infodatos Chapter 245 Concealing the Sage's Authority
Chapter 245 Concealing the Sage's Authority
Chapter 245 Concealing the Sage's Authority
"Yes, do you have accurate information?"
Although he didn't have a clearer memory, knowing his identity was still very helpful to Azik.
At least he now possesses the strength of Sequence 3, unlike in the original story where he only possessed the strength of Sequence 4 at the same stage.
He was confident he could handle any demigod as long as no angels intervened, and it was clear that the Einhorn family would not send angels to Backlund.
It would be difficult to keep the arrival of an angel via the "Hunter" route in Backlund a secret from Augustus I, whose main base is the Kingdom of Rune, especially since Augustus I is currently still in Backlund.
If this were to actually happen, Augustus I would spare no effort to take action—there is no greater achievement than eliminating an angel from the opposing camp, and if there is, it can only be two.
Evan nodded, but then shook his head and said:
"The intelligence from the Fussac Empire indicates that a Sequence 4 'Iron-Blooded Knight' has arrived, but I don't think it can be a Sequence 4."
It is more likely to be the 'War Bishop' of Sequence 3.
Last year, my brother established a new order in the Kingdom of Rune by repealing the Grain Act and became a "Law Master" through the arbitrator path. This matter can be kept secret from others, but it certainly cannot be kept from the Einhorn family, who have been closely watching the Horn family.
Knowing that Robert Horn has become a "Law Master," sending a "Blood Knight" to Backlund is an insult to whoever they're talking about!
I don't believe the Einhorn's would be so foolish, so I think they would at least send a Sequence 3 'War Bishop'."
Azik thought for a moment, nodded in agreement with Evan's opinion, and then said:
"Do you have any plans? Based on my limited memory, I know that extraordinary individuals in the Hunter Path are good at combat but not good at mystical methods, but it's different when it comes to the 'War Bishop' sequence."
The "War Bishop" can release a "fog of war," which effectively conceals himself, counters prophecy, and reverses occupation, making him extremely difficult to find. It can be considered one of the most adept at concealment. (I originally intended it to be the smoke of war, with the fog of war being an advanced version of Sequence 2, but since Squid has set up the fog of war in Sequence 3, let's use Squid's version as the standard!)
"I have my own way of finding this person, but I hope you can lend me a hand when the time comes."
Evan smiled slightly, shook his head, and did not answer Azik's question directly.
Seeing that Evan was unwilling to explain, Azik said indifferently:
"Just keep it in mind. Remember to let me know in advance if you need help. I promise I won't be late like last time."
Azik still harbors resentment over missing his chance to face Ince Zangwell after his previous loss of control.
"Speaking of that unspeakable person, he has already arrived in Backlund and is now still entangled with the Witch Cult."
Upon hearing the mention of the unspeakable person, Azik immediately understood who Evan was referring to. His face darkened instantly, and he stared at Evan with a piercing gaze, hoping to glean more information.
Ince Zangwell not only took his child's head, but also left his child's spirit to this day filled with resentment and unable to rest in peace.
Unable to start over, and having killed his good student, he was ranked second on his kill list, only after Duncan Augustus, the man who directly killed his child. "There is still no more information about him, after all, he has 008 stolen from the Church of the Night. However, since he has already made connections with the Witch Cult, it means that he is helpful to the Witch Cult and the Augustus family in their collusion."
Therefore, when dealing with those who cannot be spoken of, it is best to start with the witch cult and the Augustan royal family, rather than the other way around.
Azik thought for a moment and nodded in agreement with Evan's point of view. In any case, the angel of the Augustus family, Duncan Augustus, was also his target.
"Then next, I should target the Redthorn Manor, which the Augustus family still protects closely. After all, the symbol of the cooperation between the Witch Cult and the Augustus family—the vessel for the descent of the Primordial Witch—is still there."
Whether it's thwarting their next plot or targeting Ince Zangwill, this is the best place to break the deadlock.
