Chapter 717: Caring Audrey
fear.
Angel had only seen this kind of emotion in the eyes of his enemies.
She shrank back wordlessly, hiding behind the gray fog that enveloped everyone.
Did I say too much just now and scare these Tarot Club members? I just wanted to explain the status represented by "Divine Evil" Sua, but it seems they have misunderstood my true strength instead... She pondered, her eyes secretly glancing at the Hanged Man, the Sun, and the Moon across from her, as well as Justice, the Magician, and the Hermit beside her, and finally landing on "The World" Klein at the end of the long table, who also hid his expression and gaze in the gray mist.
Aside from the calm Klein, she read emotions such as shock, longing, doubt, and exploration in the others, but without exception, they were all more distant than usual.
Suddenly, Audrey, who was standing beside him, asked with a puzzled tone:
"Didn't the 'King of the Five Seas' intervene at that time? He convened the Pirate Assembly, so he should also be responsible for maintaining order, right?"
This clear and beautiful voice broke the silence in the gray fog. Angel breathed a sigh of relief and replied:
"He arrived midway on the battlefield and collaborated with 'King of the Black Throne,' Barros Hopkins, to disrupt the ongoing summoning ritual. This prevented the 'Divine Evil,' Sua,' from descending in person. He could only channel a portion of his power, fighting in the form of a giant black hand. Meanwhile, the 'Mysterious Queen,' using a powerful seal, seized control of all the zombies and ghosts, severely damaging Sua."
As for the "Immortal King" Agaritu and his "Death Call" who never showed up, Angel guessed that he followed the true intention of the "Abyss" path and stayed away from any danger that might hurt him.
As she recounted the story, everyone remembered that there were several pirate kings present at the time, as well as pirate generals who could only fight werewolves and zombies. Angel was not fighting alone against a Sequence 1 angel.
Moreover, it sounds like this "evil god" has not yet displayed its full power?
Perhaps He only has the strength of Sequence 2, and Miss "Queen" can fight against Him with the support of other pirate kings and the power of her ghost ship?
Many people breathed a sigh of relief in secret, and their gazes towards Angel were no longer evasive or uneasy, but rather admiring and filled with a hint of awe, and they seemed to be much closer to him.
Sensing the subtle changes, Angel relaxed his tense body and stole a glance at Miss Justice beside him. It was unclear whether she asked the question unintentionally or noticed the alienation of the crowd with the keenness of a "hypnotist".
Audrey, who had become a "curious baby" today, smiled under the burning gaze of the "Queen" and continued to ask:
"'King of the Black Seat'? He seems to rarely appear in various reports. I don't even remember seeing a wanted poster for him."
Hearing her somewhat off-topic question, the others also recalled the information of this pirate king who should be on par with the "King of the Five Seas" and the "Mysterious Queen" in their minds, and soon found that their memories in this regard were pitifully few.
"I've seen this title in some books, but I can't remember it. Even if I count four... five pirate kings, I will subconsciously ignore the 'King of the Black Seat'..."
Cattleya murmured, her eyes behind her glasses lighting up.
"Does he have some ability that allows people to ignore his existence?"
"Indeed," Angel replied with a smile, finally diverting the topic away from himself. "I suspect he's a High-Sequence Beyonder of the 'Spectator' Path, most likely Sequence 3. But even so, it doesn't explain the 'ignore' effect that works worldwide. Perhaps this pirate king possesses some powerful magical item."
audience……
Everyone subconsciously looked towards the only member of the Tarot Club who followed this path, Audrey "Justice".
The latter tried his best to hide his excitement, but his eyes were still a little wide. He was longing for the power of the "audience" and was looking forward to his future growth.
Audrey, you've just been promoted to Sequence 6. Don't be too ambitious. First, digest the potion at this stage. Hmm, and at the same time, find a way to obtain the formula for Sequence 5... She subconsciously wanted to "comfort" herself, but suddenly remembered that they were in front of Mr. Fool's seat and cautiously gave up the idea.
"Speaking of audiences, Baron Sindras, the multi-millionaire and newly minted nobleman from Backlund, has been troubled by some strange events happening around him. As far as I know, the mastermind behind these events is a 'audience' demigod, Hvin Rambis, who is a royal advisor and a member of the Psychological Alchemist's Council."
Suddenly, "The World" at the end of the long table chuckled a few times and began to speak. From a bystander's perspective, he told everyone the story of the equity dispute between Dwayne Dantès and Baron Sindras, the suicide of shareholder Caron, and how Baron Sindras almost felled from grace.
After Angel learned from Arrodes that it was Hvin Rambis who implanted the "hint" in the Baron, he quickly shared it with Klein, who was also plotted against and almost became a scapegoat. Klein spoke out at this time, not only to remind "Justice" who joined the Psychological Alchemist Society as an "undercover", but also to help Angel out and completely change the topic away from the Pirate King.
Sure enough, the other members were immediately attracted by the news.
