After Odis's advancement, the number of "intelligent puppets" in the "wilderness of knowledge" suddenly increased from two to one hundred.
Odis even planned to build them a workshop so that they could work hard to create wealth for him.
He hadn't expected that the "mystical scholar," who wasn't good at creating clones, would suddenly acquire so many "intelligent clones."
Odis strongly suspected that this was an ability that could only be acquired at the Sequence 2 level. After all, the biggest characteristic of the "angels" of this path was that they could "inform the information" and use the ability of "information" to create clones.
Despite the doubts, the work that needed to be arranged could not be neglected.
First, they attempted to create advanced scrolls, and then they exported extraordinary weapons from the "Forsaken Lands."
They also have the capacity to manufacture a batch of weapons such as "extraordinary machine guns," "extraordinary machine guns," and "portable spirit wave cannons."
To minimize the risk of leaks, this kind of thing can be made in the "knowledge wilderness" rather than being manufactured elsewhere.
Odis's second ability is to obtain extraordinary properties from the "Wilderness of Knowledge," and he can know the corresponding potion recipe with just one glance!
This means that he will no longer be restricted by potion recipes when developing his own power.
The third capability is the protection provided by the "Knowledge Wilderness," which is protection provided in the real world.
From then on, Odis no longer had to worry that the "Eye of Secrets" would see things it shouldn't see and thus be corrupted.
However, it cannot filter out all pollution and influences; the current upper limit of protection it can provide is at the level of a true god.
Fortunately, if there is contamination from the ancient levels, the spirit will issue a warning, reminding Odis to close the "Eye of Secrets".
The fourth ability is that Odis can finally use the "Wilderness of Knowledge" to perform "sacrifice" and "gifting" operations.
"Source Castle" grants Odis the abilities that Klein already possessed at Sequence 9 level.
This makes the "Lord of Mysteries" seem more like a "legitimate" evil god.
While none of these four abilities are particularly impressive, they are all highly practical.
After confirming all her new abilities, Odis picked up the "Hermit" card from the shelf and looked at the Sequence 3 page:
Sequence 3: The Prophet
Main materials: a pair of eyes of a colorful pterosaur, and the gaseous brain of a phantom multi-bodied insect.
Supporting materials: 120 ml of blood from a colorful pterosaur, the liquid brain of a phantom multi-bodied worm, and observational records of the fates of at least three ordinary people.
Ritual: Based on the clues and conditions obtained, make a prophecy about the future world. The more accurate and clear the prophecy, the better its effect.
Odis mainly observed the promotion ceremony so he could prepare in advance.
When he saw the ceremony before, he felt that it didn't need any preparation. He could now predict that a world war would break out this winter and a far-reaching divine war would take place next summer.
He could even "predict" the outcome of the "war of gods".
But there is a question: since this was something Odis already knew, could it be considered a prophecy?
This concept is actually quite vague. For example, Odis could have made a prophecy: that ordinary people all over the world will eventually die.
Is this both a "prophecy" and a fact? Can it be used as a promotion ceremony?
Or rather, Odis's real question was whether this prophecy could be considered a prophecy at all.
Odis pondered for a moment and felt he should consult Bernadette.
With this in mind, the very proactive Odis simply returned to the real world, took a look around, and felt that her condition was not bad, so she directly "traveled" to the city of Wotai.
After arriving in Wotai City, Odis belatedly realized that he could now use his "reproduction" ability to "travel".
For example, the ability to "reproduce" Cloud Release, Water Release, Earth Release, etc., is unknown.
But now was not the time to think about that. He quickly went to Bernadette's door, knocked, and the door creaked open. There was no one inside; it must have been the "mysterious queen" who commanded the "invisible servants" to open the door.
As soon as Odis entered, Bernadette, who was sitting on the sofa, looked at the clouds in the sky outside and said, "Congratulations!"
She paused for a moment and then said, "You are the person I have seen promoted the fastest."
There is no other.
As Odis closed the door, he said, "Just lucky."
"Luck is also an important ability." Bernadette smiled slightly. "It seems you have something you want to discuss with me?"
"Yes," Odis said, "I want to know what 'prophecy' means…"
Then he voiced his doubts.
