A happy Franca

Memorial Hall District, 9 Orosei Street, Apartment 702.

Wearing Camel-Colored Cashmere Coat, Franca shivered as she said to Lumian, "When I have money, I'll definitely rent Villa with Underfloor Heating!"

Underfloor Heating was a concept proposed by Emperor Roselle. It involves laying metal pipes in advance in a house to allow heated water to flow through, bringing a warm, summer-like feeling to the enclosed environment and keeping out the cold weather.

This is a standard feature in current upscale residences in Trier.

"What are you, a Witch, afraid of the cold for?" Lumian scoffed.

His gaze then swept over Jenna, noticing that she was wearing a Black Cotton Dress and dark makeup, as if Acting a "Witch" or "Vampire" based on details from everyday life.

"I'm not Pyromaniac, Witch's black fire has no heat!" Franca retorted with a smile.

Lumian sat down on the Long Sofa quite casually:

"Aren't Witch supposed to be good at playing with ice? Don't they have any resistance to Frost and cold, uh, you mean?"

Franca reclined in her Armchair, pulled up the thick cashmere blanket, and chuckled, "I admit, my performance just now was a bit exaggerated, but Trier winters are really cold, mainly because it's so damp, like being soaked in a half-frozen lake."

After exchanging pleasantries, Franca said with considerable emotion, "I've obtained more information about Moran Avignon and the corresponding security arrangements, so we can put the ' Capture Plan ' on the agenda. And you, my friend, are about to attend the ' Dream Festival,' everything just falls into place."

Lumian said with a calm expression, "' The Dream Festival ' is over."

"Huh?" Franca and Jenna were both a little stunned.

So fast?

Lumian recounted everything that happened during the "Dream Festival," including the "Magician's "Lady explanation afterward.

Of course, since the name "Farbauti" cannot be pronounced in any language, Lumian refers to it as the Demon Monarch and substitutes "Naporidisli" for "the Devil with a very long name."

Upon hearing Lumian put on the Golden Mask and see a figure resembling Underworld Daoist, Franca's breathing became heavier. Lumian's description of the Underworld Daoist' clothing made her eyes light up, like the surface of a lake under the Sunlight.

Fortunately, she had excellent self-control and patiently waited until Lumian finished explaining the whole thing before eagerly asking, "Will there be a ' Dream Festival ' next year?"

"You want to participate in next year's ' Dream Festival ' and make direct contact with the Underworld Daoist?" Lumian had no idea what Franca was thinking.

Franca nodded emphatically:

"I figured if Amandina could be granted the power of the ' Evernight ' Pathway by the Underworld Daoist, then I, uh, I'm Witch, shouldn't have any problem either. I wouldn't mind becoming his disciple!"

"Don't worry, as long as I stay sober, I won't let my animalistic instincts run wild during the ' Dream Festival '."

She made a self-deprecating joke.

You meant to say "fellow countryman" instead of "Witch," right? Lumian chuckled and said, "It's not that you can't participate, but the prerequisite is that you become Angel."

"..." Franca shut her mouth.

Jenna said thoughtfully, "There's something I don't understand. Isn't it said that after gaining the ability to remain awake in a special Dream, the corresponding Dream Projection should gradually dissipate? Why didn't ' Hisoka's ' do that?"

Lumian had already considered this question:

"Perhaps this is one of the reasons why ' Hisoka ' had to leave Tizamo Town."

"The ability to remain conscious in a special Dream shouldn't be permanent; it will gradually fade once you leave Tizamo Town. Therefore, Hisoka has to leave Tizamo Town on the one hand, and return two or three times a year for at least a week each time, all to maintain the existence of that Dream Projection."

After exchanging information about the "Dream Festival" for a while, Franca briefly mentioned the information she received from "007" the previous night:

"The Moran Avignon family has a long history, with members spread across the military, politics, art, and business. Based on the intelligence Lady. ' Judgement ' gave us, I suspect it's a branch of the Tamara Family. The dark gray eyes are one of the bloodline characteristics of the Tamara Family!"

"Of course, not all people with dark gray eyes are from the Tamara Family, but members of the Tamara Family are highly likely to have dark gray eyes."

"Given the close relationship between a major branch of the Tamara Family and the Witch Sect, it is highly likely that ' Black Witch ' Clarisse also has Tamara Family blood."

"Based on my speculation, the ' Black Witch ' might be a hybrid of the Sauron Family branch that sided with the Witch Sect and the Tamara Family."

Only in this way can we explain Clarisse's Black Witch when she heard about the Sauron Family, and explain her doting on Blanche Soren!

Lumian did not interrupt Franca's statement, but listened to her continue:

"We need to face not only Moran Avigni, but also the Tamara Family and the ' Person in the Mirror ' forces lurking in the shadows. Moran Avigni himself may also possess powerful Extraordinary Ability. Moreover, the Eighth Bureau, the ' Purifier,' and the ' Machinery Hivemind ' take turns every day, with a fixed team of Beyonder providing him with protection."

