My clone invades all realms

Chapter 66 Determining the Timeline

"The Black Order?"

Luo Ya's voice carried a question, and this reaction was just right for a resident of a remote town.

The name of the Vatican is known to almost everyone here, but the Black Order is indeed an unfamiliar term.

The organization's very existence is a secret.

Nominally affiliated with the Papacy, but in reality an independent armed group with only one goal: to fight against demons and the Noah race.

To prevent ordinary people from being drawn into this despair, all their actions were carried out in the shadows.

"An organization that exists to fight against demons."

There was a solemnity in Ketinso's voice that belonged to his duty.

To become an exorcist means to carry something on one's back.

"That sounds really great."

Luo Ya's tone was full of admiration, then, as if remembering something, he asked naturally.

"Lord Kristinsor, do you know a man named Allen Walker?"

"Who?"

Kertinso couldn't recall the name and looked puzzled.

Luo Ya ignored the other party's reaction and continued to provide more information.

"I once heard a traveler mention him. He was also an exorcist, a white-haired boy with strange red markings on his left eye."

After listening, Keldin immediately gave his judgment.

"That must be a scammer."

Kettingsor's tone was very certain.

"In this era, there are many scumbags who take advantage of people's fear of demons, impersonating clergy or exorcists to swindle money. The real exorcists are all recorded in the cult's register, and each one is verifiable."

"Yeah?"

Luo Ya nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

The timeline has been confirmed.

Allen Walker, the key figure of the future, had not yet stepped into the Black Order's doors.

This means that the story has not yet officially begun.

This gave Roya ample time.

Kertinso didn't notice Roya's momentary hesitation and led him to the only relatively clean inn in town.

This is Kertinso's temporary base.

As soon as the two walked in, the hotel owner behind the counter stood up.

"Exorcist, you're back."

The boss's gaze immediately fell on Luo Ya, his eyes darting away, and his body instinctively shrinking back.

He clearly knew Roya as well.

Kertinso didn't explain, he just nodded and led Roya up the creaking wooden stairs.

The room is on the second floor.

As soon as the door was pushed open, a smell of paper and dust wafted out.

The room was cluttered with things—books, documents, maps—piled haphazardly on the table, chairs, and even the floor.

Luo Ya's gaze swept across the table, and he casually picked up a stack of papers from the table.

The top section lists names, followed by home addresses and brief descriptions of relationships.

Roya asked, "Exorcist, what is this?"

Kertinso glanced at the lists and sighed.

"We need to find the demon. Many people have gone missing in this town, and we've confirmed that the demon is hiding among the townspeople. This is a list of all the town's residents."

Are you planning to confirm them one by one?

Luo Ya put the list back on the table; the edges of the papers were already curled.

"This is the only clumsy way we can do it."

Kertinso also looked somewhat helpless; he lacked effective detection methods.

"The town mayor couldn't provide any suspicious candidates either."

No, the mayor gave the answer.

That person was none other than Roya.

After thinking for a few seconds, Roya said, "If the goal is simply to find demons, perhaps we could start by investigating those who are withdrawn and live in seclusion."

"People like this don't communicate with outsiders and their whereabouts are mysterious. Even if they disappear, it's difficult for them to be discovered immediately. Aren't they more likely to be replaced by demons?"

Kertinso paused for a moment.

He pondered Roya's words carefully.

That makes sense.

My thoughts suddenly became much clearer.

Then, Ketinso looked at Roya with a scrutinizing gaze.

"You seem to know a lot about the habits of demons."

"It's just hearsay."

Luo Ya shrugged indifferently.

"Isn't that how it's always written in stories? Monsters always like to prey on those who don't fit in."

Luo Ya's gaze swept around the room, finally settling on the single bed that was only big enough for one person.

So, where am I sleeping tonight?

After all that fuss, it was completely dark outside.

Kertinso then realized the problem and scratched the back of his head.

"Oh, I forgot—I should have booked a room for you first."

He focused all his energy on the task at hand, completely neglecting such details of life.

Without saying a word, Luo Ya turned around and walked towards the door.

"Where are you going?"

"Kertinso asked instinctively."

"Book a room."

Roya's voice came from the doorway.

As for money, Luo Ya never worries.

The authority of God, the "treasure," contains many other things but a great deal of treasure.

A single gold coin would be enough for Roya to live here for a year.

Luo Ya's figure disappeared at the top of the stairs.

downstairs.

Luo Ya walked to the counter. The hotel owner sat upright, not daring to meet Luo Ya's gaze.

Without saying a word, Luo Ya lightly tapped his finger on the countertop.

A gold coin, gleaming with pure luster, traced a path under the oil lamp and came to a steady stop in front of the shopkeeper.

The boss's eyes widened instantly.

He had never seen such pure gold in his entire life.

"One room."

Yes! Yes!

The boss's attitude changed completely. He hurriedly picked up a key and respectfully handed it to Roya.

"Right next door to the exorcist!"

Luo Ya took the key, didn't look at the boss again, and turned to walk back up the stairs.

The room wasn't big, but it was fairly clean.

Luo Ya didn't turn on the light; he simply walked to the window and pushed open the wooden window.

Moonlight streamed in.

The entire town was shrouded in a cold, silvery light; the streets were deserted and lifeless.

Rumors of a demon committing murder hung over the town like an invisible shadow, making it hard for the town to breathe.

"What a sad world."

Luo Ya stared blankly at the view outside the window.

The Millennium Earl used human souls as the material to create demons.

The prerequisite is that the deceased's name must be called by the person who is closest to and misses the deceased the most.

Passionate love and deep longing—these most precious human emotions—became the bait that led to tragedy here.

Using the hands of the one you love most, you turn the deceased into a weapon of slaughter.

Then the deceased, transformed into demons, kill their beloved who calls out to them, don their human skin, and continue to disguise themselves in human society.

The demons that slaughter humanity are born from humanity's most fervent emotions.

There couldn't be a more ironic setup.

Luo Ya's thoughts drifted away into the night.

Just then.

"ah!!!"

A piercing scream shattered the deathly silence of the town.

Almost at the same time.

"Bang!"

The door to Roya's room was flung open with tremendous force and slammed heavily against the wall.

Kristinso appeared in the doorway, his gaze fixed on Roya by the window.

"Come with me."

Although it is dangerous to bring an ordinary person to the scene, Luo Ya's suspicion has not yet been cleared.