newbobooks Chapter 307 Luring Klein to Test Lilia
Chapter 307 Luring Klein to Test Lilia
Chapter 307 Luring Klein to Test Lilia
"Mr. Fool didn't mention this. Perhaps he didn't consider it important, or perhaps there was a deeper meaning that he didn't need to know!"
Although he was feeling extremely guilty, Klein had to maintain the "Fool's" composure and not show weakness in front of Evan!
Seeing Klein's forced composure, Evan chuckled inwardly, but didn't show it on his face. Instead, he went along with Klein's words and said:
"I am more inclined to believe that Mr. 'The Fool' has other plans. Don't forget what Mr. 'The Fool' desires most: the diary of Emperor Roselle!"
Although the members of the Tarot Club have been helping Mr. Fool collect information, it is all just a collection of fragmented diaries that are not systematic!
What would I do if I were Mr. Fool?
Of course, we should find the person most likely to have Rosell's diary.
Who could be more likely to possess more of Roselle's diaries than the Emperor's most beloved eldest daughter?
Klein stared blankly at Evan, never expecting that his simple act of stealing the Blasphemy Card would be seen by Evan as a long-planned and deeply meaningful scheme by Mr. Fool!
Klein himself had no idea that Mr. Fool was so far-sighted.
If it weren't for the information provided by Evan, Klein wouldn't even have known that he had become the target of two high-sequence powerhouses.
However, hearing Evan's words relieved Klein—at least he didn't have to worry about being exposed in front of Evan. He even began to ponder whether this accident was an opportunity for him!
Because what Evan said makes a lot of sense. The only person in the world most likely to possess a complete set of Rosell's diaries is Rosell's eldest daughter, Bernadette, whom he loved most during his lifetime.
Even the heavily disguised blasphemous card used Bernadette's name as the activation code!
This demonstrates Bernadette's special place in Roselle's heart.
The diaries that have been obtained show that Russell was mentally prepared for his assassination and had even begun to make arrangements for what would happen after his death.
In this situation, it is entirely possible to hand over one's most beloved child the Chinese character diary containing one's biggest secret!
"Hey, what are you thinking about? I'm talking to you! Why are you spacing out?"
Evan's voice startled Klein from his reverie.
"Oh, I wasn't thinking about anything. I also think this might be Mr. Fool's deliberate arrangement. You rushed over here overnight, it couldn't just be to confirm the whereabouts of the Blasphemy Token, right?"
"Of course, it's not just about that. I actually wanted to ask you if you know how that blasphemous card was obtained?"
This was the groundwork Evan had to lay beforehand; without it, it would seem very strange to rashly seek out Mr. Fool to exchange potion recipes.
Klein immediately understood Evan's plan, hesitated for a moment, and then honestly said:
"That's a blasphemous card from the 'Lawyer' pathway, one of the two blasphemous cards you were seeking in the Tarot!"
Upon hearing this, Evan took a deep breath and his face lit up with surprise.
"While I don't know what your plans are, I feel your accumulated merits aren't enough to earn you this blasphemous card!"
Seeing Evan's state, Klein couldn't help but pour cold water on his enthusiasm.
It wasn't that Klein was reluctant to part with the blasphemous card; after obtaining the recipe, the card was no longer of much value to him.
He said this because the two are indeed of different values, and even if Mr. Fool is of "high" status, he should not treat the transaction lightly.
"Of course I know that, so I want to calculate the equivalent value; I'll continue to accumulate merits from the past!"
Even without Klein's reminder, Evan knew that the merits he had accumulated were not enough to exchange for the blasphemous token, so he couldn't help but roll his eyes at Klein.
Klein remained silent for a moment, then asked with a mixture of worry and curiosity:
"So what are you prepared to trade with Mr. 'The Fool'? More of Russell's diaries?"
Klein still longed for the Russell diary on display at the major museum, but the difficulty of obtaining it increased dramatically after the theft.
Even according to what Evan just said, the Steam and Mechanical Church intervened in the recent battle of angels, which basically means that the Steam and Mechanical Church sent at least one angel or a '0' level sealed artifact to participate in it.
