Part Two: The Faceless Man Chapter 196 – December
What’s this? Asking me to check myself again? Klein almost suspected that this was a deliberate test by the other party.
Organizations that use tarot cards as symbols are indeed interesting, I also think so, but I don’t want to betray myself …… By the way, the matter of Karpin is obviously not simple, he has a full four extraordinary people to protect him, behind him, there must exist a not so small power, what’s the difference between investigating this case and getting involved in the dumping of the upper class society? Er, this is not something that Sherlock Moriarty should know …… Klein revealed a thoughtful expression and said with deliberation:
”Trying to find a mysterious organization isn’t easy, and it’s very dangerous.”
Talim seemed to anticipate his answer and laughed:
”Sherlock, there is no need for you to take risks, what that big man means is to pay more attention and collect more appropriate intelligence or rumors, here is 5 pounds in cash, it’s the money he gave you for your activities, even if you didn’t harvest any valuable information, he won’t let you return it, and once you get useful clues, he’ll pay for them one by one and reimburse you for what you’ve spent on the whole process. ”
Such a good deal? That big shot valued this matter ah …… Did he have a relationship with the forces behind Karpin, or was he hoping to find the mysterious organization that used tarot cards as a code name to do things for him? Reimbursement …… It’s really been a long time since I’ve heard someone promise me this kind of thing …… The other party’s words have been said to such an extent, a private detective if he still refuses, then it would seem too suspicious …… And investigating something like yourself should obviously be in your own hands …… Klein hesitated for a few seconds and said:
”Okay, I’ll try my best.”
He accepted the five one-pound denomination bills handed to him by Talim without ceremony, intending to provide a plausible lead every week or two.
”Wasn’t the Aurora Club looking for the Fool? “The Fool is clearly a tarot card! I hope that the big man will go all the way to get rid of Mr. A. …… Klein’s mind is gradually getting some ideas.
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The underground section of St. Samuel’s Church.
The “Requiem Master” Souster gathered his team together to discuss what to do next.
He looked at Leonard Mitchell, who had ink hair and green pupils, and opened his mouth half inquisitively and half inquisitively:
”If you are given the responsibility, how do you intend to investigate those two Tarot Ritual related cases?”
Leonard raised his hand to comb his hair and smiled:
”First, follow that previous idea and reverse to track down the people or organizations that are looking for ‘Fool’ believers, they might know something, second, re-investigate the previous two cases and put all the people involved on the list, regardless of whether they are suspected or not! After that, rely on the ‘Nightmare’s’ ability to question and rule out all of them, the devil may be hiding in the details, in the seemingly unlikely.”
Thorst gave a grin:
”I’ve looked through the files, these two cases involve a lot of people, each living in different places, it’s quite difficult to re-examine them, and some of them are extraordinary people active in the underground world, they know how to hide themselves, there’s no way for us to get a hold of their whereabouts, if we investigate them according to your idea, it would take more than just one of our squads, the church would have to put in at least five more people. The church would have to put in at least five more Sequence 7 night watchers and the corresponding support staff.”
”We are responsible for focusing on the case of summoning demons.” Another Red Glove reminded Leonard.
Leonard didn’t see the annoyance and gave a low chuckle:
”I know, I’m just offering my opinion, it’s up to Captain Sost to decide whether to adopt it or not, and to what extent.”
He paused, giving a puzzled expression:
”I’m puzzled as to why those two Tarot Ritual related cases weren’t prioritized higher, the former both involve incidents of evil gods attempting to descend now, and I don’t know how many times more serious it is than simply summoning demons.”
Solstice took a sip of his coffee and answered slowly:
”The Night Watchers have limited manpower, so the cases must be divided into certain priorities, and that hidden organization represented by the Tarot Card has not shown any obvious malice towards us so far, and their actions have, in a sense, helped us instead, for example, by disrupting the ‘True Creator’ ‘s descent, for example, letting us know that Karpin, the human trafficker, is not simple and is hiding a great secret behind him.”
Speaking of this, he sketched the corners of his mouth and said:
”Maybe they can even help us find out more bad stuff.
”Of course, the necessary investigations must definitely be there, no one can guarantee that that hidden organization won’t make an enemy of us in the future.”
”I understand, Captain Souster, let’s focus on the case of summoning demons.” Leonard said sincerely.
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The winter days in Berkland were always inseparable from fireplaces and fog, and time flew by in such a cold and gray feeling.
It seemed that in just a twinkling of an eye, there was still half a month left before the New Year.
Klein extinguished the charcoal in the fireplace and pulled on a double-breasted tweed coat over his crimson wool undershirt.
Nearly three weeks ago, Repard finally got the patent for the pedal car and started to look for a suitable second round investor, in which steam-powered car tycoon Flammy Cage expressed some interest.
After several contacts, the three parties are about to do the final negotiation today.
And in this month or so, Klein has had an uneventful life, with the help of investigating the case, digesting the magic potion in a step-by-step fine and tedious manner, and now it is just one larger active performance away from complete completion.
If there was nothing too pressing, it was possible not to venture out for another month, and that was about it …… Klein’s thoughts fretted as he removed the half-height silk bowler hat from the coat rack, and smoothed the folds with a brush and handkerchief to remove the dust.
