"That's... very classy!" Klein's lips curled into a wide smile in response to the bodyguard's reply.
Hmm, to be able to briefly contend with Rosago, the " Marionettist," and even to some extent create a stalemate, she is most likely Sequence 5 powerhouse. I wonder which Sequence she is, what her Potion is called, and her condition is quite peculiar... If it weren't for her, I wouldn't even have had the chance to use " Words of Filth "... Klein casually picked up the newspaper next to him, pretending to flip through it, but actually deep in thought.
However, he quickly shifted his focus back to whether there were still any loopholes. For example, the Beyonder Characteristic left behind by Rosago possessed a strong Spirituality radiance, which might not be concealed by the iron cigarette box alone, and would be directly exposed under the scrutiny of others with Spirit Vision.
Klein quietly activated his Spirit Vision and looked down into his pocket. He saw a faint color seeping through the metal cigarette case, but it was not obvious and was quite faint.
This blended in with his own aura, making it difficult to distinguish or detect.
"That's right, at least High-Sequence expert would be able to see through two layers of interference... No wonder herbal powders and corresponding essential oils and hydrosols must be in small metal bottles instead of wooden containers, because some of them contain Spirituality, and those with a high level of Spirit Vision can see through wooden boards and perceive the color of the aura..." Klein suddenly understood some important points in the field of mysticism.
He used to follow the rules without considering why, but now he understands the true meaning behind them.
After repeatedly confirming that everything was correct, Klein put down the newspaper and went upstairs.
He originally planned to take a shower and relax completely, but the thought of having a bodyguard in his house who might appear anywhere made him feel a little uneasy, so he simply washed his face, brushed his teeth, and soaked his feet in hot water.
Back in his bedroom, Klein took off his coat, hid his belongings, and collapsed onto the bed. Exhausted and having pushed himself to stay awake for so long, he was still quite tense and couldn't fall asleep quickly.
Staring at the crimson moonlight on the ceiling, Klein didn't try to fall into a deep sleep through Cogitation. Instead, his thoughts wandered aimlessly, like riding a horse without reins.
As he pondered, because he had encountered too many coincidences in Tingen City, and later realized that they were deeply related to the Sealed Artifact "0-08," he quickly noticed a problem:
"Isn't it too much of a coincidence that my second case after arriving in Backlund led me to the recipes for the next three Sequence of Potion?"
"While this aligns with the Divination I received—'The hope for becoming stronger lies in Backlund' —isn't it all too quick and easy?"
"Simplicity doesn't refer to difficulty, but rather to the complexity of the task. This matter may be difficult and dangerous, but it's not complicated, hence it appears simple."
"As I expected, through Miss ' Justice,' Mr. ' The Hanged Man,' Miss Hugh, and her companions gathering intelligence on the Secret Order, we should have gradually tracked down this ancient organization. After many twists and turns, we finally obtained the formula, which should have taken at least three months. Who knew that we would succeed in less than three weeks..."
"Could it be that someone has orchestrated everything perfectly again?"
"Hmm... Let's review it again from the beginning. The fact that the Secret Order has some connection with the Republic of Intis is not a coincidence. Emperor Roselle's diary indirectly confirms this."
"The abilities of the ' Seer ' and the ' Faceless ' are well-suited for intelligence organizations. It's reasonable and normal for Mid-Sequence with similar skills to become Bakerland's assistant, the head of intelligence; there's no coincidence."
"The ambassador sent people to retaliate against me, probably with the intention of diverting attention. Sending Rosago, the easiest target and the easiest escape route, is an effective way to reduce risk, and it's not surprising."
"After Detective Ian knew refused to take on the task of tracking Zerrell, it was quite normal for him to look for new Detective in the newspapers. There weren't many new Detective advertising at the time, maybe I was the only one, well, I was the only one in the Backlund Post..."
"As summarized before, the problem is that Meursault is too reckless. I was worried that it would be difficult to disguise myself in daily life, which would attract attention, so I didn't try to conceal my appearance. Although both of these points could be influenced, especially the former, they are consistent with his personality, mentality, and background."
"Moreover, that's not the point; it doesn't explain why my second case involved the issue of sequencers Mid-Sequence the ' Seer ' pathway."
"Destined? Something doesn't feel right."
"Thinking back further, the first and second cases I got involved in after I transmigrated were both related to the ' Seer ' pathway. Of course, this can be explained by the '0-08' arrangement."
"By the way, the Antigonus Family's notes also corrupted the ' Misfortune Cloth Doll,' showing me that complex vertical eye symbol related to the Antigonus Family's treasure. My initial thought was that after the Antigonus Family's bloodline became extinct, it regarded me, as a ' Seer ' who had come into contact with it and was still alive, as the object of its inheritance."
"Looking back now, that reason seems incredibly frivolous. What if I were a devout follower of the Evernight Goddess? But at the time, I only made a guess and didn't confirm it."
