Chapter 681: Indirect Answer

Being the main focus of attention, Derrick didn't choke. He eagerly

said, "I've recently been in an exploration team led by the Chief to

Afternoon Town.

"It's a key gateway that leads to the Giant King's Court. It's a door

that separates myth from reality."

His opening perfectly garnered the interest of all the Tarot Club

members as they awaited the rest of his account in different postures.

Derrick skipped the unimportant experiences that they had during the

journey, and he directly started his story from Afternoon Town. He first

described the dead silence and darkness before how his three-member team

discovered an underground altar. He then described how he identified the

names---Ouroboros, Medici, and Sasrir---and entered another side of the

town without realizing it. There, he saw the titles such as Dark Angel

and the words Rose Redemption.

Having said that, he thanked Mr. Fool once again for "His" help from the

predicament.

Then, Derrick simply introduced the monsters that transformed from their

shadows before emphasizing the ecclesiastic who was in constant

penitence in the half-collapsed cathedral.

He used his own words to describe what was said, mentioning that the

ecclesiastic suddenly self-destructed when he was about to say the name

of the fourth King of Angels and was burnt to a crisp by a transparent

flame.

*Another King of Angels! And the mood in Afternoon Town is really dark

and scary. The ecclesiastic's penitence has a very, hmm---a feel of a

prophet predicting a calamity...* Audrey listened in relish as

she had her interest about the blank line and unspeakable name piqued.

At this moment, Derrick turned his body and looked at the end of the

bronze table, sincerely asking, "Mr. Fool, who was it that tempted Dark

Angel Sasrir? Who does the fourth name refer to? Why can't it be said?"

Here it comes... Behind the gray fog, Klein's smile nearly

froze.

The reason that he had hurriedly sent Little Sun back to the real world

was that he was afraid of facing such a question!

Back then, he was worried that Little Sun would inquire about Dark Angel

Sasrir, and now, he was facing a question he didn't know the answer to.

Thankfully, a Magician never performed unprepared. After that day, Klein

undoubtedly began to seriously consider how to answer such questions.

Now, with great confidence, he landed his right palm on the armrest and

said with a deep, meaningful glint in his eyes.

"It's because it's concealed."

He used his eyes and body language to hint to the Tarot Club members

that "concealment" wasn't to be taken at face level, and it had a

deeper, more substantial meaning. As for what it was, they had to figure

it out themselves. Deities had deep reasons to conceal certain matters.

After finishing this series of actions, Klein couldn't help but feel

penitent. He felt that his charlatan vibes were increasing. Meanwhile,

he felt regret that The Hermit's prying into his secrets was a result of

his temptations. This was because Mr. Fool would use "His" eyes and body

language to provide additional hints. Therefore, all the members would

subconsciously observe "His" attitude.

*That's because I have no solutions. Without doing this, how am I

supposed to continue the act... It's not like I'm a real evil

god!* Klein sighed silently.

*Secret? The name itself is a secret? The content which Mr. Fool wishes

to point out is in here? Hmm, which names are concealed... True gods at

Sequence 0?* Alger instantly thought of many things as he came

up with a theory by combining many of the matters which Little Sun had

previously mentioned.

*When a name itself becomes concealed, it means that the matter involves

a true god. Furthermore, it's very likely to have the Evernight Goddess

involved. It's because she's the Mother of Concealment! The extreme

danger of the darkness in the Forsaken Land of God indirectly proves

this point...* Cattleya came up with an unconfirmed theory based

on the knowledge she had and the hint from Mr. Fool.

Meanwhile, she was almost certain that the calamity the ecclesiastic was

referring to was the Cataclysm that ended the Third Epoch.

*A King of Angels who was tempted, Afternoon Town residents who fell

from grace, a town being corrupted bit by bit, a black flower of

calamity that blooms. All of that buried an epoch, creating the Forsaken

Land of God... What a heavy sense of history...* Cattleya

couldn't help but think poignantly.

While the Tarot Club members were in contemplation, Klein also began to

analyze the reason for the empty name and the reason why it couldn't be

said.

*Could it be the true name of a deity? A true god had tempted Dark Angel

Sasrir, and the fourth name representing the King of Angels also became

a true god later?*

*But it's not like I haven't said the true name of a deity before.

Primordial Demoness Cheek is understood by many to be on the same level

as the seven deities. It's not like anything happened in the

end...*

*Perhaps it has something to do with the language used? The languages of

Loen, Intis, and Feysac, and even ancient Feysac do not possess the

ability to stir the powers of nature. On the other hand, the commonly

used Jotun in the City of Silver can. That ecclesiastic likely used a

similar language.*

*I should later try to pronounce Cheek using Jotun? Then, I'll die on

the spot and succeed in courting death... Forget it. Besides, having a

blank name and an unspeakable name means different things... I've no

idea why.*

At this moment, seeing how Little Sun was still in a confused daze

without understanding Mr. Fool's meaningful hint, Alger volunteered to

give an explanation.

