Lord of the Mysteries: The New Black Emperor

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Although the engagement ceremony between Hobert and Audrey was simplified, none of the guests who should have come were absent.

From the royal family, the Queen and Queen Mother attended the reception together, giving Duke Christian and Earl Hall enough face.

If it weren't for the constraints of aristocratic etiquette, Jevington II would have liked to attend and lavishly praise Hobert's victory in the Southern Continent at the reception.

The nobles who attended the reception were mainly relatives of Earl Hall, or relatives of relatives of the Hall family, basically half of the nobles of the Loen Kingdom were present.

Christian's guests were simpler. He had no relatives in Backlund and didn't want to contact the Tudor family, so he invited some comrades and colleagues.

As for Hobert, his only noble relative was Christian, so he mainly invited the managers and shareholders of "Earl's Light".

As a result, those shareholders had already received invitations from Earl Hall or Christian. In the end, Hobert only invited Lord Bradley, his confidant planted in the House of Lords.

Because it was a reception, there was no need for an opening dance, and socializing began as soon as everyone arrived with their wine glasses.

Hobert and Audrey didn't need too much preparation, so they didn't arrive until about half past ten, simply changing into more formal dresses.

Today, they were definitely the protagonists of the reception, and as soon as they appeared, many nobles surrounded them.

So Hobert began to talk glibly: "...The Chief of General Staff of the Duchy of South Balam is very competent. At the beginning of the civil war, he keenly realized that although the rebels were 20 times the size of our army, their combat effectiveness was not strong.

"The General Staff's plan for the decisive battle made me very satisfied... Hey, hey, Earl Taylor, don't leave. At the previous ball, weren't you eager to talk to me about the civil war in the Duchy of South Balam?

"Ahem, let me continue to describe the excitement of this war. The battlefield was set in a hilly area, so the enemy's advantage in numbers would be difficult to display.

"On the day of the battle, I personally led the soldiers to launch charge after charge... Hey, hey, everyone, are you leaving too?

"I haven't gotten to the exciting part yet. Those agents were chased by me in a panic..."

Audrey smiled helplessly at the side, watching the nobles leave one by one with unsightly expressions.

In the end, no nobles came to chat with them for the second half of the reception.

Earl Hall in the distance was also a little helpless. If he wasn't very clear about Hobert's abilities, he wouldn't have wanted to marry his daughter to such a vengeful young man.

For young people, being vengeful shows their personality and youth.

But it's not suitable for nobles, who often have to show their magnanimity.

As the reception was about to end, Archbishop Anthony personally presided over a brief engagement ceremony for Hobert and Audrey.

In addition to exchanging rings, Hobert also gave Audrey the seal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Duchy of South Balam, which he had prepared.

The nobles certainly understood that this seal meant a political bond. In the future, Audrey would not only be the Duchess, but also have real power in a certain field.

However, several experienced politicians such as Earl Hall had keenly realized that Hobert did not intend to allow the nobles of Backlund to influence the internal affairs of the Duchy of South Balam.

This made Earl Hall sigh in his heart: I have seen many people who are talented in certain fields, but I have rarely seen people who are talented in politics and governance! Often this field requires constant training to find the knack, but Hobert has reached a very high level without much training!

After the ceremony, the reception basically ended.

Although everything was carried out according to the principle of simplification, the identities of the engaged parties were there, and it couldn't be too simple.

So, to celebrate the successful conclusion of the ceremony, there was also a banquet and a ball in the evening, and the social activities of the day officially ended.

At more than ten o'clock in the evening, Hobert was the last to leave Christian's mansion and returned to the Duke's mansion alone in a carriage.

Although after becoming an angel, he wouldn't feel tired unless his spirituality was exhausted, he didn't want to participate in such boring activities anymore.

It wasn't that Hobert hated receptions or balls, but that he couldn't find common ground with the nobles.

Back at the Duke's mansion, Hobert called Dophis to the study.

"I have already sent a request to the 'Creator'. The great 'Creator' has agreed to help you digest the potion as soon as possible." Hobert habitually went straight to the point when talking to the indifferent Dophis.

