Audrey's Investigation

Chapter 56 Audrey's Investigation

Hobart smiled and said, "Miss Justice is very clever. If you ever defeat an extraordinary opponent, don't rush to leave unless there is danger, because the extraordinary properties emanating from his body will be your spoils."

"So, extraordinary properties can also be used as the main ingredient in potions?" At this point, Audrey suddenly covered her mouth, and it took her a while to compose herself.

Hobart then continued, "It is precisely because of the existence of the 'Law of the Conservation of Extraordinary Characteristics' that easily obtained extraordinary materials already possess extraordinary characteristics and reside within the bodies of the church's higher-ups."

"If the 'playing method' is made public, the potion will be consumed too quickly, and there will definitely be fierce competition within the church, especially between superiors and subordinates who may become like enemies."

"Of course, this also involves knowledge of two other laws."

"Miss Justice, while that knowledge is very important in the Extraordinary World, you don't need it for now. Let's make a deal when you do."

Audrey said "Oh": "The 'Law of the Immortality of Extraordinary Characteristics' seems very advanced, at least much more advanced than the information Mr. Hanged Man mentioned before. I actually paid him 1000 pounds so easily back then. Compared to that, Mr. Emperor was incredibly generous."

However, what she didn't know was that the 1000 pounds that the Hanged Man was going to use to buy the silver ring he was trading with the Emperor would ultimately end up in the Emperor's pocket.

After hearing the emperor's words, Alger paused slightly before asking, "You mean there are three laws governing extraordinary characteristics?"

Audrey was secretly delighted: So you only know a third of this important knowledge.

“That’s right.” Hobert asked with a smile, “Mr. Hanged Man, would you like to initiate a new deal?”

Klein almost covered his face: Just how much extraordinary knowledge does the Emperor know? How come there's always new knowledge to sell at every gathering?

Alger hesitated for a few seconds before saying somewhat dejectedly, "Forget it, let's talk about it later."

He doesn't have that much money right now to pay the emperor.

Audrey asked, "Mr. Emperor, how shall I give you the money?"

Hopper thought for a moment: "Send it to 388 Queen's Road as well, and write 'Private' on the outside of the package."

"OK."

Hobart continued to share the free information: "There are many members of the Aurora Society in Backlund. If any of you here are in Backlund, please be very careful about joining the Extraordinary Gathering, because there may very well be some Aurora Society lunatics in there."

Klein, standing behind the gray fog, looked focused. He had just killed a member of the Aurora Society, so he immediately listened intently upon hearing about the Aurora Society.

Audrey also took it very seriously, after all, she was in Backlund and had just attended a gathering of extraordinary people a few days ago.

But Hobart didn't continue, because mentioning either Hyman or Hillman could expose him, since Audrey knew Hugh.

After the exchange session, the gathering officially came to an end.

Back in reality, Hobart stared at the ceiling for a while before getting out of bed.

He took a horse-drawn carriage to the mercenary club, first instructing the waiter to collect the "private's" package, and then collected bullets to practice shooting at the range.

……

Audrey arrived at Queen's Road by carriage and asked the driver to slow down when passing 388.

Inside the carriage, Audrey carefully observed the situation at No. 388: the lawn was well-maintained, indicating that the owner of the house was in good financial condition.

Wait, why are there so many people in military uniforms coming and going?

Oh, no wonder the Emperor knew that Rune wouldn't retaliate against the Fusak Empire; he was born into a military family!

Once you know the general background, things will be much easier.

Audrey ordered, "Go to Viscount Learson's house."

The Lillison family has always served the military and has a good relationship with the Hall family. Audrey is on good terms with Lillison's youngest son, Constance, so she could ask him about number 388.

Cons happened to be home and warmly welcomed Audrey. However, upon learning the purpose of her visit, he smiled helplessly and said, "Audrey, the place you mentioned is the Mercenary Club. You'd better not try to find out more about it, or it will cause you some trouble."

Audrey then asked, "What professions do most people work in?"

"Retired officers, children of military personnel, aristocratic children with military experience, and of course, some merchants will also be recruited to facilitate the handling of spoils of war."

Audrey recalled the Emperor's attire and quickly deduced that he was either a retired officer or a merchant, likely a son of a military family or a nobleman with military experience.

A strong, cheerful, and sunny image formed in Audrey's mind.

"As far as I know," Cons seemed to hesitate for a moment before saying, "there are many members of the royal family in the club. The military uses the club to issue missions that are not suitable for official action, as well as some secret missions, so you shouldn't ask around about the club."

"I won't ask around," Audrey said. "So this club must be pretty high-end!"

"Yes, this is a top-tier club in the country."

Audrey: The Emperor is more powerful than I imagined!

She had no intention of inquiring any further, as Constance had said, it was likely to cause some trouble: "Constance, I have a package to deliver to the Mercenary Club, could you please find a servant to deliver it for me?"

Audrey thought her approach was very clever; even if the Emperor followed the servant who delivered the package, he could only trace it back to Viscount Lisson.

Viscount Lisson only has two sons and no daughters, which will surely surprise the Emperor!

……

Above the gray fog, after the party ended, Klein did not leave immediately.

He pulled out the citrine pendant from his wrist and silently thought, "Old Neil is in a bad state."

"Old Neil is in poor condition."

"..."

After reciting it seven times, the pendant began to rotate clockwise, but not by much.

There really is a problem!

However, the problem doesn't seem to be too serious yet.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered that when he first opened his spiritual vision after taking the potion, he had seen a strange eye behind Old Neil.

After a moment's thought, Klein made up his mind: he would tell the experienced captain about this, and the captain would always have a solution.

Klein silently repeated to himself, "The Creator is evil."

"The creator is evil."

"..."

After seven attempts, the crystal pendant remained completely still.

If there are too few conditions, divination is impossible, or the "Creator" is at a very high level, making effective divination impossible even in the gray fog.

Klein felt that both reasons were true, so he tried to change the divination words about himself: "It is dangerous for me to recite the Creator's name in the real world."

"It is dangerous for me to recite the Creator's name in the real world."

"..."

After silently repeating the command seven times, the pendant begins to rotate counterclockwise, indicating that there is no danger.

Klein smiled to himself, "As Russell said, this is an amazing secret. If any of my colleagues show signs of losing control and I have no way to solve the problem, I might try reciting the name of the 'Creator'."

Klein then left the gray fog and immediately took a carriage to 36 Zotland Street. As usual, he chatted with Rosanne for a few words and learned that Old Neil was on duty at the armory.

Upon entering the captain's office, Dunn Smith, with his high-bridged nose, grey eyes, and slightly receding hairline, asked, "What is it now?"

Klein's lips twitched. Captain? Why add "again"?

He carefully closed the door before saying, "Captain, Old Neil isn't acting right."

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