Chapter 79: Pooling Ideas

Chapter 79: Pooling Ideas

Seeing that Miss Magician had not yet fully reacted, Klein had the dummy World add another sentence:

“You do not need to go to the scene. Just summon my historical projection in advance.”

“…All right!” Magician Forsi hurriedly nodded.

At that moment, because Gehrman Sparrow had accepted his mission, The Moon Emlyn clearly relaxed.

In his understanding, this meant the probability of success had shot upward in a straight line.

The next second, The World Gehrman Sparrow looked toward him and asked in his hoarse voice, “What payment can you offer?”

The Moon Emlyn fell silent for two seconds. His gaze drifted slightly upward as he said, “After I become a Witch King, I can promise one free favor in a similar matter.

“Also, of the spoils, I only want the Witch King Beyonder characteristic. The people from the Rose School of Thought’s temperance faction should also have a clear target. Everything else belongs to you.”

Mr. Moon is very guilty, very lacking in confidence… From his movements and words, Justice Audrey came to a definite conclusion.

Emlyn is learning from others and “spending on credit” now… Klein secretly chuckled and had the dummy World respond indifferently, “It seems you can only afford to hire me, one demigod.”

If Mr. Moon could provide a large amount of food, I wouldn’t mind joining… Justice Audrey muttered inwardly.

However, without needing to say it aloud, she already knew how Mr. Moon would answer:

Why would we Sanguine stockpile so many snacks?

To the Sanguine, their staple food was human blood rich in spirituality. Bread, meat products, and similar foods were nonessential.

Seeing that The World Gehrman Sparrow had not rejected his terms, The Moon Emlyn secretly breathed out and said, “Do you have any other requirements? I’ll satisfy them as much as possible.”

Gehrman Sparrow thought for a moment and said, “Provide a mystical item or sealed artifact capable of greatly increasing the holder’s spirituality for a short period of time.”

This was for Miss Magician, allowing her to maintain the summoned historical projection for several more minutes. And the Moon domain unquestionably possessed Beyonder powers in that regard. For example, a Crimson Scholar could create a full-moon state, allowing spirituality to breed and intuition to strengthen.

Whew… The Moon Emlyn quickly nodded.

“All right. No problem.”

Seeing that the human and the vampire had already reached an agreement, Magician Forsi hurriedly raised her hand and said, “No full moon.”

If it were a full moon, forget about increasing her spirituality—being able to avoid dying on the spot would already count as excellent luck. After all, the higher her Sequence, the stronger the effect of hearing Mr. Door’s ravings. And Forsi had already advanced from Sequence 6 Scribe to Sequence 5 Traveler.

Emlyn knew about Miss Magician’s full-moon curse. He had no questions. He gave a soft “Mm,” indicating that he would pay attention.

At this time, The Hanged Man Alger, who had listened to the entire transaction, spoke thoughtfully.

“Although Beyonders of the Rose School of Thought’s indulgence faction are easily controlled by their own emotions and instincts, that does not mean their brains have vanished along with their zombification. Even if they truly had, they still have Moon-domain Beyonders among them.

“Since their demigods are directly participating in the Southern Continent war and have exposed their locations, they would not fail to consider ambushes from enemies like the Sanguine and the temperance faction. I believe the probability of hidden traps is not small.”

“Correct.” The Star Leonard chimed in. “Many files show that although the Rose School of Thought’s indulgence faction is famous for bloodiness, cruelty, and lust, they still act with planning. They reveal a certain cunning and viciousness.”

Judgment Xio glanced at her friend, then followed, “Two months ago, I encountered a supernatural case involving the Rose School of Thought. The target had clearly been deceived and stepped into a trap.”

The World Gehrman Sparrow listened attentively until the end. Then he laughed once and turned to The Moon Emlyn.

“Which Witch King is your target?”

Emlyn did not hide it.

“The Witch King leading the local natives in North Olite State, East Balam, in besieging Loen’s main colonial city there.”

Hearing this, a thought inexplicably flashed through Klein’s mind:

The Mother Tree of Desire does not seem to wish to see the Goddess grasp the Uniqueness of the Death pathway either. She is driving the natives, using war to shake the Church of Evernight’s missionary foundation on the Southern Continent.

As thoughts flashed, Klein had The World Gehrman Sparrow look at The Moon Emlyn and say with a low chuckle, “Then my target will be another Witch King. That will have nothing to do with your operation.”

He did not need to say it too plainly. The Moon Emlyn, The Hermit Cattleya, and the others all quickly understood his plan.

It was a simple plan:

Gehrman Sparrow would hunt another Witch King, actively step into the trap, and draw over the forces the Rose School of Thought had buried in ambush. At that time, The Moon and the Rose School of Thought’s temperance faction would seize the opportunity to besiege the true target.

“Wouldn’t that be too dangerous?” The Moon Emlyn instinctively asked.

