Mystery: Undead don't die from passing fire

Chapter 275 Looks like a psychopath!
The tarot session is over.

Seeing blurry figures disappearing before his eyes, Klein didn't leave in a hurry, manifested parchment paper and a round-bellied fountain pen, and wrote a divination statement:
"My hope of advancing to Sequence 4."

After putting away the pen, Klein held the parchment and leaned back against the back of the chair. While closing his eyes and entering a state of meditation, he silently recited the divination sentences.

After seven times, he quickly fell asleep and came to the dream world.

The gray sky and earth split open, and he saw a majestic mountain peak soaring into the sky.

At the top of the mountain, there is a collapsed and decaying palace, the walls are covered with weeds and moss, and there are obvious holes.

In the hall of the palace, there is a huge seat carved out of stone at the top. It is inlaid with dull gold and precious stones, and it is mostly mottled and damaged.

This is not like a seat prepared for human beings, where countless transparent maggots are huddled together, they are densely intertwined, slowly wriggling, and constantly growing.

Around the seat, there are whispers that penetrate the long time and history, illusory, ethereal, and echoing endlessly:
"Honakis...Freguera...Honakis...Freguera...Honakis...Freguera..."

As the ravings fell into his ears, Klein woke up with a start, his face wrinkled slightly:

"The main peak of the Hornages Mountains, and I can see and hear more clearly than before..."

This reminded him of the prophetic words of 'Queen of Mysteries' Bernadette:
"Your destiny lies on the main peak of the Hornakis Mountains."

Is this my fate?No, my life is not controlled by fire.

Klein complained rather in the second grade, with Ember helping, who cares about fate?

My rendezvous, draw a card!
Special call, come out, Ember! ——
The 'Future' sailed smoothly in the undulating waves, and the 'Admiral of the Stars' Cattleya stood by the window, looking at the scenery so wide that it could not be seen, with complicated emotions.

The 'Future' had already docked at Tuscat Island, and she didn't know if the 'Queen of Mysteries' was still on board.

Logically speaking, if the mutation of her eyes was indeed caused by her, then she should stay on the ship to observe the subsequent changes.

But if she doesn't want to come out to see him, what can he do?

Would she rather see the 'world' on her own boat for a short stay than come and see herself?
Cattleya's eyes dimmed, but a soft but emotionless voice suddenly sounded beside her ear:
"Are you looking for me?"

Cattleya turned around joyfully, and looked at the tall lady who appeared on the right at an unknown time.

At this time, she was wearing an Intis-style blouse with a large lace flower at the neckline, an indigo patterned captain's jacket, off-white trousers and knee-high boots, and a triangle with feathers on her head. hat, dressed like the leader of a pirate ship.

She has long chestnut hair that falls naturally, her straight eyebrows are properly extended, and her eyes are blue and deep, as if condensed into an ocean.

She has outstanding beauty, but this is not the most eye-catching thing. The dignity naturally revealed in her behavior and the temperament of a big man who has been in a high position for a long time are even more impressive.

Cattleya even wanted to lower her head subconsciously to avoid contact with her eyes.

"I……"

Cattleya opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but soon fell silent again.

Bernadette said softly:
"What do you want to say?"

Cattleya was silent for a long time, whispering:

"I had something wrong with my eyes and offended one of the beings at that party..."

Bernadette's expression remained unchanged, and she said calmly:

"I did not do that."

"Cattleya pursed her lips lightly, she also believed that Bernadette did not do it.

But who else?
Bernadette suddenly pointed out:
"He did it."

"His?"

Cattleya's heart froze, and she subconsciously turned to the direction Bernadette pointed——

Above the bookshelf, there is a small blue doll.

The puppet who was looking out of the window suddenly turned to look at them and asked:
"What do you see?"

Cattleya suddenly became nervous.

Because she still remembered that when Bernadette called this doll, she used 'his'!
'He' is at least an angel, and possibly even a true God!
Bernadette said calmly:
"You go out first, I'll tell him."

"But……"

"leave."

Bernadette's voice was still calm, but there was an undeniable taste in it.