" The Antigonus Family's treasure clearly involves the ' Seer ' route."
"Thinking deeper, why did I transmigrate here? Why did I happen to possess Klein's body, and not someone else...? At that time, Klein had just undergone Black Divination and was being controlled by the Antigonus Family's notebook to commit suicide, and that notebook was clearly related to the ' Seer ' pathway."
"Furthermore, the first Roselle's Diary I saw contained an entry regretting not choosing the Apprentice, the Marauder, or the Seer —quite a coincidence."
"Looking back from beginning to end, apart from the parts involving 0-08, everything seems very chaotic, not like a conscious arrangement, but more like a passive attraction, a mutual attraction, an intermittent attraction."
"Am I attracted to things and events related to the ' Seer ' path, and at the same time, am I attracted to them?"
"It's quite bizarre to think about. This kind of attraction can even indirectly affect Fate, without Mr. Azik not noticing?"
Do I have any strange characteristics?
"Does this characteristic allow me to be resurrected to a limited extent?"
Thinking of this, Klein suddenly felt an urge to go above the Gray Fog to perform Divination to confirm it.
But he quickly dismissed the idea, not only because the bodyguard might be watching in the mirror, but also because he believed his greatest characteristic was possessing that mysterious space above the Gray Fog!
Therefore, using it to Divination its own fate will obviously yield no answer.
At least for now, there are no obvious signs of Manipulation. If it's just attraction, it's acceptable... Besides, I've already chosen the Beyonder Pathway, and I can't change it before Sequence 4. Let's just take it one step at a time for now... Hmm, for now, I'll firmly refuse to go to the Hornacis Mountain Range to look for the Antigonus Family's treasure... Heh, I have a feeling I'll say "it's so good" someday... Klein silently mocked himself, feeling the fatigue gradually creeping in, causing his eyelids to close involuntarily.
His last thought before he fell asleep was:
Attend various extraordinary gatherings, and collect extraordinary materials corresponding to the " Magician " through Miss " Justice," Mr. " The Hanged Man," and Classmate " The Sun." Don't refuse any materials related to the " Faceless." Also, try to acquire a magical item with minimal negative effects to increase your self-protection before you fully digest it and improve your strength. In addition, invest, take on commissions, save money, and find Lanarvus to use as the starting point for your revenge—consider it practice...
This is Klein's plan afterward.
He woke up naturally at seven o'clock in the morning. It was still gloomy and foggy outside.
Klein got up and walked towards the door. As he passed the full-length mirror, he suddenly saw the bodyguard appear in his reflection.
She wore that unchanging black soft hat, her face as pale as ever, and her voice, piercing through the glass, drifted ethereally into Klein's ears:
"Someone from Military Intelligence Section 9 came by last night."
Um... should I say the "police" were indeed late, or thank them for being late...? Klein asked with a smile:
"They didn't find anything, did they?"
He was absolutely certain of the answer; if Military Intelligence Section 9 had really made any discoveries, he wouldn't have been able to sleep until he naturally woke up.
"No." The bodyguard's figure faded and disappeared from the mirror.
Her ability is amazing... Even with Spirit Vision, she couldn't be detected... Perhaps, we could use the Beyonder Characteristic left behind by Rosago to see... to discover those Concealment threads, and thus find the bodyguard? Klein's heart stirred, and he returned to the bedside, taking out the iron cigarette case from under the pillow.
He had just picked it up and hadn't even had a chance to open it when a chilling sensation suddenly ran down the back of his neck, making his hair stand on end and his whole body tremble.
Snap!
He loosened his grip, and the metal cigarette box fell to the ground.
This is a warning from the bodyguard... Klein chuckled dryly, pretending nothing had happened, and stuffed the metal cigarette case into his pocket.
After washing up and getting dressed, he went downstairs and took out the newspapers he had subscribed to from the mailbox outside the door.
Opening the Tussock Times, Klein saw a striking headline:
Ambassador Bakerland of Intis was murdered; the terrorist group " Aurora Order " claims responsibility!
The results came out so quickly? And the " Aurora Order " was clearly just accepting the commission, so why did they announce that they were in charge? Hmm... Terrorist organizations also need to build up their image and attract enough fresh blood, which complements their secret missionary work... Mr. A is quite impressive, he should be called the " Shepherd "... Klein stood in the foyer, reading the news carefully.
According to news reports, there was evidence at the scene of the " Aurora Order's" attack on Ambassador Bakerland, and the subsequent investigation also found letters deliberately left behind by the " Aurora Order," claiming responsibility for the attack.
At the end of the news report, the reporter briefly introduced the " Aurora Order," listing some of the illegal activities they had committed, which instantly made them more famous than most Concealment organizations.
Anyway, it's all over now... Klein sighed, turned his head to look out the window, and saw a thin mist and sparse raindrops falling.
"Shouldn't we have bright sunshine and clear weather to match this?" Klein chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Next, he had to go out and catch his wife in the act.