Chapter 15 : Just Klein’s affinity with demonesses

3rd point of view :

Klein facepalmed and remembered a thing that was said at the Tarot Club.

He immediately took the newspaper and saw the announcement telling names of angel and inviting them to come to his address.

Scared, he thought about moving out.

Then, Klein saw that Xin Jian came home and was sleeping on her bed so he just left a note to say that he was going out. He still had things to buy.

(In fact Xin Jian was just playing cards above the gray fog.)

He spent a pound to buy a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, wigs, and a variety of mustaches that could be torn off and stuck on with adhesives. They were disguises he would need later.

Before dinner, he made a trip to East Borough, the most crowded area and the most unsafe part of the city. He rented a one-bedroom house at the rent of four soli, three pence a week. He paid two weeks rent and a deposit, coming up to a total of 17 solis.

Only then did Klein complete all his early preparations.

For the next two days, he experimented with using his spirituality to perform rituals and create charms. He was waiting for the effects of his tiny advertisements to bear fruit.

On Thursday morning, Klein finally heard the doorbell ring.

He walked to the door, and without looking through the peephole, the image of the visitors outside appeared in his mind.

Klein turned the handle, opened the door, and greeted his visitors with a smile before the bell could ring again.

« Good morning, Madam, Sir. What a wonderful day it is, at least up to this point for I have already seen the sun for five minutes. »

Having heard the doorbell, Xin Jian peeked out from her bedroom's door.

« Yes, it's always shy and doesn't come out from behind the fog and the dark clouds. » The old lady nodded in agreement.

By her side, the lad asked :

« Are you Detective Sherlock Moriarty ? »

Seeing the guests, Xin Jian's expression turned strange.

« Yes, and what may I help you with ? I'm sorry, please come in. Let's sit down and talk. » Klein turned his body to the side, making way for his guests as he pointed to the guest area.

Xin Jian stealthily closed her door and shook her head.

"Unfortunately, that's nothing interesting. Just Klein searching for cats…"

Outside her room, she heard the old lady's answer with a rather sharp voice.

« No, there's no need. I don't want to waste any time. My poor Brody is still waiting for me to save it ! »

Soon after Klein left, she felt someone waiting in front of the door.

The doorbell rang again.

Xin Jian sighed, stood up and tried to test the clown's premonition ability holding the handle and saw Ian.

She smiled awkwardly and backed away.

"Alright, let's pretend I didn't see anything… I'll wait for Klein."

She heard the doorbell ring again a second, then a third time, and finally got annoyed and opened the door.

« What do you want~? »

She hid her irritated mood with a smile.

Ian asked :

« Are you detective Sherlock Moriarty ? »

Xin Jian retorted :

« I didn't know that the name Sherlock seemed feminine, but you're right, we must be open-minded. »

Ian seemed confused.

« Then does detective Sherlock Moriarty live here ? »

Xin Jian nodded.

« Yes~. He will come back soon, do you want to wait inside ? »

Ian accepted.

A few seconds later, Klein was back and she left Ian to him.

She laid back down on her bed and looked at the ceiling, her mind blank.

"I can finally laze around now…" She thought.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Xin Jian's point of view :

Since my mind was blank, time passed by much faster than it usually did. Soon enough, I ate dinner then Klein "stealthily" left at night while thinking that I didn't notice him…

Klein, are you having an affair ?

However, the doorbell ringing once again in the middle of the night made me seriously be suspicious of him.

I used my clown's premonition ability with the gray fog.

And it was indeed a woman…

However, Klein, you really have bad taste, why would you have an affair with her ?

She's really too beautiful, it's obviously a demoness. For sure, this person was a guy before…

Well, maybe her beauty is only one million times inferior to Amanises…

I opened the door.

« Hello Mis-… »

Before I could be extremely rude and call a beautiful lady "Mister", she took an extremely graceful position and (flirted) said :

« Hello, can I entrust you with something…? »

She blinked cutely.

I stopped thinking, shocked, and closed the door to her face.

Sorry, Ma'am, you're not my type.

The powerful demoness was speechless but decided to come back later. (She's obviously very powerful for me to dare to compare her to the mighty, beautiful and graceful Amanises.)

But, seriously, how can she seem cuter than me just by blinking ?! It should be a sin !

(Author : Priorities…)

The next morning, the doorbell rang again.

Sorry, wasn't Sherlock Moriarty's business supposed to be plain ? And with almost zero clients ? I think I'm in the wrong house…

Klein went to the door. It was the demoness I saw yesterday.

« Hello, are you detective Sherlock Moriarty ? » She said in a seductive tone.

