Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 109 Let’s share the happiness, brothers

Leonard had already reached the door of the church.

That place…that place…as long as I can get there.

Leonard suddenly felt something pulling his right hand. He looked down and saw a circle of purple flames.

There is no temperature, but it is surprisingly substantial.

Following his spiritual intuition, he looked back and saw that Klein had put on a pair of exoskeleton gloves at some point, and his right index finger was raised, with the same style of flame burning brightly on the finger.

Do you think you're superior? Run away, I'll make you fly. I'll show you what a nightmare is like. You've never seen a dark hand.

Klein didn't hide anything and expressed his meaning directly: Don't even think about leaving. The purple line is already wrapped around you.

Although Klein is not a Ruler of Rule outside the simulated universe, during the few days he spent in the paradise, he has already comprehended the essence of the Ruler of Rule without any guidance.

A nasty grin.

Leonard tried to question Klein with his eyes: Klein! What are you doing?
Klein's smile was even more provocative: I can't escape, and neither can you!
Leonard's eyes fell on the exoskeleton. "You're hiding the Sealed Artifact, huh? Be careful, or I'll tell the Captain."

Klein flipped his hand, and the exoskeleton disappeared.

Leonard was about to turn around and escape when he found that the restraints on his hands had not disappeared.

He looked at Klein again, and Klein put on the exoskeleton gloves again: "Why are you panicking? I just want to tell you that it can be hidden and you can't find it. I didn't say I would let you go."

Damn you, you inherently evil Moretti brat! I'll personally...

Leonard began to try to forcibly pull the flame away.

I absolutely do not want to stay here! I must not let knowledge pollute my pure brain!
"Old man, help me!" Leonard whispered to Grandpa Patrice in his body for help.

"What's the rush? Old man, I want to listen a little longer." The elderly voice of Patrice, tinged with a smile, echoed in Leonard's mind. "You'll realize how valuable this knowledge is when you reach Sequence Four."

How could Klein let Leonard get his wish? He increased his spiritual power, firmly locking Leonard in place.

The noise made by the two people pulling each other was not actually very loud, but everyone present was an extraordinary person, so they naturally noticed the two people playing tug-of-war.

As it happened, the Low-Sequence Beyonders couldn't understand what was going on anyway, so they simply turned around and watched the two wrestling.

Come on, big brother with green eyes. You must run to the other side of freedom!

Come on, big brother in the top hat, don't let this traitor who escaped go!

In contrast, the High-Sequence Experts listened carefully, paying no attention to the two people behind them.

Leonard's actions seemed to have inspired many people. More and more low-sequence beings slipped away quietly, but Leonard himself was instead bound to where he was.

Until the Sword of the Goddess, Cecima, who was sitting in the front row, looked back helplessly, and her dark green eyes were quietly tinged with a hint of depth.

"Come back and sit down and listen." Cecima's voice rang in the ears of Leonard and Klein at the same time.

This is the [Requiem Master]'s advanced use of the [Nightmare] ability, which allows one to enter a dream in an instant.

Just like that, Leonard, with fire in his eyes, walked back to his original seat and sat down.

Klein's smile widened. "Don't blame me. I'm doing this for your own good."

You hit me and I'll scatter. You hit me and I'll scatter.

In this way, the two of them listened to the entire lecture with their eyes wide open.

"Do you understand?" Klein asked.

"I'll listen to you..."

"Alright, this is all for your own good." Klein patted Leonard's shoulder. "Opportunities like this are rare. Who knows when the next one will come."

After the meeting, Cecima found Klein and Leonard squatting in the corner of the venue, strangling each other.

"What's with that weird posture you two are in? But it doesn't matter, we in the Church of Night don't object to this kind of thing." Looking at the two people in strange postures, Cesima did not stop them.

As he said, the Church of Night is full of homosexuals.

Klein threw Leonard aside. "Sir Cecima, where are we conducting our investigation?"

He couldn't wait to become Sequence Eight.

"Let's go to the headquarters of the Church of Evernight in Tingen City first." Sesima said in a gentle tone.

"Ok."

The three of them got on the carriage and returned to the Blackthorn Security Company.

Leonard did not report Klein's sealed artifact, and Cecima also did not interfere.

As a senior deacon, Cecima has long understood one thing: everyone has their own secrets, and there is no need to dig deep into them unless necessary.

Arriving at the underground alchemy room, Cecima began to investigate Klein.

Although Cecima felt that this was no longer necessary.

