Above the boundless Gray Fog, inside the magnificent and ancient palace.
Klein, holding the " Unshadowed Crucifix " in one hand and the " Sea God Scepter " in the other, gazes upon the real world through the crimson star that represents " Judgement."
In his Spirituality vision, besides the short Miss Hugh and the Military Intelligence Section 9 wearing a gold mask, there was another person hiding in that gloomy alley.
This was a man in his thirties, with unremarkable features, a typical person from the central and northern parts of the Loen. He not only blended into the shadows but also possessed a quality that made him easy to overlook. If he hadn't been above the Gray Fog and had a clear view, Klein suspected that even if he were there, he wouldn't have been able to spot him immediately. Only when the man made a certain movement could he rely on his Spirituality intuition to conjure up a corresponding image in his mind.
" Shadow Concealment combined with Psychological Invisibility? Half relying on objects, half on Sequence... Considering everything else, this isn't a Demigod..."
"That's true. In the eyes of the King's faction, Miss Hugh is just a Sequence 7 with no magical artifacts. If Viscount Stratford's affair is truly related to her, then she must have a supporter, or even a powerful force, behind her. In the current turbulent situation, sending a Demigod who knows too much to investigate could easily lead to a trap. On the other hand, sending Demigod who doesn't know the details would likely result in the information leaking to the three major churches, causing them to dominate the investigation..."
"In that case, Sequence 5 or Sequence 6 person who is capable, trustworthy, and whose level limits their knowledge of too many secrets would be a good candidate..." Klein muttered to himself, abandoning the idea of " Teleportation " there as Gehrman Sparrow to capture the person.
We can't get any useful information at this time!
He decided to wait patiently for things to change.
Of course, Klein couldn't stay above the Gray Fog to monitor things indefinitely. If he did, his body in the real world would be unprotected for a long time and wouldn't be able to withstand any accidents. Therefore, he made a batch of talismans and gave them to members of the Tarot Club such as " Judgement " and " Magician," so that they could activate the talismans as soon as they noticed something was wrong and then receive assistance from "the world."
This would be faster and simpler than directly reciting the name of " The Fool " and having Him "transmit" it!
This Klein came from the " Evernight Emblem " provided by Arianna, the leader of the Ascetic the Church of Evernight Spirit Intuition. It was essentially a fixed, self-referential ritual. From a mystical perspective, the principle was not complicated. The difficulty in implementation lay in the fact that the one being referred to must be able to remotely receive the information and respond. In other words, if limited to a certain region, Sequence 3 Saint could do it; without restrictions, it had to be at the Angel level.
" Gehrman Sparrow," a newly ascended Demigod, was able to make the talisman effective because he used the name and symbol corresponding to the " Sea God " Kavithua when creating it, and the " Sea God " used the Gray Fog to make himself resonate throughout the world.
This sounds a bit complicated, but simply put, Klein usurped the status of his other identities.
As for the materials used in those talismans, they were mainly made of tin, which was very easy to obtain and inexpensive.
In the Backlund Bridge Area, Hugh strolled leisurely through the streets with his hands in the pockets of his brown jacket.
Under the illumination of the gas streetlights spaced far apart on both sides, her expression was relatively calm, but her mind was unusually tense.
One of her hands, hidden in her pocket, touched the hilt of the " Blade of Coldness " through the crack, while the other gripped a talisman made of white tin with slight force.
That was a "summoning charm" provided by "The World" Gehrman Sparrow.
They continued on, winding through several streets, but Hugh never encountered an attack; the night was peaceful.
Her the Original concern was that the King's faction would openly arrest her through official organizations like Military Intelligence Section 9 and take her back for investigation. In that case, summoning "The World" would only put him in an extremely awkward and dangerous situation, tantamount to making an enemy of all the official forces in Backlund. However, she later realized that this would not happen, because it would expose her existence to the three major churches. In that case, the King's faction within Military Intelligence Section 9 would certainly not be the one leading the investigation.
The investigation is definitely being conducted covertly, and those who come forward may not even be from the military... Hmm, they're still observing, afraid I'm bait? Mr. World once said that if you can handle something yourself, don't bother him... Hugh glanced around, not daring to relax, and didn't continue wandering outside. He returned to the edge of the East Borough and entered the apartment he rented.
To be honest, she didn't really want to involve Fors in this adventurous endeavor, but since it was the two of them who were tracking Viscount Stratford, it meant that Fors was also on the investigation list.
Although Fors might not be able to find him if he stayed in the East Borough Military Intelligence Section 9 didn't go out often, that would broaden the scope of the investigation. His past experiences, relatives, friends, and correspondence would definitely be investigated, which could easily affect others. Moreover, if the two hid separately and didn't live together, the bait would be too obvious, making it difficult to lure the target.