Bernadette said, "'All ordinary people will die' is a description of a fact, not a 'prophecy'."
She paused for a moment, then explained further: "So-called prophecy is, first and foremost, something that hasn't happened yet. It's a mystical prediction about the development of events and personal fate, rather than a description of facts that have obvious and strong regularities."
"For example, descriptions like 'the sun will rise tomorrow morning' are regular facts and not prophecies. But if you say 'when the sun rises tomorrow, so-and-so's fate will undergo a huge change,' that is a prophecy."
"Mystical prophecies are revelations obtained through observation of the 'river of destiny' or by combining information and conditions obtained in the spirit world. Such prophecies can leave certain traces in the spirit world."
"If future events or personal fates unfold in the direction of the prophecy, then this trace will become exceptionally 'profound'."
Odis understood: things that didn't happen, in the spirit world there are only corresponding messages, but no corresponding traces. As long as something leaves no trace, it meets the requirements of prophecy.
In other words, Odis only needs to make a prophecy that a world war will occur this winter to fulfill the requirements of the ritual.
Because this was something Odis already knew, not a prophecy, but it was something that hadn't happened yet, and there was no corresponding trace of it in the spirit world.
Such events can be used for "prediction".
Then, Odis and Bernadette went to the cabin on the island of Cruz for dinner that evening. Afterwards, Odis returned to her room and searched around in the "wilderness of knowledge" for a while, finally finding the things she needed for dinner.
He sat by the window, watching the clouds in the sky slowly drift by, dissipate, and reform. Sometimes he felt excited, sometimes he felt uneasy, and he even lost his appetite for lunch.
Around 4 p.m., Odis arrived at Cruz Island, had someone buy some seafood from the fish market, made a seafood platter that he had been wanting to eat for a long time, and also grilled a fish.
When Bernadette arrived around 6 p.m., she sensed that something was off.
Instead of turning on the "Spirit Storage Crystal Lamp," they lit candles.
Odis had already prepared dinner and was waiting for Bernadette's arrival.
Normally, Odis would arrive around the same time as her, and the two of them would chat while preparing dinner.
Now Bernadette has started helping out and seems to enjoy the process.
However, she doesn't make a move when others are present, such as when Cattleya was there that day.
Bernadette was only taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Advancing to demigod is a big deal, and we should definitely celebrate it today."
She sat down opposite Odis and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I always have to ask you to cook."
"It's because I cook so well," Odis smiled. "Once I advance to Sequence 3, I won't have to cook anymore."
The "invisible servants" can do it then.
Bernadette didn't say anything, but she still hoped that Odis would continue to do it herself; she felt those times were very warm.
However, she never showed any warmth, after all, she was the "mysterious queen".
Odis poured red wine for the two of them, and Bernadette suddenly noticed: "You... why do you look a little nervous?"
"I am…I found this today." Odis took out a painting in a frame. It was painted by an invisible servant when Bernadette and Odis had just met and were having dinner together.
This painting is realistic, with very bright colors, almost like a photograph.
It's clear that Odis was a bit reserved at that time, while Bernadette's demeanor was somewhat domineering, with the air of a queen in every gesture.
The way the two get along now is very different from before. First of all, Odis is very relaxed, as if she is having a meal with a good friend.
Bernadette no longer displays such a sharp and assertive demeanor in front of Odis.
She took the painting from the frame and suddenly exclaimed, "Sometimes I even have the illusion that we've been old friends for many years."
Seeing this painting made her realize that they had known each other for less than a year.
"That's because when we're together, we quickly skipped the stage of testing each other and getting to know each other," Odis smiled. "Our values are similar, which saves us a lot of trouble."
Bernadette looked at the painting and hummed in agreement.
Odis took a deep breath and continued, "Back then, we had only known each other for a short time, and I had a bold idea..."
Bernadette sensed something was off about Odis's tone, so she looked at Odis.
Odis gripped her wine glass tightly and continued, "...Back then, I thought that if you hadn't become an angel after I became a demigod, I would definitely find an opportunity to confess my feelings to you..."
Bernadette was suddenly stunned. In fact, she was in a panic. She had thought about taking her relationship with Odis to the next level, but she did not expect Odis to take the initiative so suddenly.
