Nobody can stop me from drawing cards in Gotham!

Chapter 150 High Priest: I have no objection

It's like those things you find in every church—propagating doctrine and praising the glory of the Lord.

This book, which the high priest called a "sacred text," probably served a similar function.

If you want to understand the "Unknown Identity Card" and the "Gatekeeper", starting with ancient texts is a good approach.

These two items were naturally obtained by Jaeger from the High Priest—or rather, by politely asking for them.

In addition, the high priest, who was bound by the Lasso of Truth at the time, was forced to reveal more potentially useful information.

For example, the god they worship—

"He is an existence standing outside the world, an eye that observes through the world, a gate that crosses all realms—"

"Can't you speak like a human being?" Jaeger kicked the high priest. "If you waste any more time on embellishments, not only me, but even the heroine won't let you off the hook."

Upon hearing this, Wonder Woman silently tightened the Lasso of Truth in her hand, almost suffocating the High Priest, whose expression instantly contorted: "—I understand, I understand!"

"But allow me to explain, I didn't intentionally omit God's real name—because it's simply something that ordinary believers wouldn't know!"

"But the sacred texts record that God's true name is inscribed on the gate that crosses dimensions, and only those who are favored by the gods and reach there can know God's true name—" The high priest said, looking at Yeg with some fear.

Upon hearing this, Jaeger looked thoughtful.

The gate that transcends dimensions—could it be the "Gate of Ten Thousand Gates" located in the mysterious misty space?

Come to think of it, I seem to have only focused on the gold locks on top, and didn't really pay attention to whether there was any hidden meaning in the intricate patterns on the door.

It seems I'll have to find time to go back and get it checked.

"Next question." Jaeger pulled himself together. "How exactly does the 'Fog City,' which covers the entire area, work?"

When we were pulled in, where did the others who weren't pulled into Fog City go? And how was Fog City created?

This is also a question that Jaeger is very concerned about. After all, "Mist City" is equivalent to an area-of-effect buff that increases mana, reduces spell cooldown, and also enhances spell effects. He is indeed very envious of it.

As for what the high priest said earlier—that only believers could use it—

Anyway, the [Unknown Identity Card] is in his hands, the messenger is on his side, and the high priest has personally certified that he is a follower. Who dares to say that he is not a believer!

At worst, I'll trust myself; it's not shameful.

The high priest felt uneasy under Yeg's unusually bright gaze and could only explain fearfully, "Mist City is actually a domain created by an extremely complex magic array, and its effect can only last once, for about half a day."

"And within the area affected by Fog City, those who are not drawn into it cannot actually sense the existence of this area."

"In their view, the metropolis is still the same as always, even though, on the side of mysticism, the city has already been completely transformed."

Jaeger thought for a moment, and realized it was probably similar to what he saw in Gotham next door—a gory, blood-soaked, and utterly bizarre "Gotham" when he activated his High Sensational Perspective as a Wizard.

It is the other side of the city that can only be seen from the perspective of the mysticism.

Ordinary Gotham citizens are completely unaware of this aspect of Gotham City.

But thinking about it carefully, it's actually quite good. After all, dealing with the "gatekeepers" in Fog City saves them from causing damage in the real metropolis or involving ordinary citizens.

"As for how to make Fog City—" the High Priest said, "I really can't say even if I were bound by the Lasso of Truth."

"Because this is knowledge that only members who have reached the priest level in the Gatekeeper Order are allowed to have implanted in their brains. If I try to reveal it, my memory will be interfered with, and I will instantly forget the specific manufacturing method —"

"But Your Excellency, given your status, you can naturally access this knowledge by contacting the Order," the High Priest added eagerly.

"—Alright." Jaeger raised an eyebrow at the High Priest's eagerness to pledge his loyalty. "So you are only a small part of the gatekeepers; there is an entire other order."

The number of followers of the "Unknown Identity Card" has actually grown to the point where it can be called a "cult"?

"But now that you've said that, how am I supposed to contact the Order?" Jaeger asked.

"The Gatekeeper's Badge," the High Priest said. "Only by possessing the badge can you be considered a formal member of the Gatekeepers, and by infusing the badge with a little magic, you can sense the approximate direction of the headquarters."

Upon hearing this, Jaeger followed the high priest's instructions and successfully searched the man for the gatekeeper's badge, also taking a sacred text that the man carried with him.

Shortly afterward, the high priest, having no further information to reveal, was knocked unconscious by Wonder Woman and, along with the other believers, bound tightly and handed over to the Metropolitan Police Department, who had been drawn in by the exaggerated effects of "All Curses End."

Although Jaeger had worried at one point whether the Metropolitan Police could really keep an eye on these wizarding madmen—

Fortunately, his status as a "favored one" seemed to have some effect. Before being knocked unconscious, the high priest stammered and promised Jaeger that he would never escape from prison and would obediently accept the police's handling of the matter.

The fear in his eyes suggested that the consequences of disobeying Jaeger might be far more terrifying than simply being arrested.

But would Jaeger simply believe his promise? Obviously not.

Some "gatekeepers" left behind a fog for surveillance, to prevent further trouble.

After the "Gatekeepers" were arrested, Jaeger bid farewell to Wonder Woman and began controlling [Jaeger Winchester].

As we returned to the hotel, the perspective shifted to that of [Landon Parrels].

This led to the scene where Langdon called Clark and Lois, who had missed the plot, to his office to hear Wonder Woman recount everything that had happened in the Fog City, the connection between the "Gatekeeper" and the Escalade Trophy, and the ins and outs of the series of events in Metropolis over the past few days.

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