From a serious expression to a smile.
Kieran's quick change of expression shocked Simones.
“2567？”
Are you alright? "
Kieran asked anxiously.
At the same time, he took out a bottle of Tranquilizing Potion.
"I'm fine. I just thought it was funny that I was scared by the Shepherds' name."
Kieran rejected the potion with a smile.
He said.
"At their peak, the Shepherds might have been as famous as the five major societies, but that was during their peak. However, that was when they were at their peak. After experiencing the fate of being destroyed by Rei thirty years ago, even if they had accumulated for thirty years, they would at most have recovered a little bit of their strength. Otherwise, they wouldn't have waited until Rei disappeared before appearing! "
Or should I say, since Rei and the five major societies have gone missing, they didn't try to take over the other mystical forces. Instead, they sent me an invitation. What does that mean? "
Kieran looked at Simones.
"Guilty?"
Simones guessed.
"That's right. Guilty!
The Shepherds don't have the confidence to take down Rei and the five major societies in one fell swoop, so they need to gain the upper hand with a show of strength.
"And I, the one who was prophesied by Rei, have become their best target."
Kieran nodded.
"But a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. 2567, you have to be careful when you face the Shepherds, especially when they use the power of the dead!"
Simones reminded Kieran.
"Don't worry.
"I value my life very much."
"How did Rei go missing?
"What happened?"
Kieran put away his smile and asked in a serious tone.
This was the question he had when he saw the background information of the shaman's partner.
"That!
Don't ask me what that is. I really don't know why Rei didn't tell me more. She knew it wasn't a good thing for a weak person to know too much.
So, other than knowing that Rei and the five major societies went missing because of that, I don't know much more than you and Jones do.
If it wasn't for me... "
Before he could finish, Simones sighed with a bitter smile.
Kieran could see even more melancholy in the potion apothecary's bitter smile.
It was a feeling of powerlessness and helplessness.
More of it was because of regret?
Obviously, Simones had more to tell.
However, the Fiend Apothecary did not wish to continue.
Kieran would never underestimate the people around Nikorei.
He would also not force the other party to say something he did not want to say.
So, he ended the topic.
"Can you help me investigate the Blood Queen Tiara and the Fantos Manuscript?"
Kieran shifted the topic back to the list that the Cursed Society had received.
"No problem, leave it to me!"
Simones agreed to it.
After that, the two of them chatted about some other things.
Of course, Simones did most of the talking while Kieran listened.
At around one o 'clock in the morning, the two ended their conversation. After saying goodnight to each other, Kieran went upstairs and returned to his room.
Everything he had gotten from the Cursed Society had been moved into his room.
Kieran turned on the table lamp and prepared to read through all the mystical books that he had collected.
As for resting?
Kieran decided to postpone it for another one or two hours.
He still had to explore the Sunshine Mary after dawn. Otherwise, Kieran would not have minded reading through the night.
Kieran briefly flipped through the few mystical books that he had gotten from the Fiery Hound. He could not help but shake his head in disappointment.
He had read most of the books before.
More than half of the books that he had gotten from the Cursed Society were the same ones that he had read in Nikorei's study room.
Fortunately, there was still a small portion that he had not read yet.
It was enough for him to read.
However, when Kieran picked up a book titled Stars and Fate and flipped through the cover, he had no choice but to put it down.
He could hear footsteps pacing back and forth in front of his door.
It was not a stranger.
It was Ellie Jonesy.
Putting down the book, Kieran stood up and opened the door.
"Ah!
You … You're not asleep yet?
I'm going to sleep! "
The sudden opening of the door startled Jones, who was outside the door. He took two steps back with a flustered and unnatural expression on his face. He even stuttered a little.
Before Kieran could reply, Jonesy sprinted back to his room and slammed the door shut.
Bang!
The sound of the door slamming stunned Kieran.
He glanced over Jonesy's room and could clearly hear his scream.
Judging from the height of the scream, Kieran was sure that the scream came from behind the blanket.
Otherwise, it would have been louder.
However, Kieran did not understand why Jonesy would do that.
Even though he had accurately judged Jonesy's actions, he could not.
"What happened?"
Kieran closed the door with doubts in his mind.
After a while, Kieran was completely immersed in the book of Stars and Fate.
It was exactly the book he needed.
More accurately, it was a necessary book for one to learn astrology.
It was something that Rei's bookshelf did not have.
It was not that Rei's book collection was not as good as the Cursed Society's book collection, but Rei's book collection was too advanced. Kieran, who had no foundation whatsoever, could not understand any of those unique books. Even though he could recognize the meaning of the words, he could not connect them together.
