Chapter 1042: Plan From a Different Angle

After a few seconds, Sharron calmly replied to Klein, "It's not bait,

but a ploy to lure them out."

Just as Klein was about to ask what the difference was, Maric explained

in detail, "Back when we were pursued by the Rose School of Thought, we

discovered that they had quite a number of members in Backlund. However,

due to our lack of strength and our fear of traps, as well as to not

attract the attention of the Church, we didn't take any action against

them.

"This time, we plan on attacking one of the more important ones. We'll

deliberately miss some out, allowing the hidden ones to secretly escape

and pass the information to the Rose School of Thought's

person-in-charge in Backlund.

"In secret, the Sanguine's demigod will be watching them. Through the

message chain, they will find the person in charge. That person must be

a key member of the Rose School of Thought.

"Once he's killed or even captured, we'll take the next step in our

operation based on the information we manage to obtain."

*That's more reasonable. The main point is to use your own understanding

of the Rose School of Thought to create a plan instead of using yourself

as bait. That's a way to effectively control the situation and not

destroy Backlund...* Klein nodded gently and said, "If that's

the case, I can participate."

He didn't say that he needed to think about it or return to confirm the

level of danger. This was because this matter wasn't something that

needed to be done anytime soon for Sharron and the Sanguine. When he

divined problems, he could always call it off as a participant.

"What kind of payment do you need?" Maric's standing posture relaxed as

he asked.

Klein smiled.

"If there aren't any accidents the entire time, I wish to receive one

instance of free assistance from Ma'am Reinette Tinekerr. If I have to

involve myself in the operation, I can always add the condition of

having priority on the spoils of war.

"You can discuss this with Ma'am Reinette Tinekerr before writing to

tell me the answer."

In fact, he was still a little puzzled. He believed that with such a

plan, there was no need to seek him out. With Miss Messenger hiding in

the shadows, it was enough to prevent any accidents that Sherlock

Moriarty could deal with!

"There's no need." Sharron, with her exquisite looks and pale face,

shook her head gently like a doll. "I can agree to it now."

Has she already discussed it with Miss Messenger? Klein

thought for a few seconds and honestly asked, "Then why don't you

directly ask Miss Reinette Tinekerr for help to prevent any accidents

from happening?"

Sharron's hair remained motionless as though bound tightly by the petite

bonnet. She replied in an ethereal and fleeting voice, "'She' doesn't

wish for the Sanguine to discover 'Her' existence."

Is that so... Klein deliberated for a moment and raised

another question:

"You advocate temperance, so why are you seeking out the key members of

the Rose School of Thought?

"Is revenge not within the limits of temperance?"

Sharron looked at him with her blue eyes and said, "In recent decades,

the Rose School of Thought has been trying its best to let the Mother

Tree of Desire descend into the real world. This will bring about an

unimaginable disaster.

"In addition, Teacher also desires 'Her' body to be complete."

*If the Mother Tree of Desire were to descend into the real world, it

would be an unimaginable disaster for me... However, what has this got

to do with the completeness of Miss Messenger's body? Her---"Her" body

was once torn apart and is being held by different key members of the

Rose School of Thought? Or can the bodies High-Sequence Beyonders of the

same Sequence and their characteristics be made into a part of "Her"

through some ritual?* Klein mumbled inwardly as he probed, "Is

Abomination Sequence 1 of the Mutant pathway?

"Then what are Sequence 2 and Sequence 3?"

He had asked Miss Sharron the first question before, but he had only

received a vague answer.

Sharron answered without any hesitation. She didn't speak too fast, but

her voice remained ethereal and inhuman.

"I wasn't too sure about it in the past. Now I can confirm that Sequence

1 is Abomination, Sequence 2 is Ancient Bane, Sequence 3 is Cursed

Artifact but is now known as Disciple of Silence."

*Does that mean that you weren't certain when I asked you the last time?

That is to say, when you summoned Miss Messenger and reunited with

"Her," you managed to learn more secrets?* Klein nodded in

enlightenment.

"I have no more questions. After confirming the time for the operation,

write to me."

"Thank you." Sharron once again floated up and bowed.

Maric pressed his hand to his chest and slightly bent his back.

"There's no need." Klein stood up from the high stool and wore his top

hat with a smile.

This time, without a smacking sound, scarlet flames rose and engulfed

him.

Under the night sky, countless lights silently lit up in Backlund, as

though they were stars that were covered in clouds descending upon the

land.

With the few "stars" twinkling, Klein returned to the rental apartment

at the periphery of East Borough.

After changing his clothes and preparing to return to North Borough's

Böklund Street, he heard a series of illusory pleas.

It was from a man.

After nodding in thought, Klein immediately took four steps

counterclockwise and arrived above the gray fog. He extended his

spirituality towards the constantly expanding and shrinking crimson

star.

As he expected, this corresponded to The Moon Emlyn.

The vampire who was already become a Viscount prayed sincerely,

"Honorable Mr. Fool, I wish to apply for a mini-gathering that includes

me, Mr. Hanged Man, Ma'am Hermit, Miss Justice, Mr. World..."

*To Emlyn, these people are the Tarot Club's representatives in

intelligence, experience, and knowledge... Poor Leonard...*

Klein chuckled silently as he leaned back into his chair and agreed to

Emlyn's request.

Above the grayish-white fog, inside the ancient palace.

Five dark red beams of light appeared on both sides of the long bronze

table, forming different figures.

"Mr. Moon, has the Sanguine's plan been finalized?" Audrey greeted

everyone before asking with interest.

Emlyn surveyed the area and frankly said, "Yes, the detailed plan is

this. Through two temperance faction members who escaped from the Rose

School of Thought..."

He recounted the plan Sharron had described to Sherlock Moriarty from a

different angle to The World Gehrman Sparrow and company. When he was

done, he said, "If we can obtain effective information, we Sanguine plan

on seizing the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Rose

School of Thought's headquarters. We hope to take an important item from

them."

"What important item?" Cattleya asked curiously.

This was an item that could spur an ancient faction into an attempt on

attacking a secret organization's headquarters. It definitely wasn't

simple!

"Its" importance might even exceed that of an ordinary angel, stronger

than some Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts!

Emlyn didn't hide anything.

"It's a Holy Artifact left behind by our Sanguine ancestor. I'm not sure

what particular accident led to the Rose School of Thought obtaining

it."

*A Holy Artifact left behind by Lilith... In the hands of the Rose

School of Thought... The Sanguine has placed great importance on

it...* This time, Klein, who was acting as The World Gehrman

Sparrow with his true body, had key points flashing through his mind.

Then, together with his understanding of many secrets, he quickly had an

unconfirmed theory.

That might be the key to the Mother Tree of Desire's ability to intrude

and control part of the Moon domain's authority!

*This is something Miss Sharron and the others didn't mention. The

Sanguine have kept things from them as well and have quite great

ambitions... Yes, I can't use ambition to describe them. That Ancestor

Lilith whose identity is unknown seems to have foreseen the chaos from

the situation and the coming of the apocalypse. Therefore, the Sanguine

was made to change its style and become more proactive, so as to have

more things to rely on