In response to Arthur's inquiry, Marinda was silent for less than a second before she uttered the na of an organization—
"The 'Pale Hand'!
Apart from those bastards who are after the thrill of a 'Death Ritual,' I can't think of anyone else who'd spend so much effort to set up Kemir, only to watch him die with their own eyes.
If they desired a ceremony accompanied by flowers and applause...
Those bastards achieved it.
And not just once."
As she said this, the lady snorted.
Her gaze upon the na 'Glast' in her notes steadily grew colder.
Clearly, the lady reflected on the recent incident.
Similarly, Arthur did too.
And feeling used by the recent incident?
Arthur wasn't angry.
On the contrary, the young 'Spirit dium's' lips curled into a slight smile.
"You aren't angry?"
Marinda asked in surprise.
Then, without waiting for Arthur to reply, the lady realized sothing.
"Could it be..."
"As you've said, they love a sense of ritual, and such a sense of ceremony... How could those kinds of people not be watching from the sidelines?
In a dense forest 300 ters south of the manor."
Arthur stated as he reported an exact location.
Without any fuss, Marinda imdiately plunged into the forest after blowing out a ring of smoke and seizing Arthur's hand.
This surprised Arthur.
He had originally intended to let Marinda pursue first and then follow afterward.
After all, he didn't fancy being covered in Marinda's vomit.
But unexpectedly, it seed that Marinda was...
Fine?
Surprise flashed in Arthur's eyes.
However, as soon as Arthur and Marinda appeared in the dense forest—
Blargh!
Marinda vomited again.
Arthur's shoes were once more tainted with the vomit.
Yet, the young 'Spirit dium' was not even slightly annoyed, instead offering support to Marinda with a concerned expression and gently asking her,
"Are you alright? You don't need to push yourself, especially since the child..."
"I understand.
It's just that being used by the 'Pale Hand,' leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
I will find that man nad Glast."
Marinda spoke, then retched again.
Arthur knelt beside Marinda with a look of distress, patting her back gently.
Then, Marinda's retching intensified.
Anyone witnessing this scene would think Marinda was experiencing strong pregnancy symptoms.
After all, given Arthur's ntion of a 'child,' many would jump to conclusions.
For instance, the people of the 'Pale Hand,'
The one who had been hiding there was startled by the sudden appearance of Arthur and Marinda. As they hastily hid, they felt relieved that the person they were following had been cautious and kind enough not only to warn them but also to provide them with a prop for concealnt.
Seeing Arthur quickly scan the area and then leave with Marinda, the mber of the 'Pale Hand' secretly let out a sigh of relief.
'Lucky!'
The 'Pale Hand' mber felt relieved at heart.
He was sure that if it hadn't been for South Los's 'Spirit dium' worrying about his unborn child, he wouldn't have skimped on the job like he just did.
However...
'The 'Spirit dium' of South Los and Lady of the Eternal Night of South Los have a child!
This is trendous news!
I must inform the Master!'
With that thought, the 'Pale Hand' mber departed.
And just a few minutes after the 'Pale Hand' mber left, Arthur and Marinda returned—
"Although very cautious, still a novice."
"Not only did he fail to cover his tracks when leaving."
"The just-now anxious breathing was loud enough to be deafening."
Arthur reviewed the footprints left by the other party and offered his comnts.
"Sending out a newcor, then watching 'death' happen with all the ceremony, Mr. Glast really knows how to make full use of everything."
Marinda, on the other hand, focused on a different point.
"Perhaps, the existence of this newcor has caused him unnecessary trouble?"
Or could it be...
"He inadvertently discovered sothing?"
Arthur looked towards Marinda.
Just then, the lady also looked towards Arthur.
The two exchanged a smile.
Clearly, they were just acting.
When they appeared in this dense forest, the two had already determined that the person hiding aside was not the 'Glast' they were looking for—although they had never seen him, according to the notes from Baron Kemir, this so-called 'Mr. Glast' should be a veteran and very good at handling collaborators or opponents.
Such a guy would not expose himself so 'easily' like a novice.
Even if caught off guard, he would have at least 2 or 3 corresponding solutions.
Instead of this rough and simple arrangent, plus so special characteristics of 'Pale Hand', Arthur and Marinda imdiately knew what was going on.
A chess piece thrown out.
Watching soone else's death, that's possible.
Watching one's own people die, naturally, is also possible.
Right then and there, Arthur and Marinda got ready to go fishing.
And more conveniently, Marinda threw up.
Imdiately, the two began to put on a show of acting skills for the 'Pale Hand' newcor.
And the newcor?
He was totally convinced.
"After the 'Pale Hand' spreads the news of your pregnancy, it will be more convincing, and with Julie corroborating it, you will seem 'reliable' for the next 10 months."
Arthur inquired.
"After 10 months, I will make arrangents again.
And during this period, it will be a rare opportunity."
Marinda did not deny Arthur's statent.
Just as she would not deny compensation to Arthur.
"I will find Master Hercules's notes as compensation for you—that travel journal... was really quite unexpected."
"Hmm, but it's not without gains.
At least, now I know that Barny's mutton is very tasty."
Arthur shrugged his shoulders.
"So what you an is, I don't need to compensate you?"
Marinda blinked her eyes.
"My friend, a debt to the 'Spirit dium' should not go unpaid."
Arthur likewise blinked his eyes.
Then, the two simultaneously flipped each other off.
But Arthur held his middle finger up longer.
Because—
"You will walk back on your own, don't let anyone spot you!"
Leaving behind these words, Marinda disappeared with the smoke.
Arthur could still faintly hear the woman's crisp laughter.
'I wonder if this woman could still laugh after finding out how significant Rainbow Island is to ?
Most likely she'll curse my shalessness, and then add a few more insults, calling a bastard?
Tsk, bearing such accusations, I'm really too innocent.'
Arthur said with a helpless expression, hands folded behind his head, as he strode back towards the manor.
Even as lines of text appeared directly before Arthur's eyes, the young 'Spirit dium' didn't stop his steps, only muttering softly to himself—
"Perfect timing!"
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