Chapter 75: Azk's Departure
After Lu Ze returned and reported to Dunn, the latter also harbored suspicions about the woman.
"One is a viscount, high-spirited from consuming mummy powder, and the other is a stunningly beautiful, low-status streetwalker. The former actually let the latter go so easily. It's truly too peculiar."
Dunn said.
"However, according to the servants' statements, Viscount Dorset was frantically seeking thrills, not hesitating to try all sorts of... uh, strange games. His death was only a matter of time."
Lu Ze said.
"Hmm, regardless, this woman is highly suspicious. I'll arrange for police personnel to search for her."
After Dunn finished discussing work, he didn't let Lu Ze leave. Instead, he took out his pipe from his pocket, lit it, and took a few puffs. Gray-blue smoke curled up, obscuring his deep gaze.
Is the Captain not letting me go because he has something to say?
Although Lu Ze was a little puzzled, he still waited quietly.
"Daly has successfully advanced to Sequence 6 'Spirit Guide,' taking over from Edward as the Nighthawks Captain of Enmat Harbor."
Dunn said slowly.
"Ms. Daly has advanced? That's good news, Captain."
Lu Ze exclaimed admiringly.
"It is good news."
Dunn nodded, "She is indeed a genius. In just a few years, she summarized that method of mastering the Beyonder potion. While I still need reminders from you all."
He was referring to the acting method.
"No matter how you found out, isn't it good if you can use it?"
Lu Ze said indifferently.
"You're right." Dunn took another puff from his pipe, "Not just you, Edward was right too."
"Captain, do you mean..."
Lu Ze understood Dunn's unspoken meaning: he was going to take his feelings for Daly seriously.
"Since I've mastered the method of digesting Beyonder potions, I should be more proactive. I've decided to start from scratch, digesting from Sequence 9 again, leaving no hidden dangers, and then seeking advancement." Dunn stated his plan, then paused, continuing as if to himself, "At least I need to become someone worthy of her."
"Congratulations, Captain."
Lu Ze said sincerely, "Please work hard."
Coming out from Dunn's office, Lu Ze met Klein face to face.
"Perfect, I needed to talk to you."
Lu Ze called out to him, and under Klein's curious gaze, he asked, "Is Mr. Azk free recently? Could you help me contact him? I have something to discuss with him."
Klein needed to make a special application, and Dunn was preparing to digest from scratch. He himself should also consider seeking advancement. So, he planned to visit Azk to see if he could provide reliable assistance.
Hearing Lu Ze's question, Klein paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Mr. Azk has already left Tingen."
Azk left Tingen?
Lu Ze was somewhat surprised, and at the same time, a sense of unease welled up in his heart. With this powerful individual present, any danger could be cushioned by him. Now that he had left, it would be bad if something else happened.
"Then why did he leave Tingen?"
Lu Ze asked.
So Klein told him about the events of the past few days.
It turned out that while exorcising an evil spirit from an old castle, Klein discovered traces of Mr. Azk's past. After Azk went there to investigate, he found that he had indeed lived there a hundred years ago and even found the remains of his descendants in the castle's basement.
—His descendants from a hundred years ago were not only murdered and sealed but also recently had their coffins opened and their skulls taken.
And the person who opened the coffin was the mastermind behind the discord in his and Klein's destinies.
Azk used his abilities to track the skull; half of it went missing, and the other half was buried inside a woman's body. This woman's name was Meigao Ousi.
"Meigao Ousi?"
Lu Ze was extremely surprised. So, the Lan'erwusi incident was also related to that mastermind?
"Hmm, Mr. Azk's investigation alerted the other party, who has temporarily gone into hiding. So he also left Tingen and went to Backlund. On one hand, to take the opportunity to look for traces he left before losing his memory, and on the other hand, to make the target relax their guard."
Klein said, "He left me a contact method. If you need it, I can write to him."
"No problem."
Lu Ze nodded. He still had to go to the theater with his sister this weekend, so he would write to Azk after watching the play.
"Oh, right, weren't you looking for a roof with a red chimney? How's it going? Have you found it?"
He remembered another matter, as this was another clue to that mastermind.
"I've already checked half of Tingen's houses with red chimneys, and I still haven't found anything."
When this matter was mentioned, Klein also felt helpless.
"Alright, then keep up the good work."
Lu Ze encouraged him.
"I really do need to keep up the good work," Klein sighed, shaking his head as he walked away, "Not only do I have to investigate roofs, but I also have to prepare for the special review that's coming soon... Once this busy period is over, I definitely want to take my family to the grand theater to watch a play, just like you. 'the count returns,' which is about to be performed in Tingen, sounds good..."
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two more days had passed. The police had not found the woman connected to the viscount's death on the streets. Lu Ze continued his routine, picking up the custom-made dress for Cecilia from the clothing store, just waiting for tomorrow night's play.
And the special reviewer from the Holy Cathedral had already arrived at Blackthorn Security Company. He was none other than High-Ranking Cleric Creste Cesima, one of the nine High-Ranking Clerics of the Church, titled "Sword of the Goddess." Lu Ze had already met him once; thanks to him, he was forced to go on a business trip to Enmat Harbor and almost died.
Everyone at Tingen headquarters was waiting in the lounge. The first to go down for the review was Klein, who had submitted the application.
When he came back up, a huge change had occurred. Lu Ze clearly saw with his own eyes that his body was overflowing with spirituality, and his movements were much more agile.
"Advanced?"
Lu Ze asked in a low voice.
"Yes... uh..."
Klein seemed to have intended to respond with a smile, but for some reason, after thinking for a moment, he suddenly broke into an exaggerated smile, "Naturally!"
That smile was too fake, not suitable at all.
Lu Ze muttered to himself. The second person went downstairs, where High-Ranking Cleric Creste was waiting for him in the alchemy room where Old Neil used to teach mysticism.
Creste still had very short golden hair, and as always, his collar was raised high, hiding the lower half of his face in shadow.
He was still carrying that suitcase, which contained a white bone dagger, the so-called holy relic of the Goddess.
Following his instructions, Lu Ze placed his hand on the Goddess's holy relic and swore an oath not to spread the "acting method" casually.
Everything went smoothly, but what startled him was when Creste suddenly praised him, saying he had done well last time in Enmat Harbor.
I didn't! I didn't! Next time something similar happens, don't come looking for me again!
He silently screamed in his heart, but on his face, he could only smile at the other party, saying nothing.