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Daly didn't immediately answer Hobert's question. Instead, she looked into Hobert's eyes and said, "I need you to answer two questions for me first."
Hobert sat on Daly's side and said, "Go ahead."
"Why are you helping Dunn?" Daly asked. "According to my investigation, you only met Dunn a few times in Tingen City. Yet, you're willing to take such a big risk to help him?"
Hobert leaned back in his chair and smiled. "I didn't expect you to have investigated me."
"As a friend, I won't reveal your secrets to the Church," Daly said seriously. "But as a 'Red Glove,' I naturally need to have a comprehensive understanding and evaluation of you."
Hobert spread his hands. "Alright, that's your job after all."
He crossed his legs and said, "As you can see, Backlund is shrouded in mist. In fact, it's not just Backlund, but the entire human world is shrouded in the mist of humanity and madness."
"However, there are always some rays of light that can pierce through the mist and shine on the dim earth."
"Dunn is that light, so I will save him."
Don't ask for details. If you ask, it's just, do you believe in the light?
Daly nodded slowly, noncommittal to this answer. "Then, what method did you use to revive Dunn? What are the side effects?"
Mainly, she felt that Dunn seemed to have changed drastically, which made her wonder if it was really Dunn. She had handled many cases where people wanted to use evil gods to revive their families, resulting in tragedies.
The process of her acquaintance with Hobert, the Beyonder cases she handled, was about the Henry couple wanting to revive their son, but their son turned into a zombie, and the couple also died in the ritual.
"When Captain Dunn died, I asked 'The Creator' to preserve some of his flesh, as well as his Beyonder characteristics and spirit body." Regarding this, Hobert told the truth:
"Later, I met a 'Classical Alchemist' and asked her to use Captain Dunn's flesh to refine a body. Then, using the Beyonder characteristics as a medium, the soul was fused with the flesh, forming the current Dunn."
"It can be said that whether it's the body or the soul, it's almost identical to Dunn himself. Even he himself feels that there is no discomfort at all."
"Oh, and by the way, I also helped him treat his hair loss problem."
In the corruption incident that occurred in the Boklun Mountain Manor before, Daly and Leonard already knew that Hobert was a devotee of "The Creator," so they could safely mention "The Creator's" help in front of Daly.
Hobert picked up the teapot, intending to pour Daly a cup of tea, but realizing that the tea was already cold, he put the teapot down again. "As for the side effects, it consumes a 'Stone of Life' every year."
"But don't worry about this. I have a good relationship with the Church of the Earth Mother, so I'll take care of the 'Stone of Life' matter."
"Another thing is that Captain Dunn's current state is almost impossible to lose control, but it's also very difficult to advance."
He finally said, "When Captain Dunn had just 'awakened,' I asked him for his opinion on whether to revive him. At first, he really didn't have the idea of reviving."
"Until I mentioned that the people in the Southern Colson area who were being persecuted by some secret organizations were in great need of someone to help me train a group of decent official Beyonders, Dunn decided to stay and help me."
"After living in this picturesque town for a long time, Dunn gradually fell in love with it, and his temperament seemed to have changed somewhat."
"However, I think it's a change for the better, at least he knows how to enjoy life."
Daly fell into a long silence. After about two or three minutes, she said, "Just now, I thought that as long as he was alive, that was enough, but suddenly I also desperately hope to live here."
She asked Hobert, "Do you think Dunn can accept me?"
Hobert spread his hands. "That's a matter between you two. I can't give you any advice."
"As a friend, I can only help you say goodbye to your previous life and stay here if you want to stay in Southern Colson."
"I'm willing to stay," Daly said immediately.
The previous life and death separation made Daly cherish this opportunity very much. Even if she still couldn't be with Dunn, Daly would be satisfied if she could see him often.
"Don't you ask me how to let you stay?"
Daly smiled and said, "Do I look like I don't trust you that much?"
Hobert said with a chuckle, "Yes!"
...
That night, Dunn finished dinner with his students and saw Hobert on the dark street on his way home: "Is that Daly?"
Hobert smiled helplessly. He knew when he heard Dunn's lecture that Dunn used his spiritual perception to determine that it was Daly: "Sorry, I didn't say hello to you before bringing her here."
"No, I want to thank you," Dunn said. "I've been thinking about a lot of things during this time, especially in terms of feelings. My previous performance was like, like a coward."
Hobert said, "I can probably guess your state of mind at the time."
"After all, you are engaged in a job where you may lose your life at any time. In order to avoid the sadness of the living, you are not very dare to express your emotions."
"There is no cowardice or cowardice in this, it's just that you have seen too many partings of life and death, and you don't want the people you love to bear such pain."
