Mystery: The New Dark Emperor Arrives

Chapter 556 There is no middleman who does not make a profit
The "Emperor"'s reminder is like reminding everyone that "water is a poison", which has the illusion of subverting cognition.

But according to what Hobert said before, everyone immediately understood: there is danger in the stars!

Cattleya simply asked: "Mr. Emperor, how many 'gods above' are there in the starry sky?"

Hobert replied: "I don't know."

This kind of question cannot be answered yet, at least not in this semi-gift type of question, at least not until after Klein becomes an angel.

"I heard that there is a 'Celestial Sect' in the Rhoad Islands," Hobert continued: "As far as I know, it is a subordinate organization of the 'Rose School'.

"I heard rumors that the origin of this sect is that there were extraordinary people who loved astronomy and accidentally saw things they shouldn't have seen with the astronomical telescope."

Klein after the gray mist: I know too much about this sect, and I also know that they are related to the "Rose School of Thought". I didn't expect that their death-seeking behavior is reflected in all aspects.

Forsi was a little scared: Fortunately, although I like the starry sky, I have never seen it with an astronomical telescope.Well, speaking of it, although I like the stars, I rarely have time to appreciate them. I used to be busy writing books, and now I am busy with auction houses and entertainment centers.

Audrey lamented: Without the stars, there would seem to be a lot less romance in life!Why?Now that I think about it, I rarely see the stars!Not only because of the thick fog in Backlund, I rarely go to see the stars in the manor in the fief.

There was no starry sky to see from "Little Sun", and neither Alger nor Emlyn noticed this.

Cattleya thought for a moment and suddenly asked: "Mr. Emperor, after you said this, I suddenly recalled that if it were not for ritual needs or necessary mystical observations, I would not look up at the starry sky.

"I didn't think anything of it before, but now I think it's a bit weird."

Hobert was stunned for a moment before saying, "Maybe, maybe this is an escape from our spirituality?"

He paused and added: "It's not just extraordinary people. Think about it this way, I have seen people lamenting in newspapers and magazines more than once that modern people are so busy that they don't even have time to appreciate the stars.

"Could it be that everyone's spirituality is trying to avoid contact with the starry sky?"

Everyone was stunned. This was the first time they heard of this idea, but it seemed to make some sense.

"Can ordinary people's spirituality react like this?" Forsi asked the question in everyone's mind.

Hobert thought about it for a while and then said: "I didn't take the spirituality of ordinary people too seriously before, but if I think about it seriously, it should be possible.

"After all, the danger in the starry sky is so great that even if you don't know the specific source of the danger, you can still avoid it.

"Of course, this may also be due to fear deep in people's consciousness. In distant ancient times, someone may have seen that huge danger, and the danger was so great that it can be written into the depths of human consciousness.

"So people's current spirituality is just a reaction based on subconscious information."

Finally, he spread his hands and said, "This is just my guess."

These words made the hall fall silent again.

Klein nodded secretly behind the gray mist: This is very mysterious.

Audrey also thought for a few seconds and then said: "Based on my experience of exploring the 'ocean of collective consciousness', I do seem to feel the common fear of mankind in the ocean of collective consciousness.

"It stands to reason that those fears affect people's subconscious and cause us to have subconscious stress responses."

Other members also recalled that they had previously discussed that the common fears of mankind may include the fear of the ancient gods from the ancient people.

The "gods above" should be more terrifying than the ancient gods. The fear of them will definitely leave some indelible traces in the subconscious.

"This question cannot be verified for the time being. We will have time to fill in the specific theory later." Hobert's words interrupted everyone's thoughts: "No matter what, try not to look up at the stars in the future."

Everyone thinks that what the "Emperor" said makes sense. After all, even the Extraordinaries of the "Imaginary" path may not have a very in-depth study of human collective consciousness. If you sit here and think about it, you will only get some specious conjectures.

Hobert continued: “The second thing is, never answer the call of the unknown.

"It was also mentioned in the information I briefly announced before. During my exploration of the tomb of an extraordinary person, I learned that an angel from the 'Gate' path was contaminated.

"According to the documents in the tomb, we learned that the deceased Extraordinary was a descendant of the Antigonus family. They have been seeking ways to be promoted to angels."

Klein and Forsi both listened to this information very seriously. Of course, they both still remembered the information previously announced by the emperor.

At that time, Klein wanted to exchange more detailed information with the "Emperor", but he had no money at the time.

Just listen to the "Emperor" continue: "One of their 'high-sequence' extraordinary people heard the call from the stars, and with the help of that call, he became an angel of the 'Gate' path.

