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The "Prohibition," "Imprisonment," and "Flogging" powers at the Judge level were directly strengthened into rules formulated for the Disciplinary Knight, with their casting range and intensity continuously increasing as the potion was further digested.
The three altars around him seemed to have been destroyed by an invisible force, becoming dilapidated, and the three Beyonder characteristics of different Sequences on the altars also became dim.
Even without using the divination pendulum, Aaron could tell that the residual spiritual imprints on these three Beyonder characteristics had been significantly consumed, as if they had borne the "Punishment" Aaron suffered after taking the potion.
After destroying the engraved array and altars, and collecting the Beyonder characteristics, since the ritual was over, Aaron planned to return to Osel to gift the Winner Beyonder characteristic to Ricciardo.
When they were in Bansy Harbor, Ricciardo and Will Auceptin contributed a lot. This could be considered a thank you for Will Auceptin's help, and coincidentally, he could learn from the Snake of Fate what exactly happened in Bansy Harbor after they left.
As for the Wraith Beyonder characteristic, Aaron planned to sell it to Miss Sharron. Of course, if she was willing to increase the price, the extracted low-to-mid Sequence Zombie, Werewolf, and other Beyonder characteristics could also be sold as a package.
Aaron intended to reward the Reaper and the previously acquired Marionettist Beyonder characteristic to Glenn Will and Darren Sherlot as a reward for their work during this period.
As his true core subordinates, they and the personal guard they brought were the focus of Aaron's cultivation.
The deputy director who was previously transferred from Lloyd City was a demigod from the Royal Family. As for why he was transferred, Aaron guessed it might be to return to Backlund to guard the Blood Emperor's secret mausoleum.
Although he had been transferred, there were still many Royal Family supporters within the Paranormal Court. To prevent some of his orders or plans from being outwardly obeyed but inwardly defied, Aaron immediately reprimanded the Chief Judge.
He also reorganized the personal guard, specially brought from Osel, into an enforcement team directly under his command.
After dealing with the traces, Aaron opened the door. The sky outside the window had already begun to lighten.
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Southwest of the Berserk Sea, in the waters west of the Southern Continent, the East Tucker Fleet, which had completed its resupply at Seros Island a few days ago, had passed through the safe channel and left the Berserk Sea.
Standing on the flagship deck, which was covered in mysterious symbols, Gusman Weil, clad in pure black armor, quietly looked at the distant sea. A moment later, he asked:
"When will the fleet reach Nikiforus in West Balam?"
Soro Bint, the deputy captain of the Duke's personal guard, respectfully replied:
"Today is March 5th. After leaving the Berserk Sea, our speed can continue to increase. If nothing unexpected happens in between, we can arrive in ten days at the earliest."
"Nothing unexpected?" A strange expression flashed across Gusman Weil's stern face, and then he asked:
"How is the continent doing recently? Have there been any new intelligence reports?"
Soro Bint pondered for a moment and answered in detail:
"Although the situation in Nikiforus, West Balam, is currently tense, there are only small-scale conflicts, and no demigod battles have occurred. Intis currently shows no signs of intervening."
"However, incidents are constantly occurring in the ancient forest bordering the East Bayran family's colony and Feysac. Lord Joseph has intervened multiple times to block the Archbishop of the Church of the God of Combat, and the situation is not optimistic."
He glanced at the Duke's expressionless face and then said:
"However, His Lordship arrived in Lloyd City a few days ago and eliminated a Sequence 5 of the Feysac Empire on the very first day."
Looking at the Duke, whose expression had softened, Soro Bint's face showed admiration. He took out a thick telegram from his backpack and handed it to Gusman Weil:
"His Lordship also implemented the laws he promulgated there. I have already read them; although they are a bit nascent, they are indeed very practical. Your Lordship's wisdom fills this humble servant with admiration."
Gusman Weil raised his eyebrows, took it with great interest, looked at the prominent title on the first page—"General Law Code"—and began to read it carefully. The more he read, the more solemn his expression became.
He had originally thought that the laws Aaron proposed and implemented in Lloyd City were merely borrowing from or modifying the laws of the East Tucker colony or the Northern Continent, but as he read, he discovered this was not the case.
Currently, the most influential law in the Northern Continent is the "Civil Code", which was proposed, formulated, and promulgated by Roselle more than 100 years ago. Even today, the laws of various countries and even colonial legal systems bear the shadow of the "Civil Code".
