Chapter 196: December
What? Let me check myself again? Klein almost suspected that this was a deliberate temptation.
It's really interesting to have an organization symbolized by tarot cards, and I think so, but I don't want to sell myself...... By the way, Kapin's matter is obviously not simple, he has the protection of four extraordinary people, there must be a lot of power behind it, what is the difference between investigating this case and being involved in high society? Well, this is not something Sherlock Moriarty should know...... With a thoughtful expression, Klein said thoughtfully:
"It's not easy to find a mysterious organization, and it's very dangerous. β
Talim's answer to him seemed to have been expected, and he laughed:
"Sherlock, you don't need to take risks, that big man means to pay more attention to collect more information or rumors, here is 5 pounds in cash, it is the fund he gave you for the activity, even if you don't get any valuable news, he will not let you return, and once you get useful clues, he will pay them one by one, and reimburse you for the whole process. β
Such a good condition? That big man values this very much...... Is he related to the forces behind Kapin, or does he want to find a mysterious organization codenamed Tarot to help him?...... It's been a long time since I've heard anyone promise me anything like this...... The other party has said to this extent, and it would be too suspicious for a private investigator to refuse...... And it is obvious that this kind of thing should be in your own hands...... Klein hesitated for a few seconds and said:
"Okay, I'll do my best. β
He unceremoniously accepted the five Β£1 bills from Talim, intending to provide a plausible clue every week or two.
Isn't the "Aurora Club" looking for the "Fool"? The "Fool" obviously belongs to the tarot card! I hope that the big man will pursue all the way and get rid of Mr. A...... Klein gradually had some thoughts in his mind.
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The underground part of the Church of St. Samuel.
"Requiem" Sost gathers the team and discusses what to do next.
He looked at Leonard Mitchell, who had dark hair and green eyes, and said, half-inquiringly, half-examining:
"If you were to be in charge, how would you investigate those two cases related to tarot rituals?"
Leonard raised his hand to comb his hair and smiled:
"First, according to the previous line of thought, go backwards to track down the people or organizations looking for the believers of the 'Fool', they may know something, and second, re-investigate the first two cases, and put all the people involved in the list on the list, regardless of whether they are suspected or not! After that, relying on the ability of the 'Nightmare' to inquire and eliminate, the devil may be hidden in the details, hidden in the seemingly impossible people. β
Sost laughed:
"I've looked through the files, these two cases involve a lot of people, they live in different places, it's quite difficult to re-investigate, and some of the people in it are extraordinary people who are active in the underground world, and they know how to hide themselves, we have no way to grasp their whereabouts, if you investigate according to your ideas, we need more than just our team, the church has to invest at least five more Sequence 7 night watchmen and corresponding auxiliary personnel. β
"The focus of our responsibility is on the case of summoning demons. Another red glove reminded Leonard.
Leonard didn't see the annoyance, and chuckled:
"I know that I am only giving advice, whether to adopt it or not, and to what extent, it is the right of Captain Sost. β
He paused, with a puzzled expression:
"I don't understand why the two cases related to the tarot ritual are not of high priority, the former both involve the event of the evil god's attempt to descend, which is many times more serious than simply summoning demons. β
Sost took a sip of his coffee and replied slowly:
"The night watchman is limited, so the case must be prioritized, and the secret organization represented by the tarot cards has not shown obvious malice to us so far, and their actions have helped us in a sense, for example, by sabotaging the advent of the 'true creator', for example, letting us know that Capping is not a human trafficker and has a big secret behind it. β
Speaking of this, he sketched the corners of his mouth and said:
"Maybe they can help us find out more bad things.
"Of course, there must be a necessary investigation, and there is no guarantee that the covert organization will not be our enemy in the future. β
"I see, Captain Sost, let's focus on summoning demons. Leonard said sincerely.
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Winter days in Bakeland are always inseparable from the fireplace and the fog, and time flies by in such a cold and gray feeling.
It seems that it is just a blink of an eye, and there is still half a month left before the New Year.
Crane extinguished the charcoal in the fireplace and put a double-breasted tweed coat over a crimson wool vest.
Nearly three weeks ago, Raypard finally got the patent for the bicycle and began looking for a suitable second round of investors, with steam-powered car mogul Frankie Cage expressing some interest.
After several contacts, the three parties agreed to make final negotiations today.
And in the past month or so, Klein has lived a quiet life, with the help of the investigation of the case, digesting the potions step by step, and now it is far from being completely completed, and it is just a big active performance.
If you don't have something too urgent, you can not take the risk, and another month, it will be about the same...... Crane thoughtlessly removed the half-height silk top hat from the coat rack and smoothed the folds with a brush and handkerchief to remove the dust.
