After Audrey and Leonard left the world above the gray fog, Klein didn't immediately return to the real World.
He remained sitting on the high-back chair belonging to The World and fell silent for more than ten seconds.
Then, he beckoned for an item.
It was a "heart" the size of a child's fist, covered in grayish-white wrinkles.
Manipulator Beyonder characteristic!
With the Beyonder characteristic in hand, Klein stood up and walked out of the majestic palace. He went all the way into the depths of the mysterious space above the gray fog and arrived at the heavenly staircase of light.
He walked up the staircase to the grayish-white cloud floating in midair and stood in front of the strange door of light and the hanging transparent cocoons. Klein raised his right hand and raised the Manipulator Beyonder characteristic that resembled both a heart and a brain to his chest. He then extended his spirituality and attempted to activate it.
He wanted to see if the people trapped in the cocoons still had a hidden consciousness, or if they had fused together to form a miniature sea of collective subconscious.
If there was, he planned on relying on the Manipulator Beyonder characteristic left behind by Hvin Rambis to enter the consciousness domain and check the mental imprint. He wanted to figure out what the people hanging on the door of light had encountered before they "transmigrated." He wanted to know if they had sensed anything during their long "slumber."
This was the inspiration Klein received from today's exploration.
Of course, the Beyonder characteristic left behind by Hvin Rambis might not be able to help Klein accomplish what he wanted to do. This was because it hadn't been made into a mystical item, making it difficult for it to be used effectively.
In an instant, the "heart" covered in grayish-white wrinkles in Klein's hand began to beat slowly, producing thumping sounds.
Klein then heard a synchronized heartbeat sound from the transparent "cocoons."
Badump, badump …
This meant that the people inside were still alive, but they were in a state of slumber.
And in Klein's vision, their bodies gradually evolved into islands with a clear top and a blurry bottom.
This represented their consciousness domain.
However, these "mind islands" were similarly bound in the transparent "cocoons," isolating them from prying eyes from the outside world.
Similarly, they could not settle and blend with each other to produce a sea of collective subconscious.
Unless I destroy the cocoon, there's no way to bypass them and enter the corresponding mind World … Klein silently muttered to himself as he lowered his palm that held the Manipulator Beyonder characteristic.
After a few seconds, he let out a long sigh and turned to leave.
…
In the Hall family's luxurious villa in Empress Borough.
Audrey, who was sleeping soundly under the silk blanket, suddenly opened her eyes.
She then sat up, moved to the bedside, and piously prayed to Mr. Fool, asking "Him" to witness her oath of secrecy.
After she was done with this matter, she took a pillow and put it behind her back. She recalled the experiences that she had yet to "forget" during this exploration.
The history of ancient times is really interesting, but it's also inexplicably terrifying … Mr. Star's performance is in line with my usual observations of him. He's rather undisciplined and casual. His thoughts easily spread out and are difficult to control. But at times, he appears to be experienced, sharp, and rather reliable … This isn't contradictory. Many people are such a "combination" …
Mr. World is indeed a gentle person. He doesn't look expressionless, but he's always muttering in his heart. The conversation between him and Mr. Star can be made into a play …
It's said that he's a crazy adventurer. When he sees a target, he doesn't consider the danger. He doesn't care about the environment and will directly draw his gun and shoot … Hmm, at the final moment, I thought that he would attempt to approach the bronze door, but in the end … he escaped. No, he escaped so decisively! As Audrey thought of this, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
Then, she made a conclusion.
Facts have proven that in the mysterious World, unless one has completely lost their rationality or given up on thinking, there won't be any Beyonders who truly act crazily. Being careful, not looking at things you shouldn't see, and not listening to things you shouldn't listen to are the main themes here.
Audrey, you have to keep this in mind!
…
7 Pinster Street. Leonard returned to his body.
He quickly thought of a way to communicate with Pallez Zoroast. Then, he pretended as though nothing had happened and said in a deep voice,
"Old Man, I have something to ask you."
In his mind, Pallez's slightly-aged voice immediately laughed.
"You have to remember this. The more you ask, the more likely I'll be able to guess what you did tonight."
"It's not something that needs to be kept a secret …" Leonard habitually replied before getting to the point. "Old Man, what do you know about Brother Amon?"
"That depends on what you want to know." Pallez Zoroast threw the question back to Leonard.
Leonard thought for a moment.
"After Brother Amon obtained 0-08, is he only one ritual away from becoming a god?"
"That should be the case." Pallez didn't give a definite answer.
Leonard wasn't too satisfied with this answer.
"I remember you once mentioning that in the early days of the Solomon Empire, the two Kings of Angels, Medici and Ouroboros, were rather afraid of the Amon brothers. This means that 'They' are really very close to the divine throne."
