Case

The Case

White Eagle Federation.

Borekri State.

Beyond a stretch of wilderness, light and shadow overlapped, forming a gateway.

A figure emerged—Sulu Portley, dressed like a refined gentleman in a black trench coat and top hat, leaning on a cane.

"Judging from the outcome of the prophecy, Sean should be somewhere nearby..."

He surveyed his surroundings, a faintly inscrutable smile on his face.

His main reason for coming this time was Lady Moon.

This Goddess had already revealed both her petty nature and her open hostility. He had no choice but to guard against her.

And after she had destroyed his Avatar, he would inevitably have to retaliate.

"Lady Moon's status... She was once injured and is still constantly recovering... But regardless, as the one who commands the River Styx, she can fully be regarded as an eighth-rank True God. If I want revenge... I must be patient."

"Besides that... I may need a 'Knight of Misfortune.'"

"But this time, I first need to observe."

He was unsure whether Lady Moon knew of the identity Sulu Portley, and of his relationship with Sean.

If she did, then the danger Sean faced this time was very likely a trap meant to lure him out. He could not act rashly and should instead stay away.

If she did not, then Sean himself was truly being pursued by death this time. After all, his career path had originally been controlled by the Black Death Society. Perhaps the previous [Emperor of Doom] had all been subordinates of Lady Moon.

Under those circumstances, Sulu could easily exploit the information gap between the two sides and get one over on Lady Moon, which would count as repayment for the grievance from last time.

"More specifically, Demon should know, and Sivinardo, who belongs to the same Demon