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Derrick was somewhat uneasy. Although he often saw Miss Justice and the others at the Tarot Gathering, they were always separated by a layer of gray fog, and he could only vaguely make out their attire.
But now, Donna, dressed neatly, with rosy lips and white teeth, and a faint fragrance, was standing right in front of him.
Previously, Derrick had dealt with "Emissary" Danitz and workers from various industries. This was his first time seeing a beautiful young woman in the outside world.
Seeing no one answer, Donna asked again, "May I ask, which one of you is Mr. Derrick?"
Hobert had told her that Mr. Derrick understood Loenese.
"I am," Derrick cleared his throat and said, "Thank you, Mr. Hobert, for the things you sent. Um, we… we have some Beyonder characteristics here that can…"
Donna smiled and interrupted him, "The Duke specifically instructed that this is a free gift to you."
She sized up the big boy in front of her, who was two heads taller than herself and had a sunny appearance: Is this the giant bloodline that Hobert mentioned? He looks like he's still growing, but he's already much taller than Tyron, the tallest of the three of us.
"Thank you," Derrick thanked her again, then he remembered to explain to Chief Colin in Jotun, "This is a follower of the 'Creator'… um, the angel who helped us open the door to the outside world.
"It was He who sent food and daily necessities. Um, the 'Creator' and Mr. Fool are allies. We are currently in the kingdom of the 'Creator', and the Church of the Fool is the main religion here."
Recently, he had only been in contact with people from the Church of the Fool, and he thought the Church of the Fool was the state religion of this country.
Colin nodded, signaling everyone not to be defensive, and asked Candice to take everyone to look around, while Derrick was responsible for continuing to communicate with this lady.
Donna introduced the two people beside her: "This is the administrative officer of Milherbon. For the next period of time, he will continue to send people to bring you daily necessities. However, we can't just give them away for free. For the things sent later, you will need to repay with future production."
"And this is the official extraordinary officer of Lanagua City. You can look for him if you have any extraordinary needs."
Derrick said again, "Thank you."
Donna made a gesture, and the two left the noisy square together: "How do you feel about this city?"
"It's very good."
"This is a city that we built for you with a lot of manpower and resources."
"Thank you, thank you."
Donna smiled slightly: "You remind me of Mr. Dophis… Um, you are not the same. Mr. Dophis is just simply not talkative, but you seem to be inarticulate."
Derrick scratched his head: "Yes, um…"
He thought for a while and then said, "When I was chatting with Mr. Hobert, oh, Duke Hobert and the others, I realized that the content of the general knowledge courses I learned almost didn't include adjectives, so my speech sounds stiff."
Donna nodded and followed up on this topic: "Next, we will send teachers to you, and you will learn our official language, Loenese."
After investigating the language composition of the Duchy of Southern Balam, Hobert finally chose Loenese as the official language of Southern Balam.
The language system of Southern Balam is very chaotic. The local people in Southern Continent speak Dutanese and Highlander. The pronunciations of these two languages are significantly different from those of Northern Continent languages.
After evolution, Dutanese has formed many dialects. People in East Balam cannot understand the Dutanese of West Balam, and vice versa.
The Dutanese of Milherbon cannot be understood by people in the Haagenti Grassland, and it is difficult to refine a universal Dutanese.
Moreover, Highlander and Dutanese are not the same language. This language is mainly used by the people of the former Highland Kingdom, now the Star Highlands.
Highland County and Colon County of the Duchy of Southern Balam use Highlander.
This language also has the problem of dialects.
Therefore, in the end, Loenese, which is easier to learn, was adopted as the official language of this country.
This is considering that the Loenese alphabet system is relatively complete, and there is already a relatively mature grammar learning system, which can be used directly.
However, Dutanese and Highlander do not have a unified pronunciation system. If one of these two languages is used as the official language, the pronunciation system must be reconstructed, and even the fonts must be unified.
Another reason for eliminating these two languages is that these two languages do not have a deep cultural heritage.
If there are a large number of poems and ideological masterpieces written in them, it can be considered to help the locals transform them, but there are only some epics, fables, etc. written in them, which can be completely replaced by Loenese.
Donna continued: "When we can basically complete the communication, adults and children will learn separately.
"We will teach your adults to use modern tools and how to cultivate the crops here. The only requirement is that, because it involves seasonal issues, you must follow our advice on how to cultivate.
"At the same time, we will also teach you fishing, hunting, and working in factories. Do you see the large buildings over there? Well, those are the factories arranged for you. The things you produce can be exchanged for our currency, and then you can use our currency to buy what you need.
