Mystery: The High-Dimensional Overlooker

Chapter 363 Motive

Klein paused and listened thoughtfully to the voice coming from Leonard's office.

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"So, what we can infer now is that the royal family must know something and is investigating something related to the devil?"

Audrey pretended to be questioning, but actually said to Leonard in front of her with certainty. Leonard nodded, confirming her answer:

"It's a no-brainer."

"But even if we knew what horrific plot the demons were planning in Backlund, the people from MI9 wouldn't be completely selfless in sharing it with us. We even have to be wary of the false clues they provide—so, in essence, we still need to rely on our own investigation."

When Audrey heard Leonard's words, she said "Ah" in a daze: "But, the previous Grand Duke of the church..."

"..." Leonard waved his hands, put his red-gloved hands under his chin, and supported his chin with his hands:

"Miss Audrey, let me be frank. You are of noble birth, so I understand that you have a natural affinity for the Duke. After all, you were able to enter the church thanks to the Duke Abraham's introduction."

"but--"

Leonard changed the subject: "He, he and the Church of the Night have no connection with our church."

"He is the Archbishop of the Church of Storms and the Duke of the Loen Empire. How can he have anything to do with us?"

...Because he is the "White Tower" of the "Tarot Club"? We stand on the same front as Mr. "The Fool" who wants to stop George III's plan... However, Mr. Leonard, you are not a member of the Tarot Society. I can't tell you this reason...

Audrey thought weakly in her heart, nodded, and listened carefully to Leonard's next words:

"Furthermore, even if His Excellency the Duke is willing to cooperate with us and cooperate with us sincerely, what about his people? Oh, why should they give up their achievements to the church?"

Leonard scoffed. "We're lucky they didn't leave us with any more trouble. The most they've given us are some tiny clues. I'd rather rely on Moriarty than on them."

Audrey's ears twitched when she heard the surname "Moriarty", but she still restrained her desire to speak and listened to the captain continue to analyze the current situation of cooperation with the royal family.

Leonard made the final decision:

"Plus, it's not just us who are keeping an eye on these demons, it's very possible that there are...forget it, the fewer people who know about this matter, the better. You'd better not know about it."

Listening to Leonard's restrained tone, Audrey felt familiar for a moment - Audrey thought about it and thought of the culprit mentioned by a certain Mr. Fool.

She was a little surprised: Mr. Leonard also knew...that one? Hmm, do I need to tell Mr. Fool this news?

After thinking for a while, Audrey gave up on this plan and planned to tell Mr. World first - after all, Mr. World and Captain Leonard seemed to be good friends and might know some inside information.

Audrey seriously suspected that the person behind the scenes that Leonard mentioned was the same person as the guy who must not be named that Mr. Fool mentioned.

After seeing Leonard finish speaking, Audrey spoke first after a brief silence and asked Leonard:

"So, Captain, what should we do now, what should we investigate? - Also, just call me Audrey."

"Okay, Audrey, don't use honorifics to me. Although we have different positions, we are essentially fighting partners." Leonard shrugged his shoulders and leaned casually on the wooden chair:

"First, we need to figure out what it is that we need to investigate."

"The urgent task now is this serial murder case, which is a case related to the 'devil'. But, does this case really only involve demons?"

Leonard knocked on the table: "You know, I saw very clearly from behind that the demon had no extraordinary characteristics left on him, which means that he was probably a guy who had received the 'gift' from the evil god. .”

He paused for a moment, a hint of apology between his brows: "Do you know what a gift is?"

"I know." Audrey nodded subconsciously. Mr. Fool said this. But soon, she reacted and looked at Leonard who said "Sure enough" on his face:

"Captain, are you testing me?"

"No, I just need to confirm one thing." Leonard sighed: "Everyone has his own opportunities. As long as you still believe in the goddess, I don't care where you got this knowledge. But , I need to warn you, not all opportunities are worth believing in."

Didn’t he only find out that the old man was a “parasite” after he became powerful?

Leonard thought this way and heard some vague spitting sounds in his ears. A smile appeared on his face, and then he became serious:

"Do you know how many people have been given an 'opportunity' and think they are the darling of the gods?"

Audrey was stunned.

Leonard revealed a look of nostalgia. "I know of no fewer than ten pretentious individuals who appeared in various extraordinary events, believing they had opportunities, but who were actually merely being watched and tempted by the evil gods. Even in my first team, there were three lucky individuals who 'had opportunities'..."

"Then what happened to them?" Audrey asked nervously after listening to Leonard's words. Seeing the nervous expressions of his team members, Leonard laughed:

"They are all doing well now."

"One of them is really favored by the goddess, and now has a very high status in the church; and the other partner who was watched by the evil god left the Nighthawks team because of this, but is still serving as the bishop in the goddess's monastery. .”

Leonard's expression became gentler: "It's a good ending..."

"I hope the goddess can always watch them." Audrey drew a "Crimson Moon" on her chest and praised the goddess devoutly. But after a moment, she frowned:

"What about the last one?"

Leonard smiled and pointed at himself.

Seeing Audrey's helpless expression, he opened his mouth and smiled at the young team member in front of him and said:

"That's why I tell you, 'Everyone has their own opportunities, as long as you still believe in the Goddess.' You see, as long as you maintain your faith, even if you have some secrets and know some powerful unofficial Beyonders, you will still be fine."