I went out of my bedroom and saw her get very close to Klien while stealthily looking at me defiantly.

Ho~, did she think that I closed the door to her face yesterday because I didn't want her to see Klein and seduce him~ ?

That's the contrary, even if he's using his clown abilities, this situation is really interesting.

You can see right away that he has realized that the person flirting with him is a demoness~. God, he's so awkward ! Why don't I have a camera ?

Klein sent me a look to ask for help but I mercilessly ignored it and watched the show.

He cleared his throat.

« Ahem. Ma'am, could I know why you were looking for me ? »

Her graceful fingers were put on her lips in an elegant manner.

« Oh, sorry. I didn't introduce myself. Don't call me Madam, my name is Panatiya. Of course, I came here for an entrustment. My best friend disappeared, could you help me find her ? »

She pleaded to Klein with her eyes for him to accept the commission.

Klein was poor so he was tempted. He asked how much money she would pay and emphasized the word money so that she wouldn't get ideas.

Demoness Panatiya was stunned.

In the end, Panatiya offered 20 pounds and they went out without me.

Meanwhile, my mind was wandering in a weird direction.

Okay, if Panatiya is really a high sequence demoness, then she should have a goal. After all, it should mean that she comes from the demoness sect.

Is it related to the "friend" that she wants to find ? No, I don't know why but she looks like type to have more hidden intentions…

Instead of looking at her actions, I think of the consequences of her actions…

First, she came yesterday night, when almost nobody was awake and could see her entering.

Second, she still came back the next morning and all along she seemed to be looking for Klein. Then, she got close to Klein in front of me and tried to make me jealous.

If I really got jealous maybe I would be mad at Klein and wouldn't follow them while they search for her friend, or on the contrary, I would stick to them to prevent Panatiya from doing anything to Klein.

If she just wanted to find someone she could've just described them and leave so this part is suspicious too.

The action of searching for her friend also forces him to leave the house. However, she went with him instead of leaving and waiting for him to go out.

This can mean two things.

One, she wants me and Klein to be separated.

Or two, she wants to lead Klein or both of us into a trap (while we follow her).

In short, if the hypothesis of Panatiya being a high sequence demoness is true, Klein may be in danger right now.

(Author : The name, Xin Jian, the name !)

Her face also seemed familiar…

However, I wonder why would a demoness come to Klein ? That's strange…

(Author : I wonder why… *looks at the newspaper*)

I really feel like I'm missing something…

Gasp !

I ran to the door where they left earlier, ready to go after them.

I know !

Panatiya must have wanted to kidnap Klein because he is too handsome !

I asked Arrodes the location of the two and ran after them.

When I arrived, I saw them trying to kill each other.

(Mr. Fool, who felt that something would go wrong when Xin Jian arrived, called someone for help.)

Stunned, I stood there and recalled something.

Ah~. No wonder the name Panatiya seemed familiar too, it is the real one !

Despair Nightingale, Lady Despair, Sequence 4, we're screwed…

« So, huh, Mr. Fool…When are you taking back the Sea God's scepter ? Because it'd be useful now… » I muttered and took a step back.

Above the gray fog, Mr. Fool agreed that it would be useful to have it earlier to be able to influence the real world.

Then, I felt one of the powers in my body react.

I looked around and saw the culprit.

« Huuuhh… »

There are more and more surprises today.

I didn't expect a divine descent at all.

The goddess of sleepy flowers asked me :

« Why did you follow them ? »

I gave Her an innocent look.

« I thought that she was a high sequence demoness since she was only a million times less beautiful than you and wanted to save Klein. Of course, you're still the prettiest. »

Of course, I didn't mention the part about Klein being kidnapped…

Amanises' voice softened.

« Oh, you're so cute~. »

After that, while the two still didn't notice our presence, Panatiya was erased by a secret and Klein froze, watching his opponent disappear.

By the time he looked around, the one responsible for doing this was already gone.

Nooo ! Amanises ! I wanted to hug you, you left too fast !

Klein saw me.

« What are you doing here ?

I ignored him and returned another question.

« So, why did she target you in the end ? »

Klein, who already thought that I was an angel and also the one who made Panatiya disappear since I was the only one here, answered awkwardly :

« I didn't have the time to interrogate her. »

So you don't know.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Above the gray fog :

I put down my glass.

« Since I already nicknamed some people at the Tarot Club, I think I should find nicknames for everyone. After all, everyone should be treated equally. »

I nodded to myself.

Mr. Fool looked at me blankly.

