Chapter 441

On this day, Old Neil did not come to work, and Klein vaguely sensed a hint of unease.

Combining this with Old Neil's previously self-contradictory words, he hurriedly performed a divination!

As expected, Old Neil's condition was currently abnormal.

He informed the Captain, and the group hastily headed to Old Neil's home.

After pushing open the door, they saw the room filled with viscous, blood-colored, hairy liquid...

Old Neil's graying head hung suspended in mid-air, connected to the ceiling by slime, while a pair of eyes had grown on his forehead and cheeks respectively—cold eyes without eyelashes.

He seemed unaware of his own abnormality, smiling brightly.

He explained to the three of them that he was attempting to resurrect his deceased beloved and was on the verge of success!

Deng En used his supernatural ability to make him see that he had already turned into a monster.

Old Neil's face immediately turned to shock and desolation; then, a ingratiating yet timid smile appeared on his face: "I will enter the deep mountains and never appear again; I will not harm anyone! I will only quietly attempt my ritual; please let me leave, I beg you!"

He was merely a Sequence 9; how could he bring the dead back to life!?

Deng En sighed, did not shatter his illusion, but instead used a sealed artifact to immobilize him.

Seeing the dark muzzle of the gun, Old Neil pleaded incessantly.

"Deng En, Luo Yao, Klein, go back, go back! Wait until tomorrow, wait until tomorrow and I will return to normal; I swear, I swear to God! I will not harm anyone, truly!"

"Go back, you go back; tomorrow I will be back to normal, truly, Deng En, I swear I will no longer secretly take your coffee beans; Klein, Luo Yao, I swear I will no longer make you cooperate with me to reimburse inappropriate expenses, truly!"

"Deng En, do you still remember that I once saved you..."

"Luo Yao, do you still remember that I helped you save your family member's life..."

"Klein, do you still remember that I taught you mysticism every day? Do you still remember our discussions on how to reimburse expenses? Do you still remember me making hand-ground coffee for you? Do you still remember when we dealt together with the out-of-control Punishers?"

One plea after another, illusory in nature, fell into the ears of the three...

At this moment, Klein's hands were trembling.

"Bang! Bang!"

However, the next second, a hunter bullet directly pierced through Old Neil's head.

Klein watched helplessly as that familiar face revealed an expression of despair.

Watching that expression gradually fade...

The three lowered their guns at the same time, silently watching all of this...

Their hearts were heavy!

This was their familiar colleague, also a kind old man.

Yet, in the end, it was they who personally ended his life with their own hands!

Deng En stepped forward two paces, his silhouette appearing slightly hunched and desolate; sighing, as if talking to himself, he said: "We are guardians, and also a group of pitiful creatures constantly battling against danger and madness..."

Old Neil was dead!

He was buried!

Everyone in the company came, each one sighing...

Klein was even more deeply moved.

This Old Neil, to him, was truly both teacher and friend; he was his guide!

Several days later, people from the Church arrived in Tingen City to assess Klein regarding his digestion of the potion.

Klein passed smoothly; after swearing before the holy artifact not to stray onto the evil path via the "Acting Method," he obtained the Clown potion and successfully, cautiously advanced to Sequence 8!

His bodily coordination greatly increased, and his speed and strength also saw a substantial improvement.

Furthermore, he could effectively control his facial expressions and body language, thus making his lies easier for others to believe.

There were two newly acquired supernatural abilities: Intuitive Premonition and Paperized Flying Dagger.

Intuitive Premonition refers to being able to rely on intuition to predict the target's next action.

Paperized Flying Dagger refers to thrown paper sheets being able to transform into flying daggers with extremely strong attacking power to strike opponents!

He could completely carry a set of Tarot cards on his person; not only could he use them for divination, but he could also use them as weapons!

Moreover, they were the kind of weapons with formidable power!

Just like this, Klein continued to adapt to the new abilities brought about by the changes from digesting the potion!

