Part 4 The Undead Chapter 43 Utilization

　　Viscount Stelford …… the royal family’s chief of court guards …… From this position, it seems that there is indeed a shadow of a certain faction of the royal family behind the Great Haze incident in Berkland, and as for who it is, it is yet to be investigated… …Klein couldn’t spare a hand to verify Tris’ answer for the time being, and could only let Seniol heave a sigh and said:

　　”It’s a little hard to believe that you told me the clue so easily.”

　　Tris said with a few snickers and a hint of self-deprecation:

　　”Because it’s a good thing for me to see that you and the forces you represent are interested in what the Crown is really up to against those guys behind the scenes, and if I can bring you into conflict with them by providing some valid clues that will bring the real conspirators to the surface, I’d be more than happy to do so, it would help me get my revenge, and in a big way. ”

　　According to this logic, does the reverse equally suggest that I can also use you to drive you to investigate this matter and fish out the real black hand hidden behind the curtain, thus allowing my own forces to remain hidden in a safe and covert place until I have valid information …… Huh, aren’t these words from Tris just now inducing me to engage in limited cooperation with her and voluntarily Become a “de-miner” to uncover the truth …… She showed her own value of being used …… She was afraid that I would eventually decide to kill her… …Klein read what Tris was really trying to say, and manipulated the Spirit to say:

　　”Fair enough, I should do the same.

　　”I don’t think I need to threaten or tempt you, you’ll try to reach out to Viscount Sturford yourself once your injuries have healed.”

　　Tris ticked off the corner of her mouth:

　　”I just hope it’s not a man he likes.”

　　It’s not like there’s no way around it, if you already have Sequence 5, consider switching to Sequence 4 “Iron Blooded Knight” of the “Hunter” pathway …… Also, have you forgotten your past self? Why are you getting so used to applying the “Happiness”? Why are you getting more and more used to applying the “Pleasure Witch” ability against men …… Klein made a couple of snide remarks, making Seniol laugh:

　　”That’s not a problem, you can show him pictures of your old self.”

　　Tris was stunned for a moment, her expression taking on a slightly twisted state, with the feeling of shame buried deep in her heart being dug up alive and exposed to the sunlight.

　　Her pretty eyes then clouded over with a layer of anger stemming from her shame, and her face, pale from her injury, instantly rose to a reddish color.

　　Tris quickly collected herself and let out a heave, saying in a low voice:

　　”As expected of an ‘Admiral above Blood’, you really do have a deep enough understanding of the Witch Path.”

　　She wasn’t sure before, I thought that the Witch Sect and the Rose School had cooperated, so she believed that the “General of Blood” knew the secrets of the “Assassin” pathway, and that’s why she made that joke… …Either way, it’s not nice to mock someone’s gender… …… Well, it fits the “General of Blood” persona… …… Master of Secret Puppets! One of the rules is “Remember, every doll has its own setting”? The reason why Tris mentioned the previous photo just now seems to be simply venting her joy and excitement of torturing and getting rid of an enemy, and didn’t pay special attention to the details in the description …… Klein nodded his head thoughtfully and manipulated Seignior to say:

　　”At my level, one always learns quite a few hidden secrets.”

　　Without continuing the topic, he turned to:

　　”How do I contact you?

　　”I may be able to provide some assistance in your investigation of Viscount Stepford.”

　　Tris brought her hand up to her ear and grabbed a handful of dark, smooth hair, then the ghostly blue shards of ice coalesced and sliced a lock off.

　　She whirled around and spread out the palm holding the strand of black hair, allowing dark, silent flames to emerge and burn a single strand to ash.

　　Instead of being blown up by the chilly winds of the sewers, these ashes contracted inward and converged into a gluey black mass.

　　”Apply them evenly to the mirror, I’ll know you’re looking for me, and I’ll subsequently use that mirror to communicate with you.” With a flick of her wrist, Tris threw the glue-like black things towards “General above the Blood” Seniole, “This can be used about five times, it’s enough.”

　　Since Seniole was only a secret puppet, Klein didn’t worry at all about accidentally letting him catch the black gooey thing, looked at it for a few moments, and casually stuffed it into his clothing pocket.

　　Tris was silent for a few seconds and bit her lower lip:

　　”How do I contact you if I need some help?”

　　This is a problem …… Klein would like to let the other party directly summon the messenger lady Renette Tignicole, anyway, after Tris just need to inquire about the recent situation of the “General above the blood”, will be able to know that this resentful soul behind the Gelman Sparrow, this is something that can not be hidden! This is something that can’t be hidden.

　　After a few seconds of consideration, he decided to be cautious, thinking that it wouldn’t be too late to change his contact information when Tris really found out.

　　After all, this is not a trustworthy person …… She may indeed have genuine intentions to avenge Prince Edzak, but most likely she also contains other purposes, such as, also avenging herself …… Klein let Seniole look around the circle and said:

　　”This sewer harbors a number of secrets, and I come here often enough for you to leave any help you need in writing.

　　”If it’s urgent and too late to get to it, you can contact the one who was just here first and ask him to come here and leave a message.”

