Chapter 163 Shocking Change
Quietly, Klein took two steps back and returned to the partition, removing Megose from his sight.
Then, he reached into his pocket and grasped the two "Yangyan Talismans" placed in the most convenient position. He felt the warmth emanating from the power of the eternal scorching sun, which made his stiff body become soft again and obey his command.
Only then did Klein's mind begin to function again, thinking about the current situation.
There was no doubt that the child Megose was carrying was the "bomb" left by Lanevus. As to whether it was the evil god himself attempting to descend, or an "offspring" chosen through some ritual, he was not an expert in the field, and he did not dare to confirm it through clairvoyance or divination.
But whether it was an evil god or an offspring was no longer important. The important question was, how long would it take for this "bomb" to explode? And why did Megose, who was carrying this "bomb", come to Blackthorn Security Company?
At this moment, he recalled the various coincidences that had occurred since crossing over, and Mr. Azik's instructions to him rang in his ears:
"The man behind the scenes manipulating fate may have noticed my attention. I decided to leave Tingen and head to Backlund to search for his lost memories. This will also help him relax his vigilance and continue his actions."
So as soon as Mr. Azik left Tingen, he began to take action and manipulate Megose to come here "coincidentally"?
After figuring it all out and confirming that Megose's target was him, Klein no longer harbored any hope.
He returned to the reception hall and was about to speak when his vision darkened and he bumped into Leonard who was about to leave.
“Hmm…”
Leonard covered his nose and Klein pressed his forehead. Both of them looked in pain, but they dared not make a sound.
It wasn't until they both left the reception hall and returned to the corridor behind the partition that Leonard wiped the cold sweat from his face, looked towards the reception hall with lingering fear, and said:
"You felt it too, didn't you, that lady? She..."
"That's right. The 'bomb' left by Lanevus is in her stomach. Report it to the captain immediately and contact the Holy Temple..."
"It's too late!" Leonard interrupted Klein in a low voice. "It will take Backlund four hours to get here by steam train. The Sanctuary won't be able to make it in time. Have him notify the Mechanical Heart and the Mandated Punisher. We must also prepare for battle."
Klein's eyes widened instantly, but he immediately reacted and nodded in response:
"Okay, go hold her steady for as long as possible. The captain and I will be ready."
After saying that, without waiting for Leonard's reaction, he turned around, not caring whether the sound of his shoes stepping on the floor would attract Megose's attention. He quickly came to the door of the captain's room, pushed the door open and walked in.
Dunn had just finished sending the telegram and hadn't even had time to put away the code book when he saw Klein rush into the room. He raised his brow and was about to ask a question.
"Captain, we've found the 'bomb' Lanevus mentioned."
"Megose?"
Huodi stood up and Dunn pointed in the direction of the reception hall.
Leonard's scream of surprise must have reached his ears.
"Yes," Klein quickly told the captain his thoughts, then added, "Leonard is chatting with her, trying to delay her, but we don't know what kind of ritual he's using, how this evil god will descend, and when."
After hearing this, Dunn looked at the table with a serious expression, thought for more than ten seconds, and then nodded.
"I understand. I will immediately ask for help from the Holy Temple, and then contact the Mandated Punisher and the Mechanical Heart in Tingen City, and have them rush to support me."
He paused for a moment, clenched his fists while supporting the table, and continued:
"We must also prepare for the worst. You go and notify non-combatants to evacuate. I'll send the telegram and head to Chanis Gate to make preparations. If the evil god is about to descend, we'll lure it into the basement and Chanis Gate, and use the holy artifact to fight it."
Klein also felt that this was the only viable method. There were several powerful seals within the Chanis Gate, and Saint Selina's ashes were also behind the gate. Those were the ashes of a high-sequence powerhouse and the core seal of the Chanis Gate.
"Okay, Captain, I'll go inform Roshan and the others right away."
He replied, watching Dunn sit down again, open the code book, and begin sending a telegram.
"Oh, Captain, we also need to notify the police and have them evacuate the nearby residents. Just make up an excuse, like a gas leak..."
"Don't worry, my memory has improved a lot recently."
Dunn didn't look up. He tapped the telegram regularly with one hand, and responded with a smile on his face.
My memory has improved a lot...
Klein didn't know whether to be relieved or worried. He glanced at the busy captain, turned around and left the office.
After informing Mrs. Orianna in the room across the street of the emergency evacuation and asking her to notify the other clerical staff, Klein returned to the reception hall and watched Leonard and Megose sitting on separate sofas. The latter's expression was alternately excited and dazed, as she recounted the story of her relationship with Lanevus incoherently.
Luo Shan was behind the reception desk, holding a cup of coffee and listening attentively. When she saw Klein walk into the hall, she cast a questioning look at him, but was startled by Klein's pale and serious face.
"Luo Shan, it's very dangerous here. Leave immediately and come back tomorrow."
Klein came to the front of the stage, picked up the thermos, and whispered to her.
