Chapter 761: Spiritual Intuition (Last day of double monthly votes)

To the side of the "Knight of Swords" was a boundless lake. Under the moonlight of the night, it shimmered with a quiet crimson, occasionally rippling as the wind blew.

Lu Mian couldn't help but raise his head and look toward the heights, feeling that the night sky with the red moon hanging was much closer to him than usual, and much cleaner. Even the stars obscured by the moonlight could be vaguely seen; they were dense, as if forming a brilliant, huge river.

A cold wind blew. Lu Mian, wearing a thick jacket, withdrew his gaze and said to the "Knight of Swords":

"Aren't you cold?"

Although this season in the South Continent belongs to summer, this place is clearly located in an area with high altitude and relatively thin air. It is currently night, and the temperature should not exceed 15 degrees Celsius.

The "Knight of Swords," who was originally looking at the plateau lake, turned to Lu Mian and said:

"For me, temperature no longer has practical significance, and cold is more suitable for me."

"Is that so? Then weather over 100 degrees Celsius and an environment close to absolute zero can't affect you?" Lu Mian replied in a relaxed state.

"Knight of Swords" was silent for a moment, his eyes gloomy, as if he were trying his best to suppress something.

"What exactly is the matter?" Lu Mian pulled the topic back on track.

"Knight of Swords" did not let those pale-faced men and women with simple clothing leave, and said in a low voice:

"This is the Rakle area of the former Highland Kingdom. I want to ask you to help find someone here."

That Highland Kingdom famous for mummies in the North and South Continents? Lu Mian didn't hide his confusion:

"What is it that you cannot find, but I can find?"

After the last cooperation, he knew that the holder of this minor arcana card, "Knight of Swords," was a Sequence 5 "Wraith" of the "Prisoner" pathway, and this pathway was mainly controlled by the "Rose School." The Temperance Faction that split from the "Rose School" joined the "Fool" Church.

Combining this information, Lu Mian reasonably guessed that "Knight of Swords" was a member of the "Temperance Faction," representing the faction he belonged to in the "Tarot Club" that also served Mr. "Fool."

In addition, Lu Mian had seen a Temperance Faction angel suspected to be Mr. "Fool's" messenger and knew that this organization was not weak, even powerful. And starting from "Wraith," they were good at divination and had very strong spiritual intuition.

Based on these situations, "Knight of Swords" really wanting to find a human would be simpler if he directly requested assistance from the Temperance Faction.

"Is it thinking that my promise would be wasted if not used?

"Or, is he like me, wanting to complete the task as much as possible with his own abilities and the favors he has accumulated to hone himself?

"Well, it's more likely he wants to use my mystical attraction to evil god gift-receivers to find the target..."

While Lu Mian made one guess after another, "Knight of Swords" said in a voice that suppressed emotions and desires:

"Someone's spiritual intuition tells her that you can solve the problem we are currently encountering and provide the most effective help."

After becoming good at divination, did "Wraith" also become a god-stick? Lu Mian complained in his heart but didn't ask anymore:

"What do you need me to do?"

"Knight of Swords" took two steps forward:

"Please allow me to introduce myself.

"My name is Maric, 'Tarot Club' minor arcana card 'Knight of Swords,' and also a member of the 'Fool' Church Temperance Faction.

"You should know the origin of the Temperance Faction, right?"

Lu Mian nodded and pointed at himself:

"Lu Mian Lee."

"Knight of Swords" continued:

"We are looking for an important member of the 'Primitive Moon' faction within the Indulgence Faction."

We... Lu Mian's first reaction was to look around, searching for the possible companions of "Knight of Swords" Maric.

But he found nothing.

As for those pale-faced men and women, he didn't even use "Calamity Eye," just simply observed their weaknesses and confirmed that they were all living corpses.

Lu Mian withdrew his gaze and frowned:

"'Primitive Moon' faction?"

Didn't the "Rose School" only have the split between the Indulgence Faction and the Temperance Faction? Where did the "Primitive Moon" faction pop out from?

Well, judging from the series of events involving "Siso" and the "Dream Festival," perhaps there is also a "Devil Faction" in the "Rose School"...

Did they learn this from the Tamara family? Infinitely divisible...

"Knight of Swords" explained seriously:

"The 'Primitive Moon' faction joined the Indulgence Faction later. They were previously a branch of the 'Life School,' mastering the 'Apothecary,' which is the 'Moon' pathway. Later, guided by the 'Primitive Moon,' they rebelled against the 'Life School' and joined the 'Rose School'."

"Life School"... Lu Mian began to feel a headache.

This matter is getting more and more complicated.

Which secret organization is this again?

As if sensing his thoughts, "Knight of Swords" Maric said concisely:

"The 'Life School' is dominated by the 'Fate' pathway and is now an ally of the 'Tarot Club.'

"Their affairs have nothing to do with this search."

