Rann Ulus? The criminal who swindles money and seduces women? He actually has some connection with
This was a swindler who had absconded with over ten thousand pounds in gold!
A walking vault who offered ten pounds for a tip and a hundred for helping capture him!
A despicable man who deceived innocent women out of their bodies and affections!
And he actually knew Hood Eugen, and had visited him three times in the asylum. Could this mean he had contact with the Beyonder circle, or was he a Beyonder himself? Thinking of this, Klein suddenly remembered a potion name: Sequence 8 of the "Thief" pathway, "Swindler"!
This type of Beyonder often delights in deceiving others!
Very likely! Klein nodded thoughtfully, controlling his facial expressions and body language, and asked casually with feigned indifference: "When did Mr. Rann Ulus last visit Hood Eugen?"
"At the beginning of July. As for the exact day, I'll have to go back to the asylum and look through the registration form to know." Daxter Goodrich paused for a few seconds before answering.
The beginning of July. Rann Ulus's scheme hadn't collapsed yet, he hadn't fled Tingen yet... Klein changed the subject: "Did Hood Eugen ever mention this gentleman in casual conversation?"
"No. You should know, a Sequence 7 'Psychiatrist' wouldn't reveal something by accident. Every single word they say has been carefully weighed in their minds. Unless they have ulterior motives, it's very hard to pry secrets from them. I only managed to get the 'Reader' formula because of the opportunity presented by Hood Eugen going mad. By the way, did you confirm if that formula is genuine?" Daxter concealed his pride in his own sequence quite well.
Klein smiled and said: "It's real. When it's time for you to advance, feel free to brew the potion according to it. If the 'Psychic Alchemy Society' can't provide the materials, we can help. Hmm, how have you been feeling lately?"
"Not bad. Aside from being anxious about the Hood Eugen matter, I'm completely relaxed. There are no more signs of split personality. You've been a great help in this matter." Daxter sighed with genuine feeling.
Klein put on a humble expression: "It was the least I could do."
"Let's go back to the topic from earlier. Since you said a 'Psychiatrist' carefully weighs every word before speaking and doesn't easily leak secrets, why did Hood Eugen tell you that El was Rann Ulus? Was he implying something, or warning you about something?"
Daxter was stunned for a moment, before frowning after a long while and saying: "This really is very strange. I completely overlooked it... But other than that, Hood Eugen never mentioned anything else... Could his goal have been that if something happened to him, I could relay the name 'Rann Ulus' to the higher-ups of the Society?"
"The current situation is also a bit problematic. After I reported Hood Eugen going mad, a liaison officer did come. But after I finished detailing every detail, including the name Rann Ulus, the higher-ups gave no response. It was like a stone thrown into the sea. Does this indicate they guessed something?"
"A very reasonable speculation." Klein took out some
"Starting from this speculation, Hood Eugen might have predicted he would truly go mad, or even die directly... And this has some connection to Rann Ulus? But, if he already predicted it, why didn't he ask the higher-ups for help in advance?" Daxter stared into space without focus, pondering deeply. "Unfortunately, he's mad now, so effective communication isn't possible."
"Perhaps some temptation made him choose to take the risk." Klein made a guess.
At the same time, he was also regretting that Hood Eugen had truly become a mental patient. This cut off many leads.
Sigh, even a corpse is better than a madman. I can make a corpse speak with Necromancy. What can I do with a madman? Ah, right, Ms. Daly once tried to awaken my lost memories using a Spirit Communication ritual, and the theory came from the 'Psychic Alchemy Society'... This means a 'Spirit Communication Ritual' can be used on the living, creating a scenario for direct communication between spirits... I wonder if Hood Eugen would still be insane in that state...
It's a pity I'm not professional enough in this field; I doubt I could manage it... Hmm, I'll summon the messenger first, write a letter to Ms. Daly asking what techniques she can provide. If she thinks only she can do it, I'll tell the Captain to send a telegram to the
I am absolutely *not* going through this roundabout route just to learn some techniques or to try the messenger summoning ritual…
A series of thoughts flashed through Klein's mind, and he gradually developed a way to solve the problem.
Daxter was quite approving of his guess: "Greed always makes people foolish. Even when they clearly know an abyss lies ahead, they still try to get close to the edge and take a peek."
*This is what they call dancing on the edge of death...* Klein grumbled inwardly, thought for a moment, and said: "When you get back to the asylum, try your best to treat Hood Eugen. See if you can get him to be lucid for a period and give us some hints."
"Also, don't hide your worry and anxiety. Contact the people at the 'Psychic Alchemy Society' frequently and urge them to solve the problem with Hood Eugen. This is the most normal and reasonable reaction."
Daxter nodded solemnly: "I'll do my best."
Klein didn't say anything more, and after deliberating, asked another question: "Have there been any recent physical abnormalities with Hood Eugen? For example, have fine scales grown on any part of his body?"
'Semi-madness,' 'true madness,' and 'loss of control' were different degrees of description when a Beyonder truly developed a problem. A mild case was just a change in worldview, as if someone else, but they could still think rationally and act normally—this was 'semi-madness.' A more serious case would involve losing logic, becoming chaotic and frenzied, difficult to communicate with, known as 'true madness.' The irredeemable type was when both body and mind turned into a monster, a complete 'loss of control.' And sometimes, if the existing problem wasn't resolved quickly, madness could eventually lead to loss of control.
Previously, to avoid exposing the informant planted inside the 'Psychic Alchemy Society,' Dunn had instructed the Nighthawks not to immediately subdue Hood Eugen, instead opting for surveillance and investigation while taking precautions. But if he showed signs of losing control, decisive action had to be taken.
Daxter shook his head with a wry smile: "No, you can rest assured on that point. I'm also very afraid that Hood Eugen will lose control, so I won't miss a single detail. After all, I spend six out of seven days a week in the asylum."