Secret: The years I served as a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 185 Archon of Death

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"No need for unnecessary compliments. You are indeed an excellent hunter."

"But the characteristics of Sequence One have fallen into the hands of the witch. You may need to make some careful plans."

“That’s no trouble.”

On the way back to the hotel, Medici was obviously in a much better mood, and he did not embezzle public funds to buy some random souvenirs along the way.

Treanor held the communion wafer as a reward in his hand. Every time he took a bite, he could hear a voice praising the great Lord. He felt his heart gradually becoming calmer. With the voices praising the Lord echoing in his ears, his mood became more peaceful.

Honey is quite delicious... He pulled his mind back from endless praises to the Lord: "Thank you for your compliment."

"The more you act like this, the more I look forward to you becoming an angel."

Medici said, "Don't you really have no desire for power and status? I don't believe it. This is an ambition deeply rooted in your path and blood. If you can adapt well to Sequence 3, you will never stop there."

Traynor shrugged regretfully:

"Whenever someone asks me 'what are your plans for the future', I always answer 'I don't actually plan to live that long'."

"All my friends died early due to misfortune and war, but I am strong and have lived to this day. I would rather have died a hundred years ago. There is no point in living so long, and I have to participate in another war."

"You sound very experienced. Go lead the troops immediately."

"No, thank you for your kindness, please let me go back to logistics."

During the conversation, Treanor suddenly had an idea and saw a notice posted on the external bulletin board of Storm Church not far away, saying "The monster has been eliminated."

The two chatted all the way back to the hotel. Soran was still quite dissatisfied with Elaine, and couldn't help but complain a little about how this soft-hearted girl survived until now and how she was promoted to level 7. It stands to reason that such a soft and untalented child would only be raised until the age of and then sent out for marriage! But as they talked, they inevitably talked about the current weakness of the Soran family. Soran was unwilling to curse Roselle, who was not dead yet, and returned to the spiritual world of the red evil spirit indignantly.

"There's no need to cooperate with the Witch Cult. What's the next plan?"

"Look for the witch named Panatia."

"I can't believe you can call someone by their name."

Medici ignored this small complaint and said, "Let's go back and re-investigate the smog and see who else is involved."

Treanor thought about it and said nothing.

444
In the southern continent, in a gorgeously decorated room.

Edward blew the tea in the cup leisurely, and felt a strange sense of déjà vu about this tea with spices, milk and various ingredients. After a while, he took another cup, adjusted the proportion of tea, milk and spices himself, and made himself a cup of milk tea.

After tasting the milk tea with satisfaction, Edward turned to look at the figure behind the gauze curtain and pushed the note in front of him away.

"I'm sorry, Pale Queen, but if you want me to take action against these cities, this offer is a bit low."

"The governor cities of the four countries will cause me to offend four gods at the same time. This is not an easy matter to deal with. Pure money is somewhat unattractive to me."

Behind the curtain woven with golden threads, a woman wearing a crown with a pattern and snake shape, which was unique to the Balam Empire, asked calmly:
"If money doesn't appeal to you, then you must have something you need."

Edward put down his teacup and said with a smile:
"If you bring Suea to me, I will be happy to help you clean up those four governor colonial cities."

The Pale Queen's voice was like a pool of stagnant water:
"The current situation is not suitable for taking action against the indulgent faction."

"That's a shame."

Edward said, "I have a lot of information that you might be interested in, such as the location of the Balam Empire's crown and the whereabouts of another Sequence 1 characteristic."

The North family in Backlund has received news that Loen will be publicly exhibiting some foreign cultural relics in Jianhai County next month, and the exhibit at the bottom of the box is Balam's imperial crown. Although it is not known whether the authentic one will be exhibited, it is worth going to see it.

There is no need for the devil's temptation, and there is no need for these little tricks in the dialogue of Sequence One. These two things are extremely attractive to the last emperor of Balam. Shia Eggers was slightly moved:

"Can Suea's value be exchanged for these two pieces of information?"

Edward smiled and spread his hands: "You have to choose between the four governors and the two intelligences."

"I like win-win deals. If you can bring Suea to me, I can personally deliver the copy of Sequence One to you. As for the information about the Balam Crown, just consider it a gift."

