Under the crimson moonlight, a slightly pale hand stretched out from the grave.
After Klein climbed out, he sensed something and dug out the Azik copper whistle from the pit before restoring the tomb to its original state.
I don't know who was so thoughtful, the burial objects were quite complete...
He came to Dunn's grave, his eyes moistening a little bit: "Maybe I am just an evil spirit that crawled out of hell and wants revenge..."
Ince Zangwill, Lanevus... Backlund...
Klein drew a crimson moon on his chest and quietly left the cemetery, wandering all the way home. But he stopped outside the door, took a deep look at his familiar home, and turned away.
In the crowded square, Klein, staring at Benson and Melissa from across the crowd, changed into a clown costume, painted a funny smiley face, and gave Melissa a bouquet of daisies, a symbol of happiness.
Melissa couldn't bear it any longer, sobbing softly with her hands covering her face. Benson, with tears in his eyes, tried to comfort his sister. They didn't know whether they, who had always believed Klein was dead, were suffering more, or Klein, who couldn't return home and couldn't recognize his family when he saw them.
"How many times have we missed seeing each other?" Melissa asked, choking with sobs.
As if in response to this question, the image on the screen changed.
Benson and Melissa got off the train at Backlund and saw a young. gentleman wearing gold-rimmed glasses walk into the departure station. It was Gehrman Sparrow.
Melissa entered the principal's office and happened to run into Dawn and Audrey. She hurriedly stood aside as the principal explained. Dawn smiled and praised, "Not bad."
[In the sudden outbreak of war, Melissa found Benson first, and at the same. time a bomb fell on the area.
Suddenly, the bomb changed direction and exploded in mid-air, causing only some wind and waves.
Dwayne Dantès watched from the shadows as they reached safety.
The picture disappeared, and white once again occupied the space, invisibly soothing everyone's mood.
Everyone tacitly agreed not to disturb the Moretti siblings. The three people who were sitting at the same table with them also quietly stood up and found another seat...
Klein withdrew his gaze and sat there quietly, behaving like everyone else.
After calming down, Melissa realized that everyone was still inactive because they were worried about her. She looked a little embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, but I'm not that sad right now. I know Klein is doing well, and that he's always by our side. I'm very happy."
Edwina nodded in her heart and developed a great liking for this strong and rational girl.
"If you have any questions, you can ask me and Danitz. Edwina gestured to Danitz, who was sitting at her table. "He and Gehrman have a good relationship, and they have spent a lot of time together."
*You can ask Miss Fors about the Tarot Club. She's also written novels for Mr. World." Audrey pulled the somewhat reserved Melissa to her seat so she could get acquainted with Fors, who had just sat next to her. "By the way, Miss Fors is a believer in the God of Steam and Machinery."
Although she had never seen Fors work with anything mechanical, this kind of faith should be a plus for Melissa, who loves mechanics and has a talent for them... right? Audrey thought uncertainly.
The toolman Fors and the maid Danitz looked at each other and suddenly felt a sense of sympathy: they were both poor people persecuted by Gehrman!
Audrey saw Azik sitting next to Benson, and they both gave Leonard a wary look as he tried to follow. She was amused but politely asked if she could sit down.
Leonard had originally wanted to ask the knowledgeable Azik about his opinion on The Fool and check on Klein's situation, but for some reason, the other three people's conversation turned to politics, and they seemed quite enthusiastic.
Perhaps this is the world of the children of nobles, consuls and civil servants. Leonard, who didn't understand after listening for a long time, chose to change the subject of discussion.
However, after accidentally overhearing the discussion, Alger joined in with great interest.
Xio originally saw a seat next to Anderson and was planning to sit over there, but when the other party saw her, he politely gave up his seat and sat next to her.
Xio glanced at Derrick, who looked innocent and bewildered, then at Anderson, whose face was full of signs of trouble, and clenched the triangular pyramid in his hand.
I really want to kill someone, but we can't hurt each other in this space.
Sharon came to Xio silently, and her puppet-like appearance attracted the attention of the three people.
*Could you please sit here?" Sharon turned to Derrick and pointed to the seat Anderson had vacated. "Would you please continue talking about the God-Forsaken Land?"
