Chapter 201: The Shepherd
The first Baron Rumord? That's the identity that Mr. Azik used in one of his lives, right? Crane must have explored the town of Ramder by this time, and he wanted to help the Death Son regain more memories?
Well, accepting this commission should also be regarded as a more complete "Keeper of Knowledge" role...... And it's the "Death Archon" who wants to get this "knowledge", and once he really recalls something, the feedback I get shouldn't be small......
As for the expedition to Hugh? Hehe, I still don't know if the criteria for Tarot to accept people are purely voluntary? Isn't the so-called "object of investigation" the same as "tool man"?
In a flash of thought, Abner made up his mind, looked at Mr. "Fool" at the head of the head, and said respectfully: "I am willing to accept this task." ”
"Good." Crane nodded in satisfaction, then looked at "Sun" Derrick and asked in a gentle tone, "What do you think?" ”
Actually, this commission has nothing to do with "Sun", but he is a party to this transaction after all, and Klein feels that he should not be excluded out of respect.
"I have no opinion." Seeing that he could get the starting sequence of the "Sun" path on the spot, Derick nodded without hesitation.
Seeing this, "Fool" Crane pressed his hand forward in a good mood, embodied two copies of the recipe of "Praiser", and "transmitted" them to the "Tower" and "Sun".
The "tower" just glanced at it casually and stopped paying attention.
And the "sun" frowned at first, and then stretched out again.
Well, the names of the materials in Godforsaken must still be ancient...... Luckily, I got this recipe directly from Eternal Sun, with an ancient name and various alternatives...... Crane thought with some rejoicing.
After the deal was over, Abner looked at the "Justice" Audrey opposite and said apologetically: "Miss 'Justice', the gifts you gave last time only ended up choosing a feather hat...... I'm sorry, but I forgot to return the rest of the jewelry to you......"
"Justice" Audrey waved her hand and smiled: "Those jewels are not worth much, you don't need to return them to me, that would be too troublesome Mr. 'Fool'...... So, if you can answer my question, then the jewelry will be my thank you gift. ”
"What's the problem?" Abner asked with a smile, he could roughly guess what Audrey was trying to ask.
"I've recently come into contact with some circles of extraordinary people, and I learned about a strong man named Mr. A, Mr. 'Tower', do you know his background and true identity?" Audrey asked, expectantly.
Mr. A? I only know Mr. Z...... With such a similar codename, is it also the Aurora Society? Klein made a guess in his mind, but didn't answer.
He had to maintain his image, try not to answer with little certainty, and if he did, the description would have to be vague and unclear, like a magic stick.
Sure enough, I asked this...... Abner thought to himself, and after a moment of apparent consideration of his statement, he spoke:
"There will be five saints and twenty-two oracles in the Aurora, who are codenamed by letters and call themselves Mr. A and Mr. X...... At the very least, they are also Sequence 7 extraordinaires, and the strongest is Sequence 5, and they are all quite good at concealing themselves...... The death of an oracle will be replaced by a new oracle.
"I've heard that they are passionate about throwing extraordinary gatherings in big cities, like Mr. Z in Port Enmat, or Mr. A in Beckland.
"As far as I know, this Mr. A is a 'shepherd' of Sequence 5, who has herded a lot of powerful extraordinary, with a lot of means, and his strength is indeed very strong."
As soon as he said this, "Sun" Deric, who was listening quietly, blurted out with some surprise:
"Shepherd?"
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Darik suddenly panicked a little, and hurriedly stammered and explained:
"I just didn't expect that there were extraordinaries of this sequence in your world...... This is the sequence path that we found in Silver City from those cities that were destroyed by the 'dark things', only to the 'shepherd' in sequence 5, but, but after Elder Lovia became a 'shepherd', she was very powerful, very weird, very terrifying, and it was said that she had fought against high-level evil spirits and was not injured, so after the seat of the 'Council of Six' became vacant, she made an exception to become an elder. ”
When Klein heard this, he sighed in his heart and said: "Sun", you are really just a child, although this news is not too useful information for "Hanged Man" and "Justice", but it can be packaged and exchanged for something valuable, and you actually said it like this! Said it......
"Justice" Audrey asked more curiously at this time: "Which sequence of the shepherds is the path?" How many sequences? ”
"The 'secret prayer of the people' path, 5." Klein seized the opportunity and nodded without a trace.
Secret Prayer ...... The way of the Aurora Society...... "The Sun" says that Silver City found the recipe for this sequence of potions in a city destroyed by "dark things......
Is it true that the "sanctuary" of the true Creator is in the "forsaken land of God"? Even if it's not there, it's at least relevant!
"The Hanged Man" Alger suddenly solved a mystery in his heart, and did not speak again for a while.
"Mr. 'Ta', can you elaborate on the abilities of the 'shepherd'? I can get paid for it. Audrey asked, looking at Abner diagonally across the table again.
"No, Miss Justice, the value of your jewelry is perfectly matched by this knowledge." Abner shook his head, then smiled, "Do you want to apply for a one-man exchange?" ”
Abner had a rough estimate of the price, because one tiara by a famous designer could have been sold for more than £200. If it is auctioned, I am afraid that the price will be higher.
Therefore, Abner was really embarrassed to ask Miss "Justice" for money again.