　　Tris nodded slowly:

　　”Good.”

　　Seeing that the exchange was almost done, Klein was ready to let the Secret Puppet Seignior leave.

　　At that moment, his “eyes” swept over Tris’ hands and realized that the sapphire ring, which was comparable to a “0” level seal, was missing!

　　I noticed it just now, and thought that she had changed her hand and finger, but it was really gone. …… So, it seems that she paid a small price for escaping from Prince Edzak’s Red Rose Manor, and freeing herself from the control of Ince Zangwill and “0-08”. The price is not small! The mark left by the “Original Witch” on her body also disappeared? Klein thought for a moment, and made “General Blood” Seignior laugh:

　　”One more thing.

　　”Which evil god did you sell your soul to?”

　　Tris said as she looked deeply at the middle-aged man in front of her:

　　”The Original Witch.”

　　…… Didn’t you want to get rid of that weird state in the first place? Didn’t you want to become less and less like yourself? How come you’re walking back? Didn’t you know that when they renamed you Trischke, they intended you to be the vessel of the Original Witch? No, she really doesn’t know, she doesn’t even understand the significance of the title of Chick …… used all her strength to escape from her destiny, but further integrated into her destiny …… Klein at this moment, he actually felt an inexplicable fear of destiny and the gods.

　　He barely let Seniol laugh:

　　”It’s hard for me to believe you when you answer so easily.”

　　Tris’s eyes misted a little and she smiled to herself:

　　”Because it’s a question to me, not a secret.

　　”One more person who knows about it may have one more hope of solving the problem, even if it’s a very slim one, but it’s better than nothing.”

　　Solve the problem at the same time the probability will also solve you …… Klein did not say more, thoughtfully said:

　　”When you are close to Viscount Stepford, close to those guys hiding behind the curtain, pay attention to yourself if you often have encountered coincidental things.”

　　The deeper the investigation into the Great Haze of Berkland went the more likely it was that it would be noticed by Ince Zangwill and “0-08”!

　　”Coincidence ……” Tris froze and repeated the word.

　　At this moment, she recalled the coincidences she encountered at the Red Rose Manor.

　　In the midst of her thoughts, she looked up and across the room, only to find that “General Blood” Seignior, wearing a dark red jacket and an outdated tricorn hat, had long since disappeared.

　　……

　　The next morning, Klein woke up on time and put on his coat with the help of his valet, Richardson.

　　Just as he arrived at the dining room, he saw Walter standing at the door, waiting respectfully.

　　”Sir, your schedule today is mainly to attend afternoon tea at Senator Macht’s house.” Walter dutifully reminded his employer.

　　He was quaintly serious and meticulous, no different from usual, and it was completely impossible to tell that he had been inside the sewers in the middle of the night yesterday.

　　Klein nodded with a smile and said as if nothing had happened:

　　”I haven’t forgotten.”

　　He then went into the dining room and enjoyed the food that was still exquisite but was starting to get repetitive.

　　Breakfast doesn’t have enough variety ah …… Klein concentrated on finishing his meal, put down his knife and fork, and sighed:

　　”I miss home a bit, have the chef prepare a dixie pie tomorrow.”

　　”Yes sir, I should have thought of that earlier.” Housekeeper Tanea responded apologetically.

　　Klein waved his hand, signaling that she didn’t need to be concerned, and then went for a walk in the garden.

　　That done, he returned to the third floor to read the rest of the newspaper he had just read until Vahana, the etiquette teacher, arrived.

　　Still well-dressed and elegant, Wahana smiled and said to Dawn Dantes:

　　”I heard that you are going to enjoy afternoon tea at Madame Liana’s today, so the focus of this lesson is afternoon tea etiquette ……”

　　Klein kept his smile and listened intently, and asked questions from time to time.

　　Two quarters of an hour later, the butler Walter knocked on the door and came in:

　　”Sir, the servant from Senator Macht’s house just came over and said that today’s afternoon tea event has been canceled because Lady Liana’s daughter, Miss Hazel, is sick, and she is very sorry and hopes to invite you again next week.”

　　Hazel was sick? Because of last night’s shock? If it was an ordinary person, this is not impossible, but an extraordinary person, an extraordinary person with enhanced physical qualities, the probability is very small ah ……

　　Moreover, Hazel has obviously not yet seen the out-of-control changes brought about by the magic potion, and her mental state is still quite healthy, so much so that she behaves in a superior manner and has no sense of fear, and even if there is a shock, it is not so much so that she is psychologically ill …… Disease …… Sequence 5 of the Magical Woman’s Pathway Can Infect those around them with disease ……

　　Last night, Tris sensed a stranger entering the sewers and quietly spread the disease? The “Spirit” state of Seignior can’t be infected, so I didn’t notice …… It’s not that big of a problem, Hazel didn’t stay in the disease environment for long, she just didn’t recover quickly because of the shock… …It seems that Tris has really been promoted to Sequence 5 …… Klein nodded gently:

　　”Give my regards to Ms. Hazel.”