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"My name is Hermes."

"Many of the ritual magics of the afterlife, and the occult language you use, were created by me and named after me."

The old man, dressed in a gray-and-white robe, with an unremarkable appearance and thick white hair, said in a slightly proud tone.

…… It's not Adam, it's Hermes...... Is it really Hermes, who has survived from the Second Age to the present day and created the ancient Hermetic language? It is an extraordinary language that is still unique to human beings and that resonates steadily with spiritual forces...... Is it really me? Sure enough, he is an angel of the "audience" pathway, an important member of the Dusk Hermit Society, and one of the sources of the Psychological Alchemy Society......

Crane could not see and could not guess the age of this ancient angel, but could only say that in front of him, the gods and angels of the Quaternary Age, Amun, Adam, the six gods of that time, and even the ancient sun god, may be his juniors!

"Hello ......"

Klein admired and greeted him from the bottom of his heart.

But...... This, I just want to inquire about the "Black Sage" Godforsaken Land, how did you attract this angel?

This is a big shot!

Crane looked suspiciously at the "Black Sage" with overly dark hair and eyes, who was still dressed as a seasoned ascetic, and nodded at him when he saw Crane staring at him.

Seeing that he didn't understand what he meant, Crane had to look at Hermes again, and he was about to consider his words and ask, when suddenly he was blessed with a blessing in his heart, and a flash of inspiration appeared in his brain—

Hermes once invented the ancient Hermetian language, and he was also the pioneer of human beings to test medicine, and must have great kindness and identification with human beings;

Hermes was born in the Second Age, and later followed the ancient sun god, whose main diocese was in the Eastern Continent;

Did he suddenly appear this time, could it be the angel's spiritual awareness, or did he foresee something and wanted to go to the Eastern Continent with me?

He probably just showed a "sudden realization" expression, and sitting on the sofa opposite, the gray-haired Hermes smiled: "It seems that you have already guessed my intention." ”

…… It is worthy of the "audience."

Crane had a feeling that he had been completely seen through, and he couldn't hide any thoughts from the other party's eyes.

As an angel in this way, He can easily read the emotions of those around me and guide them, and can also accurately use my own facial expressions and even body language to influence others at any time to achieve my own goals. This approach is the best at playing with people's hearts, and Klein can't help but start thinking about whether Hermes took the initiative to show his achievements and charm as soon as he came out, and whether it was also intentional.

"I'm sorry, young man, but I chose to become an angel from this path, and it is inevitable that I will have similar problems."

It seemed that he also saw Klein's complicated feelings, and Hermes made a joke with himself very wittily: "However, you guessed it right, the purpose of my coming here is to recommend myself." ”

"I already know you're going to go alone, but I want to join."

It's hard for an elder with such a personality to be really annoying, and Klein didn't feel the power to soothe him, but he couldn't help but laugh and his mood became a little lighter - indeed, what does it matter if Hermes's opening statement was deliberately trying to arouse his favor? Regardless of his deeds, Hermes has made so many contributions and has not been unfavorable to him, so there is no need for me to be too nervous.

Well, it's still too much pressure that has accumulated during this time...... I do need to talk to a reliable psychiatrist......

Klein's eyes flickered for a moment, and he remembered that the only psychiatrist he trusted seemed to be "Just" Audrey.

And Audrey only has Sequence 5 now, not to mention her limited abilities, she has not experienced anything similar to Klein, and she can't even imagine it, and Klein certainly won't tell her about being from an ancient era before the First Age and being hunted down by angelic gods.

Not talking to the psychiatrist will cause Audrey to be able to provide a very limited number of treatments, which may not be very effective.

Although Mr. Hermes standing in front of him is obviously a better psychiatrist, it is okay to get along, and it is one thing to talk to Mr. Hermes and cooperate, and it is another thing to show your troubles and inner parts in front of each other.

"Thank you."

