"On June 3, after discussing with Edwards and the others, I gave up the idea of reaching a tacit agreement with the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun. This could very well expose my true intentions, allowing the Soran family and the old nobles who support them to notice in advance and make targeted arrangements. Then things would become very difficult and dangerous."
"It's a pity that Green died in the Sea of Mist. He was the smartest one among us."
“Let’s make chaos, let’s make chaos! Only when chaos breaks out can I get a chance to fish in troubled waters! Only when the Sauron family can no longer clean up the situation, will the Eternal Sun Church be willing to acknowledge me!”
"Maybe I should give some help to those rebels, but how can I do it secretly and make it invisible to others?"
"On June 4, Zaratul of the Secret Order came to visit me secretly. It was very sudden."
…
What happened next? Klein was curious about the purpose of the Secret Order leader Zaratul looking for Roselle on the eve of the rebellion and coup, but he found that the next two pages of notes had nothing to do with this.
This caused him to feel an uncontrollable sense of annoyance.
Although these three diaries did not contain many detailed descriptions, but were simply the straightforward accounts of the parties involved, they still allowed Klein to feel the ups and downs of the famous incident in Intis in 1173, more than a hundred years ago.
The result was clearly recorded in the history textbooks. Roselle, as a colonel, quelled the rebellion, took advantage of the situation to launch a coup, changed the Kingdom of Intis into a republic, and appointed himself as consul.
In the following 19 years, he reformed the code, encouraged inventions, and safeguarded the industrial revolution, greatly improving the national strength. He also fought wars in the south and the north, bringing countries such as Lenburg, Masi, and Segar under his protection, and making the three northern continent powers, the Feysac Empire, the Kingdom of Loen, and the Kingdom of Feyneport, bow their heads one after another.
When he was about to complete 20 years as consul, at the end of 1192, Roselle changed the republic into an empire and called himself Caesar.
Less than six years later, he died in the White Maple Palace, ending the most legendary chapter in the history of the Fifth Epoch so far.
Klein recalled the information he had read, and felt more and more that Roselle's death was definitely not as simple as it seemed. Just like this famous incident, there must be a struggle between extraordinary people and a rebalancing of extraordinary forces behind it. It would not be the same as the description in the textbook.
“Green, one of the ‘Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ that Roselle mentioned, really died in the Misty Sea… In a previous diary entry, Roselle recorded that something was wrong with this ‘knight’. This seemed to be related to the island they discovered where many extraordinary creatures lived… It’s not only an adventure, but also a danger…” Klein thought of a previous record and turned to the fifth page of the diary with emotion.
The contents of this page were of little value. They included Roselle's comments after drinking the 1128 Olmire red wine, his disillusionment at meeting the object of his youth's admiration only to find that the lady had lost her figure and aged, and his decadent summary of being addicted to playing cards for a period of time.
Page 6 was pretty much the same, but the last item made Klein's eyes light up:
"On April 8, I have to send someone to investigate the matter of the Secret Order and get more information. I can't be passive again and let Zaratul lead me by the nose again."
So, did you find anything, Comrade Russell? Klein was unable to find the follow-up content, so he could only force himself to calm down and wait for the other six pages that "The Hanged Man" would submit at the next meeting.
He knew that the investigation data from more than a hundred years ago would probably not help him find any clues related to the Secret Society. After all, such a long time had passed, and except for the more special ones, many high-sequence powerhouses might have died of old age, not to mention the mid- and low-level members. But Klein believed that this could help him gain inspiration and grasp the public identities and activity patterns that the Secret Society was accustomed to using.
Putting down the six pages of the diary, Klein tapped the edge of the bronze table with his right index finger. His gaze slowly moved from Miss Justice to The Hanged Man and then to The Sun.
Oh, by the way, in the diary just now, Emperor Roselle had a description: "The Lord who created everything, the omniscient and almighty God." This is very close to the customs of the City of Silver. Where did he hear about it? The oldest and most secretive organization that secretly manipulates the world situation? Was this organization born before the "Forsaken Land of God" was created?
Hmm... Suddenly, Klein had a new idea, so he smiled quietly and said:
"Roselle mentioned some covered-up history and some simple common sense in his diary. The latter reminded me that I don't seem to have told you."
Audrey was suddenly in a trance, then half turned around and looked at the top of the ancient long table in surprise.
Mr. Fool took the initiative to mention the contents of Roselle's diary? What would be recorded in it? She was so excited that she completely forgot that she was just a "spectator".
Compared to her, "The Hanged Man" Alger was much more stable, but the movement of him straightening his back unconsciously still betrayed him mercilessly.
Only "Sun" Derrick always believed that the items Mr. Fool was interested in must contain many mysteries, but he didn't know Emperor Roselle and didn't know what this name meant in the Northern Continent. Therefore, he just couldn't hide his curiosity and didn't show anything unusual.
