Mystery: The Ultimate Tarot

Chapter 288 Mr. A Becomes the Most Powerful Divine Messenger

Raphael's shock at this moment was completely genuine: "I—you want me to take over the duties of the 'Saint of Mystery' and the 'Saint of Darkness'?"

Freddy, the vice president of the Aurora Club, nodded and said earnestly, "Yes."

Raphael smiled and shook his head. "Mr. Freddy, I just joined the Rose of Redemption," he said, "and I'd like to attend more of these high-end gatherings. I don't want to die like this."

If Raphael were to accept this assignment, it would mean that he would be responsible for confronting the saints of other extraordinary organizations.

He could barely bear it once or twice, but after all, he was only a Sequence 5, and there was still a considerable difference between him and a true saint.

If the Saint were to launch a sneak attack on Raphael, he might not even have a chance to hide in the "Dark Hut".

If this happens a couple more times, they'll be taken down sooner or later.

Freddy said, "I will be in Backlund for a week. After that, if you feel there is any danger, you can write to me immediately."

At this point, he felt more at ease with Raphael. This matter was actually a test. If Raphael had any problems, he would most likely take on the position immediately, or at most pretend to decline for a while.

That would make Raphael suspicious again, since this wasn't a task that a Sequence 5 could complete. If he agreed, it would prove that he had outside help, someone who could provide him with Saint-level assistance. Raphael's unhesitating refusal was perfectly normal.

Raphael gave a wry smile: "Wouldn't it be better to send another saint to Backlund?"

"There are no other saints." Freddy said with some helplessness, "I have important matters to attend to in the Fusak Empire and cannot leave."

"There is also a saint who is in charge of the affairs of the Republic of Intis and the Misty Sea, and he can't leave either."

"Today, Butis and Kesma suddenly died. I really can't think of anyone else who can take charge of the situation besides you."

Raphael thought for a moment: "I remember the Aurora Society had five saints, right?"

"Yes," Freddy sighed helplessly, "and last year, a saint led a group to the ruins of the God War to find a way to enter the 'Lord's' divine kingdom, but they lost contact."

In most clandestine organizations, saints have enormous autonomy.

Freddy once told Leomaster, who had entered the ruins of the God Wars, that as long as he seriously managed the Aurora Society's business, he would definitely have the opportunity to go to the Kingdom of "the Lord".

Because Freddy and Kesma both came to the Northern Continent from the "Forsaken Lands".

But Leomaster didn't know if it was because his faith in "the Lord" was too devout and he was influenced by "the Lord"? Or was it for some other reason? In any case, he still led many devout believers of the Aurora Society and some members to the ruins of the God War in batches.

Upon hearing the name Leomaster, Raphael recalled some things; the guy seemed to have developed a split personality for some reason. One part of his mind worshipped the "Ancient Sun God," and the other part worshipped the "True Creator," and he was completely lost in the dream world of the "Forsaken Land."

This saint is indeed unreliable.

Raphael let out a long sigh before saying, "All I can say is that we should try to maintain the status quo."

"But if the Aurora Society has to shrink its current power, please don't punish me."

"Once I become Sequence 4, I will take back everything that the Aurora Society has lost, bit by bit."

Freddy stood up and said seriously, "As long as the framework of the Aurora Society remains intact, that's fine."

He was well aware that this was actually the biggest crisis the Aurora Club had faced since its inception.

The reason for this arrangement is that Raphael is a member of "Redemption Rose" and has considerable abilities, and also because he possesses a Level 1 sealed artifact whose negative effects don't seem to be very strong, making him barely usable as a half-saint.

Raphael continued, "I need the Vice President to give clear orders to all the divine messengers in Rune and the Raging Sea, so that they will accept my command."

Freddy nodded: "No problem, I'll write to them in a bit."

"The letter will include your contact information, and each of them will write to you, introducing themselves."

.

After discussing some details, Raphael returned to Backlund first.

Back at the villa, Raphael thought to himself: When I was in Sequence 6, I was doing the work of Sequence 5. Now that I'm in Sequence 5, I never thought I'd be doing the work of Sequence 4 again.

Moreover, he had "asked" for this job himself, and he never expected that assassinating the "Secret Saint" would bring such a lot of trouble.

If only I had known...

Raphael smiled again. If he had known it would turn out this way, he would have killed the "Dark Saint" too, since this saint had so many good things in his possession.

Then Raphael rubbed his hands together, feeling full of energy.

This was a very difficult challenge for him, but of course it had nothing to do with the future of the Aurora Club or the vice president's kindness in recognizing his talent; he simply found it interesting.

If he encounters unexpected difficulties in the process, he will find it even more interesting.

In the following hours, Raphael received letters from ten other divine messengers. The number of messengers showed that the Aurora Society's focus had always been on the Kingdom of Rune and the Raging Sea, where half of the Aurora Society's divine messengers were gathered.

Raphael glanced at the other divine messengers, noting that there were four Sequence 5s, four Sequence 6s, and two Sequence 7s.

Of the pathways they belong to, 7 are "Mystic" pathways, and the other three are adjacent pathways of "Mystic".

Raphael had a general understanding of the Aurora Society's arrangements in the Kingdom of Rune. The forces in other places were arranged reasonably. The current focus was actually on Backlund. If he could hold onto the Aurora Society's power in Backlund, the Aurora Society would be stable.

The worst-case scenario is that Aurora will completely withdraw from Backlund, and then come back in a year or two.

However, Raphael decided to give it his all and aim for a good result, since Vice President Freddy would be arriving tomorrow and would fully support him.

Thinking deeper, there are three specific problems. First, Raphael is to preside over the Aurora Society's high-level meeting, which includes demigods. Second, after learning of the deaths of two saints within the Aurora Society, other secret organizations might send saints to demonstrate their power. Third, while the other divine messengers outwardly obey, they secretly disregard Mr. A.

Raphael took a deep breath and realized that he was thinking in the wrong direction; his approach was too passive.

At this moment, we need to do something that will thoroughly shock everyone, not only potential adversaries but also our own people.

But Raphael didn't have any good ideas at the moment.

The next morning, just as Raphael was about to have breakfast, the butler came first and said, "Sir, Director De Winter has arrived and hopes to speak with you."

De Winter was the deputy director of MI9. Raphael frowned. "What's he doing here?"