Dophis said expressionlessly, "Thank you."

The "Undying" potion requires dying 3 times and resurrecting 3 times to be basically digested.

Assuming that each resurrection to death takes 60 years, it will take 180 years to completely digest the potion.

However, there are some clever ways to speed up this process, such as "tampering" with the year of resurrection to bring about death earlier.

This is the same idea as Archibald's "tampering" with the ritual for advancing to "Scholar of Yore", and the effect is similar, both tampering with one's own "year".

Dophis had mentioned before that his family's records stated that if he wanted to digest the potion in advance, he either needed the "Pale Emperor's" "blessing" or asked the "Prince of Abolition" for help.

And Dophis didn't seem to belong to the faction supporting the "Pale Empress" in the Southern Continent, so he preferred to wait for Hobert to advance before helping him digest the potion.

Currently, if the "Creator" puts on the Uniqueness, he can make more thorough distortions and tampering than the "Prince of Abolition", and only needs to resurrect for 6 days each time to usher in death and resurrection.

In other words, in just 18 days, Dophis's "Undying" potion can be basically digested.

If it doesn't work, then do it again, just add 6 days.

Hobert asked again, "How is your preparation for the 'Ferryman' ritual going?"

"When I became an 'Undying', I had already asked my family to help build a mausoleum," Dophis replied. "Currently, I only need to complete the corresponding extraordinary arrangement."

Hobert nodded: "The merits you gained in the battle to defend Angel are not enough to exchange for the 'Ferryman' Beyonder characteristic, but I will help you apply for the characteristic in advance, and then make up for the merits after you advance."

Dophis said dryly, "Okay."

Hobert had long been accustomed to Dophis's way of speaking. He continued, "After becoming Sequence 3, you will work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Dophis was Hobert's helper arranged for Audrey. This arrangement was based on the consideration that Dophis was a descendant of the Underworld Emperor and a member of the Eggers family. He was very familiar with the situation of the various forces in the Southern Continent.

In the future, when the power of the Duchy of South Balam further expands to the north, it will definitely deal with the remaining forces of the Balam Empire. Dophis is the best candidate to deal with them.

Dophis was very surprised by this arrangement: "I am not good at expressing myself."

Hobert smiled: "Who said that working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires being good at expressing yourself? You are mainly responsible for diplomatic strategy."

Dophis considered it before saying, "Okay."

Hobert added, "Before you go to digest the potion, first help me find a competent butler."

...

The next morning, Hobert went to Longtail Island again and asked the servants to tidy up the pavilion where Klein had been entertained before.

After preparing everything, Hobert asked the servants to leave the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, and then took out the "Leymano's Travels" and used its ability to summon "Historical Projection", successfully summoning a bewildered Gehrman Sparrow in one go.

At the same time, lightning kept winding in the air, the "Forsaken Land of the Gods" was mainly in dark black and dead silence.

In the darkness, there was a lone light, moving slowly.

That was Klein, he was moving forward alone, as if he was the only one left in this world.

But it's best not to run into anyone. Those encountered in the wilderness of the "Forsaken Land of the Gods" are either members of the True Creator's Church or Amon's avatars.

Suddenly, Klein felt something.

He realized that the time he had agreed with Hobert had arrived, so he immediately entered the historical void.

At the moment when Klein disappeared, the eyes of Gehrman Sparrow, who was far away on Longtail Island, immediately brightened.

"Please sit down." Hobert knew that Klein's consciousness had arrived: "I have just 'tampered' with and 'used' your historical projection.

"If there is no battle, this historical projection can last for 3 hours."

He waved the "Leymano's Travels" in his hand: "There are still two more abilities to summon historical projections on it, enough for you to stay here for a day."

Klein sat opposite Hobert: "It shouldn't take that long."

Hobert poured him a cup of tea: "What did you want to talk to me about at the Tarot meeting before?"