She kept reminding herself to stay calm and not to show any joy.
Then, with a smile on her face, she asked, "Why did you decide to confess your feelings to me?"
"Huh?" Odis was taken aback, thinking: What kind of reaction is this?
However, he was no longer as nervous as before. After taking a sip of wine, he said, "Because only I can understand your aesthetic sense, and only you can comprehend my aspirations."
Odis said seriously, "Actually, I know that now is not a good time to take our relationship to the next level."
"Because if you refuse, it will be difficult for the two of us to get along in the future, and all cooperation between us may come to an end."
"But I don't want to wait any longer."
Bernadette thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you think that only after you become a demigod will I not refuse you?"
"No, that's not it." Odis's alarm bells went off, feeling that this question was a trap: "In my opinion, you are not such a snobbish person."
"I just feel that my life was full of uncertainty before I became a demigod."
"Of course, I am also full of uncertainty now, but I am more secure than before."
Bernadette was quite satisfied with this answer.
Odis seized the opportunity to add, "And after we become lovers, you will be able to maintain your condition better, and I will have a more purpose in my endeavors because I have an intelligent and beautiful partner."
He spoke more and more fluently, and began to unleash his eloquence: "Ah, I seem to see a brighter future for the two of us."
"Look, you have resources, and I have ideas."
"You have experience, I have vigor."
You are beautiful, and I am handsome.
"Hehe, a match made in heaven."
The conversation gradually eased, and Bernadette's smile remained: "I can't seem to find a reason to refuse you."
In her heart, she was thinking: I haven't been in a relationship for so long, I've almost forgotten what it feels like and all the tricks of the trade. I hope I don't mess things up.
Odis raised his glass: "From today onwards, I will call you Bernadette, and you should stop calling me 'Hey' or 'you,' and call me Odis."
"No problem." Bernadette raised her glass. "And then?"
"Then, I want to ask you, may I kiss you?"
"No, you just ate minced garlic."
"You ate too."
Bernadette looked at Odis: "You mean, my breath will have an odor?"
"Absolutely not, not at all!" Odis laughed.
Bernadette suddenly realized that after she and Odis went to Vaudeville together, they had developed feelings for each other as a couple.
So after the conversation that further solidified their relationship, she immediately found a way for the two of them to get along very comfortably.
Thinking of this, Bernadette looked at Odis in the candlelight, and he was indeed energetic and handsome.
As the dinner was drawing to a close, Odis suddenly said mysteriously, "When we get married, I'll tell you a big secret, a secret that will blow your mind."
Bernadette replied, "If you were an Intis man, I would think you were making a suggestive joke."
Odis said, "You seem to know those jokes very well?"
"What? You mind?"
"No, I'd find it even more exciting!"
...
That night, Odis lay in bed unable to fall asleep for a long time.
The two people have only established a romantic relationship, but have not developed a deeper one.
As usual, Bernadette's "invisible servant" tidied the kitchen, the two talked loudly under the night sky, and finally went back to their own rooms to rest.
This is very unlike the Intis people, but Odis is not an Intis person, and Bernadette has been gone from Intis for a long time.
Both of them agreed that they would move in together once their current relationship was more solid.
As Odis recalled the scene at dinner that day, a smile gradually crept onto his lips.
After calming down, he realized that what he had done today was indeed somewhat risky.
As he said during dinner, the best option now is to continue waiting until he advances to Sequence 3 and his need for Bernadette and the extraordinary power of "Elemental Dawn" is not as irreplaceable as it is now, then it will be more prudent to confess his feelings.
But Odis felt that if matters of love between men and women had to be so stable, it would be too boring.
So he thought to himself: This is the best outcome, this is the best timing.
...
Bernadette in the next room was also suffering from insomnia, sitting in an armchair, staring blankly at the night sky.
She could clearly feel that after focusing her attention on Odis recently, her condition had improved a lot. The emotions that had been pent up in her heart for a long time were no longer like before, which could make her condition worse at any time and thus prevent her from being promoted.
Bernadette suddenly realized that if she continued to spend more time with Odis, she might dare to be promoted.
She smiled slightly, then thought of the mistakes her subordinates made when she was acting governor. Several times she wanted to scold them, but she held back.
