Mystery: The Undead Don't Die from Linking the Fire

Chapter 40 Obtuse Angles! I choose obtuse angles!

"If it's information in that area, I do know some."

Hugh's expression was complicated, but he quickly recovered and asked in a low voice, "However, I don't know if the information I have overlaps with what you need."

"I don't know much."

Ember admitted, "All I know is that the 'Lawyer' pathway is controlled by the royal family of the Solomon Empire in the Fourth Age, and I know almost nothing else about it."

"Then there must be no overlap."

Hugh took a deep breath and asked, "Do you know what the Sequence Path is that the Augustus family possesses?"

"arbitrator."

Yu Jin nodded slightly and replied.

The Augustus family is the royal family of the Kingdom of Rune, and the sequence pathway they possess is the 'Arbitrator'.

This information was actually provided to him by the Hanged Man at a previous tarot meeting.

"Yes."

Hugh nodded slightly and explained, "The sequence pathway controlled by the Augustus family is the 'Arbitrator,' so most of the extraordinary individuals in MI9, the intelligence agency affiliated with the military and the royal family, are of the 'Arbitrator' pathway."

He paused, then lowered his voice and said softly, "Including me, and my father, we all used the 'arbitrator' route."

"but……"

Hugh Deercha then changed the subject, "My ancestors held the title of Earl of the Palace, making us legitimate court nobles. My father also served as the commander of the Royal Guard and the chief of the Royal Guard, so my family knows some secret information about the Augustus family."

"For example, in addition to 'arbitrators,' the royal family also has 'lawyers' as a means of succession."

"Does the royal family have access to legal counsel?"

As if suddenly realizing something, Yu Jin pressed, "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Hugh nodded slightly and said solemnly, "I am absolutely certain that the royal family controls both the 'arbitrator' and 'lawyer' pathways; there is no mistake about that!"

"So, are they still royalty?"

Yu Jin's eyes flickered slightly.

From the very first day he arrived in the capital, he instinctively cast suspicious glances at the royal family.

But he has never had any evidence.

And now, Hugh's words seem to confirm some of his guesses.

Based on the information available so far, the royal family and the Black Emperor are definitely not separate.

But this information alone is far from enough.

Where is your father?

Yu Jin pressed on, "If possible, I would like to meet him."

"He's dead."

Hugh suddenly lowered his head and whispered, "Seven years ago, he was accused of participating in a rebellion and was ultimately sentenced to death by hanging, stripped of his title and fiefdom. My family fell into ruin as a result, and many members even disappeared without a trace."

To survive, we changed our surname and left East Turkshire. But I don't believe my father would rebel; his loyalty to the royal family was so great, even more so than his faith in a goddess! For…”

"stop."

Sensing her friend's growing agitation, Fors gently put her arm around Hugh's shoulder from behind and whispered, "It's okay, no matter what happens, I'll support you."

She and Hugh had known each other for a long time, but Hugh had never told her any of this.

Now, in order to help herself "pay off her debts," she has taken the initiative to reveal her past.

Fors knew that this past experience must have been extremely painful for Hugh.

"It's a pity to hear this."

Yu Jin glanced at the two who were gaining momentum and slowly said, "However, the information you provided is extremely valuable. What kind of reward do you require?"

"unnecessary."

Hugh took a deep breath, patted Fors's hand that was wrapped around him, and looked up at Ember. "But if possible, I hope you can provide Fors with a few more treatments."

"Sure, how many times exactly?"

Yu Jin nodded slightly and asked.

"How about three times?"

Xiu hesitated for a moment, then said tentatively.

The information she provided was already considered a kind of secret, but it wasn't exactly an exclusive secret.

Isn't three times a bit excessive?

"it is good."

Ember nodded calmly and said slowly, "I can provide her with three treatments for free, but the information you provided is far more valuable to me than sixty pounds. I can offer some additional compensation; you can choose."

"First, another year of free treatment."

"Secondly, I can provide you with some useful information."

"I choose number one... Waaaaah..."

"Choose the second option!"

Hugh chose the first option without hesitation, but before he could finish speaking, Fors covered his mouth and interrupted, "Let's make this clear first, if the information you provide is something we already knew, or if it's not worth 300 pounds, then it doesn't count."

"Can."

Ember hesitated for two seconds, then asked, "Do you know about role-playing?"

"Acting method?"

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.

"In the seven major churches, this is information that only those of mid-to-high-level extraordinary rank are qualified to possess. The key to it lies in:"

"It's not about mastering, it's about digesting."

"It's not digging, it's acting."

"The name of a potion is not just a symbol, but also an image, and even more so, a key to digestion."

"But while you're playing the role, you also need to remember that you're just playing a role."

Ember succinctly explained the key points of the acting method to the two, and Hugh and Fors immediately understood.

Although Ember didn't name names, they immediately realized that this role-playing technique was aimed at potions!

"I think this intelligence should be worth 300 pounds, right?"

"..."

Faced with Ember's question, Fors opened her mouth.

She originally wanted to extract some information and then claim that they already knew about it in order to get some information for free.

Who would have thought that Ember would provide such explosive information!

Fors lowered her head in frustration, realizing that she had no way to cheat!

"very good."

Seeing that the two did not raise any objections, Yu Jin nodded in satisfaction, and then said, "Besides that, I have one more request."

"A commission?"

Fors asked curiously, "What kind of request?"

I wrote a novel.

Yu Jin spoke up, "I hope Miss Fors can help me submit it to the publisher for sale, under your apprentice's name."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "If possible, it would be best if you could promote this book in your own book. In return, you'll keep half of the royalties from this book, how about that?"

This was an idea he had when he first met Fors.

It's just that I haven't had a chance to put it into practice yet.

After all, writing a book takes time.

Even if it's copied from fragments of memory.

"In my apprentice's name?"

Fors's expression was strange.

"Yes."

"Are you an apprentice?"

Thinking of the acting method that Ember had just revealed, Fors couldn't help but ask.

"Didn't you already know that?"

Yu Jin looked at her with surprise and asked in return.

"What the hell do I know!"