Prince Edessak Augustus? What dangerous event could he be involved in that could lead to tragedy? And it seems this matter has already caught the attention of Mr. The Fool! " Justice " Audrey instantly matched the name with the person and felt great worry and doubt.
In her mind, anything that could be observed by Mr. The Fool was either extremely dangerous, extremely Concealment, or far-reaching, and would never be simple. For example, the " True Creator " trying to descend upon Backlund by taking advantage of the dire situation in Lanarvus and the East Borough Factory Borough; the " Black Emperor " card of Emperor Roselle; the death of Duke Negan and the " Hermits of Fate ".
By analogy with these examples, Audrey has every reason to believe that if not handled properly or given enough attention, the major incident involving Prince Edessak would inevitably bring about a very, very, very terrifying " Storm "!
Hmm... Prince Edessak hadn't bothered me for a long time, and I was just relieved, not thinking much of it. Now it seems there's something wrong... At the ball earlier, he enthusiastically stopped me to chat about some boring topics, playing with his self-righteous, clumsy humor, but just two or three days later, he became quite cold, even deliberately avoiding me... I must find an opportunity to ask my father about him, but I can't appear too curious, otherwise he might agree to the royal marriage proposal... Audrey recalled some details and suddenly felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.
--She had never liked Prince Edessak, including his two brothers, and never considered becoming a princess. The reason was very simple: the followers of the " Evernight Goddess " could not accept the generations of Augustus who worshipped the " Lord of Storms." That meant that Pride, conceit, contempt, and prejudice against women had been deeply ingrained in them and were difficult to change. This was the thing Audrey could not tolerate the most.
The thought of becoming a princess and being placed in an ancient, strict, and extremely conservative environment made Audrey feel that she would definitely go crazy and run away at all costs. Therefore, she was not moved at all by the princes' relatively attentive flattery, and even felt very resistant.
Edessak Augustus... Judging from the surname, he's a member of the royal family. I vaguely remember him; is he a prince? What dangerous thing is he going to do? I can't get in touch with him at all... Right, I can ask Miss Audrey and Viscount Glaint for help, but I need to think of a reason beforehand so they don't suspect anything... " The Magician " Fors frowned slightly, trying to decipher Mr. The Fool's words.
Alger, the " The Hanged Man," was quite interested in this, but dared not ask Mr. The Fool, who was clearly only giving hints, any further questions. He hesitated for two seconds before speaking to " Justice," " The Magician," and "The World":
"The atmosphere on the high seas is also unsettled, perhaps because it's connected to Backlund, just like those Robot."
His statement was baseless and purely an attempt to exaggerate the danger, hoping to urge the three Tarot Club members in Backlund to investigate.
... It must be said, Mr. The Hanged Man cooperated very well... Klein, who was watching from the sidelines, immediately gave up his plan to have "The World" say similar things.
The reason he only mentioned Prince Edessak and not the lady with the sapphire ring who was suspected of possessing a "0" level Sealed Artifact, nor "0-08" and Ince Zangwill who might also be involved in the matter, was because he didn't understand the situation of those top-level Sealed Artifact that could even destroy a country. He could only make guesses based on some minor clues, which he wasn't entirely sure of. He was afraid that if he directly told " Justice " and Miss " Magician " the key points, their targeted investigation would be discovered by the target as soon as they started their investigation.
This is also why Klein didn't take the opportunity to tell " Machinery Hivemind " about his own experience. Based on some speculations about the Sealed Artifact "0-08", he suspected that if he left Minsk Street with such thoughts and took a carriage to the Leverage Church or the Steam Church, he would encounter a sudden and absolutely irresistible attack, such as a large-scale riot of Sealed Artifact in the underground area, or Fatal Strike from High-Sequence powerhouse.
Only the shielding effect of the Gray Fog could prevent Klein from worrying about such issues, allowing him to inform " Justice " and Miss " Magician " about the matter to a certain extent, so that they could provide a gentler, more roundabout, and less likely-to-be-detected warning.
Besides this, Klein had other plans: to have the most minor character fade out of the scene, "leave" Backlund, change his appearance unnoticed, and quietly return to contact " Machinery Hivemind " from outside the sight of the "0" level Sealed Artifact!
Hopefully, it will succeed. Hopefully, there will be a chance to bring Ince Zangwill to justice! Well, that is, if he was indeed involved in this... Wait, Mr. Azik clashed with Military Intelligence Section 9 during his investigation of Ince Zangwill and was secretly wanted, and Military Intelligence Section 9 has always been considered the royal faction within the military... There's a series of coincidences surrounding Prince Edessak, which are similar to the characteristics shown by the Sealed Artifact "0-08" before... This seems to indirectly confirm the existence of Ince Zangwill...
