Chapter 114 Speculation and Commission
"As expected, Leonard isn't a very serious person, but his eyes are quite sharp. Klein is indeed different from other Nighthawks."
After locking the door and changing out of the dress she had bought specifically for the dinner party into a light indoor outfit, Angel returned to the living room and sat on her favorite sofa by the window, thinking in the dim light.
The words Klein said before accepting the gift and preparing to leave continued to linger in her mind.
After all, it sounds a bit like a threat and provocation...
However, a few points can be confirmed. First, Klein should have mastered the "acting method." He said that he "digested" the potion, rather than "mastering" it as most Beyonders would. He also claimed to have completely digested the Sequence 9 "Fortune Teller" potion. This was less than a month after he took the potion and became a Beyonder!
Secondly…
Thinking of what the other party said, "I will catch up with you as soon as possible", Angel couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
"He must have known about my promotion from assassin to instigator!"
Angel was further convinced of this by the change in Klein's attitude towards him after he returned to Tingen from Enmat Harbor, and the look he gave him from time to time when he talked about the "instigator" during the process of tracking the cursed altar.
Could it be that he is similar to Mr. Azik, the high-sequence Beyonder who lost his memory, and also has the ability to tell at a glance whether others are Beyonders or not, and even see their sequence level?
But considering that the other party has become a Beyonder in such a short time, this possibility is extremely low.
"Or perhaps, he confirmed my current situation through divination?"
Angel leaned back on the sofa, staring at the gas lamp on the wall, muttering to himself.
But he possesses a "magic pocket watch" that can counter divination abilities. From the fact that Tomas was able to escape from the "Mechanical Heart"'s tracking many times, it can be seen that the effect of this magical item should be quite good.
Touching the pocket watch that was always tied to his left wrist except when he took a bath or slept, Angel began to feel a headache.
Fortunately, Klein doesn't seem to have much hostility towards him. This is the best news at the moment.
In fact, he had already saved him twice. At tonight's dinner, Klein treated him very well and even accepted his gift just now...
Tilting his head to look in the direction of No. 2 Daffodil Street, Angel sighed.
To catch up with me, to advance to Sequence 8?
Then I'll advance to Sequence 7 early.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on her lips.
After summarizing his experience as an "assassin," practicing "counter-assassination," and finally being promoted to an instigator much faster than expected, Angel had confirmed one fact:
This body retains a considerable amount of "acting experience".
From the moment Cole Granger took the assassin potion and became a Beyonder, even after learning about the "acting method" from Madam Sharon, it still took him a year to plan and assassinate more than ten people before he could digest the potion.
And "Angel Granger" only took half a month.
She believed that advancing from Instigator to Sequence 7, "Witch," would take less than a month as long as she found the right rules for acting.
"Let me see, who is faster, you or me..."
Thinking of Klein confidently adjusting his dress in front of his house, Angel's smile grew wider.
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Champagne Street, North District, "Jules Detective Agency".
Angel, wearing a cloak and a hood, was led to the reception room by the front desk. He sat on a comfortable single sofa and drank the coffee that had been kept warm next to him. Not long after, a man in his thirties entered the room from the door on the other side.
"Hello, is this Miss Angel Granger? I'm Buzz Jules."
The man was wearing round glasses and a thin windbreaker, which was common in this weather. He wore a light-colored shirt under the open-collar windbreaker. He was not wearing a top hat, and his short black hair was meticulously groomed.
He extended his right hand to Angel, who looked up and shook hands with him. When he saw Angel's face, the detective's eyes behind his glasses froze for a moment, and then he sat down stiffly on the sofa on the other side of the coffee table.
If I had taken off my hood, I wouldn't have drunk this coffee...
Angel felt a little regretful.
"I've heard about the commission. You want to find all the houses in Tingen that have certain characteristics and mark them all on a map?"
Detective Jules asked softly, crossing his legs and looking back to normal.
Angel took out the sketch he had asked for from Klein, placed it on the coffee table, and nodded.
"Yes, it has a dark red chimney, and is surrounded by lawns and gardens. It may be in the city of Tingen, or in a nearby suburb, but not too far away."
"Not only do I need to mark them on the map, I also need their recent status, whether anyone has recently checked in or out, who the landlord is, and preferably their contact information."
Detective Jules took the sketch, adjusted his glasses, and studied it carefully.
"Hmm...it's a nice drawing, but it lacks the necessary features. Only the chimney has a clear color, and the roof is very vague. It would be much easier to find if I knew the color of the roof or the wall..."
Muttering to himself, the detective seemed to have forgotten that his client was sitting opposite him. He simply closed his eyes, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, as if he was calculating some difficult problem in his mind.
Angel took a sip of his coffee and waited patiently.
"No problem, we'll take this commission."
After a long while, the detective opened his eyes, put down the sketch, and spoke with a smile on his face.
"The commission wasn't complicated, it just took time and manpower to run street by street throughout the city, and even the wider suburbs."
"I have two options. One will take longer, but the total commission fee will be lower. The other is the opposite. We will do our best to find all the houses as quickly as possible, but the cost..."
"I need to find it 'ASAP.'"
Angel interrupted Jules' introduction without hesitation.
"No problem. I estimate I can complete this commission in 3 to 5 days. The total commission fee is 30 pounds. Since it involves a lot of manpower, half of it needs to be paid in advance."
Thirty pounds... This is much more expensive than the detective agency Klein found... Even if I only pay half of that as an advance fee, it will almost use up all my cash... I hope it's worth it, after all, Mrs. Green praised them so much.
Angel felt a bit pained, but since this matter concerned her and Klein's so-called "incompatible fate," she decided to spend the money.
She fumbled under her cloak for a while, took out three 5-pound notes, and handed them to Detective Jules. After giving away the 15 pounds, she almost became a "moonlight clan" and could only wait for next week's salary.
The latter took it and carefully verified its authenticity before putting it in his arms.
"Okay, I've received the initial payment. Please fill out this form. We'll begin the investigation later today. If you're in a hurry, you can come back in three days to check on the progress. Even if the commission isn't completed by then, we'll still give you a summary of the information we've collected."
Jules greeted a lady in her early twenties at the front desk, who quickly handed him a letter of authorization with detailed content and clear responsibilities.
This is much more professional than our makeshift team of Nighthawks... I'm surprised Mrs. Green was willing to entrust the Blackthorn Security Company with her case when she last met this detective agency...
Angel complained to himself as he filled out the form.
By the way, since they are very professional here...
Angel suddenly put down her pen and looked up at Detective Jules. The latter was stunned by her gaze and subconsciously straightened his back.
"Excuse me, is there anything else?"
"Do you have any information about the gangs or illegal organizations in Tingen City?"
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