Mystery: Start with the Reader

"Thank you for your help." Abner stood up and saluted the figure at the top of the long bronze table shrouded in thick gray mist.

Then, he heard Mister Fool continue to say in a flat tone:

"However, the contents of a few pages contain knowledge beyond your current level... I'll take it down and keep it for safekeeping. What do you think?"

"Blood Feast" is a thread-bound book with detachable pages. This method of binding books also comes from Emperor Roselle.

Abner was a little dazed. He had already read the first half of "A Feast of Blood". How could there be any knowledge beyond his upper limit?

But after a little thought, he understood Klein's plan.

Those few pages of so-called knowledge that exceeded the upper limit of my endurance, wouldn't they be the pages that recorded the "primordial moon"? Is this because I am afraid that I will see the essence of "The Fool" following the scriptures?

Abner slandered a few words, but on the surface he still pretended to be respectful and replied: "Thank you again, Mr. Fool. I have no problem, and I can feel at ease with those few pages in your hands."

Klein was also relieved when he heard Abner's reply. After all, the book belonged to "Tower", and he had to ask the other party's opinion before keeping those few pages... He really didn't dare to destroy it, but through divination, he already knew that it was a rubbing copy. Although it was a few years old, there was nothing special about it.

He also recounted the content on those pages just now. Strictly speaking, the "Tower" has nothing to lose.

"After the party is over, I will return the "Blood Feast" to you." Klein looked at Abner and smiled.

Abner thought for a while, and knew that according to the so-called "equivalent exchange" principle set by "The Fool", he should have owed a favor this time, so he took the initiative to ask: "I don't know, besides Roselle's diary, what other What kind of compensation do you need?"

Klein, who was waiting for a similar response, smiled again:

"Information about the Antigonus family or the Secret Order."

Sure enough, I wanted to ask this... Abner secretly thought, but on the surface after thinking for a moment, he replied: "I will go and collect some information about them and present it to you at the next gathering. Do you think it's okay? Mister Fool? "I always have to take a moment to think about what can be told and what can't be said.

Klein was a little disappointed, but still nodded slightly and said:

"no problem.

"If the information you collect exceeds the value of this request for identifying books, I will compensate you additionally."

As for what is considered to exceed the value of the request, of course it is up to the respected Mister Fool to decide, it counts as if he has the ability to pay the extra remuneration, but it doesn’t count if he doesn’t have the ability... Klein added silently in his heart.

After finishing speaking, Klein leaned back in his chair, looked around "The Hanged Man" and "Justice", and said, "This condition is also valid for you."

As for "The Fool" wanting information about the "Secret Order" and "Antigonus Family", Alger had no doubts. Not to mention that "The Fool" made similar requests at previous gatherings. It is not surprising that a suspected god is interested in ancient families and ancient and secret organizations.

And more importantly, after many gatherings, he has gradually affirmed in his heart that Mr. Fool's state was not perfect at first, and he may still be in a certain predicament until now. The various attempts he made, All to free Him from bondage, no longer limited.

This may even involve the big secret that the Seven Gods will no longer descend to the real world after the Fourth Epoch... Alger thought for a moment, and trembled a little, feeling that he had entered the realm of the gods.

Not to mention Alger's self-imagining, "Justice" Audrey's eyes lit up immediately after hearing "The Fool", and said:

"Mr. Fool, I will also ask someone."

It just doesn't know if Forsi understands these ancient families and organizations. Audrey thought secretly.

Afterwards, seeing that no one shared it again, Klein swept his eyes over "The Hanged Man", "Justice", and "Tower", and said with a smile:

"If there is nothing else to share, let's end today's party."

He still has to retain some spirituality for a while to "trade".

"Follow your will." The three of Abner stood up at the same time and said.

...

Abner, who returned to his room, did not revoke the spiritual wall, but put the "false anger" ring, the extraordinary characteristic of "lawyer" and ten low-end spells on the altar that had been prepared earlier.

Then, he recited in ancient Hermes:

"A fool who does not belong to this era;"

"You are the mysterious ruler above the gray mist;"

"You are the Yellow and Black King of Good Luck."

...

Above the gray mist, Klein sighed as he looked at the items brought up from the "tower" sacrifice, and began to divination and identification one by one. Since he agreed to be the "witness", he had to do something for the members.

After confirming that there is nothing wrong with the "tower", the spirituality spread to the crimson stars representing "The Hanged Man" and "Justice", making them ready for the "ask for bestow" ceremony.

After all the transactions were completed, Klein looked at the 1,300 gold banknotes floating in the gray mist, swallowed quietly, then he looked away with great perseverance, and extended his spirituality to represent the "tower" on the red star.

...

Seeing the cash falling onto the altar from the "Gate of Summoning", Abner first secretly praised Mister Fool's courier service, then inspected them one by one with the "Pure White Eye", and then sent them Put it close to your body.

"In this way, my total working capital has increased to 2,800 pounds. After excluding the 2,100 pounds I bought materials tonight, I still have 700 pounds in cash...

"Although we don't know what the other main material of 'Elemant' is, it probably won't be less than 1,000 pounds, and it may even be more expensive than the 'heart of the tree of the elders'... There is still a huge funding gap. .”

After a little calculation in his mind, Abner immediately felt that the money was still not enough, and working hard to make money was probably his main task in the next stage besides "acting".

"Fortunately, the little 'Sun' will be able to join the 'Tarot Club' in two weeks, maybe the required materials can be exchanged from him..."

At this moment, Abner felt the spiritual wall being touched, and he knew it was Kenny, the servant, knocking on the door.

Seeing this, he hurriedly cleaned up the traces of the ceremony, then withdrew his spirituality, sat back behind his desk, and said, "Come in."

"Has another client come to the door?" Seeing Kenny push the door and walk in, Abner asked with a smile.

"Detective Blaine, Congressman Macht is here again."

Abner was not surprised by his visit. After all, the other party spent money, so how could he not come to confirm the result?

He sorted out his clothes, and then led by Kenny to the living room on the first floor, where he saw Congressman Macht in formal attire,

He did not bring his wife Liana this time, and he was currently smoking a cigarette in the smoking area in the corner of the living room. Seeing Abner go down the stairs, he immediately stubbed out the cigarette butt, greeted him in two or three steps, and said enthusiastically: "Detective Brain, it's nice to see you again."

"I'm also very happy, Mr. Congressman." Abner nodded politely in return.

After the two sat on the sofa and exchanged some pleasantries, Councilor Macht couldn't help asking, "Detective Blaine, do you know where Bishop Utravsky is?"

"I have already asked on your behalf, and the bishop has agreed. He is happy to visit your home." Abner nodded.

"That's really my honor!" Councilor Macht's original tiredness disappeared, he looked at Abner with scorching eyes, and asked with a smile: "I will have a dinner at home on Wednesday night, I hope you and Mr. Bishop We can come together."

"I don't think there is a problem." Abner directly agreed on behalf of Bishop Utravsky this time. After all, he had already considered this situation when he asked yesterday, and the giant bishop did not object.

"I will hand over the official invitation to you and His Excellency the bishop tomorrow." Councilor Macht had been working on his daughter's affairs for several days, and he finally got the result at this time, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

...

At 7 o'clock in the evening, Abner, with 2,800 gold pounds in his pocket, did not dare to squeeze the subway, but took a rented carriage to the Harvest Church on Rose Street in the southern area of ​​the bridge. \u003c/div\u003e