Secret: The years I served as a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 375: Future Plans
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"Dear Mr. Azik:
"Since September, the temperature in Backlund has been getting lower day by day. Recently, we can already see elderly people wearing gloves when going out.

"Just like last year, fog has begun to cover the city. Today's fog is much thinner than in previous years. Although I use this tone to comment, in fact, I have only been in Backlund for less than two years. The control of air pollution is definitely not something that can be completely successful in one or two years. It takes at least five years. Fortunately, the pungent smell in the air has become much less, and my vampire friends are very satisfied with the weather conditions.

"But it is clear that the change in fog is not just caused by air pollution control, because even Backlund's strange cloudy weather has been affected, and the number of sunny days has increased significantly. Perhaps you can think of some of the reasons.

"I wonder if you have been doing well in the Southern Continent recently?

"Affected by the big event that just ended last week, which you and I both know, the situation in the northern continent has become very dangerous and unstable. After that incident, the church and the royal family now seem to have begun to gradually relax their control over the extraordinary. People have become enthusiastic about the extraordinary and yearn for those extraordinary powers. The Lord of Storms, now He should be called the God of Thunder and Truth. The authority of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom has been obtained by Him. He is now the true god of Loen and the surrounding countries, and his status exceeds that of the Church of the Night. The royal family has also made great efforts in the spread of faith, and actively publicized the king's distribution of relief food and visits to orphanages for condolences. George III's reputation is growing day by day, haha.

"In addition, Intis suffered heavy losses in the God War, and small countries such as Renburg, Segar, and Masi announced their annexation into the Kingdom of Loen, which suddenly expanded the territory by one third. The enthusiasm of the people is gradually rising, and people are full of trust in the God of Thunder. The atmosphere in Backlund was only depressed for a while, and then the social institutions started to operate again under the call of King George III.

"Another welcome change is that more and more students, postmen, and skilled workers are buying bicycles, and the number of horse-drawn carriages on the streets has decreased significantly, which means that horse manure and its pervasive smell will gradually withdraw from the ranks of the leaders of Backlund's air quality. Of course, they still occupy a very important position. You know, those gentlemen and ladies who think they are of status will not lower their taste at will. However, from what I have observed, the little ones in their families are gradually becoming interested in bicycles.

"Now Rune is gradually coming back to life, emitting a breath of vitality and energy that cannot be ignored.

“Mr. Azik, I am a little confused because of this.

"As I told you in my previous letter, King George III of Loen is a cruel, cold-blooded tyrant who hides himself under the guise of a people-friendly king. In order to become a god, he sacrificed his own children and his own people in units of years and tens of thousands. He did things that I cannot tolerate or forgive, but the gods still acquiesced to him. If someone like him becomes a god, I will completely lose hope in the gods. That's what I think.

“However, after experiencing this massive war of gods, I shamefully began to waver.

"Before the God War, I was hesitant because I was worried that assassinating the king during the war would cause instability in the country. But now, I'm beginning to think that it would be a good thing for the Loen Empire to have one more true god in the future. There is no truly safe place in this world, and more power can at least resist foreign enemies. According to the reply from my friend in Intis, the tragic situation over there is so tragic that it is frightening.

"If saints can die in the blink of an eye, how many ordinary people would have died?
“Perhaps it is not an exaggeration to say that only one out of ten survives, but this is the current situation in Intis.

Klein stopped writing, pinched his brows, and let out a breath.

In the corner of his study there was a shadow that not even light could penetrate. Upon closer inspection, one could see a person sitting on a chair with a cross in front of him, praying with his eyes closed.

The Dark Saint, who was temporarily hiding in Dwayne Dantes's mansion, was praying without distraction. After a while, the flesh on the back of his hand holding the cross suddenly began to wriggle. The Dark Saint opened his eyes and said to Dwayne Dantes' back:

"Property worth three thousand pounds is ready, with nearly two thousand pounds in cash, as well as some precious metals and jewelry, which will have a premium."

"If your messenger is unwilling to accept the goods in kind, I will ask them to sell these precious metals and jewelry."

Finished collecting? The efficiency is quite high. The bases in Backlund are basically gone, and more than 3,000 gold pounds worth of property can be collected within a week... Klein paused and nodded as he was about to continue writing:

"He wants to collect gold coins. Sorry for the trouble."

"it is good."

