Chapter 685 Leonard's Troubles
Speaking of mirror fragments, Angel, who has seen many "mirror people" recently, immediately thought of the black mirror fragments that would appear after their death.
But I am not the "Man in the Mirror", and the Man in the Mirror will not be resurrected after death... She chuckled in the mirror world behind the full-length mirror, but leaned forward involuntarily, waiting for Leonard's further explanation.
Klein had obviously noticed Angel's "invasion" of his dream, so he responded by asking:
"Mirror fragments?"
"Yes, due to various questions, I went to the Raphael Cemetery in Tingen City today and dug... investigated their graves," Leonard said hesitantly. After all, the idea of "digging graves" wasn't something worth talking about out loud. "Klein Moretti's coffin was damaged from the inside, showing signs of reburial, while Angel Granger's was completely nailed shut. There was no body inside, only a palm-sized, irregularly shaped, cold mirror fragment. But before I could pick it up, it vanished from the spot."
"That's why you suspect she's the 'ageless' witch? Let me guess, Pales told you that, didn't he?"
After listening to Leonard's explanation, Klein put down his glass and asked with a chuckle.
Having watched Angel advance step by step to his current Sequence 4, he didn't doubt that Angel was "hiding his strength," but he was indeed very interested in the resurrection, so he provoked him a little with words.
Judging from his tone, he seemed very familiar with the old man. Could it be that the two of them really were old acquaintances from the Fourth Epoch... Leonard frowned, but quickly succumbed to the invisible pressure and nodded.
"Yes, he said that the characteristics of 'immortal' witches are that they leave behind mirror fragments after death and are resurrected shortly afterwards. Moreover, various disasters always appear around them."
"Heh, what about your other colleague? Is he also a 'witch'?" Klein sneered, raising his head slightly and looking downward, making his presence even more oppressive. "Your understanding of resurrection is too superficial. Besides, these aren't Pales's exact words."
Leonard's breath hitched. He did have some preconceived notions. Because of Angel's strange resurrection, he thought she was a high-sequence witch, or possessed some of their power, thus ignoring other suspicious points.
For example, if a Sequence 3 witch wanted to plot against the Nighthawks in Tingen City, she wouldn't need to go through so much trouble. She could just charge into the Blackthorn Security Company and kill every Nighthawk she saw. For another example, Pales had reminded him that there were many ways to resurrect.
Seeing his former colleague speechless, Klein felt a surge of pleasure from his past life as a keyboard warrior. This made him feel a little guilty, but it quickly dissipated because the other party had dug his grave. He just said with a calm expression and a slightly cold tone:
"If this is the only reason you came here, you can leave now."
No, if this continues, he'll completely control the conversation... This was the first time Leonard had felt so anxious in his dream since becoming Nightmare, and he even began to lack confidence. Fortunately, after experiencing many setbacks and joining the Red Gloves, he was no longer the self-righteous poet he was a year ago. He quickly adjusted his mood, bowed slightly, and said:
"I'm sorry, I came here to ask about your real purpose."
"The real purpose...you mean breaking into the Chanis Gate?"
Klein's tone became slightly more serious, and he lowered his raised foot.
"I think you've misunderstood one thing. The members of our organization come from different places and join for different purposes. They occasionally collaborate with each other to complete difficult missions, but most of the time they only exchange limited intelligence and resources, working to achieve their own goals. Before they were resurrected by the curse of the Antigonus family notes and joined us, their lives belonged solely to themselves."
Resurrected because of a curse?
Leonard was stunned.
He meant that what Klein did in Tingen wasn't arranged by The Fool, and that after his resurrection, breaking into the Chanis Gate of Saint Samuel's Church was just a personal act and had nothing to do with the organization... Leonard pondered this and suddenly became interested in this organization that believed in The Fool.
It sounds like a loose, but well-organized, secret organization with certain rules, like the Fate Hermits, but with closer ties. If I want revenge, simply accumulating merit within the church and advancing step by step would be too slow. Is it possible to consider… He immediately dismissed this dangerous idea and looked at Dwayne Dantès with a frown, feeling alert.
I almost fell for his trick and joined that secret organization. Moreover, my reason for revenge has been cut in half after digging up the grave today... His mouth twitched twice, and he spoke again:
"So, Klein was able to crawl out of his grave after his death because he accidentally came into contact with the notebook during the operation? What about Angel? Was she the same?"
What do you mean by crawling out? I walked out… Klein muttered inwardly and shook his head.
"Like I said, there are many ways to resurrect, and you should be more open-minded... But their goals are the same. They both joined us for revenge."