Because that wasn't her subordinate.
There's no need to hold back anymore; just curse as much as you want.
...
The next day, when Bernadette arrived at the restaurant, Oedipus was already seated.
Odis then had the waiter bring her breakfast, and while eating, he casually remarked, "I need to see Longzel off in a bit; he's leading a team to Shataizhou today."
"Let's go on a picnic together at noon, and check on the progress of the railway while we're at it."
Odis sent Longzel to lead the team to resolve the issues in Shatai Prefecture. He told Longzel that if there were any problems that could not be resolved, he could contact him at any time through the crystal ball.
"Okay." Bernadette picked up her knife and fork and began to eat. "The benefits of coming to Vote State are gradually becoming apparent. If we were in those states east of Remburg, it certainly wouldn't be as easy as it is now to interfere in the affairs of the neighboring states."
Odis smiled and said, "That's true."
Now Odis's ruling team has grown much larger, with one hundred "extraordinary puppets," one hundred members of the security force, and one hundred staff members at various levels accompanying Longzel to Shataizhou.
The "Extraordinary Puppet" is there to suppress bandits, the security force is there to maintain order, and the staff are there to quickly establish the state government.
If all goes well, the current chaotic situation in Satai state should end within a month at most.
Meanwhile, in Wotai State, everything is already on track, so Odis doesn't need to keep an eye on things here every day.
So at noon he took Bernadette to a picnic in the surrounding mountains, where they could see one of the railway construction sites from the shade of the trees.
At this time, six construction sites were operating simultaneously. Even with the newly established steel plant operating at full capacity, it was still unable to guarantee a sufficient supply of rails. A batch of rails and sleepers were imported from Bayam to alleviate the shortage of production capacity.
Because this railway used many extraordinary tools, the construction period was much shorter than expected, which effectively saved a lot of money.
After discussing the railway for a while, Odis then talked to Bernadette about the "mysterious reappearance".
Bernadette shared similar ideas with Odis, believing that the ability to "reappear" draws power from mystical knowledge, rather than from the past.
Since the power doesn't come from the past, it's very likely that it comes from the spirit world corresponding to that knowledge.
Odis successfully "reproduced" the "earth escape" technique in front of Bernadette, as if he suddenly turned into a spirit and jumped into the mountain, only to emerge from underground three or four seconds later.
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Bernadette also possesses underground sorcery, but she noticed: "Your ability to 'reappear' just now allows you to move quickly underground?"
If she wasn't mistaken, this movement speed was almost the same as the speed at which one could travel through the spirit world.
"Yes," Odis said, sitting down next to Bernadette. "After I became a 'mystical scholar,' I obtained a batch of mysterious materials, which greatly enriched my ability to 'reproduce.'"
Besides Earth Release, Water Release and Cloud Release are also quite practical.
Odis tried it; Cloud Escape was the fastest, but flying in the sky made him too conspicuous, unlike Earth Escape and Water Escape which were more discreet.
However, the drawback is that the former can only be used on land, while the latter can only be used in places with water.
So Odis had another idea: could he "recreate" some mythical creatures to move him quickly? The advantage of this ability was that it was not restricted by the spirit world, and he could run away whenever he wanted.
However, he doesn't have any concrete ideas yet.
Bernadette said "Oh," assuming that the "Lord of Mysteries" had given Odis some information.
However, she still handed Odis the three books of fairy tales she had prepared: "Some of these stories can be used for 'reproduction'."
"It is possible that similar things happened in the past, or that corresponding stories left traces in the spirit world."
This moved Odis quite a bit, as he knew very well that this was a fairy tale "written" by Roselle, an important legacy left to Bernadette.
The fact that Bernadette was willing to give him her services shows that he held a position in her heart that was at least equal to that of Cattleya.
Upon receiving the three fairy tale books, Odis couldn't help but smile slightly. He could use these fairy tales as a basis to "reproduce" the corresponding abilities in the future.
"I also have a book to give you." Odis also took out his prepared "The Scroll: From Beginner to Expert", which he originally planned to give to Bernadette today so that the book could be circulated in a small circle within the "Elemental Dawn".
