Chapter 596: Execution

Hearing the "Bard's" statement, Fors was almost laughed to anger.

"April Fools'" guys don't just cheat outsiders; they cheat their own people too. If they weren't all believing in that Celestial Worthy, they wouldn't be able to cooperate at all.

The "Bard" continued to talk about things related to Dilan ancient castle that he knew:

"That ancient castle used to belong to a hidden organization called the 'Hermit Order.' 'Loki' was a member of that organization as soon as he transmigrated. It is said that that ancient castle was personally built by the first leader of the 'Hermit Order' and was hidden by the previous leader over a hundred years ago."

"Who is the current leader of the 'Hermit Order'?" Fors asked quite curiously.

The "Bard" shook his head slowly:

"'Loki' didn't know clearly. Inside the 'Hermit Order,' only those who have become 'Faceless'—that is, Sequence 4 demigods—can see that leader and establish contact with him. Others just listen to the orders of their direct superiors.

"'Loki' once wanted to murder his mentor, that is, his direct superior in the 'Hermit Order,' to obtain the 'Faceless' Beyonder characteristic and complete a grand performance. But based on his understanding and fear of 'Faceless,' he never turned this thought into a concrete plan. Later, he obtained all the materials related to the 'Faceless' potion inside Dilan ancient castle and completely gave up his original plan.

"Do you think that a place like Dilan ancient castle, which is hidden and possesses a long history, would be dead, cold, and gloomy? But in reality, it's not like that. 'Loki' told me that it's very lively there, with grand performances every day."

Grand performances... "Lady Lady Hai La" remembered the pitch-black ancient castle she had seen in "Loki's" dream, as well as the guests like wax statues inside the castle.

Lu Mian asked the "Bard" thoughtfully:

"How do you think one can find Dilan ancient castle?"

"Still missing key clues." The "Bard" said the words in his heart. "If Dilan ancient castle were so easy to find, the current leader of the 'Hermit Order' would have occupied that place long ago and driven 'Loki' away. No, he would have turned 'Loki' into his marionette."

Lu Mian planned to ask Ludwig in detail later to see if he knew anything after eating half of "Loki's" arm.

"What about 'Hisoka'? What do you know about 'Hisoka'?" Lu Mian turned to ask.

The "Bard" made a look of recalling:

"That guy isn't very sociable, likes to act alone, and the few times he cooperated were mainly with the 'Mad Woman.'

"We all feel that his emotions are relatively changeable, always switching between states like joy and anger very quickly. The 'Mad Woman' evaluated him as not being pure enough.

"He is very dangerous, not worse than 'Loki.' His specific pathway is unknown. I saw him use his ability twice, but they both came from magical artifacts. That was a deck of poker cards that could change the card face, showing the characteristics of 'Frost' and 'Cutting.' It is said that 'Hisoka' hunted down a certain Beyonder and ordered it from a 'Craftsman' outside the research society."

What a pity, the "Mad Woman" is already dead, and I can't perform "spirit mediumship." She must have known more about "Hisoka"... Does "not pure enough" mean "Hisoka" actually isn't that crazy, and sometimes the craziness is deliberately performed? Lu Mian's mind flashed with regretful thoughts.

Although the "Mad Woman's" corpse was now in his hands, her spirit had been severely polluted by the Celestial Worthy, and a portion had even been "washed" by the sea power, completely annihilated.

Lu Mian exhaled silently and asked about another matter:

"Do you know about the sea power on 'Ultraman'?"

"Very well." The "Bard" described his contribution truthfully. "Those alien languages were mainly deciphered by me. Of course, the key parts received the Celestial Worthy's revelation. Moreover, the sea power isn't unique to the sea kin of Santa Port. I once contacted two evil god believers in Lenburg, and they also possessed similar abilities, which I cheated out of them.

"These pieces of knowledge promoted my deciphering, letting us know that this pathway isn't equivalent to the sea. It can even be said that only a very small part of it involves the sea.

"Its power mainly comes from the stars, and also comes from the earth beneath our feet. You all know very well that the world we live in is also a planet.

"The power corresponding to Sequence 9 is called 'Astronomy Enthusiast,' mainly obtaining cognition of the starry sky, related knowledge, and the ability to perceive reality initially, and strengthening the physique;

"Sequence 8 is 'Star-Bayer,' able to decipher 'Star Language,' which is 'Language of the Stars,' thereby obtaining revelations of fate;

"Sequence 7 is 'Star-Priest,' able to obtain true power through sacrifice and the stars. This includes 'Gravity Disorder,' 'Weakening Ray,' 'Electromagnetic Attraction,' and 'Void Starry Sky,' etc.;

"Sequence 6 is 'Navigator,' deepening cognition of space and dimensions, able to find hidden channels in the void, able to lock onto and correct the navigation routes between stars. For a 'Navigator,' navigating ships on the sea is a very relaxing thing;

"Sequence 5 is called 'Tide Scholar,' further controlling gravity, able to stir up giant waves that smash ships and destroy piers;

"Sequence 4 should be 'Heavy-Bearer.' The specific abilities aren't very clear."