Klein closed his eyes, and the image of those gleaming leather boots and pale hands flashed through his mind again.
He leaned back in his chair, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, see you next week.
Inside the Earl Hall's luxurious villa in Queens Borough.
Audrey stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring blankly at her reflection.
This Tarot Gathering brought her both good and bad news.
The good news is that she is about to obtain one of the main ingredients for the " Psychiatrist " Potion.
Although she was no longer the naive girl who bought some basic common sense from the " The Hanged Man " for 1,000 pounds, and knew the approximate prices of many extraordinary materials, she didn't mind paying a premium for the Mirror Dragon's eyes.
After Duke Negan's assassination, she felt an urgent desire and motivation to improve her own Sequence and gain corresponding combat power. To this end, she did not want to wait any longer and was willing to pay a certain price - as long as the materials appeared, as long as they were not too outrageous, she would accept them immediately to avoid being disturbed by unexpected events.
This is like a precious piece of jewelry coveted by many noble ladies, or a rare horse with a special bloodline favored by men. A corresponding premium is inevitable, and sometimes it's not impossible for the price to double or triple... Moreover, Fors is busy in the middle, contacting the teacher, so we can't let her waste her time and take risks. Hmm... She doesn't know that I am " Justice "... Audrey thought indifferently.
As for the bad news, it was undoubtedly about Prince Edessak, which made Audrey unusually worried.
Fortunately, Mr. World received the news, and Mr. The Fool gave her a reminder; otherwise, who knows how much worse things would have become... Audrey, with such good conditions, you can definitely solve this problem! Go for it! The girl drew a Crimson Moon on her reflection in the mirror, trying to cheer herself up.
Then, she composed herself, went out to the practice room, and prepared to participate in her next piano lesson, as if nothing had happened.
This was because Earl Hall and Hibbert Hall wouldn't be home until before dinner, and she had no one to ask for information. She could only tell herself to stay calm, composed, and patient.
Before the tutor arrived, Audrey casually played a piece of music, using the beautiful melody to soothe her soul.
When she finished playing, she noticed that her golden retriever Susie, had entered the Door Opening at some point and was squatting beside her, still wearing those gold-rimmed glasses that looked like ornaments around her neck.
" Audrey, what's wrong? Your piano playing tells me you're troubled," Susie suddenly said.
Hmm... Audrey paused, unsure how to respond.
She suddenly realized that having a " Mind Reading dog" at home might not be a good thing...
Inside the campsite where a campfire is burning.
With his eyes closed Derrick Berg quietly recalled what had happened at the Tarot Gathering, confirming that he had not forgotten the memory of repeatedly experiencing the same period of his life.
After an unknown amount of time, he opened his eyes with anticipation and looked around. However, what met his eyes was flames and teammates that were exactly the same as those in his memory.
Just then, Colin, the " Demon Hunter," who was sitting cross-legged against a stone pillar, spoke in a deep voice:
"Depart after 50 lightning strikes."
... At this moment, Derrick was certain that everything he had experienced before was not a dream or a hallucination.
15 Minsk Street, Cherwood Borough.
Klein went downstairs to the living room and sat down, enjoying the warmth emanating from the fireplace.
He rocked quietly in his armchair, not reading newspapers, magazines, or books.
Everything was so peaceful and silent until the doorbell rang.
Wearing a lounge shirt and cashmere vest, Klein got up and went outside, only to find that the visitor was somewhat unexpected.
He opened the door and chuckled:
Good afternoon, Emlyn. Shouldn't you be helping out at Harvest Church at this time?
The newcomer was none other than Emlyn White, a Vampire with hair combed back to the side and a handsome, somewhat effeminate appearance.
Upon hearing Klein's greeting, the Pride man's expression froze, and it took him a while to recover.
"I have something to ask you, Sherlock, Moriarty, Detective!" Emlyn uttered each word clearly.
After inviting him into the living room, Klein returned to his armchair and asked with a smile:
"What is it? The consultation fee is £1, but it cannot exceed one hour."
Emlyn White ignored his words and said thoughtfully:
"A big shot asked me to do something... While that task could indirectly help me resolve a potential problem, it also carried a high risk."
"I don't have many friends, and I'm afraid my parents will worry, while you are a knowledgeable and Beyonder Detective... What advice do you have? Refuse, or accept?"
Resolve hidden dangers? Eliminate Psychological Suggestion? Klein said thoughtfully:
"I can't offer any advice based solely on the word 'thing'."
Emlyn White remained silent for several seconds, gritted his teeth, and lowered his voice:
"It's related to that ' The Fool '..."
"Huh?" Klein almost reached up to pick his ear.