In fact, she had originally planned to come over to listen to the story after finishing watching Xio's part, but she didn't expect this space to start talking about Klein directly. Now she just happened to come over and say a few words for Xio, whom she had a good impression of.
The abandoned Maric didn't react much until Leonard sat down next to him, then he gave him a subtle look.
Leonard pretended not to notice anything, stared at the magician and asked, "How much do you know about Klein?"
Klein smiled and said, "Guess."
Leonard's eye twitched, and he subconsciously recalled a sentence in Russell's diary: "Fuck the silent smile, I will beat every fortune teller I see!"
Never mind, I guess I can't beat this one.
Leonard consoled himself and changed the question, "Did Mr. Fool foresee and plan Klein's fate long ago?"
*Did Pales tell you again? Klein took a sip of the Coke in front of him.
"Why didn't he come and ask me in person?"
"I'm not the one who's worried about my former colleague being in danger. Although he said that, Pales still took the initiative to speak.
*What difference does it make?" the mysterious magician sighed. "It's come to this, fate is already determined. Instead of dwelling on something that can't be changed, it's better to think about what you can do before the end."
"Doomsday?" Maric, who had been listening quietly, suddenly interrupted. He found that neither Leonard nor Emlyn was surprised.
Klein said in a deep voice, "The doomsday prophecy is true. We still have more than a decade to go. It's a disaster that not even gods can escape."
This break wasn't long. Melissa was still asking about the title of the novel Fors had written for Klein when the white in the space quickly faded away. However, this time, the protagonist of the scene was still Klein.
[The Emperor is really something. Since he has copied so many inventions, why not just copy them all and lead the people of the other world into the information age in small steps and quick pace! A world without the Internet is too boring!]
Klein muttered to himself as he picked up a novel and flipped through it.
Klein muttered to himself as he picked up a novel and flipped through it.
Hmm, this looks like a romance novel... "Evil spirits"? Could it be supernatural... No, this is actually a mystery novel... The male protagonist has lost his memory? This is still a romance?!
Klein put down the novel with a headache. "This author is truly talented!"
The picture zooms in, and you can see the title page of the novel: "Stormwind Heights," written by Fors Wall.
Although no one understood what information technology or the internet was, they could still sense the disdain. This novel was quite famous, and several people present had read it, so they could empathize with Klein's complaints.
Once you see the author, you will understand why Klein's plot was included again. This is to introduce the next protagonist!
Fors had a bad feeling halfway through reading. When she saw the cover of the book, her vision went dark and she felt like God was going to kill her.
Because everyone present had introduced themselves, and they were all Beyonders, it was impossible for them to forget someone else's identity so quickly. So at this moment, regardless of whether they knew Fors before, they subconsciously glanced at her.
Seeing Fors looking like she was about to die, Danitz felt a little puzzled: Is it really that serious? You can't handle this before I even start exposing your dark history?
Xio silently withdrew her sympathetic gaze, as she felt that the scene that was about to happen might be horrific.
The crimson moon was stained with a rich bloody color. Fors fell to the ground in agony, on the verge of losing control.
She chanted the Fool's honorable name, and as long as she could be saved, it didn't matter even if the other party was an evil spirit.
Soon, gray fog enveloped the scene. Fors arrived at the palace intact. Seeing The Fool sitting in the first seat, she blurted out, "You are The Fool! Um, are you Sir Fool?"
The Fool nodded: "Just call me Mr. Fool."
After shuffling the cards, Forschitz drew a card and said, "Magician."
Full Moon's mumbling... a cry for help... Why did it sound so much like the person mentioned in Russell's diary? Even someone not familiar with the Tarot Club could connect the two.
Is this how a "magician" joins the guild? It's a bit like mine... but what about the promised test? Could it be that she'd already passed it, so they just saved her and let her join? Cattleya looked thoughtful.
Xio knew the general situation, but she hadn't expected it to be so dangerous. Without the Fool's help, Fors would have lost control. She also remembered that she was saved by reciting the Honorable Name when she was contaminated, and then joined the Tarot Club... She was grateful for Mr. Fool's kindness.
Leonard frowned, frantically brainwashing himself: Don't be fooled, the Fool's kindness is all a facade, a deception. "He" must have some hidden agenda. Think about Klein, the Fool is definitely not as kind as he appears!
