Gatekeeper of all realms

Chapter 134 Stare at him!
Shen Ye was slightly startled.

Admittedly, I did see a male singer burned to death just now.

——But there are still many people on the stage.

Does this put you in a position of superiority?

Ms. Daisy continued:
"How about this... I'm going to run something first, and then I'll come see you at noon. I'll take you to a party."

Facing Shen Ye's puzzled look, she explained: "Many things don't wait for anyone. We must start working immediately - we need manpower."

understood.

Now the song and dance troupe just lacks someone like me.

So I was lucky enough to be selected, and I started working directly.

...The undead clan probably did not implement 996.

"Okay, ma'am, I'll wait for your news." Shen Ye said a little nervously.

"I'll give this to you first. The streets have been in turmoil lately. You should wear it on your chest along with the rose badge."

Daisy took out a badge and placed it solemnly in Shen Ye's hand.

This badge is different from the rose badge. It looks like a sharp fang or the horn of some kind of monster. It emits a gray light in Shen Ye's hand.

A glimmer of light emerged, condensing small characters:
"Pale Shadow Badge."

"Only those who are recognized can wear this badge and enter the Magic Shadow Manor without any hindrance."

Shen Ye put the badge on his chest and said sincerely: "Thank you."

"Well, go ahead and do your work, take this - I have to go out for a while too - we'll meet here at noon," said Ms. Daisy.

She handed a money bag to Shen Ye.

"this--"

"Here! Go buy two sets of clothes that fit you and look more stylish."

"Yes, thank you ma'am."

Shen Ye left the opera house and walked towards where he lived.

The big skeleton suddenly spoke:

"The rose pattern on the purse represents the chorus, which is quite exquisite."

"What's there to talk about?" Shen Ye couldn't help but laugh.

"The badge is worth mentioning - it is the badge of the Pale Shadow, one of the three major forces in the City of Evernight. Frege, who assassinated the human prince, is a high-ranking member of the Pale Shadow."

"It's not like I killed Frege... I shouldn't be able to see through it." Shen Ye said.

"of course not."

"But the Demon Shadow Manor is the residence of the Earl. He is a powerful figure in the empire and a tough guy who is not easy to mess with. If you run into him, you'd better be careful." The big skeleton warned.

"I understand." Shen Ye said.

——You shouldn’t run into that kind of big shot.

After all, I have just joined the Night Rose Song and Dance Troupe, and I am just a little transparent.

And now it seems like more can be done.

"Hey, now that I'm a member of the troupe, I should be considered to have a clean identity."

Shen Ye said.

"Then what? What do you want to say?" asked the big skeleton.

"Can we purchase the materials for the ritual to Hell?"

"No! That technique is too powerful. I'm sure you'll be watched closely. But... remember I said that your Dark Whisper can be advanced."

"Yes, you said that." Shen Ye said.

"To advance to Dark Whisper, you need some special nightmare crystals, and the various materials used to make these crystals are very unpopular. Only I know about them. If we purchase these things now, there will be no suspicion."

"Why are you not a suspect?"

"Because the talent I possess is resurrection of the dead, maybe they will know some of the advanced requirements for resurrection of the dead through some historical events, but Dark Whisper has almost never appeared in history, so no one knows about it."

"Right."

"Let's go get some materials first to help you complete the upgrade of 'Dark Whisper'!"

"How to go?"

"Royal Auction House!"

A few minutes later.

Shen Ye arrived at the Royal Auction House.

This is a Gothic skeletal building, a bit like a cathedral in a previous life. It does look a bit spooky from the outside, but it is magnificent inside and has an endless stream of people.

Look at it from Shen Ye’s perspective——

“It’s just a big shopping mall.”

Shen Ye observed for a moment and followed the flow of people into the door of the auction house. Immediately, a waiter came to inquire.

He explained his purpose and was invited into a separate cubicle.

"Are you sure you need these materials?"

the zombie waiter asked.

"Yes." Shen Ye said.

"Okay, please wait a moment. I'll go check if all the materials are ready." The zombie waiter said, closed the door and left.

"It feels a bit too smooth." Shen Ye said.

"Don't worry, I have made a large addition to those materials. No one can guess what we are going to do. They will just think that we might be holding a grand summoning sacrifice." said the Big Skeleton.

"Summoning a priest? What's that for?"

"It's what we do before a war starts - give everyone a little reward so that they will obey orders."

understood.

Before gathering to fight, treat the brothers to a meal.

"Yes, your brain has become more active." Shen Ye said in surprise.

"Humph," the big skeleton continued slowly, "I was almost seen through the last time I came here. Now of course I have to learn my lesson."

"Last time? What happened last time?"

"I bought the upgrade materials for resurrection of the dead, but my identity was exposed and I was seriously injured. I almost didn't escape."

It was okay if he didn't say it, but when he said it, Shen Ye became uneasy.

Just looking at the matter of anonymity——

The more confident the big skeleton is, the more careful we have to be.

There was a knock on the door outside.

"Please come in." Shen Ye said.

The door opens.

Two rows of skeleton soldiers filed in.

A short living corpse wearing an officer's uniform walked behind with two armored abyss snakes.

"Take it down--Huh? Why is it you, Mr. Baxter?"

The living corpse paused.

"Kevin? Why are you here?" Shen Ye raised his hand and greeted him.

The zombie Kevin's eyes moved quickly and fell on the two badges on Shen Ye's chest. His face changed slightly, and he immediately raised his hand and made a cryptic gesture. As soon as this gesture came out, the two abyss snakes that were about to pounce forward suddenly stopped.

