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After becoming a complete mythical creature, the "Eyes of Mystery Prying" also underwent a complete transformation. In this state of infinitely elevated spirituality, Bernadette directly saw the Astral World composed of symbols and authority.
It looked similar to the Cosmos, dark, deep, and boundless, but in reality, it had many peculiar features, more like an abstract painting made of various colors, surrounded by a pile of concepts and symbols.
However, those abstract paintings with various symbolism looked extremely horrifying and comical. From another perspective, this might be a manifestation of the chaotic and insane underlying rules.
Outside the world's barrier, the light on the surface of a giant Crimson Moon pulsed and expanded as if it had come alive.
The more distant and vast desolate universe became even deeper and darker, dotted with one dazzling diamond-like light spot after another, revealing one extremely evil and insane eye after another.
A terrifying corruption, far exceeding the Hidden Sage's previous interference, descended upon Bernadette through the gaze, and a malevolence capable of making the soul tremble spread with it.
Clearly sensing the subtle changes in the Astral World, Aaron quickly withdrew his gaze from Bernadette, flashed to Klein's side, and pointed a finger at his glabella. The faint light rippling from the Darkness imprint instantly concealed their figures.
Bernadette, who had already advanced to Sage, as long as she did not court Death by going to the Cosmos or the core of the Abyss, areas already corrupted by Outer Deities, the corruption brought by mere observation could no longer affect her.
After the initial surprise, Bernadette's body rapidly virtualized, completely transforming into an information entity, and quickly locked onto the corrupted information flow.
A large amount of useless and complex knowledge surged, enveloping it, dissolving strands of black mist and streaks of red light, severing the invisible connection, and forming a dark and obscure ball of light.
Bernadette, who had re-condensed her body, looked at the obscure ball of light that seemed to have come alive and was constantly wriggling. After some thought, she did not completely shatter it, but instead covered it with layers of seals.
After completing all this, she emerged from the information torrent, standing once again above the mouth of the Tussock River, looking at Aaron, whose dark mist was gradually fading, and Klein, who still had his eyes closed.
Just as she was about to say something, her gaze swept over Klein, and her azure eyes, like a deep ocean, flashed with obvious surprise.
She sensed the aura of the Lord of Order from this small Faceless, and besides that, there was also Darkness and an aura she had never seen before but was equally high in Sequence.
After taking a deep look at Klein, who had his eyes closed and seemed unaware of what was happening outside, Bernadette finally looked at Aaron, and spoke softly after careful consideration:
"Is this what you meant by the corruption from the Cosmos?"
Cosmos! Klein, with his eyes closed, quietly pricked up his ears. The inexplicable fear that arose in his heart piqued his interest, but unfortunately, after hearing this sentence, all his perceptions were blocked.
He immediately understood, guessing that these were secrets he could not comprehend at his current level, but he still kept "Cosmos" in his mind first.
Aaron took in all of Bernadette's changing expressions, then casually blocked Klein's perception before nodding slightly in response:
"Yes, that is also the source of the apocalypse."
"I like to call them 'Above the Sequence'. Of course, some true gods name it in other ways. Some call it 'Outer Deity', some call it 'Outer God', and some use 'Cosmos' to refer to it."
Looking at Bernadette, who was somewhat enlightened yet also somewhat confused, Aaron rubbed his forehead and, in a low voice, explained the secrets of "Cosmos," "Outer Deity," and "Outer God."
Her body rippled with obscure starlight, Bernadette's gaze narrowed slightly, her lips moved, and she muttered to herself in a low voice:
"Outer Deity, Outer God, Cosmos, Great Old One, Above the Sequence... So that's how it is...."
At this moment, she finally understood the essence of the apocalypse. She thought back to the Fourth Epoch when true gods could still walk on the ground, but by the Fifth Epoch, even their descent was rare.
No wonder it was called the Apocalypse!
Bernadette instantly felt her scalp tingle, a profound sense of powerlessness washing over her. The joy and excitement of just having advanced to an angel immediately vanished.
As her emotions fluctuated, she immediately felt the Primordial One's spiritual imprint within her body strengthen, further corrupting the anchored parts.
Bernadette took a deep breath, integrating those chaotic thoughts into the complex information flow, calming her mind, and allowing the fragile balance to reappear.
Looking at Bernadette, who had suddenly fallen silent, seemingly waiting for him to say something, Aaron did not deliberately hide anything and spoke directly:
"Roselle, after advancing to an angel, once had a secret operation. Guided by Mr. Door, he left the barrier of the Astral World alone and went to that Crimson Moon."
