“Fallen Creator…Fallen…” Alger, the “Hanged Man,” chewed over the Fool’s words, as if he was lost in thought.

But in his heart, what he felt in response was the other party's relaxed, natural and nonchalant attitude.

That is an attitude of looking at things head-on and being equal!

If it weren't for the previous experience in the ceremony, Alger might have thought that the Fool was just bluffing, using the means of elevating himself to intimidate himself and "justice", but now, he would rather believe that even if the Fool is not as good as the real Creator, he is close to that level.

It is a danger... but also an opportunity... Alger whispered silently, then said with a smile:

“Mr. Fool, your description is indeed more appropriate. According to our observations, among all the Beyonders who believe in the true Creator, no, the Fallen Creator, the proportion of those who are out of control is much higher than normal, and most of the rest are lunatics.”

This point was also mentioned in the Nighthawks' internal documents... and the so-called "madman" did not mean that he had lost his mind, but that his values ​​had become abnormally distorted... Klein remained seated and did not respond to the Hanged Man's words.

He was still considering how to properly inquire about the Secret Order and the "Joker" potion, but he was unable to find a method that suited his status.

It's a pity that this place is fundamentally different from online dating platforms. Otherwise, I could create a small account to join in and ask questions that I am not convenient to ask... Maybe one day, I will learn magic similar to mirroring and try it out. For example, let half of the members be my small accounts...

There are twenty-two chairs here and twenty-two Tarot cards. The correspondence is perfect. But when I "wanted" a temple, I hadn't even called myself "The Fool" or thought of establishing a Tarot Club. Hmm, does this symbolize the twenty-two sequential paths?

I want a temple, so a temple appears. I want a "small trumpet", will a "small trumpet" appear...

Seeing that the Fool, who was shrouded in thick gray fog, did not speak again, Audrey, Justice, spoke half with a sigh and half with curiosity:

"It sounds scary. Hmm, Mr. 'Hanged Man', can you tell me in detail about the various mysterious organizations and secret sects? It is difficult for me to come into contact with these in my daily life. I can only learn about them through you. I will pay you. What do you want?"

Good question! Miss Justice, you have taken on the responsibility of my trumpet to some extent... In this case, The Hanged Man will definitely mention the matter of the Secret Order... You are the best supporting actor! Klein was refreshed after hearing this, but he did not let his emotions show through his expression or actions.

Alger thought for a moment and said:

"I need a sum of money, 1,000 pounds, preferably in non-consecutive bills, or freshly mined gems, calculated based on the monthly average price of the Backlund Jewelry Market."

1,000 pounds? This is a huge amount of cash, enough to buy a house in the upscale district of Tingen City! Not everyone can come up with it at once... The captain's annual salary is this, right? Hayley's "death compensation" is only 300 pounds... Although Miss Justice is a noble, she obviously did not inherit the family property, so she can only get the corresponding annuity income... Well, no wonder the Hanged Man said that gems can be used to offset it... Klein is particularly sensitive to money numbers, but fortunately, he is surrounded by thick gray fog.

For a single lady or woman, 2,000 pounds can allow her to live a decent life for the rest of her life!

——The stable annuity income of 2,000 pounds is around 100 pounds.

"1,000 pounds?" Audrey blurted out in surprise, then replied in a brisk and cheerful tone, "No problem. Will you still send it to the same address as before?"

Judging from Miss Justice's tone, she felt it was cheap? Klein didn't let his eyes shift.

Alger was silent for more than twenty seconds before he said:

"Yes, in the 'Warrior and the Sea' bar on Pelican Street in the White Rose District of Prids Harbor. To the owner, Williams. He said the 'Captain' wanted it."

"Okay." Audrey leaned back slightly, posing as a "spectator" and said, "Mr. Hanged Man, you may begin."

Alger glanced at the Fool, pondered for a moment, and slowly spoke:

"Let's start with the Moss Ascetic Order. It is the earliest secret organization. Of course, many people believe that the earliest secret organizations should be the Church of the Goddess of Night, the Church of Mother Earth, and the Church of the God of War."

"These people must be members of the Church of the Lord of Storms, the Church of the Eternal Sun, or the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom," Audrey retorted glumly.

The Goddess's Church is the earliest secret organization? This was the first time Klein had heard such a statement.

What exactly happened in the Quaternary Period, or the Tertiary Period?

Alger smiled and said:

"These truths have long been buried in ancient history. The only thing that is certain is that no one has ever said that the Church of the Lord of Storms, the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun, and the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom were once secret organizations."

"Okay, let's save time and get back to the point. The Moss Ascetic Order was first formed by several humans who viewed the blasphemous slate. They believe in an impersonal god called the Hidden Sage."