In this situation, continuing to take action would be suicidal!
However, it is still possible for Evan to make a copy of that diary in his public capacity as a fan of Emperor Roselle.
Evan naturally understood Klein's thoughts, but he deliberately avoided mentioning it and instead said directly:
"Of course, it's another Blasphemy Card. The value of Blasphemy Cards is hard to estimate and difficult to quantify for trading. The best way to trade without losing out for either party is to exchange Blasphemy Cards for Blasphemy Cards!"
Sure enough, Evan had a blasphemous card in his hand, and it was very likely the "Hunter" blasphemous card that was most suitable for him, which is why he never pursued potion recipes at Tarot meetings!
Evan's words confirmed Klein's previous suspicions, but he was unwilling to reveal the blasphemous card so easily, for a simple reason.
He only learned of the whereabouts of the blasphemous card from the diary submitted by Evan, and before obtaining the blasphemous card, he had no idea which method it came from, and even once guessed that it was a blasphemous card from the "take the next player" method.
So how did Roselle's eldest daughter, Bernadette, know the whereabouts of this blasphemous card?
Klein didn't think Rosell would entrust the Chinese characters to Bernadette, after all, Rosell was still very concerned about his image in front of his daughter.
However, his diary records many of his shameful deeds.
Klein is more inclined to believe that Roselle told his daughter the location of the blasphemous card, for reasons unknown.
Now that he has already told his daughter where the blasphemous card is, it's hard to guarantee that he won't also reveal the path that the blasphemous card represents.
Now that Klein is already planning to use this blasphemous card to build a relationship with Bernadette in the future, it's best to keep this card in your own hand!
"If Mr. 'The Fool' truly intends to use this operation to make contact with Emperor Roselle's eldest daughter, then he is very likely to keep this card instead of making a deal!"
Evan understood what Klein meant: he wanted him to only trade potion recipes and not the Blasphemous Cards themselves!
But Evan wanted to obtain the "Black Emperor" blasphemous card to conduct some verification!
That was the question that had been lingering in Evan's mind for a long time—had Rosell actually succeeded in becoming the "Black Emperor"?
Rosell's plan had been largely guessed by Evan, and even confirmed by Bernadette.
On the surface, Roselle's plan seemed good, but whether it succeeded or not, no one but God knows.
If Roselle really became the "Black Emperor," then this "Black Emperor" blasphemy card should be different!
Evan's idea was inspired by the original work.
In the original story, Klein, who possessed the blasphemous card "Black Emperor," took away the spirit of the Apostle of Desire and encountered Leonard, who was wearing the 1-42 amulet. Later, the old man on Leonard's amulet said something profound:
"The night watchman just missed him like that. That person smelled like the 'Black Emperor,' the real 'Black Emperor'!"
Ivan had long suspected Leonard's grandfatherly identity and had even invested in him because of it.
The words of this archangel are worth pondering, especially after learning that Roselle was preparing to ascend to the position of "Black Emperor"!
Evan planned to have Robert use the blasphemous card for verification, and also to probe Robert's secrets!
After all, Robert has revealed quite a lot this time. Whether it's his previous claim that he possesses the extraordinary traits of both "Chaos Hunter" and "Frenzy Mage", or his pocket watch that can conceal his promotion from the noses of Augustus I and George III, it's all astonishing!
Anyway, Evan, who often used his "City of Calamity" status to bully other "Hunters" and "Assassins," didn't believe his description of the pocket watch!
If a seal made with a Sequence 2 extraordinary property can deceive a Sequence 1 angel of the same path, then what is the point of the hierarchy?
In addition, the Life Council Chairman's high regard for Robert, Adam's direct influence on Evan himself due to Robert, and other factors made Evan increasingly curious about Robert's secret!
But Robert is no ordinary person, and he can't just use any means to investigate. So Evan can only try to probe from the side in this way!
"I understand, you don't need to worry. By the way, how's your investigation going regarding that Apostle of Desire?"
