Chapter 8 Matchmaking
After that, the discussion of the Bloodlines continued for some time, and when "The Sun" mentioned the desecration of the slate, Esther's fingers subconsciously landed on her legs, drawing circles in thought.
It's the first time she's heard of this kind of thing, it's a stone tablet that opens up the potions system, so who deciphers this information?
Esther felt as if she was approaching a certain part of the "reality" of the world, but she did not rush to ask about the "sun", but because of the uneasiness in her heart, she suppressed her curiosity.
When "Justice" asked for the fruit of the Elder Tree and the blood of the mirror dragon, "Moon" also happily quoted the price, and the two reached another deal, and "Justice" also informed the "Moon" of the transaction method to the "Moon", who had newly joined the Tarot Club.
After the "world" sold the extraordinary properties of the "psychiatrist" to "justice", he asked the "hanging man" to entrust a craftsman to help him create an extraordinary item, because he heard that it might have the effect of changing people's appearance, "justice" immediately booked with "the hanged man" to buy the finished product of this magical item.
Esther was also a little moved, but after hearing the price of more than three thousand gold pounds, she regained her composure.
I can't afford it!
"Moon" promises to help the "Hanged Man" find items that will plunge a boatload of people into a deep sleep, while "World" asks for the remnants of an ancient wraith and the eyes of a six-winged gargoyle.
After the "World", Esther also raised her hand and issued a trading order of her own at the tarot meeting:
"I want to acquire clues about the extraordinary properties of the 'Parasite.'"
"Parasites?" The "hanging man" looked thoughtfully at the "lover": "This is the first time I've heard of it, which way is this?" β
Esther didn't think there was anything to cover up, after all, everyone's path was placed in the high-backed chair behind her: "'The Thief', Sequence 4, just the news, no need to take risks." β
However, she did not get any answers, and Esther was mentally prepared for this, and the extraordinary people who could parasitize on others would not be discovered by others at will, and they were probably hiding in unknown places quite secretly.
Not to mention that Amon was hanging around outside.
After "Sun" told "World" that he would have some time to find a way to remove the spiritual pollution from the extraordinary properties, "Sun" very seriously told "The Hanged Man" to compile a list of common monsters in the area around Silver City as soon as possible.
Esther has a good impression of the "sun", this young man is always sincere, which makes her admire it very much, "the sun" is not like the "hanging man" who always has a lot of thoughts, and the "hanging man" always makes Esther always feel like being speculated.
Today's extraordinarily active trading session has finally come to an end, and as soon as the free exchange time begins, "Justice" can't wait to ask the truth behind the Beckland smog.
The "fool" chuckled, but the answer given was vague: "The root of the problem has not yet been discovered, but there are enough clues, I hope the people of the three major churches are not too stupid." β
Why did Mr. Fool mention the three major churches? Esther remembered that some time before the incident, Xiao Qi was always looking through the newspaper she brought back to the hotel, could it be related to the changes that Beckland and the Rune Kingdom have frequently implemented in recent years?
After the "world" informs the "hanged man" that he has seen the traces of a human trafficker, the "world" applies to the "fool" for a private communication with the "lover".
Esther was stunned for a moment, not knowing why the "world" had to talk to her privately, and then quietly waited for the "world" to speak.
After the "fool" signaled that the two could start, the "world" chuckled twice before saying coldly:
"Someone is looking for your whereabouts, Miss 'Smooth Female Thief'."
"Huh? How are you- wait, you're not going to be the 'Black Emperor', are you? Did Detective Kerk and Sherlock entrust you with finding my whereabouts!? β
Esther was a little incoherent because she was quite surprised, but at the same time she was very excited:
"Sherlock, how is he now? Is it still in Beckland? He didn't get sick in the haze! I'm already in Port Prieze, and if he's still around, I'll be when the tarot is overβ"
"World" cleared his throat, did not admit or deny his identity, but interrupted the overly excited words of the "lover" and asked her to calm down from it:
"Then you'd better stay where you are, he's already on his way to Port Prieze."
"Sherlock, he's going to sea? By the way, he has been chasing the traces of mermaids before, and this is also for promotion? Esther was a little restless, and wanted to go directly to Pritz Harbor to try her luck, but she thought that she didn't know if Klein's had arrived at the port, and she could only wait patiently for what the "world" had to say.
"World" nodded slightly: "According to his itinerary, he should go to the 'Pritz Port Ticket Company' tomorrow morning to buy a ticket to the sea." β
After a pause, "World" added, "But he's in disguise, you'd better honestly find a conspicuous place and wait." β
Esther nodded happily: "I know his ability to do this, thank you very much for being willing to tell me about this, Mr. 'World'!" β
The "world" was silent for a few seconds, and nodded: "Because Sherlock and I know each other well, and he has been eager to track down your whereabouts, I specifically told you, and I hope you don't say more to others." β
"I understand, your identity still needs to be kept secret, because the 'Grand Rogue Black Emperor' has entered the official sight. I won't talk to anyone else, don't worry. β
"World" chuckled twice and turned to "Fool": "Thank you, our separate exchange is over. β
Throughout the communication between the two, everyone else seemed very curious, and "justice" could observe more details than others, and the excitement of the "lover" could be said to be unconcealed.
