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In the gazebo outside the Governor's mansion on Longtail Island, Hobert further explained to Klein how to enter the mausoleum: "Back then, Mr. 'Door' made some arrangements within these mausoleums."
"Originally, it was so that the Tudor family could freely travel between the nine mausoleums, or so that the power protecting the mausoleums could quickly support each other, but these arrangements became a loophole in the mausoleums."
"According to some information I obtained, the Loen Royal Family only modified the mausoleums and did not rebuild them, so Mr. 'Door's' arrangements are still there."
Klein said, "I've also heard about this."
He had once used the corresponding ritual to contact Mr. 'Door' and inquired about the way to enter the mausoleum from Him: it required the blood of 22 Pathway Beyonders.
However, Hobert's way of entering the mausoleum was simpler: "It requires the blood of a 'Door' Pathway Sequence 7 or higher Beyonder, and a talisman at the demigod level with the ability to 'Tamper'."
"Coincidentally, the Theosophy Council has recently targeted a Sequence 6 from the Demoness of Pleasure. I have already notified them that when they surround and kill that Sequence 6, they should drain his blood and preserve it."
"So I can provide the blood and the talisman. After these talismans are made in a few days, I will send them to you along with the blood."
Klein nodded: "Okay."
He also felt that this method was more convenient.
Finally, they discussed it and decided that Klein would contact "Queen Mystic."
After putting away the map, Hobert lifted the "Tampering" on the surroundings and asked the servants to start serving the dishes.
The three of them ate and chatted, talking about the Southern Balam Duchy, the adventurer industry, the future development prospects of Tussock Harbor, and the high society of Backlund.
After that, the topic became more and more relaxed, and one after another, they talked about Hobert and Fors's wedding, the Nighthawks, and Tingen City.
Listening to their conversation, Fors realized that Hobert and "The World" had known each other for a long time, and it even seemed that they had worked together to prevent the descent of an evil god when their Sequences were not high.
It had been a long time since Klein had such a leisurely chat about the past, because he wore layers of masks and couldn't talk to the people around him about his true past.
But here he could talk about it, because he knew that Hobert and Fors would not reveal these secrets.
At the same time, the delicious food arranged by the kitchen also made Klein's appetite wide open, especially when he got the Spicy Fish Head, which gave him the feeling of eating hometown dishes in a foreign country.
Unconsciously, they chatted until after eight o'clock in the evening, and he and Hobert were still somewhat unsatisfied.
So after dinner, Hobert invited Klein to take a walk by the sea.
Fors, of course, understood that they wanted to chat alone, so she said that she still had some official business to deal with and did not go with them.
In the darkness, the waves were still lapping against the shore unhurriedly. Hobert smiled and said, "I remember seeing an idea about wave power generation. I wonder if it can be realized in this world with the blessing of Beyonder abilities."
As a former keyboard warrior, Klein had of course heard of this idea: "I remember that this technology has made considerable breakthroughs, but it is not like I imagined, building power stations on the shore, but building power stations in the sea."
Hobert recalled for a moment: "Now that you mention it, I seem to remember something like that too."
Then he said, "Many of my previous memories are very vague."
"Maybe it's because these two worlds are completely different," Klein said with emotion. "I'm about to forget the taste of fried noodles and shredded pork with garlic sauce."
Before he transmigrated, these were two of his favorite dishes.
Hobert sighed: "This world has wonderful places, and it also has helpless places."
"For example, the curse I encountered is the most difficult problem I have encountered so far."
"But if I don't face it, I will either become a Lunatic or become a mental patchwork monster like Trunsoest."
Klein was slightly stunned. He was about to say that "The Fool" had not yet recovered enough authority to help.
As a result, when he heard Hobert's sigh, he suddenly didn't know how to speak.
Hobert then continued: "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you yesterday about the reward I can pay to 'The Fool'."
He didn't give Klein a chance to refuse and said directly: "'Error' card!"
Klein, who was about to tell Hobert the truth, was suddenly stunned. He asked, "'Blasphemy Card' of the Marauder Pathway."
Hobert smiled slightly: "That's right."
For him, the two cards given by the Church of the Evernight Goddess must be obtained. One is of great use to him, and the other is of great use to Klein.
Klein pondered for a moment and thought that with the "Blasphemy Card" of the adjacent pathway, he should be able to carry out more operations.
The principle of him using the "Blasphemy Card" above the "Gray Fog" is similar to that of Hobert using the "Blasphemy Card".
Both use the "Blasphemy Card" as a medium to strengthen their status and mobilize more power.
