After listening to Ebner recount his previous experiences, Xio said thoughtfully, "It's no wonder that there was lightning and thunder in the northwest yesterday. Fors even complained that the strange weather affected her thoughts on writing books…"
Although Hazel had been imprisoned in the Harvest Church, Xio and Fors had still moved to the vicinity of the North Borough's Tussock River. It wasn't too far from where the Mandated Punishers and Demonesses had fought yesterday.
"That was actually an excuse for her, wasn't it…?" Ebner laughed, shaking his head.
"It is, in fact, an excuse... But I believe she's attempting to hide the pain she felt during last night's Blood Moon..." Xio let out a sigh. Xio, who had long since become a Sheriff, could sense irregularities and discern any clear indicators, unlike before. As a result, despite Fors's best efforts, she was found.
"Is there truly no way to help Fors, Ebner? Despite the fact that she Although she always survives I've always been worried, "Xio inquired, worried and anticipatory.
Ebner only shook his head and remained silent. Soon, the Feast of Blood that I brought this time would be the only handwritten copy, he only thought to himself. After two weeks of preparation, I trust you have overcome your initial apprehension about this book... I'll come up with a means to show you the original copy with The Fool's honorific name and pique your attention in a few days... When you enter, Mr. Fool's line of sight, even if something really happens to Fors, she will have a backup plan to seek help.
Xio wasn't too disappointed when she saw Ebner's reaction. She guessed that he wasn't really out of ideas, but they were both too weak to use them now.
In the end, I'm still too weak. I have no right to know the truth about my father being wronged, nor do I have the ability to help Fors. I can't even keep up with Ebner…
With this in mind, Xio grabbed her messy and soft blonde hair and blurted out, "Ebner, do you know where to find the horn of a Striped Black Snake?"
The horn of a Glimmering Black Snake? I remember that it was one of the main ingredients of the Interrogator. Xio only asked about the horn of the Glimmering Black Snake, but she didn't ask about the other main ingredient, the Powder of the Spirit of the Lake… Did she already obtain it, or did she know about the relevant information?
Ebner thought so and asked.
Xio instead asked, "Do you remember that I borrowed Solomon Gold Coin from you for two days?"
"I remember." Ebner nodded.
"After using the gold coins, I was lucky to find the trail of a smuggler who had been wanted for a long time. I followed him all the way to his lair.
"In the end, not only did this merchant bring me a bounty of 300 pounds, I also found the Powder of the Spirit of the Lake in his lair. This was originally the advancement material he prepared for himself.
Xio suddenly thought of something as she continued with a pale face,
"The effect of the gold coin then blinded me. The next day, I tried it again, but the result was considerably worse... Finally, I learned that I had pushed my luck too far. I'll have to pay 10 thousand times the price to silence it without causing a backlash..."
As a result, Xio had made at least 800 to 900 pounds from that lucky streak... It wasn't a loss. She remembered that she was a lucky girl since she had met so many individuals who genuinely cared about her... Her personality and character were, of course, the most important considerations.
"I'll ask through other channels."
…
Empress Borough, in Earl Hall's luxurious villa.
Audrey looked at Susie who had opened the door and entered. She lowered her voice and said,
"What are Dad and the rest discussing?"
When she realized that Earl Hall had invited many important figures from the political scene to her house in the afternoon with abnormally solemn expressions, she immediately sent Susie in to listen.
"They talked a lot. I have to think about what to say, Audrey," Susie said, closing the door behind her.
"Don't be nervous. Take it slow, Susie," Audrey said as gently as she could, afraid that her golden retriever would forget to say anything if she was nervous. She had experienced similar situations with some important figures before becoming a Beyonder… Of course, now that she thought about it, she was probably affected by the Beyonder powers of the Arbiter Sequence.
"Hmm… The first thing is that Earl Lorena's title has been stripped away by His Majesty. As for his assets, other than some that were previously nominally managed by the royal family, they were all given to the Church of Storms." Susie thought for a moment before opening her mouth and vibrating the air.
"Ah?" Audrey was stunned, suspecting that she had heard wrongly. She never expected that the information she had just given to Mr. Tower would have an outcome so quickly.
"What did they say about this matter?" Audrey pressed.
"A duke was feeling regretful. He said that the person who colluded with the Demoness was Earl Lorena's successor, and it had little to do with him… But the Church of Storms is too domineering. They insisted on His Majesty executing Earl Lorena," Susie repeated seriously.
So that's how it is… I wonder what role Mr. Tower played in this matter… Perhaps the entire matter was exposed due to his efforts… Could it be that Mr. Tower is very influential in the Church of Storms? Who could it be? Audrey muttered silently to herself before feeling excited. After all, she had provided the information previously, so she was more or less involved in this matter.
"What else did they say?" Audrey thought for a while before coming to her senses and asking again.
"The other thing is that His Majesty has agreed to the preliminary proposal for the Government Employees Unified Examination. The gentlemen of the two Houses have already begun discussing this topic. They wish to complete the review process before October so that this matter can be approved in both the House of Lords and the House of Commons." At this point, Susie raised her head and asked with an obviously puzzled expression, "Audrey, I don't quite understand what these words mean…"
Before Audrey could gloat over her previous efforts being answered, she was stunned by Susie's question. She thought for a while before answering, "Tomorrow, I'll find books related to the organization structure of the kingdom's government for you…"
"Alright." Susie wagged her tail happily.
…
At six o'clock in the evening, in a corner of a restaurant near Lunar Flower Street near the south side of the bridge.
Apart from Bishop Utravsky, who was praying in the cathedral with Hazel, the other three official members of the Church of Earth Mother were all present. Even Captain Asenov, who was afraid of scaring others, wasn't absent.
The white tablecloth was laid out quietly on the long table. The waiters brought plates of food over. They first cut the food before delivering it to each guest.
Ebner, who had rushed over after handing over his copy of the Feast of Blood, saw the steak drenched in black pepper sauce, the bacon, the sausage with mashed potatoes, the dairy egg soup, aloe vera, the specialty cheese, and the amber champagne.
Having not eaten lunch, he instantly felt his saliva seep out and his stomach started growling.
Glancing at the unsightly Sanguine Viscount Cullen, Ebner was the first to pick up the glass of red wine in front of him. He said with a smile,
"Cheers to our meeting and friendship!"
"Cheers!" Judy said happily as she raised her glass.
Cullen was the only one who ignored him. He even said in a strange tone, "Friendship? The gift you chose for my sister… I think our friendship is over."
"Don't be so calculative, Cullen. I think it's pretty good." Captain Arsenov smiled gently at this time, but his eyes glanced at the gift box that Ebner had brought over, which contained a rather exquisite doll. He could not help but smile, obviously knowing why Cullen's face was so dark.
This doll was originally an item that Ebner had planned on using to get to know Emlyn, but unfortunately, he didn't use it. And since he had been analyzing 2-081 the entire morning, he didn't have the time to buy any gifts. All he could do was bring it out.
"Captain… If it was a hundred years ago, it would be fine… But now, dolls are the laughing stock of the entire Blood Tribe…" Cullen said weakly.
"Then why don't you let me add some condiments to its hair? This way, it won't just be a doll, but a Sealed Artifact," Judy suggested in all seriousness, but her curved eyes betrayed her.
"…My sister doesn't have such a high resistance to poison… And I don't want anything strange to grow on her either!"