I have a Sequence One angel in my body. The Goddess probably already knows about the old man's existence. Even so, She did not punish me... Praise the Goddess.

Leonard thought leisurely: "Even if these powerful extraordinary people ask you to do something, as long as it does not harm the church or ordinary people, the goddess will probably not punish you."

What if the person I have a close connection with is a god... Audrey's mind suddenly flashed with this thought, but after a moment, she smiled and said to Leonard politely:

"I understand, Captain Leonard."

"Okay, let's continue talking." Leonard nodded and considered his words: "Originally, I thought this was a murder carried out by the devil to complete his ritual; but after discovering that they were gifted After the Giver, I think this possibility is gone.”

Klein and I have popularized it before, because extraordinary people who become gifted do not need to "act", but their character will inevitably gradually get closer to the god who gives them power.

Audrey thought for a moment and reasoned:

"In this case, we need to change our thinking:"

"It is absolutely impossible for so many extraordinary people gifted by evil gods to appear in Backlund by chance. However, according to common sense we know, most evil gods cannot interfere in this world. So, is there such a kind of phenomenon? possible."

"Are these serial murders actually a large-scale ritual to provoke the advent of an evil god?"

There is indeed such a possibility, just like what the Mother Tree of Desire did in the archipelago before... Hiss, the one who wants to come this time is still the Mother Tree of Desire, right? I remember that the devil is also one of his paths. Leonard thought for a while, took out the paper and pen from beside his desk, and wrote down this possibility in front of him.

He watched Audrey speak out multiple conjectures in succession, and while nodding, he recorded these conjectures one by one. After the recording was completed, he frowned and looked at the paper in front of him, and said to Audrey:

"Well - it's getting late today, do you need to go back early?"

Audrey was silent for a moment and shook her head:

"No, I won't be going home for a while. I'll be staying at the monastery for the time being."

Leonard subconsciously frowned, feeling something was amiss. However, his mind was focused on the various clues he had regarding the "serial murder case," and he didn't notice the complex expression in Audrey's voice.

He said: "In this case, you will stay here for the time being. There is still room for the Nighthawks, so you can go to the church warehouse to get a set of clothes - forget it, I will get it, Old Neil should be asleep by now Oh, you don’t know where those clothes are."

He stood up, walked around Audrey on one side, and walked toward the door. But when he was halfway there, he tilted his head slightly, as if he was remembering something.

His footsteps paused: "By the way, Miss Audrey, there is one more thing."

Leonard smiled and said sincerely to Audrey:

"Remember to thank Earl Hall for me—he is a caring and true gentleman. I had hoped to thank him in person for his outstanding contributions to the church, but I have been busy recently and cannot go in person."

Audrey's expression suddenly became strange.

Leonard continued: "Perhaps you don't understand that although part of the reason why he donated the monastery to the church was because he wanted to obtain a bishop's position for you, his funding did allow many children to be in the church. Learn and grow.”

"Rather, most nobles are like this."

Audrey was silent for a moment and said to Leonard:

"I will."

"However, I have to stay in the church during this period, digesting the potion of the Rose Bishop. It may take some time before I can convey your gratitude to you."

"No problem, I understand it very well." Leonard said as he opened the door: "The digestion of potions is indeed very important - ouch!"

Leonard bumped into the person in front of the door and took a few steps back. He looked in a daze at Klein, who was dressed as Gehrman Sparrow in front of him, and blurted out:

"Why are you eavesdropping at the door?"

Klein's expression suddenly became solemn - if the eavesdropping was discovered, then his ruthless career as Mr. World would be over.

No eavesdropping, I just happened to be here.

Klein turned to Leonard and asked, "Didn't you pass the messenger to me and ask me to come here?"

When Leonard heard this, he suddenly realized that he had sent a letter to Klein using a messenger when he saw Audrey coming here alone. However, the irritation in the middle was too great, and Leonard For a moment, I forgot what I was thinking about before.

Whether it was the battle scene of "Bloody Mary" that was completely different from her imagination, or the excitement of "Duke Abraham", they seemed to far exceed the scene of Audrey leaving alone at that time.

Leonard realized that this seemed to be a problem with his work process, but he still said stubbornly:

"Then you're a bit late..."

Looking at the captain who had changed so much, Audrey couldn't help but smile. At the same time, Audrey became more interested in Mr. World's true identity - the usually dignified captain was in front of him. Like a child or teenager, this is obviously a scene where he has found psychological support.

Who is Mr. World? Couldn't he be one of the three Nighthawks of the Church of the Night that Leonard just mentioned, who have their own opportunities?

Well, if Mr. "World" is really the one who has been favored by the goddess, then I don't have to worry about whether Mr. "Fool" has any conflicts with the goddess. This is obviously a choice they made because they have the same interests and the same ideals.

After all, it seems that it has never happened before that two gods share the same favored one.

Audrey was thinking silently in her heart while listening to the conversation between the two, but after Leonard said a few words to Klein, she saw Mr. World walking towards her with frowning eyebrows.

"Miss Audrey." He said:

"Although it may not be appropriate for me as an outsider to say this, I hope you will not leave your loved ones recently."

……

"Speaking of which, old man, why did you specifically ask me to tell Audrey this?" Leonard asked Pales with some confusion:

"Old man?"

Leonard scratched his head when he got no response.

Get some sleep today and strive for two updates tomorrow.

Chapter 364 Concept