Hvin Rambis, I've met him many times at royal banquets and events. He's a kind scholar. I never expected him to be a member of the Psychological Alchemist Society, and he's so indifferent to life, arbitrarily implanting hints and misleading people, making them act like puppets to his will, endangering their own lives and the lives of others... "Justice" Audrey pursed her lips, gaining a new understanding of the nature of the Psychological Alchemist Society, believing them to be no different from the Aurora Society and the Rose School.
Backlund, it's Backlund again. The last time everyone discussed the various problems in that city was shortly before last year's "Great Smog." Immediately afterwards, numerous forces emerged one after another, ultimately creating an unstoppable storm. Could it be happening again this time... Alger, the "Hanged Man," was consumed by thoughts, his gaze shifting between the Tarot Club's most powerful members, the "Queen," and Mr. Fool. He wondered what he was thinking.
"Sun" Derrick and "Moon" Emlyn also felt that "it's Backlund again." The former felt that the whole thing was too far away from him, but he also began to wonder whether the word "Backlund" in Loenese meant disaster. The latter thought of the rumors in his tribe that "the end of the world is near," and thought of the corpses and endless patients that littered the city after the "great smog" not long ago.
"So, are there other secrets hidden behind this matter?"
"Magician," Fors asked cautiously.
After she returned to Backlund from Trier, she heard from Hugh about the experience of her employer, Dwayne Dantès. At the time, she had only kept it in mind so that she could use it as material for a novel. She had never expected that a suicide case would also be hidden in the conspiracy of the "audience" demigod. And seeing the thoughtful expressions of everyone, it seemed that there were more problems involved?
"The troubled Baron Sindras approached the Church of the Storm and reached a certain agreement, which will see him protected by the Mandated Punisher from now on. However, this has alienated the Conservatives and brought them closer to the New Party. The divisions between the two parties may become more serious. This is something the royal family welcomes, but they may not necessarily agree with their wishes. In the most serious consequence, the party divisions could even affect the transition of power and plunge the country into chaos."
"The world," Klein replied in a low voice, ending with a sneer at the royal nobility.
The country was in chaos, could it be more chaotic than the half month after the "Great Smog"... Fors's mind flashed to the poor people outside the window who had left the East District and were sleeping on the streets in Cherwood because they were homeless. She thought of Hugh Dilcher's experience of going out early every morning to maintain order in the East District and returning home exhausted in the middle of the night.
At that time, Fors, who had just obtained the Sequence 8 "Master of Magic" formula and was just a small apprentice, felt that she could do nothing, and could not even help her best friend relieve the physical and mental stress.
These memories made her determined, and she said:
"Dear Mr. Fool, I request to speak privately with Miss Queen."
According to the Tarot Club's "rules," which had been held for nearly a year and had become a fixed process, private discussions usually took place after Mr. Fool finished reading Russell's diary and before the public transaction.
Therefore, the "magician's" request made everyone, including Angel, look sideways. Even Klein, who was behind the gray fog, was stunned for a moment before he replied softly:
"Can."
Then, he blocked the vision and hearing of others, and rubbed his hands in his heart, ready to listen to what was going on.
"Miss Queen, you previously requested to meet with a member of the Abraham family to inquire about the history of the Fourth Epoch," Fors said slowly after careful consideration. "A certain member, specifically my current teacher, has agreed to this exchange. The time is this Wednesday evening, and the location will be announced later."
Angel, who had just been promoted to Despair and was quite interested in the history of the witch families of the Fourth Epoch, had offered this condition as a reward for killing Mr. X, Louis Wayne. However, many things happened between Backlund and Trier, and she almost forgot about it. Unexpectedly, the "magician" Fors suddenly broke the Tarot Club's procedures and agreed to this meeting.
Is it because I've become stronger in her eyes, or is it because some of the conversations just now touched her... Angel thought about it and nodded.
"Yes, Mr. Fool will witness this agreement, and I will never take the initiative to attack any member of the Abraham family."
Her promise dispelled Fors's last bit of hesitation. She had originally wanted to modify her teacher's communication method, using letters instead of in-person meetings to alleviate the other party's concerns, but since the Fool had guaranteed it, safety should be guaranteed.
Klein, feeling somewhat disappointed, ended the private conversation. However, he also felt a certain anticipation for the history of the Abraham family and the Fourth Epoch. Thinking that as long as Angel knew, it was as if he knew too, he couldn't help but smile. After the others finished their conversation, he gently tapped the bronze table and said,
"Let's stop here."
After severing contact with the other crimson stars, Klein left the gray fog without delay and returned to his bedroom. Before he could take a few steps, a black shadow flashed across the full-length mirror that hung on the wall and was polished to a shine by the servants every day. It seemed to have become a door to another world.
Then, Angel emerged from the mirror and stepped onto the soft carpet.
I knew she would come looking for me. This is the confidence that being a "divination expert" gives me... Klein smiled and took the initiative to greet her.
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