"The latter." After a brief fluctuation, the Pale Queen's emotions calmed down again. "I will keep an eye on Sua's location. If you need help, we will also provide assistance."

"There have been rumors in the outside world that you and Su'a are both favored by that person."

Edward nodded solemnly, "That is why I want to prove to that great being that I am the most useful."

"However, there is one thing I must confirm in advance."

"please say."

"After you hunt down Suea, will you recruit the Rose School?" The Pale Queen was also worried about the changes in the situation in the southern continent. "I must know your attitude."

That’s a good question…

Edward held the teacup and tray, thought seriously for a moment, then said:
"Maybe. Anyway, I won't stop them."

Xia Eggers did not find this answer too strange. As long as they did not stop it, there was still a chance for them to cooperate with the Spiritual Cult. He nodded slightly and replied, "Your attitude towards the anchor is still the same as before."

"you flatter me."

The cooperation ended here, and there was time left for some information exchange and gossip. "Death Messenger" Mirella bowed her head and walked in, holding a tray high above her head, on which was a letter and some objects.

"You might be interested in the current battle situation."

"Indeed, go ahead."

Xia Eggers raised her hand, and Mirella began to loudly report the damage on both sides from the end of last year to this year. Edward also listened politely to this relatively boring information. After so much preparation, He believed that there must be some variables that Xia Eggers felt were more important.

As expected, after quickly recounting the results of the past few months, the Pale Queen slowly spoke:

"I believe you have also discovered that the Spiritual Cult does not have the power to deal with the Church of the Northern Continent, even if it is just Loen."

This was the consensus of everyone, just like the uprisings that had always been just to get the nobles to give more money and food to the common people, the common people were always easy to satisfy. The actions of the Spiritual Cult this time did not cause much waves internationally, at least there were few reports in Loen's domestic newspapers. Only foreign newspapers that were watching the fun would make a big fuss about Loen's decline, perhaps to build momentum for a future war.

In the eyes of various countries and even the Spiritual Cult, this raid was regarded as a common demonstration, the purpose of which was only to force Loon to replace the governor of the important strategic city of Aldera.

However, when Edward saw the Pale Queen's request for cooperation and the requirement to clean up the colonial cities of four countries at the same time, he immediately concluded that Xia Eggers was aiming for much more than that. He wanted to stir up a bigger storm and drag everyone down with him!

But realistically speaking, even if the countries would hinder each other, the slave owners would unite and suppress the slave rebellion first... Edward put down his teacup and finally became interested:

"Yes, so I am even more curious about your purpose."

The Pale Queen spoke:
"A war is brewing in the northern continent."

"This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Southern Continent."

The figure of Medici appeared in his mind, and Edward said meaningfully: "Have the hunters started to move more frequently?"

The Pale Queen nodded slowly.

"No wonder the agreement states that the time for action needs to be discussed later. The Southern Continent is rich in grains and spices, as well as various ores, metals, rubber and other important strategic materials. Are you planning to wait until the Northern Continent is in chaos and then destroy their logistics?"

The devil smiled sincerely this time, and his voice unconsciously carried a hint of temptation and transaction:
“I am very much looking forward to this day…”

"Very good, very good! I have decided. If you can bring Suea to me, not just the two pieces of news, I will be happy to give you a governor city with only people from the South Continent. Of course, how many I give you depends on my mood."

Xia Eggers was slightly shaken, but He blinked gently and immediately broke away from this not-so-serious temptation.

He thanked him calmly, expressed his willingness to cooperate, and threw out the next piece of information:
"As you can see, I am still stationed in Aldera City. The excuse is that if the new governor cannot manage the colony well, the Southern Continent will manage it itself."

"They still didn't promote the local governor after all. A new transfer order came from Loon."

"That means your position is about to be threatened."

"No matter who comes, I will not be satisfied until this city belongs to me again."

The Pale Queen calmly declared the sovereignty of the territory, and then began to share the intelligence in this regard: "Loen spent a lot of time promoting in Aldera, claiming that the new governor who came this time is a well-known and outstanding person. He was once a mayor and managed the city in an orderly manner during his tenure. He also supports education, rescues orphans, establishes charity schools, and does many good things. He is an ideal and perfect governor."