"Oh, you can also try to find job opportunities in Lanagua Port. Starting tomorrow, you will be issued certificates, and you will all obtain the status of citizens of Southern Balam, but you must abide by our laws.
"The children will begin to learn the general education of the Duchy of Southern Balam. We mainly teach grammar, mathematics, geography, humanities, and science, and you can establish your own schools for other knowledge."
Derrick nodded and said, "We will."
He believes that the history of City of Silver must be written into textbooks so that future generations will know the history of struggling in the dark.
At the same time, we must also consider general education in extraordinary aspects.
Donna simply said directly: "Some fees will be charged for these construction, education, and other assistance."
Derrick breathed a sigh of relief: "How should we pay these rewards?"
If all of these are free of charge, then he will owe "Emperor" a considerable favor.
"This needs to be discussed with Duke Hobert in person," Donna smiled and said, "Okay, now that the serious business is over, what do you want to eat for your first meal here? How about I teach you how to barbecue?
"Oh, by the way, we also need to have an unobstructed way of contact. If you feel it is necessary, you can skip the local Beyonders and officials and contact me directly."
…
After arranging the immigrants from City of Silver and Moon City, Hobert, taking advantage of the fact that he had nothing to do for the next few days, came to his first mausoleum.
This mausoleum is built in a huge cave in the mountain, from which you can see the vast forest outside.
In the huge cave structure with extraordinary arrangements, there is a large pyramid-shaped building, much smaller than the mausoleum used by George III, but in the advancement ceremony, the size of the pyramid is not required, so this size is enough.
At this time, the cave was empty, with only traces of workers living there.
Outside the pyramid, there is first a layer of chaotic space, which can isolate most of the extraordinary information from the outside world, making it difficult for Beyonders to know the exact location here.
There is also a layer of "spiritual barrier" outside, which can isolate spiritual perception.
However, during the advancement, this layer of spiritual barrier must be "removed" to avoid problems with the communication between oneself and the mausoleum.
Hobert stepped into the interior of the pyramid step by step. The internal structure was very complex, and all the buildings were reinforced with extraordinary power and a certain amount of shielding.
Even if an angel comes in, it will be difficult to find the location of the "main tomb chamber" for a while.
This is the experience Hobert summed up when digging the grave for George III. At that time, the structure inside the mausoleum around Backlund was too simple, and you could see George III who was being promoted at a glance.
Hobert felt that if the structure of his mausoleum was so simple, it would be a complete disrespect for his profession in the AD era.
The mausoleum He designed is like a maze, and it can be said that Klein and Roselle would be confused if they came.
But for Hobert, there are traces to follow.
Arriving at the location of the "main tomb chamber", Hobert sat on the stone chair in the middle and used the ability of "Connection" to establish contact with the building bit by bit.
After reaching Sequence 1, even two things that have no connection can establish a connection through Beyonder abilities.
As the connection with the mausoleum deepened, Hobert felt that the mausoleum was playing a role in the sense of mysticism.
This feeling is very strange, and Hobert can't explain the principle, but after establishing enough connection, a part of his anchor is naturally connected with the mausoleum.
Moreover, the role of the mausoleum is like a "signal amplifier", making the role of the anchor stronger and more stable.
It took about two or three hours, and Hobert felt that the established connection was almost done.
He took a deep breath and rested for a while.
At this time, Hobert felt that his every move was closely related to the mausoleum, and this connection would become deeper and deeper through the role of the anchor.
However, Hobert felt that for the sake of prudence, he still had to come to "Connection" again after a while.
The second Connection will not be so troublesome, and it can be completed in half an hour at most.
After resting for a while, Hobert rushed to the next mausoleum.
The inside of the mausoleums are connected by teleportation arrays, which is to ensure that the mausoleums can support each other as soon as possible in case of an accident.
After establishing contact with the five mausoleums, Hobert's spirituality clearly realized that this could satisfy the basic conditions for accommodating the Uniqueness.
However, to accommodate the Uniqueness, a trigger was still needed.
Hobert only had a vague concept of this trigger, roughly that the probability of success would increase after his spirituality reached a certain level of compatibility with the Uniqueness.
Hobert sat on the stone chair and pondered for a moment, feeling that this trigger should be to create a "Sequence Inversion" event.
After all, the core authority of this pathway is "Shadow of Order", which is "Tampering", "Disorder", and "Distortion". If his spirit body were more aligned with the Uniqueness, it should be by placing himself in an event that disrupts order.
Hobert thought for a long time, feeling that changing the Duchy to a Kingdom would be a good trigger.
However, strategically speaking, Christian has already completed his advancement by shattering the Beyonder characteristics gained from the "0-75" Abraham Crown.
