章節 165: Susie's Suggestion
"The price His Majesty paid?" Audrey repeated and asked in puzzlement, "Why do you say that?"
Alger also cast his gaze over. He had a vague guess that it was related to the Demoness of Agony that Tower had previously investigated.
As for Mr. Fool, he was also filled with curiosity. Having a limited understanding of this world, he was very willing to listen to "Tower" talk about certain things… Although this fellow refused to explain everything completely, just like the evil spirit in Stormwind Mountain Villa.
Seeing that the trio's attention was focused on him, Ebner organized his words and said, "Backlund's Mandated Punishers lost a Wind-blessed in order to capture the Demoness of Afflictions. They lost a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact, and more than half of the team's members were seriously injured… Under such circumstances, how can His Majesty quell the Church of Storms's anger without paying a price? After all, the person who hid the Demoness was a trusted aide of the royal family."
Audrey had previously learned from Susie that the Church of Storms had forced His Majesty to execute Earl Lorena, but she didn't know that there was such an inside story. At that moment, she couldn't help but be enlightened. "No wonder the Church of Storms seems so domineering…"
The Wind-blessed died in battle? Was it Robert, Matthew, or McConnor? Captain Kuhn was also seriously injured… He had contracted a sacred item, the Timeless Disaster! What happened in Backlund? Where's His Excellency SpellSInger of God's? How could he sit back and watch such a thing happen?
Alger's heart was in turmoil. He even felt that Tower might be spouting nonsense… However, he stole a glance at The Fool sitting at the seat of honor. Seeing that the mysterious existence didn't retort or knock on the edge of the long table, it was obvious that he had tacitly agreed that Tower's words were accurate…
After taking a deep breath and letting it out, Alger, who had regained his calm, quickly began to ponder. Just the Demoness of Afflictions alone definitely wouldn't cause the Mandated Punishers in Backlund to suffer such losses. There must be other factions involved… Considering that it was George III who made the compensation in the end… Could this be a game between the Church and the nobles of the kingdom? The Mandated Punishers and the earl are just sacrifices in the game?
For some reason, he suddenly felt a little sad.
As a Nighthawk, Klein could empathize with her. He desperately wanted to know the cause and effect, but as The Fool, he couldn't ask her… All he could do was hope that Miss Justice would once again be a qualified fall guy.
As expected, Audrey didn't disappoint Mr. Fool's expectations. She couldn't hide her curiosity as she pleaded, "Mr. Tower, can you share the entire process of the matter with me? It's very difficult for me to come into contact with the truth in my daily life. I can only understand it through you… Yes, I'll pay you. What do you want?"
"Heh heh, Miss Justice, all you need to do is help me choose that gift," Ebner replied with a smile.
He originally wanted to inform the Tarot Club about the general situation, especially Mr. Fool. After all, in half a month, Mr. Fool would be coming to Backlund. And that Grade 1 Sealed Artifact that had lost control was extremely dangerous. If he were to encounter that Sealed Artifact while unprepared, wouldn't the safe, hidden, and equal trading platform of the Tarot Club be gone?
Audrey didn't expect Mr. Tower to mention this again. She thought to herself, Mr. Tower really cares about his sister. It looks like I have to seriously choose a suitable item… Yes, it's best if I get Annie to help. She has always had the best eyesight.
Annie was her personal maid, and her family had served the Hall family for generations. When it came to treating people, she was a true professional.
"I also want to join… Tower, what do you need me to pay?" At that moment, The Hanged Man suddenly said.
In the previous three-way deal, he had excluded "Tower" because of his request. Therefore, he was afraid that the other party would mimic him and not let him understand what had happened in Backlund.
"I need you to help me take note of the Future's movements, as well as the subsequent intelligence regarding the treasure that Admiral of Stars found on the Storm Sea's new route." Ebner glanced at him and deliberated for a moment before slowly speaking.
Alger never expected that Tower would mind this matter, but he still agreed without any hesitation. "Alright, I'll gather the information I heard for you… However, I can't be sure if the information is true."
"No problem. Just give it to me." Ebner nodded and deliberated before describing,
The cause of the entire incident should be an ambush by the Mandated Punishers against Ray, who was still a Demoness of Pleasure…
Following that, he described how Ray had planned to advance to the Demoness of Afflictions, only to be corrupted by the Primordial Moon. He also described how he had planned to split up the Mandated Punishers in search of Sealed Artifact 2-001.
Of course, what he said was only what he knew. He even ignored his role in it and his guesses about the "arrangements".
But even so, it still made Audrey, Alger, and Klein tremble in fear. Especially when they heard that the Demoness had used the godhood of the Primordial Moon to fight the three Holy Artifacts, they even broke out into a sweat for the two captains and Her Excellency, the Sword of the Goddess.
However, what they did not know was that Ebner had only heard rumors about that battle. Although the outcome of the battle was not wrong, the process was fabricated by him…
So His Excellency SpellSinger of God's was held back by the Rose School of Thought's demigod… Only then did Alger come to a realization. However, he found Captain Kuhn's choice in this matter unbelievable. If it were him commanding, how could he be so passive?
Klein was very interested in the Grade 1 Sealed Artifact. He thought It can be used to enhance the accuracy of divination… Could it be a high-level item of the Seer pathway?
Audrey's attention was on something else. She said in surprise, "So the Demoness of Afflictions was really killed by that Detective Bryan? I thought he was pushed out by the Church of Storms…"
Upon hearing that, Ebner coughed and corrected him. "It was Detective Bryan who her killed together with a necromancer from the Church of Evernight."
"That's impressive too! I always felt that Detective Bryan's reputation was fake, but now that I think about it, he might be even more powerful than the rumors say." Audrey said with some yearning. She also wished to one day become a hero who protected the kingdom and the people.
Although "Tower" had described it in great detail, Klein felt that the waters behind this matter were probably very deep. There was a more terrifying truth hidden behind it…
However, since "Tower" had spent too much time explaining, his spirituality could no longer hold on. Therefore, he didn't have time to think carefully. Seeing that no one spoke, he immediately tapped the edge of the table with his finger and calmly said,
"Let's end today's gathering here."
"As you wish!" All the members, including Ebner, stood up at the same time.
After all the figures dispersed, leaving him alone in the ancient palace, Klein rubbed his glabella and picked up the information that Tower had conjured.
The Secret Order's headquarters are suspected to be in the Intis Republic? Furthermore, they do possess the potion of the Seer pathway…
However, after only reading a few pages, Klein could no longer withstand the consumption of his spirituality. He had no choice but to leave the gray fog, return to his room, and fall asleep on his bed.
…
After his vision returned to normal, Ebner removed the spirituality seal in the room. Then, he changed into decent clothes and prepared to head to the North Borough to meet Madam Daly's invitation.
"I wonder why the Sword of the Goddess is looking for me? But since we are meeting at an official restaurant, I don't think there will be any trouble."
Although Ebner had such thoughts, he still carried all the Beyonder items other than the Sword of Dawn.
Without using the Solomon gold coin, he couldn't believe his luck. After all, every time he attended banquets or balls, there would be some problems.
…
Empress Borough, in Earl Hall's mansion.
Audrey reined in her excitement after learning of a major incident and walked around the house.
Following that, she turned her head and smiled at the golden retriever that had run back after removing the spirituality seal.
"Susie, if you had a sister, what would you give her?"
Susie instinctively wanted to spit out her tongue, but she stopped herself demurely.
It wagged its tail and thought carefully before replying in a cheerful tone,
"Backlund cares about the biscuits produced by the pet company… Yes, they have to be beef flavored."
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