Mystery: The Stars Returner

late at night.

In front of the exhibition hall where Russell's manuscripts were stored, several members of the Heart of Machinery looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a moment.

None of them expected that a small bookmark would disappear without any warning amid their tight defense.

There was obviously no suspicious movement at all, let alone any strangers approaching here.

Instead of believing that outsiders came to steal, it is better to believe that this member of the Heart of Machinery is the thief.

"Don't look at me like that. It really has nothing to do with me. If I wanted to steal that bookmark, I would have done it long ago."

"You misunderstood, we just thought what happened tonight was too incredible."

Another extraordinary person said: "If you were the one who robbed us, we would feel more relaxed."

"We all believe that you are innocent, so there is no need to think too much."

Max Livermore, the captain of the Heart of Machinery team, sighed, comforted the team members, and then said: "Report this matter, this is not a problem that we can handle alone."

Judging from tonight's situation, the other party was able to sneak in here silently and successfully take the bookmark without being discovered. This is enough to prove that the other party is far stronger than them.

Maybe it was the work of a high-sequence expert.

Such a character is simply not something that their team can handle.

Since the other party has no intention of harming them, they must learn to be more sensible.

"Captain, what do you think that person did to steal a bookmark tonight?"

"I don't know either, first seal off the scene and wait for the people above to investigate."

……

At around 3:40 in the night, Hastur returned home smelling of alcohol.

He first went to the bathroom and took a bath before returning to the bedroom, lying on the bed and entering the palace of stars.

In the Hall of Stars, where the stars are still shining brightly, on the ancient bronze long table, a bookmark like a child's doodles is placed in front of the top seat.

Hastur sat upright, reached out and picked up the bookmark, looked at it for a while, and then said a name in ancient Fusak language: "Bernadette!"

As Bernadette sounded, the bookmark in Hastur's hand sank, and it immediately formed an invisible vortex and began to swallow Hastur's spirit.

This level of devouring is not too severe, so it would be a big burden on ordinary people. For him, a Sequence 7 briber, it would not have much impact.

On the bookmark, a little light rose, and the emperor's image of Russell outside also took on a new look.

He sat on an ancient stone throne, wearing a black crown inlaid with various gems, black armor, and a black cloak. He held a scepter in his hand and looked forward with cold eyes.

In the upper left corner of the bookmark, the bright stars condensed into a line of text: Sequence 0 Black Emperor!

Hastur said with emotion: "I finally got the card of blasphemy that suits me best."

With this Black Emperor card, this extraordinary path no longer has any secrets for him.

Then the bookmark began to become three-dimensional, like a compressed book.

The book moved automatically without wind, and a Russell hood wearing a white hood appeared on the side, with a description in ancient Fusak language:

"Sequence 9 lawyer."

Below this line of text, there are various introductions about the lawyer's potion formula and the lawyer's extraordinary sequence.

The book turned a page: "Sequence 8 Barbarian."

The content recorded above also includes the barbarian potion recipe and related introduction to the sequence.

The books continue to flip through, in order:

"Sequence 7: Bribery."

"Sequence 6: Corrupted Baron."

"Sequence 5: Chaos Tutor."

"Sequence 4: Fallen Earl."

"Sequence 3: Crazy Mage."

"Sequence 2: The Duke of Entropy."

"Sequence 1: Prince Killing."

"Sequence 0: Black Emperor."

This is a complete path to God, and it is also the path Hastur will take next.

Hasta carefully read through the knowledge in it. With Russell, the real Black Emperor, as his teacher, he gained a deep understanding of the entire Black Emperor path.

Especially in the way of acting, Russell described it in great detail. Which sequence requires what kind of acting, what are the core of the acting, and what matters need to be paid attention to, all described in detail.

This can save him a lot of detours, and also allow him to quickly master the abilities and characteristics of his sequence.

In addition to the various useful knowledge recorded here, this Black Emperor card also has a very useful feature.

As long as you hold this Black Emperor card, you can have some subtle connection with the extraordinary materials you need.

