"The Twilight Hermit Society...
"What is this organization? I've never heard of it. Mr. Hanged Man didn't even mention it when he explained the various factions to me..."
Audrey was both startled and puzzled, then she noticed the gray fog was fading, and the figure of Mr. Fool towering above had vanished.
She flicked her eyes and quickly formed a guess:
This organization called the Twilight Hermit Society sounds even more mysterious and unknown than underground groups like the
And the actions they are plotting directly target the great nobles of the kingdom, one of the most powerful small groups in the world...
They might be the deepest observers of the supernatural world, the true manipulators, influencing the situation on the Northern and Southern Continents. No wonder they caught Mr. Fool's attention...
The last time Mr. Hanged Man sought His Blessed's help, it wasn't because the promised reward was generous enough, but because Mr. Fool himself was targeting the Twilight Hermit Society...
This organization is just as mysterious as our
Audrey felt an inexplicable excitement, which lessened the impact of Duke Negan's assassination on her.
"Not many Beyonders know of the Twilight Hermit Society's existence, and I am one of them, and our Tarot Club is targeting them!" Audrey stood up and walked to the full-length mirror.
Chin slightly raised, she had an exceptionally beautiful profile.
Looking at the green-eyed young girl in the mirror, Audrey slowly calmed down and, for the first time, had a thought of urgently improving her own Sequence due to factors other than interest:
"Even Duke Negan, a Beyonder under tight protection, was assassinated. My father, an ordinary person, is even more vulnerable.
"Although from the treasure vault's situation, I can tell there are definitely many Beyonders at home, and the goddess's church will provide extra protection, it's still not reassuring. Duke Negan's guards were no worse...
"Come on, Audrey, quickly advance to Sequence 7, Sequence 6, hide in the shadows, and become the last line of defense for Dad, Mom, and my brothers!"
...
Rorsted Islands capital, Generous City.
The Dark Blue Avenger passed by once again, docking at the port to give the sailors a chance to indulge and let off steam.
It had a classical style, extensively using stone pillars and arches, with a towering dome and two bell towers.
In the early colonial period, the pioneers often had no time to build churches, and this had extremely serious consequences.
Surrounded by tribes, jungles, and ancient buildings, even though they had conquered the land, they often died mysteriously, died without cause, died in large numbers.
This panic-inducing situation gradually decreased after the churches of the various deities were built, becoming a rare occurrence.
Standing at the church entrance, Alger didn't rush inside. Instead, through the light streaming in from the high narrow windows, he examined the dim and mysterious atmosphere within, and the warm candlelight that seemed to illuminate areas of human activity.
After a few seconds, he stepped into the main prayer hall, struck his left chest with his right fist, and said to the bishop facing him:
"Storm be with you!"
"Storm be with you!" the bishop responded with the same gesture.
Before Alger could speak, the bishop of the Wave Church produced a telegram:
"You arrived just in time. The Holy Synod has issued an order. Read it before you pray."
"What order?" Alger asked casually as he reached for it.
The bishop said gravely, "Duke Negan has been assassinated. The Holy Synod has ordered all Punishers and clergy to pay attention to matters related to the legendary thief 'Black Emperor' and all incidents involving Tarot rituals."
"Legendary thief 'Black Emperor'?" Alger fully displayed his surprise.
He already knew that "Black Emperor" was Mr. Fool's Blessed.
The bishop nodded solemnly: "The one who assassinated Duke Negan was a Sequence 5 demon. But that demon was killed by the legendary thief 'Black Emperor' while fleeing. This is the same outcome as 'Hurricane Admiral' Zilingus, who failed to assassinate the duke."
Not only the external form is the same, but also the essence... The one who killed Zilingus was also Mr. Fool's Blessed, another Blessed... Is Mr. Fool the one who really wanted Duke Negan dead? No, if that were the case, He would have warned Zilingus last time to be careful of Miss Justice, and he wouldn't have been exposed... Mr. Fool is focusing on the truth hidden behind the assassination, focusing on the real murderer? Who, or which organization, could be so important to Mr. Fool? Alger instantly connected many things and made a preliminary judgment.
He looked down at the telegram and found that the church had set up a special investigation team for Duke Negan's assassination, with each member being an elite among the Punishers.
Should I apply to join, to keep track of the developments? Alger hesitated for a moment.
In the end, he decided to follow his original plan and develop quietly.
...
A new day. Klein woke up naturally, got up slowly, washed up, and went downstairs.
He didn't rush to prepare breakfast. Instead, he habitually opened the door, bathed in the thin mist, and took today's newspaper from the mailbox.
"What's this?" Suddenly, he found a thick envelope in the newspaper. It wasn't too light.
Pressing its surface, the scent of ink and banknotes flashed through Klein's mind.