« Fine. What are the nicknames ? »

I thought for a bit then pointed to the empty seats one by one.

« There are Little Sun, Marylin, Leonardo, Mr. Azik… »

Mr. Fool cut me off.

« Huh ? Why is Mr. Azik the only one that you call respectfully ? »

I looked at him as if it was obvious.

« Obviously, this is ✨favoritism✨. »

I had a proud expression on my face.

Mr. Fool deadpanned.

At the same time, I heard his thoughts.

"Weren't you talking about equality ?"

So what ? I just said that they should be treated equally, not that I would do so.

I went down the gray fog.

That day, I had decided to test the limits of the gods' kindness.

To do that, I'll just got to the more short tempered orthodox god and ask rude things. (Which basically means that I'll go to Leodoro's church to get thundered~.)

(Mr. Fool : This is getting dangerous…)

I happily walked to my future death… I mean, I peacefully walked to the Lord of Storms's church and entered.

Seeing that no thunder came my way, I looked around and opened my mouth.

« Hey Leodoro, don't you want to join the Tarot Club ? »

(Author : Xin Jian, I know you didn't do that on purpose but the right name is Leodero…)

I was ignored and didn't receive any answer.

Hmm… Since I wasn't pulverized I guess that Leodoro is also kind toward me.

In that case, let's go to the next step !

I will prove that I am the one who deserves the title of blasphemer !

After that, I began provoking Leodoro and Mr. Fool pulled my physical body above the gray fog when the later's patience finally snapped and I was nearly pulverized.

When our gazes crossed, Mr. Fool shook his head and sighed.

I waved my hand awkwardly.

« Huh… Hello again ? »

The next day :

I heard the doorbell ring while Klein was preparing breakfast.

I sighed and stood at the entrance. I used a bit of power from the gray fog to use the clown's abilities and looked through the door.

There, there was a beautiful woman with a saintly appearance and a very charming smile, etc…

Sorry Ma'am, you're still not my type !

I turned back and seriously considered whether to ignore her or not.

Then, I found her appearance familiar and looked at the woman once again.

Wait, isn't this Katarina ?! The demoness sect has something against us, I tell you !

I should let Klein handle it and stall for time.

The doorbell was rung again but I just hurried even more to the kitchen where Klein was.

After that, I went above the gray fog to send an oracle to Azik through his crimson star saying : « A clue to your past is here. »

Well, If I'm lucky, maybe they'll just go find out about his past together like the last times and nobody will be harmed…

Not knowing that I was awake, Klein finally went to open the door and nearly closed it when he saw the beautiful woman.

"Do I have an affinity with demonesses or something ?!" Klein thought.

(Author : Well, yes ?)

He controlled his expression with the clown's abilities and put on a polite smile.

« Hello, what can I do for you ? »

While waiting for Azik in my room, I was listening.

I heard Katarina's charming voice say (Wait ! No ! Amanises' voice is more charming !) :

« You see, I am searching for a friend. »

Klein's lips twitched.

If you want an excuse to kill someone, can you at least change it ?

I facepalmed.

Ouch. It hurts ! I shouldn't have done that !

Klein took a step back.

« Oh, can I know who you are searching for ? »

Katarina smiled sweetly.

(Meanwhile, Klein also sensed wrong in the air. He had difficulty breathing.

Xin Jian, not affected : There was a period of silence, did you have an affair with her too ?)

« Here is her photo. Her name is Panatiya. I though that you could know something about it ? »

At least you're really searching for someone.

She approached Klein and he started to cough.

Huh ? Ah, that's right~. Spreading diseases is one of the demoness' abilities.

What's more, Katarina should be sequence 3…

While Klein was coughing his lungs out, he couldn't manipulate her spiritual lines and would soon die at this rate.

That's when Mr. Azik arrived !

Ah, Mr. Azik. You're a lifesaver. (In the literal sense…)

*surrounding colors changing*

And the red became redder, the yellow became yellower, etc…

(Author : How can you know ? The door of your room was closed !

Xin Jian : Shut up.)

Katarina saw Azik appear.

« Azik Eggers ? »

Azik stared deeply at Klein, who was supposed to be dead but was suddenly back from the dead, then asked Katarina.

« You know me ? »

Klein, who didn't expect Azik to appear, smiled awkwardly.

Then Katarina signed a peace treaty with us and prepared to leave to explore his past together.

Klein tried to explain himself.

« Er, I… »

Azik cut him off.

« Don't worry, I often wake up in a coffin so your situation isn't that strange. »

He smiled kindly.

Klein didn't know what to say and just watched him leave.

