"Such generous terms..." Klein could hardly believe his ears.
Although the most valuable Sequence 5 Beyonder's legacy and the unique and powerful Sealed Artifact with special effects were given to the other party, the rest are not bad either!
It's impossible for a Sequence 5 powerhouse to only possess Sealed Artifact from the organization, and even keeping just one of the Sequence 6 " Living Corpse " or the Sequence 7 " Werewolf " would be a considerable gain!
Klein leaned back slightly, feigning deep thought, to suppress the sudden surge of greed within him.
"Your terms are indeed satisfactory," he replied, then turned to ask, "Who is the Warlock King Calamity? What does his ' Book of Secrets ' contain?"
Maric rubbed his temples and said:
" The Warlock King' can refer to a High-Sequence profession, or it can represent an outstanding individual who controls the power of darkness, the Moon, or the supernatural—a powerful being who surpasses others of their kind. Calamity is both the latter and the former."
"He was active in the Southern Continent during the early Fifth Epoch, but later disappeared without a trace. Perhaps he was hunted down by the Church of Death or our Concealment organization, or perhaps he died of old age in some unknown place."
"His ' Book of Secrets ' includes knowledge of esoteric practices, rituals, alchemy, Astrology, symbolism, and the laws of natural interaction. Even an ordinary person who obtains it can become an expert in the field of mysticism, and even accomplish a small number of extraordinary feats without taking Potion, relying on their natural Spirituality. Well, the price is that they will gradually become mentally ill, a side effect that Spirituality cannot bear."
Sounds great... exactly what I need... but this mission is not only difficult in itself, but it also poses certain problems afterward. It's Concealment organization with a history of over a thousand years... Klein hesitated for a few seconds, then chose to follow his heart:
I would like some time to consider this.
"This is a very serious and dangerous matter; I cannot act impulsively."
"I'll give you an answer tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. Come to my house; you know the address."
He looked at Sharron as he spoke the last sentence, and after he finished speaking, he suddenly felt uneasy and nervous:
The other party revealed so many important secrets, even involving their own hidden dangers. If they didn't agree on the spot, wouldn't they be silenced?
Or will they follow me closely until I make a decision?
How am I supposed to perform Divination above the Gray Fog then?
Wearing a black court dress, Sharron looked at Klein quietly, her azure eyes showing no anger, no doubt, and no emotion whatsoever.
She suddenly took out a folded piece of paper from a hidden pocket and unfolded it into a rectangle.
The paper was entirely orange, and it contained many symbolic markings, including those representing the Sun.
These symbols and signs enclosed a blank area, which made people feel warm and secure.
Upon seeing the paper, Klein remembered what it was and his anxiety subsided.
This also comes from " Marionettist " Rosago; this is a " Notarized Document "!
This is the magical item that belonged to Sharron when the two were dividing up the spoils of war!
The pale and delicate Sharron handed the " Notarized Document " to Klein, saying succinctly:
"Press here."
"I promise not to reveal what I just heard."
Huff... Klein let out a breath and nodded solemnly:
"OK."
Following the instructions, he took the " Notarized Document," placed his palm on the blank area, and then carefully began to speak:
"I promise I won't tell anyone what I just learned from Miss Sharron and Mr. Maric."
As he uttered each word, the symbols and magical markings around the Notarized Document lit up one by one, each radiating a bright and warm light.
When it was all over, the light merged into a stamp-like image, pressed onto Klein's palm, and passed through to cover the blank area.
The warmth flashed by, and Klein suddenly felt a subtle, invisible connection between himself and the Notarized Document.
The old man with the " Eye of Wisdom " was indeed capable of simulating things that belonged to a " Notary "... He suddenly recalled something from the past.
"I'm all set." Klein handed the " Notarized Document " back.
Sharron nodded calmly, said nothing more, and her indifferent figure quickly blurred and disappeared into the carriage.
Maric, still suppressing the deep-seated malice in his eyes, lightly tapped the wooden panel on the side of the compartment with his finger.
The carriage came to a slow stop, and the carriage door opened.
This is using Living Corpse as carriages and Specter as waiters... typical Maric style... With his Spirit Vision activated, Klein suddenly realized something, took off his baseball cap, pressed it to his chest, bowed slightly, and then jumped off the carriage.
The surrounding area is a quiet street, and several of the gas streetlights are broken, but no one has repaired them.
Klein first went to the one-bedroom East Borough, and then returned to 15 Minsk Street, where he pretended to perform two Divination in the living room.
The first question is whether or not we should accept the commission, and the second is whether the commission is dangerous, and to what extent.
He didn't bother to look closely at the Divination results, because Beyonder " Wraith " of the Mutant Pathway could transform into spirits, directly contact the Spirit World, and obtain information. In other words, they naturally possessed the ability to Divination and counter- Divination. Therefore, whether it was Sharron or Steve, the target, they could ensure that the revelations Klein received were Error and off-target.
