He wasn't unfamiliar with such a feeling, and the experienced Klein immediately used his Clown powers to control his facial expression and the slight trembling of his body.
He gently but unhurriedly retracted his gaze, making it so that the casual glance didn't reveal too much abnormality.
"Sigh, Talim is so young. He's not even married and has no children." Klein took the opportunity to sigh.
The reason he said this was because this sentence gave him a reasonable enough explanation for the subtle reaction he had when he saw the woman who offered the flowers. From the woman who had a certain relationship with Talim, he thought of the other party's marriage and family situation, and how his friend had died young, so he was overwhelmed with grief.
"That's right. Actually, at his age, he should have gotten married four to five years ago. Unfortunately, his grandfather's matter left him with an extremely strong psychological trauma. He had always rejected marriage, and it was only recently that things improved." Mike echoed with a sigh.
At this moment, the seemingly normal Klein felt as if there were thorns slowly stabbing deep into his skin and flesh, making him extremely tense.
The woman in the black dress with the sapphire ring on her left pinky straightened her body and looked around. Then, accompanied by two maids, she quietly left Talim's grave and walked into the distance.
Phew … Klein silently heaved a sigh of relief.
The feeling of being stabbed in his back quickly turned into a cold sweat.
Who is she, and why did she come to offer flowers at the grave? Talim's lover? However, how could Talim, who had no money, power, status, or status, have a relationship with a terrifying figure that involved a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact or a demigod of the same level? This isn't a novel! Furthermore, she was probably the one who used a curse to kill Talim … The waters behind this run so deep … Klein listened with a calm expression as Mike and Surgeon Allen recounted Talim's past.
He quickly let his thoughts wander and felt that the most confusing thing about this matter was:
The death of an ordinary person with no money, power, status, or strength would actually involve a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact or a powerhouse of the same level. This was simply unbelievable!
But this isn't the only case. There's another similar case around me … Klein suddenly thought of something and looked at Surgeon Allen.
This ordinary person's home might very well contain a Sequence 1 Snake of Mercury!
Following this train of thought, Klein recalled the nearly five months since he transmigrated. He was surprised to realize that he had unknowingly become involved with many demigods and terrifying Sealed Artifacts.
The woman who had just killed Talim, Snake of Mercury Will Auceptin, Blasphemer Amon, the mysterious woman in the Royal Museum, a High-Sequence Beyonder of the Rose School of Thought, 0-08, 1-42, Ince Zangwill, the Mutated Sun Sacred Emblem, the Antigonus family's notebook, the suspected descendant of Death, Mr. Azik, Mr. Eggers, Mr. Door, the Twilight Hermit Order … One name after another flashed through Klein's mind, and every time he counted one, he drew a cold gasp.
He calmed his mind and thought carefully.
This doesn't even include the True Creator and the Eternal Blazing Sun, who are above them … Strictly speaking, I can also be ranked among them. After all, I came because of black divination and am an otherworldly soul that controls the strange gray fog … Could this be the cusp of another era after Rosell? That's why demigods and terrifying Sealed Artifacts are entering real life …
As these thoughts flashed through Klein's mind, the grief-stricken reporter, Mike, and Surgeon Allen bade farewell one after another, and he left the cemetery unhurriedly.
Just as he was looking around for a rental carriage, a familiar carriage drove out from a hidden spot and stopped in front of him.
Although the coat of arms on the black carriage had been skillfully concealed, Klein could still recognize it at a glance that it was Prince Edessak's carriage.
Silently, the carriage door opened, and an old butler with meticulously combed hair alighted. He politely made an inviting gesture.
"His Highness is waiting for you."
"Alright." Klein didn't feel the slightest bit guilty as he entered the spacious and warm carriage.
Prince Edessak wore a dark blue coat with a large collar and a golden ribbon-like attire on his chest, making him look exceptionally noble.
He rubbed his diamond brooch, his long and narrow eyes sighing.
"Even when I attend a friend's funeral, I'm restricted. I can't be there directly, and I can only watch from afar. I can only send someone to present flowers for me. This is the lack of freedom of the royal family."
"If Talim's grandfather hadn't lost his title, you probably wouldn't have to avoid anything." Klein followed Prince Edessak's gesture and sat across from him.
Edessak picked up the blood-red Aurmir wine and said, "Sigh.
I originally planned on finding an opportunity to help Talim's father restore his title to a certain extent, but unfortunately … "
He delved deeper into the topic and asked,
"Sherlock, did you receive that package?"
"Yes." Klein answered whatever he asked without giving too much of a description.
Edessak nodded slightly.
"Have you made any progress?"
