In front of the round table, besides him, there were three other people, all shrouded in a vague and indistinct state, with only silhouettes visible in his vision, allowing him to roughly determine the color of their clothing and their gender.
The female voice that just spoke corresponded to the "Aries" symbol, and judging by her posture, she was very elegant. Her voice was unhurried, gentle with a hint of reserved enthusiasm, indicating that she came from a good family, had a happy life, a harmonious family, good education, and excellent ability, allowing her to face everything calmly. Generally, girls who grow up in such an environment are wise with a touch of adventurous spirit.
Not far from Miss Aries was Mr. Taurus, with a rough silhouette, sitting there still a head taller than others, also observing him, with his arms crossed in front of his chest, suggesting that Taurus has a strong sense of caution, while also giving off a strong and imposing feeling, making his presence quite stable, likely someone of superior status.
To his right was Mr. Cancer, whose even hazy outline radiated all kinds of light, indicating that his attire was very luxurious, with a slightly raised chin, suggesting he was someone accustomed to scrutinizing others, whose social status would not be low.
The three of them were not in a hurry and had formed their own conjectures in a short period, on one hand, observing, and seemingly also giving Li Xin time to adapt, and wanting to see how he would react to such an occurrence.
A few breaths later, Miss Aries spoke again, the gentle and comforting voice rang out, "Mr. Gemini seems very calm, probably someone who often faces mysterious events. This makes things easier. Please allow us to introduce ourselves to Mr. Gemini."
"Miss Aries was the first to arrive here as the Summoner, followed by me. You can call me Taurus, and he is Mr. Cancer. According to the order of the Twelve Zodiacs, you should have arrived first, but you were late, although it's also possible that Mr. Cancer arrived early."
The voice of Taurus was rough and steady, unhurried, fitting Li Xin's guess.
"Mr. Taurus, your statement is not precise. The summoning order is not definitive. Perhaps I should have arrived first. Gemini, here we refer to ourselves by our representing zodiac signs. Miss Aries will explain the rules to you." Mr. Cancer's aloof voice sounded.
Li Xin nodded, adjusting his voice, "Miss Aries, what place is this, and why have I been summoned here?"
"Actually, there's no need to act so deep. We are only linked here through dreams, separated by great distances in the real world, possibly not even in the same country, or on the same continent." Mr. Cancer quickly noticed Li Xin's little trick and interrupted.
Everyone was using the common language of the continent, making it impossible to determine at the moment.
Li Xin was both amused and helpless. So far, this was different from what he thought, not corresponding to the Divine Being of the dice, yet the feeling with these three was still good, "So, does that mean we only come here when we sleep?"
Miss Aries smiled sweetly, "Currently unknown, Mr. Gemini. Although I was the first to be summoned here, I'm also unclear what this place is. After searching through some information and discussions, we believe we might be in the relics of a Divine Being or some very advanced seal. After discussing, we have given it a name, the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc. When the zodiac signs above the Star Disc light up, the corresponding people will be summoned here. Interestingly, your sign, Mr. Gemini, has flickered a few times, and this is your first arrival."
"Miss Aries, this indicates that Gemini has a strong reverence for uncertainty and a strong sense of safety, being a conservative." Mr. Cancer said warmly, his tone completely different from when he was talking to Li Xin.
Li Xin didn't struggle, nodding, "Yes, but I was still dragged in. Is it okay to ask when all of you arrived here?"
"I came in a day a month ago, as the second person." The deep voice of Mr. Taurus sounded.
"I was the earliest, two months ago. For the first two times, I was here alone, which made me a little anxious," Miss Aries said softly, "It wasn't until the arrival of Mr. Taurus and Mr. Cancer that they provided many ideas. Now that Mr. Gemini is here as well, I believe we will gradually uncover the secrets of this place."
Speaking towards the end, Miss Aries clearly conveyed a sense of joy and adventure.
"I arrived just a few days after Taurus." Mr. Cancer said, "Because of my arrival, it also overturned Miss Aries and Taurus's hypothesis. The Star Disc's summonings are not entirely sequential."
"Mr. Gemini, since you've reached here, I think everyone should have a basic consensus, which is safety and exploration." Miss Aries looked at Li Xin and said.
Li Xin nodded. Whether it was something like a castle or something else, safety came first. From the current experience, what these three said seemed to be true, with no obvious deception, although further observation was still needed.
