Chapter 40 Everyone knows how to act

“Ahhh!” Klein felt like he was screaming like crazy inside, but his expression was instantly controlled by the power granted by the clown potion. At the same time, some memory fragments came to his mind… “Carriage, advance payment of 2 soles, hidden sage…”

Phew! Klein instantly understood his situation and quickly said, "Captain, um, Captain Matthew, thank you for letting me rest for a while..."

"Wow! You can even hold your breath like this... You deserve to be my cook!"

Old Blue sighed and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Catherine. The blonde girl said with shining eyes: "Are you Klein? I heard about you from Roshan! Wow, you are quite handsome! Yes, more handsome than Roshan described!"

Thank you for the compliment! But how did Roshan describe me? Klein relaxed. He felt like he was back at the Blackthorn Security Company, back at the reception hall where Roshan had approached him... No! This is the territory of the Mandated Punisher! Klein tensed up again...

Matthew, who was behind the desk, rubbed his temple and said, "Didn't you see him when he came in before? Why are you praising him now?"

"How can that be the same?" Catherine said as a matter of course, "I'm not carrying you on my back or hugging you, why should I look at you so carefully?"

Ah! Klein felt like he was about to lose his temper. Who said that women had a low status in the Storm Lord's side? Why could Catherine confront his captain? Could she speak so casually? Captain Matthew was silent!
"Katherine, please go out first. Well, thank you for helping me with the ironing. Klein, please sit down. You're welcome." Old Blue spoke. If Klein continued to be embarrassed... what if he lost control again...

"It's a small matter. I'll go out first! Captain, remember to approve my leave! I want to go to Disi Bay with Roxanne!" Catherine did not shy away from the fact that there was a night watchman here. She maintained her usual state, opened the door and left.

Klein realized that this lady must have helped clean his windbreaker... Unlike what she showed, she was a very skillful person who could do housework... and she was also Roshan's friend... It seemed that people with the same personality really got along better...

“Thank you again, seniors, for bringing me back. I’m sorry to have caused you so much trouble…” Klein saluted the two Mandated Punishers. He remembered that he had lost control of his emotions, which caused his body to lose control slightly…

Matthew, who was behind the desk, took out a cigarette, sniffed it, and said:

"Klein, I can see that you are a sentimental person. I heard that you have only been a Beyonder for more than a month. It has not been easy. Even for me and Dunn, this kind of incident should be the only one in our lives... There are people who can get the attention and response of the secret existence, but most of the consequences are not so serious... You have done well enough. I think when I was young, I didn't have the courage and determination to shoot, even though it was right. Hmm... Are you interested in developing for the Punisher?"

Klein felt heavy-hearted after hearing this. He would rather not have a body that could be exposed to extraordinary events...

In addition, when executing the out-of-control Old Neil, he relied on the Joker's ability, not his own control...

“Ah?” Klein couldn’t help but be confused after hearing the last sentence. Is there any way to poach people from the Nighthawks?

Old Blue was amused by Matthew and scolded:
"If you can't speak, just speak less!"

After he saw Klein sitting down on the chair in front of the table somewhat awkwardly, he continued, "Klein, I believe you must have heard Dunn say, 'We are guardians, and also a group of poor creatures who are always fighting against danger and madness.' Becoming an Extraordinary Person is bound to be accompanied by loss of control, so this process must be voluntary... and wild Extraordinary Persons, well, meaning Extraordinary Persons who are not in the sight of official organizations, are like bombs that can explode at any time... Even we ourselves cannot guarantee whether they will be completely detonated the next day."

"But," Old Blue's tone changed from low to high, "There is a way to fight against loss of control..."

"Recently I discovered a technique that can reduce the risk of losing control... Well, Klein, you have to remember that the name of the potion is not just a symbol, it is also the key to mastering the potion..."

Klein was a little dazed. He listened blankly to the old man popularizing the "acting method" to him. The only thing missing was the three words "acting method"...

He couldn't help but feel touched. The priestess knew how to act. He knew it from the beginning. It was something he inherited from his ancestors who traveled through time. But he never pointed out that he knew this, and he was also hiding his identity very well...

Klein didn't know what expression to use to respond, even though he was a "clown" who was good at controlling his expression... The priestess actually explained such an important skill to him! You have to know that he is not a fool now, but a stranger who he has just met for a short time!
“Mr. Priestess, you saw me losing control in the carriage... You must be worried that I’ll be dead soon... Sigh, such a respectable person... His son...” Klein sighed inwardly, lamenting the impermanence of life.

"…If you strictly follow these guidelines, the risk of losing control will be greatly reduced, and the power of the potion can be better controlled."

Old Blue stroked his beard, looked at Klein, and also looked at Matthew. Seeing that they were both listening attentively, he continued:
"Klein, everyone has different principles. You must be firm in yourself... By the way, I heard from Matthew that you are a Beyonder of the Fortune Teller Path? The potion formula of this path is rare... But your church should have the following formula..."

I've been promoted to a clown! Or should I use the materials you sacrificed... Klein complained in his heart, does the church have the next formula? Yes, after all, the Antigonus family that mastered the fortune-teller sequence was destroyed by the Church of the Goddess of Night...

Klein replied excitedly:
"Mr. Blue, thank you for your explanation. It has solved a lot of my doubts... Thank you for sharing such practical skills..."

If only it was before I laid the groundwork with Captain Dunn... Then I could say that the source of the impersonation method came from the Mandated Punisher... No, no, that would cause trouble for Mr. Priestess...

Old Blue stood up and said:

"Come on, I'll take you home. Well, I've already telegraphed Dunn, saying that you're not feeling well. He said you can go back and rest, and come back to the company tomorrow."

Huh? Klein didn't expect to hear such words. He wanted to return to the Nighthawks team as soon as possible to help...

As if he had seen through his thoughts, Old Blue put on his felt hat and said:

"The Church of Darkness has a Beyonder who is a 'corpse collector'... You should stop causing trouble and take a good rest. This is what Dunn meant."

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