"This is described as a deity, but it is closer to an idea, a natural law. For example, everything is a number, and the Hidden Sage is the embodiment of the spiritual number. For example, knowledge is supreme, and the Hidden Sage is knowledge itself. Therefore, the early Moss Ascetic Order was a very respected organization, and had a good relationship with all major churches."

"The members of this organization use penance to fight against loss of control and neutralize the effects of the remaining potions. They also strictly keep secrets, adhere to morality and precepts, and believe that people will continue to reincarnate after death..."

"The Sequence 9 they possess is called 'Secret Peer'... The term 'Wizard' also originated from this organization."

Audrey savored the description of the "Hanged Man" and asked sharply:

"You said the early Morse Trappists were a very respectable organization. Aren't they now?"

Alger nodded barely noticeably and said:

"Yes, they have degenerated into an evil organization."

"Why? I think their philosophy is good and normal." Audrey expressed her doubts.

This was also what Klein was wondering. The information he could access due to his confidentiality level did not record the reason for the fall of the Moss Ascetic Order.

Alger glanced at the profound and silent Fool again and said, “Hmm.”

"I don't know the real reason, which may have been completely covered by the dust of history, but I know a horrifying explanation."

"In that explanation, the main reason for the fall of the Moss Ascetic Order was that the god they believed in, the 'Hidden Sage', was alive!"

"He has become a personified evil god!"

"Alive? How... could he be alive?" Audrey asked in an unimaginable and incomprehensible tone.

She unknowingly withdrew from the "audience" state.

It was just like a ghost story... and that "ghost" was actually a spirit... Klein's heart was also filled with a storm.

"I'm sorry, no one knows the answer." Alger wanted to pretend to be casual and say, "Maybe Mr. Fool knows," but he forced himself to resist the urge.

Because he had already tried it once today, on the edge of danger.

There is a sentence in the seventh section of the fifth chapter of the Book of Storms. Alger still remembers it clearly:

“You shall not tempt God!”

Audrey calmed down, didn't ask any more questions, and gestured to continue.

Klein remained seated and silent, verifying what The Hanged Man said with what he knew.

In the end, he found that there were four points he needed to pay attention to:

"First, the Witch Cult was also known as the Witch Family in the Fourth Epoch. At that time, they had very few members and relied on bloodline reproduction to survive. They would kill the fathers of their children and abandon male babies, so all the members were female. Of course, this is all Alger's statement, and whether it is true or not cannot be verified for the time being."

"Second, the Spiritual Cult that believes in death and the Rose School that likes bloody sacrifices both originated in the Southern Continent. After the colonial era, they were almost destroyed by the Seven Gods Church, but they also spread to the Northern Continent."

"Third, the Psychological Alchemy Society is currently similar to the early Moss Ascetic Order. They believe in impersonal existence and believe that human spirit can derive everything."

"Fourth, the Secret Order is the least active organization among all secret organizations, and therefore the least understood by others. Every time they appear, they seem to be just chasing something or looking for something."

What are you chasing? What are you looking for? Klein suddenly thought of the diary he had just read: Zaratul, the leader of the Secret Order, cooperated with Roselle in order to obtain a relic of the Antigonus family.

Their purpose of appearing this time was to retrieve the lost notes, the Antigonus family's notes... Klein narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling that he seemed to have grasped the core elements of the Secret Order's actions:

They are after what's left of the Antigonus family!

Klein resisted the urge to tap the edge of the table, his mind racing with thoughts:

Well, they are looking for traces of the remnants of the Antigonus family?

If you want to get the formula of the "Joker" potion from the Secret Order, you need to start from this aspect?

After exchanging information for a while, Klein announced that the gathering was over.

"Follow your will." Audrey and Alger stood up at the same time.

After the connection was severed and they shattered and disappeared, Klein rubbed his brows and tried to imagine a "small trumpet".

As soon as he finished his thought, he saw a figure appear at the bottom of the long bronze table. The figure was wearing a black tuxedo and a half-high silk hat. His expression was dull and his movements were clumsy. Even though it was shrouded in illusory gray fog, it was obvious that something was wrong with it.

No way... Klein experimented several more times, sighed, and gave up the idea of ​​creating a secondary account.

After trying something else, he continued to sit above the gray mist, at the head of the long bronze table, thinking about Audrey's previous words, and curiously cast his eyes toward those illusory, crimson stars.

After a moment of silence, Klein began to contact the stars in a way that responded to prayers rather than establishing a connection.

In the peace and silence, he did not obtain any information from the dozen or so crimson stars nearby.

Only by establishing a connection and pulling people into the gray fog can we "respond"? Klein nodded thoughtfully, feeling a little disappointed.

He didn't want to force others into this mysterious space against their will.

Hmm... Klein started to prepare to leave, but out of inertia he came into contact with a nearby illusory star.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a faint and unclear "prayer" in the deep red!

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