Appearance

Qin Ran studied the writing on the page. He did not look surprised.

Once he had begun to suspect Finks, everyone around him had naturally become suspect too.

Qin Ran would not assume the worst of someone.

But he would not believe everyone in the world was kind and harmless, either.

Qin Ran turned to Simons.

He wanted to ask him more about Boyle.

Before Simons could explain further, however, Friedel floated in.

"2567, a guest from the Dark Star Society wants to see you!"

"Very powerful!"

"Be careful!"

The Ghost Butler wrote.

"Someone from the Dark Star Society wants to see me?"

"Is this about Carl Ross?"

Qin Ran raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

Aside from meeting Carl Ross once at Saint's Garden, Qin Ran had had no further dealings with the Dark Star Society.

Besides, Nikelei had explained what happened with Carl Ross, and the Dark Star Society had accepted her explanation.

That matter was settled. They could not be here because of it.

Then why had they come?

The Ghost Butler's warning troubled him in particular. Qin Ran knew he would not say it without reason.

After his experiences with Titch and Simons, Qin Ran understood that no one—and nothing—around Nikelei was ordinary.

The Ghost Butler's ability to withstand sunlight was itself extraordinary.

So although Qin Ran was puzzled, he still thanked the Ghost Butler for the warning.

"Thanks, Friedel!"

With that, Qin Ran bid Simons goodbye and headed for Black Street No. 1.

As strange as Boyle's behavior was, this "guest" from the Dark Star Society demanded more immediate attention.

Simons understood that too.

He did not follow.

He knew that if something happened, he would only get in the way.

When Qin Ran entered the reception room at Black Street No. 1, he saw a