After finishing the Divination, he methodically read newspapers and books, practiced his extraordinary abilities in his living room, then washed up and went to bed, without any apparent abnormality.
At 4:10 a. m., Klein suddenly woke up, rolled over, and got out of bed!
He found candles, created a Wall of Spirituality, and quietly began the ritual of summoning himself!
Then, he took four steps backward and entered the Gray Fog, but did not rush to respond to the prayer.
Sitting in the high-backed chair belonging to the Fool, Klein gazed at the surface of the bronze table and saw the " Eye of All-Black," the Azik Copper Whistle, the " Black Emperor " plaque, and the image of Roselle, all dressed in black, holding a scepter and exuding majesty.
Klein's lips twitched slightly. He stretched out his right hand and flipped the " Card of Blasphemy " face down.
Out of sight, out of mind!
After conjuring up paper and pen, he took off the citrine pendant and repeated the two Divination from before.
The result of the first Divination was that the pendulum was spinning clockwise at a moderate speed, meaning that the request should be accepted, but it was not mandatory.
The second Divination result was that the citrine pendant was rotating counterclockwise at a relatively fast speed and with a large amplitude. Klein's interpretation was that there was danger, and the danger was relatively large, but as long as it was handled properly, it was not yet life-threatening.
Hmph... After a few seconds of contemplation, Klein remembered a previous guess:
That is, perhaps, every " Magician " needs to perform.
Otherwise, the Potion should be called " The Magician," not " The Magician."
The key to "not performing without preparation" is both being prepared and performing... and this may not only be reflected in battle... The assumptions of "drawing the enemy's attention" and "getting the Spectator to cheer" also require performance as a prerequisite... As long as the method is appropriate, the disguise is good, and the aftermath is handled properly, it will be difficult for the Rose School of Thought to find me... Many thoughts flashed through Klein's mind.
Based on the insights gained from the Divination, he quickly made a decision. He then leaned back in the high-backed chair of " The Fool," looked up at the majestic ancient palace and the boundless Gray Fog, and smiled slightly.
"Then, let's put on a grand performance."
After saying this, he put on the " Eye of All-Black " and the Azik Copper Whistle, and answered his own prayer.
The next day, Thursday morning.
Klein, who had gone to buy ingredients early, prepared his homemade Feynapotter noodles, which were closer to meat sauce noodles, and then took out today's newspaper from the mailbox at the door.
While eating and reading, he learned about the extraordinary gathering from the Backlund Morning Post.
Sure enough, as soon as the tension eased, the party began... Klein smiled and muttered to himself.
At nine o'clock, he took out his gold-cased pocket watch, turned it on and glanced at it, then looked at the empty living room and the domed window there, and said:
I'm willing to offer my help.
"The conditions are what you've mentioned."
"But only if I have a few more days."
He paused, then said with a smile:
"I need to make some preparations."
In the living room, where no one else was present except Klein, a faint, ethereal voice suddenly rang out:
"Good."
"After you've finished preparing, take a stroll around the bar."
In Glaint 'Viscount study, Audrey sat in a chair, reaching out to tidy the hair at the back of Susie's head, and said to Fors was sipping Ormir wine, and Hugh, who sat quietly beside her:
"What's the rush you wanted me to come here for?"
Although this was her first time meeting Fors and Hugh since the Lanarvus incident, she had already paid them through Susie.
Well, after joining our Tarot Club, Forsi seems to have not changed much. She is still lazy and likes to hit Xio, but some of the hidden things are completely different. She used to occasionally appear decadent, melancholy, and seemed to have no hope for the future, but now, this aspect has completely disappeared... "Mind Reader" Audrey smiled lightly on the surface, and calmly observed the state of Miss "Magician" in her heart.
Fors finished the rest of the wine and said:
"It really is Ormir, indeed the most famous wine. It's so much better than any I've had before. The layers are very distinct, and each layer offers a different experience."
She put down her wine glass and said:
"The gathering that might reveal the ' Spectator ' formula and clues to the Psychology Alchemists is about to begin this afternoon."
"I see. Why the rush?" Audrey asked, slightly puzzled.
Fors smiled and explained:
"Because that Serial Killer has delayed everyone's work too much, and that area is in the North Borough suburbs, where the Nighthawks are most relaxed in the afternoon."
"Hmm." Audrey nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions.
At the same time, she glanced around and sighed silently:
Compared to the past, and compared to the present Fors, Hugh has become much more silent...
At this moment, Viscount Glaint, who was standing nearby, chuckled and said:
" Audrey, I will go with you."
"Why?" Audrey asked, knowing the answer already.
Glaint cleared his throat and said:
"I've obtained the ' Apothecary ' recipe, but I need to trade some materials. I don't have the corresponding two ingredients in my family's treasury."
"Yes, Fors sold it to me for 300 pounds, and she guaranteed it was genuine."
300 pounds... I remember you bought it from Mr. "World" for only 230 pounds... Audrey couldn't help but glance at Fors.