Mystery: Start with the Reader

“Hermothuin?

"Turani von Hermothuin? The greatest scientist, mathematician, and mechanic after Emperor Russell, and the father of the second-generation difference engine?"

Klein was no stranger to this name. The major espionage case he was involved in in Backlund more than half a year ago was due to a manuscript of this man. In the end, Mr. "Tower" assassinated Ambassador Intis, which allowed him to succeed. Get away.

This great scientist fell into the hands of the "Rose School" before, and now he has escaped?

"That's right, it's that Hermosuin." "Pale Admiral" Maria nodded with a serious expression, "We hope to hunt Senior, and we also have the intention of rescuing this great scientist."

Indeed, it would not be good if the Rose School represented by "Admiral of Blood" controlled Hermoshuin... After all, excluding the suppressed Temperance sect within, they who believe in the "Mother Tree of Desire" are no more evil than the Aurora Society. Low, allowing them to master the most advanced technology may bring disaster...

Klein thought for a moment and looked at the two female pirates in front of him. He did not directly respond to Maria's previous invitation and said instead:

"Let me ask a few questions."

After Maria looked at him seriously, she nodded slightly and said:

"good."

"First, since Senior is on Blue Mountain Island, why not report it directly to the authorities?" Klein asked.

Although he lacks a sufficient sense of belonging to the Kingdom of Loen, compared to the "Rose School", Loen is still more reliable.

Report... Maria and Edwina were stunned for a second, as if they had never thought about such an operation.

Finally, the "Pale Admiral" said with wandering eyes: "We also don't want that great scientist to serve Loen..."

It turns out that the "Pale Admiral" is backed by the royal family of the "Spiritual Religion Group", and the "Lieutenant General Iceberg" is supported by the "Church of Knowledge and Wisdom". Naturally, they don't want Luen to benefit.

Klein suddenly felt enlightened, but on the outside he calmly asked again: "Second, why is it set for next Tuesday?"

"This is Edwina's 'prophecy'... Acting too early will not solve Senior; acting too late will be very dangerous..."

"In addition, the demigod I invited will not arrive until next Tuesday." Maria answered without any reservation.

Demigod... In other words, there are also high-sequence strong men on the side of "Admiral Blood"?

If it weren't for his "persona" of being a crazy adventurer and knowing a few demigods, Klein would have wanted to turn around and leave.

Seemingly seeing his hesitation, "Vice Admiral Iceberg" Edwina's eyes as clear as spring water turned slightly and added: "I will also invite a demigod over by then... Well, you know him That one."

The only demigod you and I know together... is Abner, right?

For some reason, Klein immediately felt relieved when he heard that Mr. "Tower" would also come. After thinking about it, he asked the last question:

"How many strong men are there around Senior?"

"The 'Rose School' attaches great importance to Hermosuin... I don't know the details, but what is certain is that there will be no less than two demigods. In addition, there are three Sequence 5..."

Speaking of this, Edwina solemnly warned:

"By the way, among the demigods beside Senior, there is a Sequence 3 'Whisperer'. After leaving the 'Golden Dream', try not to think about how to deal with him."

In other words, is it possible on the "Golden Dream"? That's right, according to Abner, the interception of the "Immortal King"'s squadron was planned by Edwina.

If she didn't have the ability to hide in this regard, I'm afraid she would have been discovered by the "Sad Death" long ago.

At least two demigods... How could the "Rose School" suddenly pay so much attention to a scientist? And with my joining, will it be more dangerous... After all, the "Mother Tree of Desire" seems to be very interested in me.

However, the key to this matter still lies with "Tower". As long as he comes, the problem should not be big. After all, there are so many behind him...

Well, Ms. "Messenger" and Sharon should also be interested in the plan to deal with the "Rose School" indulgence faction. By then, we will have at least four demigods on our side, and we will not lose to the opponent.

Moreover, next Monday I have to hand over the identity of "Dawn Dantès" to the captain and Ms. Daly, so maybe let Sharon do a Byam...

Thinking of this, Klein nodded gently and said:

"If it's this level, then I can participate."

He didn't say that he had to think about it first and go back to determine the degree of danger, because after all, this matter will not start until next Tuesday. When something goes wrong with his divination, he can stop it as a participant.