The only pity is that this kind of induction recorded above only works on high-sequence powerhouses of the Black Emperor path.

He is now the Sequence 7 briber, and this ability cannot be used for the time being.

After reading all the content, Hastur put the Black Emperor card on the table and began to think about how to deal with the Black Emperor card.

This was originally supposed to be an adventure that belonged to Klein, but now it had fallen into his hands.

The extraordinary path he took was the Black Emperor path, and it was impossible to give this card to Klein for the time being.

In this way, you will be in debt.

Fate is sometimes very fair. If you take something that doesn't belong to you, you have to pay a corresponding price.

"It would be nice to have another Blasphemy card."

Hastur sighed slightly. Except for the Black Emperor card, the other blasphemous cards were far away from him.

The closest one is a red priest card, but this blasphemy card is very dangerous. After all, the three-color hot pot is about to escape, but it is still the hunter path, which is best at setting traps.

Unless you are willing to make a deal with them, it will be difficult to get the red priest card.

In addition to this card of blasphemy, there is currently the Wheel of Fortune card in Bernadette's hand, and the Temperance card in the hand of the High Dimensional Overlooker.

Bernadette was his favorite, so he would not steal her Wheel of Fortune card.

The High-dimensional Overlooker...is he still chatting with Adam?

Hastur thought for a while and found that it would be difficult for him to get other blasphemous cards for the time being.

"It's not that there is no solution. I can use Russell's diary to help Klein tide over the difficulties and guide him to move forward more smoothly."

Changing his fate once was equivalent to paying off the price of taking away this Black Emperor card.

The situation in Tingen today should have undergone major changes, right?

Hastur thought for a while and then looked at the star where the High-dimensional Overlooker was. He was still chatting with Adam, but the place of chatting had changed.

From inside the church, come to the open space outside the church, facing the sky full of stars, chatting about the stars and the sea.

"He's so talkative. He doesn't take a break most of the night."

After observing for a while, Hastur logged off and left the Hall of Stars.

……

the next day.

The theft of the Russell Memorial Exhibition attracted the attention of the Archbishop of the Backlund District of the Church of Steam and Machinery, Horamik Haydn.

"Are you sure only one bookmark was stolen?"

"Yes, we have re-checked and it is true that only one bookmark was stolen."

While answering the questions, the members of the Machinery Heart took out a blank bookmark and drew the pattern of last night's bookmark on it.

Horamick Haydn stared at the bookmark for a moment and sighed.

He already understood what the bookmark was.

The Card of Blasphemy, one of the twenty-two tarot cards created by Russell.

If he guessed correctly, the blasphemy card that was stolen last night should be the Black Emperor card.

Team leader Max Livermore asked respectfully: "Your Excellency, Archbishop, what should we do?"

"Don't make any announcement, just investigate slowly and secretly."

Horamik Haydon's face did not show any reproach, but was kind and encouraging, so that the members of the Heart of Machine team who were on duty last night did not have to blame themselves too much.

In fact, in his heart, he already had a questionable candidate.

Bernadette.

Russell's eldest daughter, now the mysterious queen of the sea.

Some time ago, Bernadette had been staying in Backlund and also came here to visit.

She is also the one most likely to see through the disguise of the blasphemous card.

Last night, she quietly took away the blasphemy card without hurting anyone, which was also in line with her style.

But one thing is strange. There is information that Bernadette should be returning to the sea now. Why did she suddenly turn back to Backlund to take this blasphemous card?

If you want to find out the truth about last night, you can ask Arrods.

Horamik Haydn already had an idea in his mind, but when he thought of the evil taste of that mirror, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

Finally, he looked at Max Livermore and said with a smile: "As the captain of this team, there is one thing you need to do."

"At your command, Your Majesty the Archbishop!"

Max Livermore lowered his head, looking extremely respectful and ashamed.

His team made a mistake last night, and he has been looking for opportunities to make amends.

"Very well, it's up to you to ask Arrods the question."

"what!"

Max Livermore suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of panic, but in the end he had to bite the bullet and agreed.