Chương 62: Tower
After reading the novel in his hand, Ebner was about to mutter some keywords of the Antigonus family before "going offline" when he suddenly saw a ball of crimson light erupt from the fountain pen at his fingertip.
As he had expected it, he immediately felt energized. He knew that this was a sign that Mr. Fool was going to pull him into the gray fog, so he hurriedly used his powers to put on a Mechanical Mind.
Ebner knew that at this moment, Klein could already observe the emotions of others through his Spirit Vision. Therefore, to prevent himself from revealing that he was premeditated due to his excitement, it was better for him to use his powers to maintain his "absolute calm" state.
He didn't wish to expose his identity as a transmigrator to Klein so early. It was best if he felt that he was a Beyonder who had been accidentally pulled into the gray fog by Klein. After all, Klein was still too weak, and with so many big shots paying attention to him, it was difficult for him to keep a secret.
It would be fine if it was just some knowledge, but he definitely could not reveal his background easily. After all, this was even more suspicious than an Outer God…
As he thought this, the light that erupted from the fountain pen was like flowing water, completely drowning Ebner.
When he regained his senses, he realized that he was standing in a towering palace supported by a huge stone pillar. In front of him was an ancient and mottled bronze table. Sitting opposite the long table was a figure shrouded in thick gray fog.
Apart from that, the surroundings were void, ethereal, and empty. The bottom was filled with an endless grayish-white fog and unreal crimson spots of light.
This should be The Fool Klein. Ebner calmly and warily looked at the figure shrouded in gray fog.
If it were any other time, Ebner would have been excited to finally see the character he liked, but at this moment, he had a completely different reaction under the Machinery Hivemind. This was because he immediately realized that he could recall the portion of the Outer Deity knowledge that he had previously blocked in his mind, but the pure white eye became even harder to open.
This is the unknown feeling behind the Eye of Pure White. Compared to some Outer Deities, Sefirah Castle's corruption on me is even worse? Therefore, almost all of its functions are preventing me from being corrupted here?
And with the restoration of the knowledge of the Outer Deity, I finally recalled that Ames' employer, Mr. Vernal, was actually someone from the original world. In the end, because he was excavating the Fourth Epoch ruins in the Hornacis mountain range, he formed a connection with the fog of the Outer Deity Indefinite… This is even more dangerous than I previously guessed!
While he had various speculations, Ebner took the lead and bowed to the silent figure.
"Esteemed sir, may I ask where this is?"
At this moment, Klein was also carefully observing Ebner. Although his face was obscured by the fog, he could clearly sense that the person he had pulled into the gray fog didn't seem flustered.
He habitually used his Spirit Vision to observe the aura he emitted.
The color of his emotions represents rational thought and calmness… Perhaps I was wrong before. He's not an ordinary person who has obtained a mysterious book, but a knowledgeable Beyonder… The kind who might be much stronger than me!
With this in mind, Klein, who had wanted to remind him not to casually read the mysterious knowledge and ask what was written in the book, instantly extinguished the thought.
He was now thinking more about how to maintain his mysterious image in front of a senior Beyonder who looked very powerful and experienced. If he exposed himself, it would be a small matter. Once he lost his deterrence, he might be reported.
As for asking about the intelligence of the Antigonus family? He could first make indirect inquiries. If the other party was willing to join the gathering above the gray fog, it would be even easier.
Due to the change in Klein's strategy, the world above the gray fog fell silent for a few seconds before a chuckle was heard. The figure sitting at the head of the long table said calmly,
"This is my residence. You can call me Mr. Fool. I summoned you here because I heard you calling my name."
His voice was low and not deep like he was responding to a visitor's polite greeting.
You sure know how to act… If I were to call you Zhou Mingrui or Klein, would you lose your cool?
Although he maintained his forced calm, this did not stop Ebner from complaining in his heart.
"Mr. Fool? So you are a true god! Please forgive my previous rudeness!" Ebner feigned a look of fear. He knew that Klein could see through his true emotions, but he had no choice but to act as though he didn't know him too well.