"Gemini, you're very fortunate. Before you arrived, we already had a few encounters, exploring some patterns." Mr. Cancer said, "Hopefully, you can also be open and honest."
"Let me first share some of our conclusions for your reference. First, we can only perceive each other as a vague silhouette, at least for now, and the Star Disc hasn't shown any threat to us. The aura here is not the product of the abyss, nor an object of the Evil God. Furthermore, there seems to be some connection between the Divine Relic within us and the Star Disc. The possibility of a Divine Relic from a Good God being forcefully summoned by an Evil God's sealed object is very low, as there are no records of such in any texts. This is an unknown and extremely powerful sealed object. Perhaps we are engaging in a mysterious event that changes history." Miss Aries said with enthusiasm.
The Twelve Zodiacs have a very powerful significance. Even though the other three have been here a few times, looking at the twelve zodiacs symbolizing supreme power made them feel somewhat excited, with a sense of being chosen, and in fact, it was probably the case.
Being forcibly summoned despite possessing a Divine Relic, without any rejection from the Divine Relic, is very rare. The Divine Relic corresponds to its own Divine Being, not compatible, yet here in this mysterious place, there's no adverse reaction.
Thus, the authority of the Divine Being corresponding to this place must be extraordinarily unique and powerful.
Li Xin listened quietly. Miss Aries apparently hadn't experienced the harsh realities of society, where the distinction between a Good God and an Evil God was not always clear.
However, thinking positively, his dice weren't that sinister; there was no need to scare himself all the time. From Miss Aries's confident and assured attitude, she likely had access to officially recognized sources of common knowledge.
"Second, the Star Disc will summon us irregularly, currently in the form of dreams, so it is inferred that the Star Disc may be related to a Divine Being governing dreams and souls. We three have also discussed the pros and cons of this, and feel that under permissible conditions, we can exchange some information and share insights together." Miss Aries said.
"I would be very willing." Li Xin agreed, as his channels for acquiring esoteric knowledge were too limited, and the Night Patrol was essentially a group of enforcers, lacking in methods to gain deep knowledge.
"Gemini, being new here, we share our experiences as a show of sincerity. Next, we need you to answer a few questions. According to the rules, each of us will ask a question not involving your personal information, and then you can ask us a question. When new people arrive in the future, we can do the same." Mr. Cancer said.
Li Xin didn't think much, nodding in agreement, "Please, go ahead."
Miss Aries smiled slightly, "Then let me start first. Mr. Gemini, can you understand the symbols displayed in the statue's hand?"
In an instant, the attention of the three was focused on Li Xin. Despite the four being in a vague state, some details were still discernible.
Li Xin stared seriously at the symbols above. Actually, he noticed them as soon as he arrived. The most direct and crucial source of information in the entire room was the page displayed in the hand of the indistinct statue. The characters were clear, yet no one could understand them.
Suddenly, Li Xin stood up, walking around the statue, of course, avoiding getting too close to the other three to prevent causing resentment. He found no matter which angle he looked from, the statue always faced him, and he also noticed the chair back, on which the star chart belonging to the zodiac was engraved.
The three were somewhat stunned watching Li Xin. Maintaining respect for an unfamiliar Divine Being is fundamental, so they didn't dare leave their seats after several visits.
Suddenly, the room shook for a moment. Li Xin froze, hurriedly sitting back in his chair, as the anomalous phenomenon in the room dissipated as well.
"I feel the symbols might be some form of writing, but I don't recognize them. If deciphered, it would undoubtedly aid in understanding the Star Disc," Li Xin said, "Sorry, I didn't know I couldn't stand up."
Miss Aries glanced at Mr. Taurus, who nodded slightly. Miss Aries smiled, "I've asked my question. Mr. Gemini, don't worry about it. You're bolder than we imagined, and we've gained a piece of information."
"Gemini, you're too careless," Mr. Cancer interjected, staring at Li Xin with sharp eyes, already making his judgment. This individual lacks reverence for the Divine.
No matter whether it's one's own revered God or not, a mortal must show sufficient respect and etiquette when facing the Divine. In the Dao Yuan Continent, among countries with weak faith, the most famous would be the Li Long United Kingdom.
Gemini is most likely from Li Long, and with more time and evidence, it can be confirmed.
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