"It was there that he was secretly corrupted by an existence at the pinnacle of Outer Deities. This is also the fundamental reason why he eventually became mad and, even after achieving Sequence 0, was still besieged and killed in the Astral World."
"As the apocalypse draws nearer, no deity would allow Roselle, who was deeply corrupted by an Outer Deity, to continue to be active in the human world."
Bernadette's personality was highly similar to Roselle's, full of adventurous spirit and particularly stubborn. If he didn't clearly explain the stakes to her, Aaron was truly worried that this fellow might one day run off to an Outer God to offer herself as a sacrifice.
Chuckling softly, Aaron looked at Bernadette, whose expression was changing as she fell into thought, and finally revealed his true intention:
"And the best way to completely eliminate a Black Emperor is to create a new Black Emperor!"
Bernadette suddenly looked up. Combining Aaron's hints with her own understanding of the Black Emperor Pathway, she easily understood the meaning of this sentence, but she couldn't figure out who could meet the Black Emperor's advancement ritual now.
After informing Bernadette of George III's secret and the nine ruins left behind by Blood Emperor Tudor, Aaron looked at this Sage, who had a cold expression after her sudden realization. He then handed over the re-sealed "Pale Death" and said softly:
"On this matter, we have a common enemy, but even now, what you've seen is just the tip of the iceberg."
"Even the great Lord of Order has concerns; we need to plan slowly."
Bernadette took a deep look at Aaron, then pushed the cold mask back, and slowly said:
"I have already achieved angel status, and I no longer need to rely on this Sealed Artifact to resist the Hidden Sage. This is an item my father brought back from the Southern Continent, closely related to Death."
"I am willing to offer it to the Lord of Order, only seeking a glimmer of hope for his survival."
Although she didn't know what kind of connection this hidden existence had with her father, to understand Roselle's affairs so thoroughly.
But the only thing that was certain was that as a Sequence 2 angel, she simply couldn't revive Roselle while surrounded by gods and even Outer Deities.
This request was both a show of goodwill, deeply binding herself after profoundly understanding the current grim situation, and a test of attitude.
Just as she had said before, after advancing to Sage and gathering external power within herself, even losing this Grade 0 Sealed Artifact would only mean losing a powerful offensive means for her, and it would not affect her self-preservation ability.
To Bernadette's surprise, Aaron did not take the extremely terrifying Grade 0 Sealed Artifact. He closed his eyes and prayed in a low voice for a moment, then respectfully opened his eyes and pushed the mask back to her.
"Another Grade 0 Sealed Artifact Roselle left you, 'Magic Wishing Lamp,' actually contains a sealed Outer God, though it's only a part of him."
"Upon sensing your advancement to an angel and your ability to travel to the Cosmos, he will certainly try every means to tempt you. This item left by Death can help you make him shut up."
"Roselle's matter involves quite complex high-level existences. The cost of reviving him even our Lord needs to consider repeatedly...."
Bernadette clearly understood the hint in Aaron's words, but her expression remained unchanged. A daughter pays her father's debts; she had already prepared herself mentally before advancing to an angel.
Without hesitation, displaying the decisiveness of a Pirate King, Bernadette chanted the honorific name of the Lord of Order in ancient Hermes, her voice low:
"I am willing to sacrifice 'Pale Death' to you. You may take it at any time. Oravi Island will also become your sharpest sword from now on."
"Granted!"
After a long while, a magnificent and majestic voice came. Bernadette clearly felt an unknown imprint emerge, seemingly forming a bond with a great existence.
When Bernadette reopened her eyes, Aaron subtly retracted the golden glow from his eyes and said with a smile:
"Welcome to the Council of Entropy. You've just advanced to an angel, and your state is still unstable."
"Moreover, we don't know how the Hidden Sage will react. You should handle your current affairs first. After everything is over, I might need you to connect me and introduce me to Bornova."
Recalling the previous commission and Bornova's strange reaction, Bernadette nodded gently, no longer refusing. She put "Pale Death" away again, and her body transformed into an information torrent, disappearing instantly.
The gloomy and overcast clouds had silently dispersed at some point. The pre-dawn light appeared, and the light of dawn emerged. A new day had arrived.
Klein only felt that all the shackles that had bound him were gone, and he regained his perception of the outside world. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw that extremely familiar yet intimately close face, and his mouth twitched as he took two steps back:
"Duke...."
Waving his hand, Aaron subtly withdrew his gaze, having already confirmed with "True Sight" that no mark of Adam was left on Klein.
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