Mystery: Start with the Reader

Surprise was nothing but surprise, but Klein quickly came back to his senses, bowed his head in thought, and began to analyze the motive of the "Tower"'s prayer:

"On the surface, he is introducing the sealed item that requires communication to reduce the negative effect to the Fool... But in fact, he is secretly asking me about the progress of the 'sacrifice' ceremony?"

"This should still be a part of the last test, and it is still a pious attitude to test Mister Fool's strength openly..."

Thinking he had guessed the idea of ​​the "tower", Klein sighed, leaned back on the back of the ancient seat, and thought helplessly:

"But all the spiritual materials for the 'sacrifice' ceremony he gave are worth more than 15 pounds... Even if some of the materials to please the Fool can be simplified, it will take at least 10 pounds to buy them all on the black market."

"It seems that we should go to Mr. Ards as soon as possible to ask for the knowledge of 'sacrifice' that does not require expensive materials. If there is no progress for too long, not only the 'Tower', but also the 'Hanged Man' may have ideas... Hey, the Tarot Society There is an additional member who is well-informed, and as a 'fool', I am under a lot of pressure..."

"However, there are many benefits...'Joker mask'? 'Tower' said that the apex of the path where this sealed item is located is 'The Fool', and the name should be related to the name of the Sequence 8 potion 'Joker' that I know... Well, when I go to ask Mr. Ards for advice, I will also mention the description of the 'tower' on the ability of this mask, maybe Mr. Ards can remember something."

"The ability to change faces... I wonder if I will have this ability after I am promoted to 'Joker'? I really look forward to it."

Looking forward to the future for a while, Klein sat up straight, turned his gaze to the crimson star representing the "tower" again, and passed the "answer" outlined in his mind to the past through the subtle connection:

"I see."

...

In the independent house in Backlund's East District, Abner, who was still in a praying posture, suddenly noticed layers of gray fog appearing in front of his eyes, and a distorted and blurry figure stood in the deepest part of it.

And a deep and solemn voice echoed in the empty world around him:

"I see."

After a while, Abner's sight returned to normal, and he finally stood up in relief, with a relaxed smile on his face.

Since Mr. Fool responded so quickly, it means that there is indeed no problem.

He took out his pocket watch and checked the time, only to find that it was half past four in the afternoon.

The steam train that Hugh is on will arrive at the station at about five o'clock, so I should be in time to pick it up now... Well, by the way, I have to discuss with her about taking blood...

Thinking of this in his heart, Abner did not move slowly, and quickly packed up all the supplies for the prayer ceremony, and then tidied up his appearance in front of the mirror before going out again.

...

It was also 4:30 in the afternoon, Fors struggled to get up from the bed. Due to the sudden blood moon in the sky for some unknown reason last night, she was tortured by the ravings and almost couldn't survive it. It took a day's sleep during the day to regain her spirit.

"Xiu is coming back, don't let her notice my abnormality...she will be worried." Forsi hurriedly tidied up all the hair all over the floor, and then heaved a sigh of relief.

She looked at the time, it was very close to five o'clock, and hurried out to the nearest subway station. As she walked, she thought to herself:

"The raving on the full moon is getting more and more intense... Fortunately, it is still within the tolerable range... Hey, Abner once said that the root of this raving is related to the Abraham family, but I have checked all the books recently and found I have secretly asked Viscount Grelint, but there is no news about this family."

But then she smiled helplessly, and laughed at herself: "Forget it, so what if you really found it? According to Abner, that family is as helpless against the full moon curse as I am, and may even be wiped out... Could it be possible to find them?" Would you like to share with them the experience of scratching your hair under the raving?"

At this time,

Because she was still in a trance, and walking very fast in order to catch up with time, she bumped into a lady who just got out from the intersection of the alley and was also inattentive.

"Ouch!" The lady screamed, and the food box in her hand came out, and the food and drink in the box not only spilled on the floor, but also covered both of them.

Fortunately, I didn't wear the dress I like the most... Fors, who came back to his senses, flashed this thought for the first time, then looked down and saw the large piece of butter on the chest, and couldn't help sighing, thinking that today She might not be able to pick up the station.

