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However, Miss Emma's mother was Duchess Negan's younger sister… Madam Norma?

I remember that this person is a peripheral member of the Psychology Alchemists. She was the one who introduced Audrey to the Psychology Alchemists…

Therefore, it was best to stay away from Miss Emma if there was no need. After all, he had to be careful of the Spectator.

Just as Ebner thought this, he heard Hazel continue her introduction.

"The second is one of my pursuers… Well, he was once one. His name is Sonard, and he comes from a middle-class family. However, he has outstanding abilities, and he was selected by Baron Syndras and groomed. Now, he has become a member of the House of Commons at the age of thirty. His future is very promising."

Her tone was calm. Even when she talked about her former admirer, she didn't show much emotion, as if she was talking about a stranger.

But no matter how capable this person is, he doesn't meet my requirements, though Ebner, but he politely didn't interrupt Hazel.

She continued,

"This Mr. Sonard is highly regarded by Baron Syndras because he knows history well. He knows all kinds of stories and even folklore from the Fifth Epoch… It's said that the baron often calls him over to tell him stories and learn the wisdom of the ancients from him."

I get it, this is a storyteller!

It was said that Baron Syndras was a financial investor. For the baron's title, he first bought 600,000 acres of land. Then, he donated 100,000 gold pounds to the Carlton Club, where the Conservatives congregated. He also donated 400,000 pounds to the Conservative Party's activities. After that, he donated 300,000 pounds to various charity events. Only then did he successfully receive His Majesty's conferment.

Such a person did not have the time to study history seriously. It was normal for him to bring a "mister" who knew how to talk about history around him.

Also, I remember that the members of the House of Commons are eligible to enter the royal family's public library to borrow books… Yes, this Sonard candidate.

"As for the third one… Actually, you know him as well. He's Mr. Cullen. He's very knowledgeable. When I was imprisoned underground, I only occasionally heard him talk about the past. I felt that I had gained a lot from it," Hazel continued.

Cullen? That's right. Perhaps the Sanguine have corresponding records… Hmm, I'll write to him later to ask.

Following that, Ebner, who felt that he had gained a lot, immediately expressed his gratitude to Miss Hazel. The latter smiled and replied, "You're welcome. I'm very happy to help you, Detective Bryan."

…

North Borough, in Xio and Fors's rented house.

As the weather was too hot, Fors took off her lotus-leaf collared dress the moment she entered and changed into her pajamas. Only then did she look at Xio, who was eating ice cream on the sofa. She asked in surprise,

"You actually came back so early? Could it be that all the criminals in East Borough are on vacation today?"

Xio rolled her eyes at her and "retaliated". "I'm just asking if something big happened in Backlund today… You actually left home on your own accord."

Fors didn't stand on ceremony as she snatched Xio's ice cream and took a bite. "What do you mean by taking the initiative? It was clearly Viscount Glaint who got someone to look for me, so I went out."

Xio didn't mind the ice cream as she asked curiously, "What's up with him again?"

"It's nothing more than asking about the Apothecary formula… By the way, he also said that Miss Audrey asked to meet you at Philip's Department Store in West Borough on Friday morning." After eating the ice cream, Fors felt the heat from her body dissipate a little before answering.

"Philip's Department Store… That's the most upscale department store in the kingdom, the one that only opens to nobles and wealthy people with membership?" Xio asked uncertainly.

"It's that store… Are you going?" Fors asked as she slumped on another sofa.

Xio pondered for a moment and nodded. "Miss Audrey might have entrusted me with something. She has always been generous, so I'm guessing that the commission fees won't be low… And I still owe Ebner 700 pounds for the materials. I have to raise the money as soon as possible."

"I'm guessing that Ebner definitely didn't force you to return the money." Fors tapped her foot in Xio's direction without any care for her image. She joked, "And if you really can't return it, you can still compensate him."

"Don't joke around like that…" Xio first sternly smacked Fors's foot back before saying thoughtfully, "You seem to know Ebner very well?"

"Didn't you say that I'm very similar to him? I just directly substituted myself…" Fors said confidently.

Xio shook her head helplessly. In terms of language, she was no match for her friend, despite her considerable progress.

Hence, Xio released all her "might." Just a casual glance at Fors caused the latter's smile to freeze on her face. She felt that she was under the pressure of a Spirit Body, and even her knees turned weak…

Fortunately, she was lying on the sofa at the moment. Otherwise, she would have knelt down.