In order to gain Mr. Azik's trust and make him believe in him, Evan had previously revealed the fact that the Witch Cult was cooperating with the Augustusian royal family.
And then he spoke of the Red Rose Manor.
Since the intention was to target Ince Zangwell indirectly, Mr. Azik naturally thought of this matter.
"There is another benefit to doing this, which is to reduce the suspicion of those who cannot speak out, the Witch Cult, and the Augustus royal family, because the vessel for the primordial witch's divine descent was not something that 008 could completely control."
In that case, any unexpected events are to be expected and understandable; this will best conceal our true nature and prevent premature exposure.
Evan poured a glass of water for Mr. Azik and placed it in front of him, then continued.
Mr. Azik picked up his water glass, took a sip, and then couldn't help but admire Evan's meticulous thinking.
Evan chatted with Azik for a while about the details of the future operation, then watched Mr. Azik disappear from his sight.
After a while, he took out his pen again, wrote a letter, and then casually picked up a candle and began the summoning ritual.
After completing the preliminary steps, Evan placed the letter on the altar, stepped back two paces, and solemnly chanted in ancient Hermes:
"I summon in my own name!"
"An invisible creature that roams the upper realms, a strange spirit friendly to humans, a messenger exclusively belonging to Bernadette Gustav."
As soon as he finished speaking, Evan's inspiration was triggered, and he instinctively activated his spiritual vision through his consciousness, but he saw nothing.
Then Evan discovered that the letter he had placed on the altar was missing, without realizing how it had disappeared.
"My sequence has been promoted, and I've already taken down the Triple Hotpot Angel. My control over the City of Calamity is quite high, but I still haven't seen Bernadette's messenger. This messenger is truly special!"
Just like last time, a dazzling galaxy composed of countless points of light suddenly appeared in the apartment, like a bridge.
Upon closer inspection, the glittering points of light appear to be living birds, their bodies forming this illusory bridge. However, one end of the bridge is in the apartment, while the other end seems to connect to nowhere.
Every time he saw this bridge, Evan felt a subtle feeling, but he couldn't reveal his understanding of the "Qixi Magpie Bridge".
With the disappearance of the "Qixi Magpie Bridge", Bernadette appeared in the apartment.
She wore an Intis-style white women's shirt, her chestnut-colored long hair was naturally draped down, and her symmetrical, straight eyebrows were perfectly styled, making her look somewhat like the career woman Evan had seen in TV dramas in his previous life.
Upon meeting her, she asked in a rare, eager voice:
"Chris is here, is it true?"
It's no wonder Bernadette was so agitated. Chris, the Sequence 3 demigod who defected from the Morse Pentecostal Order, has always been the person Bernadette most wanted to win over and the person she most wanted to get rid of over the years.
The time has come to pull him into the "Elemental Dawn".
"You're more excited than I expected! I thought that with over a hundred years of experience, you wouldn't be prone to such emotions."
Evan looked Bernadette up and down, feeling quite puzzled.
Bernadette's expression froze upon hearing this, then she said rather irritably:
"That's something only born mythical creatures or demigods would have. I've worked my way up from a Sequence 9 'Secret Seeker' to where I am now."
So I'm still very human, and of course I'll experience emotional ups and downs!
Bernadette deliberately emphasized the word "humanity" to make it more impactful.
"Of course I can see that you have maintained your 'humanity' very well, but I am also very puzzled because in the MI9 files, the 'Elements Dawn' you created does not seem to be very large. So what is the anchor for you to maintain your 'humanity'?"
After all, the extraordinary characteristics of an angelic being are not so easy to bear!
Bernard looked into Evan's eyes, and after a long while, she spoke:
"I always thought you were extraordinary. After learning about the Horn family's history and that you are Robert Horn's brother, I thought I had found the answer. But now it seems that the truth is still somewhat different from what I thought."
You actually know about anchors, and you know what angels are facing?
