Uh... Fors paused for a second, almost doubting that he had seen wrong.
Immediately afterwards, one idea after another uncontrollably popped into her mind:
Mr. World wants to take on this task? Well, that makes sense, he's in Backlund.
But this is an investigation, not murder Dawn Dantès has already suffered enough; let him go!
Does eliminating the target of the investigation mean the investigation is successful? Because there's no need to investigate further...?
What should I do? Should I still take this assignment? It's a whopping 500 pounds! I can get at least 200 pounds just by recounting what I discovered, but my competitor is Mr. World... Maybe it's a collaboration, not a competition?
Wait, why would Mr. "World" be interested in this mission? Is he actually more interested in the case of Baron Sindras being framed or the attack on Councilor Macht?
When Fors finally grasped the crux of the matter, " The Hanged Man " Alger and " The Hermit " Cattleya had already set their sights on "The World" Gehrman Sparrow. For them, neither the case of Baron Sindras being framed, nor the attack on Councilor Macht, nor the donation of tens of thousands of pounds by the wealthy businessman Dawn Dantès, were originally matters that did not require special attention. However, the fact that " The Fool " Blessed taken the initiative to take on the investigation made the issue suddenly seem extremely complicated, as if some important secret was hidden within.
" The Moon " Emlyn didn't think much of it, but he did realize that this seemingly ordinary investigation task was not so easy. He had originally planned to earn some pocket money to make up for the 5,000 pounds he was about to lose in cash, but now he suddenly didn't want to speak.
"Dawn Dantès really not simple? He has a lot of problems, so much so that Mr. 'The World' took the initiative to investigate him? Or are those two cases more important and crucial than I thought?" Audrey, the " Justice," had a sudden thought. Her eyes flickered, and taking advantage of her position, she memorized the reactions of all the Tarot Club members.
Of these, only " The Sun " Derrick was out of the loop.
To him, wasn't it normal for members of the Tarot Club to help each other? If someone gave him a task and he had the ability and resources to complete it, wasn't it normal to accept it?
" Justice " Audrey's gaze then shifted back to the bottom of the bronze table, and she asked with a hint of expectation:
"Mr. World, would you like to take on this mission?"
Upon returning to Backlund, she gathered Sea News of the previous months and preliminarily confirmed that "Mr. World" was the mad adventurer Gehrman Sparrow. She deeply admired this seemingly polite but dangerous man who had accomplished many great things, and felt that her own passion for maritime adventure had diminished considerably.
Klein had already prepared his response. After Manipulation the dummy "World" to raise a hand, he waited for Miss " Justice " to ask her question. At this moment, he instructed " Gehrman Sparrow " to speak with a serious expression and a deep voice:
" Dawn Dantès is an identity."
After a brief but repeated deliberation, Klein decided to reveal some information, designating Dawn Dantès as a public alias for his Blessed!
He believes that if they choose to conceal it this time, there is still a risk of exposure later, because Dawn Dantès is about to Backlund's high society and may find clues about the Great Smog and other cases at any time. In this case, there is a high possibility that "Miss Justice " will need to provide indirect assistance. At that time, this " Spectator " will most likely notice something and discover that "The World" was deliberately concealing things before, and that " The Fool " did not remind her.
This will reduce her sense of belonging and even make her doubt more things, triggering a " The Fool's " trust crisis.
The two members are strangers to each other and unaware of each other's existence, yet they cooperate tacitly to complete the overall goal by performing designated tasks. This seems wonderful, but it is actually very difficult to succeed, especially when the partner is a Mid-Sequence Beyonder in the " Spectator " pathway. There is little chance of keeping it a secret from the other party!
Therefore, in most cases, honesty is a better, more effective, and easier way to handle things than lying.
As for why he didn't directly Dawn Dantès was Gehrman Sparrow, it was because Klein didn't want to leave the Tarot Club members with the impression of "why it's him again?" or "why is he the only one among the ' The Fool's ' Blessed?"
" Justice Dawn Dantès just an identity?" Audrey keenly discerned the hidden meaning in those words and had a vague guess.
Then, she heard "World" Gehrman Sparrow simply say:
"The identity I share with my companion."
"I sometimes pretend to be him."
At this point, he glanced at the " Magician " with an emotionless look.
A shared identity... occasionally he would impersonate him... was that miserable Dawn Dantès the "World" Gehrman Sparrow? Was that wealthy businessman with kidney or prostate problems the "World" Gehrman Sparrow? " Magician " Fors seemed to be struck by lightning, his whole body stiffening instantly.
While her brain was paralyzed, she inexplicably felt a sense of lingering fear, and subconsciously felt that Xiu's unintentional words beforehand made a lot of sense:
When a person's butler, servants, neighbors, and surrounding environment all have problems, it's unlikely that the person himself is perfectly normal!
