The Demoness's Voice

Leonard kept implying to Dunn that the Demoness was a man in disguise, but unfortunately Dunn didn't understand him and only thought that Leonard had a sister in the Gnosis Order, which made Leonard feel very helpless.

While their conversation continued, Luther took the arrest warrant and examined the round-faced man's features. Below the man's portrait were details of the crimes he had committed:

"Tris, suspected to be an Extraordinary Being, initially assessed as Sequence 8 'Instigator,' with the possibility of being from the Gnosis Order, is the perpetrator of the Number One Tragedy... He landed at Enmat Harbor, and according to eyewitness accounts, has already arrived in Tingen, but his current whereabouts are unknown..."

The Number One Tragedy was a heinous incident that occurred some time before Luther's transmigration. A ship named "Number One" was first attacked by pirates, and then a fierce internal conflict broke out among the crew. Driven by primal desires, some passengers descended into chaos and madness, committing mass murder and destruction. It was later deduced that the root cause of the conflict was likely a passenger named Tris, who used his Beyonder Ability to incite people to commit evil.

Based on the name of the Potion, "The Instigator," Luther guessed that Tris's purpose in committing the Number One Tragedy was to "Acting" so that he could digest the Potion more quickly.

To digest the Potion, so many people were killed...? Or is it that this Potion can only Acting by harming others...?

That's so cruel.

Luther thought to himself, "The Pathway of the Secrets Suppliant is so crazy. Perhaps I will face a similar situation in the future. What will I choose then?"

While he was lamenting, Leonard had already explained things clearly over there—he suspected that Tris had drunk Potion and had transformed from a man into a woman. This amazing yet reasonable guess shocked both Klein and Dunn.

"No wonder the Divination yielded no results back then; he has fundamentally changed," Klein said. "Perhaps I can use this new clue to perform Divination."

"We don't need the Divination for now. We've already located the last area, and we should be able to pinpoint its location this afternoon," Dunn said, shaking his head. "Everyone, get ready; we're leaving immediately."

Are they about to find the Demoness?

Luther immediately looked up. "Captain, can I come along?"

The three people who were packing their things all looked over at the same time.

"The other party is very likely Sequence 7 powerhouse. Your Sequence is too low. If it weren't for the need for Klein to pinpoint his location, I wouldn't even be planning to bring him along."

Dunn's deep gray eyes were calm and composed as he politely declined Luther.

But I desperately need the Witch's Heart.

Luther chuckled and said, "Captain, don't forget, I fought against a Sequence 5 back in Enmat Harbor! And I still have that thing you entrusted to me, so I'm definitely safe."

He patted the inside pocket of his chest, reminding Dunn that he was carrying the "Clockwork Clown."

Seeing that Dunn was still hesitant, he added, "Besides, I'm very knowledgeable about Ritual Magic, which might be helpful in your investigation."

Dunn thought for a moment and asked, "Did you get enough rest this morning?"

"Absolutely no problem."

Luther answered.

Having said all that, Dunn had no reason to refuse. The four of them put on their trench coats and hats, left the company, boarded a carriage, and headed to the last unexplored area.

Tingen City, West Borough.

It was dusk, and the Sun was setting, casting its light on the Tussock River. The waves shimmered like golden scales, dancing endlessly on the water. Unfortunately, the river water had a somewhat fishy smell, and the streets along the river were muddy, spoiling people's enjoyment of the beautiful scenery.

"Attention everyone, the target is a two-story gray-blue house with Garden."

The Nighthawks stood guard on either side of the car windows, Concealment peering out and searching for houses that met their requirements.

Luther sat on the soft cushions of the carriage, which swayed gently. The warm afternoon breeze caressed his face, and drowsiness washed over him again.

No, I can't fall asleep.

Think about something else and clear your head.

That said, what does Ms. M intend to do with the life force she's collecting? If it's for Curse Ritual, that's one thing, but if she's using it to heal her injuries, could I perhaps add something to it?

"Come over."

Just then, he suddenly heard a woman's voice.

Who is it?

Luther jolted awake, instantly dispelling his drowsiness. He looked up, slightly puzzled. The carriage was full of men, and the people on the street outside were some distance away, making it impossible for them to make such a clear sound.

Come here.

The voice rang out again, its tone alluring and provocative, with a hint of barely perceptible coldness, like smooth, icy snake scales brushing against my ear.

Luther didn't speak. He looked around at his colleagues and saw that everyone else was still focused on searching the target house. It seemed that he was indeed the only one who had heard the sound.

Is it because of my "Listener" Characteristic that I've been exposed to things I shouldn't have heard...?

Luther had seen ominous things before, so he wasn't panicked. Instead, he relaxed and suppressed his hearing. But the sound didn't disappear; instead, it grew louder. The woman making the sound was whispering softly, her voice echoing in Luther's mind, and his head began to ache.

Only then did he finally understand the problem.

No, it's not that I failed to suppress my hearing, but that our carriage is getting closer to the source of the sound!

Was this caused by that Demoness?

Luther took a deep breath, focusing all his senses on minimizing the impact of the sound.

"Found it, this is it."

Then he heard Klein's voice confirming.

Looking out the car window, a two-story gray-blue building came into view. It had a dilapidated Garden, with withered grass and trees, and only a few roses blooming bright red by the wall, but they did nothing to change the overall atmosphere.

Through his eyes, Luther saw something translucent moving slowly in the shadows on the first floor, like several invisible giant snakes.

"Keep driving forward."

Dunn identified the house and instructed the Ziesel, not to stop but to maintain a steady pace. The carriage continued for several more blocks until the house was out of sight, then quietly came to a stop.

"Don't rush over yet. We can be more effective at night. Until then, let's keep watch from outside."

Dunn said.

The group Qidian agreement. Luther thought to himself, "I should have told Cecilia before I left, so she wouldn't have worried."

No, Ms. M can share his vision, so she'll probably warn her sister... Luther suppressed the seductive voice in his head while smiling bitterly. He really didn't want that crazy woman to influence Cecilia.

Time passed by, and as evening approached, night soon fell.

Beside the carriage, the Tussock River flowed quietly in the darkness.

"Alright, let's get started. Klein, you don't need to fight, just get a feel for the atmosphere. Leonard and Luther, you two follow me."

"Yes."

The group followed Dunn's instructions.

It was a new moon tonight, and the crimson moonlight wasn't very bright. Klein stayed a dozen meters away, nervously watching the three of them quietly approach the house.

A battle is inevitable.