The current Abyss is a place where most Devils can't survive? Upon hearing Mr. Fool's answer, Cattleya and company couldn't help but feel a strong sense of shock.
In mysticism, the Abyss was publicly recognized as the filthiest, most depraved, and most chaotic place. It was the residence of Devils, and now, most of the "natives" were unable to survive there!
Is the environment of the Abyss worsening, causing the Devils to be unable to adapt, or is the filth, chaos, and depravity there improving, making it no longer suitable for the Devils? The Hanging Man Alger quickly had two guesses, but he didn't know which one it was.
Cattleya had similar thoughts as him, but she was more puzzled as to why the Queen would raise such a question. As for the deeper meaning behind Mr. Fool's answer, it was of no help to the Queen's desire to understand the secret she wanted to do.
As for Audrey, she suddenly thought of the Church of Knowledge's Prophet demigod. He had once said that the apocalypse would come in 1368 of the Fifth Epoch. This was a publicly acknowledged fact by all Beyonders who were good at prophecy. Even deities had made the same claim.
It's 1350 now, only 18 years before the apocalypse … Therefore, there are signs of the Abyss. The filthy and chaotic environment, which is already filled with abstract meanings, has broken through its limits and become even worse? Audrey had a rough idea of what was going on, and her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.
Originally, she didn't believe in the apocalypse because there were no signs of it. She usually paid more attention to the current war and the people who died, were injured, and suffered in the war. But now, the anomaly in the Abyss made her inexplicably horrified. She was eager to improve herself and digest the potion as soon as possible to obtain the Beyonder characteristic left behind by Hvin Rambis to advance to a demigod.
Only by doing so could she have the ability to interfere and resist certain things she didn't wish to see.
Mr. World has more requests … Audrey silently prayed in her heart as she calmed her restless emotions.
Leonard, Magicians Fors, Xio, and the other members actually had some doubts about the existence of the Abyss. This was because after the Second Epoch, the Abyss had never appeared in front of the world again. Most of the Devils active in the real world came from the Blood Sanctification Sect. Even the high-level Devils and evil existences that the rituals pointed to were likely the top echelons of the Blood Sanctification Sect.
Of course, the evil god, the Dark Side of the Universe, was widely believed to be the incarnation of the Abyss, but "His" presence was very low. If not for the occasional response to rituals and showing the characteristics of the Devil domain, "Him" would probably be considered a pure myth, just like Giant King Aurir.
But even so, the confidential information of the Church of Evernight that Leonard had access to indicated that the Dark Side of the Universe was a disguise created by other evil gods and hidden existences.
Sun wasn't surprised. In some places far away from the City of Silver, in the depths of the endless darkness, there were many Devils who couldn't maintain their calm. Among them, there was no lack of demigods like "Devils." They didn't seem to be much different from the Abyss.
If not for the existence of iconic items like the Giant King's Court, the citizens of the City of Silver would definitely suspect that the truth behind their abandonment was that they had been thrown into the Abyss.
As thoughts flashed through the minds of the members of the Tarot, The Hermit Cattleya reined in her puzzlement and continued asking,
"Honorable Mr. Fool, the second question is: Were the things that Rosell The Great did in his later years affected by external and unnecessary influences?"
This question reminded Klein of the horrifying details and contradictions in Rosell's diary in his later years. He momentarily sighed.
With The Fool's attitude, he slowly shook his head.
No … Those things were done by the emperor himself … Just as Cattleya couldn't help but feel disappointed and depressed, she heard Mr. Fool say with a half-smile and half-sigh, "It's not an influence, but a corruption.
It's a corruption that's very difficult to detect. "
Corruption … Rosell The Great was corrupted in his later years? At that time, he was already "Him," a Grounded Angel. How could he be corrupted? This came from a certain true god, or is it an underground corruption that even the ancient gods fear? Amidst her shock, Audrey made a guess based on the secrets she knew.
The Hanging Man, Alger, and the other members of the Tarot also didn't expect such a thing to happen to Rosell The Great in his later years. They had some doubts about his goal of creating the Cards of Blasphemy.
At the same time, they believed that Mr. Fool's act of collecting the Cards of Blasphemy might have a deeper meaning, one that involved more than what they had originally deduced.
In this game of cards that involves the entire World, only an important figure like Mr. Fool has the right to be a "player," and we are just a card or some chips … Kings of Angels, Sequence 1 angels might have the right to participate … The Hanging Man, Alger, sighed as he had the desire to become a "player."