Dunn didn't refute, but was silent for a while before asking, "Is she, is she okay?"
"She has been seeking opportunities to avenge you," Hobert replied. "I learned that her next revenge action has a great risk, so I brought her to see you."
Dunn smiled wryly.
"However, she now has other plans," Hobert smiled. "She plans to go back to complete her last task, then say goodbye to her past life, and move here to live with a new identity."
Dunn looked at Hobert's back: "Thank you."
Hobert didn't look back, but showed a bright smile: "You're welcome!"
...
The next day, Hobert in Backlund learned that Klein, Leonard, and Daly had taken an airship to the Southern Continent.
Of course, they didn't know each other's identities, but they happened to hitch a ride with the military.
Not long after they went to the Southern Continent, Leonard first asked a messenger to send a letter to Hobert.
The content of the letter was very simple. He had contacted Klein and found clues to Ince Zangwill. They were tracking him down separately.
Hobert replied: I also hope to participate in this revenge. If you find Zangwill's trace, write to me immediately.
That afternoon, Klein sent another letter to Hobert, also stating that he had found clues to Ince Zangwill. If he got his exact whereabouts, please Hobert provide some help.
Hobert replied: If you don't call me to besiege Ince Zangwill, you don't treat me as a friend. I will hit you once every time I see you in the future! Pray to 'The Creator' in case of emergency, write to me if you are not in a hurry!
After sealing the letter, Hobert summoned Klein's messenger, Reinette Tinekerr, wearing a long black dress and carrying four heads in her hand, from the spirit world.
After Hobert gave the letter to Her, he said, "The cost of this letter will be paid by the recipient."
Reinette's four heads said: "You... really... are... friends... both... so... thrifty..."
...
Southern Continent.
After learning that Hobert chose the "cash on delivery" form, Klein was stunned.
After paying the messenger a gold coin, he murmured to himself: "Didn't I make it clear in the letter? Sending a letter requires paying gold coins!"
...
Hobert in Backlund has also been very busy recently. In addition to continuing to implement his investment, he is also constantly receiving new orders.
These new orders all come from his "shareholder group."
Especially on July 12, the big light bulb that had been lit in "Order Square" for 43 days went out.
The middle class once again set off a wave of ordering light bulbs!
It has been lit for 43 consecutive days! This made them very confident in the quality of 'Earl's Light' bulbs.
At the same time, the people around "Order Square" felt very uncomfortable, and the entire square became dark again.
So on the evening of the 13th, when Hobert was invited to attend a small dance party hosted by Earl Hall, the mayor of Backlund proposed the idea of building circuit lights around "Order Square."
Other councilors and nobles who attended the dance party also expressed their willingness to promote relevant construction plans.
Some councilors also said that they would try to promote the intention of installing electric lights in their departments!
Then in the future, "Earl's Light" will receive a continuous stream of street lights and government departments installing electric lights business. This is the benefit of having a 'shareholder group'. Orders for this kind of government construction will be delivered to your door.
At the same time, shareholders reminded Hobert that someone was already imitating light bulbs, so he asked him to find a way to prevent counterfeiting.
This reminded Hobert: "This matter is very serious and must be handled properly!"
After finishing the business, Audrey, wearing a light green dress, showed her youthful beauty and complained: "Since 'Earl's Light' started construction, you have become the protagonist of the banquet, and it has become difficult to say a word to you."
Hobert smiled and said: "I actually want to make similar complaints, but that would be a bit irresponsible. After all, so many people have invested in 'Earl's Light', and I always have to be responsible for their interests."
Audrey nodded first to show her understanding, and then whispered: "Let's go out for barbecue again when we have time. During this time, I asked the chef to make many kinds of barbecue, but it's always not as delicious as the barbecue you made."
"No problem," Hobert agreed readily: "I also want to eat one recently."
"Well, let me think about it. I seem to be quite busy recently. How about Saturday night?"
"Okay!"
After agreeing to enjoy the food together, the dance party ended soon.
The next day, Hobert announced something that shocked Backlund and even the entire Loen.
In the Backlund Morning Post, Hobert published the following announcement: In order to alleviate the public's urgent need for light bulbs, factories that are interested in producing light bulbs and wires can purchase the technology of light bulbs and wires from 'Earl's Light' for 1 pound!
This is basically equivalent to publishing the manufacturing process of light bulbs and wires!
For a time, the factory owners in Backlund couldn't sit still and spent money to buy the three-year patent right.
It doesn't matter whether you make light bulbs or not, get the technology first.