This "General Law Code" includes, but is not limited to, land law, criminal law, civil law, commercial law, etc. Although some parts are slightly nascent, it is undeniable that this is the prototype of a mature legal code.
The core idea of the "General Law Code" is that past precedents have a decisive influence on future judgments. Judges will make decisions on new cases based on precedents or examples of similar past cases.
This greatly enhances the authority of the Judge and also perfectly aligns with the acting requirements of the Arbiter Pathway. With the blessing of Beyonder powers, the speed of re-establishing order will be faster.
Its precedents can provide widely applicable guidance, and its conservatism also ensures that laws will not be changed arbitrarily. It is quite suitable for the current turbulent colonial areas of the Southern Continent and also suitable for eliminating the impact of external colonial expansion.
Although there may be issues with the timeliness of precedents in the future, this is not a problem in the short term, and the current scope of application is only Lloyd City.
As for Roselle's "Civil Code", it focuses more on the systematicness and completeness of legal texts; the two have fundamental differences at their roots.
Gusman Weil, who was still a Sequence 4, had a somewhat complex expression. Being very familiar with the Arbiter Pathway, he instantly understood the significance of this "General Law Code": it was the cornerstone for Aaron's advancement to a demigod.
On one hand, he was proud that his child could formulate such a legal code, and on the other hand, he felt a bit melancholic, thinking that Aaron, who was still an ordinary person a year ago, was now preparing for the demigod ritual, while he, the father, was still a Sequence 4.
However, recalling the ancestor's message a few days ago, a trace of fervor flashed in Gusman Weil's eyes:
"Whether I can seize the opportunity to become a Sequence 3 War Bishop depends on this trip to the Southern Continent..."
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Lloyd City, Duke's Mansion. Aaron stood by the window, gazing eastward, in the direction of the East Tucker colony. Behind him was Darren Sherlot, dressed in casual clothes.
"How effective is the promulgation and implementation of the "General Law Code" in Lloyd City? I want to hear the most truthful situation."
Darren nodded and respectfully began:
"Thanks to the deterrence of His Lordship killing those two Sequence 5s, although some of them still listen to orders but not commands, they no longer dare to obstruct us."
"But Lloyd City itself has a mixed bag of forces, the south is often harassed by highland rebels, and the west borders the Intis colony."
"Therefore, although the code you promulgated is currently effective in the inner city, in the outer city, especially in the areas near the west and south, gangs are mixed, and their backers are not small, only following their own rules."
Aaron withdrew his gaze from the east, exuded an aura of authority, and snorted coldly:
"Aren't they just a few big nobles and the Royal Family's black gloves? If they block my path and don't repent, there's no need to be polite with them, understand?"
Looking at Darren, who lowered his head and dared not speak, Aaron softened his tone and said faintly:
"Glenn Will should be able to complete his advancement ritual tomorrow and become a Sequence 5. I have already bestowed the Marionettist Beyonder characteristic upon you."
"How is your Faceless potion digestion now? How much longer will it take?"
Darren breathed a sigh of relief, but still dared not look up, responding in a low voice:
"Thanks to the acting method bestowed by His Lordship, I can complete the digestion and attempt advancement in at most one month. It's just the mermaid mentioned in the advancement ritual..."
Aaron nodded with satisfaction, looking at his loyal personal guard and smiling:
"Mermaids are indeed very rare now. There might still be some in the ruins of the God of Combat east of the Sonia Sea."
"However, as far as I know, the Church of the Evernight Goddess also keeps some mermaids. I can talk to the Archbishop. I hope you don't disappoint my trust and expectations."
"Continue to promote the "General Law Code" here in Lloyd City. This is very important to me."
"The situation in East and West Balam is unstable now. For a long time in the future, I may often not be in Lloyd City. If there are important matters, contact my messenger."
Looking at His Lordship, whose figure suddenly disappeared, Darren's tense nerves finally relaxed, and he was excited by Aaron's promise just now.
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Osel, East Tucker Manor. Aaron first came to the underground hall to retrieve his "Sun Chaser Scepter."
Looking around the underground hall, which had returned to normal, Aaron looked at Varna Weil on the bronze throne, and finally couldn't help but ask curiously:
"How many Beyonder characteristics were extracted from that Weather Warlock?"
