Chapter 799 The Emperor’s Romantic History
Deep red rays of light fell on the high-backed chairs beside the long bronze table, and the members of the Tarot Club welcomed a new gathering.
Leonard wasn't used to the sudden change of location and the surprise of seeing so many people around him. He was stunned for a moment before reacting. Together with Miss Justice, who took the lead in greeting, he first greeted Mr. Fool at the head of the long table, and then greeted the other members.
There weren't that many people here last night; it felt more like a gathering place for the Nighthawk Tingen Squad... After reseating himself, he muttered to himself and looked at The Fool again, asking with a respectful attitude completely different from what he had in mind:
"Dear Mr. Fool, I found five pages of Emperor Roselle's diary."
After learning last week that the diary left by Russell was an important item for the gathering, he found an opportunity to borrow these rubbings and copies from the database of St. Samuel's Church and wrote down part of it with difficulty.
If the old man is willing to help me, I can write it all down at once, but he can't come here... Leonard thought with some regret, but soon found that he was the only member who submitted a diary. Apart from him, apologies came one after another.
Did I submit too much at once? Three pages or even two pages might be better...
With the help of Mr. Fool's power, Mr. Star, who had materialized a thick stack of parchment, suddenly regretted his decision.
Oh, he must be regretting handing over too much at once. My estimate is that the diary kept in Saint Samuel's Church is no more than twenty pages, perhaps even only ten. After all, no one can decipher it, and it doesn't possess any special powers. Even within the church, only idle people like Old Neil have the time to study it. Sigh...
Watching Leonard twisting his body uncomfortably, Klein the Fool sighed and unfolded the diary in front of him, preparing to enter his private reading time.
He wasn't surprised that the other members failed to submit their diaries, but the "Hermit" Cattleya hadn't submitted a diary for two weeks. This made Klein a little worried that something might have happened to the "Mysterious Queen" behind her.
According to Angel, Bernadette had been traveling with the Queen Anne's Revenge to Russell Harbor on the west coast of Intis for half a month. This coincided with the time when the "Hermit" failed to provide the diary. Klein couldn't help but daydream, speculating about what the angel-level ghost ship and Russell's eldest daughter were plotting.
Of course, physical distance won't erase the mystical connection; the two can communicate at any time through messengers. This suggests another possibility: the "Mysterious Queen" didn't provide the diaries out of some concern, some hesitation... If I want to obtain those diaries in her hands that haven't been circulated to the world, perhaps I, or the "Fool's" followers, have to find a way to meet her?
Klein decided to make this request to Cattleya later, so he put aside his worries and looked at the diary in his hand.
As expected, he had already read most of the diaries Leonard presented. Two pages were even from those kept in the Night Hunters Squad in Tingen. The rest were mostly about the emperor's love affairs in his middle age, and only one of them was useful.
"On September 28, Ithaca left, full of hope, but I knew she didn't get me and her child.
“This is the confidence of an intellectual mentor.
"Of course, I know her purpose is very simple. She just wants to have a child of mine. Even if it's an illegitimate child, it will bring her unimaginable benefits. But I can see that there are some people who are plotting something else. It may be due to psychological inducement or the temptation of profit.
"I will find them, but first, obtaining that Sealed Artifact and utilizing its Beyonder properties to ascend to the 'Knowledge Emperor' of Sequence 1 on the 'Secret Peeper' Path is the most important thing.
"Haha, they want to take control of my fourth child? After Bonois, I've decided not to give anyone a chance, not even any god!
"Bonois, alas, I owe him too much. Although he has been blessed by God and even has the hope of becoming a saint when he reaches adulthood, in the eyes of Bernadette and me, he deserves a freer and happier childhood."
Retracting his gaze, Klein subconsciously analyzed the era when this diary was written.
There is no doubt that Roselle, who is at Sequence 2, has entered his middle and late years and gave birth to Benoît Gustav. According to historical records, this was roughly after 1175 and before 1192. The more specific time is difficult to determine, after all, Roselle usually does not write the year in his diary.
In addition, what shocked Klein was that he had originally thought that the philandering emperor would have left behind countless illegitimate children, spreading his bloodline far and wide. However, he had an inexplicable complex and was unwilling to leave behind any offspring. As a result, the only ones known so far were his eldest daughter Bernadette, his eldest son Charles, and his second son Bonois.
From his diary, it's clear that he was deeply dissatisfied with Bonova receiving the Steam God's blessing and becoming a favored one. Was this one of the reasons for his transition to the "Mystery Peeper" path in his later years and his break with the Church of Steam? No, the most important reason was definitely that his path to godhood was blocked by the Steam God. After all, the Sequence 1 "Universal" no longer had any remaining characteristics...
Finally, which forces were the Emperor's anger and doubts directed at? They actually wanted to possess one of the Emperor's children. Was it the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun imitating the Church of Steam, or some other secretive sect... Klein pondered as he thought of the "Original Moon" believers hiding in Bayam trying to control the descendants of Ciel, the "craftsman" Cielf.