Many shareholders of "Earl's Light" also expressed their incomprehension and went to the Earl's Mansion to ask Hobert, but Hobert didn't see anyone.
Hobert even rejected all banquets, dance parties, salons and other invitations. Many people speculated that Hobert regretted making the light bulb technology public. Others speculated that Hobert was brewing a new business plan.
In fact, Hobert is preparing to accept the affairs of Jonathan and others. They have made preparations and are waiting to take the opportunity to gather together on the next blood moon to revolt.
At that time, they will directly pray to "The Creator" and immediately flee to Southern Colson after the blood moon ends.
At that time, the remaining forces of the Theosophy Order will come to chase them at any time, and the Demoness Sect will not let it go.
Of course, Hobert would not put these time bombs in Southern Colson, which he regarded as the foundation, so more than a month ago, Hobert asked Corwin to assign manpower to build wooden houses on the shipyard island, preparing to temporarily settle Jonathan and others there first.
If a Beyonder war breaks out, it will not damage the cities and towns that have been built with great difficulty.
As for the Demoness Sect's attack, it is not so easy to resolve.
Hobert is preparing to take this opportunity to see if he can trick the Demoness Sect, in order to avenge the previous smog incident in Backlund.
There are personal grievances in this. After all, Hobert was beaten badly by the "Demoness of Despair," and he has always been brooding about it.
Although that "Demoness of Despair" has been killed by him, he still has no good feelings for the Demoness Sect.
Of course, the main reason is that the entire Backlund, and even the members of the Tarot Club, may have forgotten the tens of thousands of people who died in the smog.
But Hobert has never forgotten, the street full of corpses, the despair of people struggling before their lives, is still very clear in Hobert's mind.
At that time, Hobert made up his mind that he must do something for those who died in the smog, otherwise he would not know what he was getting stronger for.
Having the power to resist in the doomsday is a great motivation, but Hobert does not want himself to have too much divinity, like the Beyonders in those secret organizations, without any human temperature.
After the Backlund smog incident, Hobert permanently listed George III, the Demoness Sect, and the Aurora Order on his list of enemies.
But as a person who has received "external Confucianism and internal Legalism" education, Hobert knows the truth that "a gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late", so he has not acted for more than half a year.
Now Hobert feels that the time is relatively ripe, and it is natural to take revenge.
Or rather, when he decided to accept Jonathan and others, Hobert already had a series of plans.
Later, he met the Tony family and the complete surrender of the Tudor family, which made the plan gradually become more secure.
Now the only problem is, if the Demoness Sect is beaten in a hurry, will the Primordial Demoness take action?
Regarding this question, Hobert decided to pray to the Evernight Goddess and the Earth Mother before taking action, so as to avoid the Primordial Demoness really descending on Southern Colson.
As for the rewards for these two deities, Hobert believed that if it was just to prevent the descent of the Primordial Demoness, he could give a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact. Hobert currently has ten of this level of Sealed Artifacts, so there's no pressure to "pay" with them.
If anyone were to go head-to-head with the Primordial Demoness, Hobert would not hesitate to sacrifice "0-70" to express his determination to fight to the end with the Demoness Sect.
...
Time came to the night of July 15th. Hobert, holding the already sleeping Fors in his arms, was about to think about the Longtail Island when suddenly his spirituality sensed something and he looked out the window.
The crimson moon was rapidly becoming redder. This was the signal for Jonathan and the others to "rebel!"
Fors's spirituality was also touched, and she suddenly sat up, her mature and beautiful nude body exposed to Hobert: "It's the Blood Moon!"
"That's right!" Hobert had already gotten up, quickly put on his clothes, and picked up his cane: "I have to go prepare quickly. I can't stay by your side."
After saying that, he quickly kissed Fors on the forehead and disappeared from the bedroom of Greenery Manor.
Fors also quickly tidied her hair, put on a robe, and prepared to pray to the "Creator" at any moment.
...
Hobert didn't go far, just to the study of the lord's mansion. Just as he instructed the butler, Allen, to act according to the previous plan, he heard the prayers coming from the "Nation of Disorder".
To prevent any mistakes on this day, Hobert had instructed the butler, Allen, in advance on who to invite to preside over the situation, what corresponding preparations to make, and so on.
However, Hobert certainly wouldn't tell Allen the entire plan, only what Allen needed to do.
Entering the "Nation of Disorder" and sitting on the "Iron Throne," Hobert indeed saw three unfamiliar stars appearing in the pool in front of him.
Hobert immediately spread his spirituality to the first unfamiliar star. He saw Jonathan praying to the "Creator."
