Chapter 1171 – The Third One
Klein, still trapped in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, ponders the ritual to return the City of Silver to the Northern and Southern Continents. He realizes that the only way to achieve this is to enter the Giant King’s Court and awaken Dark Angel Sasrir, a being potentially stronger than Amon. Despite the risks, Klein believes he can increase the chances of success with his “participation.” He considers using the conflict between the Dark Angel and Amon to create chaos, but ultimately rejects the idea, fearing the devastating consequences.
As Klein delves deeper into the ritual, he reflects on the history surrounding the Miracle Invoker potion and the Scholars of Yore who completed it. He thinks of isolating people or history from reality, allowing them to return to the present era, a plan that might take centuries to execute. Klein also considers his own fate, brought about by Sefirah Castle, which has entangled him in such matters.
Klein refocuses on the Miracle Invoker potion formula, deciding to seek help from Ma’am Hermit, Queen Mystic, and Miss Magician to find the necessary ingredients, including the Worm of Star and the heart of the Dark Demonic Wolf. He makes a list of potential helpers, feeling more at ease with his plan. With a sense of determination, Klein continues recording his findings, inching closer to completing the ritual and escaping the Forsaken Land of the Gods.
Chapter 1172 – Unperturbed
Klein, as Mr. Fool, convenes the Tarot Gathering, and the members are relieved to see him unharmed, having been concerned about his well-being after the potential risks of the ritual to return the City of Silver. They exchange greetings, with Audrey expressing gratitude that the gathering can proceed as usual, and Alger apologizing for doubting Mr. Fool’s intentions.
As the meeting commences, Klein reveals that he used The World’s body to engage in a game with Amon in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, successfully avoiding any need to cancel the gathering. The members interpret this information in different ways, with Leonard and Audrey deducing that Klein outsmarted Amon, while Alger feels frustrated for having doubted Mr. Fool’s abilities.
As the Tarot Club members process the implications, Klein’s words cleverly conceal the true nature of his encounter with Amon, allowing him to maintain an air of mystery and power. The gathering continues, with the members oblivious to the complex machinations at play, but Klein’s subtle hints suggest that he has taken another step towards recovery and solidifying his position in the world of gods and angels.
Chapter 1173 – Advice
As the Tarot Club meeting continues, Klein explains the situation with George III’s failed Black Emperor ritual, revealing that the seven deities had given tacit approval but he, as Mr. Fool, vetoed it. The members are stunned, and Leonard pieces together the events, suspecting that the Church of the Lord of Storms might have secretly helped Klein’s subordinates. Cattleya, meanwhile, is increasingly respectful of Klein’s powers, realizing that he had foiled a King of Angels’ plot.
As the discussion unfolds, Emlyn finally understands the events that transpired during his time in protective custody, and Cattleya is left wondering about the extent of Klein’s hidden forces. Audrey senses Cattleya’s mental state, and Klein nods for the conversation to proceed. The members express concern for The World’s situation, stuck between Klein and Amon, and The World explains his precarious state, relying on Klein’s powers to temporarily evade Amon’s grasp.
The World seeks the Tarot Club’s opinions on finding a solution to his predicament, sparking excitement among the members, who begin brainstorming ways to bypass Amon’s restrictions. Alger suggests using blood or hair kept elsewhere, but The World shakes his head, leaving the members to ponder their next move, eager to help their companion and proud to be part of this extraordinary adventure.
Chapter 1174 – Joint Operation
As the Tarot Club discussion continues, The World proposes a joint operation to hunt the Aurora Order’s Saint of Secrets, Botis, with Ma’am Hermit, Cattleya, taking the lead. Fors, eager to avenge her teacher’s family, requests to join the mission and is accepted as “bait” with a promise of spoils and mysticism knowledge. Meanwhile, The World offers Audrey a deal: if she can digest her Dreamwalker potion before the operation, she’ll receive Hvin Rambis’s Beyonder characteristic as payment, allowing her to participate in the mission.
Cattleya, aware of the challenges of hunting Botis, agrees to take on the mission but refuses to guarantee success. The World reassures her that she’ll still receive the mysticism knowledge even if she fails. Fors is thrilled to join the operation, hoping to exact revenge and potentially receive additional rewards from her teacher.
