Chapter 625: A New Week

South Continent, in the Knowledge Cathedral on the north bank of the Pas River Valley, Luka Bruster, who has successfully ascended to "Dreamweaver", has returned to his post.

He wears a plain white robe embroidered with brass threads, his graying hair neatly groomed, his gray‑green eyes tinged with faint gold, bright as a calm lake surface, able to easily see into people's hearts.

In front of the bishop's lounge desk, Lei Kedun rises enthusiastically from his seat and congratulates Luka Bruster: "Congratulations, Mr. Dreamweaver."

Luka Bruster smiles and nods, a trace of helplessness flashing in his gray‑green eyes as he says:

"Although I can see that what pleases you more is that I finally no longer have to handle the church's affairs, I still appreciate your blessing."

"This 'Dreamweaver' trait does not include a pre‑sequence, so the extraordinary abilities I already possessed have not changed much, and I need not worry about adapting to demonic elixirs."

After a two‑second pause, Luka Bruster walks to the stained‑glass window of the lounge, looks out at the sunny sky, and muses: "Although the ascent went smoothly, I still saw some scenes during the process—scenes I had never seen before. For a moment I find it hard to grasp their meaning; they seem related to certain existences before the Great Cataclysm."

The scenes seen during the ascent were from before the Great Cataclysm. The True Creator sleeps deep within the spiritual world here, and He has already reclaimed the 'Dreamer' pathway trait; some of His memories and thoughts scattered out, and Bishop Luka, who happened to be in the ascent state, captured them?

As thoughts drift, Lei Kedun asks curiously: "What kind of scenes?"

Luka Bruster briefly falls into recollection, then slowly exhales, describing in a calm tone:

"The images in the dream are not continuous, the colors are vivid, the lines abstract, more like grand murals painted on a wall."

"At the center, occupying most of the space, stands a towering white‑glowing peak, surrounded by pure white light as if holy radiance falling from the sky. Around the mountain are gray‑white steps spiraling upward to the summit, where a massive cross stands; light on both sides emanates from this huge cross."

"Around the peak, many angels with wings on their backs circle; farther away, a dragon bears shackles, roaring on the ground; giants struggle against chains and boulders; on the black sea surface, tentacles feathered like birds wave; in the shadows of the mural, darkly, a pair of ferocious, malicious eyes stare at the radiant, angel‑surrounded mountain."

"That is all the imagery; it is more like an apocalyptic dream with a prophetic tone, yet clearly different."

Lei Kedun listens in silence, his brows furrow slightly, then quickly relax, points at the pile of documents on the desk, chuckles and says:

"As a Dreamweaver, you should be better at interpreting the images than I am, so I won't over‑interpret."

"As for why you saw those scenes during the ascent, you'll know once you finish handling these documents."

Luka Bruster pauses, then sighs: "It seems a lot has happened in the Pas River Valley lately."

Lei Kedun calmly nods and says:

"Indeed, recently Mei Sang Ye Si has been preparing to bring the Northern Province under his rule; he has come to see you several times already."

"It seems my ascent to Dreamweaver was a wise choice; the affairs here already make me doubt whether a single avatar can keep up."

Luka Bruster lets out a sigh; before him, a translucent phantom slowly materializes, like looking into a mirror.

The suddenly appearing figure sharpens, wearing a clergy robe of the Knowledge Church patterned with books and eyes, gray‑green eyes, identical in face to Luka Bruster but appearing younger, wearing gold‑framed glasses; his aura resembles a sage distilled from knowledge rather than a church bishop.

"Fortunately, I have the extra 'Scholar' trait; this identity can quickly deal with the backlog of affairs."

Luka Bruster laughs lightly, sighs, then gently nods to the identity he split off and says:

"I'll leave the church's piled‑up matters to you; I'll go meet Mei Sang Ye Si."

After his duplicate's response, Luka Bruster gives Lei Kedun a light nod, bids farewell, turns and steps back; layers of light and shadow swirl, swiftly engulfing his figure, and he disappears within the room.

The Dreamweaver‑tier "Consciousness Walk" can let the body also roam the collective subconscious sea.

Watching Luka Bruster, who has begun sifting through the stacked documents on the desk, Lei Kedun awkwardly rubs his nose, noting that he has only truly handled church affairs for these two days while standing in the other's position.

