For a fleeting moment, the cold Evernight became unusually hot, as if surging with invisible magma.
However, everything quickly returned to normal.
The " Red Angel " Evil Spirit looked Klein up and down a few times, then smiled as if nothing had happened:
"I'll say it again, you have a real talent for being a ' Provoker '."
"When Zaratul digested the ' Bizarro Sorcerer ' Potion, he didn't dare impersonate Amon in front of me."
His tone contained not a trace of anger, and he did not explain why Zaratul dared not, but the way his gaze swept over Klein made him feel as if he had fallen into the depths of an glacier, his whole body chilled to the bone.
This was his own sensation; even through the layer of the Marionette, the hair on the back of his neck and back still stood on end.
Without needing Sauron Einhorn Medici to say anything more, Klein already understood the implied meaning in his words:
Anyone who dares to frighten Him in this way will be punished with iron and blood on the spot!
Looking at the " Red Angel " Evil Spirit before him, whose imposing presence belied its extremely high status, Klein couldn't help but mutter a few words to himself:
If it weren't for the fact that you've largely digested the " Bizarro Sorcerer " Potion, I would have truly believed that your will was as strong as steel and that your strength had recovered to at least Sequence 1. But now, I'm pretty sure that beneath your calm demeanor lies a deep fear of Amon, which means your current rank is at most Sequence 2...
Moreover, I was already mentally prepared to lose a Marionette; in order to digest the Potion as quickly as possible, this was a risk I had to take...
If Danitz were here, and he took the opportunity to yell "coward!" a couple of times, he could digest four or five bottles of " Provoker " Potion very quickly...
Klein stopped provoking the " Red Angel " Evil Spirit, smiled, and took off his monocle, saying:
"During the Solomon Empire, Zaratul should have already been Angel, so how could he still be digesting the ' Bizarro Sorcerer ' Potion?"
"I was referring to Zaratul," Sauron Einhorn Medici replied casually.
This matches the description given by the old man inside Leonard... Klein nodded almost imperceptibly, then got to the point:
"You've already defeated the ' White Witch '?"
"What do you think?" the Evil Spirit " Red Angel " chuckled. "Also, one should have manners. Since Katarina calls herself the ' Saintess of White,' then stop calling her Witch."
Politeness... A " Hunter " emphasizing politeness to me... At that moment, Klein wanted to twitch his lips to show the absurdity in his heart, but in the end he restrained himself.
It seems that "provocation" isn't limited to just mockery and insults. Uh, Danitz, who only knows one insult, is a disgrace to the Hunter... Klein thought to himself as he spoke:
"I have kept my promise, and I think you wouldn't mind giving me a small reward."
"Reward?" the Evil Spirit " Red Angel " scoffed.
Klein ignored His attitude and continued speaking to himself:
"I want to Spirit Channeling the ' White Witch ' and ask her some questions."
"Is that all you're asking for?" the Evil Spirit, the " Red Angel," asked with amusement.
Klein nodded:
"Right."
"No problem." Sauron Einhorn Medici raised his right hand and grasped at his brow, from which a slightly blurry, illusory figure emerged—it was the " Saintess of White " Katarina, her expression blank and still tinged with fear.
"Can we talk privately?" Klein asked, looking around.
The Evil Spirit, " Red Angel," immediately laughed:
Is a separate room also needed?
"Use your brain. Even if you're trying to hide what questions you asked, I can find out the details through Katarina's spirit. Unless, you don't intend to return her to me? Or are you some little boy who needs a ritual?"
... Klein had the Marionette answer expressionlessly:
"I have a way to make her forget my problem."
This is both the truth and Lies. The truth is that Klein could indeed accomplish this task using Herabergen Rambis's " Manipulator " Beyonder Characteristic, though it would be relatively difficult, with a high failure rate and significant negative consequences. The lie is that Klein had no intention of doing so, as it would expose many important matters. His sole purpose in saying this was to make the " Red Angel " Evil Spirit doubt the truth of the matter, to make it seem as if there were crucial hidden aspects beneath the surface, thus causing it to overlook the value of the apparent questions. This is remarkably effective on those who are highly suspicious.
Of course, Klein didn't expect to succeed, after all, the other side was the " Red Angel " who was in charge of the "conspiracy".
"Not bad." After hearing Klein's reply, Sauron Einhorn Medici's body suddenly disappeared, his reflection appearing in the glass window.
Klein glanced at the blood that had congealed into gray stone, and with a hint of regret, led the somewhat dazed " White Witch " Katarina away from the glass area and into a dark alley.
He immediately took out candles, essential oils, and herbal powder, set up an altar, and prayed to the " Evernight Goddess," hoping to complete the " Spirit Channeling " through Ritualistic Magic.
This is a skill he mastered when he was a " Nighthawks ".
As the ritual was completed, a vast, terrifying Concealment power descended from an indescribable height, making the surroundings unusually quiet.
Klein's eyes instantly turned deep black, as if they contained a condensed Evernight.
He then saw more around Katarina's spirit, a shimmering, hazy Mind Storm.