As the conversation unfolds, Alger begins to sense that Mr. World’s true intention is to help the Tarot Club members grow stronger as quickly as possible, following Mr. Fool’s will. This realization leaves Alger feeling vexed, wondering if he had been foolish to test Mr. Fool and potentially missing out on a mission that could aid his own growth towards godhood.
Chapter 1175 – Ideas Are Very Importan
Pallez Zoroast, a Sequence 1 angel from the Marauder pathway, offers a plan to Leonard to help Klein escape Amon’s influence. He suggests using a Deceit Charm to deceive the rule that one can only return to where one’s body is, but notes that the probability of success is very low. Pallez instead recommends asking The Fool for help, as delaying the fight against Amon will only increase the danger.
Leonard ponders Pallez’s suggestion and agrees to advise Klein to seek The Fool’s help. However, he also shares the improbable method with Klein, who begins to explore the idea. Klein recalls the animal hide lantern that continued burning despite the laws of nature, and realizes that an angel from the Marauder pathway like Pallez would think of this solution. He starts analyzing the possible outcome, considering the use of a Deceit Bullet to deceive the laws of nature and potentially resurrect his body.
As Klein reflects on the plan, he surveys his surroundings and gains inspiration, eventually deciding to use Sefirah Castle, which he has initial control over, to mobilize the power of a Sequence 2 angel and aid his escape.
Chapter 1176 – 1176 Plo
Colin Iliad, the City of Silver’s Chief, undergoes a ritual to become a Sequence 4 Demon Hunter, transforming into a grayish-blue giant with bluish-black veins. As he mutates, his head becomes a nebulous vortex, and he lets out agonizing cries that would shatter ordinary minds. The ritual awakens memories of his past hunts, helping him maintain clarity amidst the extreme pain and changes.
Meanwhile, Klein takes advantage of the distraction to summon a Deceit Bullet and Death Knell from the Historical Void. He loads the bullet into his revolver, performs a divination to ensure Amon’s parasites aren’t nearby, and fires the bullet towards the spot where he died. Simultaneously, he harnesses Sefirah Castle’s powers to augment the bullet’s trajectory, breaching the gap between the mysterious world and reality.
As the bullet streaks towards the real world, the Amons in Chernobyl detect the anomaly, sensing a deep and quiet disturbance in the darkness. With an air of curiosity, they laugh, intrigued by Klein’s unexpected solution.
Chapter 1177 – Substitute
As Klein traverses the desolate moors, Amon’s multiple entities simultaneously chant his honorific name, attempting to pinpoint his location and create an “error” to appear beside him. Unbeknownst to Amon, Klein had altered his honorific name from “Protector of Backlund magic and drama performers” to “Protector of all poor children in Backlund,” rendering Amon’s plan futile. Meanwhile, Klein has disabled the Worms of Spirit’s ability to respond to prayers without his permission, ensuring his daily life remains unaffected.
Klein’s thoughts turn to the Nois ruins in the north, where he hopes to find ingredients for the Miracle Invoker potion. However, he’s wary of Amon’s potential involvement, given the ancient city’s connection to the Forsaken Land of the Gods and the City of Silver. Klein suspects Amon might set a trap, leading him to reconsider his plan. Instead, he decides to explore alternative means of obtaining the potion’s ingredients before proceeding to the Nois ruins.
As Klein navigates the treacherous landscape, his marionettes of monsters follow silently behind him. One of them, a fish-like creature, suddenly recites the honorific name of a deity, meeting its demise. Klein’s thoughts turn to praying to various deities, hoping to receive a response that might aid him in his quest. The stakes are high, and Klein’s next move will be crucial in his fight against Amon and his pursuit of the Miracle Invoker potion.
Chapter 1178 – I Have a Blessed
As Audrey converses with the giant silver snake, she learns that there are six Miracle Invoker Beyonder characteristics, with three already accounted for and three remaining. The snake reveals that the fourth and fifth characteristics are Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts, codenamed 0-13 and 0-32, hidden within the Churches of the Eternal Blazing Sun and Lord of Storms. The sixth characteristic might be in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, linked to a remnant Dark Demonic Wolf from the Third Epoch.
