Chapter 164: The Caller
The "World" first proposed the two magical items she wanted to sell, and when she heard the effect of the "Lucky Scale", Esther subconsciously looked at it a few more times, but the price quoted from the "World" made her instantly dispel this idea.
Twelve thousand gold pounds, she suddenly felt the need to save money, or, like Klein, to rob pirates?
The World then sold another copy of the Book of Secrets to Justice, but the extraordinary properties of the Inquisitor were not acquired for the time being.
During this time, Esther secretly raised her eyes to observe the translucent ball of light above her head, its color was much dimmer than usual, but it was not like last time, Zoya's voice did not ring in Esther's mind.
The "Fool" had indeed discovered it, and Zoya did not dare to mobilize the power of the ball of light again.
Is it because I keep climbing the gray fog to participate in meetings, and Zoya has once again made contact with the orb of light here? Or is it that only part of Him is in me, and the rest is still in the orb of light? Based on my fragmented visions in the past, it is almost certain that it is the latter case......
Esther remained silent for most of the time, and as several transactions ended today, "The Fool" announced that he had entered the free exchange session.
The "Hanged Man" immediately asked the "Sun" about the Silver City Exploration Team, and then went on to tell him about the complete destruction of Bansi Harbor.
Esther resisted the thought of looking at the "world" beside her, because her face was blurred, and her frowning expression was not obvious.
When the "upside-down hangman" saw that no one answered, he withdrew his gaze from the others: "It's your turn." β
The "hermit" quickly grasped the opportunity to change the topic, and when she asked a question, her gaze kept shifting between "magician" and "lover": "Ms. 'magician' and Ms. 'lover', do you have any in-depth understanding of the situation of 'Mr. Men'?" I can pay accordingly. β
The "magician" subconsciously glanced at the "lover" at the end of the table, and Esther nodded: "Let Miss 'Magician' say it first, I can use it as a supplement." β
The "magician" looked hesitantly at the "hermit": "The five hundred...... Three hundred pounds. β
She was very hesitant, because it was an exchange of information between the two of them, and she took the initiative to lower the psychological price she had expected.
However, the "hermit" agreed, and did not even choose to communicate alone, but let everyone else at the long table get the opportunity to listen, which greatly satisfied the curiosity of "justice".
Furth organized the language and slowed down the pace of speech:
"I once got a magical item that helps people travel through the spirit realm. But after using it, every time there is a full moon or a blood moon, I hear strange babbles, almost out of control, and it is very painful.
"Thanks to Mr. Fool's help, I didn't really lose control. According to Mr. 'Fool', that kind of babbling comes from 'Mr. Men'. β
She paused, then added, "It's possible that she's calling for help." β
After saying these words, the "magician" subconsciously turned his gaze to the "lover".
Seeing that the "Hermit" was also looking at her, Esther continued with the words "Magician": "He is not necessarily inβno, maybe I should use him, you must know that this 'Mr. Gate' was once very powerful, and he has been active for quite a long time. β
Esther didn't look at the others, but stared at the position on the table: "Bethel Abraham, the ancestor of the Abrahamic family, is the number one nobleman in the Tudor Empire, active in the Fourth Age. You've probably heard of this. β
The "Hermit" nodded approvingly: "Yes, the title of 'Mr. Gate' is not as convenient as this name, and I still know a little about the history of the Quaternary." β
The blue eyes with ripples cascading like doors always lingered in front of Esther's eyes: "He disappeared after the 'War of the Four Emperors', and the Abrahamic family began to fall and disappeared from the political scene, only the voice that kept shouting has continued to this day." The speculation that 'Mr. Door' is Bethel Abraham himself is more of a personal opinion, with whom I briefly communicated. β
The head of the "Fool", hidden behind the gray mist, lifted slightly, as if he had been provoked into some interest, closely watching the progress of the conversation in the room.
"Magician" suddenly got a little excited, she raised her hand: "Miss 'Lover', you mentioned that voice just now is not necessarily a cry for help?" If you can communicate with him, is there any way to alleviate that babbling? β
Esther thought for two seconds, but shook her head honestly: "I'm sorry, it's just because I have a special hidden danger that I can use to fight the torture caused by that kind of whispering, but this method can't be shared with anyone else." β
Hidden dangers...... while the "magician" was disappointed, he also heard the helplessness in the words of the "lover", and realized that this "special feature" may be accompanied by other risks.
Esther continued: "When I briefly exchanged words with that voice, he spent a lot of words trying to persuade me and seduce me to 'deliver' him. β
Esther smiled bitterly: "Ha, if it weren't for the increasingly dangerous quid pro quo he proposed, the truth of the occult and the extraordinary world, maybe I would really be tempted......
