pay.

Bernadette took it and said, "No rush, let's talk about you first, and the Earth Church, with which you've recently become close."

Then, she looked into the distance, her gaze seemingly fixed on the southern section of the bridge.

Two seconds passed.

Bernadette said, "Elemental Dawn has partnered with the Earth Church and will be providing them with OEM services for scrolls."

"What will be the price paid for the Earth Church?"

"They will be responsible for sheltering members of the Elemental Dawn overseas, helping to fight the Morse Penitentiary, and also providing some material assistance."

Bernadette said.

Seeing that the other party was not averse to cooperation, Roy secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

after all.

For recipes above Sequence 4, he may still need to rely on the elements Dawn and Bernadette.

If you ruin your relationship with her, getting the potion recipe will be a huge problem, and you might have to resort to using a powerful account to scam her.

That would make it more likely to be exposed.

After chatting with Bernadette for a while, she quietly left.

Roy guessed...

Bernadette's main purpose in coming was to confirm her own status, and secondly, to explain the current cooperative relationship between the Elemental Dawn and the Earth Church.

Therefore, Roy reiterated his position—

His relationship with the Earth Church was merely a facade and an exchange of interests; he was truly of one mind with the Elements Dawn.

Whether Bernadette believed it or not, he didn't know.

Anyway, he believed it himself.

After dealing with the important figures from all sides, Roy confirmed that no one else would visit, and then ascended to the mysterious hall.

He tried them one by one, examining the changes in the mysterious hall.

After a moment, Roy noticed one of the changes—

He seems to be able to use the star chart and his connection with others to more effectively and directly transmit the power of magic, witchcraft, or magical items.

Furthermore, by imitating Klein's methods, the spiritual clones created became even more flexible and powerful.

There have also been some improvements in crafting magical items.

But it's not very big.

What limits Roy's ability to create things now is not the mysterious temple, but the knowledge and methods.

He was not a craftsman, after all.

Besides these, there is an increase in spirituality and an increase in star points.

Roy can accommodate more people at the same time.

but.

Considering the speed at which Frank, Klein, and others were promoted, he decided to temporarily refrain from recruiting newcomers to the Mystic Learning Society.

At most, I'll meet with a few people randomly.

He observed for a while.

There are even more stars now.

Roy scanned the area, finally focusing his gaze on a bright star.

He touched on the past—

The next instant, a phantom figure appeared in my consciousness.

"I can gather some information about the other party beforehand."

"Is this also a change after the promotion?"

"It's actually quite good."

Roy observed the woman.

After a moment, he was fairly certain of the other person's identity.

Daly Simone.

That night watchman should still be a Sequence 6 necromancer, but she should be able to advance again soon.

After a moment's hesitation, Roy slightly strengthened his connection with the other party.

Immediately.

He saw a scene.

Judging from the scene, Dai Li was on the rooftop of a building, where dim lights could be seen from above.

She was whispering.

"Dunne, are you really dead? But why do I feel like you're still here, especially when I'm back in Tingen, that feeling is even stronger."

"And Ince..."

"I must kill him!"

Dai Li looked at the sky, the tiny sparks in her hand burning automatically.

She didn't smoke it, but lit a cigarette, using it merely as a decoration.

Roy remained silent.

she was--

Did you sense Dunn's presence in Tingen?

It's not impossible.

The two are now on the same path, creating a convergence effect. In addition, they may have received some guidance and connection indirectly through the underworld or the spirit world.

As for Ince...

They seem unaware that Ince is dead, and may even be mistaking Ince's ashes for those of Klein or Dunn.

this--

It's quite magical.

"Gods, can you tell me the answer...?"

Dai Li lay on the rooftop, gazing at the night sky.

A red moon hangs in the sky.

The next instant, a beam of starlight enveloped her beside the moon.

Immediately—

A ray of starlight guides us, amidst a torrent of information.

That was information and knowledge that Dai Li herself had activated.

She looked around in astonishment.

When I opened my eyes again, a magnificent palace appeared before me, surrounded by books.

Daly stared in astonishment ahead, then a powerful spiritual response reminded her not to look directly at him.

Do not look directly at God!

A thought flashed through her mind.

Dai Li knew that the other party was definitely not the Goddess of the Night.

Information, numerology.

Is the sage in hiding?

No.

That's not right either. The symbol of the hidden sage is a pair of eyes, not a knowledge, numerology, or a vast temple filled with knowledge.

A mysterious entity that is reviving?

She hesitated.

"Your Excellency, may I ask who you are?"

"You may call me Hermit. Here you can exchange knowledge or other means for the knowledge and answers you need."

Roy's voice was low and cold.

Dai Li lowered her head, trying to make her expression as respectful as possible.

She hesitated for a few seconds.

then.

"What price will I have to pay for my question?"

"Help me gather information about the 'Hidden Sage' and the 'Morse Ascetic Order'."

Roy said calmly.

After hearing this, Daly hesitated for only a second before nodding: "I'm willing to make the trade."

"Dunne Smith is not dead. The reason you sensed it is because he became the doorkeeper."

