Secret: The undead do not die in the fire

Chapter 33 Klein, I can tell it’s you at first glance!

"The price?"

Ember pondered for a moment.

He knew that the 'price' the Hanged Man was talking about was not the price of exchanging for the ring, but the price of using it.

There are sealed objects in this world, but all of these seals have strong side effects without exception.

For example, the '2-049' that Yu Jin had seen.

The reason why the Hanged Man asked this question was probably because he thought the same was true for the 'sacrificial ring'.

however……

"There is no price."

Ember said frankly, "If you have to say the price, it is that you must wear this ring at all times, because it can only be effective when it is worn."

"That's not a price at all, okay?"

The Hanged Man's eyes twitched slightly.

He had never heard of a sealed object without a price!
but.

If this ring was really made by the Goddess of Sin herself, then it might not be surprising that there was no price.

After all, even though the goddess of sin had long since fallen, she was still a god.

Once word of this magical item that can grant immunity from death spreads, it will be enough to attract most people to get it.

The same is true of the Hanged Man.

After all, who can resist the temptation of being exempt from death?

The only problem was that the Hanged Man knew he couldn't afford the price for the ring.

Thinking of this, the Hanged Man's expression became extremely bitter.

He is neither a god like Mr. Fool nor a wealthy woman like Miss Justice who spends money lavishly.

Even if he was fortunate enough to learn about the existence of the 'Sacrifice Ring', it would be almost impossible for him to obtain this ring in his lifetime.

unless……

"The Black Emperor!"

The Hanged Man took a deep breath.

Judging from Yu Jin’s attitude just now, he was very interested in the Black Emperor’s information.

If he could obtain enough information about the Black Emperor, perhaps he could exchange the ring from him.

Although there is little hope, it is better than no hope at all.

"Hmm~"

Audrey played with the ring on her hand, her eyes full of hesitation and conflict, as if she wanted to completely imprint the appearance of the ring in her mind.

I have touched this magical ring myself.

Although it is only a fake that can be materialized with the help of Mr. Fool.

But Mr. Ember must have the real sacrificial ring in his hand, but it's a pity that she can't pay enough for it.

Although everyone has different thoughts.

But the appearance of the sacrifice ring undoubtedly fully mobilized everyone's emotions, and in the end made everyone fall into loss and entanglement.

In this atmosphere, the party gradually came to an end.

"Mr. Fool."

Yu Jin suddenly turned his gaze towards the Fool, and after a moment's silence, he said, "I have something I hope to discuss with you in private."

Klein the Fool was slightly surprised.

But his expression remained calm, he just nodded slightly.

He leaned back slightly, cut off the communication with Justice and the Hanged Man, and sent them out of the gray fog first.

Then, Klein turned his gaze to Yu Jin, as if asking him what was the matter?

"Klein."

As soon as Yu Jin opened his mouth, The Fool was frightened half to death and his pupils shrank sharply.

How did he know?
How did he guess my identity?
Am I exposed somewhere?
The Fool's body stiffened instantly. The exposure of his identity made him feel an extremely urgent sense of crisis.

"Is he your favored one?"

Yu Jin then slowly asked.

"..."

The Fool's body was still stiff, but his expression was twitching slightly.

Could you please stop breathing heavily when you speak?
Scary people will scare them to death!
"Why do you ask?"

The Fool calmed down and asked mysteriously with a smile on his face.

"I smell the same scent as you in him."

Yu Jin explained calmly, paused and added, "To be precise, it should be the aura of this space."

As he spoke, Yu Jin looked up at the top of The Fool's head.
"Are you a dog?!"

The Fool complained madly in his heart.

Although he knew that Ember's 'smell' was just a metaphor, just like how he 'smelled' Old Neil's 'human pus'.

But, isn't your sense of smell a little too sensitive? !

You and Klein only met once, and the meeting lasted less than an hour. Do you even remember what he smelled like?

"Yes."

Mr. Fool felt helpless, knowing that he could not deny it in front of the embers, so he had to find a way to make up for it.

So he nodded slowly and confirmed Yu Jin's guess.

"Really?"

Yu Jin nodded in understanding.

The reason for asking this question is that The Fool has a similar "aura" to Klein.

On the other hand, it was because his remaining memories were reminding him.

The Fool and Klein alone would not attract any of his attention.

But when the two appeared in his memory at the same time, he associated the two together——

Unfounded, arbitrary, one-sided and unwarranted associations.

But Yu Jin has always trusted his own associations.

And the Fool's affirmation now proves his association.

The only problem is.

As a follower of the Fool, why isn't Klein's title "Follower of the Fool"?
“It’s not a loss actually.”

Klein comforted himself, "At least this way, he won't associate 'Klein' with 'The Fool'."

Moreover, the exposure of the identity of the "Follower" is actually not a bad thing.

Because this means that he might be able to use his identity as a 'favored one' to exchange something from Yu Jin.

The identity of 'The Fool' is not suitable for actively trading with the Embers, but the Follower can!

Moreover, when the identity is exposed, there is no need to hide when communicating, which will be more convenient.

The only problem is.

How can Klein, the 'Follower' in Tingen, get in touch with the Embers in Backlund?

"But it's not a big problem."

Klein thought silently, "Backlund and Tingen are not far away, only a four-hour drive."

Thinking about it this way, maybe the 'Follower' Klein can still find a way to get a sacrificial ring from the embers.

Ok.

The prerequisite is that he has to pay enough price.

I just don't know if I can buy on credit.

Klein's thoughts began to wander again, but fortunately he quickly came to his senses and asked, "Any other questions?"

"Not yet."

Ember shook his head, stood up, touched his chest and bowed, "See you next week, Mr. Fool."

"See you next week."

The Fool smiled and nodded, then cut off the connection with Ember and sent him out.

at the same time.

Backlund, in a luxurious villa in Queens.

Audrey Hall raised her head from the soft velvet pillow and sighed in a low voice.

"Sacrificial ring, I wonder if it will be enough if I borrow some money from my father..."

"Well?"

Audrey's words stopped abruptly because she felt something prickly in the palm of her hand.

She subconsciously looked down at the palm of her hand, where a ring of simple shape, inlaid with a dull and cracked emerald, was lying quietly.

PS:

Let me explain it briefly.

The protagonist can see through real names and titles.

For example, Audrey’s title is [Justice].

So above her head is [Justice] Audrey Hall.

But if a person has multiple titles, only the most prominent one will be displayed.

However, Klein and The Fool displayed different titles.

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(End of this chapter)