After a few seconds, Sharron calmly responded to Klein's question:
"It's not bait, it's a lure."
Just as Klein was about to ask what the difference was, Maric explained in detail:
"When we were being hunted by the Rose School of Thought in the past, we discovered that they had many members in Backlund, but due to insufficient strength, fear of traps, and not wanting to attract the attention of the major churches, we did not take action against them."
"This time, we plan to target one of the more important ones, and deliberately leave some out so that the hidden ones can escape quietly and pass the message to the Rose School of Thought's leader in Backlund."
"In secret, the Sanguine Demigod will be watching them, using the chain of information to find the person in charge, who must be an important member of the Rose School of Thought."
"Once we kill him, or even capture him, we can take the next step based on the crucial information extracted during interrogation."
That's quite reasonable. The main point is to use one's understanding of the Rose School of Thought to formulate the plan, rather than using oneself as bait. This allows for effective control and prevents the destruction of Backlund... Klein nodded slightly.
"If that's the case, then I can participate."
He didn't say he needed to consider it first and go back to determine the level of danger, because this wasn't something that Sharron or the Sanguine needed to do in the near future. If he found out something was wrong in his Divination, he could stop it as a participant.
"What kind of compensation do you need?" Maric relaxed his stance slightly and asked.
Klein smiled:
"If nothing unexpected happens, I hope to receive some free assistance from Ms. Reinette Tinekerr. If I have to intervene, then on top of that, I'd like to have the right to choose the spoils first."
"You can discuss this with Ms. Reinette Tinekerr first, and then write to me with your answer."
Actually, he was still a little doubtful, thinking that since the plan was like this, there was no need to look for him at all. With the messenger hidden in the shadows, it would be enough to guard against any unexpected events that Sherlock Moriarty might encounter!
"No need." Sharron, with her exquisite features and pale face, like Puppet, gently shook her head. "I can agree to your request now."
"Has this already been discussed with the messenger?" Klein thought for a few seconds and asked honestly.
"Then why don't you just ask Ms. Reinette Tinekerr for help to prevent any accidents from happening?"
Sharron's pale blonde hair seemed to be tightly bound by the small, soft cap, without the slightest movement. Her voice was ethereal and delicate as she replied:
He doesn't want the Sanguine to discover his existence.
I see... Klein considered it for a moment and then raised another question:
"You advocate moderation, so why would you actively seek to deal with key members of the Rose School of Thought?"
"Is revenge outside the bounds of restraint?"
Sharron looked at him with her azure eyes and said:
"In recent decades, the Rose School of Thought has been trying to bring the ' Mother Tree of Desire ' to life, which would bring unimaginable disasters."
"Furthermore, teachers also crave physical integrity."
If the " Mother Tree of Desire " truly descended into reality, it would be an unimaginable disaster for me... But what does this have to do with the Messenger's intact body? Her body was once shattered, held in the hands of different key members of the Rose School of Thought? Or, could the body or traits of High-Sequence powerhouse of the same path become part of her body through some kind of ritual? Klein muttered to himself, then tentatively asked:
"Is ' God's Abomination ' Sequence 1 of the ' Mutant ' pathway?"
"What are Sequence 2 and Sequence 3 called?"
He had asked Miss Sharron the first question, but had only received a vague answer at the time.
Sharron answered without hesitation, speaking slowly, her ethereal, almost otherworldly quality still evident:
"I wasn't quite sure before, but now I'm certain that Sequence 1 is ' God's Abomination,' Sequence 2 is called ' Ancient Bane,' Sequence 3 was formerly known as ' Cursed Object,' now called ' Silent Disciple.'"
So, when I asked last time, you weren't sure? In other words, you only recognized her and learned more secrets after you summoned the messenger? Klein nodded, seemingly understanding.
"Then I have no problem. Write to me once you've finalized the operation date."
"Thank you." Sharron Levitation again as if weightless, and bowed slightly.
Maric placed his hand on his chest and bent slightly forward.
"No need." Klein stood up from the bar stool and smiled as he put his top hat on his head.
This time, there was no crackling sound; instead, crimson flames erupted and engulfed him.
Under the cover of night, countless lights shone silently in Backlund, like Starry Sky obscured by clouds descending to earth.
As several " The Star " twinkled in succession, Klein returned to the rented room on the edge of the East Borough.
He had just changed his clothes and was preparing to return to Böklund Street in the North Borough when he heard a series of illusory, layered prayers.
This comes from a man.
Klein nodded thoughtfully, then immediately took four steps backward, arriving above the Gray Fog, and extended his Spirituality toward the crimson star that was constantly expanding and contracting.
As he expected, this corresponds to " the Moon " Emlyn.
