Above the endless grayish-white fog, in the majestic palace.
Just as Leonard Mitchell's figure appeared beside the long bronze table, he subconsciously stood up, wanting to bow to Mr. Fool.
However, when he swept his gaze, he realized that the seat was empty. No one was sitting there.
Mr. Fool isn't usually here? A thought flashed through Leonard's mind as he cast his gaze to the bottom of the long mottled table.
The World sat there silently, as though it was mixed with the gray fog, blurry and indistinct.
"… It's just the two of us. There's no need to deliberately use the image of German Sparrow." As Leonard sat down again, he casually said to The World.
After discovering that Mr. Fool wasn't around, he instantly became extremely relaxed. He wasn't as reserved as he was when he participated in the Tarot. He was just short of crossing his legs and placing them on the table.
"It's a habit," Klein replied simply.
Leonard nodded in thought.
"I heard that the German Sparrow's image at sea is cold, reserved, refined, and polite. Your present performance matches this description very well. However, Klein, you weren't like this in the past. You have to remember that you're only acting. You can't be affected by your identity as the German Sparrow."
Hey, I pulled you up here to talk about Amon, not to have a chat! Are you that indifferent to your grandpa's matters? Klein was indeed used to using the image of The World in such situations, but after hearing Leonard's words, he was embarrassed to change back to his original appearance.
He tersely acknowledged and said, "Was' only acting 'taught to you by Pallez Zoroast?"
"Yes," Leonard answered frankly.
This grandpa doesn't seem too bad. He even told Leonard such critical and important information … Compared to "Him," the rat demigod from before really harbored ill intentions. "He" didn't teach Hazel any common knowledge. Even if "He" did teach "Her," there was a certain degree of distortion. Heh heh, no matter how wild a Beyonder is, how can one not know anything at the demigod level? Even a half-mad sea serpent like Cavituis knows how to respond to the ritual and how to ask for offerings. He might even bestow some theurgy … Klein formed an image of Pallez Zoroast in his mind.
However, he did not make a judgment. After all, fishing would also prepare some bait, and a single incident could not prove too much.
When he saw that Klein was silent, Leonard ended the small talk and got down to business.
"Where did you discover new traces of Blasphemer Amon?"
Klein went straight to the point.
"I was pursuing a Marauder pathway demigod who was on the verge of losing control, but I ended up encountering Amon in the outskirts of Baekeland. All I could do was use Mr. Fool's powers to escape."
"Amon's avatar is indeed still in Baekeland …" Leonard sighed. Following that, he asked curiously and in a rather lackadaisical manner, "Why are you pursuing that Marauder pathway demigod who is on the verge of losing control?"
After asking the question, he came to a realization and quickly added,
"If it involves one of Mr. Fool's plans, pretend I didn't ask."
Why? Isn't it the responsibility of the Nighthawks to deal with Beyonders who are close to losing control or have already lost control? Hearing Leonard's question, Klein sighed.
He recalled his experience in Tingen City.
In that short span of two months, he had dealt with several similar matters, including the Church of the Storm's Mandated Punishers turning into monsters, Hood Eugen losing control, and Old Neil being corrupted by the Hidden Sage. Although the total number wasn't much, it had left a deep impression on him. It had engraved certain rules of conduct into his bones.
Therefore, based on what he knew from the past, he analyzed that the Marauder pathway demigod was close to losing control from the news of the rats biting crazily. Without any hesitation, he immediately used an illusion downstairs and obtained confirmation from Hazel. Then, without waiting or thinking of preparing for another day or two, he went above the gray fog to do a divination. After coming up with a rough plan, he took action.
To him, such matters were like fighting a fire!
In addition, Klein had long wanted to eliminate the Marauder pathway demigod. This was because the malicious intent he had shown towards Hazel was too obvious. Furthermore, he had tried to lure Miss Magicians to a treasure trove on the surface, which was a trap in reality. If not for the fact that he wasn't at a sufficient level back then and that he was afraid of causing unnecessary accidents, he would've taken action.
Because of this, after confirming the Marauder pathway demigod's condition, he followed his original plan and began eliminating him.
His first goal was to lure the enemy out of Moose Manor to prevent the incomplete Mythical Creature form that the enemy revealed before its death from affecting ordinary people. The outcome wasn't bad. With himself as bait, he achieved his goal. However, the volley of Air Cannon failed to end the battle. It allowed the Marauder pathway demigod to escape into the bushes and parasitize a tree.
Originally, Klein had a second plan. He had even prepared a remedial measure if he failed to purify the target, but to his surprise, Amon's sudden appearance forced him to stop all his plans and flee without any hesitation. Klein's remedial measure was to get a marionette to leave the battlefield and write a letter to the Charismatic Order's experimental demigod, Patrick Bryan, to help. This Undying likely possessed a certain level of ability to traverse the spirit world. If there were any accidents, he could summon Miss Messenger and settle the matter first.
As his memories surfaced, Klein responded to Leonard's question with a sigh.
"Secret."
