Fortunately, no, unfortunately, Angel came to Klein's bedroom just after finishing Tarot Club, just to ask a few questions, not...
Seeing Angel take the initiative to sit on the single sofa next to the balcony, Klein smiled half regretfully and half thankfully, followed, and said guessingly:
"About me leaving Backlund for a trip?"
Angel nodded and asked:
"It's not just about the arms business, right?"
When she returned from Trier and contacted Sander of "East Balam Veteran Officers Club", the latter had talked about "Dwayne Dantès" and was interested in joining them to clear the way for a batch of arms smuggled into the Southern Continent.
At that time, Angel thought that this was just Klein using the same method as himself to investigate Loen Military, but Klein's positive attitude showed that his purpose was probably more than that.
"I mentioned last week that 'Amon' might have come to Backlund. Although he is looking for an organization that believes in 'Fool', another target may be me..." Klein answered softly, as if he was worried about the eavesdropping "Angel of Time" Amon standing outside the door., "According to the reminder of 'Orange Light' Hilarion, before I became Demigod and possessed divinity, my special characteristics could be glimpsed by some high-ranking beings. I think he was not only referring to some Angel of the same Pathway, but may even include Adjacent Pathways."
Adjacent Pathways, just like "Demoness" and "Hunter" can be converted to each other at Sequence 4, is there a similar method for "Seer"?
Several possible Pathway flashed through Angel's mind, and he blurted out:
"You mean 'Marauder' Pathway where Amon is?"
"Dwayne Dantès" once used the dream dialogue with Leonard to scare the "Parasite". It is not difficult to guess the Pathway where "Amon" is.
"Yes, according to... some known information, 'Seer' and 'Marauder' may be interchangeable at High Sequence, and so can 'Apprentice' Pathway."
The three are Adjacent Pathways, which are somewhat different from "Demoness" and "Hunter". Of course, it is possible that some Pathway can also be interchanged with "Demoness", but I don't know yet... Angel thought about it and asked:
"So, not only will Aggregation Effect attract the prying eyes of Adjacent Pathways to you, but the 'specialness' of you will also do the same?"
At this time, she also thought about her experience of often encountering various "Hunter", Dominic, "Fire Flame" Danitz, Helene, Anderson, and even in Trier, she could encounter "Iron-Blooded Knight" Sirio Sauron...
During the adventure at sea, Angel had some knowledge of Beyonder, whose special properties attracted two Pathways. Now this was confirmed again in Klein's words.
"Yes, it's a good thing that Amon and I are not in the same city. Once he comes here, even if he is just a clone of Sequence, he is likely to 'encounter' me on the road because of his high status and Law of Beyonder Characteristic Convergence, and immediately discover my abnormality."
Klein said with a serious expression.
That would be too scary... Thinking of the ghost story that Mr. "Sun" once shared on Tarot Club, about being "parasitized" by Amon's clone, Angel felt a little shuddered.
"So, you accepted the commission from the military and went to the Southern Continent to sell some arms, just like I went to Trier?"
After the fear in his heart dissipated, Angel continued to ask.
"It's just that the goals are different. They hope that the arms will fall into the hands of the tribes and rebels in the Intis-ruled area. This makes me a little curious... If these veterans still represent the interests of the kingdom, it means that Loen intends to provoke both Feysac and Intis." Klein touched the temples that were sandwiched with silver wires under Faceless's ability, and said thoughtfully.
Indeed, Sander asked me to sell the arms to Gargas Archipelago, which made Feysac Empire miserable, and Klein wanted to light a fire under the Intis people of West Bayam... Angel also fell into deep thought.
She immediately thought of Royal Advisor and Psychology Alchemists committee member Hvin Rambis trying to deepen the differences between Conservative Party and New Party, and thought of "White Saint" Katarina who had been hiding near Backlund, and she didn't know what his plans were.
Now "Angel of Time", "Blasphemer" Amon has also come to Backlund...
This place will soon become more dangerous than Trier. Unfortunately, a few days ago I was still laughing at Loen for not being as good as Intis... She pursed her lips and asked with some worry:
"Do you need me to accompany you to the Southern Continent this time?"
"It shouldn't be necessary. If it's quick, you can return in a week or two. And it's impossible for 'Blasphemer' Amon to stay in Backlund for too long, even if it's a clone, a The appearance of King of Angel in this city will also arouse the vigilance of major churches... I guess that the purpose of his clone coming to Backlund is to use it as a bait to see who can discover and destroy it first, so as to locate his true target."
Klein declined Angel's help, but then the conversation changed:
"But there is another thing that I may need your help with. One of the materials for my promotion to 'Trick Sorcerer' needs to be obtained from the legendary Calderon City located in Spirit World. Wait until 'Magician' Miss asks Abraham Family for specific information..."
"I'll go with you."
Angel agreed before he finished speaking.
Only by promoting him to Demigod as soon as possible can he cover up his "specialness" and avoid being targeted by King of Angel who is hiding in the dark like Amon... Angel thought to himself and suddenly asked:
"When do you plan to leave?"
"Just tonight, take the military airship to Desi Bay, and then transfer to the ship to the Southern Continent."
Klein replied, a hint of alertness conveyed by Spirituality gradually rising in his heart.