The skeleton soldiers who raised their spears also put their spears away again.

"Everyone go out, I want to talk to Mr. Baxter." Kevin said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

All the soldiers retreated.

The chilling atmosphere suddenly disappeared.

Kevin walked up to Shen Ye, looked at him, and asked, "Dear member of the Dark Night Rose Dance Troupe, my dear Mr. Baxter, why do you want to collect so many materials? Are you going to conduct a large-scale summoning sacrifice?"

"I just came to Eternal Night City and I'm not clear about the situation here - are large-scale summoning sacrificial activities not allowed?" Shen Ye asked.

He calmly took out a heavy small bag and stuffed it into Kevin's hand.

Kevin didn't answer, just looked at him and continued to ask:
"Mr. Baxter, how did you get the Pale Shadow badge?"

"I've been invited to visit the manor this afternoon," Shen Ye said.

"Can I see your badge?"

"of course."

Shen Ye handed him the badge.

Kevin examined the badge over and over again and uttered an obscure spell.

This spell seemed to be some kind of secret text, and Shen Ye couldn't understand it at all.

As the spell was chanted, the badge emitted an even more majestic dark shadow, and it took several breaths to return to normal.

Kevin looked increasingly confused.

He handed the badge to Shen Ye and said in a low voice:

"Since yesterday, Eternal Night City is not allowed to hold any large-scale summoning sacrificial activities. Mr. Baxter, how come you didn't know?"

What a disgusting big skeleton!

...No, I never heard of this incident from the beginning to the end.

The Veterans Guild never reminded us.

Ms. Daisy only said, "Things are not peaceful these days, be careful."

There is no related publicity on the streets.

Is it...

Have you been staring at me?
Shen Ye cursed in his heart, but his face showed sincerity:
"Kevin, you should know that I came to Evernight City by ghost train to find a job. I was just blasted into ashes by human cannons on the battlefield. What should I know?"

He pushed the purse over with force in his hand.

This time, Kevin answered.

"Mr. Baxter, I know your resume very well, so I also know that you can't be the guy being hunted."

Kevin sat down in front of him and said seriously:

"And you're going to the manor soon!"

"——Don't cause any more trouble, otherwise it will have a great impact on your future."

Kevin held the purse in his hand, and his tone became more sincere.

Shen Ye went up the pole and said:
"But as artists, we sometimes need to find inspiration through various channels. Is there no way to compromise?"

Kevin looked at him, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

Shen Ye patted him on the shoulder and said affectionately: "Brother Kevin, you also know what our business is about. When I become rich, you can always come to the Dark Night Rose Dance Troupe to find me. I will help you find inspiration for a breakthrough in your skills!"

"——No charge, until you are satisfied."

Kevin was moved and said, "I will almost have a breakthrough next year, and I will really need to trouble you then."

"No problem, just come to me directly." Shen Ye patted his chest.

As he filmed, he recalled everything Kevin had said before.

etc--

Kevin mentioned the manor and the future, and seemed to be very familiar with the things here?
Then try saying one more sentence.

"Brother Kevin, I'm going to the manor in the afternoon. Do you want to come with me?" Shen Ye said.

"I am indeed going to go."

"what?"

"I will be responsible for escorting foreign envoys and providing security in the afternoon. We may be able to meet then."

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Shen Ye asked.

"That's not the case... But if you can say a few good words for me and praise the security situation in Evernight City at the right time..."

"If I have the chance, I will definitely praise it."

"Well, Mr. Baxter, you are a good vampire. I will make you my friend."

Kevin said as he took out Shen Ye's purchase order, tore it in half, and spread it out on the table.

"The materials are divided into two parts. One part is purchased here, and the other part is purchased at the material store - this is not so conspicuous. I will go and ask for the other parts."

"Thank you so much, Kevin."

"You're welcome. I'm just being fair. In fact, you can't possibly be that skeleton. And I know that what that skeleton wants to buy is actually--"

Kevin suddenly shut his mouth.

Shen Ye smiled and said, "Aren't skeletons low-level soldiers? With your status and mine, do we still need to deal with such lowly creatures?"

Kevin lowered his eyes and shook his head, "Mr. Baxter, not all skeletons are low-level soldiers. You must have read the Eternal Night Code or the Book of the Dead. You should know--"

"I'm sorry, I haven't studied much," Shen Ye interrupted him, "If our Baxter family still had money to support my studies, I wouldn't have gone to the battlefield."

Kevin said nothing.

What the other party said is true.

This Baxter was really poor, so he had to go to the battlefield just to earn those military salaries.

——The result of my own investigation is the same.

As for why I have money now——

He was selected into the Dark Night Rose Dance Troupe!
And we’re going to perform at the manor soon!

How can such an artist be without money?
The purse just now had the logo of the Dark Night Rose Song and Dance Troupe embroidered on it!

Kevin ended his test and raised his head again, just in time to see Shen Ye carefully pinning the Pale Shadow Badge next to the Rose Badge.

The two badges gleamed brightly.

They represent a bright future for the young vampire.

Kevin took a look, stood up and said:
"It's getting late, and I have some errands to run, Mr. Baxter. I'll see you this afternoon."

Shen Ye immediately stood up, shook hands with him and said, "See you this afternoon, brother."

Kevin smiled, turned and walked out of the room.

He considerately closed the door of the room and walked out of the auction house with two teams of skeleton soldiers and magic snakes.

Kevin whispered to one side:

"Find two good assassins from the Shadow Assassins and keep a close eye on this singer. Don't let her get away."

A response came from the void: "As you command."

(End of this chapter)