If a Beyonder on the Diviner's Path loses control, they will most likely act in a state of delirium. However, judging from Klein's performance today, it was obvious that he easily suppressed the remaining mental energy in the potion.

However, the process still needs to be followed.

After completing a series of procedures, Klein took the "Joker" potion.

He heard the illusory whispers echoing in his ears again.

"Honakis... Fregra..."

But this time, the illusory depression did not have much impact on him.

A choking sob echoed in his mind, dispelling the whispers. Is this... the Mourning Actor potion?
It actually has this function? Assisting with promotion?
Soon, Klein restrained his overflowing spirituality through meditation.

When he opened his eyes again, he became a real clown.

Klein pondered how he should play the clown.

For example, how about going as an ordinary person and spending several months' salary to deliver breakfast to Miss Justice?
Surely this would make him a real clown?
Klein thought so.

Leaving the underground and arriving in the recreation room, Klein saw someone who should have been resting.

Old Neil.

"Old Neil? Why are you here?" Klein walked forward and asked.

Old Neil chuckled twice. "I heard you got promoted, so I thought I'd come and see you."

As he spoke, Old Neil pinched Klein's muscles and said, "Not bad, not bad. You're worthy of my teaching."

"The Joker potion didn't help me grow any muscle at all. I trained all of this myself." Klein smiled and chatted with Old Neil.

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Backlund, "World's End" Tavern.

"Good afternoon, Amon, long time no see." Serris walked into the tavern.

"Hey, what a rare guest. Would you like something to drink? I'll give you an 11% discount." Amon pinched his eyes.

"Are you planning on doing something fun?" Serris approached the counter.

"Oh? Tell me about it." Amon was indeed attracted.

"It's like this..." Serris talked about the simulated universe.

Amon nodded. "It's an interesting little game, but what about time? How do you calculate time? If I'm not mistaken, this should be a test for your little friend named Klein, right? So do I need to sleep at the same time as him?"

"It's true that we need to synchronize tonight," Serris explained, "but after that, we won't need to. Until this story ends, you can enter the simulation at any time."

"So when are the opening hours?" Amon adjusted his monocle.

"The opening hours are from 10pm to 6am every day," said Sirius.

"Is that so...Okay, I think this will be fun." Amon smiled.

"Oh, by the way, there's one more thing." Serris snapped his fingers habitually.

"what?"

"You might run into someone you know in this simulated universe later. Don't let anything slip when you get out."

"An acquaintance? Which acquaintance?"

As the two were talking, a pink figure in a windbreaker rushed in from outside the bar, holding a rag doll in his arms.

Looks like a rag doll, right?
"Good afternoon, Mr. Amon. Today is also a pleasant day." Alicia greeted Amon in slightly awkward Rune language.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Alicia." Amon and Alicia looked at each other.

"Hmm? Is there something on my face?" Alicia took out a small mirror from her pocket and looked at herself. "No, Alicia is still as cute as ever."

As she spoke, Alicia looked at Serris and said, "Is this a new friend? Could you introduce him to me?"

"Of course." Serris offered his hand. "My name is Serris. As you can see, I'm a young man as gorgeous as a blooming flower."

"Wow, your self-introduction is so cute. My name is Alicia. As you can see, I am a beautiful girl like you." Alicia blinked and shook hands with Serris.

Oh my god, this is too good!
Amon glanced at Serris.

It turned out to be the case.

This is really... interesting.

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Evening, at Klein's house.

Klein lay in bed in a daze.

Although the Joker had been promoted to Sequence 8 today, his strength hadn't increased much. After all, his Light Cone already contained the Joker's extraordinary abilities. He should go find Serris to upgrade his equipment later, otherwise this Light Cone wouldn't be able to keep up with him.

That’s right, he is such a scumbag who gets bored easily.

Then, Klein remembered that someone new was coming that evening. He didn't know how they would join or who they would be.

But it's probably not someone I know.

As he thought about it, his thoughts began to wander.

Padu is a Phantom Thief. If she were to become a Beyonder, which path would be more suitable for her?
The thief's path... No need, Padu's stealing skills are enough.

If you're a thief, maybe you need to go through walls frequently?

So Padu should be more suitable for the apprentice path, and can open a door on the wall at any time...

At this moment, the phone vibrated and a message came.

Sow Prince: "Are you ready? You need to fall asleep early today. After that, they will enter the same simulated universe with you."

Klein sent an "OK" emoji to show that he understood.

Putting down his phone, Klein quickly fell asleep using meditation techniques.

(End of this chapter)