Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 283 Trying to steal Pado's things?
“Extraordinary items from the apprenticeship path are actually quite common,” Klein joked.

However, this is indeed common knowledge in the extraordinary world. For some reason, apprentices always seem to easily get lost and fall into the hands of the enemy. Some speculate that this might be due to the influence of those in high positions.

After finishing speaking, Klein began to analyze the information revealed in Edwina's words.

The other side has powerful backing and a considerable network of connections in Backlund. They found out so quickly that my identity was questionable, and they even tracked down Leonard—well, he didn't hide anything at all; even I, someone who's been to the seas, have heard of him. Klein thought to himself.

This emphasizes both its own value and the threat it poses. Are you suggesting I shouldn't assess the risks of taking action?
Klein understood Edwina's meaning and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The adult world is really complicated.

He smiled calmly and said, "Everyone has secrets. Like you, and like me."

Edwina paused for a few seconds without asking further questions, then said, "I heard from Danitz that you are a follower of the Lord of Fools."

“Yes.” Klein nodded.

There's nothing to deny; I believe in myself.

Edwina continued, "I heard that the Pleasure Church in the Rosedard Islands was recently renamed the 'St. Gehrman' Church."

Klein almost lost control of his expression.

What the hell is this?! What are you doing, Serres?!

But he calmly retorted, "So what?"

Edwina Edwards nodded slightly, then suddenly changed the subject: "I intend to provide some aid to the resistance in the Rothschild Islands, mainly food and cloth."

Aid? What does that have to do with me? Klein was puzzled.

Is the force behind her hostile to Rune, or is she simply trying to annoy the Church of Storms? Then why did they tell me they were aiding the rebels?
Klein quickly thought and analyzed the cause-and-effect relationships involved.

Because of the Emperor's daughter? That's certainly possible. She's too easily exposed. But the news shouldn't spread that quickly.

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him.

Hmm... The Pleasure Church's fondness for trash cans is something written into their holy scriptures.

All of the Neptune sculptures have now been turned into trash cans.

Klein's smile faded, and he calmly replied, "This has nothing to do with me."

"I won't leave any evidence..." he silently added in his mind. Even though Serres has already sticking dirt on me, as long as I don't admit it, you can't say anything.

Edwina turned her head and pointed at "Flame" Danitz, who was drinking and glancing in their direction: "I will entrust him with all the work, including contacting the resistance, setting a time, and arranging the private port. I hope you can provide some protection."

Danitz spat out the wine he had just drunk.

The two pirates sitting next to him laughed so hard they bent over and pounded the deck. One of them had a very dark complexion, as if covered in iron, and the other had a rather thick waist. Although he wasn't fat overall, he had no definition whatsoever.

Edwina withdrew her gaze and, before Klein could speak, added slowly, "You're an adventurer, and I don't think you'd object to a well-paid job."

“That’s natural.” Klein adjusted his glasses.

Padma had temporarily jumped off Klein's shoulder and mingled with the crew.

While it's hard to believe that Gehrman Sparrow is a pet cat, it's easy to let your guard down.

She found a young man dressed in a white shirt, black vest, and patterned bow tie, looking more like a clerk than a pirate. The man was good-looking, with blond hair, darker roots, and neatly swept to the sides.

His eyes were a very light lake green, his nose was straight, his lips were thin, and he had an air of trustworthiness.

The moment the human and the cat met, they immediately demonstrated what it means to be a true expert. Padma had a small crossbody bag hanging from her waist, containing some of her collected trinkets—gold coins, gems, and the like.

A young man walked past Padmon and immediately found himself holding a handful of stones.

He is the ship's third mate, 'Bowtie' Jodson, with a bounty of £5200. He is a Sequence Six 'Fire Thief' and is extremely confident in his thieving skills.

As a result, Padmon turned around and gave a wicked smile.

He was clutching a wad of banknotes in his paws.

"Consider those sold to you." Padmon was very generous.

A few stones picked up from the roadside can be exchanged for a handful of banknotes; that's a huge profit.

Yodson wanted to ask for his money back, but since he had acted first, he couldn't stand on moral high ground and condemn anything.

Padmaw walked past him with its tail held high, nodded at him, and its eyes were full of admiration for the outstanding junior. That's how it is when masters clash; they can tell the quality of a move at a glance.

Your thievery is impressive, but unfortunately, you're facing me.

Then, she went to a spot near some crew members who were drinking and lay down, listening to their discussion. The captain was always mentioned.

"You all like her, right?" Padomao suddenly asked.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw several crew members jump back.

He took two steps, first glancing at the captain in alarm, then turning back to look at his companion with a slight relaxation.

They unconsciously distanced themselves, their eyes becoming quite complex, filled with a kind of anger as if they had been deceived.

Padmon discovered that his progress in digesting the "withered patient's" potion had increased significantly.

Hmm... The term "withered patients" seems to imply not only that pitiful people huddle together for warmth, but also that they may harm ordinary people.

Meanwhile, Klein was touring Edwina's collection.
I came across a copy of "The Travels of Grosser".

It contains a story about a man named Grosser.

The giant decides to hunt down the "King of the North," a powerful frost dragon, in the Frost Kingdom. Along the way, he encounters various companions: female elves, devout ascetics, nobles of the Solomon Empire, and soldiers of the Rune Kingdom. Just as the story reaches their confrontation with the "King of the North," it suddenly stops, and the following pages are difficult to access using various methods.

In internet parlance, it's like a novel that was abandoned.

"The previous owner is unknown due to the mists of history, the sinking of the ship, and the lack of relevant information. Similarly, it is impossible to confirm who the author was. Um, there is no signature on it."

“We have conducted research using some esoteric methods and discovered that the parchment was made at least three thousand years ago, before the Great Cataclysm.”

That's very valuable. Klein nodded.

Even if the story in the book is nothing, the antiques alone are worth a lot of money.

Soon, after touring the collection, Klein followed Edwina out of the collection room and found Padmon at a table.

She was watching Jodson fiddling with a book.

Jodson stole the book's "firmness," making it soft so he could use it as a pillow. That way, he could sleep more comfortably.

This is the correct way to use a book.

Knowledge is no longer something unattainable, but rather something that serves the people.

(End of this chapter)