What's more, the initiative to hunt the "Blood Admiral" was actually his first initiative. If he pushed back and blocked it at this time, Herman's "personality" would be over.

Hearing this, the delicate-looking but slightly rigid "Pale Admiral" Maria nodded slightly and said, "Then, let's meet outside the woods on the western outskirts of Bayam on Tuesday morning..."

As she said that, she emphasized again, "Try not to think about this matter in the past few days."

Is this why you did little to no detailed planning? The more detailed the plan, the higher the chance it will be known?

Klein nodded thoughtfully.

…

Ciudad Constantin, in a hotel on Playa Street.

Forsi, who had combed his hair, looked at Abner beside him and said in disbelief: "You told me so much about 'Gluttony' before, do you want to eat the sealed artifact I gave him?"

"To be precise, it's a 'bait'. You are an apprentice of the Abraham family, and you still have the full moon curse of Mr. Door. I only need to make some 'misleading' disguises on you to make that 'Gluttony' The gentleman made a misjudgment, and then approached him to find out his background..." Abner explained with a smile, "That gentleman valued the blood descendants of important people very much, and he even asked Valentine to pay attention to him."

"But isn't this very dangerous?" Forsi was unmoved and felt that this was very unreliable.

"It doesn't matter, I will replace you halfway and won't let you actually face him." Abner said confidently, as if he did not put a demigod who has lived for at least five hundred years in the world. In eyes.

But this is indeed the case, after all, he carries an angel clone with him.

"But this matter has nothing to do with me, why should I help you?" Forsi asked deliberately. As a best-selling novel writer with romance as the core, she still knows how to fight for her own interests.

"After killing Louis Wayne, I can give you his 'traveler' trait." Abner thought for a while, and then added based on Salted Fish's preferences, "In addition, you owe Leon the manuscript. , I can make the decision to help you avoid it.”

After hearing this, Forsi almost immediately agreed, but she swallowed her words again and decided to be a little more reserved. After all, she is not the kind of person who deliberately "procrastinates". The reason why she often fails to finish is just because No inspiration.

"As a friend, won't you give me Louis Wayne's characteristics if I don't agree to be a 'bait' once?" Forsi asked deliberately.

Upon seeing this, Abner glanced at her a few times, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said with a smile: "As a 'friend', of course I can give it to you... but have you ever thought about the price you will pay for it?"

When Forsi saw this familiar smile and heard this familiar question, his face suddenly froze, then he laughed dryly, and then asked:

"When am I going to do this bait?"

"Next Wednesday at eight o'clock in the evening."

…

On Saturday, at five o'clock in the afternoon, the ball held by the newly promoted Viscount Abner Bryan at his residence started as scheduled.

Although the Scudders lacked experience in aristocratic etiquette, under Abner's guidance, they hired a professional butler, Mr. Riback, and the ball became orderly.

——The Scudders are actually "clergy" sent by the "Mother Earth Church" to assist Abner. They are not professional housekeepers, but their duty is to look after the house and take care of Abner's life.

Mr. Riback is 48 years old. He once served the Negan family and served as the deputy butler and housekeeper's assistant for a long time. Later, in a transaction, he became the housekeeper of Baron Sindras.

Not long after Duke Negan was assassinated, Mr. Riback, whose service years had expired, failed to get a new contract from Mr. Baron and became unemployed.

He is a light believer in the Lord of Storms, but his personality is not violent, and his political leanings are conservative...

After Abner interviewed him a few days ago, he finally hired him with an annual salary of 150 gold pounds, and planned to take him to the territory of Beldan in the future to handle some trivial matters.

Of course, in the eyes of others, he hired a housekeeper with such a background, and he also had the intention of showing favor to the "conservatives"... although Abner didn't think that much.

But the benefits of this misunderstanding have already emerged. For example, Emma's father, Viscount Horatio, who has been idle at home for the past six months, and Emma's mother, Lady Norma, who is also Duke Negan's sister, accepted the invitation and brought them with her. They attended the ball of the newly promoted Viscount with their daughter.

And the moment Emma stepped into the ballroom, Leonard Mitchell, who also accepted the invitation to eat and drink, suddenly sat upright.