Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 31 Acting (Please read the test on Tuesday)
"Yes."

Roger nodded:

"You may not know this yet, but Dunn Smith has consumed an excessive amount of Beyonder characteristics. His current strength is nominally Sequence 7, but in reality, he's very close to Sequence 6.

"Relatively speaking, the risk of losing control is also greater. You should be able to detect his occasional trance-like tendencies...especially recently."

Klein was shocked when he heard this and blurted out, "What do you mean by saying the captain has overdosed on Beyonder characteristics?"

Even though Klein hadn't been exposed to potions for a long time, based on what he learned from Old Neil and Emperor Roselle's diaries, he knew that taking an overdose of potions was extremely dangerous.

"Your captain...is a sentimental man. He wishes to continue fighting alongside his fallen comrades."

Roger sighed and told Klein about how Dunn would devour the Beyonder characteristics released by teammates who died while performing missions.

"The Beyonder properties released... take..."

Klein murmured to himself. If what Roger said was true, it could indeed explain Dunn Smith's frequent trance and absent-mindedness.

Not only that, he didn't know if it was his own illusion... After the captain looked through the Antigonus family's notes during the last Reil Bieber incident, his trance and detachment became more and more intense.

The main reason Roger told Klein about this was because his arrival had greatly disrupted Ince Zangwill's "arrangements."

It's not just because the True Creator's ability to project power has been temporarily blocked, causing Megose's pregnancy plan to be delayed.

It is not yet known how long this blockade can last, but it is still a hidden danger.

On the other hand, as the Church of the Evernight Goddess pays more attention to the defense of Chanis Gate, it will definitely bring great obstacles to Ince Zangwill's theft of Saint Selina's ashes.

Ince Zangwill is likely to try to do something else during this "window period", and it is not ruled out that he will try to find Roger, the "culprit".

After all, a thief never leaves empty-handed. For the holder of 0-08, as long as he does not create a situation that is favorable to him, he will almost certainly face the consequence of being killed by that feather pen.

Roger also considered divining Ince Zangwill's whereabouts and taking preemptive action.

But the cunning "gatekeeper" seemed to have used some method to block the divination and even seemed to be constantly changing his position to avoid being caught.

In desperation, Roger can only use astrological divination to deduce the vague future of Tingen City, trying to find some clues from it.

Soon, he keenly discovered that there was an obvious bad aspect between the Sun and the retrograde Uranus, and the relationship between these two celestial bodies just represented the "Star" Tarot card and the "Sleepless" God's path.

In astrology, the Sun symbolizes leadership, Uranus often points to sudden events and accidents, and retrograde motion may correspond to the setback of the potion's digestion process.

Based on this information, Roger subconsciously thought of Dunn Smith. He had a strong premonition that Ins was going to do something in this regard.

In fact, Roger has always had very complicated feelings towards Dunn Smith, the captain of the Nighthawks.

He knew the story of Tingen in the original novel and was well aware of Dunn's importance to Crane.

Dunn's death ultimately forced Klein to hide his identity, leave his hometown, and embark on a path of hunting down Ince Zangwill and becoming stronger.

But no matter what, this will become Klein's lifelong regret.

Roger could have used Dunn as a pawn to help Klein grow and become stronger.

But then I thought, what's the difference between using good people as tools and Ince Zangwill and Adam?
He didn't want to be like Adam, who gradually lost his humanity after gaining divinity and was completely controlled by divinity.

"Metus, what's your suggestion?"

Klein sighed and looked at Roger. Based on his understanding of Dunn Smith, what he said was very likely true.

"It's simple. First, you need to find an opportunity to teach Dunn Smith the 'Acting Method' as soon as possible. Second, try to prevent him from getting involved in the investigation of the evil god's followers."

Roger replied.

"Acting?" Klein frowned.

"Don't pretend. After all, we're all part-time at the Fortune Teller Club. Combined with your 'outstanding performance', it's easy to tell you're just 'acting'."

Roger did not expose Klein's identity as the "Fool".

"...The first point isn't a big problem. But the second point... considering the captain's personality, it might be a bit difficult." Klein said.

"Just do your best."

Roger sighed. It wouldn't matter if the investigation was only for a short period of time, but as time went on, it was not ruled out that Dunn would be "arranged" to see the clear projection of the real creator or even other evil gods.

"By the way, has your 'Fortune Teller' potion been almost digested?" Roger asked again.

"I feel like it's coming soon, but I don't know when I can completely digest it." Klein admitted.

"You must tell Dunn Smith about the 'Acting Method' before you advance to Sequence 8. Because you digest it too quickly, the Evernight Goddess Church will likely use the confidentiality clause of the 'Acting Method' as a condition for advancement materials."

Roger reminded again.

In order to maintain order and rules, the Church of the Evernight Goddess usually requires official Beyonders who have mastered the "Law of Acting" to swear an oath to the holy objects to prevent this crucial knowledge from being leaked.

Although the Goddess of Night is the major shareholder of the Tarot Club and a secret supporter of Klein, considering that Klein is still a Sequence 9 Beyonder and is far from reaching the level of playing cards, it is better not to instigate him to do anything blasphemous.

As a keyboard expert who had been surfing the Internet for many years, Klein immediately understood the meaning of Roger's words.

He nodded:

"Okay, I'll leave the Aurora Society's affairs to you."

After saying this, Klein gulped down the oatmeal Roger had made and stood up.

"Thanks for the treat. I'm leaving now. Melissa has a friend's birthday tomorrow, and I have to go prepare a gift."

Roger waved his hand and said nothing more.

He naturally knew that Klein was talking about Selina Wood, the suicidal girl who used the magic mirror to contact the "true creator", but there was a high probability that there would be no problems this time.

However, just as Klein took two steps toward the door, he suddenly saw a tabby cat emerge from the closed wooden cabinet in the living room. It looked like it had just had a hearty meal and was licking its lips to savor the food.

This is Bandit. He has grown a lot bigger than before. Even his cheeks have become plump. His pair of round eyes are very cute.

Seeing Klein, it stopped and licked its paws, meowing twice at him as if to say good morning.

Faced with this bizarre scene, Klein's mouth twitched violently.

"A drug-addicted captain, a neighbor who's a core member of an evil cult, a cat that can walk through walls... Is there anything normal around me?"

He sighed deeply, feeling that his journey through time travel was very difficult.

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