The messenger must have taken the gold coins and valuables for other purposes. Maybe she would provide them to her organization or younger generations as he thought. If only the gold coins and banknotes were circulated, it would not attract other people's attention. However, if real objects were used, the traces of circulation would increase, and there would be a risk of exposing one's identity... Klein put this matter behind him. Since the Dark Saint had finished praying, he asked:
"Can we still contact Intis members now?"

His tone was already familiar.

The Dark Saint nodded slightly. "We have restored contact initially and found Ms. D. Fortunately, nothing happened to her. Right now, Intis is in ruins and our church has lost a lot of talent, especially low-sequence ones. The Steam Church is going to take this opportunity to overhaul the city, modifying everything from the layout to the sewer system, and also adding the power system. We are short of manpower everywhere."

The power system... Klein was in a trance for a moment.

He looked into Klein's eyes and said meaningfully:
"X, I plan to go to Intis as soon as the situation stabilizes. The two countries have completely torn their relations apart. Backlund no longer needs a saint to risk stationing there."

The study room was shielded from sound. After hearing this, Klein was silent for a while. He slowly put down the pen in his hand, turned around and faced the Dark Saint, and asked seriously:
"But, in this case, perhaps you will need a hidden agent who can keep in touch with the movements of the upper class in Loen at any time."

The Dark Saint frowned:
"Yes, but we have more suitable candidates. The Lord's followers come from all walks of life and the civilian class. They are more secretive. X, forgive me for being blunt, but your idea is too dangerous. Your identity is also very conspicuous. And as a person favored by God, you don't need to take such a risk."

Because Benson and Melissa are still here, Miss Audrey is still here, Leonard, Fors, and Xio are all still here. If I leave and can't provide help immediately, they may die just like that... Life is too fragile, even for Beyonders. Klein had mixed feelings in his heart, but he didn't intend to say even a word of these.

He knew that with his status, the Aurora Club would definitely be willing to take Benson and Melissa away, and they would definitely be treated well in Intis and live a good life. But he didn't need to say it out loud, and there was no need to add weaknesses and liabilities to himself out of thin air.

It is most reassuring when the people you care about are around you, or even within your sight.

Klein raised the corner of his mouth and smiled at the Dark Saint:
"Yes, I know. It's definitely dangerous for me to do this, but I can send back more important news as soon as possible."

"Sir, you have also managed a manor, so you should know that a lot of intelligence and news are quietly circulated among the nobles. Their social interactions are very important. A look or a small gesture from the earl and the general can replace countless words."

The Dark Saint opened his mouth, thought about it, and finally nodded, confirming Klein's statement.

Seeing that his persuasion was effective, Klein took advantage of the situation and pursued:
"There are indeed many people in the Aurora Club who are more secretive and professional than me, but can they enter the circle of nobles? Can they become friends with these people? Can they have the opportunity to participate in these social gatherings and dances, big and small?"

The Dark Saint frowned:
"But even so, there is no need to put a saint at risk. X, as we can see from the war between gods, although we are revered by ordinary people and have obtained divinity, we are actually very weak."

The corners of Klein's mouth rose again: "Yes."

“If you are discovered, you may not even be able to save your spirit.” The Dark Saint reminded again.

"I know."

"Even so, you still want to stay in Backlund and pass on information for us?" The Dark Saint was horrified, and then he made a cross on his chest with an extremely serious expression. "X, I never thought that you were such a selfless person. I want to sincerely apologize to you. I actually doubted your piety and loyalty to the Lord before, and thought that your faith was not firm enough."

Klein wanted to dig his toes into the ground. He laughed and said:

"No, you are doing this for the Lord and the church. I will not be angry about this."

The Dark Saint was even more moved. After praising the True Creator several times, he changed his absent-minded look and said, "I already understand your determination and courage. I will not persuade you anymore. If possible, I hope to help you to the best of my ability."

Okay, that's what I've been waiting for! Klein was secretly delighted, then he coughed and said seriously:
"You're too polite. You don't have to be like this. We are all compatriots working for the Lord. If possible, I hope the organization can help me improve my strength... It's like this. I have digested the Sequence 4 potion and can be promoted to Sequence 3 at any time."

The Dark Saint was stunned.

The Dark Saint showed an expression as if struck by lightning: "Only two months! You have already digested your Sequence 4 potion?!"

Klein coughed again. He almost thought that the Dark Saint had realized that he was ambushing him. But if he thought about it carefully, it wasn't a big deal. For an organization like the Aurora Society, as long as you are pious to God and have abilities, it is only natural that the organization's resources will be tilted towards you. Klein nodded and said with a smile:

"Just good luck."