"The transfer order for the army was also issued at the same time, and the second son of a great noble was replaced. His full name is Alfred Hall. It is said that this noble had strongly supported the industrial development of the southern continent and boosted economic development. Therefore, his second son, who could not inherit the family property, decided to develop in the military and political circles. He boldly accepted the transfer order, probably hoping to gain a title from this war."

"Many people in Aldera have begun to lay down their weapons and look forward to decades of good life brought by the new governor."

Edward's idea was more direct: "Perhaps it would be a good idea to just let the new governor disappear at sea. After all, the civilians don't know that there is a demigod on the ship who can't be drowned."

"The newspaper industry in the southern continent is not well developed and cannot match the publicity efforts of Loen."

The Pale Queen said: "I also hope that this good man disappears into the sea as soon as possible. The Southern Continent is not a place for such a person to come."

After saying this, His gaze shifted slightly and landed on Edward Vaughn, and He asked calmly:

"The 'Undying King' Agaritu may be your subordinate."

Hearing this name, "Death Messenger" Mirella clenched his fists again. But he restrained his insignificant anger very well. At the same time, Mirella saw that the demon was quite interested in snacks and tea, so he asked the servants to serve two plates of snacks, one of which was the tea snacks of the Northern Continent, and the other was the special snacks of the Balam Empire.

Edward looked at the two plates of desserts, reached out and took one from the Balam Empire's special plate and put it in his mouth. He thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"Then I hope you can provide some help and harassment. No one except the Governor needs to set foot on the land of the Southern Continent."

"That's another price."

"Twenty thousand pounds in exchange for the help of a demigod."

"That's a generous price." Edward smiled. "I'll take it."

After a moment of silence, He suddenly took the initiative to ask a question:
"You have met Azik Eggers, right? What is your impression of this ancestor?"

Mirella's expression changed as she stood by. The Pale Queen Xia Eggers was silent for five seconds before she spoke slowly:
"Unfortunately, He has no intention of saving us, and He has no intention of helping us."

"He said himself that his real life is only in the Northern Continent. We are not his children, and he has no feelings for the Southern Continent."

"In this case, the Spiritual Cult does not welcome Him."

Edward sighed with deep emotion: "Love and freedom are so wonderful that even the spokesperson of death has become attached to the world of the living. This embarrassing situation is probably what the gods behind the scenes want."

"It sounds like you know something."

"This is a different price, Your Majesty, you can't afford it yet."

The Pale Queen suppressed the curiosity in her heart - if the price of this information is quite high, how did the demon angel of the same level as her know it? I am afraid that it can only be blamed on the great existence behind him, but why did Sua, who was favored by the same existence, never show such rationality and talent?
The deal was finalized, the topic gradually became relaxed, and an afternoon tea was about to end.

445
At the Azure Wind Hotel, Klein was about to go to sleep when he suddenly noticed that the colors around him became unusually bright.

The white sheets became even whiter, the brown floor became even more brownish, and the dark red curtains looked like blood... In the scene where various color blocks overlapped, Azik Eggers walked out from the rippling void water waves.

He still dressed in a shirt, bow tie, tuxedo and top hat, with a tan complexion and soft features.

Klein smiled and greeted, "Good evening, Mr. Azik."

At the same time, he suddenly felt his nose sore and his eyes hot. After seeing the only person he could confide in, the sadness that he had deliberately forgotten rushed into his mind and nasal cavity again.

But now is not a good time to reminisce about the past. He used his ability as the Faceless Man to control his facial expressions and forced back the urge to cry.

Azik did not notice anything unusual. He took off his hat, glanced at the unfamiliar face, and laughed without any surprise:

"Sorry, I came in such a hurry. I should have gone out and knocked on the door first."

"What exactly is going on with that batch of documents related to the God of Death?"

As Klein asked him to sit down, he described in detail the things that could not be elaborated in the letter. At the end, he casually mentioned what happened in Banxi Port and gave a brief description of the appearance of the two high-sequence hunters who had captured him.

Azik leaned back in his chair, frowned slightly and said:

"Bansi Harbor... I don't know."

"But the person you described...long red hair, black eyes, and a fiery red flag mark between his brows...brought back some memories for me."

"I remember this name. His name is Medici. He should have two titles: 'Red Angel' and 'War Angel'..."

"But, He has fallen long ago."

"Has it fallen a long time ago?" Klein asked in astonishment.