The "Complete Book of Wizardry" is now a book that every member of the "Elemental Dawn" and "Middle Sequence" has. Their study of that book and their admiration for the author have also helped Odis digest the potion as quickly as possible.
Now, Odis has advanced to Sequence 4 and is planning to write "Gal's Storybook". He intends to experiment with which stories can be used for "reproduction" and then compile them into a book.
He also knew that the more people knew these stories, the less strength they could draw from them.
However, Odis will only release this book to a limited number of people when he reaches Sequence 2, or only for his own faction.
At that time, he will be able to "recreate" higher-level characters or scenes, which will not have a significant impact on him.
The "mystical scholars" who obtain these stories can then use them for practice without worry.
Bernadette received "The Scroll: From Beginner to Expert," immediately read a few pages, and then asked Odis, "Do you write a book for each sequence?"
"Yes," Odis smiled. "I also wrote a book on the 'astrologer' level, but it's still undergoing final revisions. I'll show it to you once it's finished."
He cautioned, "This book, 'The Scroll: From Beginner to Expert,' can be circulated more widely, but the books I write in the 'Astrologer' series can be circulated in their first half, but you can only show the second half to your most trusted subordinates."
Bernadette glanced at the book in her hands: "Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret... What? Making scrolls only requires the finest parchment..."
"I'm telling you, you use up those scrolls faster than you use toilet paper, don't you feel bad about wasting them!"
At this point, Bernadette felt that she had misspoke as a big shot in the mystical world, so she cleared her throat and said, "I mean, they're used up faster than manuscript paper."
Then her gaze returned to the book: "This knowledge is enough to overturn the current abilities of the 'Scroll Professor'."
"I know," Odis said, "so as you can see, I have clearly divided this book into two main parts."
"The first part is a personal understanding of 'scrolls' and a list of many scrolls I have invented, which can be disclosed to a limited number of people."
"Another large part consists of my notes and thoughts on how to digest 'The Scroll Professor' potions, and how to make scrolls using the finest parchment. This information is obviously not suitable for any public disclosure."
While talking to Odis about the scrolls, Bernadette finished reading the most important part of the book. Then she carefully put the book away, thinking that what Odis said made a lot of sense: "I will give it as a reward to a few trusted subordinates."
"Okay, could you also make me a 'smart helmet' so I can directly transfer knowledge to them using it?"
"No problem," Odis smiled. "This is a more rigorous approach."
Afterwards, the two lay under the shade of a tree, gazing at the blue sky and chatting.
Gradually, Odis moved closer to Bernadette. He turned around naturally, lay down on the grass, and put an arm around Bernadette, as if he were embracing her.
Seeing that Bernadette didn't push him away, Odis chatted for a while and then leaned over to kiss Bernadette's cheek.
Bernadette said, "This is enough."
She felt her heart pounding wildly, and if she continued, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to control her expression and emotions.
If Odis were to kiss her and her cheeks turned bright red, it would be a huge loss of face for the "Mysterious Queen".
Odis was very obedient and stopped there, but he tightened his grip on Bernadette's arm, and Bernadette snuggled closer into Odis's embrace.
They continued their affectionate gestures and chatted idly until after 3 p.m. when they realized that they had come for a picnic but hadn't eaten a single bite of the food they brought.
Odis remarked, "After becoming a Sequence 4, it seems that I sleep and eat less, but it doesn't affect my overall condition."
"That's true," Bernadette said. "They usually eat only one meal a day and sleep for a maximum of five or six hours."
Odis thought for a moment and roughly understood. Since he now possessed divinity, his body could obtain spirituality from the surrounding environment on its own, so the need to replenish energy was no longer so great.
Odis had some work to do in the afternoon, so the two packed up and returned to Wotai City.
They spent several days like normal lovers, until the special envoy of the Remnburg government arrived. In order to commend Odis for regaining control of the Vote region, His Majesty the King personally invited Odis back to Azshara to receive the commendation.
Odis knew very well that as soon as he returned to Azshara, he would be immediately relieved of his post as governor.
Odis declined the envoy's invitation, citing his busy schedule. This surprised the envoy and the officials from Wotai who were there to greet him, as it was, after all, an invitation from the king. How could he just refuse it like that?
