Chapter 83 Nagging
Chapter 83 Nagging
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"Ernst Foundation?"
Edward thought for a moment: "Not familiar. I haven't paid attention to it. What I know is similar to the information you can find. There is also some secret knowledge that you probably can't access now."
"Is this foundation connected to a hidden entity?"
"Yes. A charity organization that has been established for 200 years must have some secret help behind it..." Edward squinted his eyes and watched Amon emerge from Klein's table, then fly from under the table to his side and stuff a wallet into his hand.
Out of politeness, Edward did not pinch the wallet to test its thickness, but placed it on the chair next to him as if nothing had happened, and flicked Amon's head, sending both the little pointed hat and Amon flying out.
He organized his words and continued to answer: "If it is other news, I can tell you some... For example, their motto is to never turn back even if they hit the south wall, and their corporate culture is to rob Peter to pay Paul and live in poverty."
Klein unconsciously felt a sense of sympathy. Then he thought of the one thousand pounds Maria paid him. It was a huge sum of money no matter how you put it. At least the person in charge wouldn't have to wear patched clothes, especially a young woman... The Foundation was so short of money, but it took out such a large sum of money to ask people to help rescue people from Kapin. Klein couldn't understand these people's thoughts anymore. He felt heavy in his heart, and the words turned into silent silence when they came to his lips.
“They do not accept any form of capital injection or investment, only fixed donations and material assistance from nobles.”
"That's why they're all poor. You asked this because you probably met Maria. The head of the foundation has done his best to keep the organization running, and the rest depends on the abilities of the leaders. For example, Maria grew up in the East District, is good at scheming, and is smart and ruthless."
In this era, the church and the state have the power to suppress almost everything, not to mention that the gods are high in the sky and are indestructible.
All people can do is march and demonstrate, and at most use the threat of evil gods to get better treatment for themselves... Klein was a little confused. As a time traveler, he could see these things. Could it be that the locals in the foundation couldn't see it? If they could, why didn't they choose to assist the church... Eh? Mr. Edward didn't say which god or gods they were under, could it be that?
Klein couldn't help but ask: "Which gods does the Foundation believe in?"
Edward took a bite of the cake, ate half of it himself and gave the other half to Amon. He also helped Amon put on the hat he had picked up. He organized his words and then slowly spoke: "Wherever they are, they believe in that god."
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"That is to say, they don't really believe in anyone and have a more flexible belief system," Edward said. "They believe more in themselves, their own abilities, their own hands, and that they can create a better future. They believe that hard work can bring about change."
"Wait a minute, so the Ernst Foundation is actually a secret organization, right?"
Klein felt something was wrong: "Other emerging secret organizations in the past three hundred years, such as the Aurora Society, the Rose School, and the Spiritual Cult, all operate in secret and are only circulated in the extraordinary world. Why does the Ernst Foundation appear in front of ordinary people with such fanfare? Aren't they afraid of the church?"
"Because they help the poor and stabilize the bottom of society. Despair and sin will grow in places where even gods can't see or are too lazy to see. They like to do charity and become the environmental improvers of the garbage dump."
Edward fed Amon the last shrimp dumpling and told him that he had already eaten three plates and was not allowed to eat any more. Then he said in a matter-of-fact tone: "Although it is a secret organization, the church's policy is also different. The Ernst Foundation has maintained social stability to a certain extent and stabilized the lower-class people who are beyond the control of the Seven Gods. Of course, the church is happy to share some living space."
“Will the church donate to the foundation?”
"Yes, but only for one thing. After all, I have my own interests."
"Is that so..." Klein felt a little better and decided to donate more money to the foundation in the future. Then he asked what he wanted to know the most, "I'm curious. Almost all secret existences have their own organizations, but the foundation doesn't seem to have one. Could it be that the secret existence behind them is the "True Creator"? "
"..."
Amon stopped searching for food on the table, quietly jumped back to Edward's side, poked his head out from behind his sleeve, and stared at Klein. Edward thought for two seconds, pretending to be casual and asked: "Why did you suddenly think of this? How did you think of it?"
"I heard from people in the extraordinary circle that Mr. A from the Aurora Society was seen on the night of the explosion at Kapin Mansion."
Klein answered with reason and modified the facts: "And I heard that Maria in the East District has been looking for someone who can help her sneak into the Capin Mansion. I also received an invitation."
