From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

A "mechanical monster" equipped with a cumbersome boiler and much coal, polluting the streets with its black smoke and rumbling noise, strode confidently onto the central thoroughfare of Fein City.

"Look! A monster!"

"A monster fostered by the Reforging Church, what on earth does it eat?"

"Does it bite?"

Many of the citizens lined the streets, watching and pointing, continually gossiping among themselves. They looked at the mechanical monster with new curiosity, surprise, and deep in their eyes, a hint of fear.

Standing amid the crowd was Karno, his silver short hair quite conspicuous. He examined the mechanical monster with great interest.

"What is that?"

Next to Karno stood Sunbelle, tall and proud, her figure striking. She paused for a moment before calmly nodding her head and replying,

"It's an automobile, Young Master Karno."

Karno nodded slightly, his gaze fixed intently on the "automobile," the mechanical monster, and noticed a Reforging Church Priest walking indifferently beside it.

The Reforging Church Priest, dressed in black and red robes, had a left arm completely comprised of complex machinery, three times larger than a normal arm, holding a slightly rotating mechanical scepter in his still flesh-and-blood slender right hand.

He swung the mechanical scepter in his hand, starting to introduce it to the surrounding people.

"Lambs, this is a new miracle shown by the God of Reforging! We may call it a 'mechanical automobile'!"

"Before long, in a few decades at most, they will replace horse carriages! The living flesh and blood of those animals will definitely not defeat the power of steel and steam!"

The expression of the Reforging Church Priest was cold, yet his voice was charged with enthusiasm.

The onlooking crowd felt even more curious and surprised. If "mechanical automobiles" were to replace horse carriages, what would become of the coachmen, and the Horse Carriage Association wouldn't allow it, would they?

Karno muttered to himself,

"The Reforging Church, huh? The principal religion of the East Coast Province is the Tempest Church, followed by the Salvation Church, and the other churches don't have much influence."

"It seems they really want to change the structure of the East Coast. Hmm, Uncle Byrne also holds the Reforging Church in high regard."

Karno shook his head slightly, no longer paying attention to the peculiar "monster" known as the "mechanical automobile," and turned to leave the street with Sunbelle.

Just then, a child raised his hand, asking the Reforging Priest loudly,

"Great Priest, what does this thing eat, being so big? Why does it keep farting black smoke; is it sick?"

"Yeah, what does it eat?"

"I've heard of a steamship that's similar to this thing. Apparently, they eat stones."

The crowd stirred with discussion, and some even thought the "mechanical automobile" was a "monster" that grew from consuming human flesh, although they did not dare to express such opinions openly in front of the Reforging Church Priest.

"Calm yourselves, fools, for only reason can evolve us,"

the Reforging Priest scoffed, silencing the crowd. Then he began to earnestly explain the operation principle of the "automobile," but it seemed that nobody understood.

That was of no consequence to him; he didn't expect the crowd to understand. All that mattered was that Byrne Fischer understood.

After the car was showcased in Fein City, the Reforging Church planned to gift it to His Excellency Byrne of the Fischer family, in acknowledgment of his continuous contributions to advancing education and knowledge.

Of course, it would be even better if Byrne Fischer would convert to worship the God of Reforging!

It had been five years since Chris and Byrne had returned to the Fischer family.

Karno, who was once a youth, was now a handsome young man. Despite having only one good arm, he was still dashing and charming, with an allure apparent in every movement.

Compared to others in the Fischer family, Karno's carefree demeanor, his unfathomable gaze, coupled with his status and position, attracted many beautiful women as well.

But none, including Sunbelle, could go further with him.

Unlike Darren, who was increasingly indulgent and could hardly remember the names of women, the cheerful yet ascetic Karno was more popular with women.

They chased after him as if pursuing the sole championship trophy, vying to become Karno's lover, to claim his first time.

In this time, many members of the Dawn Church had already advanced to higher Ranks of Consecution.

However, as the specific whereabouts of Black Ash had not been completely pinned down, the Fischer family was still making preparations, and Chris had yet to succeed in dragon slaying to ascend to the 5th Rank.

Colonel Abel had recontracted with the Fischer family under the pretext of repaying a life-saving debt.

To the astonishment of all, he unhesitatingly transferred important assets of the Lion clan to the Fischer family and completely annulled the annual tribute that the Fischer family was contracted to give the Lion clan, termed "profit sharing."

