I threw the ring I got from the Administrator of the Universe up and down, fidgeting with it. I haven't put it on at all, cautious of what it would do to me.

This ring is quite literally an Eldritch God. Would it take over my mind? However, I need to consider that it came from The Universal Matrix, who was acting as the leader of the Jesters of Light.

It would suffice to say if there was a being who could be called capital 'G' God in the universe, The Universal Matrix is one. The Original One, on the other hand, is a raving monster.

The Shapeless Comedy, although they lacked means of attack, if I believed their lies, then they would harm me.

By the way, Amelia informed me of the ways to defeat a Jester of Light. Either to be funnier than them, which I can't do, or break the skit, which I didn't know I was in to begin with. But I found a third way of defeating them, to leave dissatisfied, betraying the core principle of a jester to make others smile.

I'm in Ho Chi Minh City right now, actually, I'm calling it Saigon, that name is shorter.

As expected of a developing country, the streets are bustling and there are some heavy traffic jams, but not to the extent of New Delhi.

But stuck in a traffic jam sucks, because Utopia is driving and he has respect for traffic laws. Enna is with me today, accompanying me to meet The Golden Order.

From what Amelia told me, head to the most populated mall and find the golden as fuck entrance.

But very soon, we will enter Aeon Mall.

"Here, you can buy whatever you want.", I gave her my credit card.

"Thank you, Your Majesty.", she smiled and hid the card in her cleavage.

You know, I could've done the same with War Symphony. But the fact that the gun doesn't have a safety lock, I don't want to shoot myself with something that could penetrate my defenses.

I got out of the car as Utopia was parking and put on my glasses, concealing my identity. Glasses are surprisingly good at a tool for disguises, especially Artefacts that reduce attention.

Still, people are turning heads at me, because I am beautiful, after all.

With a preleminary glance, I can't spot the gold as fuck shop... so I expanded my World Calculation... soon finding a particular shop...

Golden as fuck...

I quickly headed to the top floor, opening the door to the Golden Emporium.

Here I saw Qaeidat Dhahabia sitting at the reception, her golden hair and golden eyes with crimson crosses in them shining brightly, as if she was expecting me.

"Welcome to the Golden Emporium!", she threw her arms up in an extravagant manner, "What can I get for you today?"

"I need you to look at an item.", I didn't waste any time and put the ring on the table, "What can this do, and will it harm me?"

Her gaze immediately fell on the ring, and she picked it up with a smile.

"This is something priceless like a Fragment of the Universe!!", she began to fiddle and study it with great interest, "I would like to exchange for this. Where did you get such an item?"

I leaned on the counter, smiling, "The Universal Matrix gave it to me after I was made upset by a Jester of Light."

Qaeidat Dhahabia froze, her smile stiffened as she glanced down at the ring before gently placing it down on the table.

"As a businesswoman and a merchant, I know when to take risks and when not to jump into certain doom.", she stated, looking above as if to convince someone.

"So, what can this do?", I ignored her plight, being the good customer I am.

"Oh, this has the ability of Veil supported by Order and Light. Basic knowledge.", she shrugged.

Supported...?

Weren't all Attributes split equally?

Noticing my confusion, Qaeidat Dhahabia smiled, "Someone had misled you or your own assumptions. Heh, when an Eldritch God introduces their Attributes, except for those with two, they always mention their main Attribute first."

"For example, take Mard Awalan the Plague Garden; her main Attribute is Order, supported by Growth, Propagation, and Decay. Think of the main Attribute as a tree and the supporting ones as roots."

That is... a way to say it.

Now I know why Sinclair wanted to get rid of Regression so badly. It is my main Attribute as well as hers... She wanted to be more than just a human, so Regression was an obstacle for her.

For me, who has accepted who I am, is my limiter and reminder that I am still human deep down amongst the title of Akasha and Argent Monarch of Humanity.

"I am familiar with The Shapeless Comedy, their powers can be summed up as illusion creation and lie manifestation. Simply put, as long as other believe your lies, the illusions created by those lies will come true.", she smiled, handing it back to me, "There isn't any negative effect, as far as I know, the Jesters of Light are good people, white to the very definition in this universe of gray."

Good, huh... something that can't be applied to me at all...

I took the ring, putting it on my index finger. Nothing happened...

With a snap of my finger, I created an illusion of myself but with short hair and glasses. This was my Sinclaire persona.

"Hello.", I waved at her.

I controlled her to wave at me, "Hello."

I turned to Qaeidat Dhahabia, who was looking amused, speaking with the illusion at the same time, "This is pretty interesting."

I am essentially wielding the power of an Eldritch God on my finger.

I snapped the illusion away, "I want to buy some items from the Universal Market Trend."

