284 Instinctive Trembling (2/2)
The trembling of his body originated from his instinctive fear!
The collapse of his emotions came from the horror and sorrow deep within his memories!
That was, that was… That was the aura of the True Creator!
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Klein washed his face and went on with the interview as if nothing had happened. Even while facing Lanevus, who had somehow changed so much, he continued to ask questions and record the answers.
After finishing all of this, he bade farewell to the workers' association and walked out of the dimly lit building.
Outside, the sky was cloudy and misty, as if the evening had come early.
The True Creator's aura can only come from ”His” body or spawn, as well as things that extend from the two. For example, items bestowed by ”Him,” or ”His” godhood… This corroborates with what Lanevus said to Hood Eugen. In addition, there's that tinge of familiarity. I didn't even need to go above the gray fog for divination to confirm that it's him… If it wasn't for me having already interacted with the True Creator a few times and coming close to his mental corruption, there's no way I could've recognized that aura to be ”His” which didn't contain any strength and of ”His” nature… Klein felt heavy emotions, but he appeared very relaxed.
He stood on the street and purposely organized the interview notes.
In the process, he caught a glimpse of a slightly familiar figure among the vagabonds across him.
Miss Xio? Klein instantly made a guess with what he knew.
He didn't stop, and he put away the notes before walking towards the tracked public carriage station.
At this moment, a horse carriage suddenly stopped in front of him.
”We meet again.” Sitting in the carriage was a thin, elegant, middle-aged gentleman with white hair at his temples. He was the great detective who was helping the police investigation, Isengard Stanton.
As for Klein, he didn't look any different than usual. He was just a little taller and had changed into a new set of clothes.
”What a coincidence, I was just thinking about the last time I interviewed you,” Klein answered deliberately.
Isengard suddenly understood and changed the subject with a smile.
”I'm here to investigate a case. The death of Siber has been eliminated and I'm in charge of it. Her death is very close to East Balam Dock.”
”So it's indeed a copycat crime?” Klein feigned ignorance.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, he got into the tracked public carriage. Instead of going straight home, he made a transfer and headed to the Quelaag Club in Hillston.
In the Club's lounge, he quickly went above the gray fog to confirm that no one was following him.
Only at this step did Klein completely relax and feel some lingering fear.
The aura of the True Creator lingered in his mind like a nightmare, leaving the clothes on his back moist after they repeatedly dried.
To be sure, Klein conjured a yellowish-brown goatskin parchment and a dark red fountain pen before writing a divination statement he had already long thought of:
”The source of the inexplicable familiarity earlier.”
Putting down his fountain pen and leaning back into his chair, he began to mumble as he entered the dream.
In that gray and illusory world, he saw a figure.
This figure had ordinary facial features. He wore round glasses, and he had a condescending and taunting smile from beginning to end. He was none other than Lanevus!
I've finally found you! Klein no longer used his Clown ability to control his facial expressions as he muttered to himself through clenched teeth.
Then, he sat up straight and prepared to answer Miss Justice's prayer.
Klein controlled his emotions and said in a deep but cold voice, ”There's no need for confirmation.
”That is Lanevus.
”You can inform the Church of the Evernight Goddess and tell them that Lanevus has the godhood of the Fallen Creator.”
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Audrey, who was watching her father train the hunting hounds with Susie, froze when she heard Mr. Fool's response.
Fallen Creator… Isn't that the True Creator? That swindler actually has the godhood of the True Creator? Th-this, such a simple mission actually involves the godhood of the True Creator!? As expected, I knew Mr. Fool had other deeper motives… He was targeting the True Creator. As expected of Mr. Fool! Many thoughts flashed through Audrey's mind.