A flash of lightning flashed across the deep sky, illuminating the entire Silver City, but it did not last long. It soon faded away, leaving the world in darkness.
After Derrick Berg opened his eyes, he immediately got out of bed and ran straight to the door.
As he walked, he slowed down his pace, with an obvious look of embarrassment on his face.
How should I tell the Chief about the Creator's relics? Should I just tell him that I have taken a fancy to an item? No, that's not possible. Although according to Mr. Hanged Man, the Chief has a tacit understanding about similar matters, I still feel that I shouldn't be so direct... Derrick has always been a shy boy. Even when his parents were alive, he rarely asked for things.
He stopped where he was, and carefully recalled the performance of Miss Justice, Mr. Hanged Man and other Tarot Club members who were good at conversation, hoping to find a reasonable excuse by imitating them.
After simulating for a long time, Derrick gritted his teeth and decided to be more direct.
He picked up "Thor's Roar", opened the door, walked into the street, and headed towards the Twin Towers in the north of the city.
Along the way, many residents of Silver City came out of their homes with smiles on their faces and gathered towards the training ground.
This period of time is the "season" for the harvest of black-faced grass, the "festival" for Silver City to worship the Creator, and one of the few days of the year when people who are struggling to survive in the darkness can be happy from the bottom of their hearts.
Looking at the children who were still bouncing as they walked, and the adults who were wearing black grass amulets and rings, and listening to their discussions and occasional songs, Derrick gradually calmed down and his steps became more and more determined.
He came to the round tower among the twin towers. After being informed, he met Colin Iliad, the chief of the "Six-Man Council", in a room at the top of the tower.
This "demon hunter" was the same as usual, with messy gray hair that looked neglected, deep nasolabial folds on his face, and some old scars that were deep or twisted. His light blue eyes were deep and experienced, as if they could see through people's hearts.
After Derrick finished his greeting, he nodded and said:
"How is your mastery of the 'Priest of Light' potion going?"
This refers to the spiritual convergence and the mastery of the corresponding divine arts.
Derrick answered frankly:
“Not even close.”
"Well, don't worry. The other members of the exploration team are not ready yet. They still need some time, just like Lovia, to collect and look for materials for promotion." Colin Iliad mentioned casually.
As expected, Elder Lovia will also participate in this exploration of the "Giant King's Court"... Is she trying to open the Demigod Gate? Derrick was stunned for two seconds and asked without disguising:
"Does Elder Lovia have a follow-up potion formula?"
This was a problem that had plagued the elder “shepherd,” preventing her from becoming a demigod for many years.
"Yes," Colin replied in the affirmative, but gave no explanation.
He then asked:
"What's your business this time?"
Derrick felt a little anxious after hearing this. He did not make any request, but still said directly:
"Your Excellency, I have discovered a relic of the Creator. It corresponds to Sequence 4 'No Darkness' of the 'Sun' Path."
Colin Iliad, a tall and strong man in a linen shirt, fixed his eyes, and his expression changed.
It contained such complex and indescribable emotions that Derrick froze in place, forgetting what to say next.
In the unspeakable silence, Demon Hunter Colin spoke in a slightly low voice:
"Relic?"
Derrick's eyes narrowed, and he realized that he had accidentally said something serious.
He suffered for a long time over the possibility that the Creator had been eaten, completely perished, and would never return, to the point that he developed the illusion that this was common sense.
Facing the chief's question and gaze, Derrick fell silent, not knowing how to explain for a moment.
He hesitated for several seconds, and finally opened his mouth with difficulty:
“Yes, relics.
"The kings have betrayed the Lord..."
He subconsciously adopted the name given to the Angel Kings by the clergyman in the afternoon town.
Colin looked at Derrick, just looked at Derrick like that, his light blue eyes seemed to lose focus for a moment.
The "demon hunter" did not speak for a long time. After nearly a minute, he spoke calmly:
"I see."
His voice unconsciously became a little low, and he did not ask Derrick where the Creator's relic he found was, what it looked like, and what its specific function was.
His eyes regained their deep feeling, and he did not continue the previous topic, but said:
"You have become Sequence 5 and are now qualified to know what Saint-level Sealed Objects there are in Silver City. Once you are able to gather your spiritual power well and fully master divine arts, I will give you the corresponding information and lead you to the place where they are sealed.
"If you can match with a certain holy seal and reduce its negative effects, then you can control it."
The compatibility here refers to the fact that Derrick's spirit is similar enough to the spiritual imprint of the high-sequence strongman remaining in the seal to reduce the terrible negative effects through a certain degree of deception.
——In the City of Silver, there is no shortage of commonly used Beyonder characteristics and materials, and everyone has mastered the role-playing method. The main obstacle to their advancement is the difficulty in meeting the conditions of the ritual. Sometimes, the lack of a potion formula does not prevent Sequence 8 from advancing to Sequence 7, or Sequence 7 from advancing to Sequence 6. As long as the previous advancement was achieved through the correct method of taking potions and it has been thoroughly digested, then if you are willing to take the risk this time, you can try to directly swallow the Beyonder characteristics to advance, and the probability of success is not too low. However, from Sequence 6 to Sequence 5, without the assistance of a ritual, the probability of success is very low.