However, Odis quickly added that if the railway and industrial zone were built as planned, if his current policies in Votea continued, and if the Minister of the Interior's envoy and the newspaper editor who spoke on his behalf were released, he could consider going to Azshara.
The envoy immediately sent a telegram to Azshara, asking his superiors for instructions on what to do.
The officials of Wotai seemed to understand what was going on and began to inquire about the purpose of King Odis's summons.
Odis simply said, "After I leave Wotai, Ms. Mandy will remain in Wotai."
Most officials immediately understood the governor's meaning, while a few slow-witted ones realized it wasn't appropriate to ask further and prepared to consult their colleagues later.
In fact, not only Mandy was staying here, but Odis also planned to ask Bernadette to stay for a while.
To prevent Feneport from re-infiltrating Wotai State after he leaves, and to prevent Intis from sending a large number of extraordinary beings to besiege Longzel, while the bandit suppression operation in Shatai State has begun.
Soon the envoy came to see Odis again, saying that the Minister of the Interior had agreed to all of Odis's requests.
Odis had already received the news, so he made arrangements with Mandy in advance, talked with Bernadette, and then quietly left Wotai City early the next morning.
Since Mandy had been in charge of the work in Wotai State for some time and was familiar with the work there, there was nothing unusual to be seen in Wotai City.
In particular, Odis rarely appeared in public, and his departure attracted almost no attention.
The officials also tacitly refrained from publicizing the governor's departure, so when Odis left Wotai, most people were unaware that the governor was no longer in Wotai.
Odis and the envoy were to spend the night in the neighboring city of Solothu before taking the train back to Azshara.
As the governor of Solothu, Celt hosted a dinner for the two men. Halfway through the dinner, Celt invited Odis to the terrace for a smoke.
The special envoy quickly followed, saying that he was also thinking of having a smoke.
Upon reaching the terrace, Celt offered cigarettes to the visitors, then suddenly said to Odis, "You see, the Minister of the Interior has long since lost faith in me, otherwise this foolish envoy wouldn't have followed us out to monitor our conversation."
Odis was slightly taken aback when he noticed an unusual fluctuation in the spiritual energy emanating from the pocket where Celt had just put his cigarette, while the envoy beside him smoked and listened attentively.
He immediately realized that Celt had used some magical item, and what Odis heard was different from what the envoy heard.
Then Celt said, "I thought you would use the power of the church to keep your position? Or have you completed the mission the church entrusted to you?"
He paused for a moment and then said, "In the next three minutes, you can speak freely. To this special envoy, we are just talking about the customs and culture of the western province."
Odis said, "My deployments in Wotai will not be affected, and the current operations in Satai will not be affected in any way."
Selt shook his head: "You think too highly of those people. Of course they'd be happy to build railways and industrial zones, but once the construction you've planned is over, they'll turn their backs on you."
Odis replied, "I am confident in this regard."
Selt breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'm relieved."
He didn't want to find an ally who could offer some help, only to have that ally transferred away, leaving him to fight alone again.
After that, Celt took out another cigarette, ending his use of the magical item. The three chatted for a while before returning to the restaurant.
The next morning, Odis boarded a train and returned to Azshara by noon.
That evening, the Minister of the Interior, Duke Bowen, held a grand banquet for Odis to honor his achievements and announced a significant decree: because Governor Odis had successfully regained control of the province of Vote, he was now being transferred back to Azshara to serve as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would make a new appointment for Odis the following day.
For a governor to suddenly become a deputy ministerial-level official in Rembrandt is indeed a significant promotion.
Therefore, the nobles and officials who came to the banquet congratulated Odis.
At this point, Odis returned to Azshara, and the King and Duke Bowen, no longer concerned, publicly announced the appointment without any prior notice.
Duke Bowen had expected Odis to at least give him a hard time, but Odis simply asked indifferently, "Have the people I requested to be released been released?"
Duke Bowen paused for a moment, then immediately said, "They will be released tomorrow."
Odis added, "I have some business to attend to tomorrow and need to ask for a day off. I will see the king the day after tomorrow."
Duke Bowen was taken aback again: "The King's itinerary cannot be changed at will."
Odis smiled and said, "Then please wait a day, Your Majesty."
