Chapter 903 Tamara's Request
Tamara's family?
Angel was a little confused when he heard this unexpected last name.
She was not unaware of this ancient family that had risen to prominence in the Fourth Age and had once followed emperors such as Solomon and Tudor. She was just curious about how they had contacted Dorian Abraham and why they wanted to meet her.
After all, as far as she knew, the only members of the Tamara family who appeared publicly were those belonging to the "Society of Gnosis", and they were peripheral members of the evil organization closely connected with the Witch Cult. In addition, there might be a small number of family branches hiding in different countries, without any public activities.
Fortunately, Dorian did not keep the secret and continued:
"They aren't members of the Gnosis Society, but rather conservatives hiding within the Loen Kingdom who still adhere to the Path of Judgment... They not only approached me, but also other members of the Abraham family who have connections with me, hoping to meet with the Golden Queen."
Directly naming the "Golden Queen" Angelica... Angel's expression remained unchanged, but he couldn't help muttering in his heart.
She had only met Dorian once, in exchange for killing the traitor of the Abraham family, "Mr. X" Louis Wayne, in exchange for some secret history of the Fourth Epoch. This meeting was unknown to many people except for a small number of members of the Tarot Club. As a member of a secret family, Dorian could not publicize this matter everywhere.
As for divination and prophecy, it was difficult to get effective feedback after Angel was promoted to a demigod and often traveled to various places through the mirror world, while wearing the "Secret Holy Emblem". Dorian also seemed to have some secret-keeping methods that made it difficult for outside forces to spy on him.
After thinking for a moment, Angel thought of another possibility:
Dorian hadn't kept the death of the traitor "Mr. X" a secret within the family. After the "traveler's" death, Gehrman Sparrow, who had made several public appearances, had used the "teleportation" ability of "Creeping Hunger." If one were to look for clues, it wouldn't be difficult to connect the two. After all, there were very few living "apprentices" at Sequence 5.
Then they found me who had a scandal with him... Well, it's not really a scandal, but the problem is indeed with Abraham. Some of their members still maintain contact with this family that had an intermarriage in the Fourth Epoch?
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Angel asked:
"What do they want from me?"
"They didn't go into too much detail, but they mentioned Trier, the capital of Intis, and... the problems with the 'Mirror World.'" Dorian frowned, his expression becoming tense as he recalled what they had said. "They said they would hand over the information they knew, provided you cooperated with them."
If Angel had only heard the word "mirror world", she might have thought it was referring to the space opened up and utilized by witches using mirror magic, but combined with the special place name Trier, she immediately thought of the "special mirror world" that gave birth to the evil mirror man.
But isn't this the problem faced by the Witch Cult and the witches themselves? At most, the contamination originating from "Fourth Epoch Trier" has led to the emergence of many other "Mirror People"—what does this have to do with the Tamaras who have taken root in the Kingdom of Loen?
Hmm, Trier in the Fourth Epoch, the Tamara family... Angel grasped a clue and continued to ask:
"Did the Tamara family live in Trier for a long time during the Fourth Age?"
"During the Tudor period, yes."
Dorian's somewhat tense expression relaxed, as if he had returned to familiar territory.
"The Tamara family followed the 'Black Emperor' during the Solomon Empire, specifically the First Empire, and became a relatively small noble family within the empire. Until the founding of the United Empire, they followed Alistair Tudor, secretly supporting this then-not-yet-Blood Emperor. Ultimately, after the Tudor Empire and the Trunsoste Empire split, they gained their rightful place and became one of Tudor's five great angel families.
"And the capital of the Tudor Empire is located in the present-day Trier area."
This middle-aged man, who was only a Sequence 7 but was familiar with the history of the Fourth Epoch due to his family inheritance, spoke eloquently.
"The First Empire?" Angel asked casually.
"This is to distinguish it from the Second Solomon Empire during the 'War of the Four Emperors'. Although their rulers were both 'Black Emperor' Solomon, there was a 'generation gap' of several decades in between..."
Dorian replied.
Dividing the era... According to the records within the church, as well as the secret knowledge I've obtained from various sources, combined with the rituals and characteristics of the "Black Emperor," this period should be the time when Solomon died, but the mausoleum was not completely destroyed, and he was eventually resurrected... It seems that after the "Black Emperor" died, he didn't immediately choose between resurrection and complete destruction. This increases the hope that Emperor Roselle is still alive...
Furthermore, the Tamara family, following the "Blood Emperor," is indeed connected to Trier in the Fourth Era. Judging by the historical "War of the Four Emperors," they likely experienced this war, which led to Trier being tainted by various forces. They were subsequently hunted down by nobles backed by the Seven Gods, leading to their complete disintegration...
It seems they may indeed be aware of Trier's "special mirror world"... I wonder if they've been contaminated by something, and like Abraham, have survived through the continuation of their bloodline, or if they covet the legacy left by their ancestors and are preparing to return to Trier in the Fourth Epoch to obtain their own share of power...
After figuring this out, Angel continued to ask:
"How are they going to meet? Have they set a time and place?"
She was still somewhat wary of this. If this branch of the Tamara family was actually contaminated by Trier in the Quaternary Period, it might also be targeted by the "Man in the Mirror". At this time, it would have been completely replaced from the inside and become a bridgehead for the "Man in the Mirror" to counterattack the real world!