The story of the emperor's later years goes from being a tyrant to an evil god? A book that begins with romance, inspiration, passion, love, adventure, and the erotic life of high society with Intis eventually becomes a horror story? Even I wouldn't dare to write it like that! If I were to write it, I would make the emperor's tragic ending stem from the betrayal of love, marriage, and promises … Magicians Fors couldn't help but let her thoughts wander. She had the urge to write a biography for Rosell The Great.
Of course, there were many biographies of Rosell on the market, and some of them were even banned items.
Corruption … So it's corruption … Cattleya felt both wistful and sorrowful.
She felt wistful that the emperor didn't end up like the story of the dragon-slaying warrior, turning from a hero to an evil dragon. He was still a legend worthy of worship. What was sorrowful was that this misunderstanding had only been resolved today.
After her emotions gradually settled, Cattleya recalled the matter of being corrupted, and the more she thought about it, the more horrified she became.
She believed that she was the one who understood Rosell the best among all the Tarot members present. She knew very well what heights the emperor had reached in his later years. Mr. Fool was the convener and witness, but he wasn't a member.
But it was such a Sequence 1 angel who had the throne of a true god as his goal that had been silently corrupted. "He" and the people around "Him" didn't notice it at all!
This is even more terrifying than terrifying … Cattleya secretly took a deep breath and slowly exhaled to regulate her emotions.
Then, she bowed at the end of the long, mottled table again.
"Thank you for your answer, Honorable Mr. Fool."
… I also thank you for not asking questions that were out of line … The Fool Klein gave a self-deprecating remark as he leaned back in his chair and nodded slightly.
"You may begin."
Just like before, the members of the Tarot had either just advanced, were still digesting, or didn't have anything to trade. They were temporarily in a state of no need. After exchanging a few looks, they decided to directly enter the free exchange segment.
Of course, Emlyn was an exception. He really wanted to make a request and get someone to help rescue him from Saint Samuel Cathedral's basement. Yes, up to this day, he was still being held in "protective custody" behind Chanis Gate in the Church of Evernight's Baekeland diocese headquarters. Next door was Bishop Utravsky, and during this period of time, no Nighthawks had come to interrogate them.
If it wasn't for the fact that the staff in charge of guarding the sealed land would bring them a certain amount of water and food every day, Emlyn definitely believed that he and Father Utravsky had been forgotten.
The dark and silent environment isn't too bad, just a little cold … But without puppets, newspapers, books, or historical documents, this life is meaningless … Besides, the Nighthawks only provide ox blood. It tastes terrible, and the effects aren't too good. I'm already weak … Emlyn opened his mouth, but he didn't say a word. This was because he felt that it was a very embarrassing matter. After all, he was the one who had asked The Star to push for "protective custody." In the end, he had also been "protected custody."
I hope that fellow hasn't forgotten me and is thinking of a way to release me … Emlyn glanced at Leonard and maintained his silence.
Leonard maintained a rather upright sitting posture and didn't respond to The Moon's gaze.
He didn't have a good solution for the time being, because he was the one who had suggested "protective custody" in front of the archbishop. As for Emlyn White, he was a Vampire Viscount, equivalent to a Sequence 5 Beyonder. He was a moving human-shaped bomb, and he believed in Earth Mother. There was no reason for him to release him now.
I can only wait for the Sanguine to protest to us through other channels before I have room to maneuver … Leonard decided to apply for a private exchange later and get Emlyn to think of a way to get the upper echelons of the Sanguine to contact the Church of Evernight.
Their interaction was noticed by Audrey, and she immediately thought of the question Mr. Moon had asked her previously. She suspected that something had gone wrong during the "protective custody," but it didn't seem too serious.
I heard that the priests of the Harvest Church saved many people during the Great Smog of Baekeland. I hope nothing happens … Audrey nodded slightly and cast her gaze at Little Sun.
Apart from her, the other Tarot members also cast their gazes at Sun.
They all knew that the City of Silver was scheduled to explore the Giant King's Court last week, and the results should've been out by now.
Derrick sat up straight, glanced at Mr. Hanged Man, and said self-consciously, "That's not the case.
He said very consciously, "We completed the first exploration of the Giant King's Court. Three died, one went missing, and five survived … We first arrived at the main entrance of the King's Court and saw two Silver Knights in unknown states guarding it. This is the name of the Giant pathway's Sequence 3 …"
Divine Emperor of the Nine Heavens
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