Varna glanced at Aaron, whose face was full of anticipation, and feeling the unique aura of a Disciplinary Knight, he nodded with satisfaction and threw over a crystal enveloped in flames:
"One Sequence 2 Beyonder characteristic, two Sequence 3 Beyonder characteristics, and two Sequence 4 Beyonder characteristics. I didn't continue below the demigod level. They are all in that crystal; you can deal with them as you see fit."
"I hit the jackpot, truly worthy of an angel, it's a huge windfall..." This thought flashed through Aaron's mind instantly. He skillfully took the crystal of mixed Beyonder characteristics and put it away.
Seeming to guess what he would ask, Varna continued without waiting for Aaron to speak:
"One of the Sequence 3 War Bishop Beyonder characteristics will be bestowed upon your father. The response to the war in West Balam will proceed according to our original plan."
"I have also informed Gusman Weil of the details. As for whether he can seize the opportunity to successfully advance, that depends on him."
Having gotten the answer he wanted, Aaron's face also broke into a smile. Then, as if he thought of something, he coughed lightly:
"That... when you make a move in West Balam, could you please let me know? I want to do something at that time."
Varna looked at Aaron and the "Sun Chaser Scepter" beside him with a slight headache, but finally nodded.
Without delay, Aaron directly teleported away and arrived outside the room he had previously arranged for Ricciardo.
The door was already open. Ricciardo, blindfolded, seemed to have anticipated Aaron's arrival. After making a gesture to invite him in, he sat on the sofa.
Looking at the black cloth, Aaron clicked his tongue. After sitting on the sofa, he took out Enzo's Winner Beyonder characteristic and said with a smile:
"In the Southern Continent, he unluckily ran into me, so I conveniently dealt with him. It can be considered revenge for your Fate Council."
"This Beyonder characteristic will be extra compensation for your help in Bansy Harbor last time. Coincidentally, I have something to consult with your President. I contacted Him but received no response."
Not refusing Aaron's good intentions, Ricciardo, with a complex mood, accepted the Beyonder characteristic on the table and took out a silver disc, placing it on the table:
"A few days after the last battle ended, I received a dream revelation from the President, learning that He is currently being pursued by a powerful enemy. To conceal His whereabouts, He is no longer responding."
"However, there is another way to contact Him, but this is a capability possessed only by high-Sequence powerhouses of the Fate Pathway, so I need to assist."
After getting Aaron's consent, Ricciardo used his own blood to engrave complex symbols on the silver disc. With the influx of spirituality, the silver disc transformed into an illusory, scaleless long snake and drilled into Ricciardo's body.
Aaron, sitting opposite, instantly felt a second of trance until he heard a familiar voice and reacted:
"You've really caused me a lot of trouble. You need to pay more, understand?"
Aaron was silent for a moment, then asked with some uncertainty:
"You... are you the President now?"
"Ricciardo" snorted, saying very unhappily:
"Nonsense. If it weren't to help you, would I be in such trouble?"
"I had hidden well enough, but that hateful smelly snake Ouroboros still discovered my tracks."
Aaron's heart skipped a beat. Before he could ask, he heard the subsequent explanation.
"However, that guy can only confirm that I am in Backlund. The specific information has not been leaked, and He dares not make a big fuss in Backlund."
"But I still need to be cautious. At least, after that guy leaves Backlund, our contact won't be so troublesome."
Aaron breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, then asked:
"Mr. President, I want to know what exactly happened in Bansy Harbor after we left? I heard that it has been listed as a forbidden zone by the Church of the Lord of Storms."
Upon hearing this question, "Ricciardo" made a strange clicking sound with his tongue, and with a mischievous smile, he began:
"Hehe, that smelly snake Ouroboros fought with the Pope of the Church of the Lord of Storms."
"You don't need to know the specific process. You just need to know that the sea area near Bansy Harbor is now completely enveloped by 'Fate Cycle.' Ouroboros seems to have discovered something and deliberately isolated that area from the outside world."
"In short, stay away from Bansy Harbor, and you should also behave yourself recently. If anything happens, I won't have time to help you."
"Ricciardo will also leave here soon. If there are other matters during this period, I will have him contact your messenger."
Aaron coughed lightly, feeling a bit awkward. Knowing that the Snake of Fate was currently in a difficult situation, he gave up the idea of asking for help.
Anyway, with his current Sequence, above the dark golden mist, and with the "Sun Chaser Scepter," he was enough to complete his plan.
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