20 Gathering II

This...Could such a world exist? A potion that gives you powers, people with mysterious strength without Falna. Secretive organizations since ancient times that somehow evaded the eyes of gods, monsters that are not from the dungeon.

These thoughts linger in the thoughts of everyone present at the table as Ms. Empress explains the world of beyonders.

For Gita, this brought a whole new world of opportunities, such an extravagant mysterious world brings excitement in her if it was true. But she is still on the fence on the matter since she wants proof.

For Crozzo. The items known as sealed items interest him, magical items that don't degrade. Magical items that are alive and with their thoughts? Such things should be impossible.

For Rose, this is an important matter that should be reported to the Guild. If this Beyonder Organisation exists, they are detrimental to adventurers. And a new system, personally created by Mr. Joker... It could present trouble for the adventurer. Especially the fact that Mr. Joker should be related to the Black Emperor... She can't help but be guarded.

The other two, Ms. Moon and Mr. Sun. This kind of thing is a matter beyond their understanding, they only want to learn their corresponding request. So they could only listen to the contents baffled, what does beyonders got to do with their request? Mr. Sun thought, meanwhile, Ms. Moon caught early and expected what the outcome could be of this gathering, will they become beyonders?

Judas was analyzing every member, he could see their shock easily. Arde's performance was amazing. He thought Arde should be rewarded for her good performance. Judas tapped the table again, attracting the attention of others.

"Now that Ms. Empress's introduction is done, I would like to present to you all, beyonder potions."

This arouses the interest of everyone as Mr. Joker takes out a potion from his sides one by one.

"This is the Bard Potion, this is for Mr. Sun...The Bard, as expected is good at singing... but its power comes from its mystical strength that could imbue powerful enhancement of his body or others that hear his songs..."

Mr. Sun looked excitedly at the potion, so this is the potion that would turn me into a good singer. I can finally earn enough money to feed the kids at the orphanage again.

Soon everyone received their potions. Ms. Star was scared and dared not to touch the Sleepless potion in fear of what could happen to her, Mr. High Priest was playing with the Savant potion. Ms. Moon was analyzing the contents of her Apothecary potion, Ms. Justice who was looking intently at the Spectator potion suddenly stood up and said.

"Sorry, I can't accept such a thing..."

Ms. Justice said defiantly and then continued

"I only came here to inquire about the gathering and Your Highness's plans for Orario..."

Mr. Joker suddenly sighed. Then looked deeply at Ms. Justice. For a moment there was profoundness in his gaze that made Rose shiver. Then he speaks...

"Ms Justice... This is an opportunity in life. Think about the adventurers you could help as a guild advisor. If you become a good Beyonder. You could help those wayward adventurers who have lost hope. I know for sure, that an advisor like you has seen such broken people, Once you advance to a psychiatrist you'll be able to help those who have lost their way. So I would like you to think about this hard. At least until the gathering ends, This is a decision that could not be made by willy-nilly..."

Ms. Justice bites her lips behind her mask as she hears Mr. Joker talk. She knows full well what God is talking about. But this kind of power... Once she takes it, she won't be able to return.

"I...I'll think about it..."

Gita meanwhile was processing the exchange, she learned that Ms Justice was really from the guild and an advisor at that. While everyone was still mulling over the potion, Ms. Empress suddenly spoke.

"Is that so Ms Fool? I also agree with you but..."

Everyone was confused by what she said. Ms Fool, who was that? Everyone stared at Ms. Empress like she was crazy. Gita noticed she was staring at the doll. Meanwhile, Crozzo decides to ask openly.

"Ms. Empress... Who are you talking to?"

Ms. Empress looked at them weirdly and pointed at the doll. A Doll! Everyone received a goosebump when they saw Ms. Empress answer.

"Empy is talking to Ms. Fool, who else could she be talking to?"

This... what have they gotten into? She's talking to a doll? Suddenly Mr. Joker explained.

"Forgive me, the thought fleeted from my mind, Ms. Fool has a special condition. Only beyonders could see her."

What!? The Doll is alive? No one at the table believed it.