After obtaining Fors's consent, Hugh ultimately chose to face the consequences together with his friend.
As Hugh Door Opening the door and entered the house, he had just taken off his baseball cap when he saw Fors put down her magazine, stand up, smooth her hair, and ask with a smile:
"You weren't being followed, were you?"
This was a pre-arranged code between the two; ostensibly, it was a concern about whether they were being followed, but in reality, it was an inquiry about whether they had been investigated.
"No." Hugh shook his head seriously.
Fors didn't continue the topic, but instead started rambling about how it was hard to find good tea or alcoholic beverages in the surrounding area, and that you had to walk quite a distance to find them.
This warm and peaceful atmosphere lasted until late at night, when the two went into the bedroom and lay down on the bunk bed.
After the candle went out, just as Hugh was about to say something, a holy and clear light suddenly appeared before his eyes.
The light instantly solidified into a human figure, from which twelve pairs of crimson flames sprouted wings.
The figure suddenly descended, its layers of wings closing in to envelop Xiu.
Mr. The Fool's Angel blessing... Hugh instantly understood.
This was also something she solemnly prayed to Mr. The Fool when she contacted "The World" Gehrman Sparrow, because she already knew that the King's faction's partners included not only the Demoness Sect but also the Psychology Alchemists, and that the Beyonder of the " Spectator " pathway could not only Hypnosis but also walk through dreams, so she had to be wary of investigations that used these two abilities.
Without preparation, don't doubt that even if you are being investigated, you might not even notice, let alone notify Mr. "World".
Everything quickly calmed down. Hugh opened his mouth and said to Fors on the lower bed:
"Good night."
"Goodnight." Fors wasn't quick to react; she seemed to be almost asleep.
This made Hugh realize that she, too, had received the blessing of the Angel.
Time passed slowly, and the two of them fell asleep one after the other.
After an unknown amount of time, Hugh, who was in a daze, suddenly became clear-headed and realized that he was dreaming.
Immediately afterwards, she felt shadowy things wandering in the gray sky, while all sorts of thoughts from the depths of her heart surged forth, forming a dream.
These thoughts were mainly based on what had impressed her most recently, including the night she broke into the warehouse and the details of Viscount Stratford's actions.
Hugh was initially startled and tried to wake up from the dream, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake off the state. It seemed that even after opening her eyes, she was still dreaming.
She quickly calmed down and tried to control those thoughts, only to find that it wasn't difficult.
Therefore, the memories of directly attacking Viscount Stratford were hidden, but after careful consideration, Hugh deliberately didn't leave things completely clean, leaving some loose ends.
In the dream, she and Fors discovered something unusual in the warehouse, but it wasn't the Tornado that had blown off the roof as they had told Military Intelligence Section 9 before, and they didn't escape immediately.
Hugh believed this would alert the one Dream Divination, but he couldn't solve the problem. Later, the investigators were able to confirm that a Demigod or some force was behind the two, and concluded that they weren't that difficult to deal with because the level of their ability to hide secrets wasn't too high.
In this way, they will likely send Demigod to handle the aftermath, which is exactly the development Hugh was hoping for, since each Demigod occupies an important position and has a considerable probability of knowing the king's secrets.
At this point, Hugh's dream began to become scattered, seemingly deviating from some kind of guidance.
She knew this was a sign that the intruders had left.
Fors and Fors encountered nothing unusual for the rest of the night.
As dawn broke, the Dawn spread along with the thin mist.
After breakfast, Audrey, accompanied by her golden retriever Susie, her maid Annie, and her bodyguard, boarded her family carriage as usual and headed to the " Loen Charity Bursary Foundation " at 22 Phelps Street in the North Borough.
The sound of a bell occasionally rang out from outside the window, carrying a peculiar vitality, prompting Audrey to turn her head and look at the street, admiring the people and cars coming and going.
This calmed her down and gave her a sense of exhilaration, making her feel as if the whole world was full of vitality.
Just then, out of the corner of her eye, Audrey caught a glimpse of another figure on the carriage.
The figure wore a black three-piece suit, a dark red bow tie, and held a top hat. His hair was completely white but still thick, and his pale blue eyes seemed to hold endless Wisdom.
This is Herabergen Rambis, a member of the Psychology Alchemists Council, a Demigod of the " Spectator " path!
Suddenly, Audrey became dazed, seemingly losing all vigilance and defense, while Susie and Annie in the carriage stared blankly, as if they had entered a semi-dazed state, lacking focus on their surroundings.
Herabergen Rambis's gentle voice then rang out:
Two things.
"First, don't you know Fors and Hugh? Arrange to meet them, Hypnosis them..."
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