In the evening, Hofklo held an exquisite porcelain tea cup and drank fine black tea. On the coffee table in front of him, there was a three-layer pastry tower. The top layer was cookies, the middle was puffs and egg tarts, and finally
The first layer is strawberry, mango and blueberry cake.
An old man in luxurious clothes with gray hair and beard was raising his hand to pick up a cookie.
"As I get older, sometimes I really feel powerless."
"The royal doctor previously suggested that I eat less sweets."
"But...if you can't even eat sweets, what's the point of living longer?"
The old man said plausibly while eating.
"At least there is hope for living."
Hofkro considered his words.
Although I have made up my mind to run away, I can't reveal my flaws at this time.
After all, although the old man in front of him looks kind and gentle, he is one of the elders of their organization and he is also...a sixth-level 'gravekeeper'!
‘Ghost Manipulator’!
Different from the fifth-level ‘Bone Desecrator’, the sixth-level ‘Ghost Manipulator’ is even more bizarre.
He even possesses the "curse power" that other professionals avoid.
Hofkro has never seen the ‘power of the curse’ in a real sense.
However, he has seen people cursed by the 'curse power'.
One day ago, he was a young man in his early twenties, but one day later, he became a gray-haired old man who could not stand up.
That young man eventually died of old age.
And the reason?
Naturally, it was because he offended the sixth-level ‘gravekeeper’ Gista in front of him.
How did you offend?
Hofcrow didn't know.
But he doesn't want to be the next victim of the 'curse power'.
Therefore, he is careful and cautious.
"The transaction with that Jason went smoothly."
"As you might expect, his hatred for 'Shepherd' is beyond imagination."
Hofcrow said.
"The 'Night Watchers' are always the most difficult guys to deal with. They are a group of guys who seem to be ruthless, but are completely bound by 'family affection' and 'friendship'. When someone tramples on their 'family affection' and 'friendship', they will naturally...
You will suffer the most horrific revenge from them."
"Do you know the rumor that a certain master demon hunter in the 'Night Watch' had his entire family uprooted because someone hurt his disciple?"
Gista picked up a piece of strawberry cake, took a bite, and asked directly, ignoring the cream on the corner of her mouth.
"I have heard."
"It seems to be in East Walker."
"The guy who got into trouble with the 'Night Watch' was originally colluding with some monsters and doing some shameful things."
Hofcrow recalled.
"Yes, it's a shameful thing."
Gista swallowed the remaining strawberry cake in one gulp, and then looked at Hofcrow.
The eyes of this sixth-level 'gravekeeper' were sharp yet dignified.
"Our abilities are too different for them, that's why we are treated like this. I still remember to this day how the girl I once liked broke up with me because she knew I was a 'gravekeeper'."
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"From that moment on, I made up my mind."
"I want to change the world."
"Change those people's stereotyped impression of the 'gravekeeper'."
"And this is so hard!"
"It's so hard that even my transformation from the first-level 'Gravekeeper' to the sixth-level 'Gravekeeper' has no effect at all. At that time, I began to think about whether I should choose to do it when no power can reverse everything.
Wrong direction?"
"Finally, I'm sure."
"I was too hasty."
"I shouldn't change the whole world at once, but I should change a country."
"Start with this country and then change the entire world."
Gista said slowly.
From beginning to end, the old man's eyes were on Hofclaw.
The former advisor to King Siwok VII was suppressing his panic.
He heard such remarks from the old man more than once.
However, I never knew the reason.
Now?
knew.
But an inexplicable sense of danger made him dare not take a breath.
He didn't know where this sense of danger came from.
I don't know why Gista told him this.
Fortunately, Gista quickly withdrew his gaze.
"So, I don't want any surprises in my plans."
"If anything happens."
"I will kill them all."
After Gista finished speaking, she raised her hand.
Ripples appeared in the void.
A translucent figure appeared in front of Hofkro.
Contracted Undead!
As a fourth-level 'gravekeeper', Hofkro is naturally familiar with this.
However, when he saw the appearance of the undead clearly, Hofkro was shocked.
"Yes Yes……"
The former advisor to King Siwok VII wanted to say something, but suddenly a force appeared on his neck, and he was completely unable to resist the force that strangled his words.
More importantly, his power.
The power originating from the 'Gravekeeper' has been imprisoned.
An invisible force suppressed his power.
then
Gah!
