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"Let me start by describing my feelings about that battle!" Hobert said, "First of all, Amon's power is terrifying. Under the attacks of his Beyonder abilities, I even found it difficult to generate coherent thoughts.
"Of course, after your thoughts are stolen, you won't be able to react for a while.
"When I reviewed it later, I realized that all my thoughts had been stolen in the beginning, or rather, there were no secrets at all during that time!
"If it weren't for the mystical item bestowed by the great 'Creator' in advance, Amon's Avatar might have stolen all my memories, including the memories of participating in the Tarot Club."
He spread his hands: "I even 'forgot' to pray to the 'Creator' or to 'The Fool'!"
Everyone almost gasped together. This ability sounded terrifying.
Klein behind the gray fog sighed: Fortunately, I only got the clues of Amon's Avatar through the Arrodes magic mirror. If I brushed past him and even a single thought was stolen, my secret might be discovered.
"Hanged Man" Alger sweated for "Emperor": Even a demigod has no power to fight back. Once a person below demigod level encounters Amon, wanting to escape is a luxury.
"Magician" Fors was a little scared: Fortunately, Hobert is a follower of the "Creator", otherwise I might have lost him forever! Even if he appears in front of me, he may not be the real him.
"Justice" Audrey also felt scared: I didn't expect the previous hunting operation to be so dangerous! Hobert only mentioned it briefly before, and it gave me the feeling that it was not very difficult. Fortunately, Hobert is fine, and fortunately, the "Creator" foresaw it.
The most rational one was "Hermit" Cattleya: The abilities of the "Marauder" pathway are difficult to deal with at "High Sequence"! To fight, you always need a plan, at least a thought. But these thoughts and plans will be stolen, and you may forget that the person in front of you is the enemy! This is very scary!
"Moon" Emlyn belatedly thought: If I encounter Amon, wouldn't he know that I am the person chosen by the Ancestor! I am the winner of this Sanguine competition! He, no, He will definitely be very envious.
Hobert continued: "So, I said before, the best way to deal with Amon's Avatar is to pray to 'The Fool', if you still remember this.
"And parasitism is not such a terrible ability.
"His other terrible ability is to steal other people's fate and place it on himself.
"I said this ability before, and everyone may not have fully experienced it. The situation we encountered at that time was the chief person in charge of the Rorsted Archipelago…"
What he was talking about was Mr. Valentine. If he used the title of the Tony family patriarch, it would be too specific, and it seemed to have nothing to do with the "Creator".
After fooling Barnett yesterday, Hobert seemed to have opened up a new world. He could completely ask the messenger to recruit the Tony family when needed.
Hobert could feel that the messenger wanted the Tudor family to lean towards the "Creator", and He seemed to have a good relationship with the not-so-well angel of the Tony family. It couldn't be more appropriate for the messenger to recruit them.
It's just that Hobert doesn't need so many forces now, and recruiting them early would be a burden.
But this does not prevent Hobert from bragging and classifying them as the "Creator's" forces.
Emlyn was a little surprised: Ancestor bless me, please don't let me encounter Amon, otherwise my perfect life will definitely be targeted by Him!
"…The chief person in charge of the Rorsted Archipelago was stolen of his fate by Amon's Avatar." Hobert continued: "He has been avoiding praying and reporting to the 'Creator' for various reasons, so that no one can discover this.
"For a long time, the entire power of the Rorsted Archipelago was serving Amon's Avatar. Even when I saw him, I didn't notice anything unusual.
"If I hadn't remembered that the meeting was a bit strange later, I might have had to wait until the 'Creator' took the initiative to assign tasks to the person in charge of the Rorsted Archipelago to find out."
Cattleya nodded slightly, expressing her understanding. Even if it is a person in charge of a region, the gods will not pay attention to him all the time unless they have any instructions. Only the "Hidden Sage" is an exception, but it is more like actively instilling knowledge than paying attention.
Everyone listened carefully to "Emperor" continuing: "Afterwards, we conducted an investigation and found that the cause of the whole incident was that the companions in the Rorsted Archipelago abused the sealed artifact of the "Marauder" pathway, which attracted Amon's Avatar.
"So, if you know that there is a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact of the "Marauder" pathway around you, or a demigod or above Beyonder of that pathway, you must be careful!
"Amon has the habit of collecting Beyonder characteristics of the same pathway. Maybe one day, He will come to your door."
Klein behind the gray fog had the urge to cover his face: My neighbor is a demigod of the "Marauder" pathway parasitizing in a rat. Because I often go to church, I often meet my poet classmate! This is like hovering on the edge of danger!
