As Klein put down his last stroke, the light in billiard room number three suddenly dimmed.
On the surface of the small makeup mirror, ripple-like patterns spread out in circles, eventually becoming dark and deep.
Then, one bloody word after another stood out:
“Ask your questions.”
Such a scene was full of supernatural horror. Even if the person opposite was a "vengeful spirit" or a "zombie", they seemed to be frightened at this moment and did not dare to speak for a while.
Only Klein kept smiling, as if he was used to it all.
He had already told the Magic Mirror Arrodes not to ask questions that were too difficult or too sensitive, and not to act like a servant. If Sharon and Maric, who knew the situation better, hadn't asked questions that were more focused, Klein would definitely prefer to handle it privately and not expose the fact that he had such a "helper."
After a few seconds of silence, Maric took two steps forward, came to the table, and opened his mouth.
At this moment, Sharon's gentle but emotionless voice suddenly sounded:
"Let me ask."
Without waiting for Maric's response, she stood up, looking at the makeup mirror and said:
"The mummy of Tutankhamun II is a trap set by the Loen military against the Rose School, right?"
The blood-red words on the makeup mirror suddenly melted and slid down, leaving a trail of stains. Only one word barely remained, squirming and deforming into:
"right."
It was indeed a trap set by the Loen military against the Rose School. This could preliminarily rule out the possibility that the Rose School had a conspiracy against Miss Sharon and Maric. After all, the risk involved was far greater than the value of a Sequence 5 plus a Sequence 6. Even if the people of the Rose School could not restrain their desire for revenge, they would not be crazy enough to do this. Unless they originally wanted to deal with the Loen military and drag the traitor into it, but if that was the case, the best place to start the war would be the southern continent or the sea, not near Backlund. No one knew how many terrible guys were hiding here... As his mind was wandering, Klein saw the mirror surface return to its dark state, with new blood-red words emerging:
“According to the principle of reciprocity, it is my turn to ask questions.
"If you answer incorrectly, or lie, you will be punished."
He was quite obedient and didn't ask for any performance art... Klein nodded imperceptibly while looking at the pool table.
At this point, the previous sentence slowly fades away and new words appear:
"you……"
This bloody word froze for three full seconds before the sequel came:
"…Answer the relationship between the 'Bound God' and the 'Maternal Tree'."
For some reason, Klein felt that the latter part of the sentence seemed to be a lot darker than before. Fortunately, the question was not out of the ordinary, but he wanted to know the answer.
Sharon, wearing a black bonnet, looked at the makeup mirror and said without changing her expression:
“At the beginning of the Fifth Epoch, with the fall of the God of Death, the Eggers family gradually lost control of the Star Plateau and the Pas River Valley. Those places had their own extraordinary organization, the Rose School.
"In the beginning, there was no 'Matriarchal Tree', only the 'Bound God'. The Rose School advocated moderation and established a set of religious ritual systems, including laws. Official members all lived a frugal and low-desire life to cope with the sequelae of gaining power.
"Suddenly one day, the oracle began to include words like indulgence, and many people gradually changed and resumed the ancient and bloody primitive sacrificial tradition. Later, some high-ranking members of the school began to secretly claim that the 'bound god' was the incarnation of the 'Mother Tree of the Dead'."
It sounds like the "Bound God" has been infected or replaced by the "Main Tree" bit by bit... If this person was once a Sequence 0, then the "Main Tree" is really terrifying. No wonder it is hostile to all other gods... However, the "Bound God" may not be a Sequence 0. It is very likely that he is a fully activated "Uniqueness", or has two copies of the Sequence 1 Angel King, or even weaker. There is currently a lack of sufficient information to confirm... Klein frowned slightly and thought about the "Main Tree".
At this time, Sharon turned and asked:
“What are the problems with the Tutankhamun mummy?”
On the surface of the makeup mirror, the blood-red words squirmed and changed, evolving into a complete sentence:
"It is full of curses. It is the embodiment of the curse. There is a possibility that it will turn into a zombie on its own."
Is this mummy made of a "curse"? It is indeed a corpse left behind by a high-sequence expert... How can this be solved? Klein turned his head to look at Miss Sharon and Maric, and found that their expressions were calm enough, without any surprise, as if they had already known it, which meant that they had a solution. Of course, Sharon had almost no expression at all times, and was always calm.
After the "Magic Mirror" Arrodes finished answering, he raised his own question based on the principle of reciprocity:
"you……
"…What is the purpose of working hard to improve your rank?"