"But after becoming an angel, he began to have an uncontrollable desire to go to the starry sky. Later, he was completely polluted in the starry sky. After returning from the starry sky, he polluted his own people!"

Hobert said solemnly: "This matter is an important revelation, and I believe I don't need to say this revelation. Everyone has heard it before: Don't respond to any unknown calls!
"Because the call from the stars will not only contaminate a person, but also contaminate the relatives and friends around him."

The other members nodded slightly. The education they received was more about "Don't pray to strange existences." As for not responding to strange calls, they didn't hear many corresponding warnings.

Klein and Cattleya thought almost at the same time: Russell (the Great Emperor) responded to the strange call and was contaminated as a result.

"The third point is to pay attention to those Extraordinaries or organizations that are crazy, bloodthirsty or have poor self-control." Hobert said: "The Extraordinaries of the Righteous God Church are basically very rational. Mr. Fool and the "Founder" The dependents generally have strong self-control abilities.

"Those extraordinary organizations that carry out bloody sacrifices at every turn, or carry out some killings at every turn, are without exception either affiliated with the evil god, or have something to do with the 'gods above'.

"Just like the 'Rose School' and 'Celestial Sect' I mentioned before, these are extraordinary organizations that are definitely 'above the gods' so far.

"Everyone must be vigilant, and if you have the opportunity, you can also attack easily."

Everyone understands this very well, and at the same time has a new understanding of the "Rose School".

Alger has even been pondering: Could the fight against "God Above" be the cooperation between Mr. Fool and the "Creator"?
Hobert continued: "The fourth point is also something I discovered during my recent operation: Be careful of those who have extraordinary abilities beyond the 22 paths."

The other members were stunned. They originally thought that the next reminder was something that would make their ears grow calluses when they heard it, but suddenly a "Ability Beyond the 22 Extraordinary Paths" appeared!
Before anyone could ask questions, Hobert further explained: "As we all know, all extraordinary abilities fall within the scope of the 22 extraordinary paths, but in an operation not long ago, I encountered someone who was not in these categories. Some extraordinary abilities.

"According to the information released to us by the 'creator', these extraordinary abilities come from gifts from 'gods above'!

"Extraordinary people who have been gifted can use some extraordinary abilities that we have never seen before."

Cattleya asked almost immediately: "How long can these extraordinary abilities last?"

"As far as I know, it's almost the same as an extraordinary ability." Hobert replied: "As long as 'Beyond God' doesn't take it back, it can be used permanently."

This once again surprised everyone, and Audrey then asked: "How did 'Beyond the Gods' do it?"

"I have only figured out the relevant theory recently." Regarding this, Hobert did not hide anything: "This is a bit similar to some of the gifts of the 'Lord of Storms' to the 'Wind Blessed'.

"The 'wind-blessed ones' who have received this gift can use more abilities related to storms, thunder, lightning, and waves than the 'wind-blessed ones' who have not received the gift."

Alger nodded slowly when he heard this, that was indeed the case.

Hobert continued: "Other gods should have similar gift abilities, but there is a problem of duration.

"And 'Beyond the Gods' are at a higher level than the gods, so their gifts can be maintained for a long time.

"Currently, the specific way to obtain power is through a special sacrificial ceremony. I believe that in this ceremony, the recipient should be transformed from the physical to the spiritual by the 'gods above', so that they can be used for a long time. The power of the gift.”

Klein manipulated the "world" and lamented: "I didn't realize before that 'Beyond the Gods' could already affect the real world so deeply."

Others also had similar emotions in their hearts at this time.

Emlyn asked: "How should we deal with these recipients? Will we be contaminated if we come into contact with them?"

He thought that he would have to hunt the believers of the "Primordial Moon" next. Regardless of whether the "Primordial Moon" was the one on the Crimson Moon, or the one who had been interfering with him, he was "above the gods."

So his hunt is likely to encounter what the "Emperor" calls the "Given Ones," which are some unheard of enemies to him.

"For now, we can just treat them as normal Extraordinaries." Hobert said: "Except for being a little extreme in some things, they haven't seen any difference from other Extraordinaries yet.

"It's just that you need to note that their extraordinary abilities have never been heard of before, and they are somewhat difficult to guard against."

Emlyn breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

Hobert reminded again: "The above is what everyone needs to pay attention to, and it is also the main means by which 'Beyond God' currently affects the real world."

Cattleya frowned: "If you don't tell me, you don't know. It turns out that there is such a high-level danger around us."

Klein thought of a lot. First of all, he had a basic understanding of the old state: currently it can only affect the real world to a small extent.

Then he was certain that there must be something blocking the invasion of the North and South Continents by the "gods above". It might be the Seven Gods, or it might be some other force.