Therefore, in the City of Silver, Sequence 6 existed in large numbers, while Sequence 5 began to become rare, and was a class that was highly valued.
Why did the Chief suddenly bring up this matter... Does he mean that we can use the selected Saint-level Sealed Artifact to exchange for the Creator's Relic? I haven't expressed my meaning in this regard yet... Well, when the time comes, I will first offer the information to Mr. Fool and see which one can please Him... Derrick was stunned for a few seconds before he suddenly realized something and nodded solemnly:
"Yes, Your Excellency the Chief."
Without saying anything more, he said his goodbyes and left to attend the harvest festival.
Demon Hunter Colin watched his back disappear through the door, then slowly walked to the window and cast his gaze towards the altar near the training ground.
Many people had already gathered there, surrounding the altar of the Creator, performing ancient dances to please the gods, or opening their throats to sing praises to the great being.
They all had obvious smiles on their faces and their eyes were full of longing and expectation, as if if they persisted for a few more years, the Creator would return and all suffering would end.
Such expectations have been shattered time and time again over the past two or three thousand years, but have risen again and again, supporting people's hearts and fighting against despair and depression.
Colin Iliad stood by the window, watching intently and seriously.
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Backlund, Böklund Street.
After returning to the real world from above the gray fog, Klein felt rather heavy-hearted.
The page in Emperor Roselle's diary allowed him to glimpse the secret of the "audience" and understand how dangerous it would be to continue investigating the king's affairs - even with the support of the Church of Evernight and the protection of the goddess, it was not that safe.
The main reason is that the goddess is trying to digest the "uniqueness" of the "God of Death" path, and she won't be able to descend for a long time... I hope the Lord of Storms and the God of Steam and Machinery can respond in time at the critical moment... No matter what, I have Ms. Arianna, Will Auceptin, and Pales Zoroast. Even if I face the King of Angels, I am not doomed to die. Even if I die, they still have a chance to take back my body... The longer I hold on, the greater my hope of survival... Klein relieved the pressure in a self-deprecating way.
Before, when he was above the gray fog, he had already thought about the focus of the next investigation, which was to track down the "White Saint" Katarina and the witch Triss, whose sequence was currently unknown. As for Hvin Rambis, as long as the other party did not take the initiative to contact Miss "Justice", he would try not to look for him, so as to avoid encountering an unpredictable accident.
On the one hand, I will wait for feedback from Miss Judgment, and on the other hand, I will try to find Vice Admiral Disease and rely on blood connection to lock onto the White Saint. This possibility is not too great. The three major churches can definitely think of this method. The Witch Cult will not be without a response... I will have Danitz try to collect items related to Vice Admiral Disease. I will use the gray fog that can block interference for divination... Well, by the way, let him ask about Anderson's situation. This is not urgent. The Darkless Cross is undergoing experiments... Klein retracted his thoughts and got out of bed.
——He had used the suppression of the gray fog to tie the magical item "Darkless Cross" and "Severed Finger" together, to see if any extraordinary properties would emerge next time he went up.
After resting at home for a while, Klein changed his clothes and went out with his personal servant Enuni, preparing to go to St. Samuel Church to pray, and then take a look around the "Loen Charity Student Aid Fund".
This valet was not actually the "winner" but Qonas Kilger. The real Enuni had already used the "Flower of Blood" ring to transform into flesh and blood and hid in the stomach of the "Fallen Count".
At this time, the weather in Backlund was seasonally gloomy. The gas lamps surrounded by iron grids on both sides of the road had not yet been lit, and a few lights were sparsely lit in the houses on both sides.
Klein watched all this with a blank expression. He took a carriage from Böklund Street to Pestfield Street, prayed at St. Samuel's Church, put on his hat, took his cane, and walked to the "Loen Charity Student Aid Fund".
As he approached the door, he heard the sound of bells and watched Miss Audrey riding a modified, barless, and rather exquisite bicycle out of the alley nearby.
She was wearing a simple white dress and a pair of black leather shoes. Her blonde hair was simply tied up and her blue eyes were looking at the road seriously. On the seat behind her was a big golden retriever who could keep his balance no matter how the bicycle swayed.
Noticing the gentleman with gray hair in front of her and a refined demeanor, Audrey raised the corners of her mouth slightly, smiled brightly, and greeted him in a brisk tone:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Dantes."
"Good afternoon, Miss Audrey. You seem to be in a good mood." Klein watched her brake her bicycle and support herself with her feet.
Audrey pursed her lips and her smile brightened a little:
"You're right. I'm in a really good mood. After riding a few laps like this, I feel like all my worries have disappeared."
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