Amidst the soothing melody, Klein and Hazel were dancing. One of them was tall and straight, while the other was slender and tall. Apart from the obvious age difference, be it their movements, rhythm, or bearing, they were extremely compatible. It was an extremely beautiful sight that could be used as a model for teaching.
Klein took the initiative to break the silent atmosphere and said in a seemingly casual manner, "That's right.
Amidst the light twirls, he said in a seemingly casual manner, "I've been having nightmares for some time. Thankfully, I was blessed by the Goddess. After praying a few times in the cathedral and drinking a few cups of holy water, I didn't wake up in the middle of the night."
Hazel looked up in silence. After two seconds, she said, "Yes.
After two seconds, she said, "What kind of nightmare?"
To think that he's interested in such a topic … Will Auceptin isn't wrong at all … Klein replied with a smile.
"I was in an abandoned and dilapidated cathedral and was being chased by all kinds of monsters.
"But you should know what happened in the dream. I'm unable to remember the details, so it's difficult for me to describe what the monsters look like."
Hazel didn't say a word, but her dark brown eyes were filled with disapproval.
This also meant that she believed that it wasn't impossible to remember what happened in the dream.
Klein hugged her and took a diagonal step forward.
He smiled and said, "Indeed, I've had a very clear dream in the past.
"At that time, I was still in the Southern Continent. I dreamed of an inverted mausoleum. It was made of pitch-black boulders, and it extended underground. A living corpse covered in white feathers came out and tried to capture me.
"I had similar dreams for a few consecutive days. It's a little embarrassing to talk about it. I was very afraid back then and hurriedly headed to a nearby city. I found the Seer Club and got them to interpret the dream for me. The conclusion I received was that I might have offended a tribe's faith in Death when I was purchasing specialty products.
"Strangely, after I apologized to the tribe, gave them gifts, and participated in one of their celebrations, I never had that dream again."
The above was something he had fabricated from the perspective of a Seer. His goal was to pique Hazel's interest and see if she would unknowingly reveal anything. At the same time, it was also a suggestion that wouldn't arouse suspicion. The hidden meaning was that if Hazel was troubled by the dream, it was best to get a member of the Seer Club or a cathedral priest to interpret the dream. She shouldn't blindly believe the contents of the dream and make rash attempts herself.
When Will Auceptin mentioned that there was something wrong with Hazel and that he could talk to her about dreams, Klein suspected that the contradictions she showed might have stemmed from the continuous dreams. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain why she lacked common knowledge about the mysterious World despite having the strength of at least a Sequence 8. Furthermore, she was a lady of high society who had been raised at home. It was unlikely for her to come into contact with wild Beyonders of unknown motives. After all, her father was a member of the House of House, so there was no a lack of of Beyders.
Therefore, Klein believed that it was very likely that Hazel had come into contact with some item, or due to a problem with her personality, she had been fancied by a powerhouse. Through a dream, she was slowly guided to become a Beyonder without being given the necessary common knowledge. At the same time, she was lured into digging in the sewers in search of something.
And there were two factors that made him more certain of this guess. One was Will Auceptin's words, and the other was the fact that the Marauder pathway's Sequence 5 was Dream Stealer. It couldn't possibly only have the Beyonder power of stealing one's thoughts!
Hazel silently listened to Dawn Dantès's recount as she subconsciously opened her mouth before closing it again.
After nearly ten seconds, she said, "Why didn't you go to the Goddess's cathedral back then?"
As expected, she has a reaction to the topic of dreams. However, she's still rather cautious and didn't reveal anything … Klein smiled bitterly.
"There aren't any Goddess's cathedrals nearby. It's a region that believes in the God of Steam and Machinery."
Hazel didn't continue the topic as she focused her attention back on the dance, as though she was immersed in the music.
Klein similarly quietened down as he immersed himself in the beautiful melody with the girl.
After the dance ended, he sent Hazel back to her original spot. Then, due to his thirst, he headed for the long table area, hoping to get a cup of sweet iced tea.
At that moment, he saw Bishop Elektra enjoying red wine.
Unlike the Church of the Storm and the Church of the God of Combat, the clergymen of the Evernight Goddess weren't allowed to drink alcohol. They had to reject distilled alcohol, and they could drink small amounts of champagne, beer, and red and white wine.
"How is it? This should be the first time you've held such a grand ball, right? "Bishop Elektra smiled as he raised his cup.
Klein replied with a smile, "It's very troublesome, and also very, yes, interesting.
"It's very troublesome, but also, um, interesting. The biggest problem is that dancing so many times in one go always makes me tired. I keep sweating and want to drink water."
Bishop Elektra laughed out loud.
"Now that you're in Baekeland, there's no need to cut back on your physical training. Sometimes, social occasions are more tiring than you imagine."
Having said that, he revealed a teasing expression.
"Ma 'am Olori spoke rather highly of you, believing that your inner qualities match your outer appearance."
… Thank you for her affirmation … Klein was momentarily at a loss for words, so he could only reply in a joking manner.
All he could do was reply in a joking manner, "A person's inner qualities can't be seen through a single dance."
