Mystery: Start with the Reader

Backlund, No. 26 Kinster Street, Jowood District.

Benson, who had just come back from outside, took off his hat and coat, handed them to the hired maid Sarah, then looked at his sister Melissa who was concentrating on writing and drawing in the living room and said:

"Melissa, today is your birthday, you must learn to rest properly."

Melissa did not raise her head, but continued to read and calculate:

"So I gave myself a whole encyclopedia of materials as a gift... I'm going to master it tonight."

Since becoming a "generalist", Melissa's learning and memory abilities have been significantly improved, and it is normal to read a book in one night.

"Melissa, you are getting more and more humorous... That's good, but it's just a joke, don't take it seriously... By the way, look what I bought you?" Benson said with a smile.

He didn't think Melissa was stating the facts at all, he just thought it was the little girl throwing a tantrum because there was no birthday party.

However, Benson felt that this kind of Melissa was more normal. After all, she had always been so sensible and heart-warming in the past.

Melissa easily guessed her brother's thoughts, couldn't help but sigh vaguely, and then stopped her study.

She also knew that her memory ability had begun to surpass that of ordinary people, so she didn't want to scare her brother.

Moreover, Melissa did have some expectations for Benson's gift.

So she glanced at her brother casually and asked:

"Is the job of a government employee so easy? Are you coming back so early?"

"No, it's just my dearest sister's birthday, so I naturally have to take leave... Moreover, the first batch of repayments for the financial loan applied for by the film and television company has arrived, and my work has become much more relaxed." Benson glanced at the living room. Looking at the mirror inside, he couldn't help but raise his hands to straighten his hair, and said with an unhappy expression, "And because I was responsible for this extremely successful business, I received a commendation from a deputy minister of the Ministry of Finance... At least I can get through the damn internship period, and then I will have a weekly salary of 3 pounds!"

3 pounds... The price of the "General Knowledge" potion is at least 300 pounds... In other words, if Klein's pension is not used, we will have to go without food and water for 100 weeks, which will take nearly two years to pay off...

Melissa subconsciously calculated in her mind, but then she laughed. After all, her brother is not the only one in the family who can make money now. She works as a "prop" for the film and television company, and her weekly salary is even higher than Benson.

Melissa retracted her wandering thoughts and looked at Benson, who was empty-handed, again. Although she didn't say anything, her meaning was clear: "Where's the gift?"

Benson smiled without saying a word and said mysteriously: "You'll know right away."

Before he finished speaking, Sarah, the little maid in a black and white skirt, ran over again and reported: "Sir, there is a lady named Elizabeth visiting. She said she is a friend of Miss Melissa."

"Elizabeth?!" Melissa's eyes lit up and she suddenly jumped for joy.

Who doesn’t want blessings from their friends on their birthday? But Melissa in Backlund had not yet made any good friends, and Hazel, the only close "teacher" who taught her occult knowledge, did not ask her intentionally, so she did not know that her birthday was today.

So Elizabeth's arrival made Melissa very happy.

She turned her head to look at Benson, pursed her lips and smiled: "I'm very happy, Benson... This is really a surprise."

After saying that, she took the maid Sarah to the door to greet her friend, leaving Benson alone with a look of confusion on his face.

Goddess, the gift I prepared is not this... I just ordered a novel ice cream cake from a dessert shop in the North District with a good reputation and good taste... They obviously haven't delivered it yet...

At the same time, in front of a window of the villa at No. 28 Kingston Street, Abner, who quietly watched this scene, closed the curtains and quickly disappeared into the room.

"After Elizabeth explored the town of 'Kabas', she indeed chose the 'option' of 'coming to Melissa to tell her story'... This was also her only opportunity to embark on an extraordinary path in the tributaries of the 'River of Destiny'."

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Antiquities Collecting and Preservation Trust, Stone Town, East Chestershire.

Because this newly formed organization was in its start-up stage, it had too much work to deal with. Audrey deliberately delayed the review of several funds. She stayed overnight on the grounds that it was getting late and it was not safe to return to the castle at this time. In the "Foundation" manor.

——This was originally a manor in her name, with all facilities in place, so Earl Hall was assured that she would stay overnight.

Of course, a team of professional bodyguards is essential.

In fact, Audrey handed over all the work to her "personal assistant" Esilante, while she herself returned to the bedroom, waiting for the arrival of a certain gentleman.

At eight o'clock, as a figure was quickly outlined, Audrey saw Mr. "Tower" with a changed face appear in front of her.