Lu Mian didn't speak anymore, stepped back two steps, and signaled Fors and the others to ask.

What he cared about most was "Loki" and "Hisoka." Whether he knew the others or not didn't matter.

Fors looked at the "Bard," thinking seriously for a moment:

"Did you develop other 'April Fools'' members?"

"Yes." The "Bard" didn't have thoughts of lying at all.

After he finished speaking about those "April Fools'" members he knew who didn't belong to the "Curly-Haired Baboons Research Society," Fors asked another question curiously:

"Why did you take the nickname 'Bard' back then? According to your previous identity and current profession, wouldn't it be better to call yourself 'Phantom Thief,' 'Kid,' or something?"

The "Bard" answered in a flat tone:

"The body I have now was originally a bard and wandering artist, often moonlighting as a thief and con artist. The reason he died was that he tried to cheat someone out of money and was discovered, being beaten to a serious injury on the spot."

Cheating, swindling, stealing—you can do everything... It really suits you... Fors turned her head to look at "Lady Lady Hai La" and "Gandalf":

"I have no questions."

"Neither do I." "Gandalf" understood that the "Bard's" life was about to come to an end.

The younger brother of "Muggle" wouldn't let him go!

"Neither do I." "Lady Lady Hai La" followed up.

Lu Mian immediately raised his right hand, letting his fingertips condense a rich, dark green brilliance.

That brilliance turned into a strange ray, landing on the chest of the "Bard," who didn't dodge or evade, and drilled inside.

"Weakening Ray"!

Lu Mian could still use sea power for a week, close to the Sequence 5 level.

The "Bard's" face instantly twisted—that was the instinctive reaction from muscles and nerves.

On the side of his chest near his neck, the skin appeared to melt and peel off rapidly, and the flesh underneath was the same.

Seeing this scene, "Gandalf" sighed again.

He used dots of dawn to condense a straight sword and threw it forcefully toward the "Bard."

The light sword directly penetrated the "Bard's" head, letting him fall with a thump and pinning him to the ground.

The "Bard" struggled a few times like a skinned worm, convulsed, and lost his life.

Lu Mian watched quietly, not stopping "Gandalf" from helping the "Bard" find relief.

After the "Bard" had no breathing and didn't move, he looked at "Gandalf" and "Lady Lady Hai La":

"Thank you for your help."

"This is what we should do. We all have to be responsible for the harm 'April Fools'' caused to other members of the research society." "Gandalf" answered in a heavy tone.

Lu Mian didn't refute, turning to say:

"Before the operation, I told you that I joined a hidden organization before pretending to be my sister, for the sake of revenge. This time, I invited members of that hidden organization to help. I believe you all should have seen or sensed it."

He bundled the appearance of the "Tarot Club" with himself, so that Fors wouldn't expose her identity as a holder of a Minor Arcana card.

"What is that organization?" "Gandalf" asked with a spirit of inquiry.

According to "Lady Lady Hai La's" narration, that hidden organization seemed to have power at the angel level, and the "Cinderella" demigod who appeared on the sea also had very strong strength.

"Tarot Club." Lu Mian answered truthfully.

"Are you one of the Minor Arcana cards?" "Gandalf" suddenly understood.

He had heard of the "Tarot Club."

Lu Mian nodded, not denying it.

Fors asked curiously:

"Which card is that 'Cinderella' demigod? Her magic is so dreamy, and it's very similar to the fairy tales before we transmigrated!"

She was both performing and asking questions from the heart.

Lu Mian recalled the notification from Miss "Magician" and said with a smile:

"Great Arcana card, 'The Hermit'."

He paused and added:

"I also don't know why she can turn your fairy tales into magic, only knowing that she has a close relationship with the descendants of Emperor Roselle."

"Descendants of Emperor Roselle, the eldest daughter Bei Er Na Dai?" Fors and the others had all read a large number of Roselle's diaries and instantly had a guess.

"Possibly, but not Bei Er Na Dai herself." Lu Mian said truthfully.

He only knew this much.

"So that's how it is..." Whether it was Fors, or "Gandalf" and "Lady Lady Hai La," they all felt relieved at this moment.

So it was that branch of Emperor Roselle!

It was very normal for that emperor to invent fairy tale magic.

Lu Mian thought for a moment and added:

"You had better restrain the people in the research society and not let them spread those fairy tales."

"Good." "Gandalf" agreed.

Lu Mian was silent for a few seconds:

"My business in the research society has ended, and I have joined another hidden organization, so it's not suitable to participate in the gatherings of the research society anymore. You can find an opportunity to tell the truth to other members."

"Gandalf" and "Lady Lady Hai La" looked at each other and said:

"You can continue to act as 'Muggle' and obtain some resources and help in the research society. This is what we owe your sister."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 597 =====