The girl, who hadn't figured out the situation yet, opened her mouth in astonishment. Her gaze lingered for a moment on her two teammates and the somewhat restless visitor, and she nodded solemnly.
She put down her coffee, tidied herself up for a moment, picked up her handbag, and walked out from behind the reception desk.
"May the goddess bless you."
She quickly painted a crimson moon on her chest, then brushed past Klein, walked around the sofa in the center of the reception hall, and left the company.
I also hope she can protect us...
With this thought flashing through his mind, Klein took the kettle and walked lightly over to Leonard and Megose, filling their cups with water.
"Thank you, Mr. Fortune Teller. What's your name?"
Megose smiled indifferently, took the cup of water, and regardless of the fact that the water temperature was still not suitable for drinking, she picked up the cup and drank the whole cup of boiling water, then licked her lips that were burned red.
Shit, I feel like she's about to lose control...
His heart pounding, Klein forced a smile and replied:
"My name is Klein, beautiful lady."
He turned to look at Leonard, whose face was pale, and moved his lips silently:
"Keep steady!"
Leonard pursed his lips, his gaze tracking Klein until his figure disappeared behind the partition before he looked back at Megose. The latter was stroking the bulge of her belly under her skirt, her face revealing a look of either crying or laughing.
Taking a deep breath, the "Midnight Poet" racked his brains and came up with another topic:
"Ms. Megose, could you tell me how you became engaged to Lanevus?"
…
Passing through the partition, Klein watched as several civilian staff members approached from the other end of the corridor and walked past him one by one. There were Brett and Mrs. Orianna, whom he was already familiar with, as well as a newcomer from the police station whom he had just met.
They had already learned the seriousness of the matter from Mrs. Orianna. At this moment, they looked serious and tiptoed around the partition, leaving the Blackthorn Security Company out of Megose's sight.
Watching the last non-combatant evacuate, Klein breathed a sigh of relief. He glanced at Leonard, who was still searching for topics to talk about, then looked towards the door leading to the basement.
Good, no one's paying attention here now...
A struggle flashed through his mind, but he quickly made a decision.
"Fool, you don't belong to this era. You are the mysterious ruler above the gray fog..."
He leaned against the wall, clasped his hands in a prayer position, pressed them against his lowered forehead, and murmured in the Hermetic language.
"...Lanevus of the Aurora Society performed a ritual to summon the evil god. The evil god's offspring is about to descend upon Tingen City, centered around the Blackthorn Security Company on Zouteland Street..."
Switching to Loenese, he summarized the current situation at an extremely fast pace. Klein pushed his back, left the wall, walked four steps counterclockwise in the corridor, and recited the spell he had already memorized.
Amidst roars and whispers, he appeared in the palace shrouded in gray fog, sitting on a high-backed chair beside a long bronze table.
Four crimson stars floated in the endless gray fog. They were the four members of the Tarot Club. But apart from them, a star in the corner that had been dim was now shrinking and expanding, emitting a light different from the other stars.
Stretching out his right hand and pointing at the twinkling star, Klein successfully saw the scene of his "prayer" and the low sound of prayer.
Without bothering to "mosaic" this scene, he pointed his finger and projected the materialized image fragment into the most familiar star.
This was a method he had already tried when Miss Justice reported on the movements of Vice Admiral Hurricane Qilingos. Klein was already very familiar with using it again.
Only after doing all this did he feel at ease, left the gray fog, and returned to the real Blackthorn Security Company.
"...Ms. Megose, calm down. Lanevus must still love you. He just..."
Leonard tried to remain calm as he heard his words. In the corner of his sight, Dunn Smith just opened the door and returned to the second floor from the basement.
Fortunately, there is just enough time...
Klein pursed his lips and nodded to the approaching captain.
He also didn't know why he risked exposing his identity to warn Angel. Did he want her to come to support him, or did he want her to take her family away from here immediately, away from the center of the evil god's arrival?
Or just leave the choice to the other party?
His mind was in a mess. He looked at the approaching Dunn and asked subconsciously:
"Captain, what should we do now?"
Dunn's gray eyes looked quietly at Klein. His expression of having everything under control successfully infected the latter, causing him to regain his composure.
"Don't worry, we'll wait here for support. Don't overstimulate Megose. If the worst happens, run underground immediately and directly into the Chanis Gate. I'll lead her in."
Okay, this is the safest way, but it will make Leonard suffer...
Klein's breathing gradually slowed down, and his heart, which had been hanging in the air, returned to his chest.
Perhaps once support from other teams and the experts from the Sanctuary arrive, we can resolve this incident without sacrificing anyone...
"Klein, this is a big problem..." A low, yet extremely panicked voice came from behind him. He turned around and saw Leonard half-leaning out from behind the partition, his expression filled with astonishment. "Megose left. She said the baby in her belly was clamoring to go to the park. I didn't dare to stop her for fear of upsetting her..."
Street park?
Klein suddenly looked at Dunn, their eyes met, and then they both looked in the direction where Megose left.
There was a celebration going on there, with at least a few hundred citizens present.
Melissa, Benson...
Angel was there too!
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