Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 195: A Song for the City of Silver
(Note: Because the effect of splitting the chapters yesterday was not good, the author discussed with the editor and decided to continue to combine the chapters. Orz, if there is no special mark, it will be combined into one chapter in the future. Thank you for your understanding)
Facing Alger's question, "Wheel of Fortune" Roger thought for a moment and replied:

“Yes, this matter cannot be viewed simply as good or bad.

"Each party has its own agenda, so the nature of this matter has become extremely complicated."

Upon hearing this, Alger, the Hanged Man, thought for a moment and continued to ask:
"Does the various parties you mentioned include the True God Church?"

"Yes, the Orthodox Church is one of the main participants." Roger nodded.

One of the main participants? Does that mean there are other participants?

Who? The government? The royal family?
Miss Magician immediately used her imagination, but did not dare to speak out loud.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, Mr. World, who had been silent, suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice:
"Mr. Wheel of Fortune, you just mentioned that the assassination of Duke Negan was carried out by a very ancient organization. Could you give us a more detailed introduction to this organization?"

This was a question posed by Klein the Fool through the World. He had seen the same statement repeatedly in Emperor Roselle's diary, but Emperor Roselle did not reveal the name of the organization, as if he was afraid of something.

This greatly aroused his curiosity.

"Wheel of Fortune" Roger nodded:
"Yes, but what terms can you offer in exchange?"

This made Klein feel a little awkward, because on the surface, the "world" still owed Roger a favor, and now Roger once again proposed the need for conditions in exchange, which inevitably made Mr. Fool feel a little embarrassed.

The World pondered for a moment before answering:

“I can consider paying you a sum of cash, or helping you find some extraordinary materials.

"Of course, since I owe you a favor, I can combine the payments."

"Don't bother too much."

Roger from Wheel of Fortune shook his head and continued:

"Just help me find a Beyonder Item corresponding to the Path of Corpse Collector, Sequence 8, Gravedigger."

Because Cecilia had previously used her new phonograph distribution business to consume a large amount of the "Corpse Collector" potion, the time for promotion would soon come.

Considering that finding two main materials would be troublesome and time-sensitive, finding one extraordinary item would be relatively easy.

Even if it was a contaminated Beyonder item, Roger could extract the clean Beyonder properties from it, which would undoubtedly save Klein a lot of trouble.

Roger's idea was to try to ensure that another Sequence 8 appeared among the other members of the Abraham family before he left Backlund. This would make him feel more at ease.

"Ok, no problem."

Mr. World nodded, and Klein the Fool's psychological pressure was greatly reduced.

The "Corpse Collector" path is one of the paths mastered by the Church of the Evernight Goddess. It shouldn't be difficult to find the corresponding extraordinary items in Backlund.

"Mr. Fool, please allow me to communicate with Mr. World alone."

"Wheel of Fortune," Roger said very cautiously.

This request immediately made Miss Justice and others feel a little disappointed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, don't be disappointed. This is for your protection."

Mr. Wheel of Fortune smiled.

Because the agreement with Adam is still in place, Roger doesn't have to worry about the consequences if Klein finds out about the situation, but the same can't be said for the other members of the Tarot Club.

After hearing what Roger said, the mood of the others also improved a lot.

As Mr. Fool's shielded communication mechanism unfolded, Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, looked towards the World and said:

"Mr. World, before I explain that ancient organization, there are a few things I must clarify.

“You may know its name, but please do not reveal its name or existence to anyone else.

"Because this organization is very secretive, and its leader possesses the characteristic of 'everything he says must be known,' plus, there are many extremely powerful High-Sequence Beyonders within that organization, so unless absolutely necessary, try to avoid any interaction with them."

“Everyone who speaks must be known?”

Klein immediately thought of the 0-08 Al-Suhod pen that Ince Zangwill had used.

He now knew the horror of those high up in the Audience Path, so he couldn't help but manipulate the World and asked:

"Will it be okay if you tell me the name of that organization?

"I'm fine, but you can't tell me."

Mr. Wheel of Fortune explained with a smile.

Mr. World fell into deep thought and confusion. After a while, he finally nodded and replied:
"Then please begin."

Roger nodded slightly:

"That organization is called the 'Twilight Hermits', and it has many angels and demigod-level beings. Its leader is also a top angel.

