Chapter 4083

"Do the local high-level vampires directly consume human blood in the Charming Ladies Club?"

Xia De asked suspiciously. This was a very serious situation, but Mr. Bernhardt immediately shook his head:

"No, no, things are not that serious yet. It's just that there are some in the club that are relatively..."

A look of indescribable expression appeared on the middle-aged vampire's face:

"Relatively stimulating projects. These projects will make people bleed; you should be able to imagine, whips, torture instruments, and the like. And that blood will eventually be collected. It's crazy, right? Although most modern high-level vampires have already broken the habit of consuming human blood, just like those vampires we met in Moon Bay, there are still some people who cannot suppress their desires.

They don't have the guts to directly consume human blood, but it is still very simple to get some blood that humans voluntarily shed."

He sighed and didn't say anything more, while Xia De asked:

"So the owner behind that club is a local high-level vampire?"

"No, those of the same race are also just one of the participants, and cannot be counted as the owner behind the scenes. Those of the same race related to that club have all disappeared; some are truly missing, and some are hiding. They want to avoid the enemies who kidnap vampires in the local area, and also avoid us coming from Willendale.

Actually, I will also participate in the masquerade ball on Friday. I want to try to find the local members of the same race related to the club and get some information."

Mr. Finch's guess was correct; Mr. Bernhardt really had important information here.

"However, we haven't heard during our investigation that the club is related to a Tanner or leather items."

Mr. Bernhardt said, taking out the invitation he had obtained. The invitation Xia De obtained from the home of the deceased opera troupe's "Number Three Lady" clearly stated that a craftsman named "Tanner" would attend tonight's event tomorrow night, but Mr. Bernhardt's hand held one that said there would be an event named "Blood Feast" tonight.

This, of course, had nothing to do with Xia De's "old friend". "Blood Feast" refers to adding aphrodisiacs to wine and dripping blood into it. Mr. Bernhardt also judged from this that local members of the same race related to the club might appear.

"The situation of this club is really complicated."

Xia De sighed and then asked:

"Speaking of which, did you discover any strange missing person cases or death cases related to this club when you were investigating?"

He thought of the "Withered Demon" matter the doctor mentioned again, but Mr. Bernhardt shook his head:

"We haven't discovered that. But it's also possible that we just haven't investigated it. Currently, our work focus is still on the sewers of the outer city. Most of the club matters were actually information sent back to Willendale before the previous investigation team went missing."

"In other words, that information might be a trap?"

"Yes, a trap of the 【Blood Spirit School】. However, since you said that the Weepers won't appear again in the short term, I think we shouldn't have to fight with the ring sorcerers again tomorrow night."

Mr. Bernhardt was quite optimistic, but this kind of thinking was not wrong.

"It looks like tomorrow night will be very lively."

Xia De nodded:

"Then see you tomorrow night. I hope we can both have a harvest."

"Will the Doppelgangers appear tomorrow night?"

Mr. Bernhardt asked Xia De again, but this time Xia De could not be sure either. Although the Doppelgangers gave him the information, they themselves would certainly also take action. Even if Xia De took away the invitation in the suitcase containing the leather items, the Doppelgangers would probably find other ways to know and sneak into tomorrow night's masquerade ball.

So in Xia De's view, the Doppelgangers would likely still appear, but even if the other party really appeared, Xia De would not expose them this time. On the point of dealing with the 【Leather Item Hall】, the two sides were still in a cooperative relationship for the time being.

Xia De did not stay too long at Mr. Bernhardt's place. When he returned home, it was 6:30 that evening. At this time, the house was already full of the smell of dinner. When Xia De held Little Mia, who came to welcome him, and went to the second floor, he really saw Galina, Lixia, and Luweiya.

Lixia smiled and said to Xia De:

"When I was at Yodel Palace this afternoon, Galina told me that you might be kept by the witch of Arcadia City tonight, but I guessed you would definitely come back."

"Vigo did keep me, but I refused."

Xia De handed his coat to Tifa, and Galina also stood up from the sofa:

"I knew Vigo would definitely do this, so Lixia, this bet doesn't count as me losing."

She walked to Xia De's side and kissed his cheek:

"You refused Vigo's temptation, that's very good. Since you came back tonight, I'll give you some rewards tonight."

"I don't know who is rewarding whom."

Lixia said from the side, and Luweiya laughed:

"Let's talk about these things later. Let's eat first. Everyone has worked hard for a day, and it's time to have a good rest."