The Cursed Society's book collection had made up for his lack of foundation.
It was a pleasant surprise for Kieran.
Kieran was completely immersed in the book, so he did not care about Jonesy's strange behavior. Jonesy opened the door again and paced back and forth in front of his door.
"What youth!"
In the library on the first floor, Simones, who was also searching for the Blood Queen Tiara and the Fantos manuscripts, sighed.
Early in the morning, when Kieran was having breakfast, Schmidt arrived with the Mysterious Daily News in his hand.
"Simones, get me a fried egg sandwich and some milk!"
Schmidt said straightforwardly.
"Sure!"
Simones replied with a smile.
"Because of Boller, I always come here for free meals.
Boller, I hope that guy is fine! "
Schmidt explained when he saw Kieran's questioning gaze, but when he mentioned his partner, his face was filled with worry. He quickly adjusted his expression though.
"Look at what our Mysterious Daily News says!
"Hah, just as I expected!"
Where the ravens chase, there will be death! The black bird of death strikes, and the ominous bird descends upon the West Coast, what a fitting name! "
Schmidt said in a high-pitched voice, waving the newspaper around like a kid selling newspapers on the street. He wanted to show Kieran a few big pages.
Kieran quietly picked up the milkshake, white pepper, and a lot of salt and poured them all over Schmidt's fried egg sandwich.
"Please don't waste food!"
Kieran finished the fried egg sandwich in two mouthfuls and gulped down the whole glass of milk. When Schmidt finished the spiked sandwich, Kieran grabbed him and walked out the door before he could even finish the glass of milk.
"I won't be back by noon.
Just help me prepare dinner. "
As he spoke, Kieran walked out of the door, which was already being repaired by the workers. He threw Schmidt into the front passenger seat and started the car.
"You did that on purpose, didn't you?"
Schmidt glared at Kieran in the car.
"Didn't you?"
Kieran asked.
"Alright, alright!"
I admit I was wrong. I just wanted to see the Bird of Death's face when he saw the news about himself! "
Schmidt raised his hands.
"If you didn't say what you wanted to say, your apology would have been more sincere!"
Kieran laughed coldly.
"I was just stating the truth!
Stop the car! I need water! "
Schmidt said quickly.
"Please repent your mistake as your taste buds cry!"
Kieran said as he stepped on the gas pedal, not giving Schmidt a chance to get out of the car.
The whole car quickly reached its destination, the Golden Beach, while driving at a high speed.
The Golden Beach was a popular tourist spot on the West Coast.
Every summer, it would attract tourists from all over the world.
The sun, the beach, the sea, and bikini-clad girls were heaven for most men.
Unfortunately, it was winter now.
The cold wind blew from the far north, bringing with it a damp sea breeze that could pierce one's bones.
In particular, there were more than a dozen police officers in uniform, which added a sense of solemnity to the atmosphere.
Schmidt pulled up his collar and wrapped his coat tightly around himself as he got out of the car.
Kieran, on the other hand, ignored the cold wind and looked at the Sunshine Mary further away.
It was at least 20 meters tall, and it was very eye-catching.
The mottled rust did not make it less luxurious. Quite the contrary, it gave it a different kind of charm, making it look like a noble that had been through the hardships of time.
Standing on the beach, it was like a steel castle, inspiring awe and reverence in people's hearts.
But …
Standing on the beach below it was a man in a suit and leather shoes. He had a frivolous air about him, but he had ruined the whole look.
The man was at least 30 years old.
His hair was combed back with wax, and when the morning sun shone on it, it reflected a blinding light.
His face was full of bumps and bumps, and some parts of his body were covered in sores that looked like pustules.
The man's voice was as ugly as a drake's.
"I told you, blow this place up!
"Use more explosives!"
The man was shouting at one of the police officers on duty.
Then he saw Kieran and Schmidt.
After sizing up Kieran for a while, he shouted at Schmidt.
"Outsider, hurry up and tell your men to bury more explosives! Hurry up!
If you guys weren't so slow, I, the special consultant hired by your director, would have completed this little mission already! "
The man's unpleasant voice made Kieran frown.
More importantly, it was the content of the man's words.
Special consultant?
If he remembered correctly, the title should be Rei's, right?
Kieran looked at Schmidt in confusion.
"Yes."
"You are the Crow Messenger of Death, the Ominous Bird, 2567?
Nothing special, eh?
But I am in need of an assistant. "
The man interrupted Schmidt's words and continued talking to Kieran.
Kieran's face turned gloomy.
The third chapter!
He stayed up all night to finish the third chapter!
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