"Their goal is to ensure that the development of the times conforms to their own expectations. They are a powerful force secretly manipulating the world situation.

“They were the ones who tried to assassinate Duke Negan last time.

"That's all I can say."

Although Klein the Fool had already prepared himself mentally, Roger's words still shocked him greatly.

At this moment, he finally had a fuller understanding of many things described in Emperor Roselle's diary, and also had a new understanding of the entire world.

Mr. World was silent for a while, then finally spoke:

"Thank you for the information. I will give you the seal you need as soon as possible."

As Mr. Fool removed the shielding mechanism, Derrick the Sun finally found an opportunity to speak.

He said to Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, respectfully:

"Mr. Wheel of Fortune, thank you for the ankh, which I will return today.

"I used it as bait earlier, clashing with members of the exploration team who were suspected of believing in the 'True Creator', and ultimately completely exposing them.

"But unfortunately, I was unable to save them. In the end, they all turned into monsters and were killed..."

Derrick's tone was a little low when he said this.

Alger, the Hanged Man, sighed slightly and asked again:

"What about the 'shepherd' elder you mentioned last time? How is she doing?"

"Elder Lovia is fine, there's nothing unusual."

“The sun,” Derrick replied.

"...I understand. After all, he's someone who can sit on the council. We can just keep an eye on him."

"The Hanged Man" Alger thought for a moment before giving the instruction.

"Yes, Mr. Hanged Man."

Derrick said, then looked at Roger, the Wheel of Fortune.
"By the way, Mr. Wheel of Fortune, did you receive the Silver City Music Theory Rules sheet music I gave you?"

"Got it, you did great."

Roger said sincerely that "Sun"'s earlier act of attaching the reference music score saved him a lot of trouble.

"My men have already recompiled the occult music he possesses based on that information... Today, I specifically commissioned Mr. Fool to bring a phonograph... you could think of it as some kind of musical instrument, here.

"Next, I will play those pieces of music for you one by one. You can feel the mystical principles within them and tell me which ones you need most."

"Yes, Mr. Wheel of Fortune."

Derrick took a deep breath and turned to look at Mr. Fool.

Mr. Fool transferred the phonograph and the record data to Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, who placed the record of "Four Seasons Autumn" on the phonograph.

As the record began to spin, Roger lowered the needle.

Suddenly, a rather joyful violin music sounded in Sefirah Castle.

Everyone felt that the scene was a little strange for a moment.

Modern machinery and music appeared in the abode of an ancient god...

But soon, as the music progressed, they were all immersed in the mood of "positive energy".

Because of Klein the Fool's permission and the interaction between Ghroth's Essence and Sefirah Castle, the rules of Roger's music resonated unhindered in the mysterious space above the gray fog.

Little "Sun" Derrick listened most attentively. In fact, he was deeply attracted by the music as soon as he heard it.

It was a scene he had never experienced before - due to the harsh natural conditions in Silver City, most crops could not be grown. He certainly had never experienced the grand scene of celebrating a good harvest on the fertile land of the Northern Continent.

More importantly, Derrick sensed from the music a series of things that were sorely lacking in the City of Silver.

Hope, freedom, happiness, the right to love...

As he listened, Derrick wiped away tears unconsciously.

All the members of the "Tarot Club" around him saw this scene, and they all felt a little sympathy for the little "Sun".

But no one offered any words of comfort, as they didn't want to disrupt Derrick's immersive experience.

After the song ended, Derrick finally calmed down.

He spoke with a trembling voice:
"Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune,' may I know the name of this music?"

"It's called, 'Four Seasons Autumn'."

"Wheel of Fortune," Roger replied with a smile.

"Four Seasons..." Derrick muttered to himself.

He had only seen this word in ancient myths and legends, which described the environmental changes that occurred on earth over time when the sun was still there.

Yes, that has something to do with the sun.

"Can I take this piece of music to Silver City?"

After a moment, the little "Sun" spoke again.

"of course can."

Roger nodded, and his eyes moved slightly, as if he noticed something special.

"Thank you, Mr. Wheel of Fortune."

Derrick's eyes were red as he half stood up and saluted Roger.

"You're welcome, we're just helping each other."

Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, shook his head and then said:
"Don't worry, I have a few more pieces of music here that you can enjoy."

After that, Roger played "The Sorrow of Love", "The Four Seasons - Winter" and "October Piano Concerto" in turn.

These music once again deeply attracted "Sun" Derrick.

The sadness of love contained in "The Sorrow of Love" reminded Derrick of his parents who had recently passed away, and he felt an urge to burst into tears.

But as "Four Seasons: Winter" played, Derrick's mind regained clarity and rationality, and his emotions calmed down.

What surprised him the most was that when the first movement of the "October Piano Concerto" sounded, his spiritual power, which had already been depleted, began to recover.

Even Klein the Fool, who had lost a lot of spiritual energy due to Roger playing the "Wheel of Fortune" music for too long and was almost unable to continue supporting the Tarot Club, recovered a lot of spiritual energy when the music ended, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Among the others, "Justice" Audrey and "Magician" Fors had both heard these pieces of music before, so their reactions were relatively calm.

In contrast, Alger, the "Hanged Man", who had been sailing at sea for a long time and had not yet heard these pieces of music in their entirety, felt a shock in his heart that was no less than that of Derrick, the "Sun".

He asked himself, although normal music can also make people feel emotional resonance, the emotions contained in the music played by Mr. "Wheel of Fortune" are obviously stronger than ordinary music.

The most important thing is, if the other party had not told him in advance that there were mystical effects in it, he might not have noticed the impact that this music might have on combat and gains at the first time!

"It can clearly affect both the opponent and oneself, and its abilities are extremely complex, yet it also has a subtle and difficult-to-notice characteristic... What kind of extraordinary path ability is this?"

Alger's pupils trembled. Even though he had been navigating the seas for many years, he had never heard of a similar case!
Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, naturally ignored these details. He smiled and asked Derrick, the Sun:

"Mr. Sun, what do you think of these pieces of music? Do you have a favorite?"

"Yes, Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune'."

"The Sun" Derrick nodded solemnly. "I think these pieces of music are all good. To be precise, except for the one that makes people feel lonely, the others are very suitable for Silver City."

"Okay, I understand then."

Roger, the Wheel of Fortune, breathed a sigh of relief. He pointed to a stack of musical manuscripts he had translated according to the City of Silver's musical theory.
"Here are the manuscripts of all the music. I will pass them on to you later through Mr. Fool.

“I’ll also give you the second movement of the October Piano Concerto you mentioned… Without it, the piece would be incomplete.

"Of course, I believe there are people in the City of Silver who can appreciate it. Ensuring artistic diversity is also one of the important means of maintaining a stable mental state among the public."

After hearing Roger say this, Derrick, the "Sun", finally agreed without any hesitation.

“You take it back and have the musicians study it, try to play it, and then give me feedback as soon as possible.

"On the other hand, if the response is good, I will have my subordinates compose a separate piece of music for Silver City."

Hearing what "Wheel of Fortune" Roger said, "Sun" Derrick was slightly stunned.

"A piece of music composed for... Silver City?"

The boy's tone revealed a great deal of surprise.

In his opinion, in Silver City, a land abandoned by the gods and enduring untold suffering for thousands of years, even normal emotional expression was a luxury.

Mr. Wheel of Fortune's willingness to entrust him with such inspiring music was already a great help to him, but Derrick had never imagined that this generous gentleman actually planned to let his subordinates compose music for the City of Silver themselves?

"Mr. 'Wheel of Fortune's' subordinate is one of the most famous and powerful composers in our country."

At this moment, Miss Justice added with a smile.

"I will remember what you have done for the City of Silver. Thank you, Mr. Wheel of Fortune."

"The Sun" Derrick saluted solemnly again.

At this moment, Roger from "Wheel of Fortune" looked vaguely at Miss "Magician" beside Miss "Justice"!
Just now when he was playing music, he noticed something strange.

That is, when the music sounded, a flickering rust-colored light appeared on Roger's body along with the rhythm of the music!

That seemed to be the influence of Ghroth's Sephiroth - because of Roger's previous prayer ceremony for Mr. Fool, "Sephiroth Castle" and the Sephiroth seemed to have a certain mystical connection!
That's not the weirdest thing.