"Justice" Audrey thought about it, felt that there was no need to be so stingy, and replied with a light smile: "Let's just say so." ”
"The core ability of a 'shepherd' is 'herding', which is the ability to devour the souls of others, including resentful spirits and evil spirits, and drive these souls in a unique way, just as they are herding lambs for the gods.
"The power of a 'shepherd' depends only on how many extraordinary souls are devoured...... Of course, this is not without limitations.
"At the level of Sequence 5, the 'shepherd' can only selectively select the three abilities of the driven soul to use, and can herd up to seven souls."
Audrey's face turned pale when she heard this, and although she was hidden by the gray fog and was not discovered by others, she still couldn't help but sigh: "This ...... This is also too evil! Compared to the previous 'Arcane Master' corresponding to the 'Fallen Morning Star', which is also the ability to use other ways, the 'Shepherd''s ability is too evil! ”
It turns out that the meaning of "shepherd" is this...... the sequence path mastered by the "Aurora Society" is as weird as ever...... No wonder the object of their worship is the "true Creator" and, no, the "fallen Creator...... Klein was stunned, but did not nod, showing that he had already known.
And the "hanged man" Alger spat out one word at this moment: "Wriggling hunger!" ”
It turned out that "creeping hunger" was the means of the "shepherd", and it is no wonder that Ziringers was able to become a pirate general with it.
Thinking of this pirate general, Alger's heart moved, and seeing that the others had no desire to continue trading or sharing, he looked at the "Justice" lady opposite, organized the language, and asked, "Do you still need the 'complete pituitary gland of the Colorful Lizard Dragon'?" ”
"Of course!" Audrey recovered from her previous dislike of "shepherds" and nodded without hesitation.
"I may be able to get it, but you must fulfill one of my commissions." Alger said with a deep groan.
He actually wanted to hand over the commission to the "tower", but the other party had just accepted the task of Mr. "Fool", and I was afraid that he would not have time...... Moreover, he does not have anything in his hands at the moment that can impress the "tower".
"What commission?" Audrey asked, confused.
Alger thought for a few seconds and said:
"I received information that the great pirate Ziringus, known as the 'Lieutenant General of the Hurricane', secretly went ashore and infiltrated Beckland, I don't know what I want to do, I want you to help me find his whereabouts, as for the follow-up, you don't need to take risks."
"'Lieutenant General Hurricane' Zielingers? Seven ...... No, one of the six pirate generals? Audrey's eyes widened slightly, and she repeated in surprise.
"Yes, he is the Sequence 6 'Wind Favorer' of the 'Sailor' path, and he also has a magical item called 'Wriggling Hunger', and I just heard Mr. 'Tower' introduce it, and I learned that it is a seal with the characteristics of 'Shepherd'...... Also, Ziringus is quite cunning and cruel, you don't try to deal with him. Alger solemnly introduced.
Speaking of this, he suddenly tilted his head, looked at Klein and said:
"Mr. Fool, may I ask your dependents for help at a critical time? I will pay the price for your interest. ”
My only one is myself...... Klein relieved his emotions by complaining, and said with a slight smile:
"If only my dependant happens to be in Beckland."
"Okay." Alger withdrew his gaze with some disappointment and some expectation.
"Mr. Hangman, I am willing to accept this commission...... Can you describe in detail the characteristics and habits of 'creeping hunger' and 'lieutenant general in hurricanes'? Audrey said with some confidence.
This caused Abner to look at her, and couldn't help but guess in his heart: Miss, the source of your confidence should not be Hugh, right? She's only in sequence 8, is it really good to give her such a dangerous commission?
"Very well, if you can succeed, then, the 'complete pituitary gland of the Rainbow Lizard's dragon' is yours." Alger first promised, and then told Audrey the Righteous about the "Wriggling Hunger" that he would eat a person's soul and flesh every other day, and the Extraordinary Who might have grazed them.
Then, with Klein's permission and help, Alger created a portrait of Chillingus.
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to find his whereabouts." Audrey pursed her lips and replied with a smile.
After discussing the things that should be discussed and sharing the information that should be shared, Klein saw that everyone was silent, so he smiled and announced that today's meeting was over.
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After "returning" to reality, Abner immediately set up the altar, held a ceremony to accept the "gift", and obtained the 1,800 gold pounds that the "hanging man" had bought the recipe.
After opening the "Pure White Eye" to check the authenticity, Abner placed the bundle of banknotes in the safe in his bedroom.
With all this done, he withdrew from the spiritual lockdown of the room and began to seriously ponder how Mr. Fool's mission should be accomplished.
Although there is also an introduction to Mr. Azik's life in the original book, it is very brief and it is impossible to use it directly......
"And the era when Azik was active as the first Baron Ramder was about the last chaotic era at the end of the Quaternary Period, at least 1,300 years from today...... After all, this year is only 1349 of the Fifth Age.
"Where do you start?
"Maybe there will be a clue in the royal library...... But even the open part of it can't be entered......
"Perhaps...... Can you disguise yourself as someone with enough identity? ”
Thinking of this, Abner stood up and took out a mask with intricate patterns like a clown's face from his warehouse.
"The 'Clown Mask' should already be able to reconfigure the disguised face."