After making black tea, the York lawyer took off his suit jacket. Wearing only a thick tan plaid shirt inside.

He didn't look like a lawyer at the moment, much less like a Lloyd's executive. It's like an uncle next door.

After York served the tea, he sat down across from Ewass.

He crossed his fingers and placed them on his chest, and said in a low voice: "But I don't really think that Prince Lloyd is the so-called 'disgrace of the royal family' - he does not necessarily think of himself as part of the royal family. I'm more inclined to have him as a hero. Heroes who shake authority and shake royal power.

"Authoritarian pathways are like a shackle. No one who walks this path can disobey the orders of the higher ones, it is strict and cruel, like an anthill, like a beehive. The knights can't do that, but they don't necessarily want to.

"No one wants to be a slave to the power of the path. The silver-crowned dragon tells you to be loyal, to be disciplined, to be disciplined, to be orderly, but do we really have to? ”

Lawyer York whispered: "Have you ever wondered how Prince Lloyd's, who was born in the people, saved Lloyd's from being eaten by the royal family?" ”

Ivus raised an eyebrow and remained silent.

He vaguely guessed what the York lawyer wanted to do. Therefore, he did not speak, but showed a slight doubt and curiosity on his face.

"It's simple. Because the existence of Lloyd's is the common will of those knights of the round table; It is a symbol of the word merchant, and Lloyd's is maintained by countless people. ”

Lawyer York said slowly, whispering an untold secret: "To this day, more than sixty percent of the knights' families in the Round Table Hall have at least one member of the lineage secretly joined Lloyd's. We share secrets, and secrets are a sharp edge.

"Do you think the royal family doesn't know about this? No, they know, but they can't help it. Lloyd's thrived on the power of the royal family, but now the royal family can no longer take that power back – because times will change, and we will never move forward. ”

“…… Why are you telling me these things? ”

Ivus was silent for a moment before he asked with some hesitation.

Lawyer York slowly stretched out his left arm towards Ewass, palm up.

In the next moment, the bottom of his pupils suddenly overflowed with amethyst-like pure brilliance. And the skin on his forearm wrinkled, bulged, and wriggled like a snake.

The next moment, four pure black headless and scaleless snakes suddenly emerged from under the skin of his wrists—

It was a snake-like monster the thickness of a finger. It has no skull, only a hole in the anterior segment, and inside it is a dense network of sharp teeth. It's like a snake with its head cut off, and like a leech with its mouth wide open.

The monster raised its head and swayed in the wind like an unconscious vine.

Lily was immediately stressed, and her eyes were about to step forward. But Ivus immediately shook her head and motioned for her to stand back, and the silent maid continued to stand firmly behind Ivus.

But her expression was more serious than ever, and a dark green cobweb crack appeared on the backs of her hands, faintly glowing.

Lawyer York just smiled gently, looked at Ivas and said slowly: "Do you know how Prince Lloyd got the heart of His Majesty Marlena back then?"

"Because he's also a talented poet. There are a few lines in one of the poems he once wrote:

"—One day I will break free from the shackles of lead;

"I will rise with the smoke, free as the wind;

"I will have a shining day, as bright as the stars, as bright as the moonlight......"

Before York's lawyer could finish speaking, a dialog box suddenly popped up in front of Ivus:

[York Hermes is teaching you the "Breach of the Covenant", is paying 48 public experience to master this mystical skill?] 】

The art of breaking the covenant is a mystical skill that transcends the path, with a special emphasis on transcending the authoritarian path. Used to break oaths, break free from shackles, and get rid of tracking, it is the cunning technique of those who have made promises but decided not to obey.

Not. Ivus replied inwardly without hesitation.

This skill doesn't mean much, but if you learn it, you risk polluting Ivus's ability pool. Different mystical techniques can clash with each other...... Ivas didn't have some medicine and couldn't take any risks now.

And these 48 points are inevitably too expensive - this is just an ordinary level of mystical skills, but it requires so much experience. You didn't figure it out yourself, did you?

You're not going to just memorize this paragraph, are you?

Ivas sneered.

But the actions of York's lawyer have proven his position. Then the warmth and confusion on Ivus's face disappeared, and he became calm and low, as if he had only been a performance before.

“…… Stripping the Ogre? ”

Ivus asked rhetorically.

This is an unpopular demon, and the rank is not at the same level as the lower level demon and the demon dog. It's a little demon that can be created by demon scholars. It is not very aggressive, and is usually used to torture or torture others - the size of the Peeling Ogre can vary, allowing it to burrow into or envelop any part of the body.

And when it wriggles, the sharp teeth with strong irritation, like bee stings, are injected with a faint amount of toxin. These sharp teeth are easily broken inside the human body and are as difficult to pull out as the thorns of a cactus. It can cause intense, long-lasting pain and easily undermine the dignity of others.

It can stealthily hide a large number of demons in their own bodies without being discovered......

This is a trait unique to the Parasiter of the fourth energy level.

It's not a demon scholar, but an advanced class for demons.

The biggest difference between the demons and the demon scholars is that the demons and their companion demons are almost completely fused and inseparable. If you want to advance to the Devil, you must first be an Illusion Egg - it's just that the Illusion in the Egg is a dark demon.

Before they became transcendent, they were said to be "demonic possessors". Compared to other illusions, demons are very fond of manipulating the host's body, and are more likely to hurt or even kill others when they lose control. And if they are persuaded by the demons in their bodies to enter the transcendent path, they can reach a consensus with the demons in their bodies and enter a state of companionship.

