It was already late August, and the morning in Tingen carried a hint of autumn.
The first ray of sunlight streaming through the window crawled onto Klein's face, making him yawn and wake from his deep sleep.
After getting up and washing, Lex stood in the middle of the bedroom, raising his hands level one after another, summoning the mystical book. As the incantation was recited, the various colors in the room gradually intensified, and a sparrow flying outside the window froze in mid-air.
A faint light drifted down from above his vision. Lex subconsciously lowered his head until he felt a heavy sensation in his hands. Only then did he look down and see the illusory tome, once again resting between his palms.
He turned to the first page.
Collection: 9000+
Record: Your adventure biography has received over 9000 collections/follows. You have collected 9 uses of the 'message board' privilege.
Lex picked up the quill tucked into the page, crossed out the previous question, and then wrote a new message.
'All-knowing Observers, who stand above all living beings. I implore your attention, I implore your advice. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, I should be heading to Sea soon. I will become a member of the Loen Kingdom's Navy, but I know nothing about the Sea. I hope to receive your guidance, I hope to know, what noteworthy people are there on the Sea, what places harbor great dangers, and what places can yield 'Treasure Trove'?'
If he could receive reminders from those great beings, he believed he could quickly accumulate merits and improve his personal strength.
After silently praising the Watcher in his heart, Lex looked at their messages.
'Lantern Diary: You might need a reason. According to developments, you are very likely to enter the Tarot Club, but after entering, you will be questioned by Klein. You should prepare a reason for why you pray to an unknown deity. Also, Klein can observe everyone's emotions Above the Gray Mist, you need to prepare for this.'
Ah, will Klein ask questions? A reason for praying to an unknown deity? Indeed, I hadn't thought about this before.
I only thought about joining the Tarot Club in a reasonable way, but I overlooked the 'reason.' After all, normal people pray to the Seven Deities. Hmm, I need to think carefully.
Klein can also observe everyone's emotions Above the Gray Mist? This is truly a convenient ability. In that case, I need to try to be my true self, otherwise, it's easy to cause misunderstandings.
'Merchant: Lex, Lex, an angel who has fallen from grace will soon come to help you, so don't worry, lie down and get ready to be carried.'
I remember this Watcher. He said he would teach me how to do business.
Fallen to what of an angel? But just an angel sounds very powerful.
Will he help me? Really?
'The True King: Lex, let me summarize the abilities of the Red Priest pathway for you.
1. The essence of the Red Priest Sequence is war. The high-level evil spirits of this pathway have said that the last thing to do is war, war, war! The abilities of the Red Priest sequence are essentially all for the service of war. Below, I will talk about the more important aspects of abilities.
2. Sequence 9 Ability: Very important recovery ability. Making traps is the foundation for advancing to the Middle Sequences.'
Another Watcher mentioned war. It seems that Bison arranging for me to join the navy is also a good thing for me, as I can get in touch with the military in advance.
Hmm, this Watcher provided very useful information, even summarizing the characteristics of the first few Sequences for me.
However, does Sequence 9 have a recovery ability? It doesn't seem to.
'Autumn Moon: "Why did you kill all the goblins?!"
"Because they are all monsters."
"But there are good goblins too! There are kind goblins!"
This... I don't quite understand this.
That's all for today, I look forward to the Observers' replies.
Ending the summoning, Lex called Matthew, who helped him change into a shirt and waistcoat. As he was enjoying breakfast, there was a knock at the door. The bodyguard Gru opened the door and found a young man standing outside.
"Excuse me, does Mr. Lex live here?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"I am Councillor Maynard's servant. My master has an invitation for me to deliver to Mr. Lex."
Lex, who was eating, stopped when he heard the name 'Maynard', and frowned slightly.
Finally, the invitation was delivered to Lex through Gru.
It was an invitation to a banquet, scheduled for the evening of the 31st of this month, at Councillor Maynard's house.
"Sir, will you attend the banquet?" The grey-haired, red-eyed butler asked softly. If Lex were to attend, he would need to make some preparations in advance.
For example, preparing a gift.
"No."
Lex said very simply, without giving a reason, because it wasn't necessary.
Maynard is in the 'story', and I don't plan to join in the fun.
Matthew nodded and took the opportunity to report yesterday's work: "Sir, I have received a reply from Mr. Luke. He will sign the contract with you on monday morning."
"Very good."
Lex nodded in satisfaction. After finishing breakfast, he picked up the newspaper and started reading.
Around ten o'clock, he left the hotel and went to the Horse Riding Club.
Today was the weekend, and the club had some activities. For Lex, this was a good opportunity to expand his social circle.
He naturally didn't want to miss it.
Halls Street, Horse Riding Club.
Wearing a black formal suit and a silk top hat, Lex entered the hall. Guinevere, who was in charge of reception, showed a bright smile and greeted him.
"Good morning, Mr. Lex, it's been several days since I last saw you."
Lex nodded slightly: "Good morning, Young Miss Guinevere, your smile even makes the morning light pale in comparison."
The lady with reddish-brown hair pinned up had sparkling eyes. Although the season was nearing autumn, there seemed to be spring light rippling in her eyes.
Her full lips parted slightly, as if to say something, when suddenly a few soft sobs were heard, and then a young lady with long dark brown hair, her eyes red, quickly left the hall.
"Poor Jenny, she's still grieving for our colleague." Guinevere sighed softly and shook her head with a hint of sadness.
Jenny? That sounds very familiar.
Lex glanced towards the door: "What happened to your colleague?"
Guinevere's face seemed to be covered with a layer of gloom: "A colleague from the audit department hanged himself a few days ago. He also had a child. Fortunately, the child was adopted by relatives, otherwise he would have to go to an orphanage."
"I heard that the environment in orphanages is quite harsh."
Lex suddenly shivered and immediately remembered Sandy.
Then he realized why the name Jenny sounded so familiar.
Because Sandy had mentioned that they had spent an hour in the office!
Ahem, that's not the point.
Lex controlled his expression, making himself appear quite casual as he asked: "Oh, something like that happened. What was your colleague's name? I'd like to donate a sum of money to his family."
Guinevere said with a touched expression: "Mr. Lex, you are truly a compassionate gentleman. I thank you on behalf of Sandy, but you don't need to do so, because his only relative, his child Daniel, has already left Tingen."
It really was Sandy!
Sandy was originally an employee of the Horse Riding Club. Why did that man commit suicide?
Or was he forced to commit suicide?