This time, it also begins with a bloody word, and after freezing for a few seconds, it is followed by a less colorful sentence.
Does this mean that Arrodes is hesitating, struggling, and fighting against himself? On the one hand, it can't restrain its nature and wants to ask difficult questions, but on the other hand, considering my instructions, it has to restrain itself? Klein smiled thoughtfully.
Sharon, wearing an intricate and exquisite long dress, stood there in silence for a while before she opened her lips and said:
"At first, it was because I didn't want to be bullied. Now, I want to have the ability to protect myself and my companions, to seek revenge, and to spread the concept of moderation... If everyone can exercise moderation, there will be no war, no killing, and no suffering."
Klein was a little surprised when he heard this, because in his impression, Miss Sharon rarely spoke like this.
This is not to say that the other party will not speak a long paragraph, but even if she speaks at length, she is extremely restrained and does not give too much description. Just like when she answered the first question just now, she simply restored the course of events. It seemed that she said a lot, but there was not a single redundant or subjective word. Now, the sentence she added at the end was obviously more wordy compared to her style.
Was this the opinion she had been thinking about over and over again in her heart and had suppressed for a long time without expressing? The chaotic reality of the southern continent full of disputes suddenly emerged in Klein's mind.
There were large numbers of enslaved indigenous people, the lower classes dying in large numbers from hunger and disease, and there were constant wars and human sacrifices.
If I were born in the South Continent and could live to this day, I would definitely hope for world peace and happiness for the people... Come to think of it, Miss Sharon and Maric don't look like typical South Continent people. Well, I heard that some of the upper class people in the ancient Highland Kingdom and Pers Kingdom were actually from the North Continent. That's true. Before the death, the North and South Continents could sail smoothly... Also, when Sharon mentioned revenge just now, the word was not very meaningful. It seemed that she had given up hope or didn't have such a strong desire? Klein sighed silently, listening to Sharon raise details one after another and answer questions one after another.
After clarifying the situation related to Tutankhamun II's mummy, Sharon asked again:
"Besides Mahmuds, which high-sequence experts will appear in this trap?"
On the surface of the dressing mirror, water ripples floated and finally solidified into brilliant light, covering all the light, leaving nothing else visible.
With Arrodes' ability, it should involve angels or "0" level seals, so he can't give an accurate answer... Klein retracted his gaze and smiled at Miss Sharon and Maric:
"It seems to be just as I expected. The Loen military has left a lot of room for maneuvers."
Sharon nodded slightly, still looking at the dressing mirror, waiting for the question from the mysterious being.
The bloody words squirmed, no longer intermittently like before, and appeared all at once:
"What do you think of your teacher?"
Teacher? Miss Sharon also has a teacher... Yes, as a temperance school, she was able to remain unaffected and stick to her path in the Rose School that had long since degenerated. There must be someone who provided her with shelter... Is this one of the reasons why she and Maric were able to escape? Klein looked forward to Sharon's answer with a sense of realization.
Sharon pursed her lips and said:
"I admire it."
...What was used? Klein was so shocked that he could hardly hold back his smile.
In the major extraordinary organizations, including the Orthodox Church, angels on earth are very rare, and there are only one or two. He just thought that Miss Sharon's teacher was a Sequence 4 Sequence 3 Saint, the strongest like "Sea King" Yan Cotman. Who knew that the other party used the honorific "". In Loen language, in ancient Fessac language, and even in Giant language and Elf language, these are words that are significantly different from he, she, and it!
After being shocked, Klein suddenly sighed: Miss Sharon's current condition largely indicates that her teacher is probably no longer around. Her and Maric's escape is probably the last struggle of the temperance leader in the Rose School. For the "**Mother Tree", it will either be infected or erased and made into a seal. There will be no other choice.
The surface of the dressing mirror became dark again, and all the bright red words disappeared.
After a long while, new words appeared on it:
"continue."
"I have no problem anymore, thank you for your help." Sharon spoke slowly, lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed.
As she finished her words, the dressing mirror suddenly returned to normal and the light in the billiard room was no longer dim.
Sharon turned to look at Klein and said in a normal voice:
“Let’s just give up on this matter.”
Obviously, she also understood what the ball of light that appeared when the mysterious being gave the final answer meant.
Klein shook his head and smiled slightly:
"Don't rush to make a decision. Let me ask you a few more questions. Maybe there is still a chance. It doesn't require taking too much risk."
At least my divination results indicate this is possible! He added silently in his heart.
"What's the matter?" Maric asked uncontrollably.