The others were thinking about the Grade 1 Sealed Artifacts and demigods of the "Marauder" pathway around them, but Alger quickly realized the ridiculousness of his thoughts: Hehe, what am I thinking? I haven't even touched a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact, why would I have such worries?
Everyone had similar thoughts to Alger, and they all realized the scarcity of Grade 1 Sealed Artifacts. After a knowing smile, they slowly shook their heads.
Hobert continued: "After discovering the problem, the hunt for Amon's Avatar began.
"What I want to tell you is that the seven orthodox gods all hate Amon, so if you pray directly to the true god, you may get some help from a certain god.
"But before that, you must first show enough kindness and respect to that god, and also that the god has enough kindness to our beliefs.
"This needs to be adapted to local conditions. Under the instruction of the 'Creator', I got the help of 'Concealment' power from the Evernight Goddess.
"In the battlefield after the action started, a hidden world was formed, which can effectively isolate Amon's other avatars from coming to support."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. Klein thought: I wonder if I will get corresponding help if I pray to the Goddess?
He thought seriously, he has always been respectful enough to the Goddess. Now the more important thing is, what is the Goddess's attitude towards "The Fool"?
Audrey smiled slightly: I didn't expect there to be such an operation. If Hobert hadn't said it, I wouldn't have thought of it.
Then she thought: I wonder if I will get any rewards if I report Amon's news directly to the Goddess?
But Audrey changed her mind and gave up the idea: At that time, the Beyonders of the church will definitely come to verify the source and authenticity of this information, which will be very troublesome, and there is even a risk of exposing my participation in the Tarot Club.
Cattleya was slightly stunned: This method is the first time I have heard of it… Well, to be precise, it is the first time I have felt that gods also have emotions such as disgust. I have always thought that They are aloof and very indifferent, but in the mouth of the emperor, They seem to have some personality aspects of emotions? Well, there should be, after all, the ancient sun god has a personality.
"Then the second step is to prepare enough, overwhelming power." Hobert said: "And it's best to prepare as much power as you have.
"Because Amon's Avatar is very cunning, and this cunning will not only deceive strangers, but even people who are familiar with Him can hardly escape.
"One of our angels was very familiar with Amon during the Fourth Epoch, so He planned this battle plan.
"But what is unexpected is that some of Amon's performances in the Fourth Epoch were to deceive acquaintances during the battle. As a result, the power of Amon's Avatar far exceeded expectations, and the 'Creator' personally took action to save the situation!"
Klein nodded lightly: This sounds like something Amon could do.
Then he realized: The "Creator's" subordinates have very complex backgrounds.. There are guards who once served Death, and angels who are very familiar with Amon. How did these people get together?
But then Klein realized: Maybe they were originally subordinates of the "Creator", but were sent to Death, or sent to monitor Amon?
"Little Sun" only felt that Amon was terrible before. He always thought about how to avoid Amon and never thought about fighting Amon head-on. At this time, listening to "Emperor" telling the course of the battle, he was also very excited: So, Amon, no, Amon's Avatar can be defeated, but you have to be careful, otherwise it is easy to fall into His trap.
Fors sighed: I only know that Angus is a member of the Tudor family, and the Elliot and others who are still receiving training in Jeffrey City are from a Beyonder family in the Southern Continent. I didn't expect the "Creator" to have subordinates who are familiar with Amon… But thinking about it, it is reasonable. The "Creator" can even accept people from the Theosophy Order, so it is not surprising to have these strange subordinates.
"In the end, the three angels and several saints used the advantages gained by the 'Creator' to eliminate two angel-level avatars of Amon and more than a dozen saint-level avatars." Hobert said: "This is the beginning and end of this war."
Klein smiled slightly: No wonder you are so generous in the "Worm of Time" aspect, it turns out that you have eliminated so many avatars!
Alger was a little frightened: This battle is equivalent to destroying a large secret organization! Although it is a bit one-sided to think so, the results achieved are indeed very great!
Cattleya calmly analyzed: I have to say that Amon's avatars are a very terrifying force when concentrated together, but this is also a disadvantage, because these avatars have single abilities, so if the method is appropriate, they can easily be wiped out in one fell swoop. Hehe, my idea is really arrogant!
Audrey asked curiously: "Mr. Emperor, what about the person in charge of the Rorsted Archipelago whose fate was stolen? Was he rescued?"
Hobert shook his head: "No, it is said that after his fate is stolen, he will be in a state similar to 'concealment'. No one can see him or hear his voice. He will gradually lose all contact with the real world, and then die painfully in loneliness."
