Chapter 241: Tarot Assembly in Progress

With KeLaiEn's manifested normal-form statue of the Six Gods, and with LeiKeDun's words just now, everyone instantly reacted.

Profane! This is a desecration of the Goddess! AoDaiLi shouted a few lines in her mind with some anger, but quickly calmed down.

The True Creator and the Seven Gods have always been antagonistic; it is predictable that believers would deface the Goddess's image. But aren't the righteous deities only symbols? Why does the underground ruin explored by Mr. World contain a humanoid statue of the Goddess?

AoDaiLi furrowed her brows slightly, sinking into thought.

The Hanged Man A'erjie sighed with sudden realization:

"It turns out the Six Gods once had human forms."

"But what connection do they have with the End Times? And what relation to our land being abandoned by the Master?"

XiaoTaiyangDaiLiKe subconsciously asked aloud.

LeiKeDun leaned back in his chair, lazily explaining to the XiaoTaiyang beside him:

"The silent darkness that makes people vanish is the authority of the Goddess of Night; the monsters that arise in the darkness belong to the Hanged Man's authority, and the frequent lightning is the authority of the Lord of Storms."

"The remaining deities' residual divine power should also manifest elsewhere for you; you just haven't noticed or encountered it."

In other words, in a distant past—most likely in the early Quaternary or even the third epoch—the Six Gods truly fought the True Creator in a continent‑spanning conflict.

So this explains why the True Creator used to be the mainstream belief, and the churches of other deities were hidden organizations?

KeLaiEn instantly recalled many things, but under a shrouding gray mist, no one noticed that Mr. Fool himself was also lost in thought like them.

As everyone was immersed in their own thoughts, the sound of the bronze long table being struck suddenly rang in their ears.

Justice AoDaiLi turned instantly, her gaze, slightly excited, fixed on Mr. Fool, eagerly awaiting the hint he would give.

The rest of the group, one after another, cast hopeful glances toward Mr. Fool.

In the dense gray mist, Fool KeLaiEn chuckled aloud:

"Redemptive Rose."

"Redemptive Rose?" What is that? A node to break the cycle? Right, there's that name in a corner of a mural above the temple!

XiaoTaiyangDaiLiKe, prompted by Mr. Fool, recalled this detail he had previously overlooked.

"Respected Mr. Fool, what does Redemptive Rose represent?"

AoDaiLi raised her hand, actively asking out of curiosity.

However, this time Mr. Fool gave no response.

XiaoTaiyangDaiLiKe gratefully looked up at the foremost Mr. Fool, though he offered no further specifics.

Then he turned his head toward LeiKeDun beside him, speaking in a sincere tone:

"Mr. Bai Ta, do you have any suggestions for the upcoming exploration?"

"Try various methods to locate the nodes of the fate cycle."

"The memory loss caused by the cycle isn't hard to solve; you only need to pray to Mr. Fool at set times, asking him to restore your memories."

"If you even forget to pray, then seek Mr. Fool's help right now."

As he spoke, LeiKeDun glanced toward the Mr. Fool shrouded in gray mist at the head.

XiaoTaiyang froze for a moment. If I ask Mr. Fool to restore my memory periodically, would that be too much trouble for him?

"Sure."

When XiaoTaiyang's hesitant gaze met his, the KeLaiEn within the gray mist responded calmly.

So having Mr. Fool help Mr. Sun restore memories at intervals—Mr. Fool actually agreed; as a great being, he is truly merciful!

AoDaiLi silently praised Mr. Fool in her mind.

Is that allowed? Seems fine; Mr. Fool usually doesn't mind such trivialities. I also come to his divine realm each full moon to avoid the influence of rambling whispers, which is likewise a minor matter for him, yet he agreed.

Magician Fo Er Si was briefly surprised internally, then nodded slightly, feeling it was only natural.

"Thank you, great Mr. Fool."

XiaoTaiyangDaiLiKe, excited, bowed in thanks to the foremost Mr. Fool, then turned his gaze to LeiKeDun beside him:

"Also thank you, Mr. Bai Ta, and the Hanged Man, Miss Justice, Miss Magician, for your advice and help."

Dai Li Ke earnestly thanked each person before sitting down again.

The Silver City Exploration Squad's matter is temporarily concluded, and today's Tarot Assembly returned to its normal procedure.

Justice AoDaiLi looked toward the head of the bronze long table and spoke first:

"Mr. Fool, this time there are three more Rousel Diaries; I still owe seven."

Magician Fo Er Si quickly added:

"Mr. Fool, I have also received a reply; next time there will be new Rousel Diaries."

"Very good."

Shrouded in gray mist, Mr. Fool's voice was flat, responding as if indifferent.

