688 Fruitless Wai (2/2)
Moving his gaze away, Klein continued reading.
”The ancient chronicles I received from Katarina does mention matters regarding Artificial Death. To put it simply, the former royal family of the Balam Empire, present upper echelons of the Numinous Episcopate, had gained inspiration from the Hidden Sage's sudden coming to life and turning anthropomorphic. They wish to let Death, which is at present only a concept, to experience something similar.
”There's a possibility of it being fulfilled. Due to the indestructibility of Beyonder characteristics, the perishing of Death doesn't mean that the corresponding Beyonder characteristics and authority has been completely lost.
”According to the chronicles, the corresponding research hasn't reached a breakthrough, but that was from centuries ago…
”The Sequence 4 corresponding to Seer is Bizarro Sorcerer. The powerhouses from the Antigonus and Zaratul family left me with a deep impression. Even though I've already forgotten the details, my recollections are still able to bring me some feelings of fear.
”As for where to get the formula and ingredients, I'm not sure. Perhaps you can consider switching to neighboring pathways. I've already recalled matters regarding this. You can choose Sequence 4 Secrets Sorcerer of the Apprentice pathway or Sequence 4 Parasite of the Marauder pathway. However, I vaguely remember that these three pathways only allow switching at Sequence 3…
Indeed… There's only Arrodes left… Klein forcefully produced a grin.
After reading the reply, he took out a pen and paper and wrote down parts of the content he had already thought of, as well as asking about the exact definition of a ”mythical creature.”
After putting down the pen and paper, he wasn't in a hurry to summon the messenger. He planned to wait for the Death Announcer to appear before adding the request for help into the letter and then mailing it out. This way, he could hold out for some time with the Sea God Scepter, and he might even have Mr. Azik tear through the spirit world to rescue him. When the time came, the two of them could join forces and have a chance to claim the Death Announcer as theirs.
As for why he didn't write it ahead of time, it was because a Devil might not come again due to their premonition for danger. Of course, Klein had no idea whether they could sense the exact contents of his current ill intent.
After patiently waiting for a few hours, Klein heard the door open. When he looked back, he saw Anderson stroking the side of his face. He walked in with mixed emotions.
”The Death Announcer hasn't appeared. We've completely left the waters around Toscarter Island…”
The King of Immortality actually didn't seek revenge… This fellow is more impressive than I imagined! Anderson sighed inwardly.
Klein gave a regretful nod, walked to his coat rat, and took his coat and hat in preparation to head for the dining hall.
…
In a secret chamber, a small Red Gloves team was discussing a case they were on.
Soul Assurer Soest held a chalk and pointed at a blackboard.
”The Devil murder case this time has some similarities with the assassination of Duke Negan in Backlund.
”First, a human skin with its own smell and aura appeared. This is something that hasn't appeared in many of the Devil-related cases in the past.
”Second, there's more than one Devil. They take turns wearing the human skin in order to carry out their normal activities to conceal their partner's evil acts.
”Finally, they're suspected of belonging to the Beria family…”
At that moment, Leonard, who appeared to be listening attentively in the corner, couldn't help but recall something when his captain mentioned Backlund.
Having witnessed the complete destruction of the underground ruin, he wanted to find time for himself to investigate the mysterious detective, Sherlock Moriarty. He had planned on starting from Sherlock Moriarty's former landlord, but his team took on an emergency case and began to investigate a new series of serial murders. He had no choice but to leave Backlund.
”Leonard, what's your take on this?” After Soest finished his briefing, he named Leonard Mitchell to continue.
Leonard turned his head to the side in a daze and looked at the content on the blackboard. He quickly organized his words and said, ”I believe that it's not only a form of concealment, but is also a requirement of a particular ritual. Captain Soest, as you know, Devils have many kinds of blasphemous and evil rituals.”
”Reasonable deduction.” Soest then gestured for another team member to speak his piece.
Phew, thankfully Old Man has recently been catching me up on Devil studies… Leonard heaved a sigh of relief and began attentively listening to the discussion of his team.
…
After a two-day voyage, the liner safely arrived at Oravi Island.
After checking into a hotel, Klein said to Anderson Hood, ”Wait here for me. That demigod doesn't like strangers suddenly visiting.”
He didn't wish to expose the contact person of the Life School of Thought.
”I hope I'll live to see him.” Anderson smiled bitterly as he wished himself good luck.
The corners of Klein's mouth twitched, and he gave up saying anything further. He rode on a carriage and went straight for the Church of Storms's St. Draco Cathedral.
Before long, he arrived once again in the small room in the magnificent bell tower where he saw the tall, extremely asymmetrical and ugly bellman, Carnot.
After hearing Gehrman Sparrow's intentions, the hunched Carnot nodded.
”I'll bring you to Mr. Ricciardo. He has already recovered and is no longer where he originally was.
”Alright.” Just as Klein gave a response, he suddenly recalled that Carnot was a product of the Church of Mother Earth's human body refining. He then asked a question, ”Do you know Frank Lee?”