Audrey deduces that there might be an extra Miracle Invoker Beyonder characteristic, and the snake confirms that there should be three Attendants of Mysteries, but one has disappeared without a trace. Additionally, the snake reveals that its Blessed, an outstanding gourmet, desires to taste ice-cream from various noble families to determine the most delicious one, and asks Audrey to facilitate this request.
Meanwhile, Klein ponders the information and considers his options, knowing that he can’t rely on Zaratul or Antigonus for the Miracle Invoker characteristic. He rules out targeting the mysterious 0-05 Sealed Artifact and instead pondering the possibility of obtaining the Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts 0-13 and 0-32 from the Churches of the Eternal Blazing Sun and Lord of Storms. Klein’s thoughts are filled with intrigue and strategy as he navigates the complex web of mysticism and power struggles.
Chapter 1179 – Preparations Both Ways
As Fors navigates the magic mirror’s punishment, she’s surprised to find herself unscathed, wondering if Mr. Fool has intervened on her behalf. Meanwhile, Klein ponders the information gathered so far, considering alternative paths to attaining Miracle Invoker characteristics. He muses about the possibility of becoming a Planeswalker, potentially gaining an advantage over Amon and the God of Mischief.
Klein’s thoughts are filled with intrigue as he strategizes, weighing the pros and cons of each option. He’s hesitant to commit to the Miracle Invoker path, knowing it might lead to unwanted attention from powerful entities. The City of Silver’s Blasphemy Slate, now in Adam’s possession, becomes a crucial piece in Klein’s evolving plan.
Amidst the complex web of mysticism and power struggles, Klein prepares for multiple scenarios, deciding to keep his options open. He aims to gather more information, enlist the help of allies, and potentially exploit the Saint of Secrets’ connection to the Abraham family to acquire the Grade 0 Sealed Artifact he needs.
Chapter 1180 – 1180 Different Effects
Klein prepares to test the limitations of his powers in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, savoring a meal before attempting to summon monsters with his marionette. He projects himself into the grayish-white fog, where his duplicate is surrounded by creatures, but fails to recite the name “Amanises” due to unknown interference. Klein then attempts to summon lightning bolts using the Jotun language, only to be struck down and dissipate as an illusion.
After “returning” to reality, Klein continues to experiment, testing the effects of reading out names in Jotun. He meets with varying degrees of success, but ultimately finds that using the true names of deities yields no extraordinary results. Guided by his spiritual intuition, Klein heads towards the city ruins of Nois, navigating through the treacherous landscape.
Meanwhile, Audrey uses Dream Traversal to explore the dreams of those around her, seeking to become a demigod. She stumbles upon a familiar noble lady, witnessing a romantic tryst that leaves her unfazed. As she observes the scene, Audrey detects a problem, her attention piqued as she continues to monitor the situation.
Chapter 1181 – Nois Ancient City
As Leonard follows the bishop’s instructions, he navigates the complex web of Chanis Gate to release Emlyn White, who has visibly deteriorated due to his prolonged stay. Emlyn’s confidence, however, remains unwavering, thanks to Mr. Fool’s prophecy. Leonard, a seasoned Nighthawk, remains nonchalant, giving Emlyn an ultimatum to leave within thirty seconds or face the consequences. Emlyn silently complies, eventually inquiring about Father Utravsky’s whereabouts and seeking a blood transfusion.
Meanwhile, Klein inches closer to the Nois City ruins, careful not to draw attention to himself. He uses his “true vision” to survey the desolate landscape, finding the city eerily still, with people dressed in linen robes or animal hides strewn about the streets. Klein surmises that the angel or Sealed Artifact occupying the city might have migrated after discovering its exposed location.
As Emlyn disappears into the Backlund streets, Leonard returns to discuss a recent case with his team members, while Klein retreats to a hidden spot, ready to resume his exploration of the mysterious city, with the fate of Nois hanging precariously in the balance.
