Chapter 368 "Master of Secret Puppetry" + "Grievous Spirit"

October 9th, Sunday.

"Have you heard? An old man came last night with a hole the size of a bowl on his chest! He's still alive!"

"Really? I heard it was a hole the size of a head...with all the internal organs empty!"

"Hey, stop spreading rumors. I saw it clearly. The old man had actually died a long time ago. He was carried out of the coffin! It's just that his family falsified the time of his death..."

Klein was carrying a fruit basket and couldn't help but feel a little nervous when he heard the nurses in the hospital talking in low voices. He knew that Old Blue had gone to the embassy to cause trouble. He had already said that he had to go to deliver a "surprise" and couldn't leave, so he found the "Temperance Faction" to protect Leonard and the others...

But who could have imagined that the "surprise"... would be so explosive and so extraordinary!

Intis Ambassador Bakerran...died on the spot, and the guards suffered heavy losses...

Old Blue also got a bunch of dirty stuff about the Intis military officer attacking church members, and had it delivered to the "100 Pound Newspaper" overnight...but after reading it, the writers in the newspaper didn't dare to write, so they had to find the newspaper's director, Fors.

Of course, the newspaper owner, Ms. Wall, had already gone home from get off work by then, so the newspaper reporter, who was always fast at running, caught up with the boss to where she lived.

Therefore, Klein and Xio, who lived together, naturally learned about the general development of the situation. They originally planned to go to "visit" in the evening, but soon a letter from Old Blue was delivered by the rabbit messenger. The letter first reported that he was safe, and then informed Fors that he did not need to write any more reports attacking the Intis Embassy, ​​because the other party would pay to settle the matter.

Fors cheered loudly at that moment, and was extremely grateful that he didn't have to write the manuscript overnight!

Klein smiled and shook his head. Fors's writing ability was impeccable, but she was too procrastinating! She would rather use her extraordinary ability of "Master of Magic" than write a novel! The next book is really a long way off...

Dongdong, there was a gentle knock on the ward door. He pushed the door open and saw old Blue lying on the bed. The old man was holding a newspaper in his left hand and a green apple in his right hand, chewing it fiercely. He greeted him while chewing:

"Klein? Are you taking a day off today? Didn't you always take a day off on Mondays?"

Seeing Old Blue's ruddy complexion and his vigorous voice, Klein couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Really, those guys outside are all talking nonsense!

Well... Actually, even if there is a big hole, it won't be a problem for the flesh and blood magic of the "Rose Bishop"! Klein, who has experienced the ability of "Creeping Hunger", is sure of this.

He walked forward and placed the fruit basket on the table beside him, and said with a smile:
"I won't rest today, but I wanted to come visit you first... and report on the actions of last night's 'Murlocain Festival'. Well, it shouldn't delay reporting to the 'Nighthawks'. You seem to be in good condition?"

Old Blue took another bite of the apple and said:

"Yeah, I didn't need to be hospitalized in the first place. I could have just used my extraordinary powers to cure it. Oh, Roy came to me last night and told me that the embassy covered my medical expenses... Hey, then I have to stay in the best ward, see the most expensive doctor, and take imported medicine!

“This is much more comfortable than that little room in the church!
"On the other hand, Roy said that we had reached a consensus with the embassy... Actually, it was a 'deal'. They paid us to help control public opinion...

"So the headlines in today's newspapers are just about Backram being assassinated, and the Aurora Society did it. The embassy tried its best to eliminate the traitor... It can be considered an explanation to Intis... After all, it is too difficult to seek revenge on the Aurora Society."

Klein couldn't help laughing. Old Blue had said that like a child! He even cheated on medical expenses!

Hey, using extraordinary abilities to heal... will damage the lifespan of the body... Old Blue is really working too hard, let the young people do this kind of thing!
He said earnestly, "Mr. Blue, my house is very spacious and has several bedrooms. Please come and live here. I will prepare breakfast and dinner for you every day. There are also many dishes that will suit your taste..."

Old Blue was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said:
"No, no, I'm not so old that I can't walk or eat. I'm quite comfortable alone. If I want to eat something, I can cook it myself or go to a restaurant. It's very convenient. What I said before about wanting to live in the hospital was just an occasional complaint. Don't worry about it.

"By the way, didn't you say you would tell me about yesterday's 'Murlocain Festival' operation? Of course, with you and Sharon taking action, the people sent by the ambassador should not be able to resist, right? It was the 'Faceless Man' of Sequence 6, right?"

Klein paused and sighed in his heart. Old Blue's statement was very popular on Earth. Many elderly people would rather live in a nursing home...

On the one hand, they have enough pension to support such a life;

On the other hand, some elderly people actually want to live with their families, but that kind of life will always involve all kinds of tedious things, which can easily lead to conflicts...

Alas, Old Blue chose a more comfortable and independent approach...

Klein perked up and said:

"It's the Faceless Man, but he's one level higher, also a Sequence 5 Puppet Master. He was the one who interfered with my divination before.

"Fortunately, Ms. Sharon's extraordinary means are also very strong. Combined with Leonard and Peiman's abilities, it was relatively easy to deal with that guy."

"Master of Secret Puppet..."

Old Blue put down the newspaper, sat up, took out a puppet covered with a white handkerchief from his pocket, scratched his head and said:
"That's Intis' style. I also seized a corresponding seal last night. I wanted to make it into promotion material for you... but now it seems unnecessary.

"Yes, you are now capable of obtaining what you need. You are truly a senior Beyonder."

Klein raised the corner of his mouth and said modestly:
"I only got this trophy while completing the quest for the Fishman Festival. It's nothing. You're amazing. You were able to get such a powerful seal in just one trip...

"You should keep this item. After all, the 'Spirit Thread' is too difficult to guard against... With it, you can also see them, and you can be prepared if you encounter related people in the future."

Old Blue nodded in agreement, put away the puppet and said with a smile:
"It is indeed difficult to guard against, but we have been fighting the Intis 'Secret Society' for so long, and we know a lot of intelligence in this regard.

"The 'Spirit Thread' is so powerful, but it is not without weaknesses. First of all, the 'Master of Secrets' is very fragile. Without a stand or armor, a revolver can kill him.

"Secondly, if the opponent is too strong... the control time will be very long. The same Sequence 5 can take more than five minutes to fully control. During this process, any unexpected event may interrupt the control..."

Seeing that Klein was listening seriously, Old Blue suddenly said playfully:
"Regarding this point, when you become a 'Master of Secret Puppetry' in the future, you will need someone to help you control the behavior of your opponent, and this person's behavior must also be sufficiently covert...

"So I suggest you form a fixed team with a 'Wrathful Spirit' in the future! Sharon is a good choice!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)