Seeing this, Audrey said in a brisk tone:

"Good evening, Mr. Professor~"

In the real world, she was more careful not to call the other person by their "Tarot Society" code name, so as not to reveal their identity - although Abner didn't care much.

At the same time, Audrey's spiritual intuition has already sensed the surface condition of the other party's mental body, which is the emotion, or mood, in the popular sense.

Quite pleasant... Mr. "Ta" seems to always maintain a "healthy" mentality, and only shows other emotions on rare occasions... Is this because he is naturally optimistic, or is it due to other reasons?

Audrey, who has been playing the role of "psychiatrist" recently, habitually analyzes a wave of things.

But what she didn't know was that the other party was about to take her to "death in society", so naturally she felt "happy"...

"Good evening, miss... Tonight the red moon is dreamy and beautiful, just perfect for going out to enjoy the moon..." Abner said a line from a certain novel with a smile, and then asked, "I wonder if you are ready? "

After speaking, he looked at Audrey and found that she was wearing a hunting suit that was easy to move around, and she also had a small bag on her body to hold various charms and ritual materials.

Audrey nodded, picked up the "lie" that turned into a mask and put it on her face, then said with a smile: "I have asked Susie and Island to help cover up my departure... However, It’s best to be back before dawn.”

Although there was nothing wrong with it, it still felt a little weird to put Susie and Island next to each other... Abner muttered to himself, and then performed a standard dance invitation.

Audrey understood immediately and put her palm on Mr. "Ta"'s hand.

Immediately afterwards, the various colors in front of her became more intense, the red moon became more vivid, the shadows became darker, and the various colors were distinct and layered together.

Countless nearly invisible figures retreated toward the "back" direction. With Abner's help, Audrey quickly shuttled through the spirit world.

It turns out that "teleportation" feels like this... Audrey, who was traveling in the spirit world for the first time, just had some thoughts coming to her mind when she saw her body plummeting, the surrounding colors receding, and everything returned to normal.

The small space... is surrounded by soil above and below... the ancient altar... this is a ritual room located underground... Audrey looked around and was about to ask, but was interrupted by the book on the altar that looked like He was attracted by the rather ancient book and the three "blasphemous cards" surrounding it.

"Gate", "Error", "Black Emperor"...

She turned her eyes slightly and asked curiously:

"The exploration of the 'City of Miracles' Levished is related to this book?"

"Yes, our goal is in this book." Abner replied with a smile.

"In the book?" Audrey was a little surprised, but not too surprised.

After all, in her opinion, the "cave" in the subconscious sea they had explored before was no worse than "a book" in terms of mystery.

"Yes, this is a magical book. There is an imaginary world 'inside' it, and Levished is in the collective subconscious sea of ​​that world."

"Fantasy...that's it!" Audrey grasped this key word keenly, with a look of surprise on her face.

She had heard from Mr. "Tower" early in the morning that Sequence 0 of the "Audience" pathway was called "Imaginary", and the "City of Miracles" was the god of the dragon king, the ancient god Angelweide, the "Dragon of Imagination". country.

It makes sense that it would be hidden in a fantasy book world.

Seeing Audrey nod thoughtfully, Abner didn't say anything more. He just told her that he was going to pick up the "Queen of Mysteries" and then disappeared.

Audrey was a little nervous, after all, she was about to meet a real big shot in the extraordinary world.

Although she felt that Mr. "Tower" might not be weaker than the other party, she still felt a little uneasy.

So Audrey took a few deep breaths and prayed to Mr. Fool for "protection."

Klein, who was waiting to watch the "live broadcast" above the gray fog, immediately perked up and responded instantly. In addition to blessing the "Paper Angel", he also took advantage of the situation to temporarily strengthen his connection with Miss Justice, making the picture clear. stand up.

On the other side, after receiving the angel's blessing, Audrey recalled what she had just seen embracing the "angel" embracing her, and couldn't help but mutter:

"The person who gave the blessing this time seemed to be a female angel... Although I couldn't see the face, I knew it was a very beautiful angel... Mr. Fool was so considerate..."

Klein, who happened to hear this, was a little embarrassed, because he had no choice but to do so... After all, he had borrowed both the "Error Card" and the "Black Emperor Card", and only had the "Witch" and "Moon" cards in his hand. You can leverage the power above the gray fog.

Of course, in order to maintain the image of Mr. Fool, his angels are not suitable to be too "coquettish", so Klein finally chose the "Moon" card.

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