Chapter 918: Guesses and Ideas

Kolain City. Inside the inn.

Klein sat on a reclining chair, reaching out to receive the black tea

with lemon from Winner Enzo.

Beside him, Admiral Hell Ludwell stood straight, wearing a mask with a

rapier by his waist. He appeared like the most loyal guard.

Only at this point in time did Klein, who had completely calmed down,

have the mental capacity to analyze what had happened in Death's

mausoleum. Amongst all of that, what he paid most attention to was the

existence that had helped Mr. Azik get out of his predicament at the

critical moment and provide him with three choices.

First, a female voice;

*Second, this matter is definitely advantageous to her. Otherwise, no

one would cross such a great distance to provide assistance. Of course,

if she happened to pass by and had helped Mr. Azik out of goodwill,

that's also completely understandable and acceptable. But the problem is

that the mausoleum is a product formed from Death's godly powers when

"He" perished, a product of the characteristic, corpses, and the natural

environment. Without the corresponding key, even deities can't find it.

With a door that cannot be opened, how is it possible for anyone to be

passing by?*

*Also, Mr. Azik's actions had been very sudden. He didn't first seek out

the members of the Numinous Episcopate that are carrying out the

Artificial Death Project for information. He directly followed the

calling and arrived at the Berserk Sea and entered Death's treasure

trove. If it's not someone who can locate me or him, or them being

someone who has a strong prescient ability, there's almost no existence

that can arrive in such a timely manner;*

*Finally, the Salinger that can revive via Mr. Azik's body is almost

certainly the "I'm mad, but I'm stronger" Death from the Fourth Epoch.

That female voice directly addressed "Him" by his name without showing

any signs of respect.*

This...

As Klein seriously analyzed the information, he suddenly had a theory,

but he couldn't help but avoid the possibility.

Based on what he knew, the Evernight, Death, and Giant Beyonder pathways

were a group of its own. They could be interchanged at High Sequences.

And other than using the honorific name of Lady of Crimson or some

special Grade 0 Sealed Artifact to occupy a portion of the Moon's

authority, the Goddess also had the title Mistress of Repose and

Silence. That totally pointed to the Underworld and Death's domain.

And back at the foggy town, and with his use of the holy sword to make a

vow with the Goddess bearing witness, as well as the Goddess clearly

possessing the authority of misfortune, it made Klein believed that he

had entered "Her" special watchlist, just like how he singled out

certain believers using the Sea God Scepter.

*Making a bold assumption and seeking careful verification, then almost

all the questions can be answered if she really was the

Goddess.*

*As one of the seven orthodox deities, as one of the winners of the Pale

Era, "She" has the level and right to address Death by "His"

name...*

*And having been labeled by "Her," once anything abnormal happens, such

as me entering a strange place like Death's treasure trove, "She" would

definitely sense it and take the necessary action in response.

Furthermore, as it definitely requires some time, "She" didn't manage to

stop it at the beginning...*

*To "Her," that Artificial Death, or the Death pathway's Uniqueness that

had initially come to life, clearly enhances "Her" authority in the

aspects of repose and silence. It might even allow "Her" to directly

intrude into Death's domain, just like what the Mother Tree of Desire

did to the Chained God...*

*When Death perished, the three Sequence 1 characteristics should've

automatically separated. It's unknown who received them. If the Goddess

is searching for them, perhaps "Ruler of the Ancient Underworld, Lady of

all the Undead" will be added to "Her" title...*

*Although Mr. Azik has been pursued by the Church's High-Sequence

Beyonders, he has ultimately never suffered any real threats. From the

looks of it, the Goddess has been waiting all this time for today's

development...* Upon coming to this realization, Klein suddenly

felt a little frightened.

He was rather pious. At the very least, he superficially raised his

right hand in a pious manner. Tapping four spots in a clockwise manner

on his chest, he formed the sign of the crimson moon and muttered,

"Praise the Lady."

This made him recall the answer he received when he asked Snake of Fate

Will Auceptin about obtaining the High-Sequence Beyonder potion formulas

of the Seer pathway.

*"...can only be obtained from the crazy Zaratul or the Hornacis

mountain range. If you are the Blessed of the Evernight, treat it as

though I didn't say it."*

After the incident at the foggy town, Klein had already discovered that

heading to the Hornacis mountain range and finding Zaratul was the same

choice. Even stealing the Antigonus family's notebook from Saint Samuel

Cathedral's basement was the same. And up to this date, he realized that

the second line was not without meaning.

He stroked his chin and muttered, "Perhaps, maybe, possibly... I'm

really considered a Blessed of the Evernight..."

Towards this, Klein wasn't too unreceptive to it.

On the one hand, he had spent the first few months after coming to this

world with the Church of Evernight's Tingen Nighthawks team. He had a

group of great teammates and colleagues. He had a rather heartwarming

life and acceptable ideals. To this day, he still recalled the past;

therefore, although he wasn't a worshiper of the Evernight Goddess, he

was very accepting of this deity.

On the other hand, at least on what he had seen to date, the Evernight

Goddess had yet to show any ill intent. Instead, "She" had given him

some "blessings." Klein believed that since he had been specially

marked, it was unlikely that he could be free from it anytime soon. All

he could do was learn to accept it and make good use of it.

