Chapter 235: High-End Gathering (Extra Chapter, Please Vote for Monthly Tickets)

"Sister!"

Jessita was shocked, looking at her sister, whose face wore a "broken" expression; she gazed at Aaron as if looking at a great villain, wanting to scream.

"Rest assured, I understand the rules. Look, the castle hasn't attacked me..."

Aaron put on an innocent look: "Because your sister hasn't suffered the slightest harm... She was just... too happy!"

Jessita was full of disbelief, but seeing that there were indeed no changes in the castle, and no attendants or guards had appeared, she reluctantly accepted this explanation.

"Alright, one last piece of advice for you both: in the world of the Mysterious, always remain humble... Perhaps an inconspicuous little person possesses very strange and terrifying means."

Aaron chuckled as he took out some Pounds, pocketed the items he had purchased, and his back gradually receded into the distance.

"Yes."

"That Mr. Bote, who has a Craftsman supporting him from behind the scenes and is suspected of having wiped out the 'Vulture'?"

At this moment, another Extraordinary wearing a pitch-black mask spoke, their voice hoarse and carrying a sense of vicissitudes, as if they were not young: "As far as I know, they all fell victim to a curse from ancient ruins, but in reality, that curse is a very high-level Ritual named—'Blade'. At the beginning, it was invented by priests who worshipped the 'Mother of Night'. It is not a curse, but a path to heighten inspiration and make contact with the Great Ones..."

A strange feeling welled up in Aaron's heart: 'Interested in ancient knowledge—either 'Tower' or 'Mystery', or perhaps an Extraordinary on a dual-pathway?'

"Heh heh... This time it really is different. You surely wouldn't have guessed that the Investigation Bureau behaved very restrainedly this time, maintaining only a minimum level of surveillance, but unfortunately, they were discovered... Even so, no conflict broke out, even though they suffered a bit of a loss..."

"Of course, if you are willing to lead the way, it is my honor."

"Yes," Aaron answered very honestly.

"Isn't that normal? It would be strange if those Hyenas didn't have friction with the organizations of Secrecy."

Aaron nodded in acknowledgment, sensing the other person's slight shock.

"I like knowledge, and I am very interested in the rituals of some ancient religions. If you have mastered the 'Blade Secret Ritual', you can trade it with me."

Aaron nodded and casually found a chair to sit down.

His gaze swept over the three brand-new Magical Items on the table, and he looked at Aaron with caution: "Gelin... I'm so glad you're alright. Are these new works?"

"What a master of exquisite craftsmanship... Gelin, you arrived in Plymouth recently, right?"

A young Extraordinary with golden hair, azure eyes, and a handsome appearance saw Gantis enter and greeted him with a smile: "Excavated another newcomer?"

"You actually didn't refute the wiping out of the 'Vulture'?"

"Don't say any more!"

This was a form of deterrence!

Of course, in Aaron's view, it was just that the holes in the fishing net had been widened, and some small fry could be released directly.

Gantis smiled: "After I bring you here once, the Gatekeeper won't stop you the second time."

"It is said that recently the Secret Police of the Investigation Bureau have had some friction with the 'Oak Ring' of the Druid sect..."

"I will consider it carefully."

'Finally, someone with discernment has arrived. The greatest effect of the Blade Ritual is not to make people bleed to death, but to raise one's inspiration to an incredible level at the brink of death, seeing images and information that ordinary Extraordinaries cannot perceive, and even making direct contact with Great Existences...'

Gantis picked up a white gauze glove on the table, his expression unreadable.

A true large organization recruiting personnel also has an observation period, and it can even be quite long.

Gantis smiled; this was both a gesture of goodwill and a form of examination.

Inside the hall.

"Mr. Tanisi."

Aaron nodded.

Without a word, Aaron put everything on the table into the 'Carnivore's Pouch' and followed behind Gantis.

At this time, Lili finally managed to stand up, her legs still feeling a bit weak.

After the professor spoke, the remaining Extraordinaries only glanced at Aaron a few times without asking questions; some were instead talking about other matters to themselves.

Aaron nodded inwardly and chuckled: "You are right."

The old man in the pitch-black mask said: "The price will not disappoint you. Hmm, by the way, I am called 'Professor'!"

After all, he hadn't really hidden it, and the matter of Gelin Bote and the 'Vulture' was no secret.

At this moment, there were only seven or eight Extraordinaries in the conference room, chatting as if casually.

"Sister... are you alright? Just now Mr. Bote said you were too happy..."

And the appearance of this type of spatial Magical Item made Gantis become even more cautious.

The two passed through a staircase guarded by attendants, arrived at the second floor of the castle, opened two large doors decorated with complex patterns on the surface, and entered a conference room.

The azure-eyed Extraordinary's expression suddenly became much more serious, as if he knew a lot of intelligence; he stood up, bowed, and said: "I am Lanli Tanisi!"

'However, "Mother of Night", another brand-new existence? Does She also belong to the "Red" pathway?'

"Then, are you interested in some high-level gatherings? Not salon-style ones in the hall, but more secret, more high-end gatherings?"

"I have regular gatherings with some friends in Mr. Halsey's castle, at nine o'clock on Friday night!"

"Good evening, everyone. I am Gelin, Gelin Bote!"

Lili's face turned red again, her ears almost steaming, but the look she cast at Aaron's back was suddenly filled with fear: "This person... this person... is dangerous, especially dangerous! Perhaps he is firm of mind and completely resisted that negative effect, or perhaps he used profound knowledge of Occultism and terrifying strength to seal the negative effect... Regardless of which it is, it shows he is not simple!"

As long as someone was well-informed, they would guess that the destruction of the 'Vulture' had something to do with him.

"So he's that powerful." Jessita was confused and ignorant; seeing Lili turn to leave, she couldn't help but ask curiously: "Sister, what are you going to do?"

Several Extraordinaries who had originally been indifferent suddenly became interested.

Aaron rented a long table as usual, set out a few Magical Items, and began to fish leisurely.

Lili's pace quickened, and her tone seemed to carry a hint of shame and annoyance: "I'm going to change my clothes..."

Aaron began his self-introduction.

Not long after, Gantis, whom he had met last time, arrived.

If any more came bumping into it, they would be the real big fish.

"Being so restrained, are they really those lunatics?"

"I even suspect... the destruction of the Vulture has something to do with him!"

"Oh, Master Gantis."

Aaron, meanwhile, had a somewhat strange expression.

'Fine, this is on me... but it's just as I guessed, the Investigation Bureau doesn't dare to make a move against Aaron Yugesi, not even against his friends... so, Bruce is safe and sound this time...'

He had to act with his true face once before; otherwise, how could he tell the people at the Investigation Bureau the news that he had already arrived in Plymouth?

(End of chapter)