Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 164: Plan Advancement
Under Roger's manipulation of the "Duckling", the bar counters and chairs were broken into pieces, and fell into the flames along with the strong alcohol.

Because of the dual effects of the flammable material and the combustion-supporting material, the flames, which were already very fierce, suddenly jumped higher.

Since the "Brothers Bar" is an independent stone house and is quite a distance away from the houses next to it, Roger is not worried that it will cause a large-scale fire.

Now we just have to wait for the scene to burn out, and then let the "concerned people" come and find someone to put out the fire.

"Let's go."

Roger turned around and hooked his finger at Bandit, who had appeared out of nowhere.

The cat understood and jumped onto Roger's shoulder.

Roger grabbed Alice's arm, threw the "traveler's dice", and disappeared with the man and the cat into the spirit world.

This is almost the limit of what the "Traveler's Dice" can carry.

He has now developed a good habit. Every time he finishes something big that might alert the official Beyonders, he goes to the spirit world for a while before returning home.

This is to use the special characteristics of the spiritual world to block possible divination and prophecy. Although Roger himself has the anti-divination characteristics of the "conspicuous bag", Bandit and Alice are currently relatively weak in this regard.

Klein took off his hat, saluted slightly, and then used "Flame Jump" to travel far away.

Since Klein wore the "Wanderer Mask" to disguise his identity, he could then use the "Source Castle" to perform counter-divination.

After all, this is the job of a "fortune teller".

As the figures of Roger, Alice and Bandit quickly appeared in the spiritual world, the familiar white expanse appeared again in front of the two people and the cat.

Roger was already used to it and just sat down on the white bone sand to rest, while Alice, who was visiting the spirit world for the first time, looked around curiously.

"By the way, teacher, we just made such a big noise, will the official Beyonders come looking for us?"

Alice asked worriedly after a while.

During this period of time, she had learned a lot of information about official Beyonders from Roger, including but not limited to jurisdiction, power levels, and behavior patterns.

Backlund is the largest city in Loen. Apart from the headquarters of the major churches, it is the area where the official Beyonder forces are most concentrated.

Roger took her to the Pascal Tavern at noon to drive several people crazy, and then killed four people and burned down the Brothers Bar at night. Even though Alice considered herself a brave person, she couldn't help but have some thoughts at this time.

"Don't worry."

Roger shook his head.

He had thought the whole thing through very clearly from beginning to end.

Although Roger did punish the Pascal brothers in the process, his purpose was always relatively clear.

That is to take back "John's Magic Book"!
Before leaving, he deliberately did not kill Pascal's bartenders and subordinates to silence them.

Because doing so will only be counterproductive.

These people may appear to be witnesses to the incident, but in fact they will become "secret keepers" who help Roger keep the secret.

This was not only because he had restrained Nicolas Pascal's minions from leaking secrets by planting flesh bombs, but also because of his greed for profit.

Although it was obvious that Pascal treated them well, Roger, who grew up near Pritz Harbor and had met all kinds of people, was very familiar with the nature of these people.

For most typical Loen gang members, there is a kind of Schrödinger's sense of loyalty, and whether they are loyal or not depends on whether the task is feasible.

At the moment, Roger is obviously not an enemy they can fight against, and Nicolas Pascal is dead. Power has been reshuffled and a large amount of benefits are waiting to be distributed. If nothing unexpected happens, his gang will be caught in a power struggle for a long time.

The essence of a gang is a profit group, not a group of desperadoes. Instead of coming to Roger to seek death, or reporting the matter to the official Beyonders with a desperate mentality, it is better to enjoy the vested interests.

Therefore, this matter will most likely become a silent one, and at most someone will pay to take care of Blaise Pascal as a means of establishing prestige.

As for the evidence at the scene, it had been burned to ashes by the fire crows released by Roger.

"By the way, Alice, please show me the three Beyonder characteristics you have."

Hearing Roger's words, Alice nodded and took out the three Beyonder Characteristics from her pocket.

Roger didn't look at the extraordinary characteristic of "Wind-loving One" extracted by Nicholas Pascal, but looked directly at the other two.

He had basically seen the previous battle between Alice and Klein. Now, combined with the status of these two Beyonder items, he quickly guessed where they came from.

"Well, a 'fighter' and a 'hunter'."

"Fighter" is Sequence 8 of the "Warrior" pathway. This Sequence can use its own physical functions to reduce the impact of supernatural powers.