Azik nodded and thought hard:
"I remember that He was killed by the Blood Emperor Alistair Tudor."

Killed by the "Blood Emperor" Alistair Tudor?

Klein's pupils shrank slightly when he thought of this evil spirit he had met twice. Some of his questions were answered, but at the same time, more confusion emerged.

In other words... after the "Red Angel" Medici was killed by the "Blood Emperor" Alistair Tudor, his body was left in the basement and eventually became an evil spirit? I accidentally encountered Him while he was still an evil spirit, and then I encountered Him with a strange entity on the sea this time... That body was completely devoid of flesh and blood, and was made of metal, very similar to the puppet body used by the Steam Church demigod Horamick Haydon that I saw in the live broadcast of "Arrodes"... Klein only now had the energy to piece together these fragmented clues.

Could it be that the evil spirit was the "Red Angel" Medici, the angel king who once served the "Creator" and one of the founders of the "Redemption Rose"? Klein instantly had this association and worked backwards, looking for traces and clues:

"The evil spirit I saw in my dream could easily kill a powerful dragon when he was alive. The dragon is one of the enemies of mankind in mythology."

It is very likely that he was derived from the "Red Angel" Medici after his death... And an angel king was actually killed by the "Blood Emperor" Alistair Tudor. Does this mean that the latter has surpassed Sequence 1 and reached the Sequence 0 True God level, which is no longer worth looking at...

By the way, Mr. Azik also mentioned in the letter that he lost consciousness after being glanced at by the "Blood Emperor" Alistair Tudor. At that time, he was at least a Sequence 4 Demigod. The "Blood Emperor" was so powerful that it could only be explained by being at the level of a True God...

In that letter, Mr. Azik also described the real "Black Emperor" who had resurrected. He said that He sat on a huge throne, overlooking the entire earth... Since the "Black Emperor" could be resurrected, he was most likely a true God of the Sequence 0 level... If this is true, the "Four Emperors' War" is much more advanced than I thought before. It is no longer just three Sequence 1s fighting for the position of Sequence 0... Klein connected many things before and after and gained a new understanding of the history of the Fourth Epoch.

“At the same time, He also said that Bansi had some polluted descendants.”

"Bansi..."

Since the 'Red Angel' Medici fell at the hands of the 'Blood Emperor' Alistair Tudor as early as the Fourth Epoch, who was the "Weather God" that the descendants of Medici in Bansy Harbor believed in over the past few hundred years?

What is the cause of their abnormality...

Moreover, judging from Medici's reaction at the time, He was not surprised at the situation of those descendants, and He did not care about the Storm Church's cleansing of Bansi. It seemed that He knew what would happen a long time ago...

The secrets hidden in the Green Lemon Restaurant and the Telegraph Office in Bansy Harbor are even more difficult to guess, and it is impossible to infer their sources. The more you think about it, the more terrifying it becomes.

Azik did not interrupt Klein's thoughts. Instead, he frowned and recalled while slowly speaking:

"In the past, the 'Red Angel' Medici seemed to symbolize 'war' and 'fire'. He is the king of angels, close to the throne of God. His existence itself is a sign. You saw him at sea, which may mean that the fire of war is about to spread."

Speaking of this, Azik sighed unnaturally:

"You said that 'He' went to negotiate with the witch. It reminded me of what happened during the great smog."

"Both paths represent disaster, catastrophe, and war. They oppose and help each other, and perhaps they are working together to plan a greater disaster."

Is the "Red Angel" Medici planning a bigger disaster? No, it's very likely a war! Klein's eyes narrowed, and after connecting all the doubts, he suddenly felt that this was simply an obvious thing! During the smog, a demigod-level witch was able to cause such casualties. What kind of war would the Angel King be planning? Klein didn't even dare to think about it. He only knew that countless people would definitely die as a result.

He was just thinking about how to get rid of the inexplicable favor of the "True Creator". As for the hidden secrets of "Redemption Rose" and "War Angel", he only had one idea:
Report now!

If we don't report them, will we let them live through the New Year of 1351?

TBC
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"Members of the Iron Cross are conducting secret activities at sea."

"One of them calls himself Medici."

The person who received the message: …………………………

The decline of gloating: I just want to tell you why you care about him.

(End of this chapter)