Lord of Mysteries: Taiyi

Chapter 91 The Decline of a Family

On the first day, Melanie suggested testing Kurt's physical fitness before implementing the corresponding training plan.

A ghost and a human followed a vampire into a narrow courtyard where only a tall banyan tree grew. Every Harvest Church grows something similar to highlight the doctrine of life.

Training tools like dumbbells and some heavy-looking sandbags have already been prepared in the yard.

Kurt was somewhat glad that he chose to start training after advancing to Sequence Seven. His control over his body was now quite high, and his physical fitness had also made a qualitative leap. Based on the description in the original text, Kurt estimated that his current physical strength was roughly equivalent to that of a Sequence Nine hunter.

This is already the limit for ordinary humans — Melanie took out a set of knight training clothes and handed them to Kurt. This thing can protect Kurt's valuable formal wear very well.

Sorin remained floating behind Kurt, neither speaking nor making any other movements. Kurt felt somewhat uncomfortable and sent her to the banyan tree. There was probably nothing dirty around the church, and Kurt's spirituality was also quite strong, so he kept his spiritual vision active to prevent any accidents from happening to this messenger who could be used as a "travel backpack".

Next, Melanie changed her usual easygoing nature and became serious, saying that physical training might save Kurt's life in a critical moment, and Kurt naturally had no objections.

Next, Kurt started running laps around the yard carrying a sandbag. He reached his limit after 50 laps, finally unloading the sandbag, sweating profusely and panting heavily. Just when he thought he could rest for a while, he saw Melanie holding a bottle of potion, handing it to Kurt. Melanie said, "Alright, I roughly know your level. Drink this potion to quickly restore your strength, and let's begin basic combat training."

Kurt paused for a moment, glanced at Sorin who was picking up leaves, nodded without objection, and drank the potion directly.

At 4 PM, after showering, Kurt went with Fors to the music salon opened by Viscount Grelint. As for Hugh, she had a task to complete that day and declined. Kurt wasn't surprised; Hugh was probably afraid of being recognized by the nobles.

Upon arriving at the party, Kurt saw Audrey and Viscount Grelint as usual, in the study.

After telling Viscount Grelint and Audrey the two times and the location of the meeting, Kurt let them make their own decision.

Wearing a striking turquoise gown that was completely different from the one worn at the last literary salon, Audrey said somewhat awkwardly, "Mr. Kurt, I can't attend the gathering in the Heathton district on Monday. I've been going out quite often lately."

And there's a tarot reading on Monday, so nothing can go wrong! Audrey added to herself.

"Count Hall has probably been watching your extraordinary path all along," Kurt thought to himself with a smile.

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"Of course, that's your prerogative. And what about the Viscount?"

Viscount Grelint felt a little uneasy at the thought of going alone, and finally said, "I also have an equestrian exchange on Monday, so I'll accompany you on Thursday."

Kut nodded without objecting. He then handed over the summoning ritual to the two patrons and said gently, "If you need anything afterward, you can contact me through my messenger. As for how to summon him—"

Kurt sensed their thirst for knowledge and directly "placed" summoning-related knowledge into their minds, including Fors.

The three men, having finally figured out who the messenger was, had their eyes light up.

Audrey was the first to speak, exiting her previously saved viewer mode and asking, "Mr. Kurt, what should I do if I need a messenger?"

Fors, who had been somewhat lost in thought, couldn't help but straighten up slightly after hearing Audrey's question.

"It would be really inappropriate to sell it everywhere," Kurt said expressionlessly. "The knowledge about the messenger was given away for free, but summoning a messenger comes with great risks, so I can't just pass it on. Besides, the messenger isn't very useful to you."

The two inexperienced young nobles were no match for Melanie's, and he had to take responsibility for these matters. Moreover, it seemed that the people Audrey and the others needed to contact were just friends of the same age, and 99% of them couldn't even see a messenger. Audrey, on the other hand, had a "Grey Mist" communicator, so even later on, she wouldn't have much need for messengers.

Finally, Kurt obtained information about Auster, which Audrey said she got from a friend who worked for MI9.

This matter should have been handled by the Church of the Night, so why did MI9 get involved?

"Auster Sibylway's grandfather was an inherited viscount, whose title and lands were acquired through war. Then the family went bankrupt during his grandfather's later years, and the title was reduced to baron—the last bit of wealth was completely lost after his father, Yev Sibylway, became addicted to drugs."

"Finally, Auster joined an evil organization, was captured at Backlund Asylum, and is still imprisoned."

That was all the information Kurt had gathered—had the family fallen on hard times? Judging by the doctrines of the Nihilistic Cult, did Auster want to recreate the family's former glory? Suppressing his doubts, Kurt nodded and said, "Very good. Did Auster leave behind any real estate or other assets?"

Viscount Grelint, realizing he hadn't contributed much to this commission, said, "Now that we know which family he belongs to, leave the rest to me."

Kurt nodded in satisfaction, and in the end, Viscount Grelint bought three bottles of the magic potion, allowing Kurt to make a profit of £300.

On his way out of Queens, Kurt patted his bulging fanny pack and remarked, "Is this what it means to be a noble? Three bottles of invisibility potion, costing almost nothing, and selling for 300 pounds!"

Three invisibility potions for only 300 pounds—Mr. Kurt is so generous, Viscount Grelint thought smugly. Then he noticed Audrey's somewhat disdainful look, put away the potions, and chuckled, "Audrey, did you find out from Cons?"

On Monday, in Kurt's bedroom, Kurt, having just finished showering, came to his desk, took out a new round-bellied fountain pen, and moved aside the optical microscope that looked obviously outdated and rather bulky.

He began writing in Chinese the diary he would contribute that day, intending to include some useful talisman-making methods to induce Klein to chant his name.

Let me briefly mention those level 0 sealed items again, to lay the groundwork for the later levels 0-08, so he plans to include the method of concealing one's aura first.

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