He paused for a second and took the initiative to ask,
"Why didn't you find an opportunity to inform the Church of Evernight of Amon's avatar coming to Baekeland?"
Leonard hurriedly explained, briefly describing how "if Amon's true body were to arrive, a deity would descend." "Amon can see the corresponding changes in fate through the death of an avatar. From there, he can find the source of the disturbance and grasp the general range of activity of the mastermind." "Amon's style is to surround an avatar on the surface and hide more than ten, dozens, or even a hundred avatars." "Amon's avatars can parasitize all kinds of creatures with spirituality. If one isn't a demigod, they wouldn't be able to detect it."
Finally, Leonard told Klein in detail about the example of Old Man's stealing of fate.
This sent a chill down Klein's spine. He was thankful that he hadn't rashly dealt with Amon the last time. Otherwise, Mr. Fool might've already been replaced.
It's no wonder Leonard didn't report it previously … So Amon had appeared so brazenly because he was fishing. Furthermore, there are even more avatars hiding in the dark. Furthermore, he can parasitize tiny creatures in the air … Just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle. The creatures I can control at present can't reach such a level. The smaller they are, the less obvious the Spirit Body Threads are. It's rather unique … Sigh, I can't use the Church's powers unless there's someone who's perfectly fine in every aspect to report this matter … Klein felt a sense of regret as he gained a clearer understanding of Amon's horror.
From his point of view, Leonard was a good candidate to report to the Church of Evernight, but with Pallez Zoroast parasitizing him, he didn't dare expose his existence to Amon's gaze.
In addition, The Hanging Man could also bear the responsibility, but he wasn't able to provide a source of information that could convince Amon. This meant that there was a problem that needed to be investigated in depth.
One choice after another flashed through Klein's mind. Finally, it was fixed on himself, on the two identities of Klein Moretti and German Sparrow!
As a Blessed of Evernight, it's very reasonable for me to inform the Church of Amon's appearance in Baekeland. Amon can't find fault with it.
And as a Bizarro Sorcerer who fought the Marauder pathway demigod tonight and saw Amon with his own eyes, it's very normal for him to know that this Angel of Time's avatar has arrived in Baekeland. It wouldn't arouse Amon's suspicion. At the same time, as a Blessed of Evernight, Amon, who had only lost a few avatars, likely wouldn't seek revenge. After all, what awaits "Him" is a trap, a divine descent!
It feels great to have a backer … However, all the gifts of fate will have a price tag secretly … Klein quickly gained a preliminary understanding of the matter.
Then, he habitually changed his position and began considering what had happened from Amon's point of view.
Amon is definitely no stranger to Bizarro Sorcerers. Just from controlling marionettes and swapping positions, he can determine my pathway.
Since Amon allowed a Bizarro Sorcerer to escape, he must've been prepared to expose his whereabouts. He might even hope to attract the target he's looking for.
I used German Sparrow's appearance, but that doesn't mean anything. A Faceless's appearance is the least important … Hmm, then, how will Amon determine my identity? A powerhouse that walks in the darkness, a demigod of the Seer pathway … As the Church of Evernight and the Secret Order have control over formulas, ingredients, and mermaids, there are almost no wild Bizarro Sorcerers. The descendants of the Antigonus family are also dead. Therefore, a Bizarro Sorcerer is either a member of the Secret Order or a secret agent that the Church of Evernight secretly nurtures …
Together with the location of Baekeland, the answer is obvious …
Based on these reasons, it's not difficult for Amon to come to the conclusion that the Church of Evernight is about to learn of his whereabouts and begin a purge operation. My reporting was within his expectations. It would be abnormal if he didn't …
Yes, "He" will definitely be hiding now. Even if "He" takes on the identity of that Marauder pathway demigod, "He" won't come to Böklund Street anytime soon!
Klein, who had made this judgment, felt much more at ease because he would have sufficient time to prepare!
Seeing that Klein was silent for a long time after listening to his description, Leonard couldn't help but ask, "What do you think?"
Klein collected his thoughts and asked instead of answering,
"Pallez Zoroast, what do you suggest?"
"He said that if you wish to deal with Amon's avatar in Baekeland, you need to first obtain the blessings of Concealment," Leonard said truthfully.
The blessings of Concealment … Pallez Zoroast is openly probing me. Half of the symbol behind The Fool's throne is a secret … I can use the Paper Angel, the Red Priest card, and the mysterious space above the gray fog to stir. It shouldn't be a problem to interfere with Amon's avatar, but it might not be possible to prevent "His" true body from prying into fate … However, I still have the identity of Evernight's Blessed, and the Goddess's other title is the Mother of Concealment … Is eliminating Amon's avatar a form of payment or a gift? It feels like both … Klein thought and replied in a deep voice, "Tell Pallez Zoroast that I'm a Blessed of Concealment.
"Tell Pallez Zoroast that I'm the Blessed of Concealment. I will try to ask for help."
He was referring to the Blessed of the Mother of Concealment, but Pallez Zoroast would definitely understand it as The Fool's Blessed.
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