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↑ Top ← Previous Chapter Next Chapter → Comments (6)Fors stopped Xio from attending the party and said, "I've already accepted a mission to the East District. Can you bear to see a beautiful and delicate lady like me go into that chaotic place alone? The mission is due tomorrow, and it costs a full 50 pounds!"
"It's due tomorrow, so why didn't you do it in the past few days?" Quinn gave his friend a suspicious look.
Fors chuckled and said, "Have you just met me? Don't you know that I have a serious procrastination problem?
Xio was convinced and immediately laughed, "Does every writer procrastinate?"
Procrastination.... Klein thought about the novels and comics he had read and felt that this might be a universal truth.
Although others did not have the experience of jumping into the pit and catching up with the updates, they also gained some understanding of Fors's character: a person who would only take action when there was really no other way.
How did this insignificant person become a Beyonder? And now he seems quite powerful?
It was at this gathering that Mr. X of the Aurora Club was assassinated. After she joined the Tarot Club, Fors had recounted the events. It was the "World" that took her commission, disguised as her, and then attacked.... Thinking about it, this wasn't the first time "World" had disguised itself as a woman...
Late at night, Fors stayed in her room. The scenes described by the "world" faded with the red light. She immediately arranged the ceremony and accepted the gift.
Seeing the hideous head covered with cracks and gaps, Fors covered her mouth and took two steps back. "What exactly did Mr. 'World' do? Не smashed the target's head into pieces and then put it back together again?"
Fors shuddered. "The World" must be a crazy killer with a serious mental illness!
"Shh, this looks a bit scary." Audrey looked at the head and suddenly understood why Fors had always acted so afraid of Mr. World.
Although Melissa was also frightened, the initial scene at Bansy Harbor and Klein's battle to stop the arrival of the evil god's offspring had somewhat strengthened her mental resilience, and she quickly recovered. Even Benson, a completely ordinary person, showed good adaptability, though his expression was a little grim.
Thinking about how Klein had transformed from a kind and gentle young man to his current ruthless self, the discomfort in the siblings' hearts turned into pity.
Danitz and Fors once again reached a consensus: no matter how soft Klein appeared, as long as he put on German's skin and became a madman, he would still be so terrifying!
It seems I need to adjust my view of "the world." I can't judge him based on his true personality, but also on his disguise at the time... How did he manage to perfectly portray such a crazy and cold-blooded character while maintaining his own sanity? Alger pondered silently.
Klein looked at the frightened "Magician" lady and thought. It seems that Gehrman's image is deeply rooted in people's hearts. I use this identity very easily... But now that my true nature has been exposed, wouldn't it be a bit awkward to continue using Gehrman's character?
Fors was still cooking in the kitchen when Xio came back and told her a piece of news: "I've received a commission and need help. To protect a wealthy man named Dwayne Dantès."
"Since you've already accepted the mission, and I don't have anything else to do lately, let's go together," Fors said nonchalantly. "Fortunately, this is covert protection, so no one will discover I'm a bodyguard.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to attend those literary salons in high society. Haha, actually, I can tell them that I'm experiencing life and collecting material. My next novel will be about a female bodyguard and her male employer!"
Xio covered his face with his hands, while the others looked at Fors with a look that said, "You're so brave!"
Regardless of whether they were protecting Merlin or Gehrman at the time, both were powerful and terrifying Beyonders. Not to mention who would protect whom at the end, how dare you write a romance novel based on this?
I was wondering why they both reacted so strangely when the Tarot Club mentioned Dawn's identity. And Mr. "Star", because he was deceived by Mr. "World's fake identity again…
Audrey looked at her two friends sympathetically, and she could imagine how they felt when they found out that the person they were protecting was actually Mr. "World".
Leonard tried hard to recall the time when Klein took over Dawn's identity, but he still couldn't determine whether this mission took place before or after that time. He simply asked the magician in front of him, "Were they protecting Klein back then?"
Klein had already gone over the plot in his mind and said with a wave of his hands, "Anyway, I didn't hire a bodyguard."
That's Klein! The others also heard this answer and instantly confirmed Dawn's true identity.
Maric recalled his first encounter with Sherlock, when he'd disguised himself as an ordinary person to seek protection from a Beyonder.
