Chapter 1038: Name List

After answering, Leonard snapped to his senses and grasped the hidden

message contained in Klein's request.

Does he mean that Old Man has once seen something like the Blasphemy

Slate?

Without giving Leonard the chance to think, The World Gehrman Sparrow

surveyed the area and mentioned something else:

"The Church of Evernight has confirmed that Loen King George III hides a

particular secret from the intel they received from MI9's deputy

director, Brigadier General Qonas Kilgor... He secretly sent people to

dig up the Blood Emperor's ruins and colluded with the Demoness Sect and

Psychology Alchemists..."

Klein controlled the fake person and described the matter which he had

previously told Miss Justice in greater detail. After he was done, he

made special mention:

"The three Churches don't seem to have found enough evidence. With Hvin

Rambis's disappearance, the matter seems to have calmed on the

surface... There is reason to suspect that there's a traitor amongst the

upper echelons of the three Churches."

...Something so major actually happened in Backlund this week? Klein

seems to have obtained information from the Church... Why don't I know

any of that? As he listened, Leonard shot a look at The World Gehrman

Sparrow with an odd expression. He temporarily had his thoughts adrift,

unsure as to who was the Red Gloves of the Church of Evernight and a

target who was about to become a high-ranking member to be nurtured.

Recalling the past, he seemed to grasp something, but he was unable to

fully grasp that spark of inspiration and develop the idea fully.

Xio, who had planned on sharing her encounter with Viscount Stratford

and his testimony at the Tarot Club and seek assistance, was stunned to

realize that the matter Mr. World was investigating overlapped greatly

with her goals.

If I had known this would happen, I would've sought Mr. World's help

when following Viscount Stratford to the dock area. We might've been

able to circumvent the restrictions and obtain more clues... Xio looked

around and deliberated over her words, preparing herself to speak.

At this moment, while Alger was feeling shocked, he connected it to the

period three-to four-months ago, a period before The Star and Judgment

had joined the Tarot Club. Back then, The World Gehrman Sparrow had

requested the Tarot Club members to help take note of information

regarding Qonas Kilgor, and he had accused Hvin Rambis of being the

mastermind behind Cuaron's suicide.

Indeed, a simple suicide case by Cuaron wouldn't make The World expend

so much of his time and energy. Matters he's investigating and the

people he takes note of are very likely secrets that have an influence

on the global situation...

Also, there might be a traitor amongst the three Churches' upper

echelons? Which cardinal or high-ranking deacon could it be? Alger could

sense the surging undercurrents and the scent of an opportunity.

Normally, he wasn't someone the Church of Storms placed a great

importance on. The best outcome of a Beyonder who acted as a pirate for

prolonged periods of time was to become a Sequence 5 Ocean Songster.

After returning to the Church, they could become an assistant to the

Mandated Punisher's upper echelons. It was almost impossible for them to

wield holy artifacts and become demigods.

Only with the situation changing and through frequent developments could

he rely on the Tarot Club to showcase his capabilities and make great

contributions. That way, he would be made a target to be nurtured.

Likewise, Cattleya seemed to see the dark clouds accumulating in

Backlund, as well as the strong winds brewing there. She vaguely

understood why the Queen had been staying in Backlund over the past

half-year. As for Emlyn, he frowned, feeling once again that Backlund

was no longer a safe place for the Sanguine to live in.

I can only hope that it doesn't affect my hunting operation of the key

members of the Rose School of Thought... Also, I hope it doesn't make

Father and me be that busy like the period after the Great Smog last

year... Emlyn's frown deepened upon recalling that episode.

He swept his gaze from the corner of his eye at The Sun and discovered

that the youth was sitting upright, his eyes vacant. He couldn't help

but scoff inwardly.

"I will take note of Hvin Rambis's whereabouts." Audrey broke the

temporary silence.

Judgment Xio also looked at The World Gehrman Sparrow and said, "I'm

investigating a matter that involves the king's secret. If you need my

assistance, please don't stand on ceremony."

Having said that, she briefly mentioned the problem of someone

monitoring Shermane.

"Alright." Klein knew that it was Demoness Trissy and made the fake

person, The World, nod and chuckle hoarsely. "Be it taking note of Hvin

Rambis's whereabouts or investigating the king's secret, take note of

any matters that seem too coincidental around you. If there are any

coincidences, immediately inform me."

He didn't directly mention the Twilight Hermit Order or Adam, afraid

that Miss Justice and company couldn't help but think about it in

private and be overly anxious. If they were to reveal any problems, they

might attract unneeded attention.

Too many coincidences... Fors and the other Tarot Club members repeated

this phrase in their minds as they made their own guesses.

