章節 183: Invitation and Exorcism

"Didn't I do it for the good of that sheriff? His body is severely lacking, so there's no harm in me nourishing him." Darkwill shook the fat on his face and muttered indignantly.

He was obviously taking the initiative to help, but he never said a word of thanks. Don't you think you should reflect on yourself?

Ebner lampooned but did not say anything. After all, this was Darkwill's way of doing things. He did not need anyone's praise. All he needed was his own pleasure…

Therefore, this Apothecary should really become a "hunter"?!

Using Judy's hair to "intimidate" Darkwill, Ebner hurried out of the smoking room after another conversation with him—he wasn't in any hurry, just couldn't quite handle the smell of tobacco.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped outside, Ebner saw his former public schoolmates, Roman and Susan, two girls walking toward him hand in hand.

Susan, who had been looking around, also noticed Ebner at the first moment. A smile immediately appeared on her face, but she did not wave or jump to the front like before. Instead, she nodded at Ebner in a reserved manner before slowly walking over with Roman.

As for Roman, she became nervous as soon as she saw Ebner. She didn't even know where to put her hands. If it weren't for Susan, she would have become an ostrich.

It was said that this lady had been receiving the so-called "education of a lady" recently…

Ebner's thoughts flew for a second before he quickly pulled them back. When the two girls arrived, he smiled and said to them, "Ladies, your arrival has brightened this villa."

"You flatter me too much, Ebner…" Roman replied quickly, his face reddening at the compliment.

Susan blinked her eyes and pretended to complain. "Ebner, you're getting more famous now. You don't even contact us… If I didn't receive your invitation, I wouldn't have dared to visit you. I'm afraid you would have forgotten about us."

These words were half true and half false, but they instantly swept away all the feelings of alienation that had arisen from not seeing him for many days.

Ebner shook his head and explained with a smile, "I don't have as much time as you…" After all, I'm busy catching adulterers and finding people. I can also find a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact and kill a Demoness of Afflictions or something…

"Excuses!" Susan first snorted in dissatisfaction, then asked casually, "Such a great detective, are you free this Saturday and Sunday?"

Ebner thought for a moment and realized that because his "popularity" was high, he did not receive any commission, so he nodded and said, "It should be fine… Why are you asking this?"

"Because Roman and I need a 'flower guardian' this weekend! I want to invite you to be our escort," Susan replied with a smile.

Flower Guardian? Didn't this word come from Emperor Roselle?

Ebner grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, he asked curiously, "What are you going to do?"

"The club that Roman and I are in is preparing to organize a camping trip and an adventure. Although it's not a dangerous place and there are teachers leading the team, we two girls who can't protect ourselves naturally need a reliable gentleman to protect us… So, your chance came?" Susan said with a spirited smile.

Beside him, Roman looked up at Ebner expectantly.

If Klein were here, he would probably have used the excuse of going to the bathroom by now… Right, since I've already used Solomon Gold Coin, I might as well use it to enhance my divination abilities.

At this thought, Ebner asked, "Where are you camping?" This was to obtain more prerequisites.

"It's near the town of Kava in the southeastern suburbs of Backlund," Susan said after some thought.

"That's indeed not far…" Ebner nodded thoughtfully before bowing slightly apologetically. "I'm very sorry, ladies. I would like to go to the bathroom now. I'll answer you when I'm back."

I hope there won't be any rumors like Dwayne… Should I be glad that Fors is obediently reading on the third floor?

Muttering under his breath, Ebner entered the bathroom around the corner on the first floor and locked the door.

"There's a potential danger in the town of Kangwa that I can't resolve."

After reciting it seven times, Ebner tossed the Solomon gold coin high into the air and let it spin to the ground.

Opposite! It means that there is no danger that I cannot solve.

Ebner sighed when he saw this. He picked up the gold coin and was about to open the bathroom door.

But at that moment, his spiritual perception was triggered. He immediately looked at the mirror in front of him.

At some point in time, a wheelchair was reflected in the mirror. The shadow in the wheelchair was so deep that no one could see the details. All they knew was that there was an abnormal child on his left leg.

The child said in a clear voice,

"Try not to use that gold coin after you leave Backlund."

This tone, this style, this way of appearing… The future favorite ice-cream under The Fool… No, the Angel of Fate?

"I think you're thinking about something rude," the child frowned and said unhappily.

"How can that be?" Ebner quickly denied it. Considering that the man was most likely an angel, he tensed up and asked warily, "Why?"

The child in the wheelchair scoffed and said,

"Ask yourself. Can you really use such 'good luck' without any cost?

"Don't talk about the blood of an Arbiter pathway Beyonder. That's just a sealing technique."

Indeed… Even a Winner's Luck had to be accumulated before it could be released once, but this Solomon Gold Coin seemed to really have no limits… According to Xio, even if it was used continuously, the effects of "good luck" were no longer obvious. The difficulty of sealing it was just greater…

Then, what's its origins? Is it really formed from the Beyonder characteristic of a Lucky One? Why can't my White Eye analyze its abnormality in this aspect… Could it be that the analysis of the White Eye isn't complete?