This may also be the reason why he can break through the white fog and approach Roger and others to fight like a "Hunter".

However, he immediately encountered the "Magician" Klein, who was known for his strange abilities and somewhat restrained melee combat skills.

Not to mention that the previous sequence of the "Magician" was the "Joker", who was not lacking in fighting ability and flexibility, so it was reasonable for him to be killed instantly.

Although Roger paid the price of car fare and a windbreaker for this operation, he also gained a lot.

The price of one Sequence 6, one Sequence 8, and two Sequence 9 Beyonder attributes would be at least seven or eight thousand gold pounds.

Not to mention that he also obtained the "John's Magic Book", a Sequence 6 extraordinary item that has extraordinary significance for the Abraham family.

Roger was in a very good mood as one of the family seals that he had been longing for was finally found.

"That's almost it. Let's go."

Roger stood up, but suddenly noticed that Bandit had laid down on his back again, looking into the depths of the white fog with an extremely alert attitude.

"What's wrong, Bandit?"

Roger asked in a somewhat surprised tone.

"I smell that rat."

Bandit spoke in a high-pitched voice, seeming to be very nervous.

"Rat? Which rat?"

Roger was a little unresponsive for a moment.

"It's the one you raised outside, but it's more powerful and more dangerous."

After hearing Bandit's unpleasant words, Roger finally realized who he was talking about.

"The Rat of De La Hoya!"

This was Roger's third time in this desert of bones. He had always felt that there seemed to be something extremely terrifying hidden in the desert fog, but he had no idea what it was.

Even if it were Roger today, if he rashly came into contact with that power, he would most likely suffer a disaster.

And now Bandit suddenly said that the thing was related to the De La Hoya Rat, which inevitably made Roger imagine a lot.

"Did I choose the De La Hoya Rat because I've already had contact with it and been affected by its power?"

This speculation made Roger feel a little uneasy.

But on the other hand, although the De La Hoya Rat that Roger summoned in reality had that strange sonic attack ability, it did not give Roger that extremely dangerous feeling.

"How far away is it?"

Roger asked with some curiosity, because his sense of smell and some senses were not as good as Bandit's, so he didn't feel much at the moment.

“It’s still far away, but it’s getting closer.”

Sure enough, as soon as Bandit finished speaking, Roger suddenly felt a slight tremor coming from the ground.

Not only that, he vaguely heard the strange, hissing sound again.

"Although I'm curious, I'd better not do anything stupid this time. I'll ask him next time I call out the De La Hoya Rat."

Faced with such a situation, Roger chose to risk his life. He used the "Life-Gambling Revolver" to raise his fortune a little, and then threw the "Traveler's Dice", took Alice and Bandit out of the spirit world, and returned to No. 15 Minsk Street.

Klein arrived home almost at the same time as them. After the fight, the three of them and the cat were all starving. After waiting for Roger to change his clothes, they went to the "Gwenfu" restaurant across the street to eat together.

This is a Lemburg-style restaurant. Their owner, Gwenfor Williams, once commissioned Klein to solve a theft case of a collection, so he has always been very grateful to him.

It was because of this that Roger was able to bring Bandit into this restaurant and order a plate of sashimi for it.

After Bandit's meal problem was solved, Roger, Klein, and Alice discussed the division of the spoils while eating.

Roger's proposal was that, apart from taking away "John's Magic Book", which he had to take away, he would also take away the extraordinary characteristic of "Wind-loving One".

As for the remaining one Sequence 8 and two Sequence 9 Beyonder traits, Klein would take the "Fighter" and then sell one "Hunter" Beyonder trait to Bandit to buy some expensive seafood and some books on astrology and mythology.

After all, this cat also put in a lot of effort in the battle, and the ability of the "Hunter" path itself overlaps with the cat's own innate abilities, so it does not need corresponding extraordinary items, and can only be rewarded with food and knowledge.

As for Alice, her trophy was mainly a "Hunter" Beyonder trait. Although Klein helped her in killing the opponent, the latter generously said that Alice could take it away.

Roger then gave Alice two choices. The first was to help her sell the Beyonder and give her the proceeds.

The second option is to directly help Alice create an extraordinary item that can allow her to gain the ability of "Hunter".

Although Alice was not well off, she was still a little scared after having fought with the "Hunter" twice in a row today.

That amazing combat instinct, physical agility, explosive power and coordination greatly restrain the abilities of the "Master of Magic".