After about ten seconds of silence, Derrick said, "I'll be following the

expedition team to the Afternoon Town camp after a period of making

preparations and adjustments. This time, we might attempt to enter the

Giant King's Court."

To Audrey and company, this wasn't something too sudden. They had long

known that the City of Silver would launch such an operation after The

Sun advanced to Sequence 5.

Therefore, they weren't shocked or surprised. Instead, they had the

feeling that their patience had paid off, as though a mythical legend

was about to unfold before them in a real, corporeal manner.

Alger thought and gave a vague reminder:

"When the time comes, listen to your Chiefs arrangements and try your

best to pray to Mr. Fool frequently. If you're stumped, you can request

a mini-gathering for a discussion like The Moon."

"Alright, Mr. Hanged Man." Derrick had no problems with that since those

were things he usually did or thought of doing.

After this matter was over, Alger turned to the seat of honor at the end

of the bronze table and reverently said, "Honorable Mr. Fool, I have the

answer to the matter you wanted me to investigate."

Under the other members' looks of puzzlement and curiosity, he

continued, "There were five Feysac colonels who participated in the

Konotop Sea battle in 1338. Two of them died in battle, and one died two

years ago due to excessive drinking after being discharged due to age.

One was promoted to Commodore and was transferred to the Imperial Navy

College and became its vice-chancellor. One became a Rear Admiral and is

currently serving as commanding officer of the Feysac Subjugation

Fleet's second squadron.

Just as he said that, Alger requested for the right to conjure a piece

of paper filled with the detailed intel.

The Fool Klein allowed it to flash in his palm and quickly scanned

through it.

He had made The Hanged Man investigate the Feysac Enmat's colonel in the

1338 Konotop Sea battle mainly to seek out Creeping Hunger's original

owner. That naval officer had captured the Enmat's second mate, Andy

Haydn in that sea battle and "Grazed" him. He was one of the absolute

victors, so it was impossible for him to have died in battle.

As for his subsequent discovery and encounter in that primitive island

with The Hanged Man, they made Klein suspect that Qilangos had been

given the glove by the Twilight Hermit Order.

Be it an official or periphery member, it's impossible for him to die

that easily or die from alcoholism... Of course, I can't eliminate the

possibility of being silenced... Klein thought quickly and remembered

three names on the piece of white paper.

Boris... Died in 1347. Cause of death: Excessive drinking...

Suzdal... 48 years old. Commodore. Feysac Imperial Navy College's

vice-chancellor...

Dmitriev... 45 years old. Rear Admiral. Commanding officer of Feysac

Subjugation Fleet's second squadron...

Retracting his gaze, The Fool Klein nodded gently and said to The Hanged

Man, "Continue gathering detailed information of the latter three.

Figure out everything about their lives."

"Yes, Mr. Fool." Alger agreed without hesitation.

This was an opportunity for him. After the mission was completed, he

could attempt to request to borrow the cross.

After another round of exchanges, the week's Tarot Gathering came to an

end. Leonard then returned to the real world.

Sitting on the sofa, he hesitated for a moment before placing his feet

on the coffee table. Then, he asked with a suppressed voice, "Old Man,

have you seen the second Blasphemy Slate before?"

In his mind, Pallez Zoroast's slight-aged voice sounded:

"No. The one who saw the second Blasphemy Slate was my great

grandfather. Heh heh, who mentioned this?"

Leonard didn't answer Pallez Zoroast's question as thoughts resonated in

his mind.

The Blasphemy Slate really exists!

Old Man's great grandfather had seen the second Blasphemy Slate!

No wonder "He" could become an angel!

After a few seconds, Leonard asked curiously and expectantly, "Old Man,

do you know the potion formula of Nightwatcher?"

Pallez Zoroast immediately scoffed.

"Naive! According to my great grandfather, it was an urgent situation

and a limited opportunity. The Blasphemy Slate could disappear at any

moment. Any smart person will know to grasp a complete Beyonder pathway

before looking at the rest.

"In addition, the knowledge of the Blasphemy Slate appeared in its

essence and not in textual form. Everyone who saw it needed some time to

interpret it. When the Blasphemy Slate was taken away, not everyone

managed to memorize a complete Beyonder pathway, so how could they care

about the others?

"I do have quite a number of potion formulas of the other pathways, but

they were slowly gathered by the family over long periods of time. There

aren't many High-Sequence formulas among them."

"Is that so..." Leonard chuckled dryly and asked, "Who took the second

Blasphemy Slate away?"

Pallez Zoroast fell silent for a second before saying, "If my great

grandfather's description isn't wrong, that should be King of Angels

Adam."

"The seven deities---no, it should've only been six deities back then,

didn't participate in this matter?" Leonard pressed in puzzlement.

Pallez Zoroast laughed in an ambiguous manner. "At least not on the

surface."