Considering that the "Dream Labyrinth Tower" can seal parts of the Mother Goddess of Depravity's contamination separated by Roselle, relying on the power of the "Chaos Sea," and that this inverted tall tower itself was very likely crafted by Roselle using a Sequence 2 'Profane Presbyter'...
Ebner felt a faint unease in his heart when he heard that the "Saint of Shadows" from the Aurora Order had summoned a black-armored Heroic Spirit, as if it were something terrifying... This feeling was ethereal, yet it came from the passive premonition provided by his Pure White Eye.
He believed the 'Prophet' Tayles before him felt the same, otherwise he wouldn't have used the modifier "terrifying" for that Heroic Spirit Servant without it even having made a move.
Unfortunately, in this scenario, which is close to a Beyonder characteristic, actively using "prophecy" abilities is almost impossible to succeed. He couldn't know if that Aurora Order Saint also brought something terrifying into the first floor...
However, given the Goddess's far-sightedness, the God of Knowledge's shrewdness, and the Seal of Calamity's cunning, they surely wouldn't have failed to consider the reactions of other deities like the True Creator... Or rather, their reactions should also be within calculation and part of the plan.
Looking at it this way, the Servant summoned by the Aurora Order Saint is very likely a tool to make the Mother Goddess of Depravity increase Her "investment."
Thinking this, Ebner glanced at the young female Servant he had summoned, made from the evil spirit of the former Pope of the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun, and felt that she should be the same...
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence that she fell into his hands on the way to Tosk.
Speaking of which, the Belial family's attack in Linz also came somewhat inexplicably... Could it be that the Mother Tree of Desire is also secretly acting against the Mother Goddess of Depravity?
Last time, during the "Chained God's" escape incident, the Mother Goddess of Depravity tricked Him, so she wants revenge?
While Ebner pondered, Tayles also briefly shared information about other "tower climbers."
For example, Klein and Sharon, who were staying in a hotel, and Jacks, the "Disciple of Silence" from the Rose School.
However, the latter replaced a person who was not a documented "Beyonder," had no fixed residence, and was difficult to track down after being lost.
Jacks, isn't that the one who attacked Klein outside Bayam City in the original story? He also became a "tower climber"? In that case, the possibility of the Mother Tree of Desire also being involved is even greater.
Ebner thought for a moment, then told the 'Prophet' Tayles that he intended to hide with Edwina and entrusted him with continuing to monitor the movements of the various "tower climbers" and regularly contact his Lancer-class Heroic Spirit, Lya.
—As for his "lying flat" plan of going on vacation, he naturally wouldn't explain it in detail to Tayles.
Tayles highly approved of this divine favored one's plan. After all, he wasn't a Demigod, and recklessly getting involved in battles between powerhouses would be dangerous. It was indeed better to hide.
After briefly settling on communication methods, Tayles left with his Assassin-class Heroic Spirit.
Soon after he left, Klein, Sharon, and a purple-haired, eye-patched "Heroic Spirit" woman arrived at the castle where Ebner was.
"How was it? Did you awaken Roselle?" Glancing at the eye-patched woman who was awkwardly chatting with the black-armored, blonde Servant not far away, Ebner pulled Klein closer and asked in a low voice.
"Awakened..." Klein exhaled, his expression somewhat indescribable, "But he only has memories from before he was 25... Um, purely Roselle's memories."
The latter part of his sentence was a bit vague, but Ebner immediately understood his meaning:
This so-called Roselle Phantom has no memories from before his transmigration!
Very similar to the one I met on the sixth floor of the "Dream Labyrinth Tower"... both only remember things after transmigrating, and only remember some things before the scenario was destroyed... That one was probably also a "Roselle Phantom."
But why does Klein have such an expression?
Ebner thought to himself, and then asked aloud.
"I think he's far less reliable than the original Medusa!" Klein grumbled first, then, after glancing at Sharon, who was silently facing Edwina on the other side, he whispered, "Roselle's integrity is really hard to describe... After he 'woke up,' he not only didn't feel anything wrong with having a woman's body, but he was also quite excited to..."