In addition to being surprised, everyone felt that this ability was too vicious.
Hobert added: "As for those parasitized companions, a group of them were rescued. The group who died were basically not killed by Amon's Avatar, but basically killed by their own people.
"The parasitized people kept provoking everyone in the battle, and as a result, their own people fought with their own people. Fortunately, the battle on the main battlefield ended quickly, so it did not cause too many casualties."
At this point, the other members had a complete understanding of the whole picture of this war, and then they were thinking about what countermeasures they should have if they encountered Amon?
But their thoughts eventually came to a consistent answer: There is nothing they can do except pray.
After a few seconds of silence in the hall, Klein manipulated "The World" to ask Hobert: "Do you have any definite information about the 'Mother of the Sky' and the 'Nation of the Evernight'?"
Mother of the Sky?
Nation of the Evernight?
Everyone looked curiously at "The World" and then at "The Emperor".
They felt that just hearing the two titles sounded very powerful.
Among them, Cattleya and Alger knew about the "Nation of the Evernight", but had only seen some fragmentary records, and she had never heard of the "Mother of the Sky", so she was very curious about the relevant information.
Hobert nodded: "I have obtained some definite information. Do you want to listen to it yourself? Or do you want everyone to listen together?"
Under everyone's expectant eyes, "The World" said: "Let everyone listen together!"
Of course, everyone should listen together, so that it is easier to crowdfund.
Hobert nodded: "Okay, the reward is the detailed method of making talismans with 'Worms of Time'. Well, as detailed as possible, I haven't made talismans before."
Klein immediately manipulated "The World" and said: "Deal."
"Little Sun" raised his hand slightly: "Mr. World, can I get a method of making talismans with 'Worms of Time'? What price do I need to pay?"
Klein paused slightly before letting "The World" say: "Your chief should know the specific method. What he lacks now is an existence to pray for power."
Derrick was slightly stunned: "I see, thank you for your answer."
Hobert said to the others: "As for everyone, if you want to join the transaction, you must provide me with a help when I need it. The value of this help will not exceed 1000 pounds."
Klein was slightly stunned: What is this new way of playing?
Fors suddenly recalled the "Justice League" meeting that Hobert held when he returned to Backlund three or four months ago. At that time, the Beyonder characteristics and potion formulas provided by Hobert were all paid for by other members in the form of tasks. Now this method is also used in the Tarot Club?
Audrey thought: My father just talked about Hobert's net worth at dinner yesterday. It is hard to imagine that Hobert has rapidly accumulated millions of pounds of wealth in the past month! But few people know the inside story, and Hobert has no intention of announcing this matter, so everyone does not know this legendary story! But I am very clear that Hobert uses "help" to settle the reward because he does not lack these thousands of pounds at all.
Audrey's idea was right. Hobert really doesn't lack money at all right now, but if this information is completely free, it would be like disrupting the "market rules". And over time, everyone might even take it for granted and not think it's a help to them.
That's why Hobert decided to settle with "favors".
If he needs their help in the future, he can just go directly to a member without owing them any favors.
Even if such "help" isn't needed, other members will see it as a debt, it's just that the "creditor" isn't in a hurry to collect.
Knowing the inside story, Audrey was the first to say, "This kind of transaction is like 'bartering', or using information in exchange for some of our resources or abilities. I am willing to pay in this way."
The others also expressed their willingness. After all, there's no need to spend money on this information now, and they can repay the debt in their own way in the future. Of course, they would be willing to use this kind of transaction!
After agreeing on the reward, Hobert began, "Does everyone remember the ancient god 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf'? Good if you do. First, please have Mr. Fool conjure a statue for me."
After Klein, sitting at the head of the table, nodded, Hobert conjured the statue of the "Mother of the Sky" from the Foggy Town church.
It generally presents a female human figure, with a beautiful face, but two beast legs grow from the ribs and waist, covered with short, thick, hard black hair.
At the foot of the statue, there are souls sleeping.
Seeing this statue, the other members felt both sacred and eerie, wanting to worship it, yet wanting to stay away.
Alger even thought of the Evernight Goddess, but he felt that this idea seemed a bit blasphemous.
Hobert continued, "When I saw the four beast legs of this statue, I thought of the description of the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf'. After consulting the relevant information, I confirmed that the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf' did indeed have beast legs very similar to those on the statue."
"In the corresponding description, the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf' has eight legs, which can also correspond to the statue, after all, the statue also has two arms and two legs."
"So I guessed, could this 'Mother of the Sky' be a relative of the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf'?"