Klein thought about it for a while, and quickly agreed, and the growth of his own strength was always reassuring: "I originally planned to go alone, and if you are willing to go with me, then it will be my honor." ”

Hearing this, Hermes seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and became relaxed:

"Hehe, you are the Creator's favorite, the saint of Sequence 3, and you only need to go one step further to ascend to the throne of God. Now this step is about to be taken, as an elder, as your future colleague, I came to you to recommend myself, but I am a little cheeky. ”

When Klein heard His hint, his heart suddenly moved:

Hermes sounds like she knows the promotion ceremony of the "Miracle Master"!

He knows my way, and he can see that my trip to the Eastern Continent this time is to complete the ceremony of being promoted to a "miracle master"!

Would he have known the name, recipe, and ritual of Sequence One's potion? The two high-level "soothsayers" have built a strange secret puppet town, as well as the mysterious "Peach Blossom Spring" in ancient times, what are the requirements for this, and how should it be done?

Klein's heart was racing, and he was sure that Hermes could see what he was thinking, but he still quietly hinted back:

"You are serious, you are a pioneer of the occult, a respected pioneer, and I hope to get more guidance from you."

A smile appeared on Hermes' ordinary and old face, and he nodded at Klein:

"Perhaps, this trip will satisfy us all."

The journey will satisfy us all...... Klein pondered the meaning of this sentence, not sure if this was Hermes's answer - was he saying that the clues to the potion recipe and the promotion ceremony of Sequence 1 were hidden in the Eastern Continent?

What would please Him? It is very likely that the gates to the Godforsaken Lands will be successfully opened.

Is this an angelic prophecy? Prophecy? Isn't He a spectator?

By the way, in the legend, He "tried the medicine and looked for the extraordinary way", since he did not get out of control, then it is very likely that He is a mixed angel of the five paths, not a single "audience"!

Hmm...... is there a sequence similar to "prophet" in the "reader" pathway?

Crane thought about it, and felt that of the five adjacent paths, only the "reader" seemed to have the authority to prophesy.

Speaking of this, Klein had a new question, he couldn't help but be curious, and took out the courtesy when communicating with "Red Light":

"Mr. Hermes, I would like to dare to ask you a question."

"Please." Hermes also seems to be like "Red Light" and begins to be more polite to him than anyone else.

With permission, Crane glanced at the "Black Sage", who had begun to close his eyes and recuperate, and was muttering the Creator's prayer in his mouth as if no one was around, and asked slowly, "Are you......?" Why did you choose to move up the 'audience' pathway? ”

Hermes replied with a smile:

"This path allows me to examine myself at any time, confirm myself, and maintain my self-awareness in a clear state."

"As I believe you know, 'appeasement' can alleviate the side effects of potions, alleviate the schizophrenia caused by the legacy of the spiritual imprint in the extraordinary properties, and stabilize oneself and find oneself in the onslaught of divinity and humanity."

"I don't have too big ambitions, I don't aim to become a god, then the angels of this path are the most suitable for me."

So that's it...... Crane nodded in realization.

The probability of the "audience" losing control is relatively low, but it is also very likely that they are not aware of their loss of control at all, just like the "psychiatrist" that Klein met in a mental hospital when he was still in Tingen.

He was obviously a "psychiatrist", but he chose to be a patient and ended up going crazy.

Hey?

"Wait a minute, Mr. Hermes, I have another question."

Crane's breath became rapid, and he suddenly asked, "In the Tertiary Age, far ...... Is it true that the Creator is the true God of the 'audience' pathway, the most powerful and excellent psychiatrist and audience in the world? ”

Leomaster opened his eyes and looked at the Divine Favor with a puzzled look.

The smile on Hermes's face was slightly reduced, and he was a little too bold to evaluate the gods and speculate on the gods, and this was not something that believers or even gods should do. He was slightly curious about the relationship between Crane and the Creator, but His foreknowledge told Him that He would be answered on his upcoming journey to the Eastern Continent, so He did not say anything, but said calmly:

"You can think of it that way."

For the sake of Klein's respect for the ancient sun god, Hermes did not diminish his affection for him.

Although not a devout believer, Hermes had a close relationship with the Creator, like a friend and a peer.