The badge that Lanlius left behind pointed to the January 4th party, and he didn't have the idea of going to it.
During this time, the "Tarot Society" was still held on a weekly basis, and Klein was given a few pages of Rossell's early diary, witnessing the other party's transformation from a weak bird who only fantasized and did not dare to act on it to a playboy who hunted actively.
In addition, he has almost no other gains, although the extraordinary characteristics of the "werewolf" are handed over to the "hanging man" through the "world" to sell, but the business involving an amount of more than 1,000 pounds is obviously not so easy to achieve, and the cursed characteristics of the "werewolf" also discouraged many interested parties.
However, at the tarot gathering a few days ago, the "Hanged Man" told the "World" that he had contacted a "craftsman" from the Steam Church, and the other party was obviously a little moved.
"I hope this week I can get the formula for the 'Wind Dependent' that ......Mr. 'The Hanging Man' needs yet...... Klein packed up his belongings, grabbed his cane, put on his hat, and walked out of the room - the "Wind Dependent" potion recipe belongs to Sequence 6, which is not so easy to come across, and "The Hanged Man" Alger has been waiting for more than a month without hearing the good news.
After a long period of observation and testing, "Justice" Audrey finally got the approval of the "Psychological Alchemy Society", she reported to Mr. "Fool", saying that she should be able to officially join the secret organization this week, hoping to be blessed in advance, so as to avoid accidents, for this reason, she is ready to collect at least ten pages of Russell's diary of the "Psychological Alchemy Society" and dedicate it to Mr. "Fool", without any payment.
As for the specimen of the dragon in Duke Negan's treasury, she had confirmed that it was the "Hunter of a Thousand Faces", but the problem was that it was a simple specimen, with no corresponding extraordinary properties and no flowing blood.
The Β£2,000 she owes to Mr. Fool's family will not be repaid until February or March of the following year, because she will be able to dispose of a part of her property after the New Year's ball, although she will be able to dispose of a part of the property, she will still be supervised by her parents, and she will not be able to sell it at will, and she will not be able to pay the final balance of Viscount Gleirint, so she must have plenty of time to raise it covertly.
"The Magician" Furth finally got the "blood of the marlin" through the help of the "Hanged Man", for which he paid the other party 320 pounds, and her deposit was reduced to 120 pounds.
In order to make up for the loss, for the sake of the "soul eater's stomach", she began to rush the manuscript frantically, and the new book quickly took shape, telling a story of adventure, love, travelogues, storms, and pirates.
Her correspondence with Dorian Gray has been uninterrupted, and the other party has recently said that she will come to Beckland to pay homage to Lisa, Lauboro, and Lawrence.
"Sun" Derick acted without any abnormality at the suggestion of the "Hanged Man", continued his daily patrols, continued to accumulate merits, and did not attempt any rituals.
Every time the tarot gathers, he will skillfully pretend to sleep, not revealing any problems for the time being, and usually he will make up for sleep intermittently, so as not to have a pattern in certain things and be suspected.
According to him, the "shepherd" Elder Lovia did not leave the base of the pagoda seven days later and remains there for unknown reasons.
Mr. Aurora Society's search for the followers and dependents of the "Fool" failed to get any valuable clues under Klein's deliberately low-key situation, and those extraordinary people who knew the name of the "Fool" knew that they should not recite such things at will, and they would definitely not have the courage to pray to the existence of a suspected evil god until they were in a desperate situation.
"Emlyn said last time that there was a clue to the corresponding materials, and it may be confirmed soon, but the problem is, I don't have enough money right now......" Klein muttered silently, picked up his cane, and walked to Attorney Huergen's door.
After ringing the doorbell, he took two steps back, actively, instinctively.
It wasn't long before the door opened, and Old Lady Doris opened her arms in good spirits to give Crane a warm hug.
"Oh, the doctor you introduced last time was amazing! I haven't been this healthy in nearly ten years!" Doris saw that Mr. Detective was standing far away, so she could only fold her arms and turn to words to express her joy and feelings.
Klein sighed amusefully and helplessly:
"Mrs. Doris, this is the ninth time you have said such a thing. β
He saw Brody the black cat crouched at the top of the coat rack at the back, seemingly crumbling, but always balancing.
I can do it too...... Klein took a self-assessment.
"Really?" asked Old Lady Doris, confused.
She immediately put this question behind her, and said with a smile:
"Came to Γrgen?"
Klein suddenly smiled:
"Yes. β
You must ask a professional lawyer to help you negotiate this kind of thing.