It was only when Xio retracted her gaze that Fors gradually regained her composure. She asked with lingering fear, "Xio… You… Why did you become so terrifying today? I remember that your dignity didn't have such a strong effect?"

"Didn't you ask me why I came back so early? It's not that the criminals in East Borough are resting today, but… I'm no longer a Sheriff," Xio said in a good mood. Then, after some thought, she added, "I didn't mean to scare you just now… I just became an Interrogator, so I'm still unfamiliar with controlling my powers."

"You became a Sequence 7 just like that? So fast…" Fors widened her eyes and muttered to herself.

"Very soon…" Xio suddenly sighed and continued, "But it's far from enough…"

…

Tingen, in a hotel on Iron Cross Street.

Stewart looked at the telegram in his hand and frowned.

I've already spread the news that the joint investigation team is preparing to rush to Constant to capture an important member of the Secret Order. The surveillance personnel at Constant also reported that Regis fled to Backlund overnight after hearing the news, exposing several of the Secret Order's strongholds during his escape…

This reaction is normal, but it doesn't match my expectations…

If the information I obtained previously wasn't a coincidence, then it should've led my investigation in the wrong direction… But from Regence's reaction, it doesn't seem like a trap, nor does it look like an abandonment… He's really an important member of the Secret Order!

Perhaps there's a third-party organization in Tingen. This organization deliberately revealed information about the Secret Order to me…

"What are they plotting? Is it just a grudge against the Secret Order?

Or… does someone not want me to stay in Tingen?

With this in mind, Stewart originally wanted to pray to the Lord of Storms to receive a revelation… But he quickly changed his mind. He felt that praying to the Lord for help over such a trivial matter was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Furthermore, his main mission was to investigate the Secret Order. Since he had a clear lead, he had to return to Backlund to continue investigating.

…

In a manor with a dark red chimney, a pale hand suddenly held a quill pen and wrote on a new page:

"As it has nothing to do with the mission, Stewart decided to ignore some of the hidden problems in Tingen City and return to Backlund to continue pursuing the upper echelons of the Secret Order behind Riggins. He will find the marionette master who blasphemed the loyal guards of the Lord of Storms and bring him back to the Holy Cathedral for trial."

After writing this sentence, the owner of the pale-white palm picked up the notebook and flipped through it, as if he was checking something. Finally, Tiger the Tiger closed the notebook again and left.

Not long after the person left, the notebook opened again. The classic quill didn't take up any ink as it wrote on its own.

Although Stewart is about to leave Tingen, he still can't let go of all the coincidences he encountered. Therefore, he decided to secretly return to Tingen when he has the time and secretly investigate the truth… This is very reasonable.

…

At nine in the evening, Ebner, who had returned to his bedroom, suddenly felt his spirituality stir. He hurriedly activated his Spirit Vision and saw the illusory silver-winged bird, Silika, fly out of the void.

He had written a letter to Cullen on the spot at the Harvest Church, so Ebner knew that it was a reply.

He unscrewed the lid of the Amantha extract that had been made ready and pushed it in front of Silica. Then Ebner opened the card envelope and began to read seriously:

"Regarding the first Baron Lamud, the Sanguine wouldn't record a lowly noble in the Loen Kingdom.

"However, I happen to know a little about this family… Ever since Lamud obtained his title as the first baron, every generation's baron was rather brave, but the outcome was often not good. It was only when the oath-breaking battle broke out that the last successor of this family died in battle with Feysac and completely declined.

"Speaking of which, I met Silika in an ancient castle of the Lamud family.

"As for more, I don't know much about it. I hope that the content will help you.

"Your friend, Callum."

After folding the letter, Ebner glanced at the little bird, who was sucking on the Amantha extract with an intoxicated expression. He thought I wonder what this little bird has to do with Mr. Azik's family. If I encounter the Death Consul in the future, I might be able to summon Silika…

"Silika" had already finished enjoying the taste of the extract. Seeing that Ebner did not reply, she hopped and chirped a few times before shaking her illusory wings and disappearing.

After she left, Ebner also packed up his "equipment." Then, he activated the White Eye and simulated "flight" and "invisibility" powers as he flew all the way to Backlund University.

The university's library usually wasn't guarded by Beyonders. He wanted to take advantage of the night to look for the information he needed.

Unexpectedly, just as Ebner entered the library with his "open door" ability, he found an oil lamp lit in a corner on the second floor.