Others also made corresponding associations, but basically they all felt that the world was too dangerous.

After waiting for a few seconds, Klein saw that everyone was deep in thought, and then manipulated "The World" to say to Hobert: "I hope to get the information you just mentioned about the Antigonus family."

Hobert nodded: "Yes, but this involves information such as Mr. Gate and the Original Moon, and it cannot be exchanged for free, so my asking price is 1000 pounds!"

Klein was stunned. He didn't expect that the "Primordial Moon" was involved again. This time the Tarot Club was almost turning into a "Primordial Moon" event.At the same time, Forsi and Cattleya's eyes immediately lit up after hearing that Mr. "Gate" was also involved. They had already decided to join the transaction again.

Emlyn and Audrey heard that it was related to the "Primordial Moon" and decided to join the transaction again.

Emlyn felt that the "primordial moon" seemed to be closely related to him, while Audrey was simply curious.

Both Alger and "Little Sun" are not very interested in this transaction. "Little Sun" is really not interested because these "gods above" don't seem to have affected the "Gods Abandoned Land" yet.

And Alger is because he has been relatively poor recently.

The last five members are willing to carry out the next transaction with the "Emperor", and each person will share the reward of 200 pounds equally.

Hobert briefly talked about the origin of the notebook, and then Klein knew that the properties of the human skin shadow and the eyes of the six-winged gargoyle that were previously traded were obtained by Hobert during this operation. .

Then Hobert began to briefly describe the contents of the note. The author of the note was Colin Antigonus. There were three demigods in Colin's ancestors, and they seemed to often hear the murmurs from their ancestors.

So they think that the ancestors should still be alive, but they don’t know where they are sealed?

One of the demigods went to look for the legendary "Land of Night", where their ancestors were said to come from. Finally, he finally found clear clues and believed that the "Land of Night" should be in the Honakis Mountains.

After making sufficient preparations, he went to the Hornages Mountains to search for it, but he never returned.

Hearing this, Klein said in his heart: Fortunately, I endured my curiosity before and did not go to the Honakis Mountains. Even the demigods of the Antigonus family would have disappeared without a trace, let alone a "Secret Puppet Master".

Then he thought: So, maybe the ancestors of the Antigonus family are indeed somewhere in the Hornakis Mountains?
This reminded Klein of the situation he had divined before, the dilapidated palace, and the sight of the worms entwined and wriggling on the chair deep in the palace.

Hobert continued: "Colin's ancestors also tried to use sacrifices and prayers to find the whereabouts of their ancestor Antigonus, but they never received a response.

"They were not discouraged. One day, with their unremitting efforts, they finally got a response. However, all the people in the sacrifice lost control, or became madmen, and another demigod was killed."

Klein behind the gray mist smiled slightly: I know this is a tragedy, but I just want to laugh.

Forsi said thoughtfully: "Perhaps this is the family of Extraordinaries. When no enemies bring them any danger, their ancestors are the greatest danger."

If you think about it carefully, the situation of the Abraham family and the Antigonus family is similar, except that the Abraham family had to find Mr. Door because of the "curse", while the Antigonus family "asked for it".

Other members involved in the transaction also had their own feelings. Basically, they all lamented that dangers in the extraordinary world are everywhere.

At this time, "The World" asked the "Emperor" in a hoarse voice: "Are the ancestors of the Antigonus family really in the Honakis Mountains?"

Hobert smiled and said: "This issue does not fall within the scope of this transaction."

He said in his heart: I need more money.

This wasn't because he was stingy, but because this transaction was originally a friendship deal, he couldn't possibly provide too much important information.

Klein did not continue to ask. He actually already had a rough guess in his mind. According to the information provided by Hobert, he now knew for sure that the Honakis Mountains were dangerous, and he completely rejected the idea of ​​going to the Honakis Mountains. .If I have to go there in the future, it won't be too late to initiate further transactions with the emperor.

Audrey asked curiously: "Mr. Emperor, why do their sacrifices get a response? Does this mean that their ancestors are really not dead? It's just that they are in a strange state."

Klein secretly extended his thumb to Audrey in his heart.

Hobert said: "The main transactions this time are between the Antigonus family, Mr. Door, and the Original Moon.

"I will not give a clear answer to this question for the time being."

He paused and then said: "Let's do this, I will bundle some information and conjectures about Adam, Amon and Antigonus, and find an opportunity for us to conduct a transaction together.

"But I think there is no need to know these things unless you need this information."

Audrey nodded, indicating that she understood.