Cattleya remained silent, and left the captain's room backwards.

Bernadette stared at the doll on the top of the bookshelf, and asked softly:

"Is it not enough to have me?"

The petite puppet said calmly:
"Every tool has a limit."

Bernadette's heart sank, and she said in a low tone:
"But she doesn't know anything, you will only kill her like this."

"She's not dead."

The petite puppet looked down at her and said lightly:
"Or, it's because she didn't know anything that she didn't die."

Bernadette fell silent, not knowing if she acquiesced to her words, or was thinking about how to refute.

Bernadette whispered:
"Even if she is not dead, that person will warn her that she cannot give you the information you want."

"Enough is enough."

The tone of the petite doll remains unchanged:

"I've got what I want, and she's useless."

Hearing these words, Bernadette relaxed, and changed the subject:
"When are we leaving?"

The petite puppet said calmly:
"anytime."

"Then today." Bernadette said without hesitation.

The petite puppet clasped its hands together and said softly:

"You shouldn't blame me, you should thank me."

"grateful?"

Bernadette suddenly felt a little ridiculous.

Thanks for what?
"Thank you for having you mother and daughter on the same side."

Bernadette categorically denied:

"She's not my daughter, and I'm not her mother!"

The petite puppet nodded slightly:

"Well, I believe it."
-
Backlund, North District, Saint Samuel Church.

Devotees who came to pray walked through quiet corridors and arrived at the Great Prayer Hall, illuminated by high sunlight piercing the stained glass.

It is very dark here, which makes people feel peaceful involuntarily.

Most of the believers will find a place to sit on the benches on both sides, and concentrate on praying with their eyes closed.

But a young man in a double-breasted gown walked straight across the pew to the bishop standing in front of the altar.

The bishop was wearing a double-breasted clergyman's black robe. He looked about forty years old, with deep blue eyes and a thin face. His facial features were not good-looking, but they were inexplicably pleasing to the eye.

He seemed to know Ember, smiled and said:
"Mr. Ash, I am Bishop Elektra, what can I do for you?"

Ember slowly opened the mouth and said:

"I want to see Archbishop St. Anthony."

Elektra said helplessly:

"Unfortunately, Archbishop St. Anthony is not in Backlund for the time being."

"Not here?"

Ember frowned slightly.

"Yes."

Elektra nodded lightly:
"An underground ruin was discovered on the outskirts of Backlund, and the three major churches each sent Extraordinary people to investigate. Just today, it seemed that something important was discovered there, and Archbishop St. Anthony went there in person after receiving the news."

"coincide?"

Such a word suddenly appeared in Ember's mind.

Just after he returned, Archbishop St. Anthony happened to be away from Backlund.

Is this too much of a coincidence?
Ember was keenly aware that something was wrong, but he didn't say anything, and instead said:

"I need to enter Chanis Gate and take a sealed item."

"This... I don't have the authority to do this..."

Bishop Elektra was a little hesitant. He knew that Ember had a special status among the Nighthawks and was valued by Archbishop St. Anthony, but he had no authority to decide whether Ember could enter the Chanis Gate...

Elektra asked cautiously:
"Do you have a token from Archbishop St. Anthony?"

Ember flipped his palm, and a badge appeared in his palm:
"Is this ok?"

Elektra's color changed slightly, and she immediately recognized the true body of the badge - the Holy Emblem of the Night!
At first glance, this emblem seems to be indistinguishable from the holy emblems that can be seen everywhere in the church.

But the symbolic meanings of the two sides are completely different!

Elektra suddenly looked serious, and quickly said:

"Your Excellency Ash, please follow me."

Elektra called out another bishop to preside over the prayers in his place.

And he himself took the embers quickly through the hall, came to the back of the church, went to the underground area,

At the secret door in the underground area, a priest is guarding the door.

He saw that Bishop Elektra was obviously stunned for a moment, and asked respectfully and vigilantly:

"Your Excellency Bishop Elektra, what's the matter?"

Within the Church of the Seven Gods, the priests and the Nighthawks are two different systems.

The former is responsible for preaching and leading the believers.

