Mystery: The Witch of Desire

Then, the party fell into a brief silence.

At this moment, Livre had a sudden thought and took the initiative to speak:

"Everyone, I'd like to know if anyone has the potion recipes and related materials for the Mystic Path Sequence 7 'Hermit' and the Diviner Path Sequence 8 'Clown'?"

Sequence 7? Sequence 8?

A hint of doubt flashed in Miss Justice's eyes. Miss Lover didn't seem like a low-sequence Beyonder, so why would she need these potions? Was she collecting them for someone else?

Mr. Hanged Man felt a chill run down his spine: The Secret Prayer! The Secret Prayer of the Aurora Society?

Only Klein, sitting at the head of the table, showed a satisfied expression, and the frequency of his tapping on the chair unconsciously increased.

This was a small request he made to his lover: to ask her to make some requests that he couldn't easily make in the Fool's mysterious and enigmatic persona during the tarot reading; in short, to act as her mouthpiece.

Miss Justice nodded gently in reply:

"I will keep an eye out for relevant formulas and materials for you, and if there is any news, we can trade here."

Mr. Hanged Man sneered.

He looked at Livre and said meaningfully:

“I heard that an Aurora Society ‘listener’ is searching for traces of the true Creator, which is what they call the ‘sanctuary’.”

He suspected that his lover might have some connection with the aurora, so he revealed this information to test the waters.

"The true creator?"

Chapter 150 The Arrest Begins

Miss Justice asked in confusion.

"That is an ancient being worshipped by many mysterious organizations and secret cults. They believe that the Creator has not completely died, and that His remaining core is the true Creator."

The Hanged Man paused, then continued:

"Since the Fifth Age, the true Creator has appeared in many forms, such as the 'Hanged Giant' and the 'Eye Behind the Curtain of Shadows.' Many people believe that when Emperor Roselle invented the Tarot, he referenced the image of the true Creator, which is why the 'Hanged Man' card came about."

At this point, he looked at Klein:

"Is what I said correct, Mr. Fool?"

Klein pondered for a moment, then chuckled lightly, saying with a hint of disdain:

"I prefer to call Him the Fallen Creator."

"The Fallen Creator... the Fallen..."

The Hanged Man and Justice chewed on the Fool's words, and were plunged into shock.

What resonated in their hearts was Mr. Fool's relaxed, natural, and nonchalant attitude.

That's an attitude of looking at people on equal terms!

If it weren't for the previous ritual experience, the Hanged Man might have thought the Fool was just bluffing, using self-aggrandizement to intimidate himself and others. But now, he's more inclined to believe that the Fool, even if not as powerful as the true Creator, is close to that level.

Livre, meanwhile, was trying hard not to laugh: Klein, Klein, you're such a good actor.

With a "the more the merrier" attitude, she stood up abruptly, placed one hand on her chest, and said respectfully:

"In the name of Mr. Fool, all depravity in the world shall be driven away!"

The Hanged Man and Justice were taken aback, then stood up and joined in the chanting:

"In the name of Mr. Fool, all depravity in the world shall be driven away!"

Klein's face twitched repeatedly, and his toes gripped the soles of his shoes in embarrassment.

Miss Lover, why are you making a fuss at a time like this? It's making me really embarrassed...

He forcibly suppressed his embarrassment and said in a deep voice:

"This matter is not urgent."

The Hanged Man then said with a slight smile:

“Mr. Fool, your description is indeed more accurate. According to our observations, among those extraordinary people who believe in the true Creator, no, the fallen Creator, the proportion who are out of control is far higher than normal, and most of the rest are also madmen.”

Justice, half sighing and half curious, spoke up:

"That sounds terrifying. Hmm, Mr. Hanged Man, Ms. Lover, could you tell me more about the various mysterious organizations and secret cults? I rarely have access to these things in my daily life, so I can only learn about them through you. I will pay you. What do you want?"

She was mainly speaking to the Hanged Man. Livre had already exchanged 1000 pounds for information from Miss Justice, and didn't have much valuable information at the moment.