Klein had also imagined before that if he could get the "Fool" card, or the "Blasphemy Card" of the adjacent pathway, this medium would be more "intimate" with his own pathway and the power of the "Gray Fog", and he would definitely be able to mobilize more power.
He paused for a few seconds before saying, "This reward is very reasonable, but you must pay this 'Blasphemy Card' before you advance."
He told the truth: "Mr. Fool may need to do some research."
"No problem," Hobert agreed very readily: "I will sacrifice it to Mr. Fool two days before I advance."
The reason why he didn't immediately sacrifice it to "The Fool" after getting the card was because Hobert was afraid that when Amon's avatar caught Klein later, Klein might carry this card with him, which would be lively!
As for the matter of Klein being caught, Hobert didn't plan to remind him in advance. He remembered that Amon had told him many shocking secrets in order to deceive Klein.
And it was more appropriate for Amon's avatar to tell him those secrets.
Anyway, Klein eventually escaped, and now with the help of the "Creator", perhaps he could escape without dying once.
But it was best to let Klein take a trip to the "Forsaken Land of the Gods", after all, there was Chernobyl and Moon City there.
After talking about serious business, the two began to chat aimlessly again.
It wasn't until after ten o'clock, when only the lights of the Governor's mansion on the entire Longtail Island were still on, that Klein said goodbye.
Just as he was about to enter the spirit world, Hobert smiled and said, "Take care, fellow countryman."
The word "fellow countryman" deeply touched Klein, and the persona of Gehrman Sparrow collapsed instantly. He showed a bright smile: "You too, fellow countryman."
Watching Klein leave, Hobert wandered alone on the beach for another half an hour.
Thinking of the problems he had encountered, and thinking of the problems Klein would encounter later, he was filled with emotion for a while.
After Hobert calmed down, he returned to the Governor's mansion.
In the master bedroom of the mansion, Fors was still awake.
She smiled and said, "I didn't expect the famous adventurer, who looks so dangerous in the newspaper, to be so fond of food and cherish communication with friends."
Hobert took off his coat and said, "This guy is more difficult than me! Fortunately, I still have a few close people, but he is different. For some reason, he has to hide his past, so he is too lonely."
Hobert sighed as he lay on the bed: "This wonderful and messed up world!"
Fors hugged Hobert: "At least he still has you as a friend."
Hobert smiled and snapped his fingers, the switch of the electric light was "Distorted" by him, and the light went out immediately: "I hope that in the future, I can also help him."
...
On Wednesday morning, Hobert got up and began to prepare for his trip to the Amanda Mountains.
For him, this was the most important thing at the moment.
Around nine o'clock in the morning, he welcomed an unexpected but expected guest: Bernadette.
Wearing an Intis-style white shirt and a dark jacket, paired with a pair of tight jeans that looked very much like Hobert's impression, Bernadette exclaimed as soon as she came up: "I didn't expect Tussock Harbor to be so prosperous."
Obviously, she had already been to Tussock Harbor.
"It's okay," Hobert smiled and said, "I heard that next year's Pirate Conference will be held there. I believe that after the pirate world's grand event, this port will be even more prosperous."
At that time, it will definitely become a paradise for pirates.
While chatting, Hobert invited Bernadette into a reception room.
From the window here, you can see the coconut grove in the distance and a small beach.
Bernadette looked at the scenery in the distance and exclaimed: "It's been a long time since I've quietly looked at the waves."
After the servant served the tea, Hobert did not respond to Bernadette's exclamation, but "Tampered" with the surroundings to prevent their conversation from being eavesdropped.
Bernadette asked again: "I heard that Longtail Island is about to have no servants?"
"It's just that there are no more servant buying and selling transactions," Hobert said: "The new policy is that employers and servants must sign an employment contract, otherwise the employer will be severely punished.
"Some clauses in that contract will guarantee the personal safety of the servants and give them the most basic respect."
Speaking of this, he spread his hands: "Too many people in this world need the job of a servant. As their ruler, I can't let that part of the people lose their source of income."
Bernadette smiled and said, "You are a qualified ruler."
"Thank you."
She then said: "Gehrman Sparrow found me yesterday and talked about your plan."
Hobert nodded: "Do you have any questions about our plan?"
"No, my spirituality suddenly realized that that's exactly where I need your help," Bernadette said with a smile.
Previously, when Hobert launched the South Colson campaign, he asked Bernadette to lead the "Element Dawn" to participate in the war. One of Bernadette's conditions was: in the future, she might need Hobert to do a favor.
Hobert took a sip of tea: "If I were you, I wouldn't bring this up."
He put down his teacup: "Unless you have something else to talk to me about."
That's why she took the initiative to mention this matter, to show her frankness.
