Luo Lin's First Meeting with Audrey

"Who would mind that?" Luo Lin shot Azzik an annoyed look and blurted out, "Klein obviously needs the copper whistle more than I do. My fate isn't being interfered with, so you can just slowly set up the ritual to contact Mr. Azzik. A unlucky guy like Klein needs this kind of instant-use item to save his life, I get it. Besides, am I the kind of person who would fight with a student over something?"

Luo Lin naturally understood why Azzik gave the copper whistle to Klein. It wasn't because he had a better relationship with Klein, but because Klein genuinely needed it.

Luo Lin also didn't really care about who got the copper whistle. In fact, even if Azzik had given it to him, he would have refused it. Azzik could clearly locate the whistle, and Luo Lin planned to use many aliases, so carrying such an item wouldn't be suitable.

"Student?" Azzik looked confused.

Klein's brow twitched.

"That's right, Klein is my student..." Luo Lin nodded matter-of-factly.

Azzik, however, froze for a moment. He looked at Klein, then at Luo Lin, and asked uncertainly, "Klein, are you Jack's student?"

"Mm." What else could Klein do? He could only nod.

"This is truly... surprising." Azzik's face showed undisguised astonishment.

"What's so surprising about it? Can't I be someone's teacher?" Luo Lin, sensing the unspoken meaning in Azzik's words, immediately grumbled indignantly.

"After all, a certain teacher is really quite troublesome. It's not strange for Mr. Azzik to be surprised," Klein said with a smile, his mischievous nature showing a hint of its true colors at that moment.

Azzik nodded in strong agreement. "Jack really doesn't seem like the type to be a good teacher."

"You guys—" Luo Lin glared at them both angrily and said huffily, "Have you forgotten that my main job is a teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Azzik exchanged a look with Klein. The former smiled and said, "My apologies, I forgot. Although he doesn't look very reliable, Jack is indeed a qualified teacher."

Klein also feared he had gone too far and said with a smile, "Yes, that's true. At least in terms of being a teacher, he's very qualified."

"I feel like you guys are implying something..." Luo Lin, of course, could tell they were teasing him, but he didn't really mind, as this was the effect he wanted.

Luo Lin just snorted twice and then looked at Klein, asking, "Klein, do you need me to find your teacher?" His expression was one of undisguised worry.

Klein's heart stirred. Thinking of Luo Lin's teacher, Lucifer Soroyastor, who was also suspected to be a transmigrator, he pondered for a few seconds and nodded. "I'll trouble you then, Jack."

"Isn't it natural for a teacher to help his student?" Luo Lin waved his hand, then his expression turned worried again. "However, my teacher might not actually be free lately. Sigh, I hope he replies to me soon. I haven't even gotten a reply to the letter I wrote him last time..."

"Did your teacher tell you what he's been busy with lately?" Klein asked, half curious and half probing.

"He last told me he was investigating the whereabouts of the War Angel. I don't know any more specifics, and he hasn't replied to me these past few days..." Luo Lin spread his hands, complaining with dissatisfaction. "That guy is always so mysterious, a total riddle-maker, and doesn't consider his students at all."

"War Angel?" Klein showed a curious expression.

"I think it's one of the eight ancient Archangel Kings? I'm not too clear on that. Klein, if you're curious, I can ask him for you when I write to him," Luo Lin said, scratching his head.

"Thank you for your trouble, teacher," Klein clearly understood the principle of "one who accepts favors must repay them," even changing his address. He then asked curiously, "Jack, do you know what Sequence your teacher is?"

"I don't know, he never told me," Luo Lin shook his head with a lost look, perfectly embodying his innocent and foolish persona.

Klein heard this answer with a mix of helplessness and speechlessness, yet it also felt somewhat expected.

Luo Lin, however, seemed to remember something and looked at them both.

"Oh, right, I'm going back to Backlund in a few days. Is there anything you need me to bring?"

Luo Lin saying he was going back to Backlund was no idle talk. In fact, a few days later, Luo Lin was once again boarding the steam train bound for Backlund.

Of course, Luo Lin could now use Azzik's abilities to travel quickly through the spirit world. Although not as fast as a Traveler, it was still faster than taking a steam train – but there was no need for that.

Since Luo Lin's purpose for coming to Backlund this time was to obtain the title of The Fool through legitimate means, he naturally had to make his journey appear completely above board.

Upon arriving in Backlund, Luo Lin quickly met Hugh at their prearranged meeting spot.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting." Luo Lin stepped forward, lowering his voice and asking, "I've already read your letter, but it wasn't very clear. Can you tell me more details?"

Hugh nodded upon hearing Luo Lin's words and explained the recent events. After receiving Luo Lin's letter and finding his points very reasonable, Hugh and Fors, after some inquiries and investigations, decided to contact Viscount Glaint, who was well-known in mystical circles. Through him, they successfully connected with Audrey Hall, the daughter of Earl Hall.

"I haven't had a chance to ask them about The Fool yet. I plan to inquire after attending this gathering of Beyonders and getting more familiar with them," Hugh said, then, as if remembering something, he looked at Luo Lin and asked, "Oh, right. When Fors introduced you to Miss Audrey, she said you were a Beyonder from an ancient noble family with profound knowledge. You don't mind, do you?"

Since they were attending the Beyonder gathering together, Hugh and the others had naturally introduced Luo Lin's existence to Audrey and the others beforehand, but they hadn't mentioned his name.

"It's fine, I don't mind," Luo Lin shook his head. He naturally wouldn't mind such a thing.

"Then let's go pick up Miss Audrey..." Hugh nodded. The two then got into a carriage and arrived outside the Viscount Glaint's villa. Soon, Fors, disguised, came out with a man and a woman.

The man, needless to say, looked like he wasn't in very good health, clearly Viscount Glaint, who in the original story was determined to become an apothecary.

The girl in a cloak beside Viscount Glaint was clearly the famous Justice, Audrey, from the original story.

She possessed beauty that could rival that of a Witch, and her demeanor was calm and elegantly refined, indicating she had received an excellent education. Even in casual wear, the quality of her clothing was evident, and paired with jewelry that was clearly valuable, she exuded an aura of "money power."