"What That One friend meant was that if one wasn't afraid of making sacrifices, assassinating Moran Avignon was still possible, but capturing him alive or communicating with his spirit was extremely difficult and dangerous."

What "007" really meant was that the "Purifier" wouldn't openly show leniency or provide assistance, but if Moran Avignon's death exposed the true nature of the "Person in the Mirror," he might have a way to allow captured Assassin to escape, just like when Jenna killed Hugh Artois. But wouldn't it be better if we didn't try to get more information about the "Person in the Mirror" from Moran Avignon and just told the authorities everything, letting them arrest him? Lumian pondered for a moment and said to Franca, "Don't rush to come up with a plan; let's talk about it tomorrow."

"Why wait until tomorrow?" Franca asked, holding the stack of Paper "007" had given her.

Lumian laughed:

"Let me find a safe place to complete my advancement and become a ' Fate Hunter.' By then, I might develop special, hybrid abilities related to Destiny, which could help us gain new insights and come up with more effective solutions."

It's no secret that Lumian possesses the power of the "Fate" Pathway within the current four-person team.

Franca blurted out in astonishment:

"So soon you can receive a new Gift?"

"Didn't I just say that?" Lumian laughed, "I Harvest nearly twenty Sequence 6 and Sequence 5 Gifted in one go, and the Potion consumption has increased significantly."

Franca pursed her lips and told Lumian with her eyes:

Look, look into my eyes! They're brimming with jealousy!

Lumian then asked Anthony:

What's the story behind your supposed real identity?

Anthony, who had been listening quietly and almost forgotten he was there, explained simply, "Actually, it was a hint given by the ' Justice ' Lady. That identity is very strange; the background, education, and experience are all real, but such a person doesn't actually exist. And the person who might expose this is either long dead or has gone to another place and won't be returning for several years."

"It seems to have been cultivated for many years in advance, used as a disguise." Fran made this judgment based on her own experience.

Since the plan to deal with Moran Avignon was not to be discussed today, Anthony left after a short while, as he needed to make some preparations for the banquet that evening.

"Where do you plan to advance your ' Fate Hunter ' training?" Jenna asked Lumian, "To that Sacrificial Plaza in the Catacombs?"

That place belongs to two Orthodox God, who can protect those who ascend from additional interference.

"I'm afraid I'll break a taboo and be purified by the Sunlight." Lumian chuckled as he rejected the suggestion. "Becoming a ' Conspirer ' and becoming a ' Fate Hunter ' are not the same thing."

One belongs to the Divine Pathway, and the other to the realm of Evil God!

Lumian had already decided where he wanted to be promoted.

That is the "Night Kingdom"!

The peacefulness of Termiboros has always worried Lumian that He is waiting for an opportunity to do something big, and the "Fate Hunter" have begun to involve the core abilities of the "Fate" domain, Termiboros is very likely to do something to this Sequence.

Therefore, Lumian prioritized caution and prepared to be promoted in a sufficiently safe place where many external influences could be eliminated.

Of these, the "Night Kingdom" is the best choice, and Lumian had originally planned to contact Hella in the next couple of days to share information about the Underworld Daoist and the "Dream Festival."

Franca looked at Lumian with a sudden realization:

"You want to advance your cultivation at our Occult Gathering place?"

"Yes." Lumian nodded slightly.

"I'll write the letter for you!" Franca, in a very good mood, offered her help.

After she entered the bedroom and closed the door, Lumian looked at Jenna and said, "You've been very quiet today."

"A good Stage Actor must know how to Acting a lady," Jenna said with a smile.

Lumian glanced at Franca's door:

"Lady. ' Red Boots ' is in a good mood today, cracking a joke every now and then."

"She has indeed been in a good mood lately," Jenna replied truthfully.

Lumian nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask any further questions.

Jenna smiled and said, "Why didn't you keep asking?"

Lumian leaned back on the sofa and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "My Older Sister once taught me that some things don't need to be asked in too much detail. Knowing too much might lead to regret, or even forcing you to face problems you don't want to face."

Jenna listened attentively, then raised her hand to her cheek and asked with a soft laugh, "What are you afraid of?"

Lumian tactically took a sip of his red tea and said, "This isn't fear, it's respect."

Jenna stared at him, then suddenly laughed.

She didn't press further and chatted with Lumian about the details of what happened in Tizamo Town.

A short while later, Franca opened the door and came out, laughing and calling out, "It can be done tonight!"

It was 10 p. m., inside the Ancient Dilapidated Palace of the "Night Kingdom".

Lumian and Franca's figures flashed by, while Hella was already waiting there.