This is somewhat beyond the scope of knowledge that you, as a member of the Horn family, the deputy director of MI9, and a true follower of the Creator, should know.
These are things you should know after you've at least advanced to the level of a demigod!
Evan gave Bernadette a cryptic smile and said:
"I know a lot more, but I can't tell you anything because information has a price."
Similarly, I can't tell you what my anchor is!
Bernadette sat down on the sofa opposite Evan with a smile, glanced at the two teacups on the coffee table, and casually asked curiously, "Did you have guests just now?"
Evan stood up, found a clean glass, poured Bernadette a glass of water, placed it in front of her, and solemnly said:
"He is another high-sequence powerhouse who will be introduced to Ms. Amanda's gathering in a few days. This powerhouse is not simple at all. I want to remind you not to investigate everything about him. It will not do you any good."
"Oh? You have quite a wide network of connections. Your brother and Ms. Amanda established this gathering less than two years ago, and they've already recruited several high-sequence powerhouses. You only attended once, and the second time you're going to introduce two high-sequence demigods to join. That's really impressive!"
Don't worry, controlling your curiosity is the best way for the 'Spy Angel' to survive. I will follow your advice and not become curious about him.
Okay, let's get back to our previous topic! What happened to Chris?
Bernadette and Evan had built a deep mutual trust through several collaborations, so she accepted Evan's suggestions without hesitation, even though she was really curious about what secrets this special high-sequence powerhouse had.
"It's not Chris, it's Collins. Since Collins has changed his name, we should respect his decision!"
Evan solemnly corrected Bernadette's mistake, leaving her speechless.
"I know, it's Collins, not Chris. Stop keeping me in suspense!"
Evan chuckled softly, then, without further ado, recounted Collins's situation and said:
"In short, when Mr. Collins crossed pathways to advance twenty years ago and defected from the Morse Penitentiary, he stole a sealed artifact formed by the extraordinary trait of the 'Craftsman' pathway Sequence 2 'Knowledge Mentor'. After twenty years of digestion, he has basically digested the potion, and only lacks the corresponding potion formula."
He originally intended to try his luck in Intis to see if he could be accepted by the Church of Steam and Machines, but now that he knows from me that you possess the blasphemous card of the 'Generalist' pathway, he has changed his mind and hopes to make a deal with you, with me as the intermediary!
Bernadette sighed after hearing this, and then said:
"I finally understand what exactly happened to the Morse Penitentiary twenty years ago."
The details of what happened at the Morse Order twenty years ago are unknown to the outside world. Even Evan only remembered the event after seeing the top-secret file in MI9 and then learning it from a prisoner in the City of Calamity.
Because this matter was personally covered up by the Hidden Sage, all records of this event in the world, and people's memories, have been erased.
The reason MI9 has this record is because it was personally blessed by Augustus I. In addition, the Hidden Sage was not a Sequence 0 true god, which is why it was able to be preserved.
If the Hidden Sage is a true deity, then what he wants to conceal could never be known by anyone.
The "generalist" approach represents knowledge that is biased towards reality, and represents "civilization" itself.
The "peeping to the secrets" approach represents knowledge that leans towards the mysterious, representing "mystery" itself.
The reason why all the gods in the world are called "gods" is that gods are "unknowable".
The unknowable is "God".
"I'll make the deal with him at Ms. Amanda's party. You can inform him of this and let him figure out how to proceed. You can also get some money from him as payment!"
Bernadette thought for a moment and decided to seize the opportunity.
"It would be best to knock on more keys, and while you're at it, also knock on the payment you're owed?"
Evan, holding his water glass, looked at Bernadette and said with a smile.
"Haha, oh right, while you're at it, type out the payment I owe you too!"
Bernadette paused for a moment upon hearing this, then burst out laughing.
"The Russell exhibition I spearheaded was a huge success in Trier; now it's your turn!"
After laughing, Bernadette stopped smiling and began to talk about the Russell exhibition, while Evan raised an eyebrow and nodded solemnly in agreement.