Without waiting for Bishop Elektra to reveal a smile that all men understood, he said, "Bishop, I recently interfered in a business deal.
"Bishop, I've recently interfered in a business deal. I might have offended a powerful man. I'm a little worried."
He was referring to the Coim Company and Baron Syndras.
Bishop Elektra took a sip of his red wine and said, "Don't worry.
"Don't worry. Backlund is a place of law. Besides, the Goddess will protect you."
"That's a relief. Praise the Goddess!" Klein seriously drew a crimson moon on his chest.
By the time Bishop Elektra headed for the dance floor, his gaze gradually sank as he sighed silently.
He wasn't feeling fear or hatred, but rather feeling a little guilty. At least up to now, the Church of Evernight had treated him pretty well. Although it was due to money, they had indeed provided him with plenty of help and were even willing to provide him with a certain level of protection. However, he was planning on dealing with the Keepers and how he could steal the items from the core seal behind Chanis Gate.
Sigh, if this plan needs to be completed over a long period of time, then I really have to undergo regular psychotherapy. Otherwise, there will be more mental problems … Klein examined his emotions and shook his head indiscernibly.
…
Cherwood Borough, in a house.
Xio placed the huge Feynapotter pie and Desi Bay sweet iced tea on the dining table and said to Fors, "Don't eat such food often.
"Don't eat this kind of food too often. It's not healthy."
"Why do you say that?" Fors took a pie embedded with fruits and ham and took a bite.
"I saw it in a magazine. As a bounty hunter, maintaining one's figure is essential." Xio hesitated for a moment before grabbing a piece of pie and bringing it to her mouth.
Fors scoffed.
"You're a Beyonder who's more inclined towards combat, not an ordinary bounty hunter. You don't need to be too deliberate to maintain your figure.
"Perhaps, you missed the final chance to grow taller because of this. Ah right, I heard that the Warrior pathway can effectively make a person taller. Just look at those barbarians in Feysac."
Xio was taken aback as she suddenly sighed.
"But I was born half an Arbiter. There's no way for me to become a Warrior."
Clearly, she had given it serious consideration.
Seeing that she had evoked her friend's memories, Fors hurriedly pretended not to say a word as she focused on enjoying her late dinner.
After having her fill and tidying up, she pulled Xio into her bedroom and cleared her throat.
"You've helped me a lot recently. I've decided to give you a gift."
"What troublesome matter needs my help again?" Xio warily touched her short blonde hair.
"…" Fors blinked as she suddenly reflected on her usual state.
She chuckled dryly and said,
"This is for the past, the past."
Without waiting for Xio's response, she took out a square metal box under Xio's suspicious gaze. It was the kind used to store cigarettes.
"I don't smoke." Xio shook her head.
Fors tersely acknowledged and opened the metal box, revealing the light-blue, translucent hexagonal prism inside.
Xio's gaze immediately froze as she looked at the light that streaked across the crystal like lightning.
She instinctively asked, "Interrogator?"
"Yes, I met a participant at a Beyonder gathering who sold it cheaply. I was afraid that I'd miss the opportunity, so I quickly bought it." Fors spoke the truth without any falsehood. "As you know, I recently received a reward from Teacher for something. I'm not lacking in money."
Xio knew that her friend had been out a lot recently, claiming that she was working for her teacher. However, she still couldn't believe that she could so easily buy an Interrogator Beyonder characteristic as a gift. This was far beyond what they were used to!
She's still gambling. After becoming an Astrologer, she began winning large sums of money? Or has she finally set her sights on a bank vault and used her ability to "Open Door" to steal the notes inside? Many guesses flashed through Xio's mind, but she couldn't find the corresponding evidence.
Two to three seconds later, she made a decision. It was to pretend to go out two days a week and secretly observe what Fors was doing.
If she didn't believe in her friend's character and bottom line, she would've suspected that she had become the mistress of a powerful Beyonder or rich person.
"Th-it's too valuable." Xio waved her hand in an attempt to reject the gift.
Fors had long thought of an excuse as she smiled.
She smiled and said, "Anyway, I'll have many things to trouble you with in the future. Just treat it as payment in advance."
"We're good friends. There's no need to talk about payment." Xio hesitated for a second before shaking her head.
I was just waiting for you to say that! Fors immediately smiled.
"Then treat it as an early birthday present. You're not allowed to reject it!"
"But my birthday is still more than half a year away …" Xio mumbled as she finally reached out and received the Interrogator Beyonder characteristic.
…
On Sunday morning, Xio held back her excitement and anticipation and went out as usual. She planned on going to a specific place to leave a corresponding mark and meet the masked man from MI9 deep in a remote alley at night.
With the Interrogator Beyonder characteristic, she, who had already digested the Sheriff potion, only needed to obtain the correct formula to advance to Sequence 7. She would then take a solid step in investigating the truth of the past and restoring her family's glory. Therefore, she couldn't wait to take on a few more military missions to quickly accumulate enough contributions.
After doing this, she planned on visiting a few places in East Borough to see if there was any important news. Then, she would return home and tail Fors to figure out what her friend had been up to recently and if she was in any danger.
However, just as she entered East Borough, she felt as though someone was watching her.
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