"What?"

Dai Li's face was filled with astonishment.

Dunn isn't dead?

and.

He also became a doorman...

this!!

How is that possible?

Daisy opened her mouth, then quickly asked, "Why is this happening?"

"That's another problem, and it's very costly."

Roy chuckled softly.

Dai Li immediately said, "What price do I need to pay? I..."

She paused abruptly at this point.

"Come find me when you're ready."

"Or, you can find the answer yourself."

Roy said calmly.

Daisy hurriedly asked, "How can I find you?"

"Prepare your exchange reward and silently recite 'Hermit' in your heart. If I hear you, I will see you."

……

On the rooftop, Dai Li suddenly sat up.

She looked at the wine bottle beside her, then covered her face in tears, which slid down her cheeks.

"Dunne is really not dead!"

"My intuition is right, he did stay in Tingen! He was definitely in Tingen before!"

"But, but..."

Where is Dunn now?

Why doesn't he see me?

Or does he still have his own consciousness?

From nightmare to gatekeeper, Dunn may have gone mad.

Do I have the courage to face the madman Dunn?

Daisy stopped crying.

The deity known as "The Hermit" gave her an answer, but it also raised more questions.

For those questions...

She needs to pay a higher price to get the answers she needs.

That's the behavior of an evil god!

but.

He can help himself...

Dai Li remained silent, then grabbed the bottle and poured out all the wine inside.

"No matter what, Dunn is still alive. Even if he's sealed or imprisoned, at least he's still alive."

"I need to find him! And Ince—"

"He must pay the price!"

……

Friday noon, Green Cemetery in the West End.

Dorian stood before the tombstone, brushing away the fallen leaves with his hand, then wiping the tombstone clean.

Even though it is very clean.

After a long pause, he glanced around and then said, "Fors, do you know Lawrence's story?"

"Mr. Lawrence didn't tell me; he never talked to me about those things. He only taught me some esoteric knowledge."

Fors said.

Dorian said, "The Abrahamic family was once a powerful one, with a great reputation in the Fourth Age, but later..."

He began by recounting the history of the Quaternary period.

Fors listened quietly from the side.

She had some guesses, but Lawrence had never mentioned them before, and she didn't press him for details.

just now……

The answer is revealed.

Dorian asked, "Where do you think the root of the problem lies?"

"On the surface, those people are not satisfied with the inequality in strength and status, and hope to gain a greater voice."

Fors said, "But ultimately it all comes down to the curse."

Dorian was silent for a few seconds, then nodded: "Yes, a curse, a curse that has affected the Abraham family for countless years, leading to all the tragedies..."

"In you, I see the hope of liberation."

He said frankly.

Fors opened her lips but did not answer for a moment.

Ultimately, she decided to respond with the same honesty.

Why are you telling me this?

"Anlisa approves of you, Lawrence believes in you, and in my brief time with you, I also think you are a trustworthy person."

Dorian Road.

Then, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "There's one more thing."

"What?"

"Although you have put on various disguises, judging from your daily habits and lifestyle, you have a very low desire for power."

Dorian chuckled, "You probably care most about gold pounds, but you're not overly concerned about them."

"You've said so much, you must be trying to say that I'm a lazy person, right?"

Fors rolled her eyes dramatically.

Dorian smiled.

"Enjoying pleasures and being lazy are flaws that everyone has, but it's remarkable that you can control them."

"Mr. Dorian, I am definitely not as good as you say."

"Um?"

"I'm still lazy, and I still wish I could lie in bed all day..."

Fors blushed slightly.

restraint……

Her restraint stemmed from her repeated debts and her status as "Number 1" in the study group.

Fors had thought about it.

If one had no debts, or if one was not "Number One" but merely an insignificant member—

She might not have worked this hard, and by now she might only be a Sequence 8.

"Then would you like to become my student?"

Dorian smiled and said, "Perhaps my sequence isn't high enough, but it can be of great help to you on this path."

student……

Fors had wanted to become Lawrence's student, but Lawrence refused. Now, Dorian has extended an olive branch.

She understood Lawrence's ulterior motives—

Lawrence still hoped that Fors would stay and help the Abraham family.

but.

He didn't speak it aloud, entrusting it in the form of a "last wish," but kept it buried in his heart.

Fors turned and looked back at the tombstone.

Lawrence's tombstone isn't here, but she seemed to see the old man there.

He is a teacher.

"Teacher Dorian."

"I would like to become your student, but for the time being, I hope to stay in Backlund for a while."

Fors said, "I have a very good friend who generously lent me a large sum of gold pounds when I was promoted to Sequence 8, and now it's my turn to help her."

"What sequence does your friend belong to?"

Dorian asked.

"Sheriff".

Fors answered in a low voice.

The Abraham family must have known about this route, so she didn't hide it.

"Unfortunately, our family has no record of this formula. In Rune, the only way to obtain it is probably through some special departments."

Dorian sighed.

Fors said, "At most a month, after she advances to Sequence 7, I will come to Port Pritz to find you."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)