"Oh." Edward responded indifferently, stirring the sugar water in his hand with a spoon, stirring the ingredients into a strange vortex, "But what does this have to do with your belief that there is a real creator behind them?"
"After all, the Ernst Foundation is a well-established charity organization that is universally recognized as trustworthy, and the True Creator is an ancient evil god who can drive people crazy just by listening to His words. They shouldn't be connected at all."
"That's right...haha, this is just my guess."
This was also what puzzled Klein the most. However, the undercurrent in the East District had nothing to do with him. Besides, every time Detective Sherlock went to the East District, he had a reason and was aboveboard. There was nothing suspicious about it. Moreover, if the evil cults and gangs were fighting, the Orthodox Church would take care of it. Order would not collapse.
"Perhaps you heard something. Rumors and groundless speculations always spread quickly these days."
Edward readily gave him a way out and skipped the topic: "I know that you detectives have confidentiality agreements, so I won't ask you about Maria's commission. But I'm still a little curious about what kind of thing she commissioned. After all, I remember that she should be a mid-sequence Beyonder, who is powerful enough to walk around in the East District. And she has her own subordinates, so she shouldn't ask people who are not familiar with the East District to help."
"I was also very curious at first, but later I found out that it was a commission to investigate the Capin mansion, so a stranger was needed to do it."
Klein did not give a detailed answer. He did not want to expose his secret. The gray fog must be a high-level fortune-teller's item, and the angel fellow was also of high status. If he had any ideas, he would not be able to resist. It was necessary to be more careful at this time. At worst, he could confess later: "I just helped her observe Kapin's mansion. It was not a difficult thing. I heard that Kapin's villa exploded, and it was also involved in a foreign spy case. It was really complicated."
Edward looked at him.
The Joker sequence made it impossible for Him to tell from his face whether Klein was telling the truth, and He couldn't take out the soul of the Judge path and say "No lying allowed here!" or make a deal of "Cannot lie" at this time. But He didn't need these, because He knew all the causes, processes and results, and already had the answer in his mind.
“I see,” He said.
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"There is no doubt that the spirit of the Black Emperor is Klein Moretti. He has almost admitted it himself."
"The only problem now is that when I saw him on the scene, he showed a very high status and great power. I remember that when Russell designed the "Blasphemy Card", he only thought of spreading the path of God secretly, so there should be no effect that can enhance the power of spirits. This does not meet the secret purpose. "
"And the person, oh, is not lower than me, the devil me."
"What on earth has endowed him with extra power and status? Could it be that the Goddess of Night is paying so much attention to him that she would respond to his call at any time?"
"If not..."
"... Could it be that Sefirah Castle has a master now?"
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The endless gray fog permeated beneath my feet as always, and the long bronze table in front of me was mottled with rust green but did not appear to be decayed.
The slightly rapid heartbeat of "Sun" Derrick finally calmed down, and his anxious mood also eased. Before this, he was like a wild beast trapped indoors, pacing back and forth in the room anxiously. He felt that the "Chief" did not pay enough attention to his report, and was worried that those members of the exploration team who were affected by the "Fallen Creator" in some way would cause devastating damage to this city that had been in darkness for 2,582 years after the quarantine was lifted.
In this situation, he was eager to get advice from Mr. "Hanged Man" and Ms. "Justice", who knew the "Fallen Creator" well.
This was the Tarot gathering he looked forward to the most.
Sitting opposite him were Miss Justice and Miss Magician, and what reached his ears was that familiar, brisk greeting:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~"
"good afternoon……"
Shrouded in gray fog, Klein nodded slightly, seemingly leisurely responding to the greetings from Miss Justice and other members, but in fact he was busy manipulating the "world" to make him act like a real person.
After accompanying reporter Mike to an interview yesterday, it was already dinner time. Mr. Edward, with whom I had an appointment, came to visit. The two of us enjoyed the meal and chatted happily. The taste of the food from his hometown made him feel both sour and happy.
After eating and drinking, he did not go out for the rest of the day, studying the Book of Secrets or preparing his own food, which helped to relieve the heavy emotions he felt every time he went to the East District. Unconsciously, the afternoon came, and he turned his attention to the Tarot gathering.
After saying hello, "Justice" Audrey suppressed her curiosity and excitement, and did not rush to ask what the truth behind the Kapin incident was. She received news that a high-level extraordinary battle broke out in Kapin's mansion, so she naturally did not believe the so-called spy's words.