Klein's hand reaching out to take the teacup stopped. He suddenly didn't know how to start. After pausing for a full four or five seconds, he asked, "Have you... have you ever thought about going back after you came to this world?"

Hobert thought: Sure enough, he wants to talk about this.

He replied, "Of course I have, what's the problem?"

Klein organized his words and asked again: "Then have you ever thought about why this world is so similar to the world before we transmigrated? For example, a year is also 365 days, and a day is 24 hours..."

Hobert sighed pretentiously: "You know the truth."

Klein was a little surprised: "You... you realized this problem a long time ago?"

"No." Hobert told the truth: "I only knew this fact after I advanced to an angel, and it was thanks to your help."

"My help."

"Yes, you will know this later." Hobert continued: "So what you want to say to me is that this is Earth!"

Klein wanted to say something, but in the end only a sigh remained: "It seems that you don't really want to go back."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said this so calmly.

The disappointment in Klein's heart had always been hidden in his heart and had never been shown to anyone, but he had no secrets from Hobert.

Hobert smiled: "I know that feeling, it's like a wanderer who has been wandering for a long time, always missing his hometown very much, and finally one day he can go back, but his hometown has changed.

"The green mountains and rivers in his memory are gone, the little puppy in the neighbor's house in his impression is gone, and the villagers have all become strangers."

Klein took a sip of tea, leaned back in his chair, and said very calmly: "How did you get through that period of mental torture?"

All along, Klein had not shown these negative emotions, which did not mean that he did not care about this matter.

He only had Hobert as a confidant, so only when he met Hobert would he express his disappointment and helplessness.

Every sentence of Hobert hit Klein's heart, which made him think that Hobert had also been very disappointed because he could not return to his hometown.

Hobert did not answer Klein's question, but said: "Let's go out for a walk."

Klein was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Hobert meant, but out of trust in Hobert, he immediately got up and followed him.

Coming to Longtail Port, this port has become very lively, and the bustling pedestrians greeted Hobert one after another, and some even offered Hobert the gains they had just obtained.

It was the kind of offering that was kneeling on the ground with both hands holding it up.

Hobert ordered them to stand up before accepting their Worships.

After walking through the main street, Hobert and Klein were carrying a lot of tropical fruits such as coconuts, as well as seafood such as sea fish, shrimp and crabs.

Hobert led the way, and the two came to a shady tree where no one was around. Hobert handed Klein a mango: "Try it, this is a mango improved by the Earth Mother Church. It doesn't have many tough fibers and is very sweet."

Klein took it in his hand, but did not eat it. He watched Hobert wave his hand, and a gust of wind blew, and the surrounding dry firewood was blown to the two of them.

Hobert built a fire pit on the beach, and then lit the dry firewood and began to grill the fish.

He grabbed towards the sea, grabbed a handful of salt from the sea water, sprinkled it on the fish while asking: "Don't you think the people here are a little too enthusiastic?"

Klein took a deep breath: "This is because you have governed well and protected their rights."

Then he asked: "Is it because of the people's love for you that you came out of the disappointment?"

"You misunderstood what I meant." Hobert smiled: "Most of the people in Longtail Port have only recently moved here. They have one thing in common: there must be someone in their family working as a street prostitute in Tortuga Port."

Klein was stunned, which he had not expected.

"You should have heard that I recruited a group of street prostitutes in Backlund. I have been scolded and criticized for this, and even my butler, Mr. Dophis, stopped ordering the 'Backlund Times' and the 'Loen Evening News' for a while." Hobert took a coconut and opened it with a slight twist.

He took a sip of coconut juice and said: "But every street prostitute here is grateful to me. It is said that they no longer believe in gods, but want to sculpt me and worship me as a god.

"I rarely go to Tortuga Port, but Fors often tells me that she was stopped by street prostitutes in Tortuga Port, expressing their gratitude while tearfully recounting their previous tragic experiences, and finally sending their sincere blessings.

"Starting about two months ago, the street prostitutes used the money they earned to buy houses on Longtail Island and brought their families over.

