บท 174: New Storm

Seemed like it wasn't too good to give silver accessories to the Sanguine… Besides, Roselle had done so before. Could it be that the emperor was expressing his dissatisfaction over the fact that the Sanguine didn't send a Beauty Goddess to help?

After lampooning inwardly, Ebner picked up the handbag that contained a lot of jewelry. He planned on "sacrificing" it to Klein the next time he transacted with the Tarot Club members so that he could return it to Miss Justice. This way, he could save on the cost of "sacrificing" the materials.

Bishop Utravsky ended his prayer and sent Hazel back underground before returning. He looked down at him and said gently,

"I already know why you're here. That item isn't dangerous to you, nor is it the setup of some deity. However, you have to use it as little as possible."

These words directly blocked Ebner's question. After a while, he heaved a sigh of relief and thought, "Is Lilith very free every day? Why did she send an oracle over such a small matter… Does she really think highly of me? How did I gain her favor?"

However, since the necklace wasn't dangerous, he could really get Mr. Fool to help investigate its origins…

Previously, he was still a little worried that The Fool might face a deity because of this, even though the other party would seek death this weekend to see the Eternal Blazing Sun's "appearance."

As for the scheme behind the necklace's true owner? With Earth Mother memorizing the book, he was actually no longer afraid.

Besides, once a Fallen Morning Star was caught in the gray fog, all his plans would fall through.

Bishop Utravsky, who had sparse eyebrows, light blue eyes, and a few obvious wrinkles, saw that he was much more relaxed. He smiled and said, "In the afternoon, Skade came over and talked about your ball at the villa."

Ebner snapped out of his daze and casually asked, "Is he here to send you an invitation?"

Bishop Utravsky shook his head gently and said with a smile, "He's here to seek my remedy. After all, this is his first time being a butler."

"A remedy? Did something happen to him?" Ebner asked curiously. He did not receive any reports about this when he went to the villa in the morning.

"Is it because of your invitation list… I heard that you invited many unmarried ladies?" the bishop asked with a smile.

"Yeah, what's wrong with that? I invited a lot of men too…" Ebner said after some thought.

Didn't Member of Parliament Macht also invite the unmarried Ma'am Daly? There's no taboo, right?

"If you already have a wife, or if your mother and other female seniors are around, or if you even have sisters, that's fine. But… have you ever thought about who will receive the ladies when they arrive? Your banquet lacks a hostess to entertain female guests," Bishop Utravsky said gently.

This… seems to be a problem… Ebner finally realized what was wrong.

Speaking of which, the banquet itself was a cover for Xio to come into contact with The Fool's honorific name. The reason why so many people were invited was to lower Xio's guard further, allowing her to unknowingly recite the ancient Hermes name in the atmosphere of the banquet.

As for the preparations for the banquet, he didn't care at all. He subconsciously felt that Xio or Fors could help him entertain the female guests, but now that he thought about it carefully, it was indeed inappropriate… Although they were good friends, he couldn't just treat them as mistresses.

This was not a class reunion in his previous life, but a formal social gathering in this era. He had to follow the rules.

Otherwise, there was a high chance that he would be reported in the tabloids tomorrow… However, there was a high chance that he would not have a good reputation this time.

"It's also Lady Skade's first time doing such a job, so she only realized what was wrong after sending out the invitation. She asked her husband to come to me to seek a solution," the bishop said with a chuckle.

"Have you thought of a solution?" Ebner asked diffidently.

"It's very simple. Just find an older and famous person to host the banquet on your behalf… However, this way, the main character of the banquet won't be you. Furthermore, the scale of the guests will increase. Can you accept it?" Bishop Utravsky asked while giving a solution.

"That won't be a problem…" Ebner breathed a sigh of relief, thinking: Anyway, his main goal wasn't to increase his social network.

"In that case, I'll get Member of Parliament Macht and his wife to help you host this banquet in a while… Heh heh, I believe they will agree because I'll be bringing Hazel with me when the time comes. It will be a good opportunity for them to meet." Bishop Utravsky nodded.

