Chapter 714: New Diary Pages

Inside the quiet room in the inn, the dark and silent radio transceiver

instantly returned back to normal as its surroundings stopped being

eerie.

Klein busily set up the ritual and sacrificed it above the gray fog

before having the time to consider the answers he had received.

According to the clues provided by Arrodes, and combining the answers

from Mr. Azik and Will Auceptin, Klein had a basic idea on how he should

proceed.

It wasn't just because he wished to return to Backlund for some rest and

reorganization, but because he viewed the large city as a main locale

that he would spend a long period of time being active in. He wanted to

see if he could steal the Antigonus family's notebook from the Church of

the Evernight Goddess's Saint Samuel Cathedral.

If he confirmed that there weren't any solutions, he would attempt to

switch to neighboring Beyonder pathways, but if that was impossible, he

had no choice but to take the final route---head to the main peak of the

Hornacis mountain range.

*Hmm... I definitely can't use my identity as Sherlock Moriarty when I'm

back in Backlund unless I wish to dig out Ince Zangwill or the royal

family faction that's hiding in the darkness. However, when contacting

people I'm familiar with or using the resources of the Church of Steam,

I can transform back into Sherlock Moriarty.*

*In short, I have to create a new identity. Furthermore, it has to be

completely separate from Gehrman Sparrow. Hmm, I won't directly return

to Pritz Harbor this time. I'll make a detour to Desi Bay and make sure

that no one can figure out my background.* Klein's thoughts

raced and he soon came up with a clear train of thought.

After determining the next steps of action to take, he planned on

drawing some blood and heading above the gray fog to explore Groselle's

Travels using his Spirit Body, but in consideration that there was a

Tarot Gathering in the afternoon, he lay back in bed and took the time

to rest and relax.

The Future smoothly cruised through the undulating waves as Admiral of

Stars Cattleya stood by the window, watching the scenery that seemed to

go on without end. And by the deck, there were Nina's exasperated shouts

from time to time. She would be angrily scolding Frank Lee for producing

a bunch of fast-growing, beef-flavored mushrooms that enjoyed eating

fish.

Cattleya sighed silently as she nudged the heavy glasses on her nose

bridge.

At that moment, her spiritual perception was suddenly triggered as she

looked down at her study desk. At some point in time, a few pieces of

yellowed paper had appeared there.

*The emperor's diary entries... She finally sent a messenger

over...* Cattleya turned around in delight and picked up the few

pieces of paper that were akin to a preliminary probe.

By three in the afternoon, having memorized the symbols, Cattleya saw

the illusory crimson light surge at her like a tide, drowning her

within.

Under a high dome propped up by stone columns, Cattleya saw similar red

beams soar up, transforming into indistinct figures.

She didn't look carefully, as she realized that a pair of familiar

glasses had naturally appeared over her nose bridge. It was almost a

perfect replica of the one from the outside world.

Then, she caught Miss Justice elegantly stand up from the corner of her

eye. Miss Justice briskly greeted the figure at the seat of honor, "Good

afternoon, Mr. Fool\~"

Audrey was in a good mood recently. After she returned to her family's

castle, as an obedient daughter, she helped her mother, Lady Caitlyn,

resolve some psychological problems that stemmed from her age and

physical condition. She received extremely good feedback, allowing her

to conclude more of the acting principles for Psychiatrist.

Amongst them, the most important principle was to help others resolve

psychological issues. She suspected that this was the reason why the

potion's name was Psychiatrist and not Psychologist.

Miss Justice is very happy... Klein appeared infected as he

nodded with a smile as a response.

During this process, he noticed that Mr. Hanged Man appeared to be

preoccupied with concerns. He looked like he was hesitating and

struggling, having not made up his mind.

*Eh, this means that Mr. Hanged Man is able to buy the Ocean Songster's

potion formula and main ingredient, but he will have to pay a huge

price. I thought he would request to pay for it in

installments...* The Fool Klein reined in his gaze without any

signs of unrest as he surveyed the area.

After Miss Justice was done with her greeting, Cattleya looked towards

the end of the long bronze table.

"Honorable Mr. Fool, I found three pages of Roselle's diary."

*Here it comes... I wonder if the three diary pages specially selected

by Queen Mystic will be valuable. For instance, providing clues to the

Card of Blasphemy for the Seer pathway. This will be able to provide me

with another alternative...* Klein was filled with anticipation

as he calmly and naturally said, "Very good. You can think of a

request."

"Yes, Mr. Fool." Cattleya replied in an impeccable manner before

requesting to conjure the contents of the diary pages.

Upon seeing her behavior and thinking about how she acted in the dream,

Klein was rather gratified. He felt like a teacher having successfully

reformed a student.

