Chapter 468 Q&A Game
eglise Saint-Roberts old cemetery had once served as Fourth Epoch Triers node for the seal. However, leaks had occurred, allowing the ancient dead to crawl out... Angouleme carefully considered the information and felt that there might be hidden dangers lurking beneath Salle de Bal Brise.
He returned to the office and fixed his gaze on the piece of paper pinned to the wall.
The paper not only clearly detailed Hidden Blades previous inquiry about the old cemeterys secret but also provided the circumstances under which she had made the inquiry.
This was all part of their investigation into the Sick Church case!
Their goal was to uncover the reasons behind the unusual quietness of Triers heretics and their activities as though they had gone into hiding for some massive endeavor.
Hidden Blade suspects that the old cemeterys secret is somehow linked to the heretics plans? They aim to use the former leakage point to bypass the seal and open the door to Fourth Epoch Trier? Angouleme, with his experience, immediately connected the dots.
Entering the telegraph room, he informed the higher-ups of his theory and made a recommendation.
Send one or two teams underground to investigate the original leakage point as soon as possible, preferably led by Saints.
After sending the telegram, Angouleme breathed a sigh of relief.
His next task was to assemble his team and coordinate with the police, military police, and army to prevent the protests from escalating into riots before dawn.
This process would inevitably lead to clashes with members of the Iron and Blood Cross Order and the Carbonari. Beyonders would also be involved.
Additionally, as 007, Angouleme needed to find an opportunity to contact Hidden Blade and share the secret of the old cemetery with her.
There was no more time for casual chats in the telegram group; he had to activate their prearranged practical approach.
Apartment 601, 3 Rue des Blouses Blanches.
Ciel is missing too? After informing Madam Judgment and Demoness of Black about Gardner Martins abnormality, Franca returned to the market district, only to realize that Jenna, who should have been asleep in bed, had vanished. Before she could inspect the house, Anthony Reid, with his buzz cut, visited late at night and reported that Lumian had mysteriously vanished. There were no signs of a fight at the scene.
Yes, Anthony Reid was even more certain that something was amiss. It wasnt Lumian switching to a safe house for sleep.
There are no signs of a struggle here either... Franca walked to the guest bedroom door and looked at the lifted blanket.
She could tell that Jenna had taken her time before leaving. Not only had she removed her pajamas and changed into her female mercenary attire, but she hadnt messed up the bedroom.
Franca furrowed her brow, pondering the possible reasons.
Although she knew this was a serious matter, she still habitually complained inwardly, Why does it seem like my girlfriend ran off with my boyfriend...
Amidst her thoughts, she remembered that Jenna hadnt handed over the grayish-white cloth bag she had obtained from the cyborg monk to the strange boy, Will.
Franca immediately turned her gaze to the coffee table, recalling that it had originally been there.
Seeing the grayish-white cloth bag vanish, the Demoness of Pleasure heaved a sigh of relief.
Jenna must have been notified by the strange boy, Will, to deliver the mission item somewhere and collect the corresponding reward.
And why did Ciel disappear?
Could it be that Wills request was for Ciel to accompany her?
Yes, after all, he was invited by Ciels Major Arcana card holder, Madam Magician...
Doesnt seem like a terrible thing? Anthony Reid keenly sensed Francas change in state.
So far, thats the case. Franca produced a palm-sized mirror. Ill use Magic Mirror Divination to confirm.
She retrieved Jennas pajamas and caressed the mirror with her free hand.
Simultaneously, she recited in Hermes, Celia Bellos current location, Celia Bellos current location...
Although the name Jenna could also be used for divination, as Jenna had been using this stage name for a long time, and most people around her called her that, Franca felt that it would be more accurate to use her real name at a time like this.
In the gas-lit living room of the apartment, the lights dimmed, and the environment became oppressive.
The mirrors surface emitted an aqueous light, as if it had sunk into the depths of a river.
However, Franca saw nothing. Snowflakes kept appearing in the mirror like noise.
The divination yielded no results... Franca frowned again.
Could it be because of the presence of the strange boy, Will?
However, after handing over the mission item and obtaining the lucky gold coin, Jenna should have separated from Will. They shouldnt have been together for more than five minutes. Theoretically, it cant be such a coincidence...
Franca was cautious. Well try again in five minutes.
Anthony Reid nodded gently and asked, Do you need me to go to Auberge du Coq Dore and retrieve one of Ciels clothes?
No need. Franca shook her head without hesitation.
That fellow bears Mr. Fools seal and the aura of the Blood Emperor. It would be strange if I could gain anything from divination!
Time ticked by, and finally, five minutes passed. Franca used the simple Magic Mirror Divination to inquire about Jennas location once again.