"Those Tamaras left behind summoning spells for spirit world messengers. I hope you'll contact them and set a meeting time."
Dorian replied stiffly, pulling out a beautiful envelope from his pocket and handing it to Angel, who opened it and glanced at the contents of the letter:
"A spirit roaming the upper realms, a friendly creature bound by order, and a messenger unique to Alysia Tamara."
After memorizing this common three-part spell, Angel waved his hand, causing the letter and envelope to turn to ash in the black flames. He then banished the ashes to the "mirror world," completely erasing all traces. He then said to Dorian, who was watching the black flames with some caution, "I'll contact them sometime. What about the other thing you mentioned?"
She could clearly feel that "bringing a message to Tamara and the others" was just the appetizer, and what was to be discussed next was the main reason why Dorian requested a meeting.
"It's like this..." The broad-shouldered, middle-aged man in front of him took a deep breath and said, as if mustering up his courage, "I would like to entrust you and your friends to help solve some problems my family is facing."
"Like 'Mr. X' Louis Wain's obsession?"
Angel's blunt question made Dorian's expression stiffen. After a moment, he forced out a new smile and nodded.
"Last month, a branch of Abraham that had been living in seclusion in Limon City, Jianhai County, lost contact with all seven members. Other members used various methods to confirm that they were all dead... Among them were elderly people and underage children."
Is he being hunted by his enemies? Abraham has been in decline for years, and with the curse on his bloodline, it's said that it's difficult for new Mid-Sequence Beyonders to emerge. However, he also guards many high-level Sealed Artifacts and possesses the wealth and knowledge left over from the Fourth Epoch. It's not surprising that he's being coveted and coveted... Angel muttered, trying to see grief or sympathy on Dorian's face, but all he detected was indifference and numbness.
This shouldn't be the first time he's encountered something like this...
"Fearing a subsequent trap, no one dared to investigate the scene. However, based on clues, the Council of Elders can confirm that the murderer is a non-family member we trained, the former 'Traveler', now a demigod, Butis. After his betrayal, he became a follower of the 'True Creator' and is known as the 'Secret Saint'. He has always hated all of Abraham. As soon as any clues are found, we will rush there and conduct a thorough search and elimination..."
Dorian continued, his expression finally relaxing a little.
It seems that the harm caused to him and all members of the Abraham family by Butis' betrayal is enough to make them remember it for the rest of their lives... Angel made some guesses and said:
"It sounds like he's been betraying for a long time. He even advanced a level within the Aurora Society and became one of the five saints... Didn't you plan to deal with him before?"
"As the next in line after the 'Traveler,' the 'Mystic' possesses the ability to keep secrets, allowing him to avoid the prying eyes of most divinations and prophecies. He can also 'teleport' away at any time. Even if he encounters other demigods and cannot defeat them, he can still escape. Furthermore... after the non-family members disowned us, we no longer have the ability to kill him."
Dorian explained, with a sigh.
"If you don't mind, I'd like to know the reason for their betrayal... Of course, if it involves your family's privacy, you don't have to answer, but this will affect whether I accept your 'commission'."
Angel said with a serious expression, but actually quite expectantly.
"This isn't something we need to hide," Dorian nodded slightly in relief, and replied with a sigh. "In fact, Louis Wayne's betrayal is also related to Butis. Both of them were non-family members we carefully cultivated, but after their Sequences were raised, they became interested in the Sealed Artifacts preserved by our family... After failing to monopolize the Sealed Artifacts through various means, Butis was seduced by the 'True Creator' and joined the Aurora Society, thus initiating the War of Betrayal."
"During this disaster, the Abraham family suffered heavy losses. Many core members were killed by Butis and other traitors, and the Sealed Artifact was taken away. Especially Butis himself, not only did he gain the favor of the True Creator and successfully ascend to Demigodhood, he also obtained a trophy equivalent to a Level 0 Sealed Artifact..."
"0" level sealed object!
Angel's expression was a little stiff, but it immediately returned to normal before Dorian noticed.
But she had already started to have doubts in her heart and was no longer so interested in this matter.
This was a Level 0 Seal. The only seal of the same level she had seen and touched was the "0-08," the Pen of Aleshod, a seal that both Adam and the "Dragon of Imagination" were eyeing, a seal that had fooled many demigods like Tingen's Night Eater and Backlund, and even escaped from the hands of the Angel King.
Like it, those labeled as "0" level are guaranteed to have the status and power of angels, and may even involve Sequence 1 in those paths where no gods appear.
Could this be the "one of the two angels from the Abraham family" that Dorian mentioned?... Hmm, that's not right. Butis should have already betrayed them by then. In other words, before these "outsiders" snatched away some of the seals, they possessed three or more "0" level seals. They were indeed an angel family that had been active from the Fourth Epoch to the present day...
After sighing inwardly, Angel forced a smile and was about to refuse when Dorian continued:
"However, Butis probably can't fully control this seal either. Even when carrying it, a large part of his strength is used to fight it. As long as you plan ahead, he is no more difficult to deal with than an ordinary saint. You can definitely defeat him."
Where does this inexplicable confidence in me come from... Is it the legend that I killed everyone on the sea?
Angel smiled awkwardly but politely, waiting for further explanation.
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