Chapter 20: The First Believer

Chapter 20: The First Believer

Elliot's words gave Hobert a more concrete understanding of his original father's unseen presence.

Moreover, Rex's strength exceeded Hobert's previous expectations. Initially, he thought Rex might be a "mid-sequence" extraordinary being, but after hearing Elliot's response, Hobert realized Rex was at least a demigod!

Elliot continued, "According to some family documents, my ancestors suspected that the family curse came from a powerful 'Prisoner' pathway expert skilled in curses and filth.

"So, in recent decades, we have been hunting 'Prisoner' pathway extraordinaries, searching for the source of the curse. Unfortunately, we have not obtained the information we wanted."

Hobert was stunned, "Before you met Rex, you didn't even have the protection of a demigod, yet you weren't retaliated against by the 'Prisoner' pathway experts?"

Elliot replied, "We have a high-sequence 'sealed artifact' that can form a chaotic barrier, protecting an area the size of a small town from being found by anyone."

At this point, Elliot had no more secrets to hide from the powerful being above him, revealing all the family secrets.

Of course, in his view, it made no difference whether he spoke or not, as the other party had already broken through the chaotic barrier and descended into the town, indicating that the other party was much stronger than the high-sequence 'sealed artifact.'

Hobert pondered for a moment and understood. Since it could form a chaotic barrier, it should be a 'sealed artifact' of the 'Lawyer' pathway, turning the orderly state within a certain area into a twisted state.

"The Nation of Disorder" is a 'super sealed artifact' of the 'Lawyer' pathway. What 'sealed artifact' in this pathway could have a higher status than "The Nation of Disorder"?

So, within "The Nation of Disorder," Hobert completely ignored the 'sealed artifact' protecting the Balk family.

Understanding this, Hobert said, "Although I have some interest in your family's curse, a sequence 4 allegiance is not enough for me to lift your curse.

"I will continue to watch you, but without my permission, you are not allowed to reveal my existence!"

Elliot was somewhat disappointed but still respectfully said, "I will follow your will."

Hobert added, "If you show signs of losing control again, you can chant my name. However, next time I help you, I will need a real sacrifice."

Elliot became excited. As long as the process of losing control could be stopped, it would temporarily suppress the family's curse, which was a blessing for the family.

He almost knelt on the ground, "I will listen to your esteemed name!"

Hobert solemnly said, "Creator in the shadow of order;

You are the source and end of all order;

You are the ruler of the clock of order."

Then he withdrew his power, and the image of the "Iron Throne" disappeared from above Elliot's head. Elliot did not dare to look up for a long time. He didn't know if it was due to excitement or fear, but he knelt on the ground, trembling all over!

Moreover, He was a "Creator," and the abilities He displayed indicated that He was a high-sequence being of the "Lawyer" pathway!

The elders in the family had said that only high-sequence beings of the "Lawyer" pathway had the hope of lifting the curse! So, He really had the ability to lift the family's curse!

Unfortunately, the family did not have a sacrifice that interested this powerful being!

He really wanted to tell everyone this news! But He did not allow others to know of His existence.

Elliot sighed and could only strive to please Him in the future, hoping He would pay more attention to his family members.

...

In "The Nation of Disorder," Hobert felt his spirituality was almost exhausted, so he quickly left "The Nation of Disorder."

After returning to reality, Hobert had a splitting headache, and chaotic murmurs appeared in his ears. He sighed: his spirituality was still too weak. The current limit was to stay in "The Nation of Disorder" for half an hour, then rest for five or six hours to recover his spirituality. It was estimated that after fully "digesting" the "Lawyer" potion, he should be able to stay for an hour at a time.

After resting for more than ten minutes, the splitting headache and the disturbing murmurs gradually disappeared, and Hobert finally calmed down to think.

Not just one family was cursed with "Mad Howl," and the curses all originated from the sequence 9 of the "Lawyer" pathway. This was no coincidence.

Hobert also thought that the Balk family had a high-sequence "sealed artifact" of the "Lawyer" pathway. This family must have produced a strong "Lawyer" pathway expert and was likely a family of extraordinary beings mastering the "Lawyer" pathway!

But, the Balk family? He had never heard of it!

Then he thought, were the two stars emitting white light both people suffering from the "Mad Howl" curse?

But the middle-aged man named Raft Pound in the first star was not tormented by the curse!

While thinking, Hobert gradually fell asleep and slept until dawn.

The next morning, Hobert, full of energy, followed Christine in a two-wheeled carriage to the Mercenary Club on Queen's Avenue.

The club was a large courtyard. On Queen's Avenue, such a courtyard was inconspicuous, but as a club, having such facilities was already considered luxurious.

When they arrived at the gate, Colonel Bruno's carriage was already waiting there. Christine greeted the other party from the carriage window, and the two carriages entered the gate together.

There were seven or eight security personnel in black clothes at the gate. They carefully checked Christine's badge and conducted a routine inquiry with Hobert, who did not have a badge, before letting them in.

The Mercenary Club required the introduction of two formal members to join. Christine brought Colonel Bruno along to complete the procedure of introducing Hobert.

The club's membership fee was 80 pounds! For Hobert, this was very expensive, but for professional mercenaries or military personnel, this price was definitely worth it.

However, Hobert's total savings were less than 80 pounds. Fortunately, Christine paid the fee for him and introduced him to the reception staff at the front desk, "This is my eldest son, Hobert. He wants to find a place to practice shooting. Please introduce the club's facilities to him and show him the shooting range and the process of getting a gun."

The reception staff immediately smiled, "Don't worry, Mr. Christine, we will take good care of Mr. Hobert."

Christine then said to Hobert, "Don't come back too late in the afternoon, so your mother won't worry. I have some matters to attend to with Colonel Bruno, so I won't accompany you to practice shooting."

Hobert nodded, "Okay, Father. Thank you, Colonel Bruno, for the introduction."

Colonel Bruno smiled and shook hands with Hobert, then left with Christine.

At this time, the reception staff stepped forward and said, "Mr. Hobert, this way, please."

(End of this chapter)