The danger, of course, referred to the danger faced by Gehrman Sparrow, who would trigger the trap.

The World Gehrman Sparrow answered with great calm, “That is only a historical projection.”

If it dies, it dies…

Hearing that answer, The Moon Emlyn, The Star Leonard, and the other Tarot Club members did not quite know what expression to put on. They did not know whether they should marvel that a Sequence 3 demigod really was different, or envy the Ancient Scholar for possessing such a Beyonder ability.

Klein then continued, having the dummy World say, “If the Rose School of Thought suspects my sudden attack and only sends part of their strength to stop me while keeping a relatively complete trap in reserve, I will try to forcefully hunt that Witch King, turning the false target into the real one. In any case, you only want the corresponding item. You do not care who its original owner was.”

Simple but effective… The key is that Gehrman Sparrow must possess power beyond normal limits; even if he faces an angel, he must be able to resist… Justice Audrey studied seriously, evaluating the plan inwardly.

The Moon Emlyn no longer had any doubts. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Before the official operation, it is necessary to meet with the Rose School of Thought’s temperance faction and settle the details.”

The World Gehrman Sparrow nodded.

“You arrange it.”

After this matter was finished, Klein had the dummy World manifest a stack of papers and distribute them to every member of the Tarot Club.

“I and certain existences will be dealing with a mythical creature. You may offer opinions and ideas.”

Written on the papers were the personality and specific behavior of the Dark Demonic Wolf, Kotar, as well as the various analyses Miss Justice had made based on them.

Klein hoped to use different people’s different personalities and knowledge to obtain different opinions and find inspiration.

A mythical creature… The World’s target is already a mythical creature? The Hanged Man Alger, who had been much quieter than usual, could not help lifting his head and glancing toward the very bottom of the bronze long table.

Although he had already mentally prepared himself to some extent and believed that, even if The World Gehrman Sparrow suddenly claimed to be an angel, he would not be surprised, actually discovering that the other party had truly set a mythical creature as his hunting target still inevitably left him rather shocked and shaken.

The Hermit Cattleya had similar feelings, but she quickly remembered that Snake of Fate, the Death Consul, and the ancient evil thing.

That matched the “certain existences” in The World Gehrman Sparrow’s words.

Three angels plus a Sequence 3 blessed of a deity hunting a mythical creature—this was an entirely normal matter!

Gaze after gaze then withdrew from the end of the mottled long table, and everyone began reading the information in their hands seriously.

At that moment, because this did not involve a commission, a transaction, or even the sharing of intelligence, the Tarot Club members inexplicably felt that they were working together toward one goal. They felt that this loose gathering had begun to feel like an organization.

After reading the contents on the paper, The Hanged Man Alger was the first to speak.

“According to Miss Justice’s analysis, no bait will make that suspicious mythical creature take it. It will only make Him hide farther away.

“Under circumstances where He is suspected of holding a Sequence 1 Beyonder characteristic, there is indeed no need for Him to chase anything else. Raising Himself is the most important matter. If we want to deal with Him, we can only approach from that direction.”

Hearing this, Judgment Xio spoke from her own professional perspective.

“But this mythical creature is extremely cautious. He has left no clues at all. And according to the intelligence, in an environment like the Forsaken Land of the Gods, the location where He prepares His Sequence 1 ritual is not actually restricted.”

“Right. There are too many monsters for Him to use.” The Sun Derrick confirmed Miss Judgment’s statement.

The atmosphere instantly became heavy. The Star Leonard thought for a while and said, “Can we rely on the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Convergence?”

As he spoke, he looked toward Klein Moretti.

“That mythical creature seems to be on the same pathway as you.”

“If we rely purely on the convergence ability of Beyonder characteristics at that level, and try to find that mythical creature through a chance encounter, perhaps it would take one year, two years, or even longer. And the other party is a complete mythical creature. He has the ability to interfere with it to some extent.” Klein rejected Leonard’s suggestion.

Of course, if he attached Sefirah Castle’s power of convergence to himself as well, then perhaps the next time he used the Staff of the Stars for random transfer, he might directly encounter the Dark Demonic Wolf. The problem was that, in that case, the probability of “chance-encountering” Amon’s main body would be even higher—far higher. That would be standard door-to-door delivery.

After listening to everyone’s discussion, The Hermit Cattleya considered matters based on the Queen’s taboos and said, “Can we use this mythical creature’s honorific name to establish a connection?”

If the Dark Demonic Wolf had not been tracked by Amon before, that might not be impossible. But now, what I can think of, Amon definitely can too. Under such circumstances, the fact that the Dark Demonic Wolf has not yet fallen means He must be on guard against such things… The World Gehrman Sparrow slowly shook his head.

“With His suspicious personality, He definitely will not make automatic responses.”

No sooner had he finished than inspiration abruptly came to Klein.

The Dark Demonic Wolf not responding does not mean He will not pay attention to the corresponding prayer light!