This was something that Pallez had occasionally mentioned in their previous exchanges. This time, Leonard had also received confirmation from some of Mobet's answers.
"Heh, I only said the first half. I didn't tell you that Amon and Adam were already very close to becoming gods at that time." Pallez denied Leonard's statement. "There are too many possibilities that make Medici and Ouroboros afraid. It's not just that he's very close to the godhood. We can't make a firm judgment just because of that."
This Sequence 1 angel cleared his throat and continued, "Being very close to the godhood is one of the possible reasons.
"Being very close to becoming a god is one of the possible reasons. Adam and Amon's unique authorities and how difficult they are to deal with are also possible reasons. Just like Adam, you never know if 'He' is sitting right next to you. You don't know if 'He' is planning what you do. You don't know if you'll voluntarily walk into 'His' traps. Heh, I'm talking about you, not me. Of course, I also have to be on guard against these things. If I'm not careful enough, it'll be very easy for me to suffer.
"As for Amon, 'He' has all sorts of ideas and has a practical spirit. It makes it impossible for others to guess' His' goal, making it difficult to guard against him. Furthermore, 'He' is very good at deception. There's always a conspiracy behind 'Him.' In that era, apart from true deities, no one was unafraid of 'Him.' Heh heh, even true deities had to be wary of 'Him.' Otherwise, it's unknown when 'He' would steal some of their authorities."
Leonard nodded indiscernibly and diverted the topic in another direction.
"Old Man, do you think the Spectator pathway has any secrets?"
"There shouldn't be any secrets for those below angel. As for those above, I'm not sure," Pallez Zoroast said after a few seconds of thought.
Without waiting for Leonard's response, "He" added with some hesitation, "I heard from Medici before.
'He' said that high-ranking Beyonders of the Spectator pathway are the least likely to lose control and go crazy, but they are also the most likely to lose control and go crazy. "
"Why?" Leonard asked in surprise.
Pallez Zoroast scoffed and said, "I have some guesses, but I lack evidence and logic. I don't wish to tell you for now."
Pallez Zoroast scoffed and said, "I have some guesses, but I lack evidence and logic. I don't wish to tell you for now."
"You actually don't have any thoughts or guesses, right …" Leonard mumbled out of habit and on purpose.
"Don't play such tricks in front of me." The slightly-aged voice wasn't affected at all.
Leonard didn't dare to ask further as he deliberated for a moment.
"Old Man, I went to a real dream this time. There were quite a number of spiritual remnants of ancient figures.
"Do you know a Viscount named Mobet Zoroast?"
"Mobet …" Pallez Zoroast's voice suddenly aged a lot before it returned to normal. "He's a direct descendant of mine. He went missing after a large-scale war. I originally believed that he had been killed by Amon or Jacob in passing, so I couldn't divine the murderer … Now, from the looks of it, things aren't that simple."
"Indeed." Leonard gave an affirmative answer. Then, he diluted the surface and said, "He's been dead for a period of time. All that's left of him is some spiritual remnant. In that real dream, he became husband and wife with an elven singer …"
Pallez quietly listened and fell silent for a moment.
"That's good too …"
Leonard originally wanted to say that Mobet would also call him Old Man, but he suddenly couldn't bring himself to say it. All he could do was end the topic there.
…
After witnessing Leonard and Audrey's vows, Klein returned to the real World.
He tidied up the altar in the room, took out a pen and paper, and drew a complicated symbol that was a mixture of "peeping" and "concealment."
He wanted to summon Arrodes and ask it how it had confirmed that Rosell's Travels had appeared after the disappearance of the City of Miracles, Liveseyd.
After waiting for more than ten seconds, the full-body mirror in the room glowed faintly, as if there were waves of water rippling inside.
In the dim light, silver words popped up one after another.
"Exalted, great, benevolent Master, your insignificant and loyal servant, Arrodes, has come to answer your summons.
"Do you have any orders for me?"
"A few questions." After Klein answered, he was not in a hurry to ask about Rosell's Travels. He planned to start with a less sensitive topic.
He thought for a moment.
"Arrodes, there's an abandoned ancient castle in Drake Forest. Deep in it is a bronze door. It seems to be sealing some power that comes from underground. Do you know what it is?"
Just as Klein finished his sentence, the faint glow on the full-body mirror's surface suddenly extinguished, turning pitch-black.
Above the pitch-black darkness, pale words appeared one after another with the feeling of liquid sliding down:
"I come from underground …"
PS: Thank you, Mr. Wang, for donning a diving suit and tipping a Silver Alliance Member!
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