"So, this afternoon..."
Angel couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Wha, what afternoon..."
"Wait, it wasn't just the day before yesterday..."
Spirituality's premonition, which was warned before Angel's arrival, finally became a reality.
"City of Generosity" Bayam, "Hanged Man" Alger Wilson hid their faces in their hoods, ducked into the alley, and walked quickly in the alley that could only allow two people to pass side by side.
He just got the latest news from Bishop Jogoli of "Wave Church", confirming the correctness of the information exchanged on Tarot Club: Pirate Conference was indeed attacked by "Rose School"'s attack caused heavy losses. The recently emerged "Ship Breaker" and "Golden Queen" Angelica Zaki performed outstandingly in the battle and were even more valued by Church of Storms.
This also made my task heavier. After all, "Mandated Punishers" thought that I might be able to contact "Admiral of Stars" and get news about Angelica Zaki... Alger curled his lips and dismissed this kind of task that was obviously beyond his ability.
After exiting the alley, he quickly turned a few corners, paying attention to whether there were any followers behind him. He came to an inconspicuous house, rang the doorbell, and waited quietly.
This is the residence of "Artisan" who has cooperated with Alger many times. While he earned enough referral fees, he also maintained his status and importance on Tarot Club. Therefore, as soon as he heard that there was a problem with "Artisan", Alger quickly returned Bayam handled the matter so as not to delay Mr. "World's" commission. He used Teleportation to come to his door. The next week, he attended Tarot Club with the identity of "Ocean Songster", and was then bought by "Justice" Miss at a high price.
Unfortunately, the Beyonder Characteristic provided by "Empress" Miss are all from Sequence 4. According to "Hermit", only Only Demigod Artisan can deal with Beyonder Characteristic of Demigod... I can ask Sharff if this is the case...
While thinking about it, the door was opened from the inside, and a face with tanned skin and sharp edges poked out, full of doubts:
"Alger, why are you here?"
"Didn't you say you were sick? I was passing by Bayam and came here to take a look."
Looking at the face of "Artisan" Sharff, which was thin but not sickly, Alger breathed a sigh of relief and answered.
What he fears most is to enter the house and see Sharff who has died of illness on the bed. At that time, in addition to three points of regret for the loss of an acquaintance, the remaining ninety-seven points will be regret for the loss of a skilled "Artisan".
"It has been cured a long time ago. I just used some herbal medicine. You know, there are doctors from all schools of 'City of Generosity'."
Sharff, who has short flax hair and brown eyes, answered impatiently. It seemed that this was not the first time he was asked this question.
"It's okay. Of the 'Artisan's I know, you are the only one who is indispensable," Alger complimented the other person, "Has the production of the 'Ocean Songster' given to you last time been completed?"
As he spoke, he took two steps forward, entered the door, and took in the empty and somewhat simple room.
Sharff was stunned for a moment, but did not stop him. Instead, he followed into the room and took out an expensive bottle of Sonia Blood Wine from the wine cabinet in the corner. While pouring a glass for the pirate captain who often drank with him, he replied:
"It will be completed in a few days. After that, I may have to suspend commissioning for a while."
"Why?" Alger asked after taking a sip of the wine, which was as red as blood and sweet in the mouth, and kept scanning the furnishings in the room. He paused for a moment on the Blood Moon grass and monkey-faced leaves that were common to the Southern Continent in the cupboard.
"Just a little bit of adjustment, physically and mentally."
Sharff answered perfunctorily. Seeing that Alger had already drank a lot of wine, he quickly drank all the wine in front of him and took the lead in adding another glass.
Alger nodded and said with a regretful expression:
"I originally wanted to wait for you to complete this order and let you make a Demigod with special characteristics, a 'puppet' Mystical Item... It seems that I can only find someone else."
"'Puppet', Sequence 4..." Sharff heard the words and murmured again, but there was no expression on his face that Alger expected to see, "Sorry, I can't handle Beyonder Characteristic with divinity. Maybe only High Sequence's 'Artisan' can do it."
Just like what "Hermit" said... Alger then sighed with regret, finished the last bit of Sonia Blood Wine and left this simple house.
Sharff, whose face was slightly red and in a tipsy state, still sat with his eyes narrowed. After the footsteps outside the door faded away, he slowly got up and closed the door, returned to the depths of the room, and opened Trapdoor in the basement.
"He doesn't have any doubts, does he?"
"No, I just asked about the production progress, then drank and left."
"Very good, complete his commission without raising suspicion, receive the balance, and then leave with us."
"He seems to have other Beyonder Characteristic, even High Sequence..."
"It's too dangerous. Didn't you say that he might have a background in the Zhengshen sect... What kind of Pathway is that Beyonder Characteristic?"
"He only mentioned 'puppets.'"
"Puppet?"
There was some commotion in the room.
"You continue to stay here and stabilize him. You can tentatively agree to help him find Artisan who can handle the 'puppet' characteristics."
"Okay."
In a garden two alleys away from here, "Ocean Songster" Alger Wilson sat quietly on a bench, leaning one hand against his ear in the shape of a trumpet, as if listening to the conversation in the wind.
Sorry, I need to take a day off tomorrow, so there will be no new updates. Updates will resume at 7 a. m. the day after tomorrow.