"I used Talim's hair, flesh, and belongings to make a few divinations, but the conclusion was that he died of a sudden heart disease." Klein used an emotionless and smooth narration to crazily imply that "my Sequence isn't high," "my skills are limited," "although I'm good at divination, the other party is stronger," and "I definitely won't be able to investigate the truth."
Edessak revealed an expression of disappointment that was difficult to hide as he sighed.
"How do you plan on investigating after that?"
"I'll start with the people and places Talim came into contact with a few days before his death," Klein replied according to the plan.
Edessak glanced at the old butler.
"There's definitely going to be some coercion, interrogation, and bribery. Hmm … Give Sherlock 100 pounds for the investigation."
"Yes, Your Highness." The old butler took out a stack of notes from his pocket.
Directly giving him 100 pounds for the investigation? Klein once again felt Prince Edessak's generosity.
"I'll do my best to investigate." He took the 100 pounds and put it in his pocket without counting it.
"I hope we can let Talim rest in peace." Prince Edessak clenched his right fist and lightly struck his left chest.
As he spoke, he tilted his head and looked out of the window at the Crown Cemetery not far away.
He still has some feelings for Talim … Klein sighed to himself as he was led out of the carriage by the old butler.
…
In Queens, Earl Hall's luxurious villa.
Audrey looked at Escalante, the psychology teacher with waist-length hair, and pretended to look around cautiously.
She then lowered her voice and said,
"Teacher Escalante, I recently attended a new Beyonder gathering. Someone was buying the Human-skinned Shadow characteristic and the Wind-blessed potion formula at a high price. Oh, different people. These should be Mid-Sequence items, right? That sounds interesting. Oh right, are you guys interested? "
Escalante froze for a moment and pondered for a few seconds.
"I'll go back and ask."
"Okay," Audrey replied briskly, as if she simply found such a Mid-Sequence transaction interesting.
Escalante retracted her attention and said seriously,
"Miss Audrey, although you're already a Sequence 8 Beyonder, you haven't received any formal mysticism education. You don't have enough understanding of the applied techniques of Spectator and Telepathist, as well as the corresponding theoretical foundations. From today onwards, I'll guide you to gradually become a true Beyonder."
"That's exactly what I want," Audrey said sincerely.
Susie, the big golden retriever, also wagged her tail happily, as if she was happy for her owner.
…
Klein, who had made up his mind to slack off, took a carriage back to 15 Minsk Street.
He opened the door and entered the room. Just as he was about to take off his hat, he suddenly froze.
His spiritual intuition told him that a stranger had entered the living room and the room!
This … seems to be a form of concealment … is this a warning? A warning is better than no warning at all … Klein stood in the hall and remained silent for a long time.
Then, he turned around and left the room, taking a rental carriage to the Steam Cathedral.
The cathedral had a towering chimney and a bell tower. The former represented the power of steam, while the latter hung a complicated clock that symbolized the beauty of machinery.
It wasn't a weekend, nor was it noon or evening. There were only a few believers quietly praying in the cathedral hall.
Klein sat down by the aisle, leaned on his cane, took off his hat, and faced the Sacred Emblem in front of him. He pretended to pray for ten minutes.
Then, he took his things, walked along the aisle to the altar, and said to the bishop standing beside him:
He said to the bishop standing beside him, "I want to repent."
"Alright, God is watching you." The kind-looking, white-haired bishop led the way to the confessional at the side.
Klein followed closely behind and closed the door.
He sat on a chair and said to the bishop through the wooden plank, "I repent.
In the face of danger, I did not adhere to my principles and chose to retreat. "
"What were your thoughts at the time?" the bishop asked softly.
Klein immediately described Talim's death, his suspicions, his warning to the Machinery Hivemind, Prince Edessak's entrustment, and his heartfelt feelings of retreat in the face of the royal family's strife after his divination failed to obtain the answer he wanted.
The reason why he didn't look for Carlson directly was that he was worried that not only would he be watched, but he would also be secretly observed by Prince Edessak's men. Once he clearly stated his intentions of being perfunctory and slack, he might encounter another calamity.
And the Steam Cathedral was the headquarters of the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery in the Baekeland diocese. It was one of their three major temples, and no one could spy on it.
Klein planned to use the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery to convey his true thoughts and avoid being embroiled in a deeper conflict.
Simply put, it was to follow the will of his heart.
The bishop listened quietly and replied in an unchanging tone, "Your choice is a human instinct.
"Your choice is a human instinct. God will not blame you.
"Go back. God will protect you."
That's good … Klein understood the hint and quietly left the Steam Cathedral.
Standing on the street outside, looking at the misty sky, he sighed silently.
I should improve as soon as possible.
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