Lord of Mysteries: Yao Guang

The time after lunch was very uneventful, and the three of them played "fighting evil" poker for a short while. At about 2:40, Esther said she was going back to her room to take a nap.

After the card game was over, Danitz didn't really want to be alone with Gehrman, so he immediately pointed to the servant's room where he lived: "Then... I'll go take a nap too?"

"Um."

Klein stood up, walked straight back to his room, and closed the door with a bang.

Hermann has such a boring character, how did the liar-like Hamel become "familiar" with him? Unimaginable. Daniz scratched his head, simply gave up thinking about this matter, and went back to his room.

Esther suddenly took a nap, but because today was Monday, it was the weekly Tarot session.

At three o'clock, light surrounded her eyes and soon sent her into the gray mist palace.

Miss Justice’s brisk and sweet greeting sounded as usual:

"Good afternoon, Mr. Fool~"

Then, she followed the order of the tarot cards and asked everyone present for their number, until the last person's "world".

Esther smiled and happily responded to "Justice"'s greetings.

The leisurely tone in her tone was easily captured by "Justice", who immediately guessed that "Lover" had basically gotten rid of the last predicament and was far away from the threat that bothered her.

After "Justice" finished greetings, "Moon" couldn't wait to knock on the table, wanting to make some deal, but was stopped by "Justice".

After all, it’s the usual reading time for “The Fool”.

After "Justice" and "Magician" each presented three pages of Russell's diary, "The Sun" also copied some of the legends of the ancient gods and told "The Hanged Man" that he had compiled a list of monsters around Silver City.

Esther recited the place name silently, but not many impressions emerged. The only thing that could be confirmed was that the place where the "sun" was located was closed to the northern and southern continents.

While The Fool was concentrating on checking the diary and information, Esther subconsciously glanced above her head and saw that the light ball, whose appearance had been restored to its complete form, was hanging quietly above the long bronze table without any movement.

I always feel like the light is dimmer than before... Is it an illusion?

A few minutes later, the paper in "The Fool's" hand disappeared, and he leaned back on the high-backed chair with a leisurely posture:

"You can start."

After "Moon" joined, the Tarot Club's channels were broadened again, and "Justice" purchased the fruit of the Tree of Elders and the blood of the Mirror Dragon for seven hundred and fifty pounds.

After that, the transaction of magical items between "Justice", "The World" and "The Hanged Man" was also successfully completed. "The Sun" will soon be able to trade the soul eater's stomach bag to the "Magician", and the "Hanged Man" can He got the three hundred gold pounds that belonged to him, so he also delivered the potion formula that "The Sun" needed, and listed several additional rewards on the material list in Silver City.

"The Hanged Man" also purchased the eyes of the dragon's eye eagle from the "Magician" to further prepare for promotion. "The World" once again seeks the remnant spirit of the ancient wraith and the eyes of the six-winged gargoyle.

After him, Esther raised her hand: "I still want to acquire some information. If there is no information about the extraordinary characteristics of the 'Parasite', or organizations related to the 'Stealer', I can."

To Esther's surprise, "The Hanged Man" actually responded to her:

"I did hear a little bit about it."

Esther immediately sat up straight: "What compensation do I need to pay you?"

"The Hanged Man" shook his head and replied with a smile: "No need, because this is a rumor with no evidence at all and no one knows the situation. I can't even guarantee the authenticity of this information."

After Esther nodded to express her understanding, "The Hanged Man" continued to speak:

"The behavior of this group of people is very low-key and they hide themselves very well. The gathering method and selection of the members are also a mystery. The part I can confirm is that there is such a corresponding inheritance, because there used to be people with the extraordinary ability to steal Items have been released from this organization.”

"The ability of the item I have seen should indeed be derived from the 'Stealer' path. As for the corresponding sequence, I don't know."

"Just because I don't have more detailed information, I have no reason to charge you."

Esther nodded, not too disappointed. This proved that there were indeed other "thieves" operating in the extraordinary world, and she still had a chance to find them:

"I understand. Thank you for your information, Mr. 'The Hanged Man'. I don't mind giving you some information. The Sequence Six of 'The Stealer' has the ability to temporarily steal other people's extraordinary abilities, which allows people to Use other people’s abilities.”

"You're welcome." "The Hanged Man" admired "Lover" for being so sensible.

Then "The World" suddenly turned to "Justice" and "Magician" and asked them if they could help them buy a wireless telegraph machine, and "Magician" immediately agreed.

Seeing that no one spoke anymore, "The Fool" looked around and said, "Let's communicate freely."

After the "Magician" mentioned Backlund's high-pressure state, Esther immediately connected it with the strange movements in the previous heavy haze. The noise at that time was so loud, and it was normal for the officials to start intensifying the investigation of wild extraordinary people.