At the time, he hadn't realized that this seemingly weak individual was already a Sequence 8, even under the watchful eye of a deity... He hadn't expected the other person to pull the same trick even with a different identity.
Fors's face paled, for she knew full well that this was just a minor misunderstanding in the bodyguard incident. Now she only hoped that after leaving here, the others would keep their mouths shut and not tell the "world" about her feelings towards Dawn... Or, to be safe, could she use this opportunity to forget something?
[The police officer came to the door and told them about Caron's suicide. Fors and Xio were listening next door.
Dawn followed the officer to the police station, while Fors and Xio followed by hiding under the carriage.
Dawn took his position, looked down, then raised his head as if nothing had happened, his temperament still calm.
Confirmed, it's Miss Xiou and Miss "Magician"...]
Xio Derecha frowned, wondering how his identity could be known to the "world" when he had not yet joined the society.
Is it because Fors and Miss Audrey are both close to me? But the Tarot Club probably doesn't know anyone else's true identity... Or is this a privilege of being a Favored Member of the World, allowing him to gain more information about other members?
Derrick's admiration remained sincere: He was indeed Mr. World, perceptive enough about everything and everyone, able to quickly judge such complex matters and then take the most appropriate action.
Leonard already knew that Dawn was Klein in disguise. His deduction wasn't surprising, and he recalled the time he'd later approached him. It seemed he hadn't completely fooled him; he'd provided the correct line of thought.
The others' attention wasn't focused on Fors and Xio's bodyguards' actions, but on Klein's improved evaluation. Even without considering the "Fool's" attitude, he was a powerful Beyonder-calm and rational judgment, unfathomable strength, decisive and ruthless attacks, and a vast amount of knowledge.
"The protection is over. Should we leave him a note to remind him to be careful of the dangers around him?" Fors discussed with Xio.
Although Dwayne Dantès is quite wealthy and handsome, his situation is truly dire! His butler studies the dark arts, his servants worship the Grim Reaper, his neighbors harbor Beyonders, the neighborhood hides deep secrets, and he's caught up in a conspiracy among the upper class !
"However, when a person's housekeeper, servant, neighbors, and surrounding environment all have problems, the possibility that he himself is normal is not very high. Xio still insisted on his own thoughts, but did not object to his friend's suggestion: "But it is also possible that he is really unlucky. Leaving a note won't hurt us."
After receiving the agreement, Fors immediately began writing, then paused hesitantly. "Should I suggest he get a checkup for prostate or kidney problems? I've noticed he's going to the bathroom a bit too often."
Or I could just sell him medicine for kidney or prostate problems. Mr. Moon is good at that anyway, and I could even earn some money as a transfer fee…
"That's not necessary." Xio shook his head. "If there really is a problem, he should know it himself. If we emphasize it, it will feel like a mockery, which doesn't sound good."
After hearing this, Fors gave up the idea, left the written note on the table, and left with Xio.
Emlyn, who was inexplicably named, was filled with questions: So, does Sherlock have any problems with that? Should I prepare some medicine for him?
Leonard couldn't help but burst out laughing and decided to tell Klein about this when he got home. He'd never imagined someone would think he had a prostate problem!
Klein's emotions were very complicated. Although he knew that frequent visits to the bathroom would cause misunderstandings, he still felt infuriated when he saw others think that way.
Xio was very glad that he had persuaded Fors and behaved rationally. Otherwise, it would have been too embarrassing the next time he attended the Tarot Club…
Danitz looked at Fors beside him with admiration. "It's not easy for you to survive until now.
The Beyonder characteristics of the 'Apprentice' path are still very valuable." Fors trembled.
"So, does Klein have any problems in that area?" Melissa asked anxiously.
No! Don't let your imagination run wild!
Klein resolutely refuted in his heart, but due to Merlin's personality, he had to remain calm.
Edwina explained, "This behavior is probably a negative effect of a certain Beyonder item, or he's trying to hide his secret from others. Beyonders are mostly healthy, so he shouldn't have this problem."
Benson and Melissa breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the explanation. If Klein really had that illness, they were considering asking Mr. Emlyn, who was said to be very skilled in this area, to treat Klein.
Klein also breathed a sigh of relief, as his image was finally saved.