Hofcrow's neck was broken.
Without the power of the fourth-level 'Gravekeeper', Hofkro had no resistance at all.
Breaking Hofclaw's neck at this time is no more difficult than breaking the neck of a chicken.
Gista shook his hand.
"I'm really old."
"You actually need gestures."
"When I was young, one look was enough for me."
Gista said these words, turned his head and looked at the contracted undead in front of him, and showed a smile.
"You think so...'Shepherd'?"
'shepherd'!
That’s right!
It’s the ‘shepherd’!
The one who appears here is the 'Shepherd' who has been hunted by 'Dan' and almost destroyed Lord in secret!
At this moment, the undead ‘shepherd’ looked at Gista respectfully.
After hearing the question, the 'shepherd' bowed.
"Sir, your power is still unmatched. You are just distracted by some trivial matters now."
'Shepherd' said this.
It should have been a flattering tone, but under the serious words of the 'shepherd', it seemed extremely sincere.
Gista smiled and waved her hand, picking up an egg tart.
"OK OK."
"Go and do your thing."
"Although I don't want to admit it, what the doctor said still makes sense. After I finished eating these, I went to walk around and try to walk 10,000 steps while sleeping."
Gista said and shrugged, as if he knew what was good for him.
This Gista looks no different from an old man.
If there wasn't an undead standing in front of me.
And the corpse is slowly standing up.
…
Wheel, wheel!
Hofcrow sat in the carriage.
The driver was one of his followers, and the person sitting next to the coachman was another follower. Both of them were "mysterious people" who had undergone "mysterious baptism". They were not only strong in body, but also very vigilant.
But no matter how vigilant the two attendants were, they could not imagine that Hofcrow who was working in the carriage was already dead.
Hofcrow himself didn't think of it.
Just like he didn't expect the 'shepherd' to be the contracted undead of Gista.
"If the 'Shepherd' is the contracted undead of Gista, what about everything before that?"
"Layout? Trap?"
"But who are these directed at?"
Hofkro was thinking, but after becoming a corpse, his thoughts were obviously a little sluggish.
Some of the obvious answers are still unclear to this day.
and……
He is rotting.
Hofkro rolled up his sleeves and could clearly see the corpse spots on his arms.
Based on his current appearance, it is estimated that his real death date will be after dawn.
Of course, the body dies.
soul?
Probably enslaved by Gista.
No!
Gista should look down on him.
His only role now is to give Jason the ‘Hercic Potion’ in his hand, and then?
Waiting quietly for death.
Resist?
impossible.
He, who was also contracted, is now unable to resist Gista.
after?
It's also impossible.
The opponent's power has exceeded his imagination.
"Sixth level?"
"So strong?"
"But this kind of power...is not like the power of the 'Gravekeeper'."
Hofkro thought subconsciously.
Then, he laughed bitterly.
He is already dying, why do he still think about this?
However, he had to think about it.
Because the feeling of waiting quietly for death is really uncomfortable.
That sense of powerlessness, that pervasive despair.
Let him suffocate completely.
Hofkro knew that this was Gista's punishment for him.
Want to escape punishment.
"Have those guys already known how powerful Gista is? That's why they don't act like 'gravekeepers' at all?"
"Those guys are just guessing, not sure."
"Then……"
"I'm the only one who jumped out?"
At this time, Hofkro gradually recovered from the incident of 'Assassination of Siwok VII'.
He began to discover some abnormalities within the organization after the 'assassination' incident.
Something is abnormal.
Abnormalities of some people.
seem……
Did you expect it?
Moreover, did it add fuel to the flames?
It was like he was supposed to be discussing the next strategy for East Walker with King West Walker VII in the study that night, but due to the conflict with Prince Ruitai during the day, he had to take a break.
Therefore, Siwok VII was alone in the study that night.
etc!
Prince Shwetai?
Suddenly, Hofklo thought of something.
Suddenly, the advisor to King Siwok VII widened his eyes.
Could it be!
Could it be!
A bold guess appeared in his mind, but he couldn't say it out loud.
The power of the contract limits him!
But this also made him more convinced that his guess was right!
Hofclaw leaned back in his seat with a wry smile.
"If I were still alive at this time, I would be sweating all over my body."
"And now?"
"I can only sit and watch the show."
That's right, just watching a show.
Although, he is one of the actors.
Lishu Street is getting closer and closer.