The latter are in charge of more confidential and dangerous matters.

Of course, priests and nighthawks belong to different systems.But their relationship is very close most of the time, and the priest will occasionally provide assistance when the Nighthawks are short of manpower, but this situation has changed three years ago!
Three years ago, the former Archbishop Ince Zangwill's promotion to 'Sequence 4' failed.

Although under the protection of the goddess, his life was not in danger if he failed in promotion.But Ince Zangwill didn't want to be grateful. Instead, relying on his special identity, he deceived the guards, and through many protections, entered the Chanis Gate and stole a '0'-level sealed item!
Since then, the Extraordinary of the priesthood has been treated more strictly.Under normal circumstances, priests other than the archbishop are not allowed to enter the underground area, let alone approach the Chanis Gate.

And for this situation, the priesthood is also happy.

They didn't hate the Nighthawks for being treated differently, at least there wasn't a traitor like Ince Zangwill among the Nighthawks.

Not being allowed to go underground is the punishment they deserve.

Elektra was not surprised by the pastor's attitude, nor did she mind, but explained:
"Your Excellency Ash has something important to enter Chanis Gate, borrow a sealed item..."

The pastor frowned, and instead of believing Elektra's words, he became more vigilant.

Until he saw the holy emblem of the night in Ember's hand...

The pastor's eyes suddenly changed, he raised his right hand and tapped clockwise four times on his chest, respectfully said:

"Your Excellency Ash, may the goddess bless you."

"Praise the Goddess." Ember responded as she did as the Romans did, and also drew a crimson moon.

Without stopping, he passed the pastor and walked down the stairs step by step under the illumination of the lights on both sides.Elektra did not follow. Even if there were special circumstances, he still abided by his duties and would not step into the underground area.

Ember has been to the underground area several times before, and is no stranger to the environment here.

Go all the way to the crossroads, after a little identification, Ember turns and walks to the left.

At this moment, he saw a man in red gloves walking towards him.

This man with black hair and green pupils has an outstanding appearance and is dressed casually. It is Leonard Mitchell.

Seeing the embers, Leonard Mitchell was visibly taken aback.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Leonard Mitchell said hello.

Ember stopped in her tracks and nodded slightly as a signal.

Leonard Mitchell suddenly asked:

"Is Klein okay?"

Ember asked back:
"Isn't he dead?"

Leonard Mitchell was taken aback for a moment, and laughed at himself:
"Yeah, he's dead. Look at my memory, I forgot again."

Talking to himself, Leonard Mitchell crossed the embers and walked straight forward.

Ember looked back and walked all the way to the end.

The iron-black door is heavy and cold, engraved with seven holy emblems, and nothing seems to be able to shake it.

The night watchman on shift noticed Ember's arrival, and when he was about to ask about it, he saw the holy emblem shown by the other party.

The Nighthawk's attitude suddenly became respectful.
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Leaving the underground area and returning to the ground, Leonard Mitchell lowered his voice, as if muttering to himself:
"Old man, do you think that guy is strange?"

After this period of investigation, he confirmed more and more that Sherlock Moriarty was Klein Moretti!

Not because both names have a gram, nor because both names have a pedicle.

It's because of the extremely similar looks of the two parties, and the coincidental timing of their appearance.Almost as soon as Klein died, the Sherlock detective suddenly appeared in Backlund!

He seemed to appear out of thin air, no one knew his origin, and no one knew his past.

And when Leonard wanted to start investigating the great detective, the other party suddenly disappeared without a trace, so that all investigations were interrupted and ended without a problem.

But Leonard still made some discoveries, for example, he knew that Detective Sherlock was familiar with Ember!

Perhaps Ember knew the truth about Klein's death, that's why he suddenly asked that question.

It's a pity that the other party didn't fall for it.

A slightly old voice echoed in his mind:
"What's strange, don't talk to me!"

"Forehead……"

Leonard froze for a moment, with a strange expression on his face, and said in confusion:
"Old man, what's the matter with you?"

That somewhat old voice seemed a little out of breath:
"Don't talk to me, you idiot!"

(End of this chapter)