OBS Chapter 3687 The Sinner Appears
Chapter 3687 The Sinner Appears
Chapter 3687 The Sinner Appears
While Iluna was having lunch, Shad told her about the "three destinies":
"The Prophet's Association says 'Punish Evil' will be delivered to the island this weekend, so all you'll lack is 'Hero'. Candidates can forge their own destiny through Shangquan, which will also be an opportunity for you."
"What if I gain the power to punish evil or hope again?"
Iluna asked, and Luvia smiled:
"As long as you possess both of these, they will never appear again. After all, the essence of the Ring of Fate is a concept, just like a Ring Sorcerer will not obtain a Spirit Rune repeatedly."
While we don't yet know what will happen if we possess all three Rings of Fate, Audrey says her followers have found the hidden fragment of the poem on Green Lake Island. "There are three Fates," that much is certain.
After Iluna finished lunch, Shad decided to go and see the residence of Lady Halonin. Before Iluna arrived, Luvia and Bella had already performed a divination, and they both believed that this event was indeed unusual.
When Shade set off this time, he not only took Iluna with him, but Luvia also actively participated:
"I haven't exercised in a long time."
The commoner, Lady Halonin, according to the Baron, had lost her parents at a young age, but she completed her education locally with the help of relatives and her own hard work. Her former home was on an ordinary street in what is now the city of Timewheel, where Lady Valentine Halonin owned a small apartment, an inheritance from her parents.
The three disembarked from the carriage at the street corner and then walked towards their destination, "7 Lincoln Street." Shad used his magic, "Heart of Stone," but heard no heartbeat from inside the house. So, using his spatial teleportation ability, he directly brought Luvia and Iluna into the house.
There were obvious signs of habitation in the house, indicating that someone had been living there recently. While the subsequent inspection did not find any identification information for the occupants, the clothes in the closet and the toiletries in the bathroom suggested that a woman was the sole occupant.
In addition, a map of the city was found spread out on the table in the study, and news reports about the recent spate of "murder cases" were collected and placed in a cardboard box under the desk.
However, they found no spellcasting materials or items related to the Ringwitch.
"There's hair left in the bathroom, so I'm going to do another divination in this house."
Luvia said that Iluna was about to say that she was with Luvia and asked Shad to search the basement again when there was a knocking sound at the door.
The three immediately became serious. Shad, with his eyes closed, listened to his heartbeat again, then held up the number three, meaning there were three people outside. Luvia gently tossed a coin and telepathically informed Shad and Iluna:
"They are all ring sorcerers, but not enemies."
Xia De quietly approached the first-floor window, parted the curtains with his fingers to peek outside, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's Mr. Mortis and his group."
Although the three people outside weren't wearing masks, they were undoubtedly members of the [Clown Troupe]. However, Shad didn't open the door immediately. Instead, he led Luvia and Iluna out of the house first. A moment later, he walked alone down the street towards the three who were about to leave, thinking the house was empty.
"Hello."
He waved, and Mr. Mortis, who recognized Shad, immediately responded:
"It's been a long time. I didn't expect to see you here."
Mr. Mortis then left alone with Shad. The two exchanged information in a nearby alley before Shad said goodbye to the clowns and found Luvia and Iluna strolling around a clothing store a street away.
"They're not looking for Lady Halonen; they're here because of what happened on that street. When I first encountered the 'empty gun murder' incident involving the Infinite Serpent, the clowns were investigating Countess Waldek, who was connected to the mermaid. The Countess was killed by the Infinite Serpent, but the clowns didn't give up on that lead."
They recently discovered that Countess Waldeck had secretly sent letters to this street through a servant, but they didn't yet know which house they were addressed to, which is why they came here.
"But why did they just happen to knock on the door of 7 Lincoln Street? Their investigation method couldn't possibly be knocking on every door to confirm, could it?"
Iluna asked curiously.
"It was only during the survey of the residents that we found the situation at No. 7 to be rather unusual. The neighbors said that people had always lived in the house, but few people had seen the people inside going out. So Mr. Mortis and his colleagues wanted to visit the house in person to see for themselves, which is how they met us."
Shad reached out and took a beige wide-brimmed hat, placing it on Iluna's head. Luvia shook her head.
"Not suitable for Iluna."
"Also, Mr. Mortis told me that when the clowns were conducting preliminary investigations of this street yesterday afternoon, they encountered ring sorcerers from the [Society of Ten Thousand Numbers]. Those cultists who worship the god of probability seem to be looking for a relic nearby, so the clowns did not directly clash with them."
"They're all here."