Her smile widens, "I can help you with that. So, what do you want to use as credit?"

I have Reverie Sludge, Malice Flame, Justice Mist, Hope's Dew, and Euphoric Crystal... which one would cause the most chaos?

Ah...

"Do you have a bucket or a vial?", I asked, "I wanted to put Reverie Sludge into the system."

"Of course!!", she clapped her hands.

After taking out a vial from her hat, Qaeidat Dhahabia helped me pour Reverie Sludge into the vial, 200 ml worth of the sludge of imagination.

She opened her arms, then chanted with absolute reverency, "I offer to the Scale of Eqitam—"

The vial on the table vanished and was placed on the golden scale behind Qaeidat Dhahabia.

"Grant me the value."

On the other side of the scale, a... banknote appeared and flew down, landing on the table. Before I could make sense of it, she grabbed it.

"About eighty million credits, impressive.", seeing her smiling even more, she looked at me as if I were a gold egg-laying goose.

She folded the banknote and snapped her finger, summoning a golden screen behind her, displaying a... shopping website, yes, a typical shopping website. Seems like minimalism got hold of the universe.

"What do you need?", she asked me.

"Something that can kill the unkillable, ignoring regeneration and adaptation.", I state my demand.

"Alright, let the professional handle this.", she turned around and began to operate the UI.

I expected her to buy a weapon, but she was selecting various materials. With the language being the Universal Language, I know what she bought, but I don't understand why she bought them.

Annihilation Matter? Correction essence? Pure Fire? Reignbow Fragment? Oh, there is something I am familiar with, Venusian Smog.

"I'll hand all the materials bought to Welt Ealam, they'll handle the process and creation of what you need!! It should be quick."

She held her right hand to the side, as if waiting for something. Then a dimensional rift opened, dropping something on her left...

"Ehem...", she faked a cough and picked up the item, a sword with a dark blade detached from a white hilt, floating and connected by a channel of electricity.

"The material, consultant, and creation fees are covered with all of your credits. This is yours.", she handed me the sword.

Grabbing the hilt, I felt a sensation that could only be described as Evil. I swung the sword around for a test, feeling the delay as the sword moved.

From just a touch, I already understood what it can do. It is basically a living virus that eats through anything, organic, synthetic, with a single touch... but it can only be used once.

"Is there a scabbard?", I asked.

"Huh, Welt Ealam?", she looked to the side.

A screen appeared in front of me said. [Late production]

Then a scabbard appeared, perfectly sliding onto the sword with a satisfying click.

I smiled, "Thanks. That will be all from me."

"I am happy that you came back~ the Golden Emporium will always be waiting for you!!", Qaeidat Dhahabia waved as I turn my back.

Immediately, I activated the ring, enveloping myself in a veil of illusion. This ring is pretty handy... if I can trick Avalon... heha~ this will be fun. Now I just need to deliver the living nuke Hoa left behind to Quang Trung, and then I'll head North to China to experience the war situation with my own eyes.

 

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Back in the Golden Emporium, The Golden Order smiled as she looked to the side.

There was a young man with flaming blue hair and golden eyes. Wearing a peaceful and neutral expression. Their white priest's robe flutters even with no wind. They are The Enigma Code with a new body.

"How is your new body?", The Golden Order smiled.

"Could be older.", they replied curtly.

"Your preference is always... creepy.", she shrugged, "Young women between ten and twenty-five, old men between forty and seventy."

Then, she glanced at the entrance that Charlotte just left, "Do you still want to go after her?"

"I've done all I can, supporting the medics on the war front, my Angels kept up with their charity work, and even hijacking this world's faith.", they turned to The Golden Order, "Chaos had seeped into this world for a very long time, even I cannot bring about order to this world."

"You talk like you are some almighty existence.", The Golden Order scoffed, "I, as one of the oldest beings in the universe, have a more special connection to the universe than you, a cheater."

"But still, you can do whatever you want. As long as Shemiss Aluqdim doesn't mind.", she pointed to the door, "If you have any grudge with her, then let it out."

"I am not so petty to do such things.", they shook their head and walked out.

In fact, they do not have full confidence even with the full support of their Light. As someone who takes advantage of the universe's glitches and loopholes, they know very well how open they are now.

Even with the support of The Golden Order and The World Border, their Sun still took damage and will need hundreds of years to stabilize. Not to mention the Herald of The Enigma Code was in the hands of The Golden Order.

They were truly unlucky.

"As your friend, I must warn you.", The Golden Order smiled meaningfully, her gaze seem to look past The Enigma Code, "Your current protection had attracted a Scion. Unfortunately for you, that Scion take things quite personal."

"You are up against The Trailblazer."