Although she has initially mastered the use of abilities like "Slip" and "Flash" to fool and deceive opponents and gain advantages, if she could also possess abilities similar to those of the "Hunter", her overall strength would undoubtedly rise in all directions. In short, it means relying on magical items to make up for her shortcomings!

So Alice finally decided to let Roger make an extraordinary item of the "Hunter" series for her.

"It's a great choice. It can instantly improve your combat ability. If you become stronger in the future, or obtain a better Beyonder Item that can replace it, you can also use it."

Roger showed a relieved expression and said that he would make the extraordinary item within a week and give it to Alice.

Afterwards, Klein briefly told Alice about the market price of Sequence 9 Beyonder items, and also shared some information about Beyonder gatherings with her.

Alice's eyes widened after hearing this information. She was very much attracted to the mystical circle that Klein mentioned, where people could freely communicate, discuss, and trade extraordinary items. She couldn't help but ask:
"Teacher, I also want to participate in such a party, I wonder if it is possible?

"Although I don't have anything to sell right now, but if I want to see the world... it should be okay, right?"

Faced with Alice's question, Roger fell into thought.

For Roger, the best choice for a gathering of extraordinary people is the Tarot Club, followed by Mr. A's gathering.

But considering that Alice is his student and they are very close in real life, and that the Tarot Club will be involved in bigger and bigger things in the future, Roger doesn't want to, and Klein the Fool is unlikely to agree to let her join the meeting.

As for Mr. A's party, although Roger has a good relationship with him now, he is quite worried about the mental state of the "True Creator" fanatics.

Even if he tried his best to cover up his relationship with Alice, it was not ruled out that Mr. A would still be able to find out. If he was eventually forced to turn against the Aurora Society, Alice would become their hostage in disguise.

So after much thought, Roger still felt that Alice was suitable to attend the underground Beyonder gathering held by Mr. "Eye of Wisdom" - Detective Isengard Stanton on Iron Gate Street.

"Sherlock, the party at the Eye of Wisdom might be more suitable for Alice."

Roger spoke to Klein. He knew that his roommate was a frequent attendee at Isengard Stanton's gatherings. If he introduced Alice, she would definitely be able to fit in well with the gatherings.

Klein understood Roger's meaning, nodded, and agreed.

However, the party had just been held two days ago, and there would most likely be no more advertisements for Ernst Trading Company's goods purchases this week, so it would likely be until next week, after Klein and I returned from Jianhai County, that we could bring Alice to the meeting.

He had originally thought about letting Alice contact the survivors of the Abraham family, but considering that she still had to go to the Royal Art Troupe for training on the weekend, he had to give up.

After this pleasant meeting to divide the spoils, Alice took a rented carriage home alone, while Roger and Klein took Bandit back to 15 Minsk Street to rest.

The next day, Friday.

As soon as Roger got up, he received an email from Mr. Leppard in the same city.

Compared to the ordinary mail he received before, this time Roger received a registered letter, and it was insured.

Curious, he opened it and found inside a set of patent certificates and a handwritten letter from Leppard.

The name of the patent certificate was "Structure and manufacturing method of a portable wind-up phonograph."

Roger's heart moved, and he opened it and quickly read through it.

This is an official patent certificate issued by the Patent Administration under the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Kingdom of Loen. The copyright owners are Baleno and Leppard.

There were a series of professional things including design drawings, performance parameters, etc. Roger felt a headache when he read them, so he put them aside temporarily and picked up the letter written by Mr. Leppard.

The content of the letter is:

Dear Mr. Jones:

"The patent certificate for the portable wind-up phonograph has been delivered. Please check it.

"The factory's production has officially begun, with the first batch of trial products consisting of 1000 units, which are expected to be completed within the next week.

"I'd like to hear your opinion on sales channels."

At the bottom is Leppard's signature and date.

Roger slapped his forehead and quickly took out the product marketing contract that Baron Dwork had given him from his briefcase. He looked up at Klein who was making breakfast.

Considering that he will leave for Jianhai County tomorrow, he has to resolve the contract issue today.

"Klein, I'm going to see Lawyer Jurgen later. Are you coming?

"I won't go. I just went to his house yesterday morning."

Klein wiped his hands and replied.

Lawyer Jurgen lives at 58 Minsk Street with his grandmother, Ms. Doris, and their black cat Brody.