Although no accidents happened in Arcadia City today, Xia De gained quite a lot of new news. At dinner, he informed the girls in the house of the news he had investigated. Galina was more concerned that Xia De would not come home until very late with Vigo tomorrow night, while Lixia was worried about Angelina; after all, the little princess was very afraid of leather items. Luweiya, however, thought that tomorrow night's masquerade ball was a good opportunity.

"Since the mask the mermaid gave you can ensure that no one recognizes you, you can act more aggressively. Now that the goals of all parties are gradually emerging, while Hermons cannot return to the material world for the time being, you must end the 【Leather Item Hall】 matter as soon as possible.

Doppelgangers, 'Mermaid', vampires, the witch's mother, many forces may appear tomorrow night. Since you said the Church has already investigated that opera troupe, maybe the Church will also send people there.

My view is, if you can really find the 'Tanner', don't waste time, go directly to visit the 【Leather Item Hall】 and solve all problems at once."

Luweiya sat opposite Xia De, while Lixia was on Xia De's left hand side. The princess was very elegant when eating:

"I actually have a question: after finding the Tanner, how to find the 【Leather Item Hall】 through the Tanner? The other party couldn't easily tell Xia De the address, right?"

"I will solve this matter. Although the mermaid cannot actively approach the Hall or even the Tanner, if I bring the Tanner in front of it, it can take action to search for the location of the 【Leather Item Hall】 itself from the other party."

Xia De said, and Galina asked:

"You still want to go see it? But isn't Vigo still unable to open the blessing for you now?"

Xia De shook his head:

"Not everything can go exactly as one wishes. If I have to wait for Vigo, I'm afraid Hermons will have already returned."

Galina knew that what Xia De said made sense, so she just whispered a complaint:

"Vigo is really useless."

Luweiya frowned, but not because of Galina's words:

"Xia De, now besides the treatment plan that the mermaid might provide, there are no other means to treat Vigo Astley, right?"

"I got inspiration from Hermons. If I can find the source of the fire I forged in the Fifth Era, and imitate Hermons's method to put the source of the fire directly into Vigo's body, it is highly likely that she can recover a lot.

This method does not affect the problem itself, but only provides external vital energy to continuously let her recover."

Luweiya frowned and thought again, while Lixia asked:

"Xia De, so you plan to go find the Hall and enter it as soon as you find the Tanner tomorrow night?"

"Still have to see the situation at that time."

So Lixia looked at Galina, and Galina nodded:

"Tomorrow is Friday. Everyone should have nothing to do on Friday night. I will let the witches who have time gather at Vigo's place. Although not everyone will follow Xia De to the 【Leather Item Hall】, our appearance can also reduce some of Xia De's pressure. After all, Vigo is only at the eleventh level, and most of the time she cannot exert the power of the eleventh level."

Luweiya said almost immediately:

"This is a good idea, I'll go too."

Seeing Xia De look at her, Luweiya explained:

"Taking advantage of this opportunity, I will also go to touch the ancient god statue under the Blue Ink Library, and then meet Vigo Astley. Additionally, before setting off, I plan to go to the Tower of Myriad Phenomena at the peak of the snowy mountain to take away the 【Pedestal of Fate】. At that time, I will try to perform a divination on Vigo's mother and sister together with Bella."

Lixia blinked:

"Since you are all going, then Dorothy will go too. If we need to enter the Hall, we will use up the last extra time between the Days of the Red Butterfly. Tomorrow is Friday. Even if we use up the time at night, there should still be some time on Saturday night for us to date Xia De, cough, I mean attend class."

Xia De then reminded:

"Tomorrow night's matter shouldn't be that tricky. This time we are not facing a powerful enemy, just a series of puzzles."

Luweiya smiled:

"We certainly understand, but Galina is right. Everyone is very free on Friday night, and it's good to go out of town for a walk."

She even suggested:

"I will invite Iluna to go together. But there is no need to call Emilia and Ali. You can call Danister. Taking advantage of this opportunity, let Vigo meet her too."

Galina showed a smile:

"This is very good, and let Vigo see what kind of lady is qualified to hold Xia De's hand."

Lixia and Luweiya both laughed, and Winnie and Tifa in the kitchen also laughed.

"Alright then, Galina, you go to the Council to notify them. If others have time, gather in Arcadia City tomorrow. I will go find Danister in a while.

If we really decide to break into the 【Leather Item Hall】 tomorrow, everyone can take action tomorrow night; if we don't go to the Hall tomorrow, tell everyone that it is possible to stay at Vigo's place. After all, if we don't go on Friday, we will likely go on Saturday."