“…… So, as you mentioned earlier, high-sequence viewers can use 'appeasement' to alleviate the residual spirit in the extraordinary trait, and also to mitigate the impact of loss of control. Klein's hand clenched his pants slightly, staring at Hermes, "So, why did He choose to commit suicide, the creator of the true god of multiple paths, the most powerful god at that time, and the most perfect and excellent psychiatrist?" ”

"What are you talking about?"

Before Hermes could speak, Leomast couldn't help himself, glaring angrily.

There is no such thing as "the Creator commits suicide" in the grand ceremony of the Aurora Society, but the gods have betrayed the Lord and eaten Him!

If the cataclysm is a chain reaction of the Creator's suicide, then how should believers who feel from the bottom of their hearts that the Creator has a clear distinction between good and evil, that good is rewarded with good and evil, and that the pious and good go to heaven?

- All believers and churches are faced with the question: If the gods are just and righteous, what should we do if the wicked get away with it, or if the good people are ruined?

- This is definitely the most incomprehensible, the most inexplicable, and the most unacceptable to believers, unless the god you believe in is the "abyss".

Hermes gave Leomast a "reassurance", who suddenly fell silent at a visible speed and returned to his place, reciting the prayer as if nothing had happened.

"Unexpected...... You know that. ”

Hermes gave Crane a deep look, a gaze that sent chills down his spine, but no malice.

"Yes, I know, but I don't know either."

Crane tried to look away, but he managed to resist the fear of staring directly into the golden dragon's eyes:

"It was not just the suicide of one man, it was the death of a god, the most powerful of gods chose to commit suicide, and his death caused the whole continent to flow with sin and calamity, eternal darkness, endless monsters...... I believe that the Creator is definitely not a god who 'wants the whole continent to be buried for himself', and if there is another choice, He would never kill himself, what is it that makes Him make such a choice? Tell me, Mr. Hermes, what is it that makes a multi-channel true God so afraid? ”

He mustered up the courage to finish these words, expecting that Hermes would show some displeasure or anger, but he did not want the ordinary and calm old gentleman to have no expression on his face, and gradually, slowly, a trace of sadness emerged.

"Where are you from?"

"Original...... So that's what you think. ”

Hermes sighed, with endless sadness in his voice, and Crane was stunned for a moment, feeling that the development of things seemed to be somewhat different from his imagination, but then he understood, and chose to remain silent, observing the angel's words and deeds.

"You have suffered, you have suffered too much."

"The Creator encounters something terrible, something that cannot be defeated, something that is absolutely impossible to kill, and it can even be said that it is Himself...... That's why He chose to kill himself, but He didn't kill Himself completely, and to this day, He is finally ......"

Hermes whispered, and he pursed his lips, a little unbearable, and forced himself to change the subject:

"Where are you from? Which city? ”

Crane didn't know how to answer, so he didn't speak.

“…… Moon City, is the Moon City that watches over the seal still there? ”

"It's still there." "They didn't have clean food and water, their flesh was badly distorted, and there were almost no normal babies left among the newborns," Klein recalled. ”

"How many people are still alive?"

Klein was silent for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Less than thirty thousand." ”

"Less than 30,000...... Less than thirty thousand. Hermes seemed incredulous, "Do they still remember the brilliance of the Creator?" ”

"......," Klein nodded with difficulty, "until a few months ago, but now, most of the survivors have converted to the Fools, and the Fools' followers and oracles have provided clean food and water to the survivors they can find." ”

"'Fool', well, I know 'Fool'." Hermes's expression changed to solemnity, "The old friend of the Creator, another great being from a long time ago, who has awakened and is about to return, and the Creator has entrusted this being to rescue the survivors. ”

Klein didn't speak.

"But if they convert, we have to act as soon as possible!"

Hermes suddenly swept away his previous sadness and gloom, and cheered up: "The Angel of Time, the second son of the Creator, hates the heretics and converts who have turned their backs on their fathers, and He will never approve of the 'fools,' even if it is the consent of the Creator." It is urgent to save those people! ”

TBC

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Good night!

(End of chapter)