There was still no answer, and no scene appeared.
Thats not right... Franca immediately switched to the complete Magic Mirror Divination form of praying to certain entities.
In the dark mirror, an aged voice echoed, accompanied by the sound of water.
Celia Bello is in an undetectable location.
Undetectable... Franca began to feel that the problem might be more complicated and troublesome than she had guessed, so she asked, Where is Lumian Lee now?
Amidst the sound of water, the aged voice replied, I cant see, I cant see...
The voice gradually faded into confusion and disorder. Franca hastily ended Magic Mirror Divination.
She paced back and forth, feeling that she had to report this matter to Madam Judgment.
But before that... Franca clenched her teeth and said to Anthony Reid, I want to use Magic Mirror Divination to pray to an unknown and hidden entity. The results of His divination are the most precise. Perhaps it can help us obtain an answer, but you have to swear to the God of Steam and Machinery not to divulge everything you hear later.
No problem. Anthony, clad in military-green attire, gestured a Triangular Sacred Emblem on his chest.
After Anthony swore an oath to the deity he believed in, Franca didnt hesitate. She lit three candles in a ritualistic manner and extinguished the gas wall lamps in the room.
In the dim light, her right hand caressed the mirrors surface three times as she recited an honorific name in Hermes.
Eyes that watch all living beings, the stigmata from the Primordial Land, the omniscient one who serves The Fool, the great Arrodes...
The glass of the makeup mirror darkened, fluctuating and enshrouding at times, emitting aqueous light.
As a Psychiatrist, Anthony Reid suddenly felt a strong sense of unease, as if a pair of eyes had scanned him from top to bottom.
Franca finished her preparations and asked, Where is my friend, Celia Bello, now?
In the mirror, an aqueous light flickered, revealing an image:
It was a mine that was too blurry to see the details clearly.
Immediately after, the scene shifted, revealing a portion of Avenue du Marche.
Franca recognized it immediately as the Salle de Bal Brise area, but the building didnt exist. Instead, it was replaced by a dark and crystal-like barrier. Jenna, dressed in a light-blue dress, stood beside the barrier, her expression solemn as she observed an unrevealed part of the scene. Beside her was a figure suspected to be Lumian.
As expected, theyre together... Where is this place? Just as these thoughts crossed Francas mind, she saw a few lines of ancient Feysac words dripping with blood appear on the mirror.
Based on the principle of reciprocity, its my turn to ask a question.
If you answer incorrectly or lie, you will be punished.
Franca closed her eyes, waiting for the question to be raised.
The blood-red letters formed another sentence: Have you ever fantasized about doing Trieriens favorite activity with Jenna?
Thankfully... Franca breathed a sigh of relief.
The shame of this question depended on Jennas presence. If she were present, Franca would rather slam her head against a wall. But now, there was only one Psychiatrist watching.
Is there a problem with telling a Psychiatrist that I have a psychological problem and like women, my good friend, so much so that I want to do that with her?
Franca couldnt help but blush, but she replied smoothly, I did.
Anthony Reid, who was observing, wasnt surprised at all. As a Spectator, if he didnt discover Francas abnormal feelings and thoughts about Jenna, it could only mean that he wasnt up to standard.
He hadnt expected Franca to be relatively calm and not ashamed.
Franca then asked the magic mirror, Where is the Avenue du Marche where Jenna currently is?
This time, there was no scene in the magic mirror. Instead, bright red terms appeared: A world in a painting.
A world in a painting... Painter, Pixie... Franca immediately made a connection and a guess.
On the mirrors surface, bloody words distorted and squirmed, forming new words:
Based on the principle of reciprocity, its my turn to ask a question.Have you ever fantasized about doing Trieriens favorite activity with Lumian Lee?
... Francas face burned. She could feel the temperature rising.
I-I havent... She subconsciously wanted to respond, but then she remembered the pain of being struck by lightning.
She gazed at the magic mirror, striving to forget that there was a Psychiatrist beside her. Her lips quivered as she replied, I-I have. Sometimes, just occasionally! I cant control myself in my dreams!
Anthony Reid didnt allow his gaze to shift to Francas face, nor did he allow his expression to change. It was as if what he saw and heard was ordinary.
This was the basic professionalism of a Psychiatrist.
Franca hurriedly concluded Magic Mirror Divination and entered the master bedroom. She organized information on Lumian, Jennas disappearance, and the Magic Mirror Divinations response into written information and reported it to Madam Judgment.
After completing this matter and returning to the living room, she was about to discuss the situation with Anthony Reid when she heard a rumbling sound from the northwest of Trier.
It was as if multiple cannons were firing.
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