The strangest thing was that when Fors was immersed in the music, his body actually emitted a rust-colored light that was the same color as the source of Ghroth!
The light was much weaker than the one on Roger, but still very obvious.

In addition, judging from the reactions of the other people, it seemed that only Roger himself could see these lights.

As for whether Klein the Fool could see it, Roger couldn't guarantee it, but he tended to think so.

Roger was certain that this wasn't the influence of the music itself—because Miss Justice, Mr. Hanged Man, and even Derrick Berg, the Sun, who was most affected and moved by the rules of musical inscription, who also heard the music, didn't have that strange rust color on their bodies!
"How is this going?"

Even though Roger from "Wheel of Fortune" was knowledgeable and experienced, he was completely unable to understand what was going on.

Klein the Fool was even more horrified.

He originally thought that the rusty light would only appear when Roger and Fors were teleported into and out of the mysterious space above the gray fog, and when they existed in the form of stars.

But who knew that when Roger played the music he composed in this space, he could actually summon that rust-colored light?

"What operation is this?"

Mr. Fool suddenly felt a little messy, as if his backyard had been plowed several times for no apparent reason.

He couldn't help but re-examine his roommate who was sitting at the long bronze table below him and with whom he lived day and night.

"Who is this guy?"

While Mr. Fool and Mr. Wheel of Fortune were both lost in thought, the rest of the Tarot Club discussed recent events.

Among them, Derrick mentioned that he had been assigned a new exploration mission related to the Temple of the "True Creator".

Alger, the Hanged Man, gave him a lot of advice, and these opinions were recognized by Mr. Fool.

This made "Sun" Derrick express his gratitude again and again. Now he almost regarded his colleagues in the "Tarot Club" as his life mentors.

As his spiritual reserves were once again approaching their limit, Mr. Fool adjourned the meeting.

……

After the Tarot meeting, Klein received a letter related to the case commission and then hurried out to Woston Gardens.

Roger prepared food for the two brothers in advance, then took a rented carriage to Backlund Train Station.

After standing in the reception area for a while, Roger saw Hana and three others who were carrying musical instruments and handbags.

He tried desperately to recruit, and soon, Hana saw Roger and ran over quickly.

"Good afternoon, Baleno. Good afternoon, Bandit."

Hana first greeted Roger, then smiled and touched the tabby cat on Roger's shoulder.

Because the tabby cat heard that Roger was coming to the station to pick up Hana and the others, he said that he also wanted to come and meet some acquaintances and take a ride, so Roger took him along.

In response to Hana's greeting, Bandit meowed with great enjoyment, then made a purring sound and rubbed Hana's hand with his head.

"Benelu, good afternoon."

Bucks and Tuckerman also came over at this time and shook hands with Roger respectively.

"This is Backlund, so impressive..."

Tuckerman looked up and saw the buildings and prosperous scene in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Welcome to Backlund."

Roger smiled slightly and gestured "please" towards the station exit.

About half an hour later, Roger arranged for the three tired-looking people to stay in a hotel in the Hillston area, near the DeWalker Music Company. He also ordered room service for them, and then left to pick up Alice.

When Alice and Roger returned to the hotel, the three of them had already finished dinner, cleaned up, and changed into clean clothes.

"Hana, Jason, Mike, it's great to see you."

Alice was very excited to see her three good friends who used to work with her when she was a resident singer at the "Desert Island" bar.

Hana and the other three were also quite happy. They hugged Alice in turn, chatted about their recent situation for a while, and then looked at today's host Roger.

“It’s like this, although everyone is basically clear about it, I will still briefly introduce the situation.

"Alice and I co-wrote a song, which is quite avant-garde in form, using popular lyrics and musical accompaniment for the performance.

"You guys will be responsible for the instrumental parts, and Alice will still be the lead singer... just like before, and I will be the composer. Our names will be printed on the record cover."

"Next, we will go to the recording studio of Ms. Alice's employer, DeWork Music Company, and after we hone our skills together on the performance of this piece of music, we can begin to try to produce the master record.

"Believe me, I'm very confident that this song of ours will be a first... a first in pop music.

"This new form of music will surely sweep across the Kingdom of Loen and even the entire Northern Continent!"

Roger is confident about this!
(End of this chapter)