He easily bypassed those obstacles and faced the Mental Body of the " White Witch ".
"Has the cooperation between the Demoness Sect and George III ended?" Klein was not careless and started with a less sensitive question to observe Katarina's state.
Katarina's confusion and bewilderment lessened somewhat, and she nodded with a pure smile:
"Yes."
"Then why are you still staying in Backlund?" Klein asked further.
Katarina answered solemnly:
"They're hunting down Trissy; she took an important Sealed Artifact with her."
"What kind of Sealed Artifact is that?" Klein suddenly recalled the uniquely designed ring with a sapphire inlaid on the hand that the Witch Trissy once wore.
" The White Witch " Katarina said with a devout expression:
"It is related to the Primordial awakening. Apart from its high rank and 'level 0' status, it does not possess any special abilities."
As expected, it's related to the " Primordial Demoness "... You even changed Trissy's name to Trissy Cheek... Klein didn't reveal that he knew the " Primordial Demoness's" true name, but instead asked:
Do you know where George III's other eight tombs are located?
Katarina frowned slightly, replying with an endearing air:
"In the southwest suburbs of Backlund, Awwa County, and East Chester County..."
The " White Witch " first gave a brief overview of the locations of the eight mausoleums, then proceeded to detail their specific locations and conditions:
"Those eight mausoleums have already been restored, and the ' Teleportation ' channels have been temporarily closed. Even with the corresponding talismans, they cannot be reopened, and finding them directly from the outside is virtually impossible..."
"No one else may enter except Prince Grove, Duchess Georgina, the two royal Angel, and George III himself..."
Yes, that area is where Qonas Kilgor often goes hunting, which matches my guess, proving that the " White Witch " wasn't lying... I'll go back to the Gray Fog to confirm again...
If that's the case, it's quite troublesome... In the current situation, both Prince Grove and Duchess Georgina are definitely under the Angel's watchful eye...
The most difficult part is getting inside the ruins. Once inside, the rest is less dangerous—war has broken out, and they need to fight the Feysac. The number of Demigod is limited, and George III can't possibly have a Saint guarding every ruin and ask Angel to intervene... Klein's thoughts raced, and he first posed a question:
"Does the royal family have two Angel?"
"In fact, not only that, because George III himself was very likely one as well." The White Witch, Katarina, answered honestly. "One of those Angel was William I, the founder of the Kingdom of Loen and a ' Protector ' who survived the Fourth Epoch. He is Sequence 1 ' Hand of Order ' of the ' Arbiter ' pathway. The other was the former Duke of Southville, Delrick Augustus, who is Sequence 2 ' Balancer ' of the ' Arbiter ' pathway... As for how many '0' level Sealed Artifact the royal family possesses, I don't know."
The " Founder " on the £10 note is still alive? It feels like history has come to life... Klein finished his thoughts, nodded, and then asked:
Why did you choose to cooperate with George III?
"For the Beyonder Characteristic of the ' Conqueror,' it is now in our hands." Katarina's expression became slightly excited.
" Conqueror " is the name of the Potion in Sequence 1 the " Red Priest " pathway!
"Then will it belong to the ' Primordial Demoness,' or to one of the higher-ups in your sect?" Klein asked thoughtfully. "Who are the higher-ups in your sect?"
"It will be offered as a sacrifice to the Primordial, but first we must retrieve the Sealed Artifact that Trissy took away. Currently, it is being kept by the ' Saintess of Black '... The higher-ups of our sect are all designated by color..." Katarina answered truthfully.
After learning more details, Klein stopped the " Spirit Channeling," cleaned up the altar, and allowed the spirit of the " White Witch " to return to the glass window.
He himself suddenly became transparent and disappeared from the area through " Teleportation," reuniting with his main body and another Marionette.
After watching Gehrman Sparrow leave, the dazed and confused look on Katarina's face suddenly disappeared, and her expression became extremely lively.
She immediately went through the now-dim glass window.
A few seconds later, Sauron Einhorn Medici, dressed in a black robe with red patterns, and " White Witch " Katarina stepped out of the "mirror" together. Katarina's figure was clear and full of flesh and blood, showing no signs of being dead!
"You mean, he was asking about the other eight secret tombs of George III? The ' Spirit Channeling ' power originates from the Evernight?" The " Red Angel " Evil Spirit stroked his chin and turned to ask Katarina.
The " White Witch " nodded slightly and said:
"Right."
"Ha." The " Red Angel " Evil Spirit chuckled. "They don't want George III to become the ' Black Emperor,' do they?"
Katarina's eyes flickered, and a slight smile appeared on her face.
"But this is impossible. Even if he improves rapidly and receives considerable assistance, he cannot withstand the combined forces of the royal family, the military, and that organization. No, even just the Augustus Family alone is beyond his reach, given his level and strength, unless the Evernight himself intervenes."
At this point, the " White Witch " asked, seemingly casually:
"I'm surprised. Why didn't you kill me directly after you gained the upper hand?"
The " Red Angel " Evil Spirit glanced at her and slowly curled the corners of its mouth upwards, saying:
Do you think you're qualified to be my real target?
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