"According to 'Mr. Gate,' He was trapped in darkness and storms and left the world for a long, long time. When He told me these things, he spoke in a nonchalant and methodical tone, not like a madman who had lost his ability to think. β
There was silence on the long bronze table, and everyone listened to her story, including the "fool" who tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest.
"But He just gives me very strange feelings," Esther's voice grew lower, "He showed a desire to break free from the seal, and kept begging me to help Him, and 'Mr. Men' words were intense, but there was no real emotion contained in them. β
Esther's words paused for a moment, and the "world" next to her suddenly spoke: "Illusion." β
"Yes, I am sensitive to the emotions contained in my words, and at that time I suddenly remembered the information shared by Miss 'Magician', so I deliberately mentioned the matter of 'Abraham's family' and stimulated him."
Esther's words were actually not sincere, and it was more Zoya who was hiding in the depths of her mind who quietly gave the hint at that time.
But after hearing her words, the finger of the "fool" on the armrest stopped.
"Justice" covered his mouth in some surprise: "But Miss 'Lover', 'Mr. Gate' is likely to be extremely powerful - you said you stimulated him?" β
Esther laughed dryly, shook her head, and said:
"Yes, I have to admit that I was very reckless, I didn't even know who He really was, don't follow my stupid actions.
"But when I mentioned the 'house of Abraham,' He seemed to come to his senses for a moment and cried out in an unusually mournful tone...... Let me not save Him.
"I've never heard such desperate cries."
After the "lover" said this, everyone in the Tarot Society was silent for several seconds, perhaps infected by the sad tone of the "lover" who said this sentence, and the "hermit" did not continue to ask for a while.
Esther raised her head and turned to the figure in the first seat: "Mr. 'Fool', I have a question, may I ask what the high-level ones will also be affected by...... Pollution? β
The "Fool" raised his arms that had been placed on the armrests and crossed them in front of him, and he let out a long sigh of compassion: "This is not something for you to explore. β
Esther quickly lowered her head, feeling uneasy about asking the wrong question: "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous. β
However, the voice of the "fool" sounded again: "But I can give an answer, and I hope it will solve the questions that you have not spoken." β
Esther looked up again.
"Yes." The "fool" replied.
Equally vigilant as the "lovers" are the "hermits" who have been taught by the "mysterious queen" and have a broader knowledge of the occult.
The "lover" asks questions during this topic, indicating that she perceives that "Mr. Men" may be contaminated by something, and the protagonist of that page of the diary, Russell the Great, is communicating with "Mr. Men"!
This kind of information can solve many doubts about the "hermit", including the anomaly of Russell the Great's temperament that changed drastically in his later years, and the last time Mr. "Fool" of the Tarot Society did not fully explain this, because those pollution is extremely threatening, and even the extraordinary people of the high sequence can fall?
The Hermit felt like she was very close to the truth.
"Thank you for your answer, Mr. Fool." After Esther thanked him sincerely, she set her eyes on the "Hermit".
This caused the "hermit" to quickly detach from his thoughts: "I don't have any other questions for the time being, thank you for sharing this information, Ms. 'Lover'." β
The free exchange of the Tarot Society went on again, and "The Magician" and "Moon" each shared a part of Beckland's dynamics, but there was no big news.
During this time, the "world" asks the "fool" to communicate with the "lover" alone.
Esther hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to respect the common sense of the Tarot Society: "Mr. 'World', I don't know what you want to tell me?" β
The tone of "World" was still the same cold and unwavering: "The evil spirit of the Red Angel has left that underground ruin, and it is missing. β
"Wait, Medici ran away!?" Esther's previous plan was instantly messed up, she only delayed at sea for half a month, and someone actually let go of the "Red Angel" first, so her plan to return to Beckland and use that cloak of flesh and blood to pick up the evil spirits completely failed.
Taking a step back, it was the evil spirit of the former Angel King, and Esther couldn't help but ask, "Isn't there a street where many people live nearby?" He couldn't have left on his own, there should have been other clues. No, it's better not to do divination, it's easier for the other party to detect it, and it's more dangerous......"
"World" glanced at her: "There is no superficial anomaly in the neighborhood nearby, you calm down." β
"I'm calm, just a little annoyed by this development, sorry," Esther sighed, "I had something I wanted to communicate with him. β
"You know it's dangerous." The hoarse voice of the "world" is very helpless no matter how you listen to it.
(End of chapter)