And Sharron is preparing for the advancement ritual with the help of her teacher, and it is estimated that it will take some time to complete the preparations.
To be on the safe side, Hobert also asked Archibald to prepare for advancement, which could be done by making the city of Saint Xidro reappear before people, completing the advancement ritual.
The Beyonder characteristics for advancement could be obtained by shattering the "0-79" Mysterious Curtain, gaining the "Miracle Invoker" characteristics.
However, Archibald still needs to adjust his state and also needs a period of time to prepare.
In short, before either Sharron or Archibald advances, the South Balam Duchy will not have any major movements.
Thinking of this, Hobert breathed a sigh of relief and went to his sixth mausoleum using the teleportation array. Since six had already been built, he might as well establish contact with all of them.
… …
Fog Sea, Raxia Island, Emerald Palace.
Bernadette Gustav, with her chestnut-colored long hair, finished writing a letter to Hobert.
Then, she asked the "Spirit Servant" to prepare donuts and a simple altar. Bernadette, holding the letter, began to summon Hobert's messenger: "I, in my name…"
After the incantation was completed, the candlelight suddenly turned emerald green, and the firelight also became high, opening a illusory door.
A lady wearing a classic court dress, with a circular jade pendant around her waist, and looking a little playful, walked out of the door.
Bernadette was slightly stunned: Has Hobert changed messengers?
It wasn't until Beverly reached out to her that Bernadette seemed to suddenly react, handing the letter to her.
Beverly turned around and waved at the donuts. Three donuts had already appeared in her hand. The messenger ate the donuts while returning to the spirit world through the illusory door.
It wasn't until the candlelight returned to normal that Bernadette realized: The messenger was still the same messenger, but the other party's state seemed different.
She didn't continue to dwell on the messenger's problem. After putting on a coat, she unscrewed a small silver metal bottle, smeared a little emerald green grease from inside, and applied it evenly on both hands.
Putting away the silver bottle, Bernadette grabbed forward with both palms. When her hands pulled back, it was as if she had grabbed something.
In the next second, a cluster of illusory feathers appeared in each of Bernadette's hands. She quickly disappeared in place and entered the spirit world, already riding on a spirit world creature with a long beak and two long legs.
This spirit world creature spread its illusory wings, sending Bernadette to her destination.
This is an ancient secret technique that has been lost, very simple and practical. Bernadette usually uses this method when traveling long distances.
Soon, she arrived at Tussock Harbor. Bernadette waited in a bar that she had invested in.
It was still daytime. There were not many customers in the bar. The bartender lazily mixed a cocktail for Bernadette and then went back to the corner to doze.
A minute or two later, Hobert suddenly appeared in the bar.
His sudden appearance did not attract anyone's attention.
The letter that Bernadette had just sent was to ask Hobert to meet.
Hobert sat beside Bernadette: "It's been a long time since we met. How have you been lately?"
While speaking, he "tampered" with the surrounding environment, making it impossible for the people around to hear their voices.
"Not so good."
Bernadette did not hide her anxiety: "I have been looking for an opportunity to advance, but unfortunately, I have not found it."
Hobert was slightly stunned: "Didn't we prevent George III from advancing before? Wouldn't that count as an opportunity?"
Bernadette first gave Hobert a deep look, but then felt that it was not too surprising that Hobert knew the ritual for advancing to "Sage."
"I originally thought that was an opportunity too."
Bernadette took a deep breath: "But later I found out that it wasn't."
Hobert slowly nodded, and then asked: "You called me here, do you have any ideas?"
"I'm going to look for my father's last mausoleum in advance."
After many unsuccessful attempts to advance, Bernadette finally realized that her obsession with finding her father was the biggest obstacle to advancement.
"Alright then."
Hobert took off the black crystal jade pendant he carried with him: "This is a mystical item bestowed upon me by the 'Creator'. It can effectively isolate high-level corruption. I'll lend it to you for now."
"I will also provide you with some help. As long as you inject spirituality into this mystical item, I can sense your location."
Bernadette was not polite. She put away the mystical item: "Thank you."
"According to what I know, you probably can't save your father with your current strength."
Hobert added: "So don't be reckless. Before exploring the last mausoleum, remember to notify me first."
"Even if my abilities are not enough to solve the problem, the 'Creator' will definitely provide some help, but the price is that you need to give the 'Genie' in your hand in the future."
This condition made Bernadette breathe a sigh of relief. If the "Creator" hadn't offered any conditions, she wouldn't have been very relieved: "No problem."
Hobert nodded: "Then, get ready and set off."
"Yeah."
