Chapter 186: Banquet and Curse
With his thoughts racing, Abner nodded, "Although I can't ask for power from the Eternal Sun, I can design a ritual and use the power of the 'Ring of Light' ring to enhance the effect of warding off evil spirits...... However, I don't have any metals or flowers in the 'Sun' realm, so I'll have to go out tomorrow to buy them......"
In fact, with Abner's current ability, it would not be so troublesome to hold an exorcism ceremony, but he would have to wait for Klein to respond to Hugh's "prayer" and determine the "Crimson Star" that belonged to her before performing the exorcism ceremony.
Otherwise, if the connection is really "driven", isn't he working in vain?
Hugh had no objection to this, and only said, "Then Furth and I will come back to you tomorrow at noon." ”
"You can stay in this villa for the time being tonight, and if something happens, I can help in time." Abner thought for a moment and suggested.
As long as he was worried about Klein's response to Hugh at night, Hugh would overreact in fear. Wouldn't it be bad if she reported the name of the "Fool" to the church or MI9?
Although Klein, who has no believers, no organization, and no doctrine at all, does not care, such a move may make Hugh lose the opportunity to join the Tarot Society.
Hearing Abner's words, Hugh thought about it seriously, she didn't have the shyness to stay in Abner's house, after all, on the ship to and from Damir, the two of them lived in a suite, which was much closer than the guest rooms in the villa......
She hesitated because she wondered if the mysterious being would also have her eyes on Abner because of this.
But after thinking about it carefully, Abner has been saying that he is a person of knowledge, and he is obviously favored by Mother Earth......
Thinking of this, Hugh let out an "um" and said, "I'll talk to Firth." ”
At this time, Abner found himself standing outside the door of the study, and he was about to open the door to enter, but was stopped by Hugh, who was blocking the door.
Abner asked curiously, "What's wrong?" ”
Hugh pursed his lips when he heard this, and replied embarrassedly, "That...... Well, Abner, can you prepare another set of clothes? Well, the clothes that Furth can wear. ”
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Since Mr. and Mrs. Macht are extremely experienced in hosting banquets, and they have already planned for some unexpected situations for their guests, the villa has prepared several sets of ladies' dresses with slightly looser sizes. Although it doesn't fit too well, as long as it's not too extreme, it's barely able to wear it.
In the banquet hall, Furth, who had changed into a beige X-shaped dress, took a plate and a gherkin sandwich, took a bite, and half-jokingly and half-told his true feelings to Abner, Hugh, Roman, and Susan in front of him:
"The shape of the dessert at the banquet seems to be very chic, whether it is carrot cake or cream muffin......
Glancing at the other side of the long table, Hazel, who was next to Bishop Utravsky, explained: "It is said that Miss Hazel made it herself, and Councillor Makht was very pleased with this, so he put these desserts on the table next to the main meal and shared them with everyone. ”
"Hazel?" Furth followed Abner's gaze and recognized the young lady who was trying to steal her bracelet at the Daily Observer's headquarters ball.
It turned out to be her...... It is said that her right arm was cut off by Abner? Firth looked at the long glove that Hazel was wearing on her right and nodded thoughtfully.
Since Abner was surrounded by four young and beautiful young ladies, he received no less attention, and Portland Mormontton, the president of the Beckland Technical University, who happened to hear their conversation, laughed and said to Councillor Macht, who was beside him:
"That doesn't sound like the Hazel I know."
Councillor Makht smiled at his wife and said contentedly:
"Everybody grows, doesn't it?
"Hazel has really matured a lot lately, and this is all thanks to Bishop Utravsky!"
Congressman Mahet: Is this a staunch believer in the goddess turned into a "half-giant bishop blow"?
Abner complained in his heart, and was about to pick up a staple when he saw Ms. Dalie, who was not wearing makeup, walking towards him with a smile.
"Here's a meal for you, 'Hero Detective.'" Ms. Dai Li didn't talk nonsense, and directly took out an envelope and handed it over.
Abner subconsciously took it and counted it, and found that there were ten 10-pound bills.
"This ...... Too much, right? "That meal was just over 50 pounds.
"The extra is the intelligence fee that Cesima gave you, and he is very satisfied with the service you provide." After speaking, Dai Li looked at Hugh and the other four beside Abner, her turquoise eyes moved slightly, and she smiled again:
"You don't seem to realize the seriousness of the matter, do you? The Great Detective. ”
"What?" Abner said blankly.
"Count me, there are five ladies with you now...... There are a few well-known reporters here today, and I'm afraid that tomorrow your reputation as a 'heroic detective' will be in the newspaper. Well, especially since I also gave you money, I don't know what kind of reverie stories they will make up. Dali said with a smirk.
Abner was startled when he heard this, and he turned his head and looked at Hugh, Forthth, Roman, and Susan...... I thought to myself: Dalie's words seem likely to come true!
Do you want to give those reporters a group hypnosis right away? I haven't learned this ability yet, but I can ask for knowledge and wisdom to make a charm.
"Hehe, you take it seriously! Don't worry, I came to you and gave you an envelope that only the bishop and the two little girls behind you could see. The corners of Dali's mouth curled up slightly, and she shook her head and smiled.
"Ma'am, I have to admit that your joke almost made me almost lose my mouth." Abner breathed a sigh of relief and said helplessly.
"If you do do it, then you will probably have to enjoy the tenderness of the night watchmen under the church of St. Samuel tonight." Daly smiled at Abner.
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Tingen, West End.
By this time, it was completely dark, and the dark clouds had obscured the crimson moon.
A two-story gray-blue house on the banks of the Tasok River seemed to be hidden in this dark shadow, so quiet that no sound came out, as if there were no reptiles and no life.
Crane looked at such a scene, his palms sweating, and his body trembling.
He felt that there were countless terrible things hidden there, waiting, waiting for a bloody feast.
Soon, he faintly heard a violent gust of wind, and clearly distinguished the gunshots in it.
After a few minutes, he heard the sound of singing coming from the target building.
It was a folk tune that Leonard often hummed, full of vulgar phrases, and it was also the signal of the rendezvous he had agreed with Dunn and the others!
But as soon as he took two steps, Klein suddenly paused, and then untied the silver chain in the cuff, allowing the citrine pendant to fall naturally.
"The singing just now is an illusion."
……
After reciting it seven times, he opened his eyes and saw the pendant turning counterclockwise.
"Not a hallucination......"
Crane put his heart back in place and quickly walked into the house.
Then he saw that by the side of a ruined altar, Dunn put down a puppet, turned back, and said to himself:
"It's a terrible curse ritual, and luckily, we've broken it...... This puppet curses you with the help of it. ”
Crane, who found that he was no longer a burden, subconsciously raised his head and said:
"Yes, Captain."
But after saying that, he came back to his senses, and then looked around, only to find that each puppet next to the altar had a different name and corresponding information on it.
"Who else but me is cursed?" Klein asked subconsciously.
"And me and Leonard...... The rest are survivors on the Sativa horn. Dunn said after a moment of silence.
Alfalfa Survivor ...... Did the "instigator" Tris? No, according to the information about the "witch" given by the "tower", she should be called "Triss" by this time!
Thinking of this, Klein just wanted to report to the captain, when he heard the latter say in a mellow voice:
"Daly had encountered a terrible witch in Beckland before, but she killed each other with the 'Hero Detective'...... After that, Dali wrote to me and told me an important piece of information - the name of Witch Path Sequence 7 is 'Witch'! ”