Chapter 54 Old Neil's Condition
join the Church of MissRaven and become a Sequence 9: Reader p atreon.com/KeyofStars for more chapters
Although he had made up a title and received Lin Ruo's serious praise, Klein would naturally not directly ascend to the gray fog and put on The Fool's persona to bring Lin Ruo along.
Although Lin Ruo knew that even if he did, it wouldn't really matter, Klein, who was currently completely ignorant of the Evernight Goddess's details, felt that such behavior was too much like courting death.
No, it should be said that he, a Nighthawk, and Lin Ruo, as a Blessed of the Goddess, openly discussing such things within the Nighthawk branch was in itself a daring act... Klein thought this, suddenly feeling a little guilty, and subconsciously looked up, only to see the white ceiling.
"Don't worry, no lightning will strike. The Goddess doesn't pay attention to us all the time…" Seeing this, Lin Ruo knew what Klein was thinking, and immediately comforted him, adding after thinking for a moment: "Besides, lightning isn't the Goddess's authority. Even if She really sends down divine punishment, it will be in another form."
For example, an eraser girl might wipe you into the Foggy Town, giving you a thrilling adventure… Thinking of everything that happened in the original story when Klein stole the notebook and was wiped into the Misty Town, Lin Ruo's smile became subtle.
"I have a feeling… you're thinking about something ominous." Klein couldn't help but complain, looking at Lin Ruo's suddenly subtle expression.
"You're overthinking it." Lin Ruo naturally wouldn't admit it, casually denying it and asking: "By the way, Klein, do you know how Old Neil is doing?"
"Mr. Neil is still in quarantine… I asked the Captain before. It seems the Saint Hall has a solution, but they didn't say what it was, only that Old Neil should go there in a few days." Klein said, a relaxed smile appearing on his face.
Although they had only met once, Klein was still worried about Old Neil, and was naturally happy that he was safe and sound.
Lin Ruo blinked, somewhat surprised, but not too surprised.
In the end, Old Neil's problem wasn't too serious to begin with.
It was true that he was being targeted by the Hidden Sage, but after all, he was only a Sequence 9. Judging from the original story, his pursuit of knowledge wasn't a matter of a day or two, yet he hadn't lost control until now. This was enough to show that at least he wasn't the focus of the Hidden Sage's attention—moreover, considering the Hidden Sage's "fondness for teaching" and tendency to chase after people on the same pathway to instill knowledge, it was estimated that he was targeting countless people.
Old Neil's loss of control in the original story was definitely largely due to the Hidden Sage, but part of the reason was also because he courted death himself, actively seeking knowledge.
Of course, considering that he did this to revive his wife and never thought of harming anyone, it was understandable.
In this situation, it wasn't too strange that the Evernight Church's deep foundation could save Old Neil… Moreover, he was the one who revealed Old Neil's situation. For the Goddess, saving Old Neil was equivalent to giving him a reward!
Thinking of this, Lin Ruo blinked again, but didn't feel anything. After all, he didn't care about having more debts, and he didn't feel itchy with more lice. From the moment he received the Hidden Badge, Lin Ruo began to owe the Evernight Goddess things. Now, it was just one more debt, and it was for saving a Guardian, so he wouldn't lose out anyway.
Moreover, perhaps he was overthinking it, and saving Old Neil might not be considered a reward for him…
Just then, Lin Ruo suddenly felt a strange sensation, the feeling of [Truth] taking effect.
Mr. A is coming to Tingen!
Not at all surprised by this result, a dark Glaint flashed in his eyes, and he looked at Klein with a normal expression, saying: "By the way, Klein, have you been to the underground market in Tingen? The kind with mystical materials."
"An underground market with mystical materials?" Klein was obviously surprised. "I thought the Church wouldn't allow them to exist."
"On the surface, of course, it's not allowed, but this kind of thing can't always be forbidden, so everyone turns a blind eye to some underground markets. Anyway, keeping them under our noses won't cause too much trouble." Lin Ruo explained with a smile, then said: "Are you saying you want to go or not?"
"I do!" Klein immediately nodded.
"Then let's go find Dunn!" Lin Ruo continued, the sudden turn catching Klein off guard.
"Why do we need to find the Captain?" Klein asked in confusion. "Do we need the Captain's approval to go to the underground market?"
"No, but who told me I don't know the way!" Lin Ruo shook his head, saying frankly.
Not knowing the way is… Klein's lips twitched slightly.
"After all, I'm not from Tingen!" Lin Ruo was frank. He suddenly looked at Klein meaningfully, saying: "Also, although I'm not familiar with Tingen, if you come to Backlund in the future, Klein, I know a lot of channels, and I can introduce them to you!"
I only hope that by then, you will come as Klein Moretti in a dignified manner, not as an Avenger who can't go home!
…
Inside the huge banquet hall, several chandeliers held burning candles, which emitted a pleasant fragrance and accumulated light that was no less than that of gas lamps.
Audrey Hall, who had become an Spectator, held a glass of crystal-clear champagne in her left hand, quietly observing everything around her.
She, who was always the center of attention at banquets, obviously didn't place herself in the center of the banquet and become the focus of everyone's attention as before, but chose to avoid the crowd's gaze and stand in a corner to observe everyone.
She was playing the role of an Spectator, although she didn't fully understand the acting method, she still instinctively chose to do so.
"Audrey, you are as dazzling as ever today." Just then, Viscount Glaint, also holding a glass of champagne, walked over. He first praised her without much subtlety, then asked with some confusion: "But why are you standing here? This is not the center of the banquet."
"Just a little tired." Audrey Hall smiled. In the state of an Spectator, she almost instinctively observed her friend in front of her.
Well, he is nervous, it seems he has something to ask me… something that might embarrass me…
Viscount Glaint naturally didn't know that he had been seen through. He chatted with Audrey for a few more words, and after feeling that he had laid enough groundwork, he said: "I'm going to hold a salon next Saturday. Can I invite you to participate? Well, I have a friend I want to introduce you to…"
He was a little too nervous when he said friend, but he wasn't worried… It should be a real friend, but there are some problems with his identity… Audrey Hall analyzed, but a perfect smile appeared on her face, saying: "Of course."
The two then chatted for a few more words, and then Viscount Glaint said goodbye and left, while Audrey Hall continued to observe the various aspects of life at the banquet.
Just as she was feeling emotional about the various things at the banquet that she hadn't noticed before, a sense of being watched made her suddenly turn her head and look into the shadows behind her.
In that shadow, a golden retriever sat quietly, its eyes looking at her with a quiet gaze, half of its body hidden in the darkness.
The corner of Audrey Hall's mouth twitched, and she could no longer maintain the state of an Spectator.
…
At the same time, on the storm-swept sea, Alger embarked on a journey to hunt down the Listener of the Aurora Order.
He just didn't know that the object he was pursuing would arrive at the Forsaken Land of the Gods, becoming the first group of outsiders on that land shrouded in darkness.
join the Church of MissRaven and become a Sequence 9: Reader p atreon.com/KeyofStars for more chapters