Because of this, the demons can no longer summon other demons. They are also unable to study rituals and the science of manipulating demons, as the demons within them will prevent them from wielding power that threatens them, and the interference of dark mana in their brains will cause their intelligence to decline.

But if the demon can withstand the demon's suppression, maintain reason, and advance to the demon host, the positions of the two sides will be immediately reversed.

The Parasiter completes the transcendence of the "Demon". The demon will no longer lose control from time to time, and the demon will no longer be able to control his body. The Demon Lodger can accommodate more demons, and can carry a large number of demon-level demons in the body. As the level increases, it can even accommodate a second and third demons.

"-You're a parasiter, aren't you?"

Ivus said noncommittently.

Hearing this, Lawyer York's eyes widened in surprise.

He withdrew his left hand, and the Peeling Ogre in the cuff was retracted by him.

"I am amazed by your demonic knowledge, Ivus."

Lawyer York lamented, "You're the only one of all the fellow I've ever met who can recognize the Parasite at the first level. ”

"I see, that's why you suddenly called me away?"

Ivus raised an eyebrow, "Because you have recognized that I am also a transcendent who transcends the path. ”

"Under the influence of authoritarianism, we transcendents should all help each other."

Lawyer York smiled and said very naturally: "Because we are the same kind of people, I will take you to find an organization."

"Of course, there is another reason......

He said, gesturing to Ewas's left pocket, "If you have more advanced clearance, you can sense that, too." ”

Ivus reached into his pocket and touched it. Immediately.

- It was the "Noble Red" ring.

"Of course, don't worry."

York hurriedly pressed down with his hands and explained with a smile, "I know that your ring should have been obtained from Veronica's hand. But we're not interested in asking about that kind of thing here—you're a companion on the path of transcendence anyway, are you? You are the one they led you to, and you can also be considered a new member they recruited. The new member kills the old member and gets the old member's token, which is normal and perfectly fine. You just take it.

"With it, you are also a member of the Noble Red Society. That's what I said. ”

“…… I see. ”

Ivus finally understood.

Isn't Lloyd's an agreement with the Noble Red Society...... It's the top of these two organizations, which in a sense coincides!

"You said that more than sixty percent of the knight families joined Lloyd's."

Ivus was silent for a while, and then suddenly spoke: "Then does this include 'Moriarty'?" ”

Hearing this, the corners of York's mouth rose slightly.

The middle-aged man, who already had deep wrinkles on his face, showed a vague smile: "What do you think?" ”

"Let's end this pantomime."

Sitting in a wheelchair, the white-blond-haired young man whispered.

Even though his identity and ability are lower than the middle-aged man in front of him, he doesn't have the slightest respect for the other party. Ivas held out his right hand to York, his palm slowly cracking. A faint purple glow was lighting up in the palm of Ivus's palm—a symbol of his state of mind at the moment and the resonance of the transcendent path, and at the same time an unfriendly gesture.

It's like pulling out a knife slightly, or pressing your hand on a holster. Not necessarily threatening, but indicative of an attitude.

For those on other paths, this may be an offense. However, for the transcendent path, this is a confirmation of determination, which means the recognition and practice of the transcendent path.

Lawyer York smiled with satisfaction and replied cheerfully, "Yes." Professor James Moriarty is, of course, also a member of our Lloyd's club. ”

"He's a businessman after all, and he's a big businessman on the Glass Island. How could he refuse our invitation? However, he was not a companion on the path of transcendence, so he did not join the Noble Red Society. ”

"In that case, my father is there...... You don't seem to need to invite me anymore, do you? ”

Ivas said unceremoniously, "Because the Moriarty family has stood with you. ”

York was clearly soliciting himself.

Even if he didn't say a word clearly, his will was conveyed very clearly.

- The suspected leakage of information is really stressful on him. York was desperate for Ivas to join Lloyd's, preferably before the "vice-president" arrived.

"In that case, I'll tell you a piece of information in advance."

Lawyer York smirked: "This is the meaning of our Lloyd's existence-

"According to credible information, Professor Moriarty disappeared two days ago. Although no body was found, bloody clothing was found. As a result of the divination, James Moriarty was dead.

"If nothing else, news of his death will be reported back to Avalon in a week."

The middle-aged lawyer, also surnamed Hermes, showed a kind smile that annoyed Ivus: "This is not a threat, just a suggestion." After all, neither you nor Inspector Edward are his real children...... And Mr. James died too suddenly, and he did not leave a will.

This means that there will be resistance to your inheritance. But it's better for you to join Lloyd's...... We prefer you to your adoptive father, who walks the path beyond the boundary. ”

- Huh?

Ivus was almost on the verge of laughing.

You mean, James Moriarty is dead?

Hehe, I don't believe a word.

…… Of course, it may be that the information itself is true. But Professor Moriarty didn't die that easily, and the results of his divination weren't necessarily accurate. This is 100% fake death, just to get out of the situation in Avalon.

- That mysterious guy, but the final boss of version 6.0, how could he die inexplicably in this kind of corner that no one knows?

However, even if he knew that it was a fake death, there might be many other people who knew about it. But even if it's just the identity of "James Moriarty" who dies on a social level......

It also means that the situation in Avalon is about to become unstoppably turbulent.

Update complete!

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