Audrey looked around and observed the status of other members. As a "mind reader", she quickly discovered some abnormalities:
Hey, the "Sun" is very anxious. Did something unexpected happen to the former captain of the exploration team? Did he meet Amon?
Mr. Hanged Man was in a good mood. His potion had been digested... He seemed to be expecting something...
Fors was curious but didn’t dare to ask… Mr. World was still gloomy and reserved. It was hard to read his thoughts. He was really the nemesis of the Audience Path…
The Hanged Man Alger tilted his head and looked up, and humbly said, "Dear Mr. Fool, I have collected three new pages of Roselle's diary."
Diary? Russell's diary? Magician Fors pricked up his ears.
Klein smiled and responded: "What do you want to exchange them for?"
Glancing at the card covered by Mr. Fool's hand, Alger suppressed his eagerness and said:
"I wonder what that card next to you is."
I know this... "Justice" Audrey half-turned her eyes, raised her chin slightly, and happily cast her eyes diagonally forward, toward a stone pillar supporting the dome. She quickly retracted her gaze, ready to appreciate Mr. "The Hanged Man"'s reaction after hearing the answer.
The requirements of The Hanged Man were somewhat beyond Klein's expectations, but they were the easiest to accomplish, so he chuckled and said, "Okay."
"Do you want everyone to hear it, or do you want it to be kept to yourself?"
"The Hanged Man" Alger answered without hesitation: "Only I know." He does not have the spirit of selfless dedication.
Klein smiled and blocked the senses of the other members, which made Miss Justice feel very aggrieved. She was waiting to see Mr. Hanged Man's stunned and shocked expression, as if she had done something great. Although she would not actively publicize it, she was looking forward to other people's reactions after knowing it.
But now, the damn "Hanged Man" has deprived me of this happiness! Audrey muttered in her heart.
Fortunately, her senses recovered after a while, and "Justice" Audrey immediately turned her gaze to the "Hanged Man". Through the blurry image, she vaguely "read" the other party's remaining shock, joy and yearning.
That's how it should be... Audrey felt extremely satisfied.
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"On March 15th, I am indeed the protagonist. With only some archaeological clues and folklore, I found a ghost ship left over from the Solomon Empire near the Oradek Islands on the edge of the Misty Sea. It's the ancient 'Black Throne'! It's really cool!"
"The treasures of Solomon's Empire will belong to me!"
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"Actually, I'm not here just for the treasure. I also want to verify a question. From the sun to the red moon, from the movement of the stars in the sky to the alternation of spring, summer, autumn and winter, all kinds of signs and different data prove that the world I'm in should be a planet. If so, it shouldn't have only the north and south continents. From various data, it can be inferred that the area of the north and south continents combined is less than 10% of the planet. Is it true that other places are just oceans and archipelagos?"
"To the west of the Northern Continent is the Misty Sea, and to the east is the Sonia Sea. I suspect that there are other continents at the end of these two oceans, just like the end of the Raging Sea is the Southern Continent. Maybe I can discover a completely new continent, the Western Continent!"
"Let's go, great navigator Russell Columbus Magellan Gustav, and verify your conjecture!"
This page of the diary seemed to be connected to the one he had read before, with only one or two other pages in between.
Therefore, Klein was roughly certain that Russell got lost during this voyage and found a primitive island outside the safe waterway, where there were many extraordinary creatures. During this process, he also used the jokes of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" and "One Piece" to tease Green, Edwards and others who followed him to the sea.
In fact, the view that this world is a planet is now widely accepted and confirmed by astronomy...
"There really is a Western Continent!" However, even in the Fourth Epoch, the Western Continent was only a rumor. It was said to be the homeland of the elves and was related to the ancient god named Sonia Solem."
"In short, there may be a Western Continent at the end of the Misty Sea, the home of the elves. What about the end of the Sonia Sea? Is there really an Eastern Continent? In which fragments of mythology is it hidden? Could it be the illusory 'Forsaken Land of the Gods'?"
"Keep going, Roselle, you're almost there!"
………………
"On April 20th, all signs indicate that we are about to reach a land that is not an island! Is there such a benefit in getting lost? Will I find the so-called Western Continent?"
"On April 21, I saw the abyss."
The diary came to an abrupt end.
TBC
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Something unexpected happened. There was a bug in the system where authors submit papers, and my paper disappeared.
Ah——He is warm——
(End of this chapter)