Inside the steam workshop, Ebner was assembling the "physical object" according to the blueprints he had already designed within the "White Tower" space, while at the same time splitting off his "Eye of Wisdom" to read through the entire diary that Bernadette had transcribed from memory.
These diary entries were intermittent, but all of them dated from after Roselle had become an angel.
"September 27th. I met Miss Isaka once again. We shared an experience that was tense and exciting, yet beautiful enough. I really do still prefer women of this age. This isn't just nostalgia for youth—it hasn't changed over all these years. Hehe, truly faithful."
Did he change her into a different outfit again this time? Ebner mocked inwardly, then stopped reading further and began carefully searching for the content he actually wanted.
However, even after he completely finished crafting the "Transformation Wand – Earth" for Leonard, Ebner still had not found any diary entries related to the "Book of the Three Artifacts".
Old Huang didn't record anything related to it?
No… it should be that the diaries are incomplete. There are things he wrote that even Huang Beibei never saw—directly hidden away by Old Huang himself!
Hmm… the rest of the diaries, though fragmented, are spaced only a few days apart, at most no more than two weeks…
But this particular year is missing a full six months… If Roselle wasn't just being lazy during that period, then something must have gone wrong during those six months!
The diary entry closest to this "lost half-year" says that he was setting out to search for the remains of "Liu Bo"… So during that time, was he digging up my graves all over the place?
Maybe the compilation of the Book of the Three Artifacts, and the bestowal of special abilities upon the "sword, mirror, and seal", was completed during that period as well!
If that's the case, then that book is very likely located in one of "my" ruins?
But it's not in Dennett's labyrinth, nor in the palace of the God of Luck. Alvin searched the Nation of Night and didn't find it… As for the mausoleum of Vicente, the "Lord of the Dead", although I've never entered it, I carefully observed it through the "door" of the Nation of Night and didn't see anything suspicious…
Huh? Wait… according to the docking formula of the "Ghost Empire" that Dennett left me, during those six months there just happened to be one opportunity for it to "dock"…
And Roselle had been to Dennett's labyrinth, and most likely saw the coordinates and formulas I left behind… So could it be that he left that book inside the "Ghost Empire"?
If so, why would Old Huang do that?
With these questions in mind, Ebner put away all the diaries, then narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself:
"Speaking of which, what a coincidence—tonight at eleven o'clock is exactly when the 'Ghost Empire' docks at that 'port'."
Ever since Ebner had brought the time and location of the "Ghost Empire" passing that "port" out of Dennett's labyrinth, only he himself knew the exact details.
Even Xio and Edwina—whom he had promised to bring along to explore that Trunsoest Empire relic—only knew that it would roughly be sometime in June or July, not the precise timing.
For something capable of attracting the interest of angels, archangels, or even true gods, the less they knew before departure, the better. Otherwise, they might encounter unknown dangers.
Nevertheless, after entering June, both Xio and Edwina had coincidentally reduced their workload. Edwina had even given her crew a full month-long vacation a week ago, so that she could be free at any time.
This was also the reason why, after the "Iceberg Admiral" advanced to demigodhood, there had been no news of it spreading across the seas so far.
Thinking of this, Ebner activated the "Pure White Eye" and used the uniqueness of the "Wheel of Fate" to observe his own "River of Fate". As a result, he did not discover any traces of his "fate" having been manipulated by others.
Not someone else… which means it's very likely "myself"? The "Calamity Seal"? Ebner muttered soundlessly, gaining a rough understanding in his heart. He then closed the "channel" behind his eyes and shifted his gaze to the newly crafted "Transformation Wand".
"Mm, this item's abilities are quite good. It not only has many demoness abilities like 'Black Flame' and 'Frost', but can also release many 'Druid' spells… It's just a pity that it lacks 'Invisibility' and 'Underground Movement'…
"It's just that the 'magical girl' that the holder transforms into is a bit too… 'big'… Mm, close to three meters tall…
"After all, the essence of its 'transformation' ability comes from the Druid's 'Bear Transformation'. Although I modified the appearance, it's very difficult to further adjust the size… This should count as a side effect, right?
"Hopefully Leonard can accept it!"
After taking out a note and writing down the pros and cons of the "Transformation Wand – Earth", Ebner finally set up a ritual and "sacrificed" it to above the gray fog.
—Although he could have had Alvin carry it up directly, Ebner was still quite considerate of Mr. "Fool"'s dignity and normally would not do so.
A moment later, Ebner received a response: Mr. "Star" had an urgent mission and was temporarily unable to receive it.
"So that means it'll be stored with Klein for now?" Ebner froze for a moment, then the corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he pondered, With Mr. 'Fool''s curiosity, I wonder if he'll try it out once first?
...
Western District, inside Princess Vera's luxurious mansion.
The "Saintess of Black", Medea, received the summons of her "Contract Master" and arrived at the bedroom on the third floor, which was filled with "fog".
At this moment, Ebner's Owen clone was already sitting on the sofa, waiting for her arrival.
Because the "Saintess of Black" was bound by the rules of the "Mist of Uncertainty" and barely counted as one of their own, she knew that "Owen" was actually one of Ebner's clones.
After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, Ebner took the initiative to ask, "You should have already received notice that I'll be releasing Natalia and Margaret, right?"
"George III has already informed me… and I still had to scrape together one million pounds to bring over." The "Saintess of Black" said with some dissatisfaction.
After all, she belonged to Vera. Although Ebner also had "constraints" over her, she was not afraid of him.
"Do you think that if we take the opportunity during the handover to seize another 'Saintess', the 'Primordial Demoness' will react?" Ebner asked carefully.
The way you say it, it's like the 'Saintesses' of our Demoness Sect are just something you can grab at will… The "Saintess of Black" gave him a complicated look. But in her heart, she understood that the man in front of her was not exaggerating. After all, he could summon multiple angels at any time, and even a "Son of God" like Amon had fallen into his hands…
After thinking for a moment, Medea replied, "The 'Saintess of White' and the 'Saintess of Blue' shouldn't be a big problem. Like me, like Margaret and Natalia, their faith in the Primordial Demoness isn't very firm…
"But the other two 'colors' won't do. Although they're only 'Unaging Demonesses', they're closely connected to the Primordial Demoness and each controls a core sealed artifact of the 'Demoness Sect'… If you touch them, it will definitely draw the Primordial's attention!"
(End of the chapter)