A Cat That Could Perform Divination

As Ikanser looked up, Luther took a step back and once again used Psychological Invisibility to disappear from sight. The pale writing on the surface of the Silver Mirror Arrodes also faded away, revealing only the normal mirror surface and Klein standing in front of the table.

"Well"

Ikanser seemed somewhat better. He sat up straight, sighed deeply, picked up the Silver Mirror, stroked its surface three times, and continued to ask, "Your Excellency Arrodes, I wish to know, who was the Extraordinary who killed 'Desire Apostle' Jason Beria?"

It's me.

Standing beside him, Luther thought to himself, and looked at the mirror with him.

Luther was curious about how Arrodes would answer, because judging from what had just happened, the Magic Mirror Arrodes seemed terrified of him. Would it risk offending Luther by giving Ikanser the correct answer?

The result was negative.

The water on the Mirror rippled for a moment, but reflected nothing. It didn't even ask Ikanser a question before it shrunk back to its normal state.

Arrodes did not answer.

Ikanser said, half surprised and half puzzled, "This is the first time I've ever seen something like this."

"Perhaps it's because the other party's level is far beyond its own?"

One team member frowned as he analyzed the situation.

Seeing Ikanser pick up the Magic Mirror, the members of Machinery Hivemind stopped pretending to be busy and gathered around together.

"Anyway, there are such obvious signs of Flesh and Blood Magic at the scene, we can just conclude that it was the Aurora Order who did it," one team member said impatiently. "After all, the extraordinary beings on this Pathway are all followers of the True Creator."

But Ikanser clearly did not agree with this statement; he simply looked at the Silver Mirror and fell into deep thought.

The members of "Machinery Hivemind" lingered at Klein's house for a while longer, but ultimately found no clues and had to leave.

We will continue to follow up on this matter.

Before leaving, Ikanser said this.

This means that unless something new happens, this matter will end there, and they won't put any more effort into it.

"They gave up too quickly."

After watching them leave, Klein couldn't help but say something.

In his view, this matter involved the death of a Sequence 5 Devil, which should have been a rather important extraordinary case, yet they had dismissed it so casually. Although from his perspective, it was best not to investigate, he couldn't help but feel surprised.

"This is a reasonable choice, as it didn't cause too much of an impact."

Isengard, smoking his pipe, said, "A dangerous Devil attempted to instigate an event, but was swiftly eliminated by an unknown entity through force before it even began. The matter can now be considered closed."

"You might not know this, but in Backlund, with its 5 million inhabitants, numerous extraordinary events occur every day, keeping the official extraordinary individuals constantly busy. Therefore, they tend to ignore events with little impact and focus their energy on serious cases, such as that Serial Murder Case."

He continued.

"But that Serial Murder Case was also never solved, was it?"

Luther said.

Upon hearing his voice, the two looked over at the same time. Although he had been standing in the living room the whole time, sharing the room with them, their gazes only turned to him at this moment, as if they had just noticed him.

That only shows they lack ability, not that they didn't try.

Isengard chuckled. "Of course, if you told them Jason Beria was plotting to assassinate Duke Negan, they might have a different attitude."

"Then forget it."

Klein immediately shook his head.

I think so too.

Isengard said, "Duke Negan is a devout follower of the God of Storms, and I have no interest in dealing with the 'Tyrant's' henchmen."

The Church of Wisdom and the Church of Storms have always disliked each other.

"Alright, now that things are basically resolved, please allow me to leave for the time being."

He rose and bid farewell to Klein and Luther.

Klein quickly got up and saw him out.

"Also, Mr. Anderson."

As Isengard Stanton reached the porch, he turned back to Luther and said, "I think I should thank you for killing him and avenging my assistant. The poor young man was looking forward to returning to Lenburg for Ritual in the New Year."

With a forlorn and sorrowful expression on his face, he bowed slightly to Luther, turned around, and pushed open the door to leave.

By this time, only Klein, Luther, and a cat remained in the living room.

What a bizarre farce! Luther had only come to Klein because the little black cat had eaten the Seer's Potion, wanting to ask if anything would happen. Instead, he encountered Devil ambush, and after killing the Devil, he came across a strange Mirror.

"Finally, some peace and quiet."

Klein breathed a sigh of relief and said to Luther, "Would you like something to drink?"

Plain water is fine.

Luther replied

"Hehe, okay."

Upon hearing this, Klein couldn't help but smile knowingly.

This is a custom unique to their Homeland. For the people of Loen, hot water is only used to brew tea or coffee; it is never drunk on its own.

While Klein went to the kitchen to boil water, Luther went to the broken window in the living room, drew the curtains, and somewhat blocked the cold wind blowing in.

The two sat down in front of the fireplace.

"That Mirror called Arrodes is very strange."

Klein brought up the topic first.

"Um."

Luther replied, "It seems to want to please you, but it's also afraid of me."

The two exchanged a knowing glance, confirming once again that they both harbored secrets.

Actually, Luther had just considered snatching the Mirror from the "Machinery Hivemind" people and studying it carefully. However, the consequences of that might attract the attention of the Church's higher-ups, so after considering it, Luther gave up the idea.

Let's make plans if we have the chance to meet again next time.

He thought to himself, then looked at Klein, "And, is my cat alright?"

"Don't worry, even if it's an animal, it should be able to Acting on instinct."

Klein recalled Miss Justice's actions, saying, "Animals can lower people's guard and do things Concealment. And they can also use their abilities to help you."

Can a cat Divination?

Luther looked at the little black cat warming itself by the fireplace, and briefly imagined it swishing its tail and stroking the crystal ball. He found it both incongruous and comical, and couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "It doesn't matter. I don't expect it to be of much use; as long as it's alive, that's enough."

Yes, we're alive.

As he said this, the smile on his face faded.