Chapter 210: Reunion (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"That's true."

Aaron smiled slightly.

He also knew that William Mark had recently begun complaining about his former friends in social settings, resenting them for not offering a helping hand.

His relationship with him had also grown much colder.

But how could he possibly care about that?

To Aaron, William Mark didn't even count as an ordinary friend; this time, he had just helped out while crafting a Magical Item, nothing more.

"Then... let's begin."

Nine o'clock at night.

But he knew that, at this moment, he had not gained the trust of either the Investigation Bureau or the Invisible Cult.

This was undoubtedly a very dangerous situation.

"Then thank you very much."

Nicholas, however, was filled with doubt: "Which one? To directly bestow a Non-human Level Magical Item, that is truly... extravagant!"

Aaron tossed a coin, glanced at the result, and couldn't help but smile: "Is the Investigation Bureau so well-behaved now? Or were they scared stiff by what happened last time?"

"Lord Yasuo, Mr. Rapier?"

"The City Hall data and legal documents are already prepared; how would you like to receive them?" Percy looked toward Liliyat, feeling somewhat dazed.

Liliyat immediately placed a golden balance on the table and hesitated: "Mr. Yasuo... at the end of the last exploration of the mausoleum, that existence used the hand of an Evil Spirit to give me this Non-human Level Magical Item. I have always felt a bit fearful and uneasy..."

'But... I have always been an investigator, and I always will be!'

"Ahem..."

However, at this moment, Aaron simply issued a command, letting these transparent insects fly out the window, split into several groups in mid-air, and dash in different directions.

"Go!"

She finally looked toward Aaron.

Aaron returned to his room and opened 'Roberts' Magical Insect Box'.

At this time, the phantom of 'Rapier' controlled by Aaron spoke: "One of my fake identities hired a housekeeper in this city, and I can let her serve as the manager of the museum. And since I will be leaving soon, I don't care about subsequent investigations."

Liliyat Doren was watering the flower bed when she suddenly saw a line of pitch-black ants on the snow beside it, forming clear writing: "Nine o'clock tonight, gathering begins, pay attention to disguise, the location is..."

Amidst everyone's varying thoughts, Aaron spoke calmly.

'The Investigation Bureau is only bowing its head to the Cult out of fear of that person's might, using me as a bridge for communication...'

"That existence?"

"Thank you for your explanation."

"Mr. Yasuo, what do you think?"

Liliyat looked at Aaron, and after seeing Mr. Yasuo nod, she said frankly: "It's me!"

'Rapier', controlled by the Shadow Ring, nodded and chose a spot in the corner.

He clapped his hands, and dense swarms of insects flew out from all directions, lurking inside buildings, on the streets, in the snow...

Percy felt that others' gazes carried hidden rejection and isolation, as well as a certain sense of superiority, and he couldn't help but feel even more depressed.

Aaron, playing the role of Yasuo, entered first, followed by a black-robed person wearing a mask with pure purple eyes.

"Then... the new members developed by our Invisible Cult in Green Forest City have all arrived."

'Many things need to be arranged; I haven't seen them since the last exploration of the mausoleum... Besides, I will be leaving soon...'

After double-confirming through divination and investigation, he nodded, walked down the stairs, and entered a certain room.

'Cleric' Nicholas was curiously sizing up White Dove and Rapier: 'It seems both of them participated in the ruin exploration and actually managed to survive... Even my teacher's teacher died in the ruins. Did they obtain the protection of the Invisible Cult?'

After all, the other party also had Sotos bloodline, and perhaps the lineage was even purer than hers!

No wonder that mysterious person knew the specific location of the Sothoth Lingmu; it turned out they were from the Invisible Cult!

"After paying a heavy price, we barely managed to survive."

Percy looked at the balance, his eyes becoming deep.

Aaron reached out and touched the 'Truth Balance', and the 'Spirit Identification' ability immediately obtained relevant information: "Its conditions for use are very harsh and require accurate judgment, otherwise it will harm oneself instead... However, the negative effects are quite small; the more you use it, the more you will gain a thirst for knowledge, which requires rich knowledge of Mysterious history to alleviate..."

'Transfer to my name? Wouldn't that expose me directly?'

There was only a round table in the room, on which sat a low-quality candlestick with a candle, which was currently emitting a dim light.

'I...'

If this layer of insects were spread around oneself, it would form a camouflage color, creating an invisibility effect.

Liliyat couldn't help but look to Mr. Yasuo for help.

"Do not worry, this is an item he bestowed upon you, and it is also proof that you are acting on his behalf!"

Insect after insect, the size of ants, flew out, turning into a pitch-black cloud, then, like a chameleon, gradually blended with the surrounding colors until they could no longer be seen clearly.

'Even if I let someone manage it long-term or find a professional manager, there is still a possibility of being caught by clues...'

Percy coughed and spoke slowly: "A mysterious person previously leaked information about the ruins to the Investigation Bureau, and the price was the property rights of Green Forest Avenue No. 1, the Sotos Museum... The Investigation Bureau has already agreed."

In the garden.

"Leave it to me to handle!"

There was no need to explain to the other party; he didn't need that kind of gratitude anyway!

'I should prepare to start a gathering.'

Aaron sat down calmly, scanned the surroundings, and amidst the greetings of 'Cleric' Nicholas and 'Crow' Percy, said indifferently: "Formal Members Rapier, Cleric, White Dove... and, Temporary Member Crow!"

Slum area, on the roof of a public rental house.

Liliyat said with pleasant surprise, "Mr. Rapier... it is truly great that you are alright. Seeing you being chased by an Evil Spirit in the ruins, I, I was very worried about you."

Liliyat said gratefully, and while holding the Truth Balance in disbelief, she had a thousand thoughts in her heart: 'Does that mean I count as a "non-human combat force" too? Even within the Green Banyan Council, I could probably serve as an important member of Parliament, or even run for Speaker, right?'

At three sides of the round table, there sat a Mysterious person wearing a mask.

'This is... the Truth Balance from the files, an item of the Investigation Bureau.'

Liliyat said with pleasant surprise; she was very much in favor of handing the museum over to "Rapier."

Percy gave a bitter smile in his heart, feeling a sense of sadness at being abandoned.

At the same time, Nicholas, who was silently offering a Prayer, also saw a line of text formed by ants on the page...

"No problem, the trial I gave you, consider it completed."

Aaron gave a light smile: "What reward do you want?"

(End of this chapter)