Chapitre 130: Parasite
That night, Ebner and Xio met at the place they had agreed to meet and told her what had happened in the past two days with a choice.
Xio was somewhat depressed after hearing that because she still couldn't help.
Ebner didn't comfort her either, because he felt the same way… It was difficult for him to deal with a Witch, let alone a Demoness of Afflictions who had a deity as her helper.
Following that, seeing that it was getting late, Ebner handed the second copy of the Feast of Blood to Xio before bidding her farewell and taking a public carriage back to Detective Isengard's house.
As soon as he entered, he was called to the office by the teacher.
"I found out which court noble the badge on that carriage belonged to," Detective Isengard Stanton took a puff and said slowly.
Ebner almost failed to react when he heard this. However, he recalled that at Inspector Wayne's funeral, a troublemaker had said that the inspector had been killed by a woman in a carriage using poison, and the badge on the carriage belonged to a royal.
"That's because almost all the nobles in the palace are loyal to the Loen royal family. They aren't very passionate about socializing, making them appear rather mysterious. Therefore, I spent a few days to figure out the origins of that badge." With that said, Detective Isengard flicked the ashes in his pipe before continuing, "It belongs to the Court Count Lorena family."
"Lorena House?" Ebner searched his memory to make sure the name hadn't appeared in the original. And he hadn't seen it in the firm's dossier.
"The ancestor of the Lorena family was once a servant of William I, the 'founder' and 'protector'. He was conferred the title because he saved the lives of the royal family members on the battlefield. He has always been loyal to the Augustus family," Detective Isengard explained simply to his student.
The Loen royal family and the Demoness Sect had a secret deal, so it was reasonable for a Demoness to borrow a palace earl's carriage…
However, I don't have the means to investigate a palace earl… Should I ask Prince Edessak? Yes, I might be able to tell the Forsaken One. That would be a good direction to investigate.
In addition, he could commission an investigation from Miss Justice at the Tarot Club tomorrow.
With this in mind, Ebner gradually came up with a plan. He nodded at his teacher and said, "I'll investigate it." He still remembered the solemn expression on Detective Isengard's face when he wanted him to investigate the truth behind Inspector Wayne's death.
…
Monday morning
Empress Borough, in Earl Hall's luxurious villa.
"Why are you visiting so early?" Audrey looked at the sky outside before looking at Viscount Glaint.
Glaint looked around and only saw a golden retriever squatting beside him. He lowered his voice and said,
"I was going to the racecourse, but I met Kance on the way. He told me something very interesting. Really interesting. I thought I'd pass by here, so I came to share it with you."
"What is it?" Audrey asked with interest.
Glaint replied without paying attention to the words,
"You know about the assassination attempt at the headquarters of the Daily Observer on Friday night, right? It was the case that Detective Bryan discovered and successfully stopped… There's more to that case!"
Of course I do. According to Mr. Hanged Man's guess, that detective might very well be a Beyonder. If it wasn't inconvenient, I really wanted to get to know him! Audrey's eyes lit up as she pressed in a reserved manner,
"What follow-up?"
"I'm not too sure about the details. Kance refused to tell me. He only told me that Member of Parliament Macht's daughter was involved in this case and was imprisoned by the Church… It seems like she took on an evil Beyonder as her teacher." Glaint spread his right palm.
An evil teacher… Was Kance telling this to Glaint? Audrey nodded indiscernibly and asked without hiding her curiosity,
"Has the evil Beyonder been captured?"
"No, that Beyonder escaped." Glaint paused for a moment and said, "This is what I'm talking about. Back then, everyone who participated in the capture forgot what they were doing—be it MI9, the Nighthawks of the Church of Evernight, or even a high-ranking deacon of the Red Gloves who carried a holy relic… Just like that, they returned to their 'homes'… Imagine that scene…"
This… just hearing it made one's hair stand on end! What kind of ability could do this?
Yes, I'll ask at the Tarot Club in the afternoon. Mr. Tower and Mr. Hanged Man should know.
This matter is so strange. Perhaps Mr. Fool will be interested…
Many thoughts flashed through her mind as Audrey couldn't help but smile. This was the Beyonder world she yearned for.
"What are you thinking about?" Viscount Glaint, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't help but ask in puzzlement.
Audrey suddenly snapped out of her daze, tilted her head slightly, and smiled.
"Didn't you make me imagine the Nighthawks forgetting their original intentions and returning to the cathedral?"