It was also on this day that Councilor Maynard died in his home; because he held a high position, his death caused the Conservative Party and the New Party to become completely opposed!

The police station bore immense pressure.

Klein was ordered to investigate and provide assistance.

Scenes from Maynard's life floated before his eyes; Klein saw a lady lying on his bed, her bones seeming to have scattered apart, her skin melting in pale sweat, her glasses filled with tears, her entire body emitting a mournful wail...

Then, Maynard flew into the air, reaching the realm of supreme bliss!

Completely melting within this source of tenderness...

Klein watched, the corners of his mouth twitching wildly.

However, just at this moment...

Maynard's expression of excess suddenly became twisted and ferocious, and he slowly collapsed to the ground!

"Hm? Dying on a woman's belly is actually acceptable?" Klein slightly raised his eyebrows...

He looked around but did not discover any supernatural factors at play.

It appeared to be just an ordinary case of sudden death!

Ultimately, they agreed it was death due to excessive indulgence and closed the case, returning to the company.

Afterwards, he received information regarding Zaratul from Miss Justice...

This information quickly reached the ears of The Fool, as well as The Hanged Man.

They had already crossed swords.

This was Klein's thought.

Then, he committed it to memory.

Immediately after, he asked the Sun about certain matters regarding the deities.

Then, he coaxed out the incantation for the sacrificial ritual, and after the meeting adjourned, he began to attempt it.

As expected, through this incantation, he could separate his soul from his body, transforming into a ghost-like existence capable of passing through doors and walls without being detected by ordinary people.

He could intimidate enemies with invisible roars, or freeze others solid through physical contact!

A few days later, Dast, an informant Klein had coaxed over with smooth talk, arrived to report.

Hu De from the asylum had truly gone mad; prior to this, Lanerus, who had swindled both money and favors, had frequently visited him, and the two seemed to be hatching a major conspiracy involving grain transport!

Klein immediately reported this to the Captain, and together they headed to the asylum!

Under a spirit-communion ritual, Klein entered the Dream Realm, where he saw an inverted giant covered in bloodthorns, leading him to infer that the conspiracy must be related to the "True Creator"!

Just as he intended to investigate further, unexpectedly, that Hu De suddenly transformed into a monster.

With no other choice, he could only kill him!

At this moment, the scene shifted...

Over in Backlund, Zaratul also began to act!

In the end, thanks to Miss Justice's report and Klein informing Mr. Azik, Zaratul's assassination attempt failed!

Furthermore, because of Mr. Azik's intervention, this Zaratul was directly annihilated, and the Sealed Artifact "Creeping Hunger" was taken away!

A few days later, Councilor Maynard's Lady came to the Black Thorn Security Company, commissioning them to investigate Lady Sharon.

Thinking it was an ordinary mission, and given the generous reward, Klein readily accepted.

That night, he directly entered the grounds of Lady Sharon's residence, crossed the garden, climbed up, and stepped onto the second-floor balcony!

Inside her home's safe, Klein discovered a bone statue of the true deity "Primordial Witch"...

He immediately deduced that Lady Sharon was a Sequence 6 Witch of Pleasure!

Without a second word, he immediately returned and reported to the Captain!

Sequence 6 was no joke!

Deng En immediately brought along a Level 3 Sealed Artifact, called for Klein and Cohenly, and headed to Lady Sharon's residence!

The battle was perilous; although Lady Sharon was a Sequence 6 Witch of Pleasure, she ultimately could not withstand the pack of wolves.

With the added advantage of the Sealed Artifact, she had no chance of winning; in the end, she was reduced to a corpse with a shattered skull, but regrettably, Cohenly also fell heroically in the fight!

A Witch possessed bizarre methods!

Assassination and murder were simply impossible to guard against!

Wielding black flames, adept at charm, manipulating frost, using mirrors for enhancement, and employing a wand as a substitute!

This battle allowed countless people to truly witness the combat power of a Witch!