The Hanged Man thought for a moment and said:

“I need a sum of money, 1000 pounds, preferably in non-consecutive banknotes, or a newly mined gemstone, calculated at the average monthly price on the Backlunds Jewelry Exchange.”

£1000? Is the Hanged Man jealous because I took £1000 last time? Miss Justice just took out £1000; even if she's rich, she can't come up with another £1000 in such a short time. For a single lady, £2000 is enough for a comfortable life!

"1000 pounds?" Miss Justice asked instinctively, then replied in a light and cheerful tone, "No problem, shall it be delivered to the same address as before?"

Judging from Miss Justice's tone, she seemed quite relaxed? Livre didn't hide the surprise in her eyes; the combined cost of these two intelligence reports was 2000 pounds…

The Hanged Man, who had already braced himself for being haggled over, remained silent for a full twenty seconds before continuing:

"Yes, the 'Warrior and Sea' bar on Pelican Street in the White Rose District of Pritzker, was given to the owner, Williams, who said it was for 'The Captain'."

“Okay.” Miss Justice leaned back slightly, adopting the posture of an “audience member.” “Mr. Hanged Man, you may begin.”

The Hanged Man glanced at the Fool, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly began to speak.

His story went on for a while, and Livre listened with great interest, discovering that Mr. Hanged Man actually knew quite a lot about the secret organization.

In the end, she realized there were a few things she needed to pay attention to:

I. The Morse Order is an ancient, secretive organization founded by those who saw the Profaned Tablets. In its early days, it worshipped an impersonal, hidden sage, was respected for its upright character, and was even known as a wizard. Now, the organization has completely fallen, and the true reasons are unknown. The most widely circulated theory is that the hidden sage it worshipped has awakened and transformed into a personified evil god.

Second, the Spiritual Church, which believes in death, and the Rose School, which enjoys bloody sacrifices, both originated in the Southern Continent. After the arrival of the colonial era, they were nearly wiped out by the Church of the Seven Gods, but they also spread to the Northern Continent as a result.

Third, the Psychological Alchemy Society is similar to the early Morse Asceticism, believing in an impersonal existence and that the human spirit can evolve everything.

Fourth, the Secret Order is the organization with the lowest activity frequency among all secretive organizations, and therefore the least understood by others. Every time they appear, it seems that they are only chasing or searching for something.

He also mentioned the Witch Cult, which, according to the Hanged Man, was also known as the Witch Family in the Fourth Age. At that time, they were few in number, surviving through bloodline reproduction, and they would kill the fathers of their children and abandon male infants, so all members were female. Of course, his explanation that all members of the Witch Cult were female is his own erroneous view.

After a moment's thought, Livre decided to use this information to exchange for some more reward. After all, even if she didn't tell, Miss Justice might find out from somewhere else in the future.

She cleared her throat and said:

"Regarding the Witch Cult, I can add one point: the reason why all their members are women is not because they would kill the father of a child and abandon the baby boy."

Upon hearing this, Miss Justice asked with some curiosity:

"Why is that?"

Livre smiled slightly and gave her answer in a slightly alluring tone:

"Because the Sequence 7 of the Witch Path is called the Witch, and all extraordinary individuals who ascend to the rank of Witch will become female, regardless of their original gender."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

Even the Hanged Man, who was initially dissatisfied with Livre's 'criticism,' fell silent, quietly savoring this shocking information.

After a long pause, Miss Justice looked at Mr. Fool Klein in surprise and asked somewhat stammeringly:

"Is this...is this true, Mr. Fool? I'm sorry, Miss Lover, it's not that I don't trust you, but this news is just too shocking."

Suppressing his inner shock, Klein tapped the table lightly and said:

“You can trust Miss Lover.”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yi gasped and exclaimed:

"Unbelievable, such a miraculous thing actually exists! This is truly amazing; extraordinary power can actually change a person's gender! Um... Miss Lover, I will remember this valuable knowledge as a reward for you."

Livre was pleased with Miss Justice's reaction and continued leisurely:

"As you've probably noticed, I have some grudges against the witch cult. If you have any intelligence or information about them, you can trade with me. Similarly, if you need the extraordinary characteristics of witches or potion recipes, you can also trade with me. Quite a few witches have already died at my hands."