Okay, going back from the dead is normal.

Mr. Azik, should I lend you my book about common sense… ?

At least Mr. Azik now knows that Klein resurrected….

So I can visit Him if I'm bored !

(Above the gray fog, Mr. Fool felt that Xin Jian had arrived to a strange conclusion once again.)

After that, someone came to look for Ian but Klein refused to disclose his whereabouts.

Near evening, I also received an oracle from Mr. Fool.

« Xin Jian, can't you come above the gray fog ? With your physical body too. »

I did as He said.

(Author : Since Klein will be attacked soon, Mr. Fool doesn't want her to be harmed at that time.)

« What is it ? »

He made a sign to sit down and I did so.

He explained.

« Why do you think the demoness sect sent people to attack you ? »

Because Klein is handsome…?

I thought for a few seconds then shrugged.

« I don't know. »

Mr. Fool sighed then tapped his finger on the table.

« When you wrote these angels' names in the newspaper… »

Ah, you're right. I should have chosen a newspaper that spread more widely since Amon is not in Backlund… It's impossible for Him to see it that way. Too bad, I wasted 30 pounds…

(Author : That's still the wrong conclusion…)

Mr. Fool continued.

« …Adam should have noticed you. You knew His name for an unknown reason and you told Him to come ? Naturally, that's strange. That's why He arranged the demoness sect to come and kill the people living at the address you wrote. »

He showed me the picture of my room and Adam was also there.

Ignoring the picture, I gasped.

« So I was the one behind the scenes ? »

« What ? No, it was Adam who was behind the scenes. » retorted Mr. Fool

I shook my head.

« Yes, I know. But Adam acted because of what I wrote in the newspaper so He tried to kill us because of me ! »

Mr. Fool gave up thinking.

« That's an optimistic way to see it. »

I nodded.

I prepared to return to reality but Mr. Fool called out to me.

« Wait. »

I turned to Him and He lied shamelessly.

« In truth, I called you because Amanises wanted to play cards. »

What, again ?

But I won't refuse to see Amanises…

Amanises who was suddenly called because She "wanted to play cards", just went along with the flow and didn't clarify the truth.

After all, She didn't want Xin Jian to be harmed either.

Meanwhile, Klein fighting with Mersault because he stuck to the principle of confidentiality a little too much : I just need a little more time to control his spiritual lines… *Bang !* How much will it cost to replace this table ? Xin Jian, where are you ?! Weren't you an angel ? Help me !

*Sounds of furnitures getting broken*

Our dear Sherlock Moriarty finally killed Mersault, perfected his crime and went to the police station to declare his murder as an accident.

Above the gray fog, we looked at Klein suddenly appear, bring in a few bloody contracts and leave without noticing us.

I took a contract in my hand.

Aha ! Sherlock Moriarty, I now have evidence of your crimes ! Your crime wasn't perfect !

Ahahahahah !

Mr. Fool, who was speechless because of His past self's actions, returned to His senses and said :

« I think you can go now. »

I blinked then nodded.

Ah, right. It's time to sleep.

I put down the contract, (hid at least one of them with my fake Blasphemy slate), hugged Amanises and bade them farewell.

« See you tomorrow~! »

I went back to reality.

After I left, Mr. Fool took the contract I had put aside and put it back with the others.

Amanises shook Her head and returned to Her kingdom of god.

I went out of my room and looked around.

Huh, Klein seems to have already gone to the police station.

I ignored the broken furnitures and went back to my bed.

If Klein ever asks me where I was while he was fighting I'll just say that I was sleeping.

If he asks where I was sleeping since he didn't see me in my room I'll say that I was under the bed.

I glanced under the bed and got rid of a bit of the dirt there.

Now, I even have a proof I was there since it is less dirty than other places~.

I sneezed.

And if he asks me how I could sleep with all the sounds of fighting I'll just say I woke up in the middle but the scary sounds didn't really make me want to go see what was happening… So I hid. (<– For information, this was the only question Klein didn't ask later.)

I sat on my bed.

Well, since Klein isn't there…

With Leodoro's case, I proved that the gods have goodwill towards me (for an unknown reason). I wonder if it is also the case with angels ?

I tilted my head.

« I don't know why you sent people to kill us when you were already there in person but, Adam, I know you're there. »

Nothing happened.

« I want to make a deal with you. »

A deal for Klein to kill Ince Zangwill earlier.

(Author : That's more like a one sided request.)

After that, I'll be able to tease Leonard once again !

(Author : Nothing happens exactly like we expect it to.

Xin Jian : Stop ruining the mood !)