[Hanged Man]: When Are You Leaving?

Backlund, North Borough.

"Captain, I'd like to ask for leave."

Leonard Mitchell spoke to his superior, handing over the relevant documents.

As official extraordinary individuals, they need to apply in advance to travel alone. However, their "Red Gloves" work is quite special, as they travel all over the country year-round, so the application process is simpler than that of ordinary Nighthawks.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

The newly promoted "Spirit Warlock" Red Gloves Captain Soest took the document, but instead of looking at it, he asked him directly.

"There might be a new lead in a case," Leonard replied vaguely, "But I can't be sure; it needs some time to verify."

Actually, he planned to return to Tingen to check on the fate of his two former colleagues. If he took the fastest Steam train, he should be able to reach Raphael Cemetery in Tingen by daybreak. And with plenty of sunlight, digging the graves would be easier.

"I'm sorry, Leonard, you can't leave Backlund for the time being—it needs you." However, Soest refused his request. "I just received a call from above; there have been several cases of bloody rituals in the East Borough recently, and the Police Department has transferred the case to us..."

Leonard's heart sank when he heard the news.

Cases involving bloody rituals are generally major cases, either involving cults that worship evil Devil, and they usually can't be solved in a week or two. After their team takes on such cases, they can't even guarantee normal working hours, let alone take leave.

However, there is some good news: they can work through the night, and their investigation speed is faster than that of the extraordinary individuals in other Church.

After all, they don't need to sleep.

Above the Gray Fog, the trading continued.

[The Moon] Emlyn hesitated for a while, wanting to advance to Sequence 6 but reluctant to spend the money. He finally told [The Hanged Man] Alger to help him inquire about prices first, and he would think about it later.

"This is indeed a difficult decision, I understand."

"[The Hanged Man] "Alger said calmly.

He hadn't yet fully digested the "Wind-blessed's" Potion and wasn't in a hurry to make money. After finishing his conversation with [The Moon], he turned his attention to the lower part of the Bronze Long Table.

"Mr. Fool, I request to speak with [the world] alone."

Alger said.

"Can."

Klein nodded and manipulated the Gray Fog to spread, blocking the senses of everyone else present.

When are you leaving Bayam?

As soon as he met [the world's] gaze, Alger couldn't wait to ask.

The events in Bayam were so shocking that they led to a chaotic battle between four Sequence 4 and the Wrath of one Sequence 3. For some time, the entire Rorsted Island region was shrouded in the "Sea King's" fury.

Although the Hanged Man benefited greatly from the process, he still felt immense pressure.

[Temperance] had long since led the team to escape, but [The World] remained holed up in the hotel in Bayam. This made Alger uneasy, as he felt that the other party seemed to be plotting something.

"... maybe in a few more days."

Klein said hoarsely.

His troubles here aren't over yet.

According to updated intelligence, the real "Red-haired Helene" is currently hiding inside the Intis embassy. Klein feels that Luther has mistaken her for someone else because of him, so he decides to take responsibility and stay in Bayam until he captures "Red-haired Helene" and locates "Vice Admiral of Ailment" Tracy before contacting Luther to take action.

What are you going to do now?

Alger, sensing something was wrong, frowned and asked, "[The Hanged Man]..."

"Don't worry, this time it won't cause a big commotion."

Klein could guess his concerns, so he explained, "As for whether the [Hanged Man] believes it or not, that's another story."

"... I hope so."

Alger could only say helplessly.

After they finished communicating, they asked Mr. Fool to unblock them.

"Gentlemen."

Seeing that no one else seemed interested in trading, [The Magician] Fors spoke up, "I have a Mystical Item here that's quite effective..."

What she introduced to everyone was the reward her Teacher had just given her: a Mystical Item Real Name "Lenormand's Book of Magic." It allowed the holder to Record Beyonder Ability that appeared before them and fix them to a page in their notebook for long-term storage, which could be used whenever needed. However, it would be consumed after use, and the corresponding page would become blank again.

Its negative effects are relatively easy to avoid; simply smear your blood evenly on the notebook cover. Otherwise, the notebook will cause the holder to get lost and encounter various dangers.

"... Scribe?"

Upon hearing this, Luther raised his eyebrows slightly, guessing the name of the item's Characteristic. He was quite familiar with it because one of the Lamb Mr. A Grazing had such a soul.

"Uh, yes."

Fors was taken aback, not expecting to be seen through so quickly. "My Teacher said this is Sequence 6 of my Pathway. The main pages of this item can Record abilities up to Sequence 6. By Sequence 5, the success rate is only half, and by Sequence 4 it's even lower, possibly down to one in ten."

With Mr. Fool's help, she showed him what the notebook looked like, "And only these three yellowed pages could Record Demigod- level abilities."

Even so, it is already an extremely precious and Beyonder Item!

[Justice] Audrey's eyes lit up, and she immediately asked, "So, Miss [Magician], how much are you planning to bid?"

She had always envied Mr. Temperance's "Shepherd" ability to use a variety of Beyonder Ability, and now that she finally had the chance to obtain a similar item, she naturally wouldn't hesitate. As long as the price was reasonable... no, even if it wasn't, she was willing to pay a premium to get her hands on this precious item!

Seeing [Justice]'s determined look, the other members who were also interested retreated with some regret.

"Huh? I'm not planning to sell it."

Seeing this, Fors had no choice but to explain. It turned out that she had come up with a new sharing model, which was to rent it out temporarily for £50 a day, and the pages had to be filled in again when it was returned.

£50 a day? I could rent it all year round...[Justice] Audrey thought to herself.

"That's indeed a good idea, making full use of the Tarot Club's Concealment and ability to manage resources."

Alger, the Hanged Man, was also excited. This meant he could now temporarily possess items he wouldn't normally have the chance to handle. Renting them out before certain operations would significantly increase his success rate.

"In addition, there's something else I've been considering."

Fors Courage and said to Luther, "[Temperance] Mr., perhaps we could spend a certain amount of money to have you Record Demigod- level abilities on those three pieces of paper?"