Chapter 1182 – The Holy Word
Klein ventures deeper into the Forsaken Land of the Gods, navigating through darkness where normal humans would perish, and encounters a mysterious cleric, the Angel of the Holy Word, Steph. This ancient being is searching for the Blasphemer Amon, and Klein senses an aura of malice around him. As they converse, Klein learns that Steph is an attendant of the Lord and can walk in darkness, unaffected by its dangers.
As their conversation unfolds, the cathedral is suddenly shrouded in darkness, and Klein realizes that Steph’s powers are far more sinister than he initially thought. The Angel of the Holy Word can extract and manipulate words, using them to trap and isolate Klein. When Klein attempts to summon an image from the Historical Void, his powers are restrained, and a sinister Gehrman Sparrow appears, mirroring his actions.
The stakes escalate as Steph grows two additional heads, each with skinless arms that can steal thoughts and “Graze” different souls. Klein is caught in a precarious situation, his wits and cunning put to the test as he tries to outmaneuver the Angel of the Holy Word and uncover the secrets of Nois City.
Chapter 1183 – Klein’s Advantage
Klein finds himself in a precarious situation, face to face with multiple versions of Amon, the God of Mischief, in the Forsaken Land of the Gods. Amon proposes a game, suggesting they compete to obtain the Miracle Invoker’s Beyonder characteristic from the Dark Demonic Wolf. However, Klein refuses, sensing the God’s ulterior motives. Amon retaliates, threatening to steal Klein’s fate and hinting at the existence of the Oldest One, the first Creator.
As their conversation unfolds, Klein attempts to gather more information about Amon’s plans and the secrets of Sefirah Castle. He probes Amon about the corruption from the source and the ancient sun god’s experience, but Amon remains evasive, fueling Klein’s curiosity. The God of Mischief eventually reveals that the Dark Demonic Wolf fled due to Amon’s presence and The Hanged Man’s gaze.
Klein and Amon engage in a battle of wits, with Klein trying to outmaneuver the God. He questions Amon about his motivations and the limitations of his powers, seeking to understand the God’s true intentions. As their exchange reaches its climax, Klein realizes that Amon’s avatars and true body cannot instantly merge or switch locations, leaving him wondering about the God’s current form.
Chapter 1184 – Record
As Fors prepares to hunt the Saint of Secrets, a demigod, she feels nervous and uneasy, despite having Ma’am Hermit’s guidance and the backing of the Aurora Order. She wishes Mr. World could lead the operation, feeling more at ease with his results. Fors believes a meticulous plan is needed, and she wants to finish digesting her Scribe potion, set up the ritual, and become a Traveler before the hunt begins.
Meanwhile, Xio is considering joining MI9, which could provide her with support and a chance to restore her father’s reputation. Fors encourages her, seeing this as an opportunity for Xio to gain experience and eventually become a Disciplinary Paladin. Fors then sends a message to Mr. World, asking him to be patient and not rush the operation.
Fors is suddenly transported to the ancient palace, where she meets Mr. World, who reveals he’s not in a hurry and wants to help her with her potion digestion. He suggests recording various Beyonder powers, which would aid in her digestion process, and Fors is thrilled at the prospect.
Chapter 1185 – Reappearing
Alger, a pirate captain, searches for valuable resources in the elven ruins with his sailors, but they fail to find anything of significance. As they settle into their new campsite, Alger senses something amiss, and his spiritual perception is triggered, hinting at a hidden presence. He brushes it off, but later, he’s haunted by an ethereal, melancholic voice singing an ancient folk song that pierces his mind and disrupts his thoughts.
The voice triggers Alger’s Spirit Body, causing his skin to produce black fish scales, and his hair grows thicker and darker. He’s on the brink of losing control, but the singing suddenly stops, and a detached voice speaks to him, mentioning elven blood and Siatas’s Beyonder characteristic. The mysterious figure disappears, leaving Alger shaken and confused.
As the chapter unfolds, Alger’s vulnerability is exposed, and the atmosphere grows increasingly ominous. The pirate captain’s encounter with the mysterious voice and figure raises many questions, including the significance of elven blood and the connection to Siatas’s Beyonder characteristics. With Fors preparing to hunt the Saint of Secrets in the background, the story takes a darker, more sinister turn, hinting at the convergence of multiple plot threads.