Knowledge does not equal Power?

Or could it be that… The Solomon Gold Coin might've come from the Snake of Mercury in front of him? Only by approaching "Him" would it have such an effect, so it could only be used in Backlund? Then, what would happen if it was used outside Backlund? Would the collective backlash from overdrafting luck happen?

At this thought, he could not help but look at the child in the wheelchair in the mirror.

"I know where it came from, but I don't want to tell you… I only appeared here because I promised a friend to give you a reminder…" The child then disappeared into the mirror before Ebner could ask another question.

Ebner was stunned. Now, he fully understood Emperor Roselle's desire to "beat" a Seer. However, considering that the future Prophet of the Reader pathway was also of the same caliber, he had no choice but to suppress this "dangerous" thought.

After washing his hands and leaving the room, Ebner was in no hurry to find Susan and Roman. Instead, he called Mr. Skade, who was making a guest appearance as the butler, and asked casually,

"Could it be that a child whose leg is not in a good condition is attending the banquet?"

"Detective Bryan, you saw Will?" Mr. Scard exclaimed. He thought that the child had run out because he couldn't stand the loneliness. He quickly looked around but didn't find anything.

"Will?" Ebner asked, pretending to be puzzled.

"Will is the son of Mr. Auceptin, the director of my previous trading company," Mr. Skade hurriedly explained.

Will Auceptin? He's really the "infant" angel of my Lord…

Ebner nodded imperceptibly, but had no intention of meeting the man immediately.

He had a feeling this wasn't a good time to meet Will.

Furthermore, the other party was the Snake of Mercury. If he wanted to communicate with him, he would definitely give him a way to contact him. On the contrary, if the other party did not want to see him, he would not be able to see him even if he came to him.

After asking Will about it, Ebner didn't continue to disturb Mr. Skade's work. He turned back to where he'd been talking to Susan and her friend, but Hugh was there, too, as if he were talking to Susan.

Seeing Ebner approach, Xio immediately sensed it and went up to him. She said anxiously, "Ebner, I have something to tell you."

Ebner wasn't surprised that Xio had come down to look for him. After all, this was his trap, so he nodded without hesitation. "Alright, let's talk upstairs."

Then, he turned to Susan and said apologetically, "I have something to do. Please excuse me…"

"What about the weekend?" Susan asked, remembering the invitation she'd given him.

"Don't worry, I'll be a good escort," Ebner replied with a smile before turning into the stairwell with Xio.

Susan watched the two of them leave and mumbled, "Their auras are so similar… They look gentle, but they give me the feeling that whatever they say is right. We can only listen to them obediently."

Hearing this, Roman was silent for a moment. Then, he looked at his good friend and classmate and whispered, "Susan."

"What?" Susan turned around and asked.

"Do you… know about Beyonders?" Roman asked hesitantly.

"Beyonders?"

Ebner and Miss Xio should be Beyonders…

"The world they are in… is different from ours!"

…

At the door of the study on the third floor, Xio stopped in her tracks. Her face was filled with hesitation, but after struggling between embarrassment and losing her life for three seconds, she said honestly,

"Ebner, I made a mistake—"

Even though he knew better, Ebner pretended to be both confused and concerned. "What mistake?" he asked.

"I… When I was watching the Feast of Blood, I recited an honorific name…" Xio lowered her head and said guiltily, as though she was a primary school student waiting to be reprimanded by her teacher.

The Fool? Ebner maintained his usual persona in front of Xio. He quickly guessed the outcome and recited the word in Loenese.

"That's right…" Xio was even more depressed when she heard this word. Why didn't she think of translating it into Loen language first?

"Ebner, do you know which existence this honorific name recorded by the Sanguine Duke points to? Could it be that 'He' has already paid attention to me? Could there be… any terrifying consequences?"

As Xio spoke, she took another deep breath to hide her nervousness.

It was certain that he would be watched, but the scary consequences… would be more like he didn't have enough money to spend?

As for the rest, there was no need to worry. After all, that mysterious existence could not defeat you…

Although he thought so, Ebner knew that Xio was actually very worried. The reason why she could remain so calm was probably that she had previously gone overseas to train and had encountered the high-level Beyonders of the Gulong and Tamara families in East Chester County. She had some similar experiences.

After pretending to think for a moment, Ebner comforted him in a gentle tone, "You don't have to be too afraid. Since nothing terrible has happened so far, it means that this honorific name isn't very dangerous… Well, I'll write to Viscount Cullen later to ask."

Upon hearing Ebner's words and sensing that the situation wasn't too serious from his tone, Xio's expression eased a lot. She then hesitantly asked, "Then… Then can you first simulate Holy Light and perform an exorcism ritual for me? By the way, when I recited my honorific name, Fors was beside me. She had to exorcise the evil together."

Is this the future Judgment and The Magician getting Tower to exorcise The Fool?