"The Hanged Man" reminded "The Sun" about the timing of the sacrificial ceremony, so that "The Sun" could avoid the chief of Silver City.

After that, "The Hanged Man" said: "The sea has been relatively calm recently."

Esther blinked: "Something happened on Bansi Island. The Bishop of the Church of Storms there defected and seemed to believe in some evil spirit. I don't know exactly how many victims there are, but it's best to stay away from there in the near future."

"The World" glanced at her: "Historical legacy, cannibalism and human sacrifice."

Esther's expression froze, was there such a thing happening behind her back? ? She has no idea!

With the reminder from "The World", "The Hanged Man" immediately recalled: "Bansi Island does have a tradition of living sacrifices, and the target is an evil spirit of the 'God of Weather'. Overseas, including the Southern Continent, such sacrifices to evil spirits are The behavior of the spirit is not unusual. Even if it is purged from the major orthodox churches on the surface, there are still some believers who are active secretly."

"If you have relevant travel plans, you'd better be careful and don't be careless."

As soon as the Hanged Man finished speaking, Mr. Fool tapped the table twice, attracting everyone's attention.

"Binxi is the place where the blood descendants of the 'King of Angels' come from."

Esther subconsciously leaned back in the high-backed chair and raised her hand uneasily: "'Red Angel' Medici? That member of the 'Redemption Rose' organization?"

"The Fool" smiled slightly, acquiescing to Esther's words.

"Justice" was a little confused: "Benxi?"

"That's the ancient name of Banxi." "The Hanged Man" turned his eyes to "Lover", trying to digest the name she just mentioned.

If this matter has something to do with the True Creator, then it is necessary to report the doubts about Bansi Island to the Church of Storms.

Mr. "Fool" specifically pointed out Binxi's abnormality and used the information about his "lover" to reveal it to us. Is he hoping that the Church of Storms can find out the details? Yes, Mr. "The Fool" seems to be a mortal enemy of the "Fallen Creator", and His favored ones also deliberately sabotaged the Aurora Society's plan, but now there are too many aspects involved in Banxi Island, and it is not convenient for "The Fool" to let the favored ones come forward. , but chose to end up with the Church of Storms stationed there...

The thoughts in "The Hanged Man's" mind were racing, and his expression became more solemn as he looked at the end of the table.

No wonder the "lover" never deliberately concealed her path. Maybe she was originally the informant that the "fool" wanted to send into the "thief" organization. Now that the "lover" has escaped from the mission that injured her before, the goal becomes to find that organization?

Esther looked back at "The Hanged Man" strangely, not knowing why he kept looking here, which made "The Hanged Man" quickly look away.

"Justice", after thinking for a moment, brought up the thing she was curious about: "Dear Mr. Fool, what is the path of this 'Red Angel'?"

"The Fool" changed to a similarly relaxed sitting position and replied leisurely: "Red Priest."

Esther suddenly had the urge to leave the gray fog as soon as possible, grabbing Daniz's collar and asking him what the path was called.

This must be the name at the top of Danitz's path! She had an inexplicable premonition last night!

After that, the "Moon" sought some meaning in the social experience of the "Hanged Man", and the "Moon" agreed to provide him with the anesthetic gas that the "Hanged Man" needed to put a ship of people to sleep.

At this point, no one has anything extra to share.

“The Fool” tapped the surface of the long table again and looked at everyone with a smile:

"I have foreseen that next week everyone will have a new look. That's it for this gathering."

Still under the leadership of "Justice", everyone said goodbye to "The Fool".

After sending everyone out of the gray fog, Klein waved at the pile of debris behind him that was covered by the thick gray fog. A badge only the size of an eyeball flew out and fell into his palm.

The front of the badge was engraved with the occult symbols corresponding to "destiny" and "concealment". Klein turned it over to the back and stared at the line of ancient Hermes inscriptions: "If you hold this object, you can join."

Klein remembered that Leonard attended the organization's gathering on the banks of the Tusok River. He also remembered that the person hiding in Leonard happened to be a "parasite"!

The source of this badge, "Scammer" Lanerwus, is also a "Stealer", and there is a high probability that he is a member of this special organization.

Klein lowered the citrine pendulum and silently recited seven times, "This badge originates from the organization of the 'Stealers' group."

He opened his eyes, and the pendulum rotated steadily clockwise, giving the answer "confirmed".

Should I give this badge to Esther?

Klein was a little confused.

If Esther goes there, she will definitely disguise herself accordingly so that she will not be recognized by Leonard, who should forget about her.

But Klein wasn't sure about the safety of the party.

Undecided and full of questions?

Klein decided to write to Mr. Azik, who lived a long life, and asked him if he knew about this organization that might hide many "thieves".

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