This makes "justice" speculate on some real marginal information, and it seems that the "world" is indeed connected to the "lover" in the real world, otherwise this news would not make the "lover" who has always been so casual.
Although the "lovers" often expressed surprise or thinking, it was the first time that they appeared at a tarot meeting with such a happy and nervous look.
Could it be that both of them are the relatives of Mr. "Fool"? "Justice" can't help but give birth to such thoughts, which even explains the little attention that "the world" paid to "lovers" before.
However, the "lover" did not show familiarity with the "world" before, which made it difficult for such speculation to stand, and it cannot be ruled out that it was because of the special identity of the "lover", and Mr. "Fool" asked the "world" to deliberately pay attention to the news related to the "lover" and found her own clues......
"Justice" is also a little puzzled, could it be that after Beckland's mutation, Mr. "Fool" has become dissatisfied and worried about "lover", so he let the "world" secretly investigate?
Later, the group discussed the question of the "sun" asking the tarot guild gestures, but the "hanging man" thought that it was best not to leave an easily exposed behavior in this regard for the sake of secrecy.
The meeting was almost over here, and the "Fool" nodded calmly: "That's all for today's meeting. β
"Do what you want!"
Except for the "moon", who was a second slower because he was not used to it, everyone else stood up and saluted the "fool" who was at the head of the seat.
Everyone's eyes were shrouded in crimson light, and figures disappeared from their seats, except for "the world" and "lovers".
Esther was stunned for a moment, then looked at the "Fool" at the head of the seat, and then at the "world" uneasily, and the "world" sat back in the high-backed chair very calmly.
The "Fool" pressed his right hand weakly, and he raised the ball of light in his left hand, sending it back into the air and hanging it back above the bronze table:
"Just a reminder that the sacrificial weapon of Mr. 'Hanged Man' is still with me. You sit down first, I'm curious about something. β
When Esther heard the beginning, she was still grateful to Mr. "Fool" for his special reminder, but after listening to the words of "Fool", she immediately became nervous, and sat back in the high-backed chair nervously, like a student who was left in class by his teacher for doing something wrong.
Esther was indeed very weak-hearted, because on the day of Beckland, she recited the honorific name of "Zoya" in exchange for the "divine descent", and if Mr. "Fool" thought it was a blasphemy or betrayal, then perhaps he wanted to settle the matter and leave himself behind......
"Don't be so nervous," the Fool laughed softly, as if as everyone else left, and he chuckled softly, "I wanted to ask you about Zoya, how did you wake him up." β
Esther relaxed a lot, it seemed that the "Fool" was just curious about the situation at that time, and she immediately described the process of the incident in general, including the honorific name of "Zoya", or because of the gray fog, Esther dared to repeat it so boldly.
However, the content she told only ended until the witch and Amon clone were "hidden" by the mysterious lady, and she really didn't want to recall the experience of being tortured on a desert island later.
"That mysterious lady is at least an angel of the Church of the Night Goddess, I don't know the rest."
The "fool" tilted his head and lightly tapped his fingers on the armrest, as if thinking about something.
The "World" then spoke: "Aren't you a 'thief'?" Zoya's abilities look like a 'monster' path. β
"I can't figure this out either, but compared to actually using the power of the 'fate' path, it feels like 'Zoya' allowed me to borrow his power."
Esther couldn't help but glance at the ball of light above her head, and she dared to ask the "Fool": "I want to ask, does 'Zoya' have any connection with you?" Is He really the squire who has fled from you? β
After a few seconds of long silence for Esther, the "Fool" smiled and leaned back in his high-backed chair:
It's up to Him to choose. Fate has always been wonderful, and you should know it deeply. β
Esther seemed to feel the Fool's gaze pierce through the gray mist, revealing a gaze as gentle as his smile.
Esther nodded vigorously, "Thank you for your revelation and forbearance. β
Then she turned to the "world" with some confusion, wondering why the "fool" would leave the "world" behind, but Esther had a hunch that the "world" might have news to tell her.
"World" met Esther's gaze, and her voice was cold and unwavering: "What was your previous state?" If you don't have control over your state when you go back to the real world, I won't send a letter to Sherlock asking him to risk coming to you. β
Esther subconsciously touched the corners of her eyes and lips, hesitating because of her resistance to the topic, but soon she decided to skip the details and confess appropriately:
"I met Amon himself, and I had to borrow strength from 'Zoya' and use some special means to get rid of him. Amon is also pursuing your tracks, Mr. Fool, so please be more careful. β
The "world" seemed to be a little shocked, and leaned forward slightly: "You escaped?" β
"Well, I'm still a little lucky. If it weren't for Mr. Fool, I'm afraid I would still be in chaos right now. β
Esther stopped her words gloomily.
"The World" also lowered its head: "I don't have any other problems." β
By the time Sherlock Moriarty meets Esther in her new capacity, there will naturally be another conversation.
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