Chapter Twenty-Three In-Conference Entrustment
As Klein's understanding of the extraordinary realm of mysticism deepened, and as he gradually experimented with part of the ability of this space above the grey fog, he gradually stopped being as guilty as before when facing "justice", "hanging man" and "sun", and no longer blindly thought about maintaining an unfathomable image, so as not to keenly expose his disguise.
He now knows that although the gods in this world are powerful and strange, they are by no means omniscient and omnipotent. This description is only available to the Creator who created everything in the legend, and only the Silver City is still chanting.
Gods have limitations, and gods may also be in trouble. This is something that Klein can confirm at present. Whether it is the Book of Storm or the Revelation of the Night, they involve more or less corresponding content.
So, Klein consciously added "personality" to the recent Tarot party, and wanted to shape himself little by little as a restricted strong man who was close to the gods but could not move freely for some reason.
In this way, even if he occasionally shows that he does not understand certain things and occasionally asks for help, it will not arouse the suspicion of the members of the Tarot Club.
Of course, the premise of all this is that through several previous attempts and through the powerful strength shown by the "fellow" Azk, he unquestionably implanted the image of almost gods into the hearts of "justice", "hanging man" and "sun".
Huh, I hope this shaping will succeed, so I don’t have to worry too much about not being able to answer their questions... Of course, things that are "common sense" still have to be tense and not show their timidity... Klein tapped the edge of the ancient long table with his fingers and said with a low smile:
"I want to issue a task."
Mission? "Justice" Audrey's ears moved slightly, her eyes widened, and she was surprised, expectant and nervous.
She clearly remembered that this was the first time that Mr. Fool had officially issued a mission!
Although He also made some commissions before, they were all types of advance payments, and it seemed that he had just found some collection tasks to meet the principle of equivalent exchange... This time He used the word "promulgation"... As a "mind reader", Audrey is already very good at reading hidden meanings from words.
At the same time, she keenly discovered that the "hanging man" seemed to have not changed much, but in fact it was extremely nervous, while the "sun" was confused and regarded this as a very normal thing.
"You can choose to answer, or not." Klein used the ability of "Joker" to make his tone look quite relaxed. "One of my fellow servants arrived in Beckland. He hoped to accomplish something, but it was not convenient for him to come forward."
The other relative... "The Hanging Man" nodded as if he was thinking, without any surprise at all.
In his eyes, it is a fact that Mr. Fool is a powerful god-level existence, which is the default to having multiple followers.
I don't know how many of the followers of Mr. "The Fool" are in sequence... Well, I actually owed a bounty to His previous followers... Although Mr. Fool's reward was paid by the "hanged man" and He looked down on money, I did pray with the mentality of asking for help at that time, and "Lieutenant General Hurricane" was killed by the followers... His followers still need some activity funding... "Justice" Audrey thought a little guiltily.
To be honest, in her eyes, 30,000 pounds plus a large plantation is indeed a huge wealth, but that is the case and will not have too obvious impact on her life.
It's good to have it, it doesn't matter if it doesn't. Well, I'll still feel a little sad, a little bit... Audrey nodded to herself sincerely in her heart.
As a girl who has not yet truly grown up, she does not have absolute dominance even if the remaining 30,000 pounds are left. She can only buy some shares of the Bakerland arms group according to the arrangements of her father Earl Hall and invest in a company that strives to introduce part of the technology of the ironclad ship into the commercial ship field.
This made her final reward of only 5,000 pounds as pocket money, but her fixed annuity income increased by at least 2,000 pounds from the original level of 15,000 pounds to 25,000 pounds.
Seeing that "Justice" and others did not speak, Klein issued a task:
"What he wants to accomplish is to assassinate the Ambassador of the Republic of Intis to the Kingdom of Roon, Berkeron Jean Madan."
"Assassination of the Ambassador of the Republic of Intis? Justice" Audrey couldn't control herself and asked in surprise.
This is an act that will cause disputes between the two countries and even wars! As a qualified noble lady, the first thing she thought of was international relations.
As for the issue of Mr. Fool not taking it himself, she took it for granted:
Where is the big shot who always helps his subordinates?
After the war on the east coast of Bailang failed, the kingdom did not see His Majesty the King go on an expedition in person. At most, a general was replaced and troops were sent again.
Well, it is said that His Majesty the King wanted to go to war by himself, but was stopped by the nobles and ministers...
"The Hanging Man" Alger was only slightly surprised by this task, and his focus was on another part.
