Chapter 36: Opportunity and Risk Coexist

Chapter 36: Opportunity and Risk Coexist

The Fool Klein gave a light “Mm,” neither denying The Hanged Man’s guess nor confirming that it was indeed the Queen of Calamity, Cohinem. After all, he could not exactly take out a gold coin in front of Alger and perform a divination on the spot.

The Hanged Man Alger waited several seconds. Seeing that Mr. Fool did not give a clear response, he hurriedly described the contents of his previous prayer in greater detail. He began with the woman suspected to be the Queen of Calamity Cohinem saying that he possessed some elven blood, and continued until he reached the promise of becoming a demigod, the Western Continent that might reappear, and the key to fulfilling the agreement.

After recounting everything from beginning to end, Alger closed his mouth and lowered his head. He did not dare directly ask for Mr. Fool’s opinion and instead obediently waited for this great existence to speak of His own accord.

Some elven blood… take something from the Book of Calamity to the Western Continent… the disappeared Western Continent may reappear… Western Continent… The Fool Klein quietly listened to the end. Then he closed his eyes briefly and said in an even voice, “This is very dangerous, but it is also your opportunity.”

He had already preliminarily grasped Sefirah Castle and could mobilize power at the level of a Sequence 2 angel. The Queen of Calamity Cohinem was also only at that level. Klein had fairly high confidence in opposing the various accidents the Elf Queen might bring.

That was precisely why he dared to say this was The Hanged Man’s opportunity.

Of course, the prerequisite for grasping the opportunity was that The Hanged Man could not be rash, could not advance recklessly, and had to remember at all times to ask for protection. Therefore, Klein deliberately emphasized “very dangerous,” making sure The Hanged Man remembered to pray to Mr. Fool before starting the corresponding action.

Such a brief sentence contained two layers of meaning, but Klein believed Mr. Hanged Man would definitely understand.

Alger was delighted. He actually imitated The Sun and responded rather sincerely, “Faith belongs only to Mr. Fool!”

Hearing those words, Klein felt a burst of discomfort and again remembered the pain of being swallowed by endless lightning. He could only smile and say nothing.

After considering it, The Hanged Man Alger took the initiative to ask, “Honorable Mr. Fool, what is the incantation or password needed to enter the Western Continent?”

I want to know that too… The Fool Klein sighed inwardly and said, “It is not yet time for you to know.”

“Yes, Mr. Fool.” The Hanged Man Alger asked no further. He respectfully bowed.

After returning to the real world, he immediately walked out of his tent, brought the sailors along, and, in the light of dawn, spent some time arriving at that elven ruin.

The scene here was exactly the same as what he had seen in the dream. Withered yellow vines covered decayed wooden buildings. In some places, inscriptions were exposed. The air felt rather frozen, as if no one had set foot here in a very long time.

After carefully looking around, Alger suddenly thought of a problem.

Once he truly relied on the Queen of Calamity to become a half-god, half-human existence, how was he supposed to face the Church?

Direct rebellion, to become the fifth—no, sixth king upon the Five Seas? But in that case, there would be no chance to touch the Book of Calamity, unless he designed some events forcing the Church to use that sealed artifact, which might or might not be listed as Grade 0. That would not only be extremely difficult, but he would also probably need to become a Sea King, or even a Calamity, before it became possible… Mm, I could ask The World for help… If I want to remain in the Church, I need to give them a reason they cannot refuse, a good enough reason… Alger’s brows furrowed slightly. He did not hide his solemnity.

To the sailors following…