After counting the money, confirming its accuracy, Emlyn glanced suspiciously at Father Utrofsky and whispered, "Mr. Private Detective, have you heard of a deity called 'The Fool'?"
Evil… Evil… Klein almost swore under his breath.
He replied calmly, "Many people are looking for The Fool’s followers lately; do you want to join their ranks as well to get the corresponding bounty?"
Emlyn sighed and said, "No. I'm just considering whether to pray to this deity or demon to help me remove psychological suggestions. You know there's a specific name of the deity that can be converted into Hermes language or ancient Hermes language, potentially gaining response… What do you know about him? How much danger would he bring to his followers? Would he force them to change their views?"
Even if it’s aimed at me, I still have to say, student vampire, this is a desperate move…
Klein felt complicated and said, "The Fool is mysterious. To date, no one knows more about him besides what you already know, such as his godly duties or corresponding prayers.
"What confuses me is why you don’t consider your ancestors, the ancient goddess Lilith? If the ritual is correct and the offering appropriate, she should help remove psychological suggestions."
Emlyn leaned back slightly and stared straight ahead for several seconds. He seemed to have become deeper in thought.
After a brief silence, he said softly, "Before the Great Catastrophe, our ancestors rarely responded to prayers; only on special occasions would they assist. Removing psychological suggestions doesn't fall under that category."
In the legends of Silver City, the goddess Lilith was already reclaimed by the newly risen creator or had perished in a previous divine war… So who occasionally answers blood vampire's prayers? The primitive moon? Klein asked out loud.
"If there’s still 'The Primitive Moon' to pray to, many underground supernaturals’ rituals utilize its power," Emlyn said.
This mainly refers to "King of Witches" and the corresponding beings…
Klein mentally added that.
Emlyn's lips moved but no sound came out; a hint of unexplainable fear appeared on his face.
After some time, he said gravely, "I suspect 'The Primitive Moon' is a demon or high-ranking demon impersonating. Those who pray to him usually become more cruel and insane, filled with a desire for reproduction. The rest, mostly blood vampires, are likely to lose control and turn into true monsters.
"There was once a powerful vampire who tried prayer due to danger; she became nothing but a mass of sex and reproduction, giving birth to odd offspring from cattle, sheep, horses, rats, plants, even stones—each a new monster race. Thankfully, she was soon removed along with her descendants," he added.
…How dangerous is "The Primitive Moon"? The Book of Secrets never mentioned him... Has King Kalamand been corrupted by him? Fortunately, I'm just imitating and adapting; praying to myself…