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Chapter Forty-OneAudrey and Her Susie After pouring away the coffee, Klein returned to the armory, took the thick stack of historical materials Old Neil had organized for him along with the explanatory drafts, and followed the line of gas lamps on the wall toward the stairway leading to Blackthorn Security Company. Tap. Tap. Tap. Footsteps echoed through the sealed and empty underground. Klein finished the spiraling stairs, pushed open the door, took a moment to orient himself, and headed…-
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Chapter FortyMysticism Course “An interesting technique?” Klein asked, deeply curious. Old Neil chuckled. “I am going to make a round through the weapons, materials, and archives storage. While I am doing that, use the two cups on the table to brew two cups of coffee. Put something bad in one of them. What exactly that is, you may decide for yourself. Use your imagination. The only requirement is that you must not waste too much coffee powder. I hand-ground it myself from coffee beans…
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Chapter Thirty-NineAn Interesting Technique In truth, I have no idea whether that notebook was destroyed or hidden… But I can reason backward. If it needed to be destroyed, it could have been done right at the scene. There was no need for me to carry it away first… Hearing Leonard’s question, Klein instantly activated “keyboard detective” mode. After a moment’s thought, he said, “Perhaps the unknown existence Welch, Naya, and I touched both enjoys the ‘sacrifice’ of lives and hopes…
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Chapter Thirty-EightAmateur Hearing Klein’s question, the pretty lady with brownish-yellow hair elegantly pinned up showed not the slightest impatience. Maintaining a courteous smile, she said, “Our members may freely offer divinations to others in the club and set their own prices. We take only a very small percentage as a fee. If you wish to have your fortune told, you may look through this album. It contains introductions and prices for the members willing to perform…
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Chapter Thirty-SevenThe Club Under the blazing afternoon sun, Klein left his home. Because he had to walk all the way from Iron Cross Street to Welch’s residence, he had changed out of his formal suit, top hat, and leather boots. Instead, he wore a linen shirt, his old brown jacket, a matching round-brimmed felt hat, and worn leather shoes. This way, he would not have to worry about sweat tainting that expensive outfit. Following Daffodil Street, he slowly walked toward Iron Cross Street. When…
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Chapter Thirty-SixA Simple Question Audrey thought back to the things she had heard her father and elder brothers say while discussing the political situation, then added her own interpretation. “They believe the current government structure is too chaotic. Every time an election ends and the ruling party changes, people are replaced from top to bottom, turning everything into a mess and making efficiency extremely poor. Not only did that contribute to the defeat in the war, it has also brought…
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Chapter Thirty-FiveExchanging News Roselle Gustav’s secret diary? Emperor Roselle? Audrey was first stunned. Then, almost immediately, she discovered that she did not feel surprised at all. As expected. Only a matter like this would be worthy of a powerhouse on Mr. Fool’s level… It was said that Emperor Roselle had once seen the Blasphemy Slate. It was said that the secret deck of cards he created concealed the twenty-two pathways of the divine. This was the kind of matter every…
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Chapter Thirty-FourAdvance Payment Inside a windowless basement, Alger Wilson sat beside a long table covered with all kinds of vessels and parchment scrolls. His face, rough and deeply carved, was lit from below by wavering yellow light. Before him stood a candle burned halfway down. Its dim flame cast unstable shadows over the objects nearby and across the surface of the table, making everything there seem half-real, half-phantom. Alger’s hair was as messy as seaweed, a deep blue so dark it…
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Chapter Thirty-ThreeThe “Switch” No sooner had Old Neil finished speaking than the illusory eyes in the darkness behind him quickly vanished. Even with spirit vision active, Klein could no longer find any trace that they had ever existed. “That was the manifestation of a ritual magic,” Old Neil explained with a chuckle. A little magical… Is spirit vision basically an upgraded yin-yang eye? Klein felt like a child who had received a new toy. Full of curiosity, he shifted his gaze…
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Chapter Thirty-TwoSpirit Vision Klein looked at the dark-blue viscous liquid—something difficult to say whether it was a cup of drink or a solid lump—and swallowed with some effort. “Do I just drink it like this?” “No additional preparation? A ritual, an incantation, or a prayer?” Old Neil gave an “uh,” then said, “Preparation? There is some. First, have a glass of Intis Olmir wine. Then smoke a Desi cigar. After that, hum a melodious tune and perform a light court dance. Tap…
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