"I'm from ...... underground"

Seeing the miserable white words on the surface of the full-length mirror, Klein suddenly felt a chill behind him, his pupils dilated, and he instinctively switched places with the secret couple next door.

In the room where the valet was, "Enyuni", who was lying quietly, had opened his eyes silently.

The corresponding position of his stomach swelled and shrank back again, as if a second heart had grown there, a heart that beat extremely slowly.

At the same time, Klein's mind flashed back to the image presented when "Magic Mirror" Arodus answered his origins:

Massive amounts of black viscous liquid poured out of holes in the ground, twisting and expanding, growing varying numbers of hands and feet, turning into monster after monster. In the process, a point of light was sprayed out along with the black liquid and fell on a stone, which merged with the other party to form a silver mirror with ancient patterns and black gems on both sides, which was the body of Arodes.

It's really from underground...... And this underground is the same as the underground where the bronze gate in the abandoned castle was sealed...... I didn't even think about it before...... This is also something that can't be helped, there are too many things that involve the underground, and most of them have no special meaning, like coal...... Well, before today, I didn't think there was anything too special about the underground...... Crane controlled those impulses in his heart, ignored the horror of Arodes' answer, and said without any change in his expression:

"What's going on?"

The wriggling changes of the miserable white words inexplicably give people a feeling of being about to cry:

"Great master, I don't know the specifics, I also came to the ground and turned into a mirror, so I have a real consciousness, and I have no memory of it at all.

"By the way, there's something maybe related, would you like to hear it?"

Say. Klein was slightly relieved to see that the "Magic Mirror" Arodes had a good attitude.

The color of the words on the surface of the full-length mirror has regained a bit and become quite white:

"Didn't I say that? I see in you the pillars, the domination, and I feel a similar feeling about the underground, in addition to hearing strange calls, and it makes me feel warm, and I want to return, to show surrender, which, perhaps, is why I have become your servant. ”

What? Something underneath feels similar to the gray mist? both involve pillars and domination? Seeing Arodes' answer, Klein was startled again, if it weren't for the ability of the "Joker", he might have lost his temper.

At this moment, he inexplicably remembered a joke he had seen in his previous life and transplanted it to himself:

"What? What the Old Gods fear comes from underground?

"What? 'Magic Mirror' Arodus also comes from the underground?

"What? I'm from underground, too?"

It's just funny and scary...... No, this is not necessarily a joke, the original owner of the mysterious space above the gray mist, the maker of the strange light gate, and the existence of a "traverser" that has been brought in, may be born underground, or have an inextricable relationship with the things underground...... Crane had a lot of thoughts in his head, and he thought of a lot at once.

When the indescribable shadow loomed over him, he smiled slightly, and laughed at himself in his heart:

"Anyway, there are new clues and directions for the investigation of the Grey Mist crossing......"

Klein immediately froze and asked, thoughtfully:

"What do the major churches and secret organizations know about the underground things that must be sealed and isolated?"

On that full-length mirror, the white words returned to silver:

"Basically unaware, as if hidden by some kind of force. ”

Isn't this "secretive"...... Crane's brow twitched slightly, and finally he didn't speak.

The silver words on the mirror continue to appear line by line:

"Still, there are some legends and stories that exist in some of the hidden organizations.

"In those legends, the underground is described as a lair of demons and evil spirits, the source of the depravity of the human heart, the primordial sin and evil. ”

The first one is wrong, and there is a high probability that the underground things that need to be sealed have nothing to do with demons and evil spirits...... Legends and stories are actually similar to occult symbols, don't look at what it says, but peel back the outside and understand what it symbolizes...... This symbolizes the fear of the underground, from body to spirit, from awareness to emotion?

"It's your turn to ask. ”

"Great master, your loyal servant Arodes has a little suggestion, would you like to listen?"

Say. Klein could vaguely guess what kind of advice "Magic Mirror" Arodus was going to give.

"Until you return to the throne, try not to pursue anything related to the Underground Seal. The silver words squirmed and reorganized into new sentences.

Really...... Klein sighed secretly and said calmly:

"Next question, where did you confirm that Grossell's Travels appeared after the disappearance of Liviheed, the 'City of Miracles'?"

The sentence on the surface of the mirror quickly distorted, crumpled together, and quickly dispersed again:

"It is a revelation and information obtained from the spirit world, because the source is the subordinate god of the dragon clan at that time, the 'dragon of wisdom', so your faithful servant believes that it can be confirmed.