After the simple procedure, KeLaiEn obtained the diary manifested by Miss Justice and began reading it with anticipation.

The group waited briefly, then heard Mr. Fool's peacefully calm voice, as if nothing had occurred:

"Begin your transaction."

Magician Fo Er Si immediately turned toward Miss Justice on the same side, saying with some anticipation:

"I have already received a reply; my teacher has a Mirror Dragon's Eye, priced at 1000 pounds."

The Miss Magician is still conservative; the premium is so small, and as the Tarot Assembly's liquid capital source, Miss Justice lacks no gold pounds.

LeiKeDun, seated opposite, silently sighed in his mind.

"1000 pounds?" AoDaiLi hadn't expected such swift news about the psychologist's potion material, and subconsciously asked for confirmation.

Fo Er Si wrestled internally for a while, deciding that if Miss Justice thought the price too high, he would lower it by 100 pounds; after all, she would still profit.

Just as Fo Er Si's idea formed, Miss Justice's slightly delighted voice continued:

"Good, deal!"

So, you agree? Did I underpay too little? Foersi felt momentarily bewildered.

After finalizing the terms with Miss Justice, agreeing on the payment schedule and the delivery time for the extraordinary materials, Foersi turned his gaze toward Dao Diao Ren, Taiyang, Baita and Shijie, along with several gentlemen:

"Do you have meteoric crystal or lava octopus blood crystals?"

These are the primary ingredients for the Seventh-Sequence astrologer's demonic elixir; a few days ago Mr. Lawrence had already told Foersi the main components of the formula, allowing her to gather the materials in advance.

Mr. Shijie sold so many materials last time; perhaps he has information. While pondering, Foersi cast her gaze toward the gloomy Shijie.

High above the gray mist, Kelaien saw that Leiketon had no intention to speak, so he controlled his miniature world and, in a hoarse voice, said:

"I have a lead on meteoric crystal, but I'm not sure I can obtain it."

As he spoke, he shifted his gaze to Leiketon; the meteoric crystals harvested from the A Meng Mausoleum last time were all taken by the mysterious queen.

But it seems that the extraordinary materials in the A Meng Mausoleum are concentrated along three avenues: diviners, apprentices, and thieves. Is this A Meng's deliberate design? Or merely the result of the materials' innate attraction to each other?

"No problem, I'm not in a hurry."

Foersi gave a slight nod, trying to keep her tone flat as she said.

Getting information on a material so quickly already made her very pleased; recalling the ordeal of gathering the Trickster Master's materials before, that was truly torment!

"Even on the vast ocean, lava octopuses are rarely seen, but I'll keep an eye out for you."

Dao Diao Ren A'erjie weighed his words and said:

"Alright, thank you very much." Foersi smiled in response; so far, the material collection has been quite smooth.

After a brief two-second silence, Kelaien again manipulated his miniature world and spoke:

"Everyone, does anyone have a lead on mermaids?"

The group's main gazes fell on Dao Diao Ren and Leiketon; the former is active on the sea, the latter is the most learned among them.

"There are rumors of mermaids in the Misty Sea, but their authenticity cannot be verified."

Dao Diao Ren replied in a deep voice. "Mermaids? Are they his demonic medicine ingredients or part of a ritual? If it's for a ritual, then Shijie is at least at Sequence Six."

"In the depths of the Misty Sea, within the Divine War Ruins, as well as the Black Night Church and the Netherworld, there are dead mermaids; whether they are still usable I don't know, but you could ask Qi Guang."

"It depends on which route you wish to take. As long as there is something of equal value, the Black Night Church certainly won't refuse."

Even if you just free‑ride, the goddess will most likely not refuse; She has already invested so much, and losing this mermaid is nothing. Leiketon added in his mind.

"I understand."

The gloomy Shijie slowly nodded, his hoarse voice revealing no emotional fluctuation.

The transaction phase concluded here, and the group resumed exchanging intelligence about their respective regions.

As the discussion drew to a close, Kelaien, who had been observing all along, reflected on recent events:

The mysterious lady beside Prince Aidesake, the ring she carried that seemed to be a Level‑0 seal, the traces of a 0‑08 arrangement appearing around her, and the increasingly frequent Aurora Society activities in the East District, Dock District, and other areas.

He hesitated but decided to give a heads‑up to Miss Justice and Miss Magician in Beikelande, then immediately controlled his miniature world, and Mr. Shijie, in a hoarse voice, said:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I've recently received some information indicating that a major event is brewing in Beikelande, which may lead to a tragedy."

"What major event?" Miss Justice, who was in Beikelande, asked concernedly.

"I don't know," Shijie replied calmly, shaking his head.

(End of chapter)