Chapter 79 The Corpse in the Club

After greeting and shaking hands with Aiwass, Allen turned his gaze to Lily behind Aiwass: "I think this should be Miss Lily? Are you going to join our club too?"

“…Huh?”

Lily uttered a soft "huh," somewhat confused, but she still politely returned the greeting to Allen.

Aiwass suddenly understood why he was so polite to himself and Lily.

To confirm her thoughts, Aiwass asked for her: "Do you know Lily too?"

"Of course. I believe the news that Her Highness Isabel entertained you two last night has spread throughout the capital."

Allen's lips rarely curled up, a faint smile appearing on his usually stern face. "I remember Master Janice was present at that banquet... Afterwards, His Highness gave you the key to 14 Ronin Street."

He obviously seldom smiled, so the last time he smiled he looked unusually stiff. His once handsome face now looked exaggerated and a little funny.

Lily couldn't help but think of the old butler Oswald - his smile was also so stiff and terrifying, so Lily couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly. If she hadn't pursed her lips, she would have laughed out loud.

Hearing this, Angela looked at Aiwass and then at Isabel in surprise.

She seemed to have suddenly figured something out.

Angela reached out and gently tugged at the corner of Aiden's clothes. After pulling twice, Aiden finally reacted, but he glanced at Aiwass hesitantly and shook his head silently at her.

The blue-haired girl glared at him with disapproval and tugged at his shirt. But Aiden still didn't react.

Anyway, I've already told President Allen that they are the introducers...

Angela thought so and simply pulled the other person away. She couldn't wait to share the big news she had just learned with the other students - no wonder Her Highness Isabel came to see Aiwass specifically!

Only Aiden was left standing there, feeling somewhat out of place in the atmosphere of the conversation. He was the only one who actually needed Aiwass's help.

Isabel, who had been thinking hard for a long time, finally remembered Allen's identity: "I've seen you... You are Carter's son."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Allen was a little surprised that Isabel recognized him, but he still replied respectfully, "The last time I saw you was about ten years ago. Your memory is still so outstanding."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Allen."

Isabel also used "Mr." to refer to the other person.

Then, she came closer, leaned over slightly, and whispered in Aiwass's ear, "He's the son of the Attorney General. He should know about us... and the painting."

No wonder he knew me and Lily, and no wonder he called me "Mr." instead of "classmate," Aiwass thought.

In other words, Allen didn't actually know Lily, but he knew that the personal maid that Aiwass brought to the royal banquet was called Lily.

...But, there's nothing shameful about our relationship, right? There's no need to be so quiet...

As they whispered, President Allen opened a drawer and handed over three badges, placing them on the counter. He didn't directly approach Aiwass and the others, but kept his distance.

"I'll have someone come and get your membership documents. Don't worry about the dues. I'll send the invoice along with the membership booklet to your house. Please feel free to sit down."

Allen smiled a friendly smile and spoke fluently, "Any drinks you'd like can be ordered here. We'll have someone deliver them right away—here's the drink menu, and here's the snack menu. There's also a copy in the private rooms and on the tables on the second floor. If you have any new requests, you can talk to the students who deliver the food. These things are free, and the cost is included in the annual membership fee. Feel free to use them.

"Also, please don't be offended if you see any advertisements or flyers on the table. We do not prohibit members from personal promotion."

This weak and powerless half-elf leader is obviously very perceptive.

That is a completely different style from Haena, who is also the chief.

He knew that Aiwass and Isabel's sudden joining of the White Shoes Club must have been invited by someone or they were planning to do something, so Allen did not come over to please them or ask what they were doing.

Instead, we try to save their time as much as possible, skip all unnecessary procedures as a gesture of goodwill, and do not ask them what they are doing here, so as to maintain a comfortable and safe social distance.

This way of dealing with things did indeed make people feel more comfortable. Even the extremely sensitive Isabel didn't react in any special way.

Isabel walked over, picked up the three badges on the table, and handed them to Aiwass and Lily respectively.

Allen explained, "This badge is our membership ID. When you come here, just wear it and no one will stop you. It's also a special equipment. If you accidentally slip, it will prevent you from getting hurt or dirtying your clothes."

That badge looks very nice, it is made of white crystal.

It was a slightly taller, white, isosceles inverted triangle with rounded edges, somewhat resembling a slightly square, inverted water droplet. It was also covered with shallow, crisscrossing intaglio patterns like a fishing net.

It's a bit like the sear marks on a steak.

...Did you get the official member badge right away?

It feels a bit refreshing.

Aiwass took it calmly.