She said this not only to pave the way for obtaining information about the witch cult later, but also to prevent them from guessing that she was also a witch.

After exchanging information for a while, Klein announced that the gathering was coming to an end, and the three of them stood up and bowed.

The next second, the figures of the three became illusory at the same time. However, Livre was surprised to find that after the figures of the Hanged Man and Justice shattered and disappeared, her own figure returned to normal and remained above the gray mist.

It seems Klein has something to say to me.

Livre stood up with great interest, bowed slightly forward, and said respectfully:

"Mr. Fool, is there anything else you wish to instruct me to do?"

Perhaps influenced by her role as an 'actor,' she has a strong interest in similar performances.

Klein rubbed his temples in exasperation.

"Miss, please stop teasing me. Let's talk about serious matters."

He continued with a serious expression:

"Last night, the informant from the Punisher team discovered Tris's whereabouts. Those impulsive musclemen immediately made a move on Tris, but Tris was very alert and had a strong ability to escape, so the capture operation failed. However, we have confirmed his approximate location through divination, and we will launch a raid tonight. This capture operation is also being carried out in conjunction with the Punisher and the Mechanical Heart."

Livre nodded thoughtfully:

“I’ve also received intelligence that Triss is indeed a member of the Witch Cult, and he has a close relationship with Lady Sharon. Have you reported Lady Sharon’s matter to the Night Watchers?”

Klein said with a solemn expression:

“I’ve already reported this to the captain, but Mrs. Sharon is very influential in Tingen. We can’t act rashly against her without solid evidence. While we plan to arrest Tris, we’ve already assigned an informant to investigate Mrs. Sharon. Of course, it would be even better if we could successfully capture Tris and extract evidence from him that Mrs. Sharon is a witch.”

Livre showed an approving expression:

"A reasonable arrangement. Where is Triss hiding?"

Klein tapped his fingers:

"Near Sotter Street in the West End, the exact location is yet to be determined and requires further investigation."

“Understood.” Livre nodded slightly. “I will put a mirror in the mailbox of the restaurant across from Blackthorn Security Company. With that mirror, we can maintain some contact.”

Klein nodded slightly:

"No problem, I don't have much spiritual energy left. That's all for now. See you in the West District tonight."

"As you wish, Mr. Fool."

Livre stood up with a smile, and gave a slight bow in a very proper manner, which made Klein's toes curl up in disbelief.

However, before cutting off contact, Klein suddenly thought of something.

He stared intently at Livre, and asked with some confusion:

"Is it true that what you just said about becoming a woman through the Witch Path advancement sequence 7?"

Livr smiled broadly:

"It's true, this information is absolutely accurate."

Upon hearing this, Klein was caught in a dilemma. After a long while, he asked tentatively:

"So before, were you...?"

Livre giggled a few times, revealing a sly expression:

"This information also requires payment to obtain."

Klein was speechless for a moment, then quickly raised a finger and severed the connection with the star cluster represented by Livre. Instantly, Livre's figure vanished like fragments.

Just as Klein was about to leave the gray fog himself, he inadvertently came into contact with a nearby illusory star.

Just then, he suddenly sensed a faint, indistinct "pleading" within that deep red!

"A plea? This plea doesn't come from the Hanged Man or justice, but from someone else!"

Klein's spirits lifted, and he let his spirituality spread, touching the deep red mass.

A blurry, distorted image suddenly appeared before his eyes. In the haze, he could vaguely see a brown-haired boy kneeling on the ground, praying in front of a pure crystal ball.

The boy was wearing black bodysuits, the style of which was completely different from the common styles in the Kingdom of Rune, and also quite different from the traditional clothing of foreign countries such as the Fusak Empire and the Republic of Intis that Klein had seen in magazines.

His surroundings were dim and dilapidated, occasionally illuminated by flashes of light, but he could not hear the rumble of thunder or the sound of raindrops.

In the scene, the boy clasped his hands together against his forehead, his body hunched forward, and he was praying for something. His deep voice hummed and lingered in Klein's ears.

Klein listened attentively, but discovered an embarrassing fact:

He couldn't understand what the other person was saying; it was a language he had never encountered before!