"Really Joker-sama? No wonder. Ms. Fool sure is amazing!"

Then suddenly out of frustration. Ms Star stood up and grabbed the potion.

"Fine! As long as I drink this potion I'll see her, right? I've had enough of these charades! I'm at my wits end here you know!"

She angrily grabbed the potion and drank it in one go. Suddenly Mr. Joker ordered Ms. Empress.

"Guide her through cogitation!"

Swiftly little Arde stood and went to Ms. Star's side and began guiding her through the process.

"Quick! Start imagining the first thing that comes out of your mind! Make it more detailed!..."

As the guidance of Ms. Star is happening. The others are listening to it attentively.

"This... This... feeling."

Ms Star said as she finally calmed down.

Loads of information through her brain as the newly gained abilities make changes in her body. Her golden eyes turned silver, and her pure purple hair had stricks of black. Although she couldn't see it for herself.

"Ms Fool...!?"

Ms Star suddenly said as she stared at the doll. Suddenly goosebumps erupted

in everyone's body.

Crozzo was the only one visibly excited.

"I, I mean. Well, met Ms. Fool!"

Gita flabbergasted seemed to correct herself while staring at the inanimate doll. Gita sits back in her chair now, thinking of her newly gained abilities as a sleepless.

"Now that you have become a Beyonder, how do you feel Ms. Star?" Mr. Joker said

This question caught the interest of others.

"It feels amazing lord Joker." Trying to describe it.

Ms. Stars' attitude towards me and the gathering has changed for the better. Judas thought.

"Hehe... this is only the beginning. You'll do good to learn more from little Empress."

"We can finally start the next phase. But for the first gathering, we will skip the next two phases. Let us move on to free exchange. If you want I can answer some questions. Begin."

The real gathering could finally begin unimpeded. Judas sighed in relief in his mind.

"Joker-sama, you would not believe it, but I think I met someone special!"

Judas started thinking about what could Arde mean when his heart rate suddenly rose from the epiphany.

"I met a beyonder!"

Phew... Judas felt relieved, he thought he was exposed by Arde.

"Really? I wonder who could it be. There are few active beyonders in Orario... Ten at most."

"Yes, he seems strong, he got a lot of sealed items!"

"Now. . ." Judas cough. And finally, Arde happily stopped the topic for others to ask. Although the topic interests them but is not too great there are that many beyonders in Orario. Why haven't I noticed it? Ms Justice thought. This could be trouble for the Guild, I better ask...

"Lord Joker... Can I ask what are your plans in Orario and if you're related to the Rudra Familia massacre?"

Cold sweat drips on everyone's head from the realization. Joker! No wonder this pseudonym is familiar to them.

"My interest simply lies in the dungeon. I simply ask one of my beyonder children to look for information. What better way to get information than from Evilus? Don't worry, the guild and familia don't interest me more than that. Orario should be left at peace. Matters more than the dungeon is not my interest but beyonder self-interest."

This... This could mean a lot of things. One is that a single beyonder capable of fighting the entire cadre of evilus is on Orario and many more. And that they could do anything they wanted. And that Rudra is part of Evilus!

Ms. Justice looked solemnly. Looks like she needs to become a beyonder if she wants to know more. She also needed to watch beyonder her movements in Orario.

"Does anyone know about this thing? Loki familia has been looking around for this 'weapon'." When the silenced followed Crozzo the High Priest asked while showing a drawing.

"That should be a gun! Beyonders use it as a weapon! I have them too!" Little Empress said.

"Do you know how it works senpai?" Crozzo said in interest.

"Yeah, Empy as a senpai will show you later!" Arde was visibly ecstatic at the words Senpai said.

"Well then... looks like the gathering is about to end. But before you go. I shall give you the following items..."

Judas begins handing them items, from guns, bullets, books, and a certain vial of white fluid.

"If you drink this, and recite my honorary name, you will be able to enter a special place in your sleep."

My honorary name is...

"The Error who wields the System

The Mysterious King of Fate and Time

Lord of Mischief and Tricks

...I pray for you to open your hidden safe haven. To open your secrets to me and lead me to heaven. Amen.

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Chapter End

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