It's dangerous, but not too high, and not too low either...
This means that Madam Shermane is still inside the house and has not fled...
Klein paused for a moment, then quickly understood the reason:
He used a method of "summoning" himself to transform into a rather peculiar spirit to search the safe, checking the hidden compartments inside. He didn't force the lock open, nor did he touch any hidden mechanical devices or anything else. Therefore, it's normal that Madam Shermane didn't realize that the secret had been discovered. She would only assume that some thief had broken in, or that some private Detective had been hired to infiltrate and investigate, but without success.
In this situation, it's reasonable and logical for her to be less vigilant and continue staying at home.
She loses her composure at the slightest provocation and reacts excessively, unlike the Madam Shermane that Klein knew—a socialite who could calmly feign fear and pitifulness, a member of the Demoness Sect who had concealed her Beyonder identity for many years.
If the telephone had been invented, Madam Shermane would surely have called one of her lovers to whine and complain about the security situation in Tingen City, alluding to Mrs. Maynard... Klein imagined a scenario and told Dunn and Kenley about his Divination results and guesses.
"This is the most realistic deduction." Dunn adjusted his half-high silk hat, his grey eyes gazing intently at Madam Shermane's two-story hallway. "Let's not rush in."
"Why?" Kenley asked instinctively, holding the Sealed Artifact "3-0217".
He was filled with fear of the " Spirit Medium Mirror " in his hand, always afraid that something unexpected might happen to this Sealed Artifact.
Dunn put on his black gloves, glanced at Klein, and said:
"Do you remember the hunt for ' Instigator ' Trissy?"
"I remember," Klein said after a few seconds of thought, "She seemed to have sensed our approach beforehand and reacted in time, successfully escaping."
I remember when I answered the captain's question afterward, I proposed the plan of fire coverage, which was the safest and most reliable method. But it wouldn't work this time, and we couldn't use it because there were still many innocent servants in Madam Shermane's house... If we notified them in advance to evacuate in time, it would inevitably disturb Madam Shermane. And according to Leonard, Trissy can become invisible, so we must assume that Madam Shermane also possesses a similar extraordinary ability... Klein immediately thought of many things.
Dunn looked up at the Crimson Moon in the sky and said:
"Very good, your answer is excellent. Your intuition in this situation is quite sharp."
"We can't approach rashly and alert Madam Shermane. I'll try to lure her into her Dream Divination from a distance. If that succeeds, you and Kenley will go in and subdue her. Hmm... you can decide for yourselves whether to kill her. If you can't control her, then deal with her. Your own safety is the most important thing."
"Captain, your thinking is always so clear when it comes to crucial moments! I've been waiting for you to say that! "Klein secretly praised.
During the two months they spent together, he had roughly figured out the characteristics of each of Dunn, Leonard, Frye and others' extraordinary abilities through casual conversations. Among them, Dunn Smith, as " Nightmare ", could freely enter and exit the dreams of every sleeping person in the entire Tingen City, whether at home or within the Blackthorn Security Company.
The specific method of execution involved the secrets of their respective Sequence, so Klein didn't inquire further.
The situation where someone is directly dragged into Dream Divination has limitations and usually only occurs in direct confrontations.
But Klein had heard the captain mention that it wasn't necessary to be face-to-face to try this extraordinary ability. It could achieve a certain effect within a hundred meters, but it required time and a process, and couldn't be completed all at once, just like putting a child to sleep.
At this moment, Dunn was trying to "drag Madam Shermane into her Dream Divination from a distance" to gain initial control and create the best possible situation for Klein and Kenley.
"Okay." Kenley agreed with the captain's plan.
Without further ado, Dunn found a corner to lean against, closed his eyes, clenched his hands, and buried his head. His black knee-length trench coat and half-high silk hat seemed to blend into the night.
Inside the luxurious and opulent bedroom.
Madam Shermane lay on a comfortable rocking chair, completely naked, exposing her fair and outstanding figure to the air.
She would occasionally turn her head to glance at the full-length mirror, admiring her alluring reflection.
As she gazed at him, her cheeks flushed pink, her eyes seemed to well up with tears, and her expression was dreamy yet filled with a strange tenderness.
On the table beside her sat the skeletal statue, its thick, snake-like hair appearing softer in the warm light and pink ambiance.
Gradually, Madam Shermane looked at the full-length mirror less and less often, her head bobbing up and down, her eyelids drooping uncontrollably.
Time ticked by, Klein suddenly realized something: how could he and Kenley be notified in time after the captain dragged Madam Shermane into the Dream Divination?
Once he breaks free from the " Nightmare " state, Madam Shermane will wake up and become alert that something is happening... I wonder if the captain can give us hand signals while dreaming? Klein looked at Kenley, who was pacing back and forth, and decided to discuss the matter with him to distract him.
Just then, he suddenly became disoriented and saw a huge Crimson Moon, Captain Dunn Smith wearing a black knee-length trench coat below the Moon, and Kenley, a short man with a blank expression.
