What? You want me to investigate myself again? Klein almost suspected that the other party was deliberately testing him.
An organization that uses tarot cards as a symbol is indeed interesting. I think so too, but I don't want to betray myself … Right, Capim's matter is clearly not simple. He has a total of four Beyonders protecting him, so there must be a sizable faction behind him. What's the difference between investigating this case and being embroiled in the strife of high society? Uh, this isn't something Sherlock Moriarty should know … Klein revealed a thoughtful expression and deliberated.
"It's not easy to find a mysterious organization, and it's very dangerous."
Talim seemed to have expected his answer and chuckled.
"Sherlock, there's no need for you to take the risk. That important figure wants you to pay more attention and gather more relevant information or rumors. Here's five pounds in cash. It's the expenses he's giving you. Even if you don't obtain any valuable information, he won't ask you to return it. And once you obtain any useful clues, he'll pay you one by one and reimburse you for your expenses during the entire process."
Such good conditions? That important figure places great importance on this matter … Does he have something to do with the faction behind Capim, or does he hope to find a mysterious organization that uses tarot cards as a symbol to help him? Reimbursement … It's been a long time since I've heard someone promise me something like this … With the other party saying so much, it would be too suspicious if a private detective were to reject it … Furthermore, it's obvious that I should be the one investigating me … Klein hesitated for a few seconds before saying,
"Alright, I'll do my best."
He didn't stand on ceremony as he accepted the five one-pound notes from Talim. He planned on providing a plausible clue every week or two.
Isn't the Aurora Order looking for The Fool? The Fool is clearly a tarot card! I hope that important figure pursues all the way and gets rid of Mr. A … Klein gradually had some thoughts.
…
In the underground section of Saint Samuel Cathedral.
Soul Assurer Sostel gathered his team members and discussed what to do next.
He looked at the black-haired, green-eyed Leonard Mitchell and asked, half inquiring and half testing him.
"If I leave it to you, how do you plan on investigating the two cases related to the tarot ritual?"
Leonard raised his hand to comb his hair and smiled.
First, follow the previous train of thought and investigate the people or organizations that are searching for The Fool's believers. They might know something. Second, reinvestigate the previous two cases and place all the people involved on the list, regardless of whether they are suspicious or not! After that, I'll rely on Nightmare's powers to interrogate and eliminate them one by one. The devil might be hidden in the details, hidden in seemingly impossible people. "
Sostel chuckled.
"I've looked through the dossiers. These two cases involve a lot of people, and they all live in different places. It would be rather difficult to investigate them again. Furthermore, some of them are Beyonders who are active in the Underground World. They know how to hide themselves, and we have no way of knowing their whereabouts. If we were to investigate according to your plan, it wouldn't just be our team. The Church would have to invest at least five Sequence 7 Nighthawks and the corresponding support personnel."
"We're mainly in charge of cases related to Devil Summoning," another Red Glove reminded Leonard.
Leonard didn't seem angry as he chuckled.
"I know. I'm just providing an opinion. Whether to use it or not, and to what extent, is Captain Sostel's prerogative."
He paused and revealed a puzzled expression.
"I'm very puzzled. Why aren't the two cases related to the tarot ritual a high priority? The former involves an evil god's attempt to descend, and it's many times more serious than a simple Devil Summoning."
Sostel took a sip of his coffee and slowly replied, "The Nighthawks have limited manpower, so the cases have to be prioritized.
"The Nighthawks have limited manpower, so the cases have to be prioritized. As for the secret organization represented by the tarot cards, they haven't shown any obvious malice towards us so far. In a sense, their actions have helped us. For example, they've destroyed the descent of the True Creator. For example, they've let us know that this human trafficker, Capim, isn't simple. He has a huge secret hidden behind him."
Having said that, he curled the corners of his mouth.
"Perhaps they can help us find out more bad things.
"Of course, the necessary investigations will definitely be carried out. No one can guarantee that the secret organization won't become our enemy in the future."
"I understand, Captain Sostel. Let's focus on the Devil Summoning case," Leonard said sincerely.
…
Winter in Baekeland was always inseparable from the fireplace and fog. Time passed quickly in this cold and gray feeling.
In the blink of an eye, there was only half a month left until the new year.
Klein extinguished the charcoal in the fireplace and put on a double-breasted coat over a dark red wool vest.
Nearly three weeks ago, Leppard finally obtained the bicycle patent and began searching for a suitable second round of investors. The steam-powered car tycoon, Framis Cage, expressed some interest.
After a few contacts, the three parties agreed to hold the final negotiations today.
And over the past month or so, Klein led a calm and uneventful life. With the help of investigating cases, he digested the potion step by step in a meticulous manner. Now, he was just short of completing it on his own initiative.