*Of course, I can't let down my guard... In addition, I already have too

many enemies in the form of the Mother Tree of Desire, True Creator,

Primordial Demoness, Primordial Moon, Blasphemer Amon, Angel of Fate

Ouroboros, and others. Some of "Them" might even be able to get a hold

of my location at any time. Without finding someone powerful to cozy up

to, my future will really be difficult!* With so many things on

his plate, Klein quickly adjusted his state of mind.

To him, as long as the Goddess had labeled him from the moment he made

the vow using the holy sword, and not earlier, as well as not constantly

"monitoring" him, he found it acceptable.

*At least from the special labels afforded to me by the Sea God Scepter,

constant "monitoring" isn't possible... Hmm, Mr. Azik will be sleeping

for a very long period of time. The Goddess can't just do a divine

descent as "She" pleases. There must be some corresponding obstacles and

difficulties. Otherwise, the seven orthodox deities would have made

divine descents all across the world to resolve all kinds of problems.

That's why I should keep a low profile and behave myself in the Southern

Continent. I shouldn't try to pin my hopes on an external

factor...* Klein reminded himself before scrutinizing his new

marionette, Admiral Hell Ludwell.

To be frank, he was rather curious about the face hidden beneath the

silver mask. But upon recalling how there was an anomaly when Ludwell

took off his mask in their previous battle, he held back his thoughts.

He planned to make the attempt again after he left the city and did it

in the woods or somewhere uninhabited.

After some work, Klein gained a rough understanding of his new

marionette's Sequence and powers.

Ludwell was Sequence 5 Gatekeeper of the Death pathway, and he wasn't a

normal human.

The corresponding Sequence 9 was Corpse Collector. Back in Tingen, Klein

had already learned of its specifics. He knew that they possessed

certain traits of a corpse. Their entire being appeared rather cold and

grim, and their body temperatures were relatively low. This allowed them

to avoid being attacked by dead unintelligent spirits. At the same time,

they also had their physical bodies enhanced. They gained resistance to

the cold, decay, and corrosiveness of cadaveric auras. They were

naturally equipped with Spirit Vision, and they understood the

characteristics and weaknesses of undead creatures.

Sequence 8 was Gravedigger. Corpse Collectors who advanced to this

Sequence become stronger. Their Spirit Vision was further enhanced as

their agility increased. They were able to communicate with nearby

spirits, allowing them to provide the Beyonder with help. Other than

that, Gravediggers could quickly find the weaknesses of unfamiliar

undead creatures and spirit world creatures via observation. This was

known as the Eye of Death.

Sequence 7 Spirit Medium was a qualitative change. Beyonders of this

Sequence gained knowledge of various kinds of mysticism rituals related

to spirits. They could directly communicate with the natural spirits and

loitering dead souls in the real world. Hence, they had informants

everywhere.

At the same time, they could use different spirits to actualize

different kinds of magic, creating various kinds of supernatural

phenomena in a rather multifaceted way.

Sequence 6 Spirit Guide and Sequence 5 Gatekeeper didn't experience a

qualitative change from Spirit Medium other than an increase in the

range for communication. Spirit Guides began involving themselves with

the spirit world as they began "hiring" messengers and receiving the

help of certain spirit world creatures. Gatekeeper could sense the

entrance to the Underworld, allowing them to control the dead spirits

inside, doing so as though they watched over the gates that separated

the dead from the living.

From Spirit Medium onwards, with the advancement of each Sequence, the

quantity and quality of natural spirits, undead creatures, spirit world

creatures that the Beyonders could control and order increased

exponentially. Spirit Guide gained the use of the additional "Language

of the Dead" that circumvented the protection provided by one's physical

body. Focused on the ability to communicate with a Spirit Body, the

ability was enhanced to giving an order, to the point of slavery.

Gatekeepers could even open the mysterious gate that separated life and

death to a certain extent, opening the gates to the Underworld!

*If it wasn't for the natural restraints that Azik's copper whistle had

on the Corpse Collector pathway's control over spirits, I probably

wouldn't have even had what it takes to fight Admiral Hell back then.

And even now, if not for Traveling to ensure my safety, I might not be

able to finish Ludwell off, even if I used demigod-level powers. In the

future, I have to take note when taking revenge on Ince Zangwill. He was

once a Gatekeeper after all.* Klein nodded slightly, raised the

cup, and drank a mouthful of black tea.

As for the weapon Ludwell had, it was named Harris Rapier. It originated

from a prince from the Southern Continent in ancient times. It didn't

directly correspond to any Sequence or pathway. It was more of a product

that was similar to King of the North Ulyssan who gathered similar

characteristics without any proper rules.

It only had one Beyonder power---bringing absolute destruction to the

items it stabbed.

As a pirate admiral with the highest bounty, Ludwell didn't only have

this mystical item. Unfortunately, his most precious Death ring had been

taken by Azik. As for the silver mask on him, Klein temporarily had no

way of taking it off for research.

*Also, he really doesn't like money. He has zero need for

money...* Klein lowered his cup and retracted his gaze.

Considering how it was still early, he planned on leaving Kolain City

and heading elsewhere to wait for Danitz to finish his investigations.