Witch
The investigation into Zilingus had been progressing steadily. Another meeting of The Tarot Club had been held midway through to exchange intelligence.
Through interrogating Zilingus's subordinates, Alger learned that he had gone to Backlund to carry out an enormously consequential mission. It also seemed to involve factors related to his advancement to a high Sequence.
Since Zilingus himself was only Sequence 6 and theoretically had no need to consider high Sequences yet, this matter had to be of great importance.
Xu Yue had also appropriately expressed some interest in the mission during the meeting.
If they found any detailed information or clues, they could notify him.
Klein was quite decent about it too. Although The Fool Card delivery service had begun charging fees, message transmission was still mercifully provided free of charge.
If they encountered special circumstances, they could communicate by praying to Mr. Fool.
Just as it seemed they would soon be able to launch a pincer attack on Zilingus,
another case in Tingen City temporarily diverted Mr. Fool's attention.
Along with it, he dragged back Xu Yue, who had originally planned to take leave and catch a train to Backlund, and had him help investigate the case.
"Help investigate this case first. What are you even going to Backlund for? It's so sudden."
Although Klein knew Xu Yue was probably interested in Zilingus, he still feigned confusion.
Well, aside from dragging Xu Yue in to help with the case, Klein was also worried that this guy would get himself killed.
Zilingus was one of the Seven Pirate Generals—a Sequence 6 with the combat strength of a Sequence 5.
What the hell was a Sequence 9 Hunter like him going there for? Klein was already Sequence 8, yet Xu Yue still showed no ambition.
If he died, there