Chapter 445 - Klein's Three Questions
Arriving at the ancient palace above the gray fog again, Ebner and Xio had just sat down when they saw Mr. Fool tapping the edge of the long table with his fingers. A series of images displaying the slave trader Capim's vile deeds began to appear before them.
There were countless images of newly captured girls crying and screaming in underground prisons.
Scenes of numb, half-naked girls offering drinks to the deputy director of the police departnt, mbers of the House of Commons, and other so-called "big shots" colluding with Capim filled the air.
So showed them being beaten, scolded or dragged to secluded places where they were tortured.
Later, four Beyonders—Harras, Belize, Katy, and Parker—appeared one after another, demonstrating their respective abilities.
After witnessing these scenes, Xio, who had a strong sense of justice, abruptly stood up, her face filled with anger. Even Ebner, who had already been aware of this "plot," felt a deep disgust in his heart.
The written words in the book were nowhere near as impactful as these images... he thought. I have to invest more in this matter. It would be best if we could wipe out every single one of those bastards.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Fool... Please excuse my loss of composure" Xio took a deep breath, sat down again, and apologized sincerely.
"It doesn't matter. Things like this are bound to make people angry. I understand," Klein the Fool replied calmly.
He tapped the edge of the table again, and the haunting images gradually disappeared.
"As far as I know, Capim is a wealthy man rumored to be involved in multiple cases of missing girls. He is suspected of being a human trafficker and engaging in the slave trade in private... But because there is no clear evidence, he remains free..."
After calming herself, Xio began to analyze the situation.
"The underground seal seems to involve the ability of a Sequence 6 Judge from the Arbiter Pathways... but the strength is far greater than that of an ordinary Judge. Either Harras is a Disciplinary Paladin, or he borrowed power from a ritual or an extraordinary item.
"Logically, Capim shouldn't have been able to gain the protection of such an extraordinary figure... He shouldn't even have had the opportunity to et them...
"Unless..."
At this point, Xio paused, her expression turning grim. If it were just a simple Sequence 5 Beyonder, she could report it to MI9 through Her Highness Vera and mobilize resources to rescue Daisy and the other girls.
But the Beyonders in Capim's villa belonged to the Arbiter Pathways. In Backlund, Mid-Sequence Beyonders from this path were typically either military personnel or descendants of nobles granted formulas by the king. In reality, most of the latter also served in the military.
It was hard for Xio not to suspect that Harras and his group were actually peripheral mbers of MI9—just like she herself had been at the start.
If I report this to MI9 or even the church, news will inevitably leak given MI9's intelligence network... Daisy and the others might be silenced before we can act!
I trust Her Highness Vera isn't one of them... but her influence within MI9 is limited. The number of people she can mobilize is very small.
But I can't just storm the place myself, even with Hazel's help... Hazel's tal arm is powerful, but she lacks practical combat experience. Instead of assisting , she might end up becoming a burden.
Her thoughts raced, and Xio turned to Ebner once again, hoping he could devise a solution.
At the sa ti, after confirming from Miss Judgnt's analysis that Harras was indeed a Beyonder from the Arbiter Pathways, Klein the Fool subtly shifted his gaze to Tower.
Mr. Tower, it's all up to how well you play your part... If this doesn't work out, I might need to have The World conveniently "log in," stumble across you two, and offer so advice.
Ebner didn't disappoint either Miss Judgnt or Mr. Fool. After a brief pause, he respectfully asked Mr. Fool at the head of the table, "I wonder if your followers have the ti to intervene in this matter and rescue those innocent girls? I can offer appropriate compensation... and provide assistance if necessary."
For example, so of the extraordinary items I own can be loaned out temporarily. Consider it an additional investnt.
Hearing this, Xio opened her mouth as if to say she would pay the reward, but no words ca out.
I already owe so many debts... I can't possibly buy more on credit...
As for the debt to Ebner? Well, I already owe him so much. I'll just have to repay it slowly in the future...
We have a good understanding, Mr. Tower! Klein thought to himself with admiration. Or rather, you are exceptionally skilled at utilizing The Fool's abilities.
Outwardly, his expression remained calm and emotionless as he said, "I can make the request for you."
"Thank you for your help, Mr. Fool." Xio and Ebner stood and saluted respectfully.
Mr. Fool nodded slightly, acknowledging their gratitude, before sending them out of the gray fog.
This wasn't an act. Klein had genuinely run out of ti—he had already been in Lawyer Jurgen's bathroom for over twenty minutes. If he stayed any longer, the man might actually knock on the door to check on him.
...
A few minutes later, after leaving Lawyer Jurgen's house and putting on so simple makeup, Klein called a taxi and rushed to Capim's villa with a dungeon – the address was obtained through "divination."
Sitting in the carriage, he summoned the mbers of Judgnt and Tower for the third ti in the gray fog.
As soon as Xio regained her sight, she saw a figure wearing a pitch-black crown and covered in dense armor standing respectfully in front of Mr. Fool. It was obviously a follower who was willing to take over the task of saving people.
He looked very mysterious and powerful, giving people a strong sense of oppression... Could he be a saint? He was indeed the follower of Mr. Fool.
Feeling the mysterious aura of the "Follower
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