Klein suddenly realized he was dreaming!
I was Dream Divination by the captain... So this is how notifications can be given... He wanted to cover his face, but could only remain in a dazed, sleepwalking state, and stammered:
"Team leader?"
Dunn nodded slightly and said:
" Madam Shermane has Dream Divination; you may proceed."
After saying that, he emphasized another point:
"Remember, you must be careful enough, not reckless... It's better to miss an opportunity than to take a risk."
As soon as he finished speaking, Klein's vision shattered, and Dunn Smith was seen again, leaning against the corner of the wall, head down, fists clenched.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Kenley had stopped pacing at some point, also opened his eyes.
The two exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and simultaneously entered mission mode.
Although this was Kenley's first relatively dangerous mission, he was more experienced than Klein, having participated in many official operations. He quickly adjusted himself and became calm and astute.
Of course, the Evernight also has an added effect on the " Sleepless," which is one of the reasons why Dunn sent Kenley instead of Frye.
"Let's go." As Sequence 8, Klein took the lead, signaling his teammates to follow him.
Kenley did not object, gripping the mirror wrapped in thick black cloth tightly, and began to follow, his steps light.
Klein led him to the spot where they had climbed over the wall before. He stretched out his hands, grabbed the gaps and protrusions, and quickly climbed to the top of the wall.
He maintained an exaggerated balance, turned his body, bent over and reached out, and steadily caught the " Spirit Medium Mirror " that Kenley had thrown up.
The moment he made contact, Klein's Spirit Intuition suddenly sharpened, as if the black cloth contained not a mirror, but a door to some dangerous and bizarre world.
Sure enough, every magical item that needs to be sealed has an evil side... Klein sighed to himself, watching Kenley climb up using both hands and feet.
To make it easier to move around, Kenley placed the cane next to Dunn, and Klein didn't dwell on it anymore.
He walked through the garden to the side of the house, and as before, he climbed up the water pipe to the second-floor balcony.
Then, almost instinctively, he hooked his feet up, his body hanging upside down, and once again received the Sealed Artifact "3-0271".
Kenley glanced at it with a hint of surprise, then nodded in understanding.
At this moment, Klein was startled. He used his back and waist strength, and with a push from his left hand, he easily flipped back up.
"What just happened? Why was I able to do that? It felt like an instinct... Is this the ' Clown's' ability?" He reflected on what had just happened, feeling that he had better utilized the characteristics of the " Clown " in practice.
When Kenley had climbed up just as easily, Klein returned the " Spirit Medium's Mirror " to him and opened the unlocked balcony door.
Kenley carefully untied the black cloth binding the Sealed Artifact "3-0271," turning it so that the mirror-like surface faced down, reflecting the floor tiles.
One of the rules for using the " Spirit Medium Mirror " is to avoid pointing it at yourself or your teammates!
After stuffing the black cloth in and drawing his revolver, Kenley followed Klein, walking lightly down the corridor to Madam Shermane's bedroom door.
Klein gripped the pistol with its revolver adjusted, activated his Spirit Vision, and reached for the doorknob with his left hand.
He remembered that the previous Divination had indicated danger, so he dared not be careless in the slightest.
The reason he didn't do another quick Divination on the spot was because he knew there was that eerie Primordial Demoness statue in the room. Being so close, he would definitely be disturbed. Without the barrier of the Gray Fog, it would be impossible to get a correct and clear answer. And with Kenley right next to him, he couldn't enter that mysterious space.
With a silent turn of the knob, the door opened, revealing the warm glow of the gas lamp to Klein and Kenley.
Then they saw Madam Shermane in the chaise lounge, and her alluring body.
Madam Shermane was not asleep; she leaned back, a faint smile playing on her lips, watching the two guests who had come so abruptly.
Instinctively, Kenley turned his palm over and used the " Spirit Medium's Mirror " to reflect it onto Madam Shermane.
Klein was taken aback at first, then blurted out:
"Don't want!"
He remembered clearly that there should have been a full-length mirror on the other side of the recliner, but he didn't see it!
In the blink of an eye, the " Spirit Medium's Mirror " had already locked onto Madam Shermane.
However, Madam Shermane suddenly blurred and turned into a full-length mirror.
Kenley saw himself in the mirror, and he also saw the Sealed Artifact "3-0271" reflected in the mirror.
A figure instantly appeared in the " Spirit Medium's Mirror "—it was Kenley himself, expressionless, cold, and silent!
Klein's hands and feet tightened simultaneously, as if he were entangled by countless invisible threads.
Her graceful figure was outlined inch by inch in the full-length mirror, highlighting Madam Shermane, who was wearing a bathrobe.
She glanced at the two of them and chuckled:
"If the statue hadn't happened to be next to me, I would probably be asleep right now, waiting for you to wake me up with your kisses."
Just then, Klein suddenly spoke in a low voice, uttering an Ancient Hermes word:
"Crimson!"
He had somehow slipped his left hand into his pocket, and with nimble fingers, deftly pushed out the " Sleeping Charm."
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