The knowledgeable Cattleya finally recalled, "'Mother of the Sky'? Is that the belief discovered in the Hornacis Mountains?"
The other members were all confused and puzzled.
Hobert nodded: "Yes. Oh, right, I haven't told you why I'm explaining the background of this statue."
He glanced at "The World" and, seeing that he had no objections, explained, "Last week, Mr. World and I conducted a joint operation and found this statue in an ancient church."
"At that time, according to our findings, we found clues related to the 'Nation of the Evernight' and the 'Mother of the Sky', but whether it was in ordinary historical materials or in the extraordinary world, there were not many records about it."
"Mr. World is very curious about this, so he entrusted me to investigate the 'Nation of the Evernight' and the 'Mother of the Sky'."
The other members nodded slowly, if they encountered such extraordinary ruins, they would definitely investigate it.
Audrey thought: The cooperation between Tarot Club members has been very frequent recently. A month ago, Hobert, Mr. World, and Mr. Hanged Man launched an exploration. Unexpectedly, last week, Hobert and Mr. World launched another cooperation.
Klein nodded as "The World", this was an affirmation of Hobert's description, and also an approval of this way of describing it, explaining the ins and outs without revealing key information.
After all, breaking into the Chanis Gate of the Saint Samuel Cathedral is not a glorious thing, of course it cannot be spread as one's own glorious deeds.
Cattleya and other members were very curious about their exploration experience and process, but the "Emperor" didn't mean to elaborate, and they didn't ask.
Alger said: "I remember a long time ago, I mentioned in the Tarot Club that the 'Nation of the Evernight' was destroyed by the Church of the Evernight Goddess!"
Audrey also recalled the information announced by Mr. "Hanged Man" at that time, and had a more concrete understanding of the "Nation of the Evernight".
"Yes, but we'll get to the point of the country's destruction later." Hobert continued, "I verified my previous guess with the 'Creator' and got a positive answer. The 'Mother of the Sky' is indeed a descendant of the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf'.
"And I also got a very shocking news! Well, I'll talk about this news later, let's talk about 'Mother of the Sky' and Antigonus first.
"They are the daughter and son of the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf', both natural mythical creatures. 'Mother of the Sky' is the older sister, and Antigonus is the younger brother."
"Antigonus?" Cattleya asked, "Is that Antigonus who was active in the Fourth Epoch?"
"That's right." Hobert gave a definite answer, "Also the ancestor of the later Antigonus family!"
Everyone was stunned, they didn't expect that this great nobleman of the Fourth Epoch was actually a descendant of the "Annihilation Demonic Wolf"!
Alger suspected: Could it be that the angels, or rather, the great nobles, who were active in the Fourth Epoch can be traced back to the Second Epoch?
Audrey also sighed: Such a background is very unexpected. I originally thought that after the Second Epoch, the ancient demonic beasts with crazy tendencies were basically extinct, but I didn't expect them to become great nobles in the Fourth Epoch!
Emlyn also had a similar idea, he sighed: This is the extraordinary world! There are always some creatures as long-lived as the Sanguine!
Derrick realized: The descendants of the ancient gods who ruled the earth in the Second Epoch, their influence is so far-reaching.
Hobert gave everyone a few seconds to sigh, and then continued: "According to some fragmentary clues I got, I basically restored the birth and demise of the 'Nation of the Evernight'.
"After the 'Annihilation Demonic Wolf' fell, 'Mother of the Sky' and Antigonus fled to the Northern Continent and hid in the highlands of the Hornacis Mountains.
"Later, in order to stabilize their state, they cautiously developed some believers on the plateau, and as the number of believers increased, the 'Nation of the Evernight' gradually formed.
"And from the pathways of 'Mother of the Sky' and Antigonus, the religious beliefs of the 'Nation of the Evernight' can be explained."
Hobert explained: "In an archaeological work about the 'Nation of the Evernight', historians discovered that the people of this country all believed in the 'Mother of the Sky', but their concept of death was very strange, believing that relatives could be resurrected after death.
"So in this country, when someone dies, they will place the deceased's body at home, waiting for the resurrection of their relatives.
"What is difficult for historians to understand is that, according to some records on the murals, those who died really resurrected!
"If we interpret this process with mystical knowledge, it is not difficult to understand. According to some of Antigonus' abilities, it is not difficult for us to judge that these deceased people were not really resurrected, but became Antigonus' puppets!"
The most surprised person was Klein: Antigonus alone, no, one wolf, can control a small country-scale, or a city-scale, of puppets?
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