“Mr. Fool, what common sense did Emperor Roselle mention? I can pay you in exchange for this information.” Audrey couldn’t help but ask.
However, I want to talk to you alone! She added silently in her heart.
Klein chuckled and said:
"No, this is simple common sense."
"After seeing this part of the diary, as the convener of the Tarot Club, I think it is necessary for you all to know. Of course, I am well aware that some of you have already known it."
He was mainly referring to the "Sun". The City of Silver had a history of two to three thousand years, so it was impossible that they had not discovered the Beyonder characteristic, the Law of Immortality.
Moreover, they were in a relatively extreme environment. Even though the surrounding areas were not short of monsters in the darkness, sometimes they still might not be able to get the corresponding materials they wanted. For the sake of inheritance and the continuation of the entire city, it was not particularly unacceptable to use the extraordinary properties condensed from the remains of their predecessors to make potions.
For them, this may still be a sacred and glorious ceremony.
Of course, from previous conversations, Klein could tell that The Hanged Man also knew something.
What a pity. I can't always ask Miss Justice to pay the gold pounds and transfer the money to my followers... My followers also need to be impressive... I can't destroy the image of a strong person created by Mr. Azik... Well, I'll try again when I have a chance. After all, no matter how powerful a being is, there will be subordinates who run errands at the bottom, just like the "Sleepless Ones" of the Goddess of Night... No one would ever doubt that the Goddess of Night is not a true god just because the low-level night watchers are weak... Klein sighed silently.
"Thank you so much! Mr. Fool, you are so generous!" Audrey responded happily.
She repented for three seconds for her vulgarity in trying to buy information with money.
Klein stopped tapping his fingers and described in a calm tone:
"The first common sense is the law of the indestructibility of extraordinary characteristics. Extraordinary characteristics will not be destroyed or reduced. They will only be transferred from one thing to another."
I had unknowingly used the captain's tone... Klein's mouth curled up subconsciously.
It will not be destroyed, nor will it decrease. It will just transfer from one thing to another... Audrey chewed on Mr. Fool's description and felt that this simple sentence contained too much meaning.
Her emerald eyes, like gemstones, turned and seeing that neither The Hanged Man nor The Sun showed any signs of surprise or reflection, she immediately realized that these two Tarot Club members had known this law for a long time.
I’m the only one who doesn’t understand… She thought a little aggrievedly, but soon began to praise Mr. Fool’s kindness.
At this time, Klein added:
"So, after the death of an out-of-control Beyonder, he will leave behind an item with Beyonder properties. It may be the main material of a potion, or it may be a magical item that needs to be sealed. The same is true after the death of a normal Beyonder, but it will be equivalent to the corresponding potion without the auxiliary materials. Of course, it will also have certain Beyonder abilities and can be used as a semi-finished magical item."
Those few plain words instantly echoed in Audrey's mind, piling up layer by layer, rising higher and higher, and finally merging into a huge thunder.
Audrey thought of cannibalism, and of a question she had asked The Hanged Man before, which was whether the sequence pathway would be interrupted if the source of materials was cut off.
Now, she knew the answer, but she would rather not have heard it, as if she was having a nightmare!
How could it be so cruel? How could it be so dark? Audrey had seen some bad things involving the extraordinary before, but they were all caused by the vulgarity and evil of individuals, such as Mr. A and Qi Lingos, which did not affect her yearning and love for the mysterious realm and the extraordinary world.
However, this time, she discovered that the mysterious world itself was filled with gray and black.
Wake up, Audrey, you can't be naive anymore! Think about losing control. The cruelty and darkness described by Mr. Fool are foreseeable... Since you have chosen this path, you must walk on it bravely! Audrey consoled herself with a few words, and her mood eased a little.
She saw that the "Hanged Man" and the "Sun" were just making some habitual movements and seemed to be very clear about what had just happened.
Humph! Mr. Hanged Man is so mean. He wanted to trade this news with me! Hmm... This news is indeed worth a generous reward and is quite important, but this is only for us. In the eyes of Mr. Fool, it is just a simple common sense... Audrey suddenly felt like laughing. Her mood began to improve, and she slowly put aside the various extreme examples she had just thought of.
Klein was not surprised by the three members' reactions. He continued in a calm tone:
"The second common sense is the law of conservation of extraordinary characteristics within similar sequences."
Conservation of Extraordinary Characteristics... The Hanged Man slightly changed his sitting posture. He felt that he understood something, but he could not completely figure out what this law represented and what it contained.
"Justice" and "Sun" felt similarly to him, and were also unable to intuitively understand the true meaning of this law.
"Why is it a similar sequence?" Alger couldn't help but ask.
Klein smiled and replied:
"What will you give for answers?"
One of his ideas just now was that common sense is free, but explanations are charged, which is consistent with identity positioning and does not waste information.
Free is the most expensive.
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