TL/N: Hey guys im just here to tell you all that tomorrow im going to be busy you know its my Birthday so.... here have more chapters to celebrate (BTW im not uploading to tomorrow bye. )
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"And regarding the continuity of the 'Black Emperor' title in the Solomon Empire, there are generally two speculations."
"Either the 'Black Emperor' of the Solomon Empire has always been the same person, or the 'Black Emperor' is the name of the high-sequence potion of the sequence path controlled by the royal family of the Solomon Empire, and it is very likely to be the Sequence 1 of that path."
After pausing for a moment, the Hanged Man added, "But no matter which one it is, I don't think the 'Black Emperor' from the Fourth Epoch could have survived to this epoch. Otherwise, the Solomon Empire wouldn't have disappeared."
"In other words,"
Ashes pondered for a moment before asking, "the current 'Black Emperor' is very likely to be a high-sequence powerhouse who has already advanced to 'Sequence 1' in the path you mentioned?"
"If it exists."
The Hanged Man nodded slightly, "That should be correct."
"Which path specifically?"
"Lawyer."
Faced with Ashes' questions, the Hanged Man answered without hesitation, "The sequence path controlled by the Solomon Empire is the Lawyer."
After speaking, the Hanged Man couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Does he firmly believe that the Black Emperor exists? Why? Does he have any special basis for his judgment? Moreover,
Why does he know about the Black Emperor but seem to know nothing about the Black Emperor's information? Who told him about the Black Emperor and made him interested in it? No, it shouldn't be just simple interest.
There must be some deeper purpose.
"Lawyer, huh."
Ashes seemed thoughtful.
If the 'Black Emperor' is indeed Sequence 1, then directly inquiring about the Black Emperor would undoubtedly be a very wrong choice.
Moreover, casually mentioning this name in the outside world could trigger unimaginable consequences.
If that's the case, it could explain why the Church of EverNight would be so secretive while providing hints.
And Ashes' decision not to rashly inquire about information related to the 'Black Emperor' has undoubtedly been a very wise choice.
It seems that perhaps only the Goddess EverNight is qualified to know and disclose information related to the 'Black Emperor.'
However, Ashes didn't think he was important enough to have the goddess personally reveal this information.
"Sorry."
Ashes slowly said, "The commission is still valid, but I hope you don't obtain information by actively investigating the 'Black Emperor.' You can gather it indirectly through the 'Lawyer' sequence."
"In addition, Mr. Hanged Man, what kind of reward do you need?"
Ashes turned his gaze to the Hanged Man and asked.
"..."
The Hanged Man was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "This isn't very valuable information, and strictly speaking, it doesn't warrant much. If we talk about a reward, according to the principle of equivalent exchange, I hope you can answer a few questions of mine."
"Sure."
Ashes nodded slowly, "Provided I know the answers."
"First question."
The Hanged Man stared directly at the rings on Ashes' hand and asked, "Are these Beyonder items?"
He didn't suspect that these rings would work in the Tarot Club as well, after all, this is the kingdom of Mr. Fool.
He just thought Mr. Fool had manifested them based on their images.
Just like the clothes they wore, these rings were the same.
However, the fact that Ashes always wore these rings aroused his curiosity.
In his view, Ashes should be a powerful Beyonder.
And one who isn't frivolous, unlike a nouveau riche who would wear many rings to show off.
So he instinctively suspected that these might be magical items, hence the question.
"Yes."
Ashes pondered for two seconds and gave a definite answer.
Although they were slightly different from the world's sealed items, they were still items with magical abilities, so they were Beyonder items.
Yes, that was correct.
"Can you sell them?"
The Hanged Man continued to ask.
"Yes."
Ashes nodded slightly, "I have many spare rings like these, and I can sell them if you need. Of course, the same goes for Miss Justice."
"No need for now."
The Hanged Man took a deep breath, his tone extremely complicated.
This confirmed two things for him—
All ten rings on Ashes' hand wereBeyonder items.
And even the cheapest magical item would cost at least several hundred pounds.
Ten rings would mean at least several thousand pounds! Which means, this 'Lover' has been carrying magical items worth at least several thousand pounds around.
What kind of family background does one need to do that? At this moment, the Hanged Man confirmed his guess.
This must be a noble descendant like Miss Audrey, the type who isn't short on money.
Unfortunately,
Even knowing that the rings could be sold and he indeed had the need for them,
Unfortunately, he couldn't afford them.
And might not even be able to buy them.
"Mr. Lover."
Audrey's sweet voice rang out, "If I want to buy, what would you recommend?"
She wasn't short on money, mainly curious.
"That depends on what you want."
Ashes pondered for two seconds before slowly saying, "Do you want weapons, rings, or armor?"
"Do you have a set?"
Audrey's curiosity was piqued, "If you do, I'll take them all!"
Then, Audrey added, "But for now, can you introduce the rings first?"
"Alright."
Embers pondered for two seconds, "If it's rings, I recommend this one—"
As he spoke, a ring appeared in his palm, and he tossed it to Audrey.
"This is..."
Audrey took the ring and looked at it.
The ring looked unremarkable, with a band seemingly made of ordinary bronze, even appearing 'rusty.'
And embedded in the ring was a gem emitting a dull, irregular green glow.
Even though Audrey wasn't a professional gem appraiser, she could immediately tell the gem's cheapness and coarseness—
It looked like something one could buy from a roadside vendor for a few pounds.
Moreover, the gem's surface even had scratches and dents from impacts, further reducing its value.
If it hadn't been given to her by Mr. Lover, she would never have thought this seemingly cheap ring could be a Beyonder item.
"Sacrificial Ring."
Ashes slowly said, "A mysterious ring made through a sacrificial ritual, belonging to the Sin Goddess Belgaj."
Mr. Fool Klein's expression shifted.
In the world of Dark Souls, the Sacrificial Ring ensures that an Undead won't lose souls upon death.
But, what effect would it have if used by someone who isn't undead? "Sin Goddess? What's that?"
The Hanged Man's heart was in turmoil.
The seven major gods certainly didn't include a Sin Goddess, and among other beings like the Hidden Sage, there was no such entity.
Could this be another deity on the same level as Mr. Fool? "What does it do?"
Audrey, as Klein expected, asked curiously.
"In simple terms, it grants immunity from death once."
"The wearer, when facing death, will have the ring die in their place."
Ashes' introduction was brief and calm.
But these words stirred a storm in the hearts of the other three members of the Tarot Club!
What does 'the ring will die in their place' mean?
There once was a king named Ken who took a songstress as his concubine. The king's kingdom was rich in mineral resources, and the king loved the songstress dearly, giving her family a portion of the resources to develop. However, the songstress was very greedy and wanted to monopolize the resources, so she shut down the mines of other developers, including those assigned to the king's personal guards. So the king arrested the songstress for trial. The songstress asked what crime she had committed, and the king replied: the crime of death. Ken's concubine's monopolization of the mines led to her execution, for my guards.
(The chapter ends)
50 Power stones = Extra Chapter