Lu Mian nodded, signaling "Knight of Swords" to continue with the business.

Aurora said that if it's not necessary, don't add entities. Since it's irrelevant, there's no need to understand it, so as not to waste energy.

"Knight of Swords" Maric looked at the clean and boundless lake and said:

"The 'Primitive Moon' faction member we are looking for this time possesses a quite important item, which is our target."

"How are you sure he is, uh, in the Rakle area?" Lu Mian entered the state of discussing business.

"Knight of Swords" was silent for a few seconds and said:

"Two things that happened here and some traces left behind all point to him, but we didn't find him. During this period, another thing happened, proving that he is still here, and even in Rakle City."

"Is he of the 'Apothecary' pathway?" Lu Mian asked deliberately.

"Knight of Swords" nodded slightly:

"Yes."

"Which evil god is the 'Primitive Moon' they believe in?" Lu Mian didn't rush to ask about the things that happened and the traces left behind.

"Knight of Swords'" cold expression became serious:

"It is very likely an avatar of the 'Great Mother,' and sometimes it is also the 'Tree of Desire'."

"'Great Mother'..." Lu Mian's eyelids jumped, "Does the important believer of the 'Primitive Moon' you are looking for have the gift of the 'Primitive Moon,' or rather, the 'Great Mother'?"

"Possibly." "Knight of Swords" was not too sure.

If the believer of the "Great Mother" has received her gift, it means they can sense the child bloodline on me within a certain distance... "Knight of Swords" didn't think of asking me for help before. I just obtained Omebella's bloodline not long ago, and his companion had corresponding spiritual intuition... Is this trying to attract the target through the child bloodline? Lu Mian's judgment on the whole matter became clear instantly.

That person's spiritual intuition is really accurate!

"Knight of Swords'" expression returned to normal:

"That person is named Osseto, a Sequence 4 'Witch King' of the 'Apothecary' pathway, a demigod. Don't worry, we will provide you with protection in secret."

During the conversation, this minor arcana card holder bent down and picked up an oil painting from the ground, depicting a handsome man who looked only in his twenties. His skin was so white that it seemed he hadn't been exposed to sunlight for a long time, his features were deep, and his slightly curly black hair draped over his shoulders.

"This is Osseto's portrait." "Knight of Swords" introduced simply.

"If there is a gift, the target's current appearance and gender must be pending..." Lu Mian pondered, "Tell me about the things that happened in the Rakle area and the effective traces left behind."

"Knight of Swords" took out a stack of papers from under his vest and said while handing them to Lu Mian:

"We first learned from some merchants that Rakle City appeared under a full moon several times, at times when it shouldn't have...

"We found a buried sacrificial site at the edge of Dalsh Lake Darsh, where dozens of humans became nourishment for the earth. Their abdomens were all torn open, and some things seemed to have crawled out, but no relevant traces were found at the scene..."

Hearing this, Lu Mian suddenly recalled several scenes he saw in Lady Pualis's castle.

He asked with a bit of toothache:

"Were those humans male and female?"

"Yes." "Knight of Swords" seemed to know what he wanted to ask and took the initiative to add, "The abdomens of the males were also torn open."

He then pointed to the stack of papers in Lu Mian's hand:

"More detailed situations are in the materials."

Lu Mian said "Hmm" and pondered for a moment:

"I might need my companions to assist me. Can you protect them?"

"No problem, as long as you are not separated by more than five kilometers." "Knight of Swords" gave an affirmative answer.

Lu Mian revealed a smile:

"Then I'll go back to study the materials and make some preparations."

…………

Memorial Hall District, No. 9 Orosay Street, inside Apartment 702.

After listening to "Knight of Swords'" commission, Franca scratched her hair and said in confusion:

"Not to mention the danger level of finding a demigod, I think you should be fine by yourself. In this matter, the help we can provide is very limited. We don't have Omebella's bloodline."

Anthony, who was summoned, thought for a while and said:

"I can help cover up the traces of the investigation, letting the people being questioned forget that they were asked."

Jenna looked at Lu Mian and said:

"I think your real purpose is not to let us provide help."

Hearing this, Franca suddenly realized:

"You want to take this opportunity to hone the team?

"Preparing so early?"

"Not stupid yet." Lu Mian laughed, "The earlier you prepare for this kind of thing, the better. What if you are forced to advance early in the future?"

Franca said thoughtfully:

"Then I'll give Jenna's messenger summoning method to '007.' With those clues about 'Mirror People,' we'll go back to Trier to track them down.

"Also, don't forget the most important team member."

"How could I forget?" Lu Mian laughed.

…………

Ludwig, who was having a midnight snack, saw his godfather walk into the room, sit opposite him, and reveal a smile at him.

He suddenly felt the bread in his hand was no longer fragrant.

PS: Last day of double monthly votes~

(End of chapter)