Part 2 The Faceless Man Chapter 133 The Magician Before He Takes the Stage
Ten o’clock in the evening, inside the alleyway at the back door of the Braveheart Bar.
Klein, dressed in a long black double-breasted tuxedo and a half-height bowler hat of the same color, merely turned around the place and sauntered off toward the nearest street, as he had done last time.
He had just stepped out of the mouth of the alley when a horse-drawn carriage pulled up in front of him, and behind the glass windows were Maric’s brown eyes that always suppressed malice.
Crane pressed the half-height bowler hat on his head, and, gripping his stiff cane, mounted it with calm and easy composure, as if the carriage before him had been beckoned to a halt by himself.
He sat down and straightened his bow tie as a gentleman on his way to a banquet.
”Such attire is not fit for battle.” Maric, dressed in a white shirt, black vest, and tight pants, looked him up and down for a few moments and pinched a suddenly furrowed brow.
It was obvious that he still had some doubts about Klein’s strength, and simply chose to trust Sharon.
Klein chuckled with a relaxed air:
”I have different extraordinary abilities and different fighting styles than you, such clothing doesn’t cause any negative impacts, and it even suits me well, for example, it has many pockets, and can hold different items in different places, so as not to take the wrong one in a hurry and bury my life in a ridiculous blunder.”
As he spoke, he pulled out the remaining three sedatives from one of the hidden pockets he had sewn into it – special sedatives made by the “pharmacist”!
As soon as he spoke, a figure sketched out quickly from a position beside the window on the other side of the car.
A figure in a long black court dress and a small fedora.
This was none other than the Fae Pathway’s Sequence 5 powerhouse, “Spiteful Soul” Sharon.
”You’re explaining too much.” Sharon’s azure blue eyes looked at Klein and said in a fluttering tone, “It’s not natural enough.”
…… I’m just trying to gradually get into the performance state …… Klein gave a response with two dry laughs:
”Probably because I’m a little nervous.”
Not waiting for Sharon to speak again, he handed the three tranquilizers to Maric:
”Get yourself a chance to drink them.”
”I’m sure you’re more experienced than I am, and won’t drink too soon, or too late, or too little or too much.”
Maric said as he looked at the sealed and clear glass test tube and gently shook the liquid inside:
”Two and a half, any more and I’ll be really sedated and won’t want to do anything for a short while.”
”Very good.” Klein praised and turned to Sharon, “Have you finalized the ambush site?”
Sharon nodded gently:
”We are on our way there.”
She did not directly reveal the intended battle location to Klein.
Very cautious, very careful well …… Klein thought about it and turned to ask:
”Will you be harmed by the purification?”
”‘Walkers’ will, and so will I when I turn into my spirit state.” Sharon answered very succinctly.
That is to say, when the “spiteful souls” of Sequence 5 are still in a physical state, purification can hardly produce an effect …… Klein asked thoughtfully afterward:
”What about exorcism?”
”What about demon hunting?”
Because she was dealing with a powerful person from the same path, Sharon did not hide it:
”Demon hunting will damage our bodies, and exorcism can damage both the physical and spiritual bodies, but neither is deadly enough.”
Klein sketched a smile and exhaled:
”I see.”
He thought for a moment, weighing his options before asking again:
”Do you feel the power of purification and exorcism now?”
”No.” Maric replied hoarsely from beside him.
Very well, the Spiritual Cage mutated from the Spiritual Wall can indeed isolate the effects of the Sun Brooch, but I’m so hot. …… Klein let out a secret sigh and turned to confirm:
”‘Grieving Soul’ Steve, ‘Walking Corpse’ Jason and ‘Werewolf’ Tyrell, besides the ‘Crimson Moon Coronet’, what other magical items are there? ‘, what other magical items, or extraordinary weapons are there?”
”We’re not sure.” Marich pinched his brow once again, looking a little annoyed.
With the big battle looming, it was inevitable that he, who was already suppressing his malice and desire, would have some emotional fluctuations.
Sharon listened quietly and replied in a tone that did not see any ripples:
”Affected by the ‘Crimson Moon Coronation’, Jason and Tyr will be in a more frantic state.”
”Even if they have magical items, they don’t have the sanity to use them.”
”Unless it’s a passive type.” Maric added, “And for the ‘werewolf’, the hand claw is his extraordinary weapon, as it is for me, as it is for Tyr, as it is for Jason, that cuts through steel and is self-poisoning.”
Klein’s eyes rolled slightly and he nodded:
”Okay, I have no more questions.”
The wagon raced on through the night when passersby had thinned out, the wheels occasionally running over puddles and splashing tiny stains.
After ten minutes or so, Maric had the driving walker strangle the reins.
Klein looked out the glass window and saw a place where dilapidated buildings cascaded gloomily, while the sound of rushing water came from a short distance away.
”This is the year-old abandoned and soon to be remodeled West Byron Dockyard, our intended ambush site is in its warehouse area.” Marich opened his mouth to introduce it.