Mr. "Fool" really cannot interfere in the real world in depth... My guess is correct... I don't know how much He can affect us who have established a connection... Can we easily deprive life? Arger, who was a little satisfied, gradually spread his thoughts.
"Sun" Derick was confused when he heard it:
What is the Republic of Intis? What is the ambassador? This piecemealed giant word is very strange!
Klein looked around and maintained his relaxed attitude just now:
"Who of you would accept this task?"
“What kind of compensation do you want?”
Well... I couldn't convince myself that I could kill an innocent person for no reason... And this might lead to a disaster, a disaster originating from a war... Audrey, who wanted to raise her hand, felt hesitant.
At this moment, the "hanging man" said:
"I heard that this Ambassador Berkelan was also the intelligence leader of the Intis Republic in the Kingdom. He secretly supported the bloody march, planned some incidents that destroyed the relationship between the nobles and the rich, and spread a large number of rumors, inciting the people to confront the government."
He seemed to see the hesitation of "justice" and described in detail the dark side of Berkeron.
Then, he added:
"I don't know if this ambassador is extraordinary, but many clues suggest that he is likely to be."
"He has many extraordinary people around him, extraordinary people affiliated with Intis' intelligence agency. This department has long been influenced by the former royal family, Soren, and has mastered the previous part of the "hunter" path."
"And, whether a war between the two countries will break out depends only on whether the upper-level parties want to fight, and it has nothing to do with the life and death of a diplomat."
After the assassination of Emperor Rossel, Intis finally maintained a stable republic system after several major shocks. Because of the cruel blow during the Rossel period, the strength of the Soren family declined very significantly in all aspects. They could only accept this reality helplessly, change their goal to compete for seats, and secretly affect the national intelligence departments and a small number of troops.
After hearing the news provided by "The Hanging Man", Audrey's hesitation disappeared for a moment, and nodded gracefully:
"In recent years, the Fsac Empire has expanded very well. On the east coast of Bailan, the Star Highlands defeated the Kingdom and the Republic of Intis. Afterwards, as long as the problems are pushed to them, it is acceptable and willing to believe the top leaders and people of the Republic of Intis."
Audrey doesn't know much about politics, but the father of a hereditary count of the House of Representatives will eventually hear and witness a lot of things.
Whether it is shirking responsibility or transferring domestic conflicts, the northern barbarians, who have always been unpopular, are the most popular targets for nobles, ministers, and are the most convenient targets for use.
As for whether they did it, it doesn't matter.
Of course, more than a hundred years ago, the role was played by Intis and Rossell.
After pondering for a few seconds, "Justice" Audrey looked at the top of the bronze table with a little nervous and guilty attitude:
"Mr. 'Fool', I can try to complete this task, but I don't guarantee that I will succeed."
On the one hand, she planned to find her father to confirm whether Ambassador Berkeron was really the intelligence leader of Intis, and on the other hand, she had never thought about doing it herself. Whether it was "audience" or "heart reader", she was not a type of fighting. She could only collect as much information as possible from Ambassador Berkeron in the upper class and then entrust the task out.
Well, you can ask Hugh and Fors to ask Mr. A to do it... or find the hosts of several other extraordinary circles... You can't expose me... Things must be secret, maybe the intelligence personnel lurking in those circles... I don't know how much money it will cost, and 5,000 pounds may not be enough... Audrey has begun to think about the future plans.
Klein did not expect Miss "Justice" in Sequence 8 to succeed, nodded slightly and said:
“What kind of compensation do you want to get?”
"The formula of 'psychologist'." Audrey blurted out, and then she added hesitantly, "and the corresponding extraordinary materials, um... this can be discussed after the task is completed. If it fails, the consumption will be borne by myself. I still owe you a bounty."
Bounty? It turned out that the bounty was given to Miss "Justice"... 10,000 pounds, half a cent was 5,000 pounds... Klein, who was shrouded in gray fog, thought about the question of how much Ambassador Berkelon was worth for a few seconds, and finally thought that he must be more expensive than "Line General of Hurricane" Zillingers.
"Yes." Klein replied in a normal tone.
At this time, the "hanged man" Alger spoke:
"I will also receive this task, and the reward can be determined after it is completed."
"Didn't you go back to the sea?" Audrey asked in surprise.
"I am not in Beckland, which does not mean that I cannot assassinate Ambassador Berkelon." Alger smiled and did not give a positive explanation.
The "Sun" next to him has never been able to integrate into this topic.
Klein nodded and agreed:
"good."
Chapter completed!