Chapter 786: Goddess's Reward
Because of Klein's excellent "Clown" abilities, Ebner didn't detect his inner thoughts.
He pondered for a moment, signaled to Edwina with his eyes, and then left Danitz's dream.
Their shared experiences in the "Dream Labyrinth Tower" had fostered considerabletacit understanding, so Edwina naturally understood Ebner's meaning.
But this scene struck Danitz as somewhat amiss... When did the Captain ever exchange glances like that with anyone? What exactly happened between that pretty-boy detective and the Captain?
Nothing much happened, just acted as a couple for a few days... Klein, easily seeing through Danitz's thoughts, answered his question inwardly.
If I weren't Gehrman, I could comfort you... But unfortunately, my current persona is the "Mad Adventurer."
In Klein's view, a woman like "Vice Admiral Iceberg," hailing from the Church of Knowledge, would surely prefer someone learned, someone with whom she could discuss problems and progress together.
Roselle likely used a similar approach when pursuing Princess Isabella of Lenburg.
So, Danitz's hopes are truly slim... Conversely, Mr. Tower has great potential, even if he doesn't actively pursue it...
Just as Klein's mind wandered, Ebner returned to the dream and shook his head at Klein and Edwina, saying, "The people tailing him are employed by the Governor's Mansion; they know nothing."
He now possessed numerous means, making it easy to subtly extract information from low-Sequence individuals or even ordinary people.
But Danitz didn't even notice such low-level surveillance? Edwina, are your teachings too biased? Although he has mastered various languages containing power, in many respects, he's utterly failing!
Because Ebner didn't conceal it, Edwina roughly "read" the meaning in his eyes and decided that upon their return, she absolutely had to catch him up on his lessons.
"Should we investigate the Governor's Mansion?" Klein, maintaining Gehrman's demeanor, asked coolly.
"No need... The Governor of Bayam is a member of the Lari family. Due to the actions of that family's Baron previously, he cannot remain in this position and will be dismissed within half a month at most."
"Once he's gone, the problem will resolve itself. Until then, just don't actively show yourselves."
After speaking, Ebner glanced at Klein.
He vaguely guessed who the mastermind was, but being in Bayam, far from Lilith's, the Evernight Goddess's, and the God of Knowledge's sphere of influence, how could he actively provoke that entity? Naturally, he spoke evasively.
Moreover, this was Klein's problem, and a large number of "investors" were naturally concerned about it.
Klein was startled by his gaze, then recalled Yalolan's warning to him, and considering the divination results he received above the gray fog before going to Tosk, he suddenly understood.
The divination then showed that if I didn't go to Tosk, I would encounter great danger... Could this danger refer to the Governor's banquet?
Has someone detected the special aura on me, and is using the Governor's influence to deal with me?
With thoughts rapidly swirling, Klein made a decision and resolved to temporarily leave Bayam.
Next, as it was already very late, and Edwina was reluctant to expose that the "Golden Dream" had a "Teleportation Altar" connected to the "Fragrant Manor," following Ebner's suggestion, the four quietly left the monitored hotel and temporarily checked into a suite provided by the "Amyris Leaf Bar."
Klein, assigned a single room, immediately sealed it with his spirituality upon entering, then walked four steps counter-clockwise and ascended above the gray fog.
—He had heard someone praying to "The Fool" back at the hotel.
This crimson star is... Madam Daly? Did something happen to the Captain? Klein frowned, extending his spirituality.
Soon, he received the good news of Madam Daly's "pregnancy."
What is this? A "red invitation" that's unavoidable even in another world? After complaining, Klein's attention shifted to another matter Madam Daly reported:
The Evernight Goddess actually gave the Captain an oracle, asking "The Fool's" favored one to find a way to enter behind the Chanis Gate of St. Samuel Cathedral?
What does this mean?
Hmm... According to the images seen from Arrodes, the Antigonus family's notebook should be behind the Chanis Gate of St. Samuel Cathedral...
So, is this the Goddess's reward for the "Dream Labyrinth Tower" incident? Or a test?
Tapping the edge of the ancient long table with his finger, Klein pondered for a while, then remembered another important question:
Who exactly is that favored one? Is it "The World," or "Tower"?
After hesitating for another moment, Klein vaguely had a plan...
"However, I still need to confirm some things with Mr. Tower!"
Klein thought this, casting his gaze upon "Tower's" crimson star. He looked for a long time, and finally sighed, seemingly having made some decision, and extended his spirituality.
As early as in the Hall of Honesty, Klein had intended to have a good talk with Mr. Tower, but after entering the "Dream Labyrinth Tower," he never found the time, and the environment there was not suitable for discussing "transmigrators," so he had endured until now.
.....
In the adjacent room, Ebner, who had long fallen into a deep sleep, was currently dreaming a very fantastical dream.
In the dream, he was in a tranquil world filled with plants like moonflowers and night-scented herbs, surrounded by boundless darkness, and faintly permeated with the scent of "Daniel Pure Dew."
Somewhat muddled, he continued to walk through the darkness until his cheek touched something soft.
Then, his glasses were removed, and then put back on.
Just as Ebner, who seemed to have lost the ability to think, was about to ask a question, he suddenly felt his body plummet rapidly, and then he sat up in bed.
Although the dream was fantastical, it felt very real... Ebner pondered for a moment, extending his spirituality to the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, which was the entrance to the "Alvin's Quiz Labyrinth." To his surprise, he found that the 600,000 pounds he spent on two "miracles" had returned!
"Meaning, the reward given by the Goddess is 'reimbursement'? This is truly down-to-earth!"
Thinking about it carefully, in the original work, the Goddess had also reimbursed expenses for Her followers, just not in such a huge amount, so he felt relieved.
"At least I didn't make a request like solving 'constipation'..."
"However, since the Goddess can 'transfer money' in the 'Quiz Labyrinth,' it means She is most likely an authority holder! And I didn't see Her name in the previous four levels of authority, so She can only be the highest, Level Five authority holder!"
"That's right, to obtain the highest authority, answering questions is secondary; the key is to get 'Alvin Abraham's' permission..."
"And Alvin is currently in the Land of Night, and from the previous image I received, he most likely has a good relationship with the Goddess..."
"So, it's perfectly normal for the Goddess to have Level Five authority."
Just as he finished analyzing this, boundless gray fog appeared before Ebner's eyes, and he saw the image of "The World" requesting to meet him.
Ebner glanced at the next room with a strange expression, thinking: If you want to meet, why not just come knock on the door? Do you need such "high-tech" stuff as "The Fool's" communication? So... is this the showdown?