Ever since Roger and Klein moved to Backlund, the law firm's senior partner has been cleaning up Detective Sherlock Moriarty's mess.

Not counting the bail Roger participated in, this lawyer has bailed Klein out from the police station at least three times.

Coupled with a series of subsequent business collaborations, Lawyer Jurgen has now become an all-weather strategic partner of the two people at 15 Minsk Street.

After hearing Klein's words, Roger didn't force it. After dinner, he took the contract and went straight to 58 Minsk Street and knocked on the door.

"I'm coming."

An old lady's voice was heard, and the back door was opened a moment later.

"Good morning, Ms. Doris, I'm looking for Attorney Jurgen."

Roger took off his wide-brimmed hat and greeted the old woman in front of him very politely.

"Good morning, little Baleno."

When Ms. Doris saw Roger, she immediately smiled.

She knew that both the singer and Detective Moriarty had a close working relationship with her grandson Jurgen.

Compared to Detective Moriarty who would come to her house for a free meal from time to time when no one was home, Ms. Doris seldom saw Roger, so she was naturally very enthusiastic when she saw him now.

"Come in and sit down first. Jurgen is in the bathroom. Try the plum black tea I just invented."

Roger nodded, excused himself for disturbing him, and walked into Lawyer Jurgen's house.

Ms. Doris brought him a cup of black tea with a red plum floating in it, which felt quite warm to the touch. Roger took a sip and immediately exclaimed in amazement.

“Delicious!”

He praised sincerely.

This tea has a rich, sour, sweet, and rich flavor that is just as good as Klein's favorite Southern-style sweet iced tea, and it has its own unique characteristics.

Hearing Roger's praise, Ms. Doris smiled with satisfaction:
"Plums are hard to find in Loen this season. One of Jurgen's clients brought them from Feynaport..."

The Kingdom of Feynaport is the southernmost country in the Northern Continent, so its climate is relatively mild. Many fruits and other high-quality agricultural products that are not available in Loen are grown there.

The famous Feynaport noodles are made from Feynaport wheat and are very popular in the northern continent and even the Rhodes Islands.

Roger nodded in understanding, took two more sips, and showed an expression of enjoyment.

However, at this moment, the sound of flushing and the door opening came. Roger sniffed, frowned slightly and looked at Lawyer Jurgen who came out of the bathroom.

Lawyer Jurgen was slightly taken aback when he saw Roger, and then he greeted him:
"Morning, what's up?"

"Good morning. I have a marketing contract for a portable phonograph. Could you take a look at it for me?"

Roger pulled out the contract and handed it to Attorney Jurgen, who took it, flipped through it briefly, and said:

"It's usually 20 pounds, but I'll give you a % discount."

"make a deal."

Roger nodded. He had great faith in the professionalism of Attorney Jurgen. Even though the other party's fee was not cheap, considering the importance of phonograph sales, he was willing to pay the money.

"Wait for me for a moment."

Lawyer Jurgen did not rush to ask Roger for money. Instead, he lowered his head and took the contract back to his study.

Roger chatted with Ms. Doris about some recent social news in Backlund. When he mentioned that Detective Sherlock Moriarty assisted the police in solving the serial murder case, Ms. Doris couldn't help but show a proud expression on her face, as if Klein was her grandson.

"Praise the goddess, Sherlock is really amazing..."

After a while, Attorney Jurgen returned Roger's contract to him, along with a draft of amendments.

"There are generally no problems, but there are some flaws in the applicable provisions of the civil and commercial law... Although these do not involve the core agreement between you and the other party, considering the potential litigation risks, these issues should still be avoided."

Roger quickly glanced at the detailed annotations, thanked Lawyer Jurgen for his efforts, and then paid the agreed 16 pounds in cash.

Then he said goodbye to Ms. Doris and her granddaughter, and took a rented carriage to the second floor of the Dwork Music Company and found Baron Dwork.

"Good morning, Your Excellency the Baron."

Roger saluted and continued:
"I've had my lawyer review the contract. Here are some suggested revisions. Please review them."

Baron Dwork put on his glasses, took the revisions and began to read them.

Although the baron was involved in many industries, he graduated from the law department when he was young and had a lawyer's license in Rune, so he quickly understood Lawyer Jurgen's revisions.

"Your lawyer is very professional... I accept all these questions and will do as you say."

After Baron Dwork said this, he summoned his secretary and asked her to remake a contract for Roger to sign.

(End of this chapter)