Chapter 46: Arrodes’s Congratulations

Chapter 46: Arrodes’s Congratulations

“Who are you?” Klein asked in a rather complicated state of calm.

The lady wearing a simple robe nodded lightly.

“Arianna, Servant of Concealment.”

Servant of Concealment… Arianna… Klein’s gaze focused slightly. He already knew the identity of the lady before him.

As a Beyonder who had started as a Nighthawk, how could the name Arianna be unfamiliar to him?

The abbess of the Church of Evernight’s cloister, first among the thirteen archbishops, someone who could become the future pontiff—any one of those identities was basic knowledge impossible to avoid in theology and mysticism.

As for the title “Servant of Concealment,” Klein had read of it in Emperor Roselle’s diary. Combining it with similar names such as Attendant of Mysteries, he suspected it pointed to the angelic rank. At the same time, based on the law of conservation of Beyonder characteristics, and on the fact that Arianna could not possibly be a Sequence 1 angel while a Sequence 0 of the pathway existed, Klein believed that Servant of Concealment was most likely Sequence 2 of the Evernight pathway.

This… The Goddess did not fail to respond. Her method of response is simply very special… She directly sent her own “servant” here… Klein’s feelings became complicated, difficult to describe.

After several seconds of silence, he bowed solemnly.

“Good afternoon, Your Highness Arianna.”

In the major Churches, if a demigod of angelic rank walks the earth, one adds “Your Highness” when addressing them in person to show respect. Similarly, toward popes, pontiffs, patriarchs, and other representatives of a deity’s will, one adds “Your Holiness.” In addition, for the head of a Church, one can also use terms such as “Apostolic See” or “Holy See.” Of course, in many circumstances, “Holy See” can also refer to the location of the Church’s headquarters.

Arianna tapped her chest four times clockwise and replied with a devout posture:

“May the Goddess bless you.”

She then said,

“I am an ascetic. You may address me directly as Madam.”

“Yes, Madam Arianna.” Klein did not insist in the slightest.

Arianna looked at him peacefully for two seconds, then asked directly,

“You wish to deal with the Blasphemer Amon’s avatars in Backlund?”

“Yes. I hope to receive the protection of Concealment,” Klein answered frankly.

At that moment, he suddenly felt a little troubled, because this was somewhat different from what he had expected.

His original idea had been for the Goddess to return a blessing and provide protection, after which he and Pallez Zoroast inside Leonard would join hands to clear out every one of Amon’s avatars in Backlund. During that process, the matter of Leonard and that angel of the Marauder pathway would not be exposed. But now, the protection had become an “entity” that would participate in battle. Once Pallez Zoroast took action, He would inevitably be discovered, and the ending would be difficult to predict!

Should I not cooperate with Pallez Zoroast, then? Should I have Him only provide intelligence and take a portion of the spoils? As Klein’s thoughts spun rapidly, Arianna spoke at an unhurried pace:

“I can provide the power of Concealment so that everything that happens cannot be spied upon. However, I cannot guarantee that I can clear out all of Amon’s avatars in Backlund.”

Pallez Zoroast said He can accomplish this… The one who understands Amon best really is a Sequence 1 of the same pathway… Klein thought for a moment, then said,

“Madam Arianna, I already have a mature and complete plan. You only need to provide the power of Concealment and do not need to participate in the actual battle. I will handle the rest.”

Arianna nodded. She raised her right arm and opened her palm.

One point of light after another lit up, deep and brilliant, rapidly outlining a medal in her palm.

The medal was crystal clear throughout, as though cast from black gemstone. It gave off the feeling that when one looked at it, it…