Moreover, even if he was calm in the face of a god, he was not willing to pretend to be in awe. That was too suspicious.
To determine that I'm a true god just by hearing The Fool's name? What's the basis? Is there anything special about the word Fool? Why doesn't Mr. Hanged Man have such a reaction?
Klein was puzzled, but he said with a faint smile, "I heard you mention The Half-Fool?"
He's already beginning to scout for information? The point of entry is quite suitable… Hmm, it's better to tell him something that doesn't hurt him at all. Furthermore, this is Sefirah Castle, so there's no need to be afraid of people spying on us.
With this in mind, Ebner lowered his head in feigned horror and said, "Please forgive my ignorance. I didn't know that the Seer Sequence gave birth to The Fool. That's why I said such blasphemous words."
The Seer Sequence gave birth to The Fool? In that case, The Fool is related to the Seer? Could it be that the name of the high-level potion in the Seer Sequence is The Fool? Is this Sequence 1 or Sequence 2?
Although Klein wished he could grab Ebner by the neck and make him spit out everything he knew, it clearly didn't match The Fool's lofty image. Therefore, he could only suppress the questions in his heart and smile. "It's fine. You didn't do it on purpose. I won't punish you for such a mistake."
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Mr. Fool." After thanking him with fake gratitude, Ebner felt that his goal of meeting Klein for the first time was more or less completed. The only thing left was to find an excuse to join the Tarot Club.
As such, he deliberately surveyed the many seats around the long bronze table and pretended to ask curiously,
"Mr. Fool, you seem to have other people visiting frequently?"
Klein's eyes lit up when he heard that. As he thought about how to dupe him, he smiled with a relaxed attitude.
"It's a few people who are similar to you. They were pulled in here for various reasons."
"They want me to hold regular gatherings to trade recipes, materials, information exchanges, and missions."
"I promised them."
If I want the help of a deity, I naturally have to provide the knowledge I want. As long as I enter the gathering, would I be afraid that I won't be able to obtain information about the Antigonus family? Of course, the prerequisite is that the help you wish to pray for can be handled by me. If not, I have to act mysterious.
With this in mind, Klein added,
"In addition, I'm someone who likes equal exchange."
"I won't let you help me unconditionally."
"Your tolerance and fairness are praised, Mr. Fool!" Ebner first praised explicitly before asking with an expectant expression,
"Mr. Fool, may I join this gathering?"
"Sure. Every Monday, at three in the afternoon, we will eliminate any interference." Klein smiled as he pointed at the cards that had suddenly materialized on the surface of the long bronze table. "They have decided to use the names of the tarot cards as their code names. You can choose one yourself, but Justice and The Hanged Man already have an owner. You can't choose…"
He could still choose his cards at this time. In the future, he could only draw blindly.
If it were the usual Ebner here, he might've chosen the more positive cards such as the pope and Strength to represent himself, especially since the pope had the connotations of a mentor and a Sagemaster. It represented wisdom and aid, and it matched his Sequence very well.
Strength represents courage, confidence, and determination. It was a quality that he yearned for.
However, under the enhancement of the Machinery Hivemind, Ebner, who was in a state of absolute calmness, finally drew the Tower card.
Ignoring the fact that the Reader's Sequence 0 was originally called White Tower, just the meaning of the "Tower" card was very suitable for Ebner's identity as a transmigrator.
"Tower" was the only card in the tarot card that did not have a good meaning even if it was in the correct position. It symbolized "change," and its positive side was the warning before a huge disaster and destruction came, taking the initiative to change.
This card was very suitable for Ebner's transmigration before the end of the world. He had also joined the gathering of The Fool, the only variable in the apocalypse.
Furthermore, the disaster in this world originated from its essence, its original source. And the White Tower that was exploring the source of knowledge was itself creating another disaster!
So, can I change this situation?
Ebner, who was calmly considering these questions, became Mr. Tower of the Tarot Club at this moment.
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