Abandoned Sibirang Dockyard …… If anything really goes wrong, the Tasok River is the best escape route …… According to my previous survey, going out from here and heading northwest about 2 kilometers away, there is a “Leverage Church”, belonging to the god of steam and machinery …… Klein quickly recalled the surrounding situation.
He got out of the carriage, arranged his clothes in a leisurely manner, took his cane, and followed Sharon and Maric into the soon-to-be-converted dockyard.
After walking for about five or six minutes, they came to a clearing surrounded by several warehouses.
The dirt here was dark and brown, withered weeds fell in various places, while a wooden crate lay quietly in a secluded, dimly lit corner.
”That’s the dynamite you wanted.” Maric pointed out.
Klein nodded:
”Aren’t you guys afraid some hobo will steal it?”
”Those walkers of mine sleep underground here, and they’ll scare anyone away should they enter.” Maric pointed to a few more places individually, “Avoid them when you plant the bomb.”
”No problem.” Klein nodded with a light smile and turned to ask, “If I use my purification and exorcism abilities now, will it hurt those little ones of yours?”
”No, the sleeping state of them is equivalent to a dead body, and there’s also a thick layer of dirt blocking them.” Marich replied in the affirmative.
Sharon looked around the room before saying in a rare and talkative voice:
”You do your preparations here, and we’ll go draw the enemy in.”
”This won’t take more than thirty minutes, so please make good time.”
”After you’ve made your preparations, hide inside a random warehouse, don’t rush out and be patient.”
”No matter how menacing the scene is, you treat it as normal.”
”Wait until I become weak and the ‘Crimson Moon Coronet’ appears, then you will use that ‘eye’ to look for Steve and launch a surprise attack on him, and I will use my magical items to match you. ”
Klein listened attentively and let out a low chuckle:
”A very simple plan.”
”The simpler the plan the more effective it is.” Sharon responded calmly.
Maric pinched his forehead and shook his head as he said:
”Steve’s not a stupid guy, and a complicated plan can go completely bankrupt with the slightest problem.”
With the exchange complete, Sharon’s figure disappeared in an instant, and Maric left the docking bay at a fast run.
Seeing them leave, Klein took out a small square iron box from his coat pocket, on top of which was a layer of spiritual “film”, which was the “Spiritual Cage” derived from the “Spiritual Wall”. This is the “spiritual cage” derived from the “spiritual wall”.
This is the “Spiritual Cage” derived from the “Spiritual Wall”, which can isolate the effects of certain magical items on the outside world to a certain extent, but it cannot ameliorate the negative effects on the bearer.
Of course, the kind of too powerful or too bizarre sealing objects, but also absolutely not “spiritual cage” can deal with, that requires a special corresponding special sealing environment.
Four warehouses, overgrown with weeds, the ground is a little muddy because of the previous rain …… Klein pulled out a note and casually shook his hand.
Snap!
That note of paper quickly tensed up, hard as if it was a plate of iron.
Holding this note, Klein quickly dug a very shallow hole in the center of the clearing and buried the small square iron box in his hand, separated from the outside world by only a thin layer of soil.
Immediately after that, he took out a stick of dynamite from the wooden box, and buried it in different corners and different warehouses.
The last few remaining sticks, he buried all of them near the center.
After all this, he took out his revolver and once again adjusted the ratio of bullets, “Purification” 3, “Exorcism” 2.
Tucking the revolver into his underarm gun pouch, Klein straightened his clothes and made his way to the gap between the two warehouses, dropping a paper man there, on top of the planted bomb.
He looked around once more, then took out another square metal box, lifted the “spiritual cage”, took out the dark golden brooch in the shape of a sunbird, and solemnly put it on his left chest.
Phew …… Klein exhaled, left the place, went outside, threw away some inconspicuous things, and lit a fire to burn the used note.
Upon his return, he climbed to the top of one of the warehouses and ducked into the shadows.
Reaching up to count and identify the various charms, pure dews, and herbal powders, Klein touched the iron cigarette case and snapped his fingers.
The paper figure he had previously dropped in a location sandwiched between two warehouses instantly stood up and transformed into a gentleman in a long black double-breasted tuxedo, half-height silk bowler hat, and a stiff, solid cane.
The gentleman’s position was quite remote and hidden, and it would have been difficult for anyone coming in from the outside to see it.
And with it in its place, Crane’s figure disappeared completely out of sight.
However, his vision was not affected in any way, and he could clearly see the path leading to this open space.
Even if he had already prepared himself, even if he had experienced many battles, at this moment, Klein was still a bit fearful and apprehensive.
Even the best performances could be seen through!
Moreover, opposite him was a Sequence 5 powerhouse with a magical item! There was also a Sequence 6 and a Sequence 7!
”This is the state of every magician before they go on stage, right?” Klein took a silent breath, suppressing all the emotions inside and the hot flashes in his body.
Tonight, the scarlet moon had been covered by clouds, and there was only a slight shimmering light in the clearing.
It wasn’t long before Klein saw three figures approaching at a very fast speed.
One in front, one in the center, and one behind!