If there's nothing too urgent, there's no need to take the risk. Another month should be enough … Klein's thoughts wandered as he took down the half top hat from the coat rack and used a brush and a handkerchief to smooth the wrinkles and remove the dust.
The badge left behind by Lanevus pointed to the 4th of January gathering, but he had no intention of attending it.
During this period of time, the Tarot event continued at a frequency of once a week. Klein obtained a few pages of Rosell's early diary entries, witnessing him go from a weakling who only knew how to fantasize but didn't dare take action to a playboy who took the initiative to hunt.
Apart from that, he didn't gain anything else. Although the Werewolf Beyonder characteristic had been sold to The Hanging Man through World, a business that involved more than a thousand pounds clearly wasn't that easy to achieve. And the cursed characteristic of a Werewolf also made many interested parties shrink back.
However, at the Tarot Gathering a few days ago, The Hanging Man told World that he had contacted an Artisan from the Church of Steam, and the other party was clearly tempted.
I hope it'll be settled this week … There's still no clue as to the Wind-blessed formula that Mr. The Hanging Man needs … Klein packed his belongings, picked up his cane, put on his hat, and walked out the door. The Wind-blessed potion formula was a Sequence 6 potion formula, so it wasn't easy to come across one. The Hanging Man Alger had waited for more than a month, but he hadn't heard any good news.
After a long period of observation and testing, Audrey finally obtained the approval of Psychological Alchemy. She reported to Mr. Fool that she should be able to officially join the secret organization this week, and she hoped to receive protection in advance to prevent any accidents. For this, she planned to plunder at least ten pages of Rosell's diary entries from Psychological Alchemy and offer them to Mr. Fool without any payment.
As for the dragon specimen in the Duke Of Negan's vault, she had confirmed that it was a Thousand-faced Hunter, but the problem was that it was just a specimen. It didn't have the corresponding Beyonder characteristics, nor did it have flowing blood.
The 2,000 pounds she owed Mr. Fool's adorer would only be repaid in February or March of next year. This was because after she officially came of age at the New Year's Ball, although she would be able to gain control of a portion of her assets, she would still be under the supervision of her parents and wouldn't be able to sell it at will. Furthermore, she was still short of Viscount Glaint's final payment, so she needed sufficient time to secretly raise it.
Magicians Fors finally obtained the blood of a Deep Sea Marlin through the help of The Hanging Man. She paid him 320 pounds for it, and her savings were reduced to 120 pounds.
In order to make up for her losses and for the Spirit Eater's stomach pouch, she began to rush out manuscripts. Her new book quickly took shape, telling a story that combined adventure, love, travel, storms, pirates, and many other elements.
Her correspondence with Dorian Gray hadn't been cut off. She had recently expressed that she would be coming to Baekeland to pay her respects to Aulisa, Laubero, and Lawrence.
The Sun followed the The Hanging Man's advice and didn't act out of place. He continued his daily patrols and continued to accumulate contributions without attempting any rituals.
Every time there was a Tarot Gathering, he would skillfully pretend to be asleep, so he didn't expose any problems for the time being. Usually, he would also intermittently catch up on sleep to prevent certain things from happening and arouse suspicion.
According to him, Shepherd Elder Lovia didn't leave the bottom of the spire seven days later. She was still locked up there for unknown reasons.
With Klein deliberately keeping a low profile, the Aurora Order's Mr. A's search for The Fool's believers and Blessed didn't yield any valuable clues. As for the Beyonders who knew of The Fool's honorific name, they all knew that they shouldn't casually recite such things. Unless they were in dire straits, they definitely wouldn't have the courage to pray to an existence suspected to be an evil god.
Emlyn said the last time that there were clues to the corresponding materials. Perhaps I'll be able to confirm it soon, but the problem is that I don't have enough money … Klein mumbled silently as he walked to Lawyer Jurgen's door with his cane in hand.
After ringing the doorbell, he instinctively took two steps back.
Before long, the door opened. Old Madam Doris opened her arms in high spirits, wanting to give Klein a warm hug.
"Oh, the doctor you introduced last time was amazing! I haven't been this healthy in nearly ten years! " Seeing that the detective was standing quite a distance away, Doris could only retract her arms and use her words to express her joy and feelings.
Klein sighed in amusement and helplessness.
"Mrs. Doris, this is the ninth time you've said something like that."
He saw the black cat, Brody, squatting at the top of the coat rack behind him. It looked shaky, but it kept maintaining its balance.
I can do it too … Klein evaluated himself.
"Is that so?" Old Madam Doris asked in puzzlement.
She then threw the question to the back of her mind and smiled.
"Are you here for Jurgen?"
Klein immediately smiled.
"Yes."
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