Bernadette held the teacup, but never drank the tea inside: "Yes, I really want to know, what is the 'Creator's' attitude towards my father?"
During the South Colson campaign, she had observed the "Creator". At that time, she was very sure that the "Creator" should be the "Black Emperor" pathway, or the adjacent pathway of the "Black Emperor".
Theoretically speaking, this should be her father's enemy, but the "Creator" and the Blessed of God, Hobert, showed enough goodwill, which is very strange.
Especially the matter of George III becoming a god, obviously the "Creator" also did not want the king to become a god, even if they seemed to have a very close cooperative relationship on the surface.
But when it comes to the competition for Beyonder characteristics, the "Creator" will never compromise.
Then the "Creator's" attitude towards her father is very crucial, which will affect how the two organizations should get along with each other in the future.
Hobert replied: "I can only say there is no malice.
"I also told you before that I would help you find Emperor Roselle."
Bernadette put down the teacup in her hand: "Why?"
Hobert replied with a smile: "I don't know the specific reason, but I guess it might be because the 'Creator' knows your father."
Bernadette was slightly taken aback: "Just because of this reason?"
"Otherwise?" Hobert asked rhetorically: "Do you think gods have many acquaintances?"
Bernadette didn't know what to say for a while. She wasn't familiar with gods either, and didn't know what gods were thinking.
But she always felt a little uneasy: Would gods have such humanized actions?
Bernadette was silent for a few seconds before saying: "Can you tell me, if my father is found, how will the 'Creator' treat him?"
Hobert smiled and said: "I don't know, but I guess it should be inclined to rescue him, or make some deals.
"After all, if you want to kill Emperor Roselle, there is no need to be so troublesome. As long as you support George III in becoming a god, after a new Black Emperor appears, your father will never have hope of resurrection."
This is also what Bernadette finds strange, and it is also where she has always felt that the "Creator" has a certain goodwill towards her father.
As Hobert said, if the "Creator" wanted to harm him, he wouldn't need to do anything.
Not only that, but the "Creator" is also preparing to find her father. In Bernadette's view, the "Creator" at least does not intend to directly harm her father.
Bernadette pondered for a few seconds. In the end, she also felt that it was more likely that the "Creator" wanted to complete certain transactions with her father.
"I understand." Bernadette took a deep breath and asked: "When do we leave?"
Hobert was stunned: "Leave to find your father?"
"Yes."
"At least after we both advance to Sequence 2." Hobert reminded: "Only the level of Sequence 2 can avoid some corruption, or avoid being affected by some influences."
Bernadette nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you to come to me."
After speaking, she stood up and was about to leave immediately.
Hobert urged: "Take good care of that lamp, don't let Erebus take it away."
Bernadette certainly understood what Hobert meant by "that lamp". She nodded: "I know."
While speaking, a pair of illusory wings grew out of Bernadette's back, and the huge wings surrounded Bernadette.
A breeze blew by, and the pair of illusory wings dissipated like a cloud of smoke, returning to nothingness, and Bernadette in the wings also disappeared.
Hobert dispelled his "tampering" and continued to busy himself with his own affairs.
Just as the demigods of the Balk family completed their assembly and were about to set off, Allen, the butler of the South Colson Lord's Mansion, came to report: "Princess Ethel has sent an envoy, hoping to invite you to Feynapotter City for hunting tomorrow."
Previously, Ethel had invited Hobert to hunt together, but Hobert didn't take it too seriously at the time.
And this invitation is obviously something to discuss. Hobert guessed that it might also be about George III becoming a god, and he could take the opportunity to promote the location of George III's mausoleum.
So Hobert said to Allen: "Tell the envoy that I don't have time tomorrow. On Saturday morning, please ask Princess Ethel to avoid the eyes and ears and quietly come to the main hall of the Lord's Mansion to meet."
Hobert believed that Ethel must be very clear that there are many Loen spies in Feynapotter City. For Hobert, if his whereabouts are discovered, it will affect the subsequent plan.
After Allen left, Hobert set off with Lawrence and four other demigods.
All the demigods of the Balk family participated in this operation, and the Beyonder of the South Balam Duchy were temporarily handed over to Angus for control.
The group used two Sealed Artifacts with "travel" abilities to come to York City in the Amantha Mountains, which is the holy land of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, and was once the capital of the Evernight Goddess's kingdom.
Now, in addition to being used by believers for pilgrimage, this city is generally also used to receive some forces other than the Church of the Evernight Goddess.
Hobert and his party came to the city gate and saw that the city walls were all built of black stones and bricks. The structure was very simple and could be seen to have undergone many transformations.