The entire banquet hall fell silent. Duke Bowen was about to reprimand Odis, but remembering that he was a "pirate general" and a Sequence 5 Extraordinary, he quickly moved closer to Prince Berg before saying, "I hope you understand that this is the King's invitation."
Those around sensed the tension and quickly stepped back.
Odis, however, said unhurriedly, "I have already informed you. You can decide what to do next."
Duke Bowen was so angry that his hands trembled slightly. In this country, no one except the king dared to speak to him in such a tone.
But then the Minister of the Interior realized that he had no way to deal with Odis. First of all, he was recommended by the Church of Knowledge, and he couldn't make things too ugly.
Secondly, this is a Sequence 5. If you offend him too much, you will be in great danger, since it is difficult to guard against the retaliation of a Sequence 5 in the long term.
After taking a deep breath, he smiled and said, "I will report this matter to the King."
The nobles and officials looked somewhat surprised; they hadn't expected the Duke of Bowen to greet them with a smile so quickly.
After the farce ended, the banquet continued, but it was no longer as lively as before. Duke Bowen had a gloomy face, and the people around him were very careful, afraid of offending the Minister of the Interior.
Odis retreated to a corner of the banquet hall and ate and drank by himself.
Everyone else avoided Odis and dared not speak to him.
Only the high-ranking official from the western province, Bitchell, came over with a wine glass and said, "I have also strongly advised the Minister of the Interior to extend your term until at least the beginning of next year."
"I'm sorry, I couldn't be of any help in this matter."
Odis smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that Duke Bowen will target you for chatting with me now?"
"Hmph!" Bitchell snorted coldly: "At worst, I'll just resign."
The western province is a mess right now, and no one but him is willing to take it over. Thanks to the efforts of Odis and Celt, the situation has finally improved a bit, but now Odis has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and he has been holding a grudge for a long time.
If the Duke of Bowen dares to target him, he will immediately submit his resignation.
Odis changed the subject and asked, "I wonder what new arrangements the Remnburg government has for me."
He had already received some information and was quite willing to take the new position.
"I heard you're being transferred to Backlund to replace the elderly Earl Connery as Remnburg's ambassador to the Kingdom of Loen," Bigil replied truthfully.
Odis received a similar message: "That's good, I was born in Backlund, and I'm back there."
He actually found the appointment somewhat strange.
But Bichel sighed and said, "The international situation has been very tense in recent years, and being an ambassador is not an easy job."
"I know," Odis said.
He knew very well that Backlund would be a very turbulent place in the future, but at the same time, it was a great opportunity to recruit wild extraordinary beings and also offer Bernadette's chance for advancement.
The two had just been chatting for a while when they were told that the banquet had ended early.
This made Oss sigh: Is this all the magnanimity of a Home Secretary?
After the dinner, Odis returned to the hotel, turned off the lights, and pretended to be resting.
A dozen minutes later, Odis used the sealing artifact to jump into the shadows, and then jumped to the ground in the shadows, "reproducing" the power of earth-escape, and instantly arrived at the house he had borrowed from Bernadette.
During this time, Odis would occasionally come and act as an "astrologer".
However, there haven't been many customers yet, so it hasn't played a significant role in absorbing the potions.
At this moment, in the living room of the townhouse, First Officer Bazel, Combat Captain Cleveland, and two subordinates responsible for gathering intelligence were already waiting.
Odis first asked Bazel about the current recruitment status of Extraordinary Ones.
During this period, despite their best efforts, Bazel and Cleveland have only managed to recruit a few "low-sequence" Beyonders, and these Beyonders have virtually no loyalty whatsoever.
Odis remarked, "It seems that the 'Sword of Dawn' needs to accomplish one or two major feats to gain sufficient influence."
The title of "Mysterious General" is not very useful on land. If you want to quickly recruit wild extraordinary individuals, you must find a way to let them know the strength of "Dawnbreaker" or Odis.
However, Odis has not yet made any progress on this matter and can only wait and see.
After chatting with his four subordinates for a while, Odis assigned them new tasks before going back to rest.
Early the next morning, Odis returned to Crus Island, where the ship carrying the "Ancient Elf" Shatas and the Fourth Age nobleman Mobert was to set sail.