After speaking, Hobert got up and left.
Bernadette sadly drank the cocktail in her glass before suddenly getting up and returning to her Emerald Palace to make the final preparations for the voyage.
… …
Time came to April. The "Fool" descended an oracle to the people of Moon City, notifying them that they could pray and make wishes to him at the same time, so that they could get rid of the deformities of their bodies.
All the people of Moon City cheered because of this. They guessed that Mr. Fool intended to fulfill their wishes.
After having a new life, they wanted to become a normal person too much.
So, in the morning stipulated by the "Fool", they prayed to the "Fool" and then made wishes.
Above the gray mist, Klein, sitting at the head of the long bronze table, watched the prayers of the believers turn into pure spots of light in front of him, and then slowly flow, as if becoming a galaxy.
Klein took a deep breath, sensed the anchoring effect of these prayers on him, and then began to mobilize the "Sefirah Castle". Invisible power spread rapidly like ripples on the water surface, pouring into each prayer spot and sprinkling on the people of Moon City.
Every Moon City person seemed to feel something, and they raised their hands to touch their faces. They felt that their facial features were becoming normal, and at the same time, they saw the faces of the people around them quickly become no different from normal people.
They praised Mr. Fool from the bottom of their hearts, saluting in the direction of the Fool's Cathedral with their highest level of etiquette.
Dang—
At this time, throughout the entire New Lanagua City, the melodious bell from the church was heard, as if the "Fool" was responding to their praise.
Even Hobert, who was working in the palace in Angel City, hundreds of kilometers away, heard the bell. He instantly appeared on the roof of the palace, looking out at New Lanagua City, and then he suddenly understood what was going on.
Klein, the "Fool" above the gray mist, was quite surprised and at a loss. The sudden ringing of the bell was not his pre-set process at all.
He used the light spots of the believers' prayers to see the magnificent cathedral. In the belfry at the top, there was a young man wearing a pointed soft hat and a classic black robe.
This young man was holding a black bell hammer, striking the big bell again and again.
Seeming to notice the gaze from above, the young man paused for a moment and straightened the crystal monocle on his right eye.
"I…"
Klein almost cursed.
At this time, he didn't quite understand why the "Angel of Time" Amon would suddenly appear and was still seriously ringing the bell of his church?
Klein was somewhat psychologically prepared for the appearance of Amon or Xidro.
However, because he could get Hobert's rapid support, and City of Silver also had a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact, Klein was not afraid of their arrival.
However, Amon's current behavior made Klein quite confused.
… …
Inside the Fool's Cathedral, Derrick, the archbishop on duty today, also looked up in astonishment: I didn't arrange for anyone to ring the bell!
As a demigod in the Sun domain, he had a keen intuition for anomalies and knew that something must have gone wrong.
While using the Beyonder power of "Unshadowed" to examine the surrounding environment, Derrick quickly thought about whether ringing the bell had any symbolic meaning in mysticism.
After excluding one possibility after another, he suddenly remembered the relevant content about ringing the bell in the Fool's Holy Book compiled by City of Silver.
That was used to describe the relationship between the "Angel of Time" Amon and Mr. Fool. Because he was the "Angel of Time", Amon was the angel who summoned the believers, announced the end of the Mass, and corrected the time.
To put it bluntly, he was the angel who rang the bell for the "Fool".
Derrick, of course, disagreed with that description, as he was quite certain that Amon and "The Fool" were in an antagonistic relationship.
However, the lies he had previously told had led the people of City of Silver to believe that the "Angel of Time" was sent by Mr. Fool to bring the initial light to the forsaken land.
And Derrick realized that if he were to explain, it would easily lead to a loss of his positive image in the eyes of the public, similar to the "social death" mentioned by Miss Justice.
In the end, he chose to delay, believing that Mr. Fool would surely send down an oracle after seeing the holy book, providing suggestions for modification.
Who knew that Mr. Fool would not express anything at all, acquiescing to the content of the holy book.
Could it be that Amon rang the bell? Derrick was momentarily dazed, feeling that this was too unbelievable.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly prayed, reporting this matter to Mr. Fool.
As soon as he finished reporting, Derrick heard another more melodious bell ringing in the air, which was also very comfortable to the body and mind.
He hurried to the outside of the church, but his spirituality warned him not to look up. Immediately afterward, his spirituality outlined such a scene in his mind: a tall figure in mid-air was hitting a bronze bell that gave people a very heavy feeling.
All the surrounding "loopholes" disappeared, and the normal order was restored instantly.
Amon, at the top of the church, curled his lips: "So what if you have the 'Bell of Order'!"
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