The Aurora Order's Last Days in Backlund
Nighttime, Empress Borough, in the hall of the Duke Negan's villa.
The melodious music flowed like water, and couples in their finest attire danced gracefully in response.
The spacious hall was warm and inviting, with high-powered gaslights illuminating the night as if it were daytime. In this comfortable environment, the ladies could freely display their long, smooth skin, adorned with jewels that shimmered under the lights.
Waiters carried golden champagne glasses through the crowd, and on the nearby tables, a dazzling array of delicacies were displayed. As soon as the food cooled down slightly, it was removed and replaced with a fresh dish.
This was a life of extravagance that the poor in the East Borough could never even dream of. The wildest dream they had when they slept on a penny rope bed was nothing more than eating white bread with butter and big slices of fatty meat with coffee.
As a member of the nobility, Cons Lee... didn't take this kind of life for granted, but he was already used to it, so used to that he wouldn't compare it to what he saw in the East Borough Daytime.
Compared to those things, his attention was more focused on the stunningly beautiful girl in front of him.
"You know, I can't go into too much detail about the mission, or I'll get criticized by my superiors."
He shook his head and said.
"Then let's talk about something less important, Cons, please," said Glaint, who was secretly Sequence 9 "Apothecary," her curiosity piqued. "I'm just so incredibly curious."
The others seemed to share the same sentiment, including Audrey.
The ball had been going on for a while, and these noble scions, who were interested in the extraordinary world, spontaneously gathered together to discuss a recent event— the Detective who had solved Serial Murder Case were threatened, but the killer was killed that same day.
The official claim was that the brave and Wisdom kingdom police acted swiftly. But the younger generation had some inside information, knowing that the murderer was an Extraordinary Being, and that he died at the hands of another Extraordinary Being.
As they chatted, under someone's subtle prompting, their gaze inevitably fell on Cons, who had joined MI9, which led to the scene just now.
"Okay, then I'll just say a little bit."
Sensing Audrey's watchful gaze, Cons couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart. He gave a mysterious smile and said, "The lingering atmosphere at the scene is very similar to that at the scene of the Kaping Case."
"The Kaping Case? You mean the powerful extraordinary being who killed the human trafficker Capim, and now he's killed the mastermind behind the Serial Murder Case?!"
Viscount Glaint exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone else also showed expressions of surprise, even Audrey slightly parted her rosy lips, gazing at Cons. He couldn't help but feel a little smug, and slightly revealed a dangerous inside story:
"Our internal code name for him is... Blood Bishop."
[Blood Bishop]?
Audrey hid in the crowd, savoring the name with mixed feelings.
This name sounds bloody and crazy; it's better to give Mr. Anderson the code name we Tarot Club— [Temperance], which is elegant and restrained.
"Blood Bishop, what a great codename!" Christine exclaimed excitedly, clearly a fan of the man. "He's always fighting bad guys, upholding his faith in Justice with his blood."
According to you, what are we, the ones responsible for investigating him, then?
Cons thought to himself, but didn't say it aloud. In a daze, he couldn't help but recall Mr. Levi's dejected face. He shook his head slightly, regaining his senses, and noticed that everyone was watching him.
"I'm sorry, I think I've said a bit too much."
He gave a wry smile. "If I keep talking, I'm really going to get criticized."
People laughed politely at this, stopped asking questions, and dispersed while chatting.
Cons was inclined to chat with Audrey a little longer, or even dance with her, when he suddenly saw a tall young man walking towards him. This man had a round face and narrow eyes, and looked very similar to the Nation Builder on the banknotes, but he was not as serious, and instead had more youthful vigor.
It's the third prince; he's definitely here for Audrey!
Cons cursed his rival inwardly, but still bowed to her along with Audrey.
Good evening, Your Highness.
"Good evening."
Edessak Augustus chuckled, his gaze sweeping lightly across Audrey and Cons's faces.
"Here we go again, another awkward and boring chat."
Audrey thought helplessly to herself, but maintained a sweet and gentle smile on her face.
Then she saw that the third prince, who had recently shown her great favor, merely gestured slightly to them before walking past them toward Duke Negan on the other side of the dance floor.
He did not try to communicate with Audrey again.
Prince Edessak just left like that?!
Cons found it hard to believe. He saw that Audrey seemed to pause for a second, a look of confusion flashing in her beautiful emerald eyes. But immediately, those eyes became gentle and charming again.
She chuckled and pointed to the long table on the other side, saying, "Cons, would you like to grab something to eat with me?"
"It is an honor."
Cons snapped out of his daze and responded to him.
Prince Edessak might have found a new target, or he might simply have lost interest in Audrey. Either way, it was a good thing for him; after all, competing with a prince might put him at a slight disadvantage.
I need to establish my merits as soon as possible and get promoted in MI9.
He thought to himself.
A few days later, in the same Empress Borough, at the house where Mr. A held the party.
"My Oracle, everyone is here."
The young man led in more than twenty believers and excitedly spoke to Luther.
"Um."
With Mr. A's androgynous and handsome face, Luther scrutinized each of the believers. The high spiritual energy brought by the "Secrets Suppliant" allowed him to easily sense the thick and frenzied aura emanating from them.
This level of aura could not have been generated in a short period of time.
Are these the only people there?
He feigned surprise.
"Please, you must save us, Your Excellency, divine Oracle!"
These people knelt down one after another, piously and fervently declaring, "We have no faith left but in the Lord!"
"Of course, of course."
Luther nodded calmly, "I have the ability to protect all of you, but I am only willing to protect the Lord's most faithful believers."
"The Lord heard from heaven and bestowed His great mercy upon those who were being saved, delivering them from the hand of their enemies." He said in a dazed tone, "Let me hear what you have done for your faith in the Lord?"
The believers were excited, showing their devotion to the Lord, and then they would be saved—isn't that exactly what the Holy Bible say!
So they couldn't wait to start talking.