Since he only had a nose, it was impossible to discern the Black Earl’s expression, but Angel, as a master of emotion perception, could sense the emotional fluctuations in the Black Earl as he read different texts.
This was something the Black Earl probably did not anticipate.
Throughout the process, the Black Earl’s emotions fluctuated wildly, indicating that there must be many secrets hidden within these characters.
After "reading" all the words, the Black Earl fell into deep thought, seemingly integrating the information he obtained.
After a long time, the Black Earl spoke: "You guessed correctly, this does count as a religious organization. However, the deity they worship is quite strange; even I have never heard of it. I don’t know where it came from or whether it is real."
After hesitating for a moment, the Black Earl mentioned the name of the deity: "Mirror Demon God."
A few seconds later, Black Earl: "I didn’t feel any probing."
When mentioning Demon Gods, the first thought that comes to mind must be the Abyssal Demon Gods, whose basic capability is to respond to "followers." Even across countless worlds, when you call on their name, the Demon God will vaguely sense it. If you are "lucky," the Demon God might turn its gaze to you.
Therefore, the Black Earl was hesitant and explained immediately that he wasn’t being probed.
Angel: "Sounds like an Abyssal Demon God?"
Black Earl: "I don’t know, that wasn’t mentioned in the text. All mentions of this deity are mere meaningless praises."
"By the way, there’s another thing. These characters seem to have been carved by different people—some as preaching prompts, others purely as records. Like praising the deity, it’s merely a record."
"The characters are quite fragmented, nearly impossible to find a single logical chain. It’s difficult to integrate, but if you don’t mind, I can use speculation to fill in some logical gaps, although I can’t guarantee accuracy."
Angel nodded: "I understand. Do go ahead, my lord."
The Black Earl pondered for a moment and began his narrative.
It was probably when Naraku City had not yet been abandoned that a group of followers faithful to the Mirror Demon God were guided by "someone" to Naraku City.
This "someone," whom the Black Earl also doesn’t know, is speculated to be related to the Mirror Demon God, perhaps an alleged divine servant or possibly the god himself.
After these followers arrived here, under "someone’s" guidance, they constructed an underground church close to "someplace."
As for why they came to Naraku City and built an underground church here, their supposed purpose is an object called the "Sacred Object."
"Their goal is the Sacred Object, as I’ve speculated, since the texts repeatedly mention this Sacred Object, saying it was stolen by a certain thief and offered to one of the city’s rulers at the time. As for what the Sacred Object is, there hasn’t been a detailed description."
After hearing this, Angel showed a peculiar expression: "Sacred Object? Thief?"
If this was not said by the Black Earl, he would think it was a fantasy novel written by ordinary people with whimsical ideas.
Because in the real transcendent world, a thief wanting to break into a sect to steal a Sacred Object is virtually impossible. Unless the thief is a legendary level shadow-type Wizard who can face an entire sect and withstand the wrath of the Demon God, otherwise, it’s absolutely unfeasible.
"Yes, that’s how it’s recorded." Black Earl: "Moreover, this sentence was said by ’someone."
"Did ’someone’ say it? Then the identity of this ’someone’ should not be the deity itself." Angel speculated, otherwise, this Demon God would be ridiculously meddlesome, having to issue a divine edict personally for everything.
Black Earl thought for a moment and said: "The text does not specify who ’someone’ is, but it’s strange... I felt that when reading information about ’someone,’ this ’someone’ seemed different from the other followers, somewhat alienated."
Angel: "What do you mean?"
Black Earl: "I speculate that this ’someone’ might have never met these followers."
Angel: "This information is truly worth pondering; I’ve noted it. Are there any other messages? Is the name of the ruler who possesses the Sacred Object mentioned?"
Black Earl shook his head: "No, but from scattered text, it appears that the ruler oversees some organization."
Angel sorted his thoughts and said: "In that case, the followers tried to infiltrate the organization presided over by the ruler. Earlier, my lord mentioned that the underground church is very close to ’someplace,’ so this place should be where the organization is located, or at least not far from it."
Black Earl nodded: "You could say that."
Angel raised his eyes to the Black Earl: "My lord, how is ’someplace’ referred to in the original text?"
Black Earl shook his head: "It’s not stated, only referred to as ’there,’ a geographical placeholder."
"I’ve integrated all the information I can," said Black Earl, "Do you have any more questions?"
Angel indeed had a question; when the Black Earl saw a segment of the text, he had a significant emotional fluctuation. Although the Black Earl tried to control it, Angel still noticed. He was considering whether to ask about the meaning of that text.
If asked... He could perceive the Black Earl’s emotions, and it might be hard to hide.
But if he didn’t ask, he would feel unsatisfied.
Angel thought for a while: "My lord, aside from the information you mentioned, is there any other important information?"
Black Earl: "How do you define important information?"
Angel: "It’s not my definition but rather what my lord considers important information. Is there any?"
This time, the Black Earl remained silent.
"There must be something being withheld, otherwise why hesitate to answer? The contract shield is excellent, can’t escape now!" Indisputably, the only one who would dare jeer at the Black Earl in such a manner is Dox.
"You are healed and forgot the pain." Angel glanced at Dox: "Those standing outside should not speak. If you want to say something, come inside the shield."
Dox chuckled and genuinely listened to Angel’s words, not speaking further.
Angel then looked at the Black Earl: "It seems there is indeed important information, according to your perspective, my lord."
With the contract shield in place, the Black Earl had to admit: "There is information I wish not to disclose, but it should be irrelevant to the ruins we are heading to."
"If you are certain this intelligence is unrelated to our upcoming exploration, then you don’t have to share it, my lord. But are you absolutely sure?"
Before this, the Black Earl used ambiguous terms like "should" and "perhaps" to respond, essentially taking advantage of loopholes in the contract shield.
Angel’s inquiry demanded a definitive answer from the Black Earl.