Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 274 [Temperance]'s Identity
Through the towering, bewildered body of the Sun, Alger the Hanged Man discreetly observed Mr. Temperance, who had just joined the Tarot Club.

Unlike Audrey, who was happy to welcome new members, Alger was more cautious with new recruits. He scrutinized them, trying to discern their distinctive features from their vague appearance.

Male, identifiable by his black hair, blue eyes, and blood-red robe.
Ok?
A red robe?

Alger suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

The Rune language of the word "moderation" is very standard, so it can be basically confirmed that he is a Rune. Rune men dress so brightly.

It's worth noting that the social atmosphere in Ruen is relatively conservative. Leaving aside the fact that lower-class residents have little choice in their clothing, upper-middle-class men generally wear more formal attire, primarily in subdued colors like black, white, gray, and yellow. Someone dressed like that would definitely stand out on the street and attract everyone's attention.

Unless, of course, this red robe is related to the extraordinary path of Temperance itself, and he has become accustomed to wearing it.

Moreover, Alger sensed an ominous aura emanating from the crimson robe, as if he could smell a strong stench of blood through the mist. These details, combined with his knowledge of mysticism, made him think of a dangerous and insane extraordinary path—the Mystic Prayer!

Could it be that Temperance is actually a Rose Bishop?
Alger was astonished and shocked.

Those extraordinary individuals on this path are all fanatical believers in a true creator! How could Mr. Fool have recruited such dangerous individuals into the Tarot Club?

Just then, Audrey, representing Justice, presented Mr. Fool with a new copy of Russell's Diary. Alger keenly noticed a subtle reaction from the new member upon hearing "Russell's Diary," as if he were surprised.

Did he also know about Russell's diary?

Alger guessed to himself.

It seems he also harbors some strange secrets. Mr. Fool certainly wouldn't have chosen just any Rose Bishop who fanatically believes in a true creator to ascend this place; further observation is needed.
Besides the perceptive "Justice," the cautious "Hanged Man," and Klein disguised as "The World," the other two members of the Tarot Club were also watching Luze. Of course, their motives weren't as pronounced.

[Temperance] Sir, you look very young, huh? I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.
[The Magician] Fors looked at the gentleman opposite her, and for some reason, a feeling of familiarity suddenly welled up inside her. She tried hard to search her memory, trying to figure out the source of this familiarity. Unfortunately, she had stayed up too late last night, and her brain was simply not working properly, so she had to give up.

As for [Sun] Derrick, he only glanced at Luze out of curiosity.

One by one, they were all looking at me. Well, that's something every newcomer has to go through.

Lu Ze certainly noticed the subtle glances from the other members, but he was more concerned with the exchange between Miss Justice and Mr. Fool at the head of the long table than with those glances.

"Mr. Fool, I am extremely grateful for your previous protection. For this, I will search for at least ten pages of Russell's diary and present them to you. In addition, I still owe your servant £2000; please ask him to wait a little longer."

During her previous assessment by the "Psychological Alchemy Society," Audrey specifically prayed to the Fool for angelic protection to prevent him from seeing her problems. She made sure to clarify these points in front of Luzer in order to guide the newcomer more quickly.

Of course, she did not directly reveal her connection with the Psychological Alchemy Society, but simply said that she had prayed for protection because of something.

[Justice] Miss, is this a reminder that I can exchange the Fool's help for the sake of offering up Roselle's Diary?
Lu Ze understood immediately.

Sure enough, the Fool was intentionally collecting Roselle's diary, but what was his purpose in doing so? As a time traveler, what valuable knowledge did Roselle possess that would warrant a hidden deity sending someone to find him?
Luzer decided that he would seriously begin searching for Russell's diary from now on.

"You can start."

While he was pondering in silence, the Fool above made a move. He put down the parchment, as if he had already finished reading Russell's diary, and chuckled as he addressed the crowd.

It's all about Russell's romantic encounters in his youth; it has absolutely no value.
Through the gray fog, Klein mentally complained.

Begin? Begin what?
Lu Ze was a little confused. Then he noticed that, as the words were spoken, the crowd, who had been holding their breath and waiting quietly, began to move. It was like the reaction of students in a classroom when they heard the teacher say "get out of class dismissed." Although they didn't act recklessly, the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed.

Alger, the Hanged Man, originally planned to continue his search for the "Sailor" pathway Sequence 6 Wind-Chosen potion recipe at this gathering. However, the appearance of a new member changed his mind, and he decided to conceal his information for the time being. However, despite his good intentions, the Magician opposite him was uncooperative.

"Mr. Hanged Man, is there any news about the deep-sea marlin blood I requested?" Fors asked impatiently. "I remember you said you saw it at the pirate convention."

Deep-sea marlin blood is one of the main ingredients in the potion for the "Master of Tricks" Sequence 8 of the "Apprentice" pathway.

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Alger clearly felt Luzer's gaze, his lips twitched slightly, and he said coldly, "I have news. Give me 350 pounds, and it's yours."

"what?"

Fors was taken aback. "But you said it was only 320 pounds. Why did you raise the price?"

"The other party raised the price at the last minute, and there was nothing I could do about it."

Alger said.

Actually, it was he who raised the price on short notice, as a way of asking for some compensation from Fors for revealing his secret.

".Okay, it's a deal."

Fors gritted her teeth and said, "I'll give you the money by offering a sacrifice to the Fool after the party is over."

Is the Hanged Man a pirate?
Lu Ze thought to himself.

Instead of rushing to buy the Black Knight's potion recipe, he continued to observe the transactions of the other people at the party.

"Keep an eye on the mutated pituitary gland of the Thousand-Faced Hunter, the characteristics of the Human Skin Shadow, and the hair of the Deep Sea Naga."

At the end of the long table, facing Mr. Fool's "World," a somber voice spoke.

Klein hadn't fully digested the "Magician's" potion yet, but he was already planning ahead. After all, materials for Sequence 6 were becoming increasingly difficult to find, so he needed to start keeping an eye out for them as soon as possible.

"The Thousand-Faced Hunter? I think I've seen its fossils before," Audrey [Justice] said thoughtfully. "I'll go back and confirm."

The fossil is in the Duke of Negan's treasury.

"it is good."

Klein manipulated the World and nodded slowly, neither confirming nor denying, then noticed that Luzer was looking over.

"I suppose I can be considered to have information about the Shadow of Human Skin."

He said.

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(End of this chapter)