"Haha." Glaint laughed awkwardly before sighing. "I wonder which pathway's high-level Beyonder that heretic is from. It really matches my imagination of such matters. It's too, too cool! When Hazel is released, I'll definitely ask her."
"Hazel?" Audrey asked curiously when she heard the unfamiliar name.
"That's Member of Parliament Macht's daughter! I heard she's also a Beyonder. Even though she was only used, she's still being imprisoned by the Church." Upon saying that, Glaint looked at Audrey excitedly. "Rush Fors and ask her when I can find my Apothecary formula?"
Audrey widened her eyes slightly and surveyed the area. She suppressed her voice and said,
"Quiet, whisper."
"How can you talk about the potion formula here?"
Glaint smiled without much concern. "Don't worry, it's nothing. I just confirmed that there's only one dog here besides you and me."
Susie subconsciously changed her sitting posture.
…
Backlund North Borough, in a room under Saint Samuel Cathedral.
Daly, who was wearing a black hooded robe and had blue eyeshadow and blush on her face, gave off a strange and cold beauty. She randomly found a seat and picked up the documents on the table.
She swept her gaze over it and her brows relaxed. She asked with a faint smile,
"Parasite?"
"So you guys are being played around like curly-haired baboons in a zoo?"
Sitting at the head of the table, Crestet Cesimir, who had hidden his chin and lips back into his vertical collar, said in a deep voice,
"We don't know enough about the Parasite's powers… I never expected him… No, it should be that she can even steal a person's thoughts.
"Everyone, including MI9 agents, forgot what they were going to do."
"So why are you looking for me?" Madam Daly changed her sitting posture. She was currently a member of the Backlund Nighthawks, and she wasn't affiliated with the Red Gloves. Typically, if there was nothing, she wouldn't seek her help.
"We need more clues… Therefore, I would like you to mediumship Miss Hazel… Although the Mandated Punishers have used similar means on her, I still trust your abilities more," Cesimir said after some deliberation.
"Heh, but I remember that the lady is still imprisoned in the Church of Earth Mother… I don't wish to experience the strength of a giant bishop." Madam Daly laughed and asked, "Have you communicated beforehand?"
"I have a good relationship with Detective Isengard Stanton… According to the intelligence, his student should be someone secretly nurtured by the Church of Earth Mother… Perhaps we can think of a solution through this relationship." As she spoke, Cesimir handed a document to Daly.
Daly took the information and scanned it briefly. Her eyes stopped on one of Ebner's half-body portraits.
"I think I've seen this person somewhere before…"
…
At three in the afternoon, above the endless gray fog, the magnificent palace stood silently.
Ebner, who had come here once again, had just regained his vision when he saw Miss Justice looking at the end of the long mottled table. She greeted him in a light tone,
"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool ~"
Following that, Audrey turned to Ebner and Elger and greeted them.
"Good afternoon, Miss Justice," Ebner replied with a smile.
At this moment, Audrey, who had turned back to look up, suddenly saw an ancient-looking book on the table to The Fool's right.
It lay there quietly, casually, like an ordinary object.
What book is that? To be placed by Mr. Fool's hand, it must be something extraordinary! Perhaps it contains the secrets of a deity? Audrey guessed curiously.
Although Klein couldn't see Audrey's expression, he could still guess her thoughts from the changes in her emotions. He felt that it wasn't in vain that he had kept the book for a few more days and didn't immediately return it to the Tower after checking it…
However, the knowledge in this book was indeed very helpful to him.
Seeing that Mr. Fool had no intention of explaining, Audrey subconsciously glanced at The Hanged Man and Tower and realized that they had also noticed the ancient-looking book.
Mr. Hanged Man's eyes and actions revealed his puzzlement and surprise, as well as his inevitable guesses. After all, a book placed by the mysterious and lofty Mr. Fool definitely wasn't an ordinary item…
Eh? Mr. Tower's reaction is a little strange. He seems quite happy… happy? But not curious… Could it be that he recognizes the book?
Ebner was actually somewhat speechless. He had roughly guessed that Klein was planning on using this as an excuse. As he chuckled inwardly, he spoke first.
"Honorable Mr. Fool, there's no new Roselle diary this time."
He planned on delaying a few times before giving the diary. After all, Mr. Fool's current ability to pay was limited. If he took out too many diary pages, he might not be able to maintain his character profile of "equivalent exchange."
"I don't have to be so worried anymore…"
Upon hearing that, Klein was somewhat disappointed as he exhaled in relief.
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