In fact, it's to turn my good friend gathering into your preaching banquet, right? Is this taking advantage of the fact that the Church of Storms owes the Forsaken One a favor and crazily playing the sidelines?

Ebner grumbled, but outwardly expressed gratitude to the half-giant bishop.

After that, Ebner especially looked at the preaching platform in front of him and realized that there was no new transcribed diary on it. He then bade farewell to the bishop in disappointment and left the Harvest Church.

At the same time, in the storage room behind the Harvest Church, a handsome, devilish-looking man who was standing in a corner like a statue in a red shirt and black turtleneck suddenly opened his eyes.

He raised his head and looked to the north with a hint of mockery on his lips. He thought to himself, That old dragon's luck is as bad as ever. He doesn't have any knowledge when it comes to scheming… If he didn't have the knowledge to make 'arrangements' with 'His' arrangements, 'His' previous plans would have long been discovered by that person… Even though he died once, 'He' still doesn't know that person well enough.

…

North Borough, Bellette Street.

Fors opened the invitation Xio had brought back and tsked. "Ebner has finally moved into his new residence? And it's a garden villa? When did he become so rich?"

"It seems to be a house gifted to the Church of Earth Mother by the Church of Storms. Ebner is only looking after it on behalf of the Church of Earth Mother."

"The Church of Earth Mother treats him so well? He isn't even a believer of the Earth Mother, is he?" Fors said enviously before changing the topic "indignantly." By the way, Xio, Viscount Glaint came to me today. He wishes for us to bring him to the Beyonder trading gathering held by Mr. A the day after tomorrow night. Yes, Miss Audrey might come along. "

"No problem. I'll protect them." Xio nodded solemnly. This was something she had promised, so she naturally wouldn't go back on her word.

Although she had now joined MI9 and had the hope of investigating the truth behind her father's case, Miss Audrey's line couldn't be severed. It would definitely be helpful to build a good relationship with her.

Moreover, she had a good impression of that kind lady and was willing to be friends with her.

…

Cherwood Borough, in the villa of the timber merchant, Lester.

Miss Irene and her lover, Detective Zreal, had just finished a "fierce battle." While cleaning herself, she said casually, "I've already found out the time and address of Mr. A's party through my friends… Honey, do you want to know?"

"Of course I do, my beautiful Miss Irene." Detective Zreal brightened at the suggestion. He didn't want to miss any clues about the possible second-generation difference machine.

"Well, then, dear detective, what can you bring me?" asked Miss Irene, as she straightened her clothes and smiled at the detective, who was still smoking in bed.

Detective Zreal thought for a moment and asked, "I heard that you've been asking about the Hero Detective recently? Do you want to know him?"

"Of course I do! I boasted in front of my friends that I would invite Detective Bryan to my party… But that useless Evan can't do anything!" Irene was immediately interested and scolded her current boyfriend.

"That young man from the cafe manager's house? I think he really has feelings for you…" Detective Zreal said first, then sighed and changed his words. "Forget it, I won't persuade you… Anyway, I received an invitation to Detective Bryan's banquet at his new residence. Do you want to come with me?"

"Of course, darling, you're much more reliable than the kid in the cafe!" Irene threw herself into his arms and kissed him. Then she organized her words and said, "I heard that Mr. A's party will be held this Thursday night. The specific address is in Queens… Well, I'll take you there then."

"Very good. Detective Bryan's banquet is tomorrow night, so there's no need for conflict." After Detective Zreal finished speaking, he felt that he had recovered enough strength to stand up.

…

In the Intis embassy, under the service of Robert, the Wind-blessed, who had put on makeup, Marionettist Rosago was eating supper while reading a newspaper.

When he saw the news of the acquisition, he was taken aback for a second before he silently muttered to himself,

"Mr. A's gathering is scheduled for the night after tomorrow?"