"Revenge? On whom?"
Leonard blurted out, but countless data he had investigated during this period flashed through his mind.
After his death, tarot cards were scattered all over the scene, the various scars on Lanevus' body, and the tragic state of Ms. D of the Aurora Society...
Could it be...
"Of course, it's the culprits of the Tingen City tragedy: Lanevus, the Aurora Society, and...
"Ince Zangwill."
The words of the middle-aged gentleman in front of him confirmed his guess.
As expected, they had not forgotten the tragedy in Tingen City, the corpse-strewn park, or the anger they felt at being schemed against by the mastermind behind the scenes... Leonard stood by the window, like a sculpture in the hazy moonlight of his dream, and did not move for a long time.
After a long while, he finally turned his neck with difficulty and looked at Dwayne Dantès again, saying:
"But this still doesn't explain Klein's intrusion into Chanis Gate this time... If their target is Ince Zangwill, why don't they just cooperate directly with the church?"
"Will you confess your 'specialness' to the church?"
Dawn, who was sitting in the easy chair opposite him, chuckled again and replied teasingly.
"They share the same concerns. Moreover, the seal in the possession of the renegade archbishop will render any overt pursuit futile. Cooperating with the church will only lead to the same predicament."
Sealed Artifact, "0-08"... Leonard's green eyes lit up as he thought of the many events that had occurred in Tingen City, the belated telegram after the battle, and the warning from the old voice in his mind.
Suddenly, he stood up straight and bowed solemnly to Dwayne Dantès.
“Thank you for your answer, I have no further questions.
"But I will conduct a separate investigation into these 'truths'."
I have a feeling he's not as easy to fool as he was in Tingen. But mistaking Angel for an "ageless" witch and asking directly in my dream is very much his style. Should I call it his reckless and cowardly nature... Klein muttered, speaking casually.
"Tell Pales Zoroast that members of our organization have discovered traces of Amon in the God-Forsaken Land... Also, if you're interested or need help, you can recite Mr. Fool's honorable name. Perhaps you'll receive a response."
Amon, the Fool, the God-forsaken Land… Leonard repeated silently, his expression changing several times. Finally, he nodded silently and disappeared into the shadows in the corner of the bedroom.
Dwayne Dantès continued to sit upright in his easy chair, holding a wine glass in one hand and resting the other on the armrest. He only looked into the full-length mirror beside him after confirming that his reckless yet cautious former colleague had truly left the dream.
The mirror shimmered, and a figure appeared in the bedroom. It was Angel, who had overheard the entire process of Leonard being deceived in his dream.
"I didn't expect that your resurrection was due to the 'Curse of the Antigonus Family'?"
Angel, who had regained his original appearance due to dreaming, was wearing a silk nightgown that only reached his knees, revealing half of his smooth thighs. He stepped barefoot on the carpet and approached Klein, speaking in a teasing tone.
"What about you, Miss 'Immortal' Witch?"
Seeing her appear, Klein returned to his original appearance of black hair and brown eyes and counterattacked unceremoniously.
Then, they fell into a brief silence, and then sighed together.
Unlike Leonard's wild speculation, they themselves have not yet figured out the true source of the "resurrection" ability and the price they may have to pay.
Of course, after hearing Leonard's narration, Angel already had some guesses. Her "resurrection" ability might really come from the "immortal" witch, but it was not her own power. Instead, it was similar to the "disaster" spell, a "gift" from the high-level abilities of the witch.
Like "disaster" and "betrayal," they might all come from the city I saw after my death, that strange apocalyptic world... She pondered this, walked to Klein's side, and squeezed into the not-so-spacious easy chair.
"Do you think he will believe you?"
Angel asked, snuggling up to Crane.
Leonard's repeated mention of Tingen just now reminded her of every little detail of her past interactions with Klein in work and life. Seeing him now as he had recovered from Tingen, she couldn't help but feel delighted.
"Ahem... I don't think he'll believe it completely, even though everything I said is basically true, aside from the purpose of infiltrating Chanis Gate." Klein squirmed in his chair, ultimately unable to avoid Angel's "attack." He could only cough lightly and change the subject. "But at least he won't report us to the church. After all, we haven't done anything truly bad, and our ultimate goal is the same as his. His 'parasite' will also remind him of the horror of 0-08 and make him proceed with caution."
"So, for a period of time from now on, I might be considered a 'bad witch' in his eyes?"
Angel chuckled and hooked his hands around Klein's neck.
"So, who is the poor person deceived by the evil witch?"
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