Chapter 196 December

What? Let me check myself again? Klein almost suspected that the other party was deliberately probing.

The organization that uses tarot cards as a symbol is really interesting, and I think so too, but I don't want to betray myself... By the way, Kapin's matter is obviously not simple. He has four Extraordinary people to protect him, so there must be something behind it As a powerful force, what is the difference between investigating this case and being involved in the strife of the upper class? Uh, this is not something Sherlock Moriarty should know... Klein showed a thoughtful expression, and said after deliberation:

"It's not easy to find a mysterious organization, and it's very dangerous."

Talim seemed to have expected his answer, he laughed and said:

"Sherlock, you don't need to take risks. The big man means to pay more attention and collect relevant information or rumors. Here is 5 pounds in cash, which is the activity fund he gave you. Even if you haven't gained any valuable news, Nor will you return it, and once you have a useful lead, he will pay you one by one and reimburse you for the entire process."

such a good condition? That big shot is very important to this matter... Is he related to the forces behind Kapin, or does he hope to find a mysterious organization code-named Tarot to help him do things? Reimbursement... It's been a long time since I've heard someone promise me this kind of thing... The other party has talked to this extent. If a private detective still refuses, it will look too suspicious... And investigate yourself , obviously should be in his hands... Klein hesitated for a few seconds and said:

"Okay, I'll do my best."

He unceremoniously accepted the five £1 banknotes handed over by Talim, intending to provide a plausible clue every one or two weeks.

Isn't the "Aurora Society" looking for "The Fool"? "The Fool" obviously belongs to the Tarot card! I hope that big shot pursues all the way and gets rid of Mr. A... Klein gradually had some ideas in his mind.

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Underground part of St. Samuel's Church.

"Requiem Master" Soest gathered all the team members to discuss what to do next.

He glanced at the dark-haired and green-eyed Leonard Mitchell, and said half as a question and half as an exam:

"If you are in charge, how do you plan to investigate those two cases related to the Tarot ceremony?"

Leonard raised his hand to comb his hair, smiled and said:

"First, according to the previous thinking, reversely track down the people or organizations who are looking for followers of 'The Fool', they may know something, second, re-investigate the previous two cases, put all the people involved in the list, No matter whether there is any suspicion or not! Then rely on the ability of 'Nightmare' to make various inquiries and eliminate all kinds, the devil may be hiding in the details, hiding in the seemingly impossible person."

Soest chuckled:

"I've looked through the files. There are many people involved in these two cases, and they live in different places. It is very difficult to re-investigate them. Moreover, some of the people in them are Extraordinary people who are active in the underground world and know how to deal with them. Hiding ourselves, we have no way of grasping their whereabouts, if we investigate according to your idea, we need not only our small team, but the church must invest at least five more Sequence 7 Nighthawks and corresponding support personnel."

"Our focus is on summoning demons." Another red glove reminded Leonard.

Leonard didn't see any anger, and gave a low laugh:

"I know, I'm just offering advice. Whether to adopt it or not, and to what extent, is Captain Soest's right."

He paused, showing a puzzled expression:

"I don't understand why those two cases related to the Tarot ceremony are not given high priority. The former both involve the evil god's attempt to descend, and I don't know how many times more serious than simply summoning demons."

Soest took a sip of coffee and replied slowly:

"The Nighthawks have limited manpower, so cases must be prioritized, and the hidden organization represented by Tarot has not shown any obvious malice towards us so far. In a sense, their actions are

On the contrary, it helped us, for example, by destroying the coming of the "true creator", for example, by letting us know that Kapin, a human trafficker, is not simple, and there is a big secret hidden behind it. "

Having said that, he drew the corners of his mouth and said:

"Maybe they can help us find more bad stuff.

"Of course, necessary investigations are necessary. No one can guarantee that the secret organization will not be our enemy in the future."

"I understand, Captain Soest, let's focus on the case of summoning demons." Leonard said sincerely.

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Backlund's winter is always inseparable from the fireplace and the fog, and time flies by in such a cold and gray feeling.

It seems that it is only a blink of an eye, and there is only half a month left before the New Year.

Klein extinguished the charcoal in the fireplace, and put on a double-breasted woolen coat over the dark red woolen vest.

Nearly three weeks ago, Reppard finally got the bicycle patent and started looking for a suitable second-round investor. Steam-powered car tycoon Flammie Cage expressed some interest in it.

After several contacts, the three parties agreed to make the final negotiation today.

And for more than a month, Klein lived without any surprises. With the help of the investigation, he digested the potion step by step and tediously. Now it is far from being completely completed, and there is only one big active performance short of it.