"Good luck is not the basis for digesting magic potions, unless you are a 'monster'." The face of the Dark Saint still had a trace of surprise and shock. He shook his head, "The one favored by God is indeed extraordinary. Praise the Lord."

Klein also said: "Praise the Lord."

"Since you have made such a decision and have similar ideas, I will help you contact Intis." The Dark Saint gradually returned to his usual state. "Didn't I tell you before? The Secret Society has joined us, so there should be no shortage of materials and formulas."

"Yes, you said that."

"Then don't worry, I will help you get this done, and I will try my best to help you get more." The Dark Saint said thoughtfully, "After all, we are in great need of low-level and high-end combat power now. If someone can be promoted, it would be great."

“Okay, thank you for your help.” Klein was feeling excited. He couldn’t wait to take a look at the Ancient Scholar’s ​​recipe and ritual requirements.

Now that he has a lot of connections, it would be best if he could exchange his merits for potion materials. At worst, it would be much easier to find them than before. It's a pity that the contribution made by the "Fool" in the God War cannot be directly transferred to him... Although Zaratul is very disturbing, the power of "bringing things from the past to the present" that he showed in the secret town is really fascinating.

Maybe you can also take out Coke, fast food, or even a game console?
Klein waited for a moment, then turned back and continued to think about the letter he had not yet finished.

Klein wrote down whatever he thought of. He immediately picked up his pen and prepared to tell Mr. Azik the news.

"Mr. Azik, I have good news to tell you. Because of my previous good luck and my adventures, I have digested my Sequence 4 potion and am now ready to be promoted to Sequence 3 'Ancient Scholar'."

He thought about it and felt that the more information about the promotion, the better, so he added: "Without troubling you, I hope to get more information about this sequence."

"Before the war of gods began, during this period of time, I lived a normal life. I went to St. Samuel Church and the Loen Charity and Student Aid Fund several times a week, participated in their activities, donated cash continuously, occasionally watched horse racing, watched drama performances, enjoyed symphonies, went to the club to play cards, played golf, and held or attended banquets, dances, and salons on weekends.

Klein thought for a few seconds, smiled bitterly, and decided not to mention Mr. Dwayne Dantès' increasingly strange reputation and the fact that other nobles wanted to please him by giving him maids in a veiled or covert way.

This is really hard to talk about.

"I forgot to tell you that I have bought a manor outside Backlund while the land is cheap. It originally belonged to the family of Duke Negan and is called 'Mei Ge'. It has its own high-quality vineyards and winery, as well as a large area of ​​woods and fields for planting and hunting. Its main house is a square with one long side missing. It has four floors and a large number of rooms. I walked around for a while and walked more than 10,000 steps before leaving the hall. At the same time, it also has a large number of sculptures, paintings, decorations and exquisite tableware. It is as magnificent as a palace.

“Haha, after the God War, many nobles and wealthy people began to transfer their property and food to the manors on the outskirts of the city, causing the prices of land and manors on the outskirts of the city to rise a lot. Fortunately, I had already bought them before the God War.

“Perhaps my description is a bit exaggerated. After all, I have never seen a real palace. This is also the first manor I own. I still remember that when I was in Tingen, my brother, sister and I lived in a rented house with only two rooms. We had to fall asleep every day smelling the smell of coal.

"This was introduced by Major General Qonas Kilger, and it cost me 20,000 gold pounds in total. You don't have to worry about my financial situation. I didn't suffer any losses, and I even found opportunities to sell some magical items. I currently have more than 17,000 pounds in cash, nearly 10,000 pounds in gold bars, a real estate estate that is constantly appreciating in value, and a lot of gold coins, soles, and pennies.

“I don’t think I’ve introduced you to Major General Qonas Kilger yet.

"I once investigated the witch sect's help to George III in human trafficking. Through Vice Admiral Disease Tracy, I tracked down their accomplice, the Mad Captain. But when I found the Mad Captain, he had already been killed.

"After a long period of investigation and the traces left at the scene, I finally determined that the 'Mad Captain' was most likely killed by Major General Qonas Kilger. He may be a demigod of the 'Lawyer' path, and I must be careful when dealing with him.

"Besides that, I am quite satisfied with Meige Manor. I have sent my former personal butler Richardson to be the manor's butler. It is already autumn, and I will soon invite guests to spend a pleasant weekend there. I hope Richardson can be well prepared.

“When he came back to report to me, he encountered the God War and had to be locked up in the shelter with me. It was really unfortunate.