Looking towards the Amanda Mountains from here, you can just see the headquarters of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, "Tenebrous Heaven."
That is a group of buildings that are always under the night sky. You can see tall black churches on the mountainside, as well as corresponding ancient buildings.
The starlight shines just right, making the entire building complex look very sacred!
Just as Hobert and a few others were curiously looking around, a middle-aged man in a bishop's robe of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, with thinning hair, walked towards them: "Grand Duke Hobert, and everyone, hello.
"I am ordered to receive you here."
Hobert glanced at the other person's eyes, which were not only deep, but also seemed to have a pool of black spring water slowly flowing inside.
He smiled and said: "Hello."
"You can call me Ben." The middle-aged man led the five people into the city: "Please follow me."
York City is now more like a large reception center. In the center of the city is a huge pilgrimage square. The other buildings in this city only have two functions: catering and accommodation.
There are no residential areas or factory areas. As far as the eye can see, there are restaurants and hotels, but most of them are not open at this time.
Ben introduced to everyone that it looks relatively deserted here now, but when the Winter Ritual Day comes, these rooms will not be enough to live in, and even tents will be set up outside the city.
The Winter Gifts Day is the Winter Solstice, but for the Church of the Evernight Goddess and its believers, this is a very important day.
The night is the longest on this day, and it is regarded by believers as the birthday of the Evernight Goddess.
Hobert thought to himself: This is the fanatical side of religion.
The five people were arranged in a rather luxurious reception place, which should be a residence prepared for some important believers.
After Ben introduced the location of the restaurant and bathroom, he politely asked everyone to wait in the room, and asked Hobert to go to the Cathedral of Serenity in "Tenebrous Heaven" to discuss the battle plan.
Hobert was slightly taken aback, and didn't expect to be able to take a look at the legendary Cathedral of Serenity.
While chatting with Ben, he followed Ben to the basement.
In the center of the basement built of boulders, there is a stone door made of obsidian. The center of the stone door is pitch black, flashing with starlight.
Seeing this structure of the stone door, Hobert can be sure that this is not the "Traveler's Gate".
After entering that stone door, Hobert seemed to be in the cosmos, with bright stars dotted under the huge night sky.
Following behind Ben and walking forward, he guessed that it should be a structure similar to a teleportation gate built using the astral world.
It's just that this kind of "teleportation gate" should only be used near the Divine Kingdom, because only the cosmos near the Divine Kingdom has enough connection with the real world.
After only a few steps, Ben pushed forward and opened a door in the dark cosmos, leading Hobert out of that space that looked like the cosmos.
Hobert saw that outside the door was also a huge stone structure, like another basement.
It's just that there are several obsidian doors here, and people often go in and out.
Ben greeted them, and when these priests responded to Ben, they would also look at Hobert curiously.
Through their greetings, Hobert learned that Ben turned out to be an archbishop.
Then he should be a demigod.
This is also in line with the etiquette of equal diplomatic occasions. After all, Hobert and others are also demigods, and it is normal to send a demigod to be responsible for the reception.
Going up to the ground structure through the stairs, Hobert saw a huge chapel on one side of the corridor, with patches of starlight shining in from the surrounding windows.
Hobert realized that he was now inside the Cathedral of Serenity.
They did not enter the chapel, but came to a relatively simple and very spacious room along the corridor.
Hobert found that the entire Cathedral of Serenity seemed to be very simple. The priests here either wore servant robes or bishop robes, or dressed as ascetics like Ariana.
The same is true for the few people in the stone room. Some wear bishop robes, and some dress very simply like Ariana.
However, these individuals were all of Archbishop level, and among them, Hobert even saw Archbishop Anthony.
The two had exchanged only a few pleasantries when Madam Arianna entered with a middle-aged man dressed in a full black robe.
Everyone stood up to salute, as that middle-aged man was actually the legendary Samuel.
Of course, within the Evernight Church, believers and Nighthawks all referred to Him as Saint Samuel. The cathedral in Backlund was currently named after Him!
Hobert followed everyone in saluting, then looked at the beardless man before him. He remembered that Saint Samuel was already an angel during the Fourth Epoch.
Samuel gave off a very harmonious feeling. He also looked at Hobert, and then said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Let me introduce this gentleman. This is Duke Hobert; I believe you are familiar with his name."
He paused and then added: "For tomorrow's battle, we have invited an angel of the 'Creator' to cover us on the western side of the entire battlefield."
Some Archbishops had not been informed of this plan in advance. After hearing Saint Samuel's words, they, like Arianna before them, internally re-evaluated the relationship between the Evernight Church and the 'Creator' faction.
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