Luvia said, putting the large beige hat back on her head, and then looked at herself in the mirror:
"It doesn't really suit me. That means we didn't come to the wrong place. Let me go do another divination. Shad, what do you think of this black hat?"
Luvia ultimately didn't buy any hats, and the three returned to the temporarily empty house. Using the hair she had found and the advantageous location, Luvia performed a divination, and the cards readily provided a conclusion:
"It is indeed Ms. Halonen who lives here. Do you see this card?"
She waved the "Grim Reaper" in her hand at Shad and Iluna:
"This person has recently caused the deaths of more than one person."
"Can we find her current location?"
Shad asked, and Luvia nodded:
"Although there is a strong influence of fate on her, fortunately we know very detailed information about her, hmm?"
Luvia looked at the cards in her hand with considerable surprise, then held up three fingers to Shad and Iluna:
"What do you mean? The other party is three miles away?"
Then the fingers turned into two. Shad and Iluna were startled, then immediately looked towards the door. The sound of keys jingling came from outside, and then the homeowner opened the door and came in.
"Lagray's Leap!"
Xia De grabbed the two girls beside him with both hands and left the house the moment they entered.
“You surround her from the outside, and I’ll hold her off from the inside. The snake-eyed pendant Bella gave me is already vibrating. This time we’ve chosen the right target. Since it’s her true form, we absolutely cannot let her escape. As soon as I find an opportunity, I’ll immediately press the mask the mermaid gave me onto her face.”
After speaking, Xia De returned to the house. The woman who had opened the door had already closed it again. After changing her shoes and entering the living room, she saw Xia De standing by the sofa, staring at her.
The woman who entered was none other than Ms. Halonen. Compared to the photograph provided by the Baron, she looked much more mature ten years later. Although her face shape and features were basically the same as in the photograph, she could definitely be described as "beautiful" now.
This wasn't due to mental influence or illusion; the thirty-something Valentine Halonin was genuinely beautiful, the kind of beauty that grew on you. She had previously made a deal with Mr. Snake, and it seemed that the snake had once again adeptly provided "help" to the mortal.
"It's really you."
Ms. Halonen was not at all surprised by Shad's appearance:
"I sensed your and your two companions' spiritual energy outside the house. Did they go to find other help? Or are they planning to surround me with you?"
She asked this question, and of course, Shad wouldn't answer it. At this moment, the two were less than ten meters apart. Shad could sense that the other person was not a ring sorcerer, but her mental strength and soul power were indeed astonishingly strong.
At the same time, he could also sense a sense of "inhumanity" emanating from her. Not having the Ring Sorcerer rank did not mean she was unable to use supernatural powers; her true form had clearly also embarked on a path of "not being human."
“Yesterday evening on Frostkissed Path, I hadn’t even taken you down the mountain before you left on your own. This visit is to check on your foot injury.”
"Shad said," the mature and beautiful woman replied with a smile.
"I asked you to look at it yesterday, but you wouldn't; now that I've left, you've come knocking on my door wanting to see it. Men, regardless of age or background, are all the same."
However, I admit that you are unlike any other man I've met. You are clearly more interesting. During our first meeting, I saw the twisted desires in your heart, which is why you scratched your face; during our second meeting yesterday, I realized that you like girls who admire you because they received your help, which is why you took the initiative to ask you for help.
But now I have a feeling that you don't actually like any particular type of girl; you only like pretty girls. Or rather, you like them all. That kind of desire is truly astonishing.
She chuckled softly in Shad's ear, like a gentle night breeze. The sinner, whom Iluna called a "lustful one," didn't give Shad a chance to retort, and immediately asked:
"Have you returned the necklace you dug out from under the cedar tree yesterday to its original owner?"
"Yes, the Baron also told me about your story with him. To be honest, the story made me feel very uncomfortable, even a little disgusted. Maybe it's because I didn't hear the complete story, but both you and the Baron in the story, your actions and thoughts are completely different from my personality."
Ms. Halonen looked at him inquisitively:
"I've met you twice. Although I can't say I know you very well, I can roughly tell what kind of person you are. Although you are insatiable, you seem to believe that sincerity can be reciprocated, and you think that feelings are one of the most important things in the world."
Young yet sincere, you're very similar to him in your younger days, except for a lack of fidelity. Perhaps after you've experienced more in life, tasted loss and regret, you'll understand him from back then.
Xia De didn't mind talking to her a bit more here; his real purpose was to stall for time. More contact would also give him a better understanding of what other tricks she had up her sleeve, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"And what about you? Can you tell me another version of the story? What exactly happened when the Baron fell from his horse more than ten years ago?"