“Hopefully Backlund can be better than before.

"The 'magic mirror' I mentioned before was taken away along with the Steam Church's evacuation last month. Fortunately, it gave me a communication symbol before it left. When I need it, I can still go to Sefirah Castle and contact it.

"After experiencing the sudden incident with Amon, it had a different view on leaving the Steam Church. It seemed to have decided to stay for a while longer, thinking it would be safer. It even wanted to show its harmfulness and become a '1' level seal. I have to say, its thinking always surprises me.

Having written this, Klein breathed a sigh of relief. After reading it up and down, he raised his hand and rubbed his forehead.

"Backlund is getting windy now. It's already a bit cold at the beginning of September. I happened to hear that a lawyer friend I used to know was worried about having to take leave in advance so that he could take his grandmother to a warmer place in the south for recuperation. However, this is a good thing for the environment. Compared to smelling the smell of smoke, coal and horse manure, I think everyone would prefer to breathe a breath of cold and fresh air.

"I look forward to your reply. Enclosed with this letter is Backlund's popular scented tea. I hope you like it."

"Your eternal student, Klein Moretti"

He put away his pen, folded the letter paper, picked up a paper bag beside him, and walked out of the study to another empty room. He then played the messenger's harmonica and summoned Renette Tinicole, who was holding four heads.

Renette looked at him, waiting for him to hand her the letter.

Klein simply greeted Him, then handed over the letter and gold coins. A head bit it gently and disappeared from his sight with the letter.

After finishing these things, he returned to the study. The Dark Saint was still there, not interested in what Klein had just done.

"Next, I'm going to attend an afternoon tea party."

Enuni, the personal servant, took Klein's coat and hat from the hanger and helped him put them on. While accepting the help of the secret doll, Klein said to the Dark Saint, "It will take several hours to come back. You can leave at any time, or continue to rest here."

"I'll leave right away." The Dark Saint stood up, and the impression given to people was that a shadow suddenly became thinner and longer. "Staying here will leave traces of mysticism. I'm going to stay in another safe house. This is for you."

He threw out a secret prayer communication spell, and Klein reached out to catch it.

"I'm leaving." After he said that, he disappeared into the corner silently, and no one knew where he left from.

Klein didn't investigate further and put the talisman into his pocket. He put on his clothes, picked up his cane and walked out of the study. He looked out the window and saw that the butler Walter had already stopped the carriage outside the door. The servants were holding umbrellas along the way, waiting for their employers to go out at any time.

It's really superior. He shook his head and went downstairs and out.

The carriage was very stable. After about twenty minutes, Klein arrived at the East Balam Veterans Club. Congressman Macht was already waiting for him there.

Seeing his friend coming, Congressman Macht came up enthusiastically, and the two of them shook hands with Dawn and gave each other a small hug with the same joy of surviving a disaster.

"My wife and daughter were in the same shelter with you at the time. Hazel hasn't recovered from her illness yet, so thank you for taking care of her," the congressman said with a smile.

"No, Miss Hazel is very calm and outstanding. She has always stayed by your ladyship's side. She is sensible and obedient."

Klein also smiled and greeted him. The two walked into the club side by side, with two personal servants following closely behind their employer, holding umbrellas.

As he spoke, Klein felt the atmosphere around him was a little subtle. He echoed Senator Macht's joy at surviving the disaster while keeping an eye on his surroundings. He saw a few familiar nobles or military members peeking at him with a lukewarm look on their faces.

Because the southern continent had also encountered some dangers, and perhaps also because Rune was now confident again.

Klein shook his head and turned away from those people. He turned around and asked Congressman Macht, "What's going on today?"

Senator Macht's expression became a little fanatical. He lowered his voice and said, "Dantes, do you know anything about 'extraordinary'? You are more informed than me. You should have known that there are really special abilities in this world, and they are very powerful!"

Klein nodded.

The congressman looked around and said, "The big shots have released some incredible news, saying that His Majesty the King will demonstrate the power of miracles at the collective mourning ceremony for the victims next week, and repair the damage to the entire Backlund in one fell swoop."

The power of repair? Now that Feifan has let go, I’m still a little uncomfortable… Klein was a little curious and was about to speak when he suddenly froze.

repair?

Which method has the power to directly repair items? Even a craftsman cannot repair the entire Backlund in one day!
Besides, there aren't any high-sequence craftsmen in Backlund right now!
Could this be a miracle?
Zaratul is in Backlund!

TBC
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