Evan changed the subject, and Klein felt a little strange, but didn't seem to care, saying:
"Mr. Isengard Stanton has already mobilized his detective friends for a large-scale preliminary investigation, and Miss Catherine Grey has begun using her position to alert MI9 and the three major churches to this matter. It shouldn't be long before they find that demon!"
Evan nodded, then couldn't help but remind him:
"Most of the extraordinary individuals who follow the Demonic Path originate from a secret organization—the Blood Worship Cult."
The Blood Worship Cult was founded by the three families of North, Andrerad, and Belial.
Although their strength has been greatly weakened by the blows from the seven major churches, you still need to be careful, after all, they are not fighting alone!
Klein sensed Evan's concern and nodded solemnly, saying:
"I understand, I will be careful!"
"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that demons are all cold-blooded beings, but they still appear in the form of families. You need to be wary of the existence of a higher order behind this demon."
For example, Sequence 5 of the Demonic Path, "Apostle of Desire".
The reason why "demons" are difficult to deal with is that they have the ability to sense, perceive, and grasp the source and source of danger if the other party can cause fatal harm to them in a short period of time and take action. They can then target and eliminate or retaliate accordingly, but they have no way of knowing the specific details.
Different demons have different ranges of intuition that are effective, ranging from a few minutes to a day, and from a few kilometers to a metropolitan area.
The Sequence 5 "Apostle of Desire" should be even more capable in this regard.
Moreover, the "Apostle of Desire" can exploit and manipulate the emotions and desires of everyone within a certain distance, inducing them to fall. If a target experiences too strong an emotional fluctuation or too obvious a desire, it will immediately take remote control, either planting the seed or directly catalyzing it.
This can expose many problems in people, leading to gradual degeneration, or loss of emotional control at critical moments, making them unable to resist, or causing their desires to explode beyond the limits that their bodies can bear, resulting in severe damage or even death.
If the target's vigilance, tension, and defensiveness are amplified, it can cause confusion in their perception of time.
So if the day ever comes when you face the "Apostle of Desire," you must control your emotions and deal with it calmly!
With that, Evan took off the ring from his hand and tossed it to Klein, then said:
"This is a magical artifact created using the extraordinary properties of a Sequence 6 'Hypnotist' from the Audience Path, and it's the magical artifact I've always relied on the most. I'm lending it to you temporarily to deal with that demon!"
Klein, deeply moved, put the "Golden Gaze" on his hand and thanked Evan repeatedly!
The current plot has been completely changed by Evan, and Evan is actually quite worried that Klein might suffer an accident!
At the same time, he did this to strengthen the siege against the "Apostle of Desire," urging the apostle of desire to act quickly and stop dragging his feet.
As time went on, the conflict between Robert and the Duke of Negan became increasingly public.
Evan no longer wanted to see Duke Negan, that eyesore, continue to exist.
According to newspaper reports, the "Apostle of Desire" who accepted Adam's commission has increased the frequency of killing from one a day to two a day. The ordinary people of Backlund are falling into unknown fear, while MI9 and the three major churches are acting slowly!
If Duke Negan is still alive in a couple of days, Evan will have no choice but to write an anonymous letter reporting his address.
"By the way, at the last Tarot session you mentioned having a clue about the Shadow Skin trait, how's that going?"
Klein is now facing the prospect of being approached by two high-sequence extraordinary beings at any moment, while also searching for an unknown number of demons. He is extremely eager for the possibility of advancement.
Moreover, after the museum's transformation into a living person, he stole the Blasphemy Token right under the nose of the Church of Steam and Machinery, allowing his potion to be fully digested and making him ready to advance at any time!
"I have definite information, and I can give it to you at the next tarot reading!"
Evan has always wanted to explore Amon's tomb. Now that Robert and he have both completed their upgrades, it's time to get the Thief King's stuff!
In fact, Evan could also obtain the Thousand-Faced Hunter's pituitary gland through the vampire clan's channels, but Evan wanted to see if Klein could still meet Emlyn White, given that the plot had been completely altered.
This involves the movements of that mysterious "Lilith"!