A figure gradually took shape in the shadow, and he came out slowly, carrying that strange song
"Shush!"
"Night, night, is coming."
"The black lamb dances."
"He's coming, he's coming."
"Go to bed quickly."
"Go to bed quickly."
The songs were mixed with brisk whistles. The two attendants in front of the car immediately looked at the person who suddenly appeared in front of them with vigilance. One of them simply took out the revolver.
But it's no use.
An invisible force enveloped them.
The two strong followers then quickly shriveled up like deflated balloons.
By the time Hofkro stepped out of the carriage, the two of them had already withered away.
Hofklo turned a blind eye to this.
He paid a high salary and naturally had to bear risks.
Both of them understand this: salary is life money.
How can anyone earn a high salary and still enjoy life?
"What do you want to do?"
Hofkro lowered his voice and questioned the 'shepherd'.
This is a contractual restriction.
It directly affected his body.
Therefore, he seems to be doing business as usual.
"Give me the 'Hulk's Potion'."
The 'shepherd', wearing a large cloak that completely covered his face, said in a brisk voice.
"Do you know what it represents?"
Hofcrow intimidated the 'shepherd'.
"Just a lucky 'Night Watch' boy!"
"Are you 'grave watchers' so cowardly that you need the protection of the 'night watchmen'?"
'Shepherd' chuckled.
"It's not asylum, it's just cooperation!"
Hofcrow emphasized.
"Well, cooperate...then you can go die!"
As soon as the words fell, the 'shepherd' disappeared.
When he reappeared, he was already standing behind Hofklo. His raised palm was about to insert into Hofklo's vest, but he was caught by a strong hand.
Yes, Jason.
At some point, Jason appeared here.
He grabbed the 'shepherd's' wrist and stared at him coldly.
"Hi, long time no see!"
'Shepherd' said hello.
Jason responded with a punch.
boom!
boom!
After the muffled sound, the body of the 'Shepherd' exploded directly.
A lot of flesh and blood scattered everywhere.
Then, it turned into foul-smelling soil.
Jason frowned and listened intently. When he found no trace of the 'shepherd', he looked at Hofcrow.
"Thank you, Sir Jason."
"The 'Shepherd' is far more cunning and cautious than imagined."
"His secret technique should only be able to cover up the [Hunting] effect for a while. In order not to be caught up by your teacher, he should hide it again now. However, you must be careful. As long as the 'Herc's Potion' is in your
If you have it in your hands, he will definitely make a comeback."
Hofkro looked grateful and said with a reminder.
Jason nodded and took the box handed over by Hofcrow.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
"If you need anything, please come to me directly."
"Anyone from the royal family can help you find me."
Hofkro said, bowed, turned and left.
And Jason?
It is faster than Hofklo.
After getting the 'Herc's Potion', the figure disappeared.
Hofcrow was not surprised by this.
After all, everything was according to Gista's plan.
Including Jason's reaction.
including his death.
I guess there will be someone to replace him soon, right?
No, not very quickly.
It's after dawn.
Hofkrom walked on the streets of Terte at night. Under the power of the contract, he opened a sewer manhole cover and stepped into it.
"Death? Let me be like a rat in the gutter?"
Hofcrow quickly understood this.
He was furious.
But couldn't resist.
I can only curse this Gista again and again in my heart.
Then……
Watching myself slowly decay.
With the power of the contract, the pain was intensified by more than ten times, so much so that Hofkro wailed repeatedly.
But it's no use.
Deep underground, no one could hear his wails.
All there is is sewage flowing across the river.
All there were were mice staring at the miserable green light.
Gradually, Hofcrow's voice became smaller and smaller, and more than half of his body was rotten.
The mice came closer.
"Go away! Go away!"
Hofcrow shouted.
He cannot accept death.
It is even more unbearable to accept that I was eaten by rats while I was still alive.
But obviously, these gathered rats are not afraid of a dying person.
They gather more and more.
They swarmed up.
Hofclaw died in a way he could not have imagined.
The power of contractual restrictions is gone.
But a more violent force is brewing within it.
Relying on his powerful spirit, Hofkro turned into a ghost. It floated in the air, feeling the soul that was about to self-destruct. It knew very well that Gista would not give it a chance.
It will truly die soon.
But before that, it has to kill these rats!
Hofkro looked down at the rats that were still eating its corpse, and was about to rush forward.