After five years, all the nobles of the East Coast Province were well aware that the current Fischer family was the true leader of the northern province of Cyart!

Byrne Fischer, Chris Fischer.

The two brothers had already risen above millions.

Karno and Sunbelle came to a hotel in the affluent district of Fein City.

It was the first luxury hotel in Fein City, designed by Viscount Bast, mainly for vacationing aristocrats and businessmen and not intended for profit.

However, after the luxury hotel was actually completed, Colonel Abel gifted it directly to the Fischer family.

After abandoning many important family industries, Colonel Abel felt a sense of relief. He left the remaining numerous affairs of the Lion clan to other family members and left the East Coast with his servants without hesitation.

Colonel Abel was headed to the scenic Emerald Lake Province in the south, to retire and enjoy the next few decades of his life.

Before he left, his eyes were filled with laughter as he calmly said,

"Those who keep fighting may not end up better than me. Hehe, who the real winner is by that time is uncertain!"

Someone came out of the luxurious hotel.

It was a short elderly man with graying hair, around fifty years old, dressed in a black tailcoat.

He was followed by more than a dozen well-known Brotherhood members, each a gang leader. Before the rabble of society's underbelly, they were "big shots," not to be trifled with by ordinary people.

This was Moore, the leader of the Dagger Brotherhood.

He was also one of the earliest Proselytes to join the Dawn Church. Now, like Vanessa, he was of the 3rd Rank, the "Hand of Judgement."

However, Moore was showing signs of surpassing her recently. He was about to completely master the power of the "Hand of Judgement" and began to plan for the 4th Rank of the Path of World Order.

Called the "Arbiter"!

Because a large amount of the Lion clan's industries in Fein City had been acquired by the Fischer family, and with Yeager and others inconvenient to appear formally, they had Moore and Karno manage those industries.

Moore was adept at management, and Karno was a legitimate member of the Fischer family.

Moore's Dagger Brotherhood had also expanded into the city of Fein; with the full support of the Fischer family, within just a few short years, it had easily conquered the other major gangs and leaped to become the largest faction in the East Coast Province.

"You have finally arrived, Young Master Karno."

Moore bowed slightly and nodded seriously to Karno.

"I am glad to see you, Young Master Karno!"

"It's my honor to see you, Young Master Karno."

These leaders, of course, all recognized every blood relative of the Fischer family, and they all bowed reverently and in turn greeted Karno Fischer.

Ordinary people who knew these gang leaders would be shocked at this scene; after all, they were "big shots" who wouldn't even grovel before city hall officials.

With a serious expression, Moore called three young men from the Brotherhood forward and said calmly,

"Young Master Karno, these three have been tested for several years. I believe they are qualified to advance further. What do you think?"

Five years ago, the radical Lilian had privately told Moore that he could develop some loyal members within the Brotherhood. If they could pass a series of tests, they could join the Dawn Church and obtain the Power of Consecution.

Moore, a solemn and serious man, had spent years carefully selecting three gang members suitable for entry into the Dawn Church.

Karno smiled and without hesitation said, "Moore, you know the rules best, so such matters should be decided by Lilian, not me."

Moore nodded and calmly said, "Yes, indeed. Let's pretend I never said anything. It was my mistake."

"You all step back, I have something to discuss with Young Master Karno alone."

Once no outsiders were present, Moore thought for a moment and inquired, "May I know, Young Master Karno, what brings you to Fein City today?

"Do you need our help?"

Karno revealed a smile tinged with a mysterious light in his eyes.

"My visit to Fein City is coincidental, but I do indeed have something I want to accomplish recently— I wish to complete the advancement ceremony for the 3rd Rank of the Path of Revelation."

In those five years, he had effortlessly assimilated the extraordinary power of the 2nd Rank. He had only decided to go through the advancement ceremony recently due to his somewhat lazy character.

"Oh?"

Moore was slightly startled, then congratulated him with a smile, "Congratulations, you are finally taking this step and will formally step into the 3rd Rank of the Path of Revelation!"

"Once you reach the 3rd Rank, you will be truly distinct, just like a Transmutation Extraordinary Exponent!"

In his heart, he still remembered what Lady Lilian had said about the name of the 3rd Rank Power of Consecution of the Path of Revelation.

"Prophet".