"Compared with the East Borough of Backlund, Longtail Port is heaven."

Klein smiled with some relief and said, "You are the god who can help these poor people."

"God of Poverty?"

The two first smiled at each other, then burst into laughter.

After laughing a few times, Hobert said, "Don't feel like you don't belong to this world. We have brought many, many positive things to this world.

"For example, your judgment on Capim, and your help to the Freya family.

"You have been to this world, you have done something for this world, then your existence is meaningful to this world."

Klein was stunned for a few seconds before silently picking up the mango in his hand and taking a bite: "It's so sweet!"

Hobert smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Friend, that's because you've been bitter for too long!"

Klein suddenly stopped chewing, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you."

Hobert didn't say anything, but pulled out the grilled fish around the fire pit: "Eat."

Klein tasted it: "It's very delicious."

"What's that saying again? Oh, yes, the most high-end ingredients often only need the simplest cooking methods."

The two smiled at each other again.

Klein had a great appetite and ate three grilled fish in a row.

Hobert extinguished the fire pit and "sent" the remaining fruits and seafood back to the Governor's Mansion in a "distorted" way, and then took Klein to stroll in the fields and told him about the current policies on Longtail Island.

Many farmers working in the fields greeted Hobert in Loen, thanks to the continuous influence of the "New Mountain God", they have now basically learned some Loen's daily language and more modern living habits.

Klein sighed: "In other words, you have developed the modern world's society here?"

"Almost, but the situation is quite different." Hobert explained: "I took advantage of the fact that the capitalists hadn't reacted yet and ruthlessly harvested a sum from them, and then used the harvested wealth to quickly complete the original accumulation."

Klein smiled sincerely: "This is the legendary perspective of a Transmigrator."

He asked again: "What are you going to do after completing the original accumulation? Continue to develop in isolation, or carry out a five-year plan?"

"In my opinion, capital is a force that can be used." Hobert also said some of his future plans and policies for the first time:

"Capital is more like an invisible potion. It looks glamorous and can make people rich and civilizations prosperous.

"But its essence is distorted and crazy. The human world needs it, but it must be controlled.

"The problem with the countries of the Northern Continent now is that they allow capital to develop barbarically, so their societies look very deformed.

"But it is also unrealistic to not need capital at all. This degree is difficult to control. Our country has made some attempts in this regard before, some were successful and some failed.

"We have all been harmed by capital, but capital has not completely lost control. Those attempts are very valuable to me.

"In addition, from the perspective of the situation, it is very beneficial to me now. I can make a fortune across the Berserk Sea like the United States in World War I.

"And artificially create the southward migration of talents and technical workers, and take the opportunity to complete industrialization."

Klein sighed: "Sure enough, everything has two sides. War is an opportunity for many people."

At this time, a group of Loen gentlemen walked towards them on the ridge of the field. They raised their hands to greet Hobert from a distance.

Klein learned from their polite remarks to Hobert that these people were some Loen Air Force officers who were invited to visit Longtail Island.

One of them, a Lord named Locker, said: "Duke, this is simply the Divine Kingdom depicted in the 'Revelation of the Night'!"

"There are no councilors who only collect money, no arrogant nobles, and no rich people, only farmers, workers, and soldiers, but there is still good order, and the people here can still become rich.

"Most of the officials here are the sons of farmers and workers, with only a few noble children, but they are also approachable and even explain to the farmers how to dry manure...

"No, they are no longer nobles, they have become integrated into this world and are competent officials."

Hobert smiled and said, "Yes, nobles are dispensable here, but when this place is rich enough, there will definitely be some rich people, but they shouldn't even think about doing whatever they want."

The other officers were also very excited, as if they had seen the ideal country they had dreamed of.

Currently, all countries in the North are facing the problem of conflicts between the military and the nobles. The nobles need the military to maintain their status, but they do not want to give the military too many benefits.

Locker and the others are the same. They hate the nobles very much, but they must support the nobles so that they are a legitimate armed force.