"I'm very sorry, ma'am! I... I will pay compensation." The lady who bumped into Forsi was stunned at first, and after she realized it, she quickly apologized, because she had indeed deserted when she was walking just now.

Fors looked at the flustered lady in front of her. She was about twenty years old, and she was wearing a matte black mourning dress. Even the soup was still hanging on the hair, which looked wet and extremely embarrassing.

"It's okay, it's not your responsibility alone, and I didn't pay attention just now." Although Forsi felt that her luck was terrible today, she didn't blame others, she just waved her hands.

"Thank you for your understanding, ma'am. My name is Cherry, and I work as a clerk at the Heihe Security Company on the opposite street. You can come to me at any time, and I will compensate you for your clothes..." The lady named Cherry said here , the soup on her hair suddenly dripped into her mouth. She was stunned for a moment, then said embarrassingly, she was rude, took out a handkerchief and wiped her hair.

This rash look is almost the same as that of Hugh. If the two of them can get to know each other, maybe they will become friends. Fors slandered a few words, then looked at her watch, and found that it was past five o'clock, she finally gave up struggling, decided to go back and change her clothes, and then wait for Hugh to come back by herself.

"Don't be so troublesome, Ms. Cherry. I'll just wash it myself. Then, goodbye." Fors didn't want to entangle with this reckless lady, turned and walked towards the apartment she rented.

Cherry watched Forsi's figure disappear into the distance, patted her forehead, and said to herself: "The meals for Ms. Daly and other nighthawks have been spilled... I have to buy another one."

...

At five o'clock, in the Backlund Steam Railway Station, Abner stood on the platform and looked around for a while, wondering why he didn't see Fors.

She won't oversleep and forget the time for Hugh to come back, right? That's not right, she has always attached great importance to Xio's affairs... Could something have happened?

While he was thinking wildly, with the sound of the siren echoing in every corner of the platform, the gigantic monster-like steam train dragged more than 20 carriages to a slow stop.

Passengers walked off in order under the guidance of the conductor. Soon, Abner saw the extremely eye-catching Miss Hugh among the crowd getting off the car.

She is eye-catching not because of her messy, unmanaged blond hair, nor because she is less than 1.5 meters tall, but because there are no passengers around her, which perfectly sets off her alone in a large space conspicuous.

Seeing this, Abner hurriedly greeted her, took her luggage, and led her to a place where there were few people... This way at least it didn't seem so noticeable.

Xio also knew that something was wrong with his situation, so he obediently followed Abner to a secluded place, and then said: "I have just been promoted to the Sequence 8 'Sheriff', and the power of the potion is still somewhat uncontrollable."

"Then what are you in a hurry for?" Wouldn't it be safer to drink the potion after returning to Backlund? Abner didn't ask for the second half of the sentence, but he believed that Xio could understand what he meant.

Xio looked around and said in a low voice, "Something happened again... This is not a place to talk, so we can talk in a quiet place later."

Abner nodded upon hearing this, and led her out of the station.

During the period, Xio also asked a little strangely: "Why didn't Fors come? Did something happen?"

Abner spread his hands, expressing that he did not know.

Xio stared at him steadily, then heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "So there is something you don't know... well, once you 'know', it means it will be very dangerous..."

hello miss. What kind of image am I in your heart? Abner choked when he heard this, and deeply felt that the future Miss "Judgment" might follow him to learn "badness"...at least in terms of complaints.

Originally, Abner wanted to go to a welcome banquet together, but because Xio was a little worried about Forsi's situation, she decided to go back to Forsi's rented apartment first. This is inconvenient for Abner to follow, after all, Xio hasn't obtained Forsi's permission, so it's inconvenient to disclose.

Seeing that Xio was about to stop the public carriage, Abner hesitated again and again, but still gritted his teeth and said:

"Hugh, can I ask you something?"

"What's the matter?" Xio turned around and asked in surprise, it had been a long time since they were so polite.

"That's... can you give me some blood?"