A light curtain suddenly appeared before his eyes:

【Crystal Shoes】

【Extraordinary Accessories (Blue)】

【Jewelry-Badge】

[Spell: Regroup (once per day, 1/1)]

[Required: Any 1]

【Instant, contact, effective immediately】

[“—I might be able to save you once in a while when you fall, but if you fall, there’s nothing I can do.”]

Although it doesn't mean much to Aiwass who races in a wheelchair every day, it is a good thing for Lily and Isabel.

This is the "badge" accessory that is easiest for players to obtain during the early stages of the game.

Equipment in this area of ​​the badge is very rare and is usually used as identification for a certain supernatural organization.

Compared with rings, necklaces, and bracelets, the biggest flaw of badges is that they do not directly contact the skin.

This means that the user must touch it with their fingers to activate the spells stored inside, making it much more troublesome than a ring.

Because this method of use makes it difficult to inject mana into the badge, the spells stored in the badge are usually only a small amount of mana, so that they can be released instantly. In the case of a design with limited energy consumption, its effect is bound to be poor.

The greatest significance of this kind of extraordinary equipment with complex craftsmanship, expensive materials and weak effects is to increase the cost of counterfeiting for others through this complex alchemical process.

However, not all organizations' identification is a badge that can be worn openly. For example, the Noble Red Society's identity symbol is a ring that is more discreet, effective, and convenient to wear.

Due to the influence of the "Balance" path, only one of each type of equipment can be worn at a time. Therefore, a badge with a practical effect becomes even rarer.

For example, the White Shoes Club requires friendly reputation before opening the reputation shop to purchase items. Many players, even at level 30 or 40, still only have the Crystal Shoes available.

Because the badges dropped in the dungeon are usually not as useful as this.

"Rally" is one of the most entry-level Law spells in the Path of Authority. It's a very practical low-level spell, the kind that's a bit of a shame for a Lawmage. Its effect is to instantly remove any external forces from the body and restore balance when lost, staggered, or fallen, allowing for a quick return to normal posture.

For example, if you are thrown over the shoulder, step on something slippery, or fail to block and lose your balance, you can immediately trigger this spell to save your life or even kill the opponent.

It is a very classic and practical free control-releasing equipment in online games. However, it can only remove soft control.

The message attached to this badge is also very meaningful.

It seems to be referring to the equipment... but it also refers to the nature of the organization "White Dance Shoes Club".

The club looks like an alumni association, but it is actually a political association with a relatively loose structure.

If you get into some minor trouble, everyone can help you solve it and share some resources; but if something big happens, the club will definitely not help you.

——The separation statement was issued in advance when joining the club.

Seeing that Aiwass and the other two had finally completed the process and successfully joined the club, Aiden finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Please come with me, Aiwass... please!"

He quickly clasped his hands together and pleaded sincerely, "She should be on the second floor... just like they said on the way. Please help me tell her! Thank you, Aiwass! To be honest, after the afternoon class, I forgot everything you taught me this morning!"

When they were on their way here after class, Aiden had already explained to Aiwass what had happened on his side.

Although his awkward request for off-field assistance was ridiculed by his classmates, they also expressed their blessings to Aiden for "finally finding someone he likes."

Isabel was also a little hesitant because she also wanted to go with Aiwass, but she was not sure if she would cause trouble.

Taking a princess who could die at any moment to meet strangers she had never met before was too much pressure.

"You stay here first," Aiwass advised gently, "I will help Aiden deal with his emotional problems first..."

Mainly, he wanted to see what kind of bad woman Aiden had gotten into this time. Was it the one he remembered?

Isabel also breathed a sigh of relief and agreed.

It is also difficult for her to interact with strangers.

But just as they were about to part ways, the crowd's exclamations and the sudden cessation of violin music suddenly interrupted their conversation, causing them to look over at the same time.

I saw someone struggling and falling from the railing on the second floor.

It was not a student of similar age to Aiwass and the others, but a middle-aged man with a balding head, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and holding documents in his hands.

The man fell heavily, but he didn't utter a cry. His body made a dull thud, and the papers in his hand scattered to the ground like snow.

It was clearly only the second floor, but the man only uttered a whimpering sound, convulsed violently a few times, and then fell silent. Black blood slowly oozed from his mouth and nose, and a tiny, thin, dark golden dagger was stuck in his back.

It was more like a needle than a dagger, about the size of a nail file and lacking a handle.

It easily pierced through the clothes and penetrated into the back of the middle-aged deceased.

Aiwass frowned and suddenly raised his head to look at the second floor, but he didn't see any suspicious people.

Something is not right.

This was a plot that had never appeared in his memory of his previous life.

And the key to the problem is...what did Aiwass do that caused the plot here to change?

(End of this chapter)