"Great master, is there a problem with this?"

It's so straightforward...... After sighing, Crane instantly thought that the "dragon of wisdom" Helabergen should have entered the world of the book, approached the bronze door behind the throne of the ancient gods, and may have a deep understanding of the underground seal because of "omniscience", and felt that the ancient dragon seemed to have a deeper intention in "Grossell's Travels".

He could vaguely grasp something, but he couldn't say it clearly, and he couldn't really grasp it.

"Nope. Klein answered the question of "Magic Mirror" Arodes.

Then, he asked tentatively:

"Why don't you mention the real name of the 'Dragon of Wisdom'?"

"Because I don't dare to present the real names of the gods directly. Arodus gave a definite answer in a tactful way.

Klein nodded, and didn't ask any more:

"It's your turn. ”

"Great master, do you still have any questions?" the silver word quickly reassembled on the slightly dim mirror.

"No, that's all for today. Crane shook his head.

After saying this, he remembered what happened last time, and added:

"I'll summon you again when there are new questions. ”

The full-length mirror suddenly brightened, and the silver words shone brightly:

"Yes, master!

"Your loyal and steadfast servant Arodus is ready for you to summon again~"

This time, it was no longer a stick figure waving, but a cat's paw with a red heart on a white background.

...... There's a new trick every time...... The corners of Klein's mouth twitched slightly, and he watched as the full-length mirror in the bedroom returned to normal.

He stood in the darkness, bathed in the scarlet moonlight that filtered through the curtains, and stood quietly for a while, then returned to his bed and quickly fell asleep with meditation.

Early the next morning, early Monday morning, Klein got up a quarter of an hour earlier than usual, and went down to the first floor with his personal servant, Enyoni, and said to Walter, the butler:

"I had a nightmare last night and wanted to go down to church before breakfast. ”

Walter, the butler, was surprised, but not too strange, after all, as soon as the church was open, people would go there at any time.

He hurriedly arranged for a carriage to take Daun Dantès all the way to the door.

When Klein arrived at St. Samuel's Church, the door had not yet opened, and he waited until eight o'clock before following the first believers into the hall, and took a seat in the first few rows, facing the dark emblem, closed his eyes, and in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, he silently recited the name of the goddess intently in the ancient Hermetic language:

"Exalted above the stars, older than eternity, the goddess of the night, thou art the Lord of Crimson, the Mother of Secrets, the Empress of Doom and Fear, the Lord of Slumber and Silence......"

After reciting the honorific name, he switched to the normal Rune language, and said almost silently:

"There is an ancient castle in the middle of the Delaret Forest, and in the depths of it lies an ancient bronze gate, which is sealing a powerful corrupt force...... How can I get rid of the problems lurking there?"

Klein is either testing the gods or reporting openly, and as for how the church will react in the future, and what can be glimpsed through their actions, is another matter.

After repeating it seven times, he began to pray earnestly.

Time passed, and in the dark and quiet and peaceful church, Klein stood up and walked out of the church of St. Samuel with his personal servant, Enyuni.

In the process, he received no revelations, nor did he meet the abbot of the Night, Arianna.

This feedback itself speaks to an attitude.

That is, he has not yet reached the level of understanding the underground seal.

............

East End, inside a two-bedroom apartment.

Forth pulled up the quilt and covered his head.

She was disgusted by the curtains because they were too thin and transparent to block the morning light, which would seriously affect her sleep quality.

"I'm going to have to replace it, no, I might have to move again......" As Fur's thoughts drifted away, she heard the sound of the bedroom door being opened, and Hugh's familiar footsteps.

With a sweep of the floor, her quilt was gone, and a letter fell on her.

"Your letter, from Port Prieze. Hugh reminded aloud.

“...... Teacher's reply. Furth sat up abruptly, opened the letter, and skimmed through it quickly.

After a moment of silence, she spoke:

"I've got to go out and my teacher is already in Beckland...... This letter should have arrived two days ago!"

The date and address are indicated on the letter.

"The postman here isn't that responsible. Hugh glanced at his friend and said, "Is it still too late?"

"Fortunately, the teacher said that he would wait for me for three days. Furth hurriedly got out of bed and began to change his clothes.

She had a hunch that she would be able to get to know the Abrahams more deeply this time, and gain access to the Traveler's potion recipe and some otherworldly materials.