After a moment, he put down the parchment, looked at Leonard the Star, and whispered:
"What do you want?"
Can I still make a request? I thought collecting diaries was just an "obligation"... Leonard was delighted at first, but then fell into thought. After a brief silence, he carefully replied:
"I want to keep it for when I need it."
Haha, it fits his personality very well… Klein nodded slightly, his eyes sweeping over the other members who were quietly waiting.
"You can start now."
Alger, the Hanged Man, immediately looked across at Angel and said:
"Ms. Queen, the items you asked me to handle during the last operation sold for a total of 5,400 pounds. I'll be able to give you the money after the party."
The last time...was it the time when you rescued Sharf and took away almost all of his magical items?
Angel nodded in understanding and replied:
"Just give me 5,000 pounds."
Although the Hanged Man had already received a share of the spoils, Angel still left him a portion in view of his efforts in selling the "stolen goods".
The 400 pounds belongs to me... Alger nodded in agreement without much hesitation. He then looked at the new member, Mr. Star, and said apologetically:
"I'm sorry, but the magical item you requested wasn't found."
Among the stolen goods being sold this time was a Sequence 7 magical item that somewhat met the other party's needs, but firstly, it had already been reserved by someone else, and secondly, it didn't reach the level of a "Level 2" Sealed Object and couldn't be sold for much, so Alger didn't leave it to "Xingxing".
Others also said that they had not found the corresponding items yet, which made Leonard, who was quite happy after presenting the diary, a little disappointed.
"I have a magical item that meets your requirements, but it has many negative effects that are difficult to avoid. Would you like to hear about it?"
Suddenly, the "world" at the end of the long table spoke.
Klein? He's going to sell me a magical item?
Leonard was stunned and subconsciously looked at the other party. He found that the member whose face was hidden under the double cover of hood and gray fog did not seem to be joking.
"Tell me about it."
He said with anticipation.
"It's called 'Sea Words'. It can unleash lightning and carry people flying... It has three negative effects: it occasionally sings a song, it likes to trip and lash its owner, and it can also attract lightning strikes during thunderstorms..."
As he listened, Leonard's expression inevitably twisted.
This magical item, derived from the characteristics of the "Ocean Singer", is indeed powerful and can make up for his lack of attack power as a "Requiem Master". Even if he is promoted to Sequence 5, the "Spirit Wizard" still needs such a versatile equipment.
But the negative effects are equally unbearable. His love of singing will expose him while he's hiding, and even interfere with his ability to lure people into dreams and soothe spirits. He may even strike the owner and attract lightning, putting his life in danger...
Perhaps the old man can steal some of its negative effects, or at least find a way to reduce its frequency... Leonard thought with some anticipation, nodded and said:
"I'll think about it and give you an answer soon."
"Can."
Klein manipulated the "world" to answer.
He sold this item to the other party because he knew that the "thief" angel in Leonard's body might have the ability to limit the negative effects of magical items, especially for items with certain living characteristics, "threatening", "intimidating" or simply using the suppression of the status quo will do.
After all, The Fool did it before!
He didn't even ask for the price. Did he assume Klein wouldn't cheat him?... Perhaps in the eyes of others, the fact that "Stars" and "World" knew each other in reality was no longer a secret... Watching the brief conversation between the two, Angel muttered inwardly, glanced at "Hermit" Cattleya, and said:
"Ms. Hermit, is your craftsman available right now? I'd like to create a magical item with the Iron Knight trait. More specifically, a melee weapon."
"Iron-Blooded Knight"... What path is that, and what is its sequence?
Leonard, who had just had hope of obtaining a magical item, thought subconsciously.
"He can start making the items you need at any time. The fee is 8,000 pounds, payable in advance."
"The Hermit," Cattleya answered without hesitation.
When the others heard the price, they straightened their backs involuntarily.
Before this, the most expensive transaction they had seen was only around this amount, and that was the price of the entire magical item, not just the production cost!
But Angel was not too surprised. After all, the characteristics of the "Iron Blood Knight" had reached Sequence 4 and possessed a hint of divinity. Only demigod or higher-sequence craftsmen could handle it, and the cost naturally rose.
But she still asked:
"Does this include the £2,000 'introduction fee'?"
"Not really, but since this is your first time, I can waive that fee."
Cattleya pushed her glasses up on her nose and answered leisurely.
Waive the 2,000 pounds... Is she trying to please me because I'm about to advance to Sequence 3? Or is it because of the "Mysterious Queen" Bernadette? Angel muttered, gladly accepting the offer.
After agreeing to complete the transaction immediately after the party, everyone moved on to the next step.
"Recently, a clone of 'Blasphemer' Amon has been secretly active in Backlund."
Turning his head and looking around, Klein said in a hoarse voice, "World."
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