Then she recalled that the "Emperor" had said a long time ago that Antigonus had two friends. He guessed that those two friends were Amon and Adam, right?
Hobert continued to describe the contents of the note. The only remaining demigod of the Antigonus family was originally an "ancient scholar". He accidentally obtained a copy of the extraordinary characteristics of the adjacent path "Planeswalker".

With the help of a secret being, he became an angel of the "Gate" pathway. This newly promoted angel was named Spike Antigonus.

According to Spike's self-report, the hidden existence that provided help was of a high status, and seemed to be the god of the "Gate" pathway, but it didn't look like it.

The hidden existence said that the ancestor of Antigonus was sealed in a place with him. Because of his special way, he was able to project power to the real world and hear his call, but Antigonus could not do it. to this point.

In addition, the information given by this mysterious being is very contradictory. One moment, Spike is asked to find him and rescue the ancestors of the Antigonus family, and the other moment, Spike is told not to go.

In the end, Spike answered the call and entered the starry sky in order to save his ancestors.

Hearing that the other members here, based on some information previously released by the "Emperor", were somewhat surprised that this angel named Spike came back later!
Theoretically, it is possible that He will never return.

Just listen to Hobert continue: "According to Spike's self-report, he followed that call and came to a strange planet.

“There seem to have been signs of human activity there, with huge temples and large cities.

"But now there is only wasteland left there. Following the voice of calling, Spike came to an abandoned temple.

“There are tall stone pillars and exquisite sculptures in that temple.

"At the end of the temple are magical doors that are superimposed on each other.

"Through that door, you can see a beautiful full moon. It seems to be the moon hanging in the sky, but it looks so beautiful that you can't take your eyes away.

"Then Spike heard that divine voice, and he willingly knelt down on one knee to serve that voice and the moon in front of him."

Everyone who had made the previous transaction immediately realized that it was obviously the "Original Moon"!
Then everyone thought about the door again, and Forsi asked: "Is that door stacked on top of each other Mr. Door?"

Hobert said: "I think it is part of Mr. Gate's power, based on some information about the 'High Sequence' Extraordinaries of the 'Gate' pathway, given by the 'Founder'.

"We speculate that that planet may have believed in Mr. Door, or there may be legends about Mr. Door. In short, the intelligent life on that planet built a huge palace for Mr. Door.

"That civilization may have perished after Mr. Gate was contaminated or sealed."

A civilization from another planet!Klein suddenly felt a bit sci-fi.

Audrey only learned today that "high-sequence" Beyonders can really affect intelligent creatures on other planets, which made her unable to help but wonder and yearn for it.

But in the end, I can only sigh: Unfortunately, the stars are too dangerous to go to other planets.

The most regrettable thing is Forsi: I can obviously go to other planets and see other civilizations in the future, but I can't go.

At this gathering, Cattleya, who heard this information for the first time, asked: "In other words, Mr. Gate has been contaminating some Beyonders."

Hobert nodded: "Yes.

"So I said, if one day you understand the content of Mr. Door's call, you have either become strong enough, or Mr. Door is tempting you to go to the stars."

Cattleya recalled the "Emperor's" words before and nodded thoughtfully.

Finally, Hobert said: "This angel named Spike has forgotten that his original intention was to rescue his ancestors, which is enough to prove that he has been contaminated and has become a loyal believer of the 'Primordial Moon'."

Everyone nodded slowly, agreeing with this conclusion.

With the end of this round of trading, this Tarot session is coming to an end.

After chatting some more about their respective experiences last week, Klein announced that the gathering was over.

After watching the members leave one by one, and completing the sacrifice and gift ceremony among the members, Klein returned to the real world, took out the paper crane that had become very fragile, and unfolded it gently.

Then he planned to ask all the questions he had accumulated recently at once, so he sharpened his pencil with a knife and wrote very small letters: Someone hopes to get good luck in a short time and offers a very good price. I wonder if you are interested?

Does your cord blood count as the blood of a mythical creature?If so, what would it cost me to get a drop?
Do you know how to make a spell using the 'Insect of Time'?
After he finished writing, he carefully folded the paper crane again.

Then he fell on the bed and meditated into dreamland.

In a daze, Klein suddenly woke up and saw the barren black plain.

All the way into the dark spiers of smoke in the plain, passing through the chaotic and abnormal layout, he came to the depths of the tower.

As usual, there is a circle of tarot cards scattered here.

In the middle of the tarot cards, a black stroller emerged from the shadows, with an indistinct baby wrapped in black silk lying inside.

Klein greeted politely: "Mr. 'Snake of Life'."

In his infant state, Will Ascetin said "Hmm": "What kind of price did your friend who wanted temporary good luck offer?"

Klein said calmly: "Two 'worms of time'!"

(End of this chapter)