The Intelligentsia has a tradition: when they realize the Blood Moon is about to happen, Jonathan and other demigods, as well as the "Travelers," will quickly use "Travel" to gather family members together as much as possible.
Only by doing this can the Primordial Demoness effectively protect them during the Blood Moon. When they didn't do this at the beginning, many family members failed to receive any protection during the Blood Moon.
Hobert could roughly guess the reason behind this: Each time interrupting the whispers of the Blood Moon takes some time. If it were a true god, they would be able to protect hundreds of people at the same time. However, the Primordial Demoness's condition is not good, and some of her abilities are inferior to those of true gods, so she can only protect a portion of people.
For Beyonders of other pathways, it is almost impossible to do this, but for members of the Abraham family, it is not difficult to do so.
First of all, Beyonders of this pathway have very high spirituality. As long as the crimson moon changes, they can sense it, especially Jonathan and other "middle-sequence" Beyonders. They can sense it even before the Blood Moon begins to form.
After that, they will immediately begin to "transport" family members. The "Traveler" can bring two people into the spirit world at a time, while Jonathan can bring ten people into the spirit world.
As for Sequence 6, they generally record several "travels" in advance and use them at this time.
So, it doesn't take long for members of the Intelligentsia in a certain area to gather together.
The preparations that Jonathan said he was going to make earlier were to transfer family members who had the intention of "rebellion" to the "jurisdiction" of the three demigods participating in the rebellion under legitimate reasons, and to arrange everyone's families to South Colson as much as possible with appropriate reasons.
Of course, for the sake of Concealment, Jonathan only informed the other two demigods about the rebellion. Others only roughly knew that they were going to break away from the Demoness Sect, but they didn't know how to break away specifically.
In addition, several "Demonesses of Affliction" who also wanted to break away from the Demoness Sect did not know the details either. Jonathan promised to notify them during the rebellion.
However, for safety's sake, he would definitely transfer his family members away before notifying them, in case there were people among them who were loyal to the Demoness Sect.
So, Hobert saw from the True Vision that there were dozens of members of the Abraham family around Jonathan.
To give them enough shock, Hobert simply allowed the "Creator's" figure to appear above their heads.
...
The crimson moon gradually became blood-red, and that whisper seemed like it would appear in their ears at any moment.
Jonathan, surrounded by everyone, prayed to the "Creator" over and over again. The surrounding family members were very nervous!
Suddenly, everyone's spirituality seemed to realize something, and they all looked up at the top of their heads.
A solid figure appeared in mid-air. The figure sat on a throne made of swords, wearing armor emitting a black, holy light, and wearing a crown that also emitted a holy light. Unfortunately, they couldn't see the other person's face clearly, and could only see the other person's eyes flickering with black mist!
He exuded a holy radiance, as if he could end all chaos, and as if he could bring complete chaos.
Jonathan was also very shocked by this scene. He had received several "divine revelations," but he could basically only feel great pressure and could not see any image at all.
So, Jonathan's image of the gods was actually very vague. At this moment, he and the other family members realized that the image of the gods was so tall and holy.
At this time, a huge sense of oppression came over them, and the full majesty shocked everyone's hearts!
The majestic aura exuded by the "Creator" made people unconsciously lower their heads and want to surrender unconsciously.
Soon, this sense of oppression disappeared, and everyone looked at the top of their heads somewhat blankly, and sure enough, there was nothing there.
Many people suddenly became a little bewildered and uneasy, as if they had lost their due protection.
After about half a minute, a family member pointed out the window and said, "Look, the Blood Moon has formed!"
But they didn't hear any whispers in their ears.
"Praise the Creator!" Someone suddenly said!
This praise was echoed by everyone: "Praise the Creator!"
...
Hobert used this half-minute to spread his spirituality to the other two stars one after another. In addition to allowing the image of the "Creator" to appear, he also used "tampering + distortion" to change the density of spirituality around them, which was not enough to support the spread of whispers.
Because Fors didn't need to show the image of the "Creator," it only took two seconds for her to get rid of the Blood Moon's intrusion.
This Blood Moon was shorter, lasting only about twenty minutes. Hobert paid close attention to the situation of Jonathan and others, and Hobert did not return to the real world until the Blood Moon ended.
Under Hobert's prior deployment, Allen had sent people to invite Mayor Corwin and Deputy Mayor Donna, and organized the corresponding personnel to do a good job of reception.
So, when Hobert came to the front yard, it was already brightly lit.
Hobert sat down on the chair prepared for him in front of the main hall, and Fors also came at this time, sitting next to Hobert.
At this time, Jonathan led the first batch of members who rebelled and appeared in the center of the yard.
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