The relationship between the military and civilians and the relationship between the government and the military on Longtail Island opened their eyes. It turns out that soldiers can help farmers harvest crops when they put down their guns.

To express their gratitude, the people will also send some agricultural products to the soldiers, but the officers have orders not to take anything from the people.

After careful inquiries, they learned that the officers were all the sons of farmers, shoemakers, and carpenters. It is said that their commander-in-chief, Seel, used to be a crew member on a cargo ship.

The soldiers are basically the sons of miners and farmers. They basically come from Longtail Island and were slaves like livestock a year ago.

The concept of soldiers and civilians shocked Locker and the others! The officers who came to Longtail Island this time basically came from middle-class families or slightly wealthier families.

In the attack on Saint Millon, they would be sent to their deaths by the Air Force because they had no noble background.

Now the nobles of Loen have no fiefs and no armies of their own, but their influence is reflected in all aspects of the Loen countries.

Locker and the others had been complaining that the senior officials in the military were "hereditary", but they had never thought that there was another way to go.

The relationship between the military and civilians on Longtail Island showed them another way out.

After receiving permission to return to Loen to publicize what they had seen and heard on Longtail Island, Locker and others happily bid farewell to Hobert and continued to visit Longtail Island under the guidance of the Governor's Mansion's foreign affairs staff.

After they walked away, Klein smiled and said, "This reminds me of public intellectuals and those who lead the way."

"As you said, things generally have two sides. Since people who lead the way are so easy to use, why can't I use them?"

While talking and laughing, the two continued to stroll in the fields, discussing topics that only the two of them could understand.

After Hobert summoned Klein's historical projection for the second time, he took Klein to Angel City.

It looked a little noisy here. Newly arrived immigrants needed to be resettled, and the voices of many grassroots officials were hoarse.

The city walls of Angel City have been demolished. The area around this fortress is like a large construction site, with construction and repairs going on everywhere.

Hobert "distorted" space and took Klein to a high mountain in the western Saint Sern Basin. Here, Angel City was just a small dot.

"In the future, this basin, which currently does not have much population, will be inhabited by 800,000 farmers who immigrated from Loen and about 300,000 urban residents!" Hobert sketched a blueprint for the future to Klein:

"Recently, the price of food in Backlund has risen again. With the development of the war, this international metropolis will definitely have a considerable food shortage.

"I have now asked people to purchase food in the Rorsted Archipelago and the Southern Continent, and then I can use the food to attract some more immigrants.

"Loen welcomes my current immigration policy very much. In their view, these poor people are a huge burden.

"And as the Loen Kingdom's front line on the south bank is tight, I have recruited a large number of technical workers in industrial cities such as Constanta who are willing to bring their families to work in the Southern Continent."

Hobert sighed: "This is the benefit of having immigration space! It can quickly replenish some of the population I need."

Klein exclaimed: "800,000! Then there will be no homeless people in Backlund."

"No, there will definitely be!" Hobert said decisively: "It's just that there won't be as many as there are now."

Klein took a deep breath: "I neglected the Loen system."

Hobert then talked about another topic: "What's giving me the biggest headache now is the issue of reforming the local natives. This place is rich in natural resources and the conditions are suitable for crop growth, but like our time, there is no decent country.

"I can only say that the world is full of wonders." Then Hobert put away his smile: "The short-sightedness of a nation is a very terrible thing.

"The people here are very short-sighted. They are heavily exploited and live a very difficult life, but no one stands up and says: We can't go on like this, otherwise we will perish!"

Hobert said seriously: "Since they have no plans for the future, I will plan for them!

"Spread our culture here, spread our values, and build this place into what our hometown looks like! A new modern era will be rebuilt in this world.

"In the future, when you miss home, come here and take a look."

Klein felt a sense of excitement. He took several deep breaths before calming down, and finally said: "I also want to join your plan."

Hobert looked at the large plain under his feet: "I hope that in the future, a large number of Fool's Church cathedrals will be built on the territory of the Highground Kingdom!"

"No problem." Klein realized that he had misspoke, and then explained: "I mean, I will definitely report this matter to Mr. Fool seriously."