The Vampire, now Viscount, prayed devoutly:
"Dear Mr. ' The Fool,' I would like to request a small gathering. The participants will be myself, Mr. ' The Hanged Man,' Ms. ' The Hermit,' Ms. ' Justice,' Mr. 'World'..."
In Emlyn's mind, these were the representatives of the Tarot Club's intelligence, experience, insight, and observation skills... Poor Leonard... Klein chuckled to himself, leaned back in his chair, and responded to Emlyn's request.
Above the gray-white mist, inside the ancient palace.
Five Red Light rose simultaneously from both sides of the bronze table, condensing into different human figures.
"Mr. The Moon, has the Sanguine's plan been finalized, Justice?" Audrey greeted everyone present before asking with great interest.
Emlyn, the " The Moon," looked around and said frankly:
"Yes, the specific plan is this: through two Temperance Faction members who defected from the Rose School of Thought..."
He then recounted the plan that Sharron had just described to Sherlock Moriarty to "The World," Gehrman Sparrow, and the others from another perspective, concluding with:
"If we can obtain useful intelligence, our Sanguine also plans to seize the opportunity to raid the headquarters of the Rose School of Thought, hoping to steal an important item."
"What important item, the Hermit?" Cattleya asked with a hint of curiosity.
This is an item that could prompt an ancient power to attempt an attack on the headquarters of a Concealment organization; it's definitely not simple!
His importance may even surpass that of ordinary Angel, and he is even stronger than some "0" level Sealed Artifact!
" The Moon " Emlyn made no secret:
"That's a sacred relic left behind by our Sanguine Progenitor. It was obtained by the Rose School of Thought by accident, but I don't know exactly what it is."
The sacred relic left behind by Lilith... is in the hands of the Rose School of Thought... Sanguine value it highly... This time, Klein, who is actually Acting "The World" Gehrman Sparrow, had a series of key points flash through his mind. Combining this with the many Concealment he knew, he quickly came to an uncertain guess:
That might be the key to the " Mother Tree of Desire " eroding and seizing a portion of the power in the " The Moon " realm!
This is something Miss Sharon and the others didn't mention. The vampires are also holding back, and their ambitions are quite large... Well, it can't be described as ambition. It seems that the progenitor Lilith, whose identity is unknown, also foresaw the chaos and the coming of the apocalypse. So she made the vampires change their style and become more aggressive in order to seek more support? This is like scrambling for a lifeline in the end times... Klein didn't speak, listening quietly.
The others were also pondering the important information revealed by the " The Moon," including Alger the Hanged Man. He hesitated for several seconds before speaking:
"So, in other words, your Sanguine will remain hidden in the shadows during this operation, and won't be targeted by the Rose School of Thought?"
"Yes, the Moon," Emlyn replied, sounding quite relaxed.
The Sanguine ' plan was finalized by Duke Omer, Marquis Nibes, and several earls while they were still in Backlund. There is no doubt that many issues were carefully considered. In any case, even a pig that has lived for thousands of years would certainly have enough Wisdom and experience.
Alger, the " The Hanged Man," nodded slightly.
"I have another question. How can you be so sure that the head of the Rose School of Thought in Backlund is just a Saint, and not hiding more Demigod, or even Angel?"
"You should be well aware that the situation in Backlund is extremely complex right now. It's not impossible that the Rose School of Thought is adding powerful members and plotting something. If that happens, you're like thieves hoping to steal something but instead barging into the Sivellaus Yard."
Sivellaus Yard is a code name for the Backlund Police Department.
" The Moon " Emlyn became increasingly relaxed:
"This time, Duke Omer will personally oversee the entire process, so even if Angel from the Rose School of Thought descends, we can easily escape."
"Furthermore, neither side wants to create a major conflict in Backlund. Without an overwhelming advantage or the certainty of causing a major disturbance, a ceasefire will naturally be reached."
Upon hearing his answer, " The Hermit " Cattleya's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, and she offered a reminder:
"For Beyonder are not Demigod, even a slight collision between the Angel would be enough to destroy them."
Emlyn snapped out of his reverie at witnessing the Sanguine' immense power and was momentarily at a loss for words.
At this moment, " Justice " Audrey's eyes shifted slightly, as if she were pondering something, and she spoke:
"Mr. The Moon, what do you need to do in this plan?"
What do I need to do? Count Mistral is in charge of monitoring the Concealment members of the Rose School of Thought and locking onto the true target through the transmission of information... The ones who ultimately make the move are Marquis Nibes, Count Mistral, and the Demigod of the Temperance Faction of the Rose School of Thought... Duke Omer is secretly watching everything to prevent any accidents... It seems that all I need to do is contact that " Wraith " named Maric and maintain communication between the two sides... Hmm... The more Emlyn " The Moon " thought about it, the stranger his expression became.
It seems like I'm not involved anymore, or at least there's nothing particularly important...
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