"The two names might separately represent two deities, so they cannot be

said.

"Perhaps the True Creator had tempted Dark Angel Sasrir, leading to the

fall from grace of the few Kings of Angels and the residents of

Afternoon Town. This brought about a great calamity. It's why 'He' has a

temple and statue in your Forsaken Land of God.

"The fourth name that corresponds to a King of Angels might have

benefited greatly from the calamity and succeeded in advancing to become

a true god."

This is similar to my guess, but they can't be confirmed...

Cattleya didn't supplement, as she didn't believe that their theories

were facts.

Audrey, Fors, and Emlyn listened attentively as they couldn't help but

feel poignant that the Tarot Club often made things appear especially

high-end when discussing such matters. Things like Kings of Angels, evil

gods and real gods, or ancient secrets all depended on a single word.

"Is that so... I get it." Derrick came to a realization as he earnestly

thanked Mr. Fool once again.

Just as he was about to turn around, he suddenly recalled something and

worriedly asked, "Mr. Fool, is the crux to leaving the Forsaken Land of

God really in the Giant King's Court?"

After all this time, he had already accepted Mr. Hanged Man's take that

the region where the City of Silver was located was known as the

Forsaken Land of God.

*That's what I believe, but the problem is that I'm unable to confirm

it... To not search for the sea and switch to exploring the Giant King's

Court was likely Shepherd Lovia's suggestion. This can partially verify

my theory, but it cannot eliminate the possibility that it's a

conspiracy...* The Fool Klein's smile nearly froze again.

His thoughts raced as he quickly thought of a solution that didn't need

him to give a direct answer without tarnishing Mr. Fool's reputation.

He immediately gave a relaxed chuckle, turned his head at The Hermit

Cattleya.

"Speaking of this matter, heh. Bernadette already knows the method for

entering the Forsaken Land of God."

Cattleya immediately recalled her vague memories of the dream and

subconsciously looked at the end of the bronze table.

"It's that projection?"

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly realized that she was sizing

up Mr. Fool again. She hurriedly closed her eyes and said, "M-my Eye of

Mystery Prying is instinctive. It can only be enhanced and not be

deactivated. I need to rely on a mystical item to seal it..."

But it doesn't exist here.

Is that so... Klein nodded gently.

"You can conjure a pair of glasses."

"Yes, Mr. Fool." Cattleya followed the instructions and conjured a pair

of glasses.

During this process, Klein stirred a minute amount of the power above

the gray fog and infused them into the pair of glasses.

By the time Cattleya wore them, she discovered that her Eye of Mystery

Prying had been sealed as she had expected.

It was only at this point that Fors and company realized that Ma'am

Hermit's eyes were extremely special. It had something to do with the

prying of mysteries, and it didn't need to be activated to use it!

*It's no wonder we didn't notice it. Ma'am Hermit was severely injured

because of her attempt to pry into the mysteries of Mr. Fool...*

Audrey moved her lips in enlightenment, having one of her questions

answered.

As for Alger, who recalled how The Hermit had previously sized him up

and how he had been wearing the clergy clothes of the Church of Storms,

his face nearly darkened.

Klein didn't wait for the members to calm down. He chuckled and replied

to Cattleya's previous question.

"It's that projection.

"The projection of the Giant King's Court."

"So it's the projection of the Giant King's Court..." Cattleya muttered

in pleasant surprise.

Then, her mind went adrift as she thought, *She likely also knows this

answer...*

Derrick spent a few seconds to digest the conversation between Ma'am

Hermit and Mr. Fool, and he vaguely came to a realization. The key to

entering the Forsaken Land of God had to do with the projection of the

Giant King's Court!

*Therefore, the crux to leaving the Forsaken Land of God is really in

the Giant King's Court?* Derrick's heart palpitated as he bowed

his head in excitement.

"Thank you for your answer, Mr. Fool."

Phew... Klein silently heaved a sigh of relief. He felt that

such a situation was extremely draining on his brain.

Alger kept his emotions in check as he looked around before looking at

The Hermit.

"Where's the projection of the Giant King's Court?"

He didn't dare ask Mr. Fool, as his question about the Forsaken Land of

God had previously been rejected.

Cattleya answered frankly, "In the waters on the easternmost front of

the Sonia Sea. In the dream of the night time there.

"I happened to wish to share with all of you what I encountered this

time."

Audrey and Fors simultaneously slowed their breathing as they waited

excitedly for Ma'am Hermit to recount her encounters which were bound to

be fantastic.