If there is no urgent matter, you don't have to take risks. Another month, it will be almost the same... Klein thoughtfully took off the half-height silk top hat from the coat rack, and smoothed it with a brush and a handkerchief. Wrinkled, removing dust.

The January 4th party pointed to by the badge left by Lanrus, he didn't have the idea of ​​going to it.

During this period of time, the "Tarot Club" was still going on once a week. Klein got a few pages of Roselle's early diary, and witnessed that the other party changed from a weak bird who could only fantasize and dare not take action to an active one. The dude of the hunt.

Other than that, he had almost nothing else to gain. Although the "Werewolf" Extraordinary Characteristics were handed over to the "Hanged Man" through the "World" for sale, it was obviously not so easy to achieve a business involving more than a thousand pounds. The cursed feature of the "werewolf" also deters many interested parties.

However, at the Tarot gathering a few days ago, "The Hanged Man" told "The World" that he had contacted a "craftsman" from the Church of Steam, and the other party was obviously a little bit moved.

"I hope it can be done this week... There is no clue about the 'Wind Blessed' formula that Mister 'Hanged Man' needs..." Klein packed up his belongings, took his cane, put on his hat, and walked out of the room—— The "Wind Blessed One" potion formula belongs to Sequence 6, so it is not so easy to meet. "The Hanged Man" Alger waited for more than a month, but failed to hear good news.

After a long period of observation and testing, Audrey "Justice" was finally recognized by the "Psychological Alchemy Association". She reported to Mister Fool, saying that she should be able to officially join that secret organization this week, hoping to receive blessings in advance To avoid any accidents, for this reason, she plans to search for at least ten pages of Roselle's diary from the "Psychological Alchemist Association" and dedicate them to Mister Fool without any payment.

As for the giant dragon specimen in Duke Negan's treasury, she has confirmed that it is the "Thousand-Faced Hunter", but the problem is that it is just a simple specimen, without corresponding Extraordinary characteristics, and there is no flowing blood.

The 2,000 pounds she owes to Mister Fool's family will not be repaid until February and March next year, because after she officially becomes an adult at the New Year's ball, although she can get control over part of the property, she still has to be supervised by her parents. It cannot be sold at will, and she is still short of Viscount Grelint's final payment, so there must be enough time to covertly raise money.

With the help of "The Hanged Man", Forsi the "Magician" finally obtained the "blood of the deep-sea marlin". For this, she paid the other party 320 pounds, and her deposit was reduced to 120 pounds.

In order to make up for the loss and for the "stomach of the spirit eater", she began to rush to draft the manuscript, and the new book quickly took shape, telling a story that combines adventure, love, travel, storm, and pirates.

Her communication with Dorian Gray has not been interrupted, and the other party recently said that she will come to Backlund to pay homage to Anlisa, Robolo, and Lawrence.

Derrick the "Sun" followed the suggestion of "The Hanged Man", and behaved without any abnormalities, continued his daily patrols, continued to accumulate meritorious deeds, and did not try any rituals.

In every Tarot meeting, he would skillfully pretend to sleep, and did not expose any problems for the time being. Usually, he would sleep intermittently to avoid certain things from appearing regularly and being suspected.

According to him, Elder "Shepherd" Lovia did not leave the bottom of the round tower seven days later, and is still locked there for unknown reasons.

Mr. A of the "Aurora Society" did not get any valuable clues when Klein deliberately kept a low profile in his search for the followers and favored ones of "The Fool", and those Beyonders who knew the name of "The Fool" all understood Don't chant this kind of thing casually, unless they are in a desperate situation, they definitely don't have the courage to pray to the existence of a suspected evil god.

"Emlyn said last time that there are clues to the relevant materials, and it may be confirmed soon, but the problem is that I don't have enough money now..." Klein muttered silently, carrying his cane, and walked to Lawyer Jurgen. doorway.

After ringing the doorbell, he took the initiative and instinctively took two steps back.

Not long after, the door opened, and the old lady Doris opened her arms hale and hearty, intending to give Klein a warm hug.

"Oh, the doctor you introduced last time is really great! My body hasn't been so healthy in the past ten years!" Seeing that Mr. Detective was standing far away, Doris could only fold her arms and express herself in words joy and feeling.

Klein sighed amusedly and helplessly:

"Mrs. Doris, this is the ninth time you have said that."

He saw Brody, the black cat, squatting on top of the coat rack in the back, looking precarious but maintaining his balance.

Me too... Klein made a self-assessment.

"Really?" Mrs. Doris asked doubtfully.

She immediately put the question behind her and said with a smile:

"Are you looking for Jurgen?"

Klein suddenly smiled:

"Yes."

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