*This is the first time Ma'am Hermit is providing Emperor Roselle's

diary entries. With the standards and ability she has showcased, it's

impossible for her to have failed to find it in the past... Yes, in the

past, she was more of an observer. After being punished by Mr. Fool, she

has truly integrated into our Tarot Club?* Together with how

Cattleya had performed last week, Audrey made a judgment.

Meanwhile, she sensed that Mr. Hanged Man didn't seem normal. He looked

like he was anticipating something but was also unable to bring himself

to part with something. She was rather intrigued.

Klein didn't wait too long before the three diary pages were conjured

and came into his hands.

Derrick and the other members instinctively fell silent, so as to not

disturb Mr. Fool's reading.

"9th February. Today is Bornova's birthday. He's already a healthy,

strong, honest, and kind young man. His piousness has won the Church's

favor.

"Everyone is congratulating me, saying that Bornova will definitely

become a Blessed, a saint. They praise him for how pure and flawless his

faith is.

"I should be very happy, but I can't hide my dismay. I wish that my

children can be more human, to have more emotions. I hope that they can

be themselves, and not just a believer of a deity.

"However, almost everyone believes from the bottom of their hearts that

Bornova's present state is excellent. Matilda is the same. Likewise for

Ciel. Most of my noble officials share the same feelings. Only

Bernadette shares my point of view. She has told me in private that she

believes a person should be more self-centered, as long as they don't

harm others.

"Recalling the words Zaratul had said during Bornova's birth, as well as

the premonition I've had after becoming a demigod, my heart is turning

heavier. Adorable angel, heh heh, what an adorable angel.

"Is this you being wary of me?

"Is this how you are attempting to control me?

"No, you can probably never understand the pride inside me. To me, so

what if you're a deity? I can replace you!"

"11th February, contact with Zaratul was fruitless again.

"Ever since he obtained that Antigonus notebook, the number of times

this Secret Order leader appears has been decreasing. I've no idea what

secret he's scheming. Anyway, 'He' will definitely not tell me.

"12th February. I made a mystical item very suitable for Bernadette.

"This can allow her to effective avoid the Hidden Sage's nagging, as

long as she doesn't proactively pray and seek a response. Yes, this item

seems to be able to help saints enter the easternmost front of the Sonia

Sea where the battlefield of the gods is. It prevents one from being

influenced by the True Creator's ravings, and that place likely hides

the secret to the Forsaken Land of God.

"Ha, I was only making a present for my daughter out of fun. To think

that it has such powerful effects. Bernadette, your dad is really the

best Artisan in the world!"

*Best Artisan? Does this mean that the emperor had already reached

Sequence 2 of the Savant pathway when he wrote this diary entry, that he

had become an angel? With the God of Steam and Machinery present, this

is the peak an Artisan can attain... It's no wonder that Queen Mystic

can freely enter and exit the battlefield of the gods. So it's because

of a gift from the emperor. Indeed, a child with parents is like a

treasure...* Klein felt wistful.

In addition, he could sense Emperor Roselle's repressed and angry

feelings from the diary entry. He used his comprehension skills that

were honed from his previous life to figure out what was written in

between the lines.

After he became an angel, the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery

obstructed him and suppressed him. The God of Steam and Machinery had

exerted some influence on his youngest son, Bornova, making him become

the most devout believer and appointing him as someone who could become

an angel and enter the Land of Perfection.

And this not only made Emperor Roselle submit to the suppression while

having misgivings, but this had also stirred thoughts of rebellion in

him.

*The Emperor later became a public enemy of the world because of this

rebellion?* Klein nodded inwardly.

Meanwhile, he noticed a matter regarding Zaratul. He suspected that the

Miracle Invoker only began aiming for Sequence 1 after he obtained the

Antigonus family's notebook. For this, he planned many things, but

something happened during his advancement, turning him into a monster.

Of course, just as Arrodes said, Zaratul might not have lost control. He

could be hiding something or plotting something.

After quickly scanning through it, Klein flipped the page and looked

back. It wasn't continuous, and it was brand new content.

"5th October. A few Primordial Moon believers were caught by the Men in

Black organization I established. They failed to complete the

corresponding sacrificial ritual.

"Their behavior has intrigued me, as their strength seems to come

directly from the crimson moon.

"Unfortunately, large amounts of data have confirmed that the crimson

moon is really a satellite that's revolving around our planet. Then, how

is it fusing physics and mystery together?

"With my present strength, it's not impossible to head for the crimson

moon. At most, it will be troublesome and a little difficult, but it

doesn't seem to be necessary."

"17th October, I've finally made up my mind.

"I will attempt to switch to the neighboring Mystery Pryer pathway. Only

by doing so can I become a Sequence 1.

"I've always suspected that the Hidden Sage is only a conceptualized

Uniqueness. Due to some sort of accident, it became sentient and

awakened. Therefore, this pathway's Sequence 1 position is likely still

empty!"