After saying goodbye, he leaves the cathedral, finds a quiet spot, and waits for this week's Tarot Assembly to commence.

Time quickly reaches three p. m.; while discussing with Luo Sai Er the feasibility of upgrading the second‑generation differential engine to a computer, Lei Kedun suddenly stops. Ignoring Luo Sai Er's curious gaze, green‑blue vines drop from around, quickly covering his body and weaving a space isolated from reality.

"That half‑finished talk, what a stinky habit."

Luo Sai Er looks at the empty spot opposite, mutters lowly, then also rises and leaves the room.

Above the gray mist, within the ancient palace, deep red lights rise, rapidly forming vague silhouettes on both sides of the weathered long table.

After a brief survey of the surroundings and confirming no new members have joined this week, "Justice" Ao Dai Li immediately stands, bows at the head of the weathered long table and says: "Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~"

During this, "Justice" Ao Dai Li suddenly notices another face‑down playing card on the table in front of Mr. Fool.

"Another new blasphemous card? This efficiency is a bit too high," she thinks, while also beginning to guess which pathway this new blasphemous card represents.

Following Ao Dai Li's lead, everyone rises, bows, nods to each other, and then takes their seats.

Afterwards, most eyes at the Tarot Assembly turn toward "Hermit" Jia De Li Ya, seemingly curious whether she will provide Luo Sai Er the Emperor's diary today.

Ignoring the curious gazes around, Jia De Li Ya turns to the head of the weathered long table, lowers her head and says:

"Esteemed Mr. Fool, I have still not collected Luo Sai Er's diary this week."

"Indeed, it seems I can no longer obtain the diary from Beiernadai; no, the diary is no longer important to me. If I have questions, I can simply ask Emperor Luo Sai Er myself. Too many things have happened lately; I forgot to mention this."

As thoughts drift, Ke Lai En leans back in his chair, his voice calm:

"It's fine, you no longer need to collect diaries; I already have the information you need."

After a pause, he adds: "You can still obtain some knowledge or assistance from me, but the payment is no longer a diary; it can be any form of thing, such as some hidden yet true information, or items with miraculous effects."

This. Mr. Fool no longer needs to collect Luo Sai Er's diary; what did he gain from the diary? Yet no one submitted a diary last week? Was it provided by Mr. Fool's followers or forces directly under him? At this point, "Justice" Ao Dai Li subconsciously glances toward the "World" at the far end of the weathered long table.

Those who made the same move include "Hermit", "Hanged Man", and "Chariot" among the Tarot Assembly members.

"Sun" Dai Li Ke, curious at the head of the weathered long table, is interested in the information Mr. Fool obtained from Luo Sai Er's diary. He wonders what kind of message, hidden in an unreadable diary, requires Mr. Fool to collect it himself.

Thoughts flash by; Dai Li Ke bows to the figure at the head of the table and says: "As you wish!"

The other members of the Tarot Assembly quickly regain composure and, in perfect sync, bow with Dai Li Ke, saying: "As you wish!"

"Fool" Ke Lai En leans back, gently nods and says: "You may begin."

As his words finish, he seamlessly operates his minor "World", lifts his hand and says: "Everyone, I have some miraculous items for sale."

Some? Ke Lai En's fortune is considerable; after all, during his incarnation as Ger Man·Si Pa Luo he hunted many pirates and pirate generals. Thoughts stream through his mind; Leonard looks with interest at the "World" at the far end, hoping the miraculous items for sale might satisfy his needs.

As "World" Ger Man·Si Pa Luo introduces them, several of the miraculous items are quickly bought by "Justice" and "Hanged Man".

The transaction phase passes swiftly; "Moon" Ai Mu Lin scans the room and jumps in: "Everyone, I have already met that great figure of our blood clan, he looks favorably upon me, and gave me a test; if I pass, I will act as the three Grand Duke representatives to cooperate with the blood clan's allies."

The blood clan's allies, this guy is being thrown to the South Continent? As a gathering place for "Primeval Moon" believers, the blood clan indeed may ascend further on the South Continent, but may also become extraordinary material, helping others ascend.

As thoughts drift, Lei Kedun lightly nods to Ai Mu Lin and says:

"Congratulations."

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