No, it wasn't that Dawn Dantès's neighborhood or his butler happened to harbor secrets; rather, it was because they harbored secrets that Dawn Dantès, and Gehrman Sparrow, were chosen! The pitiful and miserable ones weren't Dawn Dantès, but rather those things around him connected to the extraordinary! I was wrong; I shouldn't have told Hugh to wish the goddess's blessing upon him. For "the World," Mr. Gehrman Sparrow, was more like a curse... Fors suddenly shivered, extremely glad she hadn't suggested in her message that Dawn Dantès see a doctor about his kidneys or prostate.
Otherwise, she suspected that she was no longer able to attend this Tarot Gathering, or that she was present in a way that indicated Beyonder Characteristic, having been sold to other members by "The World".
Normally, Mr. World shouldn't know that I am the " Magician," but I was carrying " Lemano's Travel Notes " with me at the time... He had used this magic book and even added extraordinary abilities at the Demigod level! He must have secretly observed me, remembered my appearance, and assessed my value... Fors's heart was filled with surging fear, and her expression was full of bitterness.
At that moment, she saw Mr. "World" give her a cold glance, and her regret instantly intensified into deep regret.
Thank goodness I didn't blurt out my impression of Dawn Dantès... As Fors gradually calmed down from her shock, she couldn't help but think of another question:
Regarding the previous bodyguard assignment, were we protecting Dawn Dantès, or was Dawn Dantès protecting us...? Should I return the money to Mr. Gehrman Sparrow?
This... at times, Dawn Dantès is equivalent to "Mr. World"... " Justice " Audrey was initially startled, but then felt that all her questions had been answered:
Fors did know Dawn Dantès, but she didn't know he was Mr. "The World," as evidenced by her clearly startled reaction just now.
Dawn Dantès was more surprised to see me because he recognized the " Lies " necklace. Although the magical item had changed its appearance, it still possessed Beyonder Characteristic derived from Mr. "The World," perhaps having some connection with this mad adventurer Gehrman Sparrow could also impersonate anyone and had the ability to adjust his appearance!
Although I only asked Mr. " The Hanged Man " what to do if an animal ingested Potion, the materials I collected afterward were often in duplicate. Mr. "The World" probably guessed from this that there were other " Spectator " around me, which is why he became wary of Susie, who was hiding in the shadows and observing the hall... Others might not suspect animals, but Mr. "The World" is experienced and must have come into contact with extraordinary beings, so it is perfectly normal for him to be wary of such things.
In other words, Dawn Dantès, no, "The World" Mr. Gehrman Sparrow already knew I was " Justice," but chose not to contact or communicate with me. Well, his handling of the situation was fine; in that case, unless he said it directly, it would be difficult for me to guess or believe it. And to talk about Tarot Club- related matters in Saint Samuel Cathedral... that's just too crazy!
After a brief moment of surprise and shock, Audrey's emotions quickly subsided, leaving only excitement.
Aside from Fors, the " Magician " she introduced to the group, this was the first time she had met the other members of the Tarot Club in real life!
"There's a feeling that history is being written at this moment! Hmm, Mr. 'World,' and Mr. ' The Fool's' other Blessed —well, they should also be considered 'World'—why did they create the identity of Dawn Dantès? What exactly are they trying to do?"
"The matter of Baron Sindras being framed, the attack on Councilor Macht, and their donations to establish an educational foundation—it's all more complex and important than I anticipated... Why do I suddenly feel that the kingdom's upper echelons are becoming unsettled? I had this feeling when Prince Edessak's death and the ensuing smog incident happened, but it's even stronger today..."
"Now that I know Dawn Dantès ' identity, I might be able to participate and cooperate indirectly, reducing the risk of my parents being affected, and reducing the risk of innocent people dying..." Amidst these conflicting thoughts, " Justice " Audrey quickly made a decision: she would agree to her father's request to join the " Loen Charity Bursary Foundation." Then, she muttered to herself:
Isn't it reasonable that the charitable fund established by Mr. "World" of the Tarot Club includes the " Justice " element of the Tarot Club?
Alger the Hanged Man and the Hermit the Cattleya weren't too surprised at this moment that Dawn Dantès was "the world," the collective of those Blessed Mr. The Fool. The thought that flashed through their minds most often was:
Something big is about to happen in Backlund!
P. S.: Bonus chapter today due to Golden Alliance.
PS2: I recommend a book, "The Great Playboy of the Ming Dynasty," written by Tanlang, a guy who looks fierce like a gangster but actually has a very upright moral compass. He said he'd treat me to a super-sized mantis shrimp!