The January 4th gathering to which that badge Llanerus had left behind pointed was not one he had any certainty of attending.
In the meantime, the “Tarot Club” was still held as often as once a week, and Klein got a few pages of Roselle’s early diary, witnessing the other party’s transformation from a weakling who could only fantasize but didn’t dare to act on his fantasies to a playboy who actively hunted.
Other than that, he has almost no other gains, “werewolf” extraordinary characteristics although through the “world” to the “upside down man” to sell, but involving more than a thousand pounds of money business, obviously not so easy to achieve, and the “werewolf” extraordinary characteristics of the “world” to the “upside down man” to sell, but involving more than a thousand pounds of money business, obviously not so easy to achieve. It is not so easy to achieve, and the “werewolf” cursed characteristics also deterred many interested parties.
However, a few days ago at the tarot party, “hanging man” told “the world”, said he contacted a steam church “craftsmen”, the other party is obviously a bit impressed.
”Hopefully, I can get it done this week …… Mr. ‘Inverted Man’ needs the ‘Wind Favourite’ formula hasn’t got a clue yet! …… “Klein packed up his belongings, took his cane, put on his hat, and walked out of the room–“Wind Favors” magic potion formula belongs to Sequence 6 and is not so easy to encounter. It is not so easy to meet, “hanging man” Alger waited for more than a month, but also failed to hear the good news.
Audrey “Justice”, after a long period of observation and testing, finally got the recognition of the “Psychological Alchemy Society”, she reported to Mr. “Fool”, saying that she should be able to formally join the secret organization this week. She reported to the “Fool” that she should be able to officially join the secret organization this week, and hoped to be blessed in advance to avoid accidents, and for this reason, she was prepared to scavenge the “Psychological Alchemy Society” to dedicate at least ten pages of Rossel’s diary to Mr. “Fool”, and did not need any payment.
As for the dragon specimen in Duke Negan’s treasure trove, she had confirmed that it was the “Thousand Faces Hunter”, but the problem was that it was just a specimen, with no corresponding extraordinary characteristics or flowing blood.
The 2,000 pounds she owed to Mr. Fool’s dependents would not be repaid until February or March of the following year, as she would be able to dispose of a portion of her property after the New Year’s Eve ball, but she would still be subject to parental supervision and would not be able to sell it as she pleased, and she was still short of Viscount Grayling’s final payment. enough time to conceal the fund-raising.
The “magician” Forsyth, through the help of the “inverted man”, finally obtained the “blood of the deep-sea marlin”, for which she paid the other party 320 pounds, and her savings were then reduced to 120 pounds. 120 pounds.
To make up for the loss, and for the “spirit-eater’s stomach pouch”, she starts to work furiously on her new book, which quickly takes shape as a story of adventure, love, travelogue, storms, and pirates.
Her correspondence with Dorian Gray has continued uninterrupted, and he has recently indicated that he will be coming to Birkeland to pay his respects to Anneliese, Laboro and Lawrence.
Derek “The Sun” has followed the advice of “The Inverted Man” and has behaved in an uncharacteristic manner, continuing his daily patrols, accumulating merit, and not attempting any rituals.
He skillfully pretended to sleep at every Tarot party, not revealing any problems for the time being, and he would intermittently catch up on his sleep so that he wouldn’t be suspected of certain things that appeared to be regular.
According to him, Elder Lovia “The Shepherd” did not leave the bottom of the tower after seven days, and remains there for unknown reasons.
”Mr. A of the Aurora Club’s search for the Fool’s followers and dependents failed to yield any valuable clues under Klein’s intention to keep a low profile, and those extraordinary people who knew the Fool’s honorable name understood that the Fool’s name was the only one that could be used for the purpose. Those extraordinary people who knew the name of the “Fool” understood that they should not recite this kind of thing casually, and they certainly did not have the courage to pray to an existence suspected of being an evil god until they were in a desperate situation.
”Emlin said last time that there is a clue to the corresponding material, maybe soon can be confirmed, but the problem is that I do not have enough money ah ……” Klein mumbled silently, carrying a cane, walked to the door of the lawyer Jürgen.
After pulling the doorbell, he took two steps back, of his own accord, instinctively.
It didn’t take long for the door to open and old Mrs. Doris, hale and hearty, opened her arms to give Klein a warm hug.
”Oh, that doctor you referred me to last time was wonderful! I haven’t been this healthy in nearly ten years!” Seeing that Mr. Detective was standing farther away, Doris could only retract her arms and turn to words to express her elation and feelings.
Klein sighed with amusement and helplessness:
”Mrs. Doris, this is the ninth time you’ve said something like that.”
He saw Brody, the black cat, crouching at the top of the coat rack in the back, looking wobbly but keeping his balance.
I can do it …… Klein assessed himself.
”Yes?” Old Mrs. Doris asked suspiciously in return.
She whirled around and put the question out of her mind, grinning:
”Here to see Jürgen?”
Klein broke into a smile:
”Yes.”
Negotiating something like this would definitely require the help of a professional lawyer.