Hobert added: "This is also the idea of ​​the 'Creator', hoping to have a deeper level of cooperation with Mr. Fool."

Klein nodded slowly, also very much agreeing with such cooperation.

Hobert took a deep breath: "How is it? Do you feel better?"

"Much better!" Klein felt that he had another goal: to build a red utopia with Hobert!

"We should go eat." Hobert smiled and said, "I asked the kitchen to make a few 'Intis-style' dishes that I modified."

Klein understood instantly: "That's really something to look forward to!"

The two returned to the gazebo in the backyard of the Longtail Island Governor's Mansion, and Fors was already beckoning the servants to serve the dishes.

The so-called "Intis-style" dishes included salads with scallions, ginger, garlic, and hot oil, but they also had another name: cold dishes.

On the hot Longtail Island, it was very pleasant to drink beer and eat a few bites of cold dishes.

The second dish was meat soup with chili peppers, peppercorns, and other seasonings, and poured with hot oil and minced garlic. Of course, it also had another name: boiled sliced meat.

The next dish was fried fish with sugar and vinegar sauce drizzled on top. Its other name was sweet and sour fish.

The fourth dish was boiled tender chicken, cut into long strips, and then dipped in a sauce made with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings. Its other name was white cut chicken.

Hobert and Klein drank beer, ate these familiar and unfamiliar delicacies, and chatted casually.

After all the dishes were served, Hobert once again asked the servants to leave the backyard.

Fors knew that they were going to talk about some secret topics again. She was originally feeling emotional about this strange way of eating all the dishes together, but at this time she perked up and straightened her back to listen carefully.

Hobert first "tampered" with the propagation path of the surrounding sound waves before saying: "Yesterday I received an important piece of information about the 'Forsaken Land of the Gods' from the 'Creator'.

"Amon is looking for some clues about his father in a place called Chernobyl."

"Chernobyl?" Klein couldn't help but glance at Fors, but then he thought that even if he said the place name, she wouldn't know what it meant.

This reminded Klein of his previous attempt to seek death, using dream divination to see the Ancient Sun God seemed to be awakening from the ground, so he confirmed again: "Is that the place where the leak happened?"

Fors was very surprised at first that this conversation involved Amon and the Ancient Sun God, but when she heard Mr. World's question, she felt a little strange again: Leak? Leak what?

Hearing Klein's question, Hobert was stunned for a moment, and then immediately realized that because the "Creator" quickly rescued Klein from Amon, Amon had not had time to tell him about Chernobyl.

He first nodded and said, "It's that place."

Then He said: "According to the 'Creator', the Ancient Sun God awakened in that place!"

Fors suddenly felt a chill down her spine: Such high-level information! Am I, is it appropriate for me to be sitting here?

But having already heard this much, she wasn't willing to just leave, so she tossed the earlier self-questioning to the back of her mind and continued listening to the two people's conversation.

Klein was also very surprised; this aligned with the divination scene he had seen.

After a moment of thought, he said, "I will explore that place."

"Be careful," Hobert instructed. "There must be an Amon's avatar there, and perhaps His main body is also there."

Klein nodded, "I will be careful."

He planned to use the method of praying to himself with 'True Sight' to check after arriving in Chernobyl. If Amon's main body was there, he would definitely be able to detect it.

Then Klein asked, "When did the Ancient Sun God fall into slumber?"

"I don't know," Hobert replied. "This is also what I find very strange. Waking up from such a place, could it be that He fell into slumber a long, long time ago?"

Klein pinched his chin: A long, long time ago… The Common Era! This coincides with my previous guess.

Before, when Amon said that the Ancient Sun God described His ability as an 'Error,' he guessed that the Ancient Sun God might be a 'fellow countryman'.

Hobert originally wanted to chat with Klein about the Ancient Sun God, but it was clear that Klein didn't know much relevant information, so He changed the subject.

Klein also didn't continue to talk about this issue, just kept it in mind, and planned to continue the conversation after investigating Chernobyl.

They talked until a little after two in the afternoon. Klein's second historical projection summoning time was about to end. He was full of food and drink, and had regained his confidence, so he bid farewell to Hobert.

The two shook hands and wished each other well. The next second, Klein disappeared, leaving only a ball of air in Hobert's hand.

This suddenly made Hobert feel a little lost.

At the same time, in the 'Forsaken Land of the Gods,' Klein emerged from the gaps of history.

He was still carrying the summoned lantern in his hand. At this time, the lantern's light illuminated the surrounding ground, bringing a touch of light to this dim world.

Looking at the dark space in front of him, Klein suddenly smiled.

He continued to move forward, but at this time his back was much straighter, and he looked much more determined.

...

December 1st, the southwestern end of the Minsk Mountains.

This is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, within the territory of Loen… at least it still belongs to Loen territory now.

In the remnants of the Minsk Mountains, there is a mountain called Pender Mountain. There is a famous winter resort hotel here, with a huge ski resort and a seal-watching project, but you have to take a sleigh north for more than an hour.

In previous years, this hotel would have been full of tourists, with carriages going up and down the mountain, very lively.

But this year it was a bit deserted. Only some guests who were very fond of skiing came here to stay as usual.

This was because, in the hotel, they could vaguely hear the sound of gunfire from the front lines.

The manager and waiters lamented that the guests must really love skiing, that they could still come to ski even though the war was about to reach here! At the same time, they were a little anxious, considering what to do if the war spread to the hotel.

There were more than twenty tourists in total. Some were very familiar with each other, chatting together at breakfast, while others sat alone in a corner to eat.

Around eight thirty, they finished breakfast and went to the ski resort one after another.

But the ski resort did not receive any tourists.

If you follow their footprints, you will find that they all tacitly entered a small path halfway, and took out a stone key in front of a rock, twisting it against the mountain.

The cliff immediately became illusory, and then they could step into the interior of the mountain.

There was a considerable space inside the mountain, with stone chairs and stone tables. The top of the space was a crystal emitting a soft light, looking like a large stone conference room.

After the twenty-odd tourists arrived here, they greeted each other, realizing that they all knew each other.

Because they had one thing in common: they all had the surname Solomon.

This was the Solomon family's annual gathering. In previous years, the family's nominal patriarch, Ryan Solomon, would appear after everyone had basically arrived, and sometimes the 'King of the Five Seas,' Nast, would also attend the gathering, but this year they were late in arriving.

Thinking of the widespread news of Nast's death, everyone had a bad feeling.

Dong~

At this time, a muffled sound suddenly came from the direction of the stone door.

Everyone immediately got up. Bunier was about to call everyone to hide in the inner stone room.

Whirr~

The stone door had been knocked open by external force. The flying stones smashed towards the crowd. Two members with low sequences didn't have time to dodge and were immediately killed by the stones.

Standing at the door was a middle-aged man with symmetrical left and right sides of his body, waxy yellow skin, looking like a wax figure, it was Tamara who had already advanced to 'Prince of Abolition'.

The members of the Solomon family were about to escape, but were shocked by the huge pressure from an angel of the same pathway, and knelt down towards Tamara one after another.

Tamara said without any emotion, "Nast has been killed by me, and now I am here to take over the Solomon family members.

"You either actively join the Tamara family, or join in the form of Beyonder characteristics, choose for yourselves."

The faces of the Solomon family members were ashen, and they were all silent.

"It seems I have to choose for you." Tamara suddenly raised a hand, and the air turned into a sharp sword, stabbing a family member to death: "He chooses to join in the form of Beyonder characteristics."

Just as several Solomon family members couldn't withstand the pressure and were about to join the Tamara family.

Tamara suddenly looked towards the direction of the door.

A handsome and energetic young man in a black windbreaker suddenly appeared at the broken stone door. He tossed and caught a stone key of the same style as the Solomon family members with one hand: "It seems this key is useless."

A sneer flashed across Tamara's face. This young man was Hobert!

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