Azik's Departure

After Luther returned and reported to Dunn, the latter also became suspicious of the woman.

"One is a viscount who's in high spirits after taking mummy powder, and the other is a stunningly beautiful but lowly streetwalker. The former actually let the latter go so easily... this is really too strange."

Dunn said.

"However, according to the servants, Viscount Dorset is a thrill-seeker who is willing to try all sorts of... well, bizarre things. It's only a matter of time before he dies."

Luther Zedao.

"Well, in any case, this woman is highly suspicious. I will arrange for the police to search for her."

After finishing his work, Dunn didn't let Luther leave. Instead, he took out his pipe from his pocket, lit it, and took a few puffs. The gray-blue smoke swirled up, obscuring his deep gaze.

The captain isn't letting me leave. Is there something he wants to say?

Although Luther was a little puzzled, he waited quietly.

"Daly has successfully advanced to Sequence 6 'Spirit Guide' and succeeded Edward as the Nighthawks Captain of Enmat Harbor."

Dunn said slowly.

"Miss Daly got promoted? That's great, Captain."

Luther exclaimed in admiration.

"That's a good thing."

Dunn nodded. "She is indeed a genius. In just a few years, she has figured out the method to master the Potion... and I still need your reminders."

He was referring to Acting Method.

"No matter how we found out, as long as we can use it, isn't that enough?"

Luther said dismissively.

"You're right," Dunn took another puff of his pipe. "Not just you, Edward is right too."

"Captain, you mean..."

Luther understood Dunn's unspoken meaning: he was going to take his relationship with Daly seriously.

"Now that I've mastered the method to digest Potion, I should be even more proactive. I've decided to start from scratch, digesting everything again from Sequence 9 onwards, leaving no hidden dangers, and then aiming for a general ascension." Dunn stated his plan, paused, and continued as if talking to himself, "At least I must become someone worthy of her."

Congratulations, Captain.

Luther sincerely said, "Please do your best."

As Luther came out of Dunn's place, he ran into Klein.

"Perfect timing, I need to talk to you about something."

Luther stopped him and, under his curious gaze, asked, "Is Mr. Azik free lately? Could you help me contact him? I need to speak with him."

Klein needed to make a special application, Dunn was prepared to start from scratch; he also needed to consider seeking a promotion. Therefore, he planned to visit Azik.

See if he can provide reliable help.

Upon hearing Luther's question, Klein paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Mr. Azik has already left Tingen."

Has Azik left Tingen?

Luther was somewhat surprised, and at the same time, a sense of unease welled up in his heart. With this powerful figure around, he could rely on him to protect him from any danger. Now that he had left, it would be bad if something else happened.

"Then why did he leave Tingen?"

Luther asked.

So Klein told him what had happened in the past few days.

It turns out that while exorcising an evil spirit from an Ancient Castle, Klein discovered traces of Mr. Azik's past. After following Azik to investigate, Azik discovered that he had indeed lived there a hundred years ago and even found the bones of his descendants in the castle's crypt.

His descendants from a century ago were not only murdered and sealed away, but their coffins were recently opened and their skulls removed.

The person who opened the coffin was the mastermind behind the discord between his Fate and Klein's.

Azik used his abilities to track down the skull; one half disappeared without a trace, while the other half was implanted into the body of a woman named Megose.

"Megose?"

Luther was extremely surprised. So, the matter with Lanevus was also related to that person behind the scenes?

"Yes, Mr. Azik's investigation alerted the other party, causing them to lie low for the time being. So he also left Tingen and went to Backlund. On one hand, he wanted to take the opportunity to look for traces left by the target before he lost his memory; on the other hand, he wanted to lower the target's guard."

Klein said, "He left me his contact information; I can write to him if you need."

"No problem."

Luther nodded. He was going to the theater with his sister this weekend, so he would write to Azik after the movie.

"By the way, weren't you looking for rooftops with red smoke? So, did you find them?"

He remembered something else, after all, it was another clue about the person behind the scenes.

"I've searched half of the houses with Red Chimney in Tingen, and I still haven't found anything."

Klein was also helpless when the matter was brought up.

"Okay, good luck then."

Luther encouraged him.

"I definitely need to step up my game," Klein sighed, shaking his head as he walked away. "Not only do I have to inspect the roofs, but I also have to prepare for the upcoming special inspection... Once this busy period is over, I definitely want to take my family to the theater to see a play, just like you. That play, 'The Return of the Earl,' which is coming to Tingen soon, would be great..."

Time flies, and two more days have passed in the blink of an eye. The police have not found the woman connected to the Viscount's death on the streets. Luther continues his daily routine, retrieving the dress he ordered for Cecilia from the clothing store, and looks forward to tomorrow night's drama.

Meanwhile, the special inspector from the Cathedral had arrived at Blackthorn Security Company. He was none other than Crestet Cesimir, one of the nine Senior Deacon of the Church, whose title was "Goddess's Sword." Luther had already met him once before, thanks to him, and because he was forced to go on a business trip to Enmat Harbor, he almost died.

Everyone at the Tingen headquarters was waiting in the Lounge. The first person to go down for review was Klein, who had submitted the application.

When he came back up, a tremendous change had occurred. Luther could clearly see with his own eyes that his body was overflowing with Spirituality.

Their movements have become much more agile.

"You got promoted?"

Luther asked in a low voice.

"Yes, um..."

Klein seemed about to respond with a smile, but for some reason, after thinking for a moment, he suddenly broke into an exaggerated smile, "Of course!"

That smile looks so fake, it's completely inappropriate.

Luther muttered to himself as he descended into the underground. The second person to do so was Senior Deacon Crestet, who was waiting for him in the alchemy room where Old Neil had taught him mysticism.

Crestet still had very short blond hair, and as always, he turned up his collar high, hiding the lower half of his face in shadow.

He still carried that briefcase, which contained a white bone dagger, the so-called Goddess's Holy Relic.

Following his instructions, Luther placed his hand on the Goddess's Holy Relic and swore not to spread the "Acting Method" indiscriminately.

Everything was going smoothly, except to his surprise when Crestet suddenly praised him, saying that he had done a good job in Enmat Harbor last time.

No, I didn't! Don't come looking for me again if anything like this happens!

He silently shouted in his heart, but could only smile at the other person without saying anything.