It's clear that Mr. Fool is greatly shaken! Ebner muttered inwardly, then silently pulled out a card and handed it to Klein. It sealed a "Square of Order" that could both record and broadcast.
Of course, this scene had to be recorded. He'd find an opportunity to play it for Old Huang himself later.
Klein was stunned for a moment, then, understanding implicitly, he took the card and tucked it into his pocket.
.....
Returning to the main topic, after the two parties met, they didn't delay further. Following their plan from above the gray fog, they left the castle, left Fuyuki City, which was gradually turning into a battlefield, and arrived at another small city nearby.
—Although the "map" was large, Ebner didn't dare to run too far.
It's worth mentioning that Ebner handed the "Magic Mirror" to his Heroic Spirit Servant, having her disguise herself as a "Master," and the "Devil" inside the "Magic Mirror" disguise as a Heroic Spirit, to continue operating in Fuyuki City in cooperation with the 'Prophet' Tayles.
He only kept the Roselle-version Rider-class Medusa nearby to protect the four of them.
This arrangement once again made Edwina feel the depth of Ebner's trust in Gehrman.
.....
Two days later, Ebner, who was reading in the library, suddenly noticed several rays of light converging on Edwina beside him.
The latter also sensed it and took out a cold-colored oil lamp, which was the Sealed Artifact "Silent Winter," replacing the Lesser Holy Grail.
"Three 'souls' converged at once... three Heroic Spirits were killed simultaneously!" Edwina said after sensing for a while.
"A major event happened over there..." Ebner nodded, while extending his spirituality to the Command Seals on the back of his hand, communicating with his Lancer-class Heroic Spirit, Lya.
Speaking of which, although he had been on vacation these past two days, he still closely monitored the war in Fuyuki. He knew that, aside from the Saber-class Heroic Spirit King of Conquerors and the Archer-class Heroic Spirit King of Heroes exchanging blows once, they were generally still in their respective probing stages...
How did three suddenly disappear?
Just then, Lya's somewhat disheveled voice came through:
"My Lord, the Heroic Spirit summoned by the 'Aurora Order' Saint is normally at the Angel level! From its abilities, it can be seen that He is a true 'Profane Presbyter'!
"The Saber-class, Archer-class, and Mr. Tayles's Assassin-class Heroic Spirits were all killed by Him in just a few seconds... If I hadn't been able to unleash my 'Angel' level power, this shell might not have been preserved."
"How did you all gather together?" Ebner frowned, conveying his question through the Command Seal.
"The Saber-class Heroic Spirit King of Conquerors held a banquet, and that terrifying Heroic Spirit from the 'Aurora Order' took the opportunity to eliminate them all..." "Lancer" Lya reported.
Banquet? The Banquet of Kings from the anime? This isn't my fault, I didn't go...
Ebner subconsciously defended himself, then gave a self-deprecating smile before asking again:
"And Mr. Tayles? How is he?"
"Mr. Tayles was saved by me and did not suffer serious injuries." At this point, Lya suddenly paused, then continued, "Mr. Tayles asked me to convey to you that he plans to hunt the 'Mother Goddess of Depravity's' Demigod 'tower climber' from the Rose School and seize his Heroic Spirit... He asked if you were interested."
Seize a Heroic Spirit? It seems Mr. Tayles isn't entirely without ideas about the omnipotent wish-granting Holy Grail... Or perhaps he thinks the 'Aurora Order' has too great an advantage and they must concentrate their forces?
Ebner pondered for a while, seemed to have thought of something, sighed, "It seems I won't be getting through this easily after all," and then once again transmitted through the Command Seal to Lya, who was far away in Fuyuki:
"Tell him, I accept."
Then, he looked at Edwina, who had turned her head to look at him, pulled up the corners of his mouth, and joked:
"Tonight, the outsiders will also join the 'hunt'!"
"What?" Edwina blinked, her light blue eyes, like clear spring water, filled with confusion.