Adam sat calmly on the wooden desk on it were the books Adam had bought from the book store , bits of the yet to set crimson moon and the gas lamps that laid on the desk contrasted nicely filling the room with a alluring light.
Adam sat on a chair lazily reading through one of the books he had bought today. Worn out by the events of the day
he had already glanced through the book Adrian gave him to read it cleared a couple of thing concerning sacrificial rituals and all the steps and procedures it entails but some if not most of them were already embedded in the knowledge that had resurfaced in his mind in the catacombs especially some honorific names of secretive entities including the necessary materials like candles, ritualistic daggers and some essential oils
He appeared tired as he resigned to a state of hopelessness to his cause.
this wasn't the enthusiastic individual from yesterday but a depressed and anxious fellow.
Adam had already practiced cogitation multiple times to grasp the necessary knowledge of the secret suppliant, he had also received knowledge pertaining to bard and spectator souring his mood even further.
Adam slowly straightened calming his thoughts and began to analyze the information he had received.
A spectator possess sharpened eyesight to properly gauge a target's expressions and body language. They can look at a person strictly from a bystander's perspective, discovering their true thoughts from their expressions, their manners, and their subconscious actions.
Through this, they can accurately figure out connections and draw conclusions from the details they gathered to form an accurate mental model of the target.
Did I do all of this when I analyzed Gabriel conversations with the bartender and during other similar instances like with Rahl? but I did not even analyze their emotions there was no thought processes before I reached a concluded.
Did it all happened subconsciously.
it was just basic instinct? Adam mumbled.
he then moved on the the knowledge of the bard
bards can imbue effects to themselves and allies through their singing, like courage, dispel fear and bring about spiritual recovery. this must have been why valentine and the others woke up it was because of my hums.
no wonder valentine thought I was a bard, he was once a bard too.
the reason why Adam could receive such information was because it's been confirmed that his parents were beyonder from the bard and spectator pathways.
after reviewing all these for a while a though surfaced in his mind
could it be that when i was a kid i was always spectating instead of participating? although i might have gone on social events i most likely only made small talk and did not engage with people choosing to just observe. that would explain why the church of steam and machinery aren't actually in a rush to meet me they are uncertain if I am a true kairon and are busy conducting an investigation before they approach me.
yes such a situation of only observing must have been creepy to the person that was being watched imaging just observing as the world moved before your eyes. That must be the reason why i must have chosen the secret suppliant potion instead of the ones i had inherited to change that life style.
Adam took a deep breath and recalled the knowledge of a secret suppliant.
the secret suppliant is all about being involved and participating either willing or unwilling, ignorance in this pathway is virtually impossible one will always see and hear things one should not see or hear.
Adam grumbled as he had grasped an explanation for what had occured in the catacombs his situation.
the entire thing was just so terrifying to Adam.
He did not dare try to engage in such rituals yet, the previous instance of reciting an honorific name the intense pain he experience was unbearable and something he never wanted to experience without an experienced guide.
with that his attention fell back on the book he was reading As he turned the page, he had reached the section that held details of Emperor Roselle.
It wrote that Emperor Roselle was one of the most powerful historical figures, who brought the light of civilization to an era by investing in the steam engine and bringing the world to an industrial age. He declared himself Emperor Caesar and completely reformed the Intis Republic into an empire, completely subduing the Sauron family due to the assistance of the Church of Steam.
Why Emperor Roselle managed to do all of that, he was quite the intellectual, with all of his ideas and inventions far beyond that era.
He paused for a moment to let that sink in before he continued reading.
In his youth, Roselle was a dramatic and ambitious young man who viewed himself as the protagonist of his era. Driven by a strong spirit of adventure, he explored numerous dangerous regions, colonized the Southern Continent, and even brought about numerous customs and traditions.
The more Adam read, the more fanatic he became. He wanted to be like him. Deep within, he heard this feeling stemmed from the fact that he was a member of the Kairon family that is under the Church.
he thought about the peculiar situation he was in and how the purifiers would handle such an anomaly.
I have to make a name for myself. I cannot just sit here and wait until they've decided what the Church of the Eternal Blazing Sun has planned for me due to my nature.
Adam did not believe that he was truly safe in the Church that was known for the purification of corruption or anything unholy or grotesque.
Adam quietly sighed as he made a decision.
Tomorrow, I will either have to find a job and get a new place to stay or join that charity organization. Then I can later find a means to contact the headquarters of the Church of Steam and Machinery. That will be the most likely place I'll get all of my answers from.
as Adam thought this the door to the room suddenly opened and Adrian walked inside. his face was cherrful but there was a hint of worry and anticipation
Adam looked at him for a while and said.
''what did the deacon say?
well we know so little about your situation and our theories might turn out not to true , the only thig you can do now is wait for a representative of the church of steam to arrive. Adrian said with a sigh as he sat down on the bed.
wait i thought they would be arriving in a week?
Adam said as that what what he recalled Angouleme stated.
well they seemed to have changed their mind and sent a message tonight that they would be arriving withing the next two days.
what? Adam was elated that a representative was coming for him but he was still perplexed by the change do they know what happened to me today?
Adam though quietly and then asked. Adrian did the deacon inform them of what happened in the catacombs?
Yes they did, your case is very sensitive and unlike anything we've ever seen before and that if you ask me . so of course the purifier had to inform them about it, they might know what is going on.
After saying this Adrian went silent for a moment deep in thought.
He was certain that this matter was not simple and that Adam might spark some sort of turmoil between the two main churches of trier.
Adam grasped the underlying meaning of Adrian words and fell into a deep silence as he prepared to change the topic.
During that time when emperor Roselle was in the church of steam was there any mention of the kairon family? Adam asked in anticipation certain there had to have been some association in the past linking his family to Roselle.
I don't know, the church of the god of steam and machinery is the latest church to emerge at the end of the Fourth epoch and were the weakest amongst the others during that time. it was even named the church of the god of craftsmanship then later after emperor Roselle introduced the industrial age was the title changed to steam and machinery Adrian said reveling in the remembrance of history.
so the church of Steam and Machinery is very recent most likely formed with low ranking individuals which decided to stay hidden even till now.
Adam felt enlightened by this it meant that if the church itself had only begun to establish it's position near the end of the fourth epoch ,then perhaps his family status might have only begun near the end of the forth epoch and did not gain too much attention unlike the Sauron and Einhorn family and others that were well known during that time until now.
will the church of Steam want to keep my identity hidden? A sudden arrival of a new Family would likely be problematic from the church as it would invite scrutiny from others and the nobles.
After a few moments Adam recalled an Interesting passage and said Emperor Roselle palace is still intact up till date even after the coup?
Yes it was taken over by the Sauron family and they are the ones that own the place now.
Adrian paused for a while and then continued.
You know there happens to be a place emperor Roselle once visited frequently it could be seen as his second home and serves as a minor tourist sites for private individuals, maybe as a kairon you'll be able to have Access and likely get some of his paperwork .
Adam mulled over it and found it likely if he truly was a member of the kairon family or the church was mistaken and he's not at all.
You and books Adrian isn't the ones on the book shelf right here not enough why would hand written papers be of importance.?
Emperor Roselle wrote in some strange and bizarre language that no one could easily decrypt and as a reader who could easily access language books there was nothing that compared to Roselle's symbols. some say it's some kind of code that only people who know could have understand. Lately there have been people who claimed they had translated the notes and are calling it some sort of diary or journey but I can't trust such sources.
Do you happened to have a page from this book left by emperor Roselle when I meet with the church of steam I can ask them about it surely they would know
What I wonder about is how I'm going to face the church of steam specifically their members I have no idea how they would react to me now that I've lost my memories.
anyways you've been cleared of any immediate danger so you can start taking commissions on your own but only after learning the basic mysticism knowledge beyond just cogitation and sacrificial rituals.
why cant you teach me right now i? Adam asked
i thought that you would be overwhelmed by the ordeal you had today that you would need some time to recover. Adrian replied.
it was just close to the evening time and the sun had only just begin to wane into twilight, Adam was quite tired from the day's events but he could push through.
just because you are a beyonder does not directly give you the corresponding knowledge on mysticism ,only when you have the necessary qualifications can you learn it.
What do you think is the reason the church of steam aren't in a rush to meet me right now a supposed member of the kairon family that they revealed themselves? Adam asked seeking Adrian's opinion
its probably better to just teach you the basic and let the church of steam take over from there. Adrian said honestly.
yes that's true but the church of steam like you said wont be here until two day and the purifier has given me commission and i have already used the money so its best i am well equipped to finish it.
Adrian listened and sighed i guess so.
there are three ways to attain mysticism knowledge one of them is through experimentation, summarization, and enhancement. second, being bestowed by the gods. third, the dangerous murmurs that others cant hear do not only growl and roar senselessly. at times, they will describe some matters regarding mysticism. but that will inevitably lead to corruption.
huh so it was not just figured out from the beginning there was countless experiments and observations taken.
of course in the past there was numerous people blindly concocting potions without the necessary formulas causing them to lose control and go mad on the spot . the formation of the purifiers and the machinery hivemind amongst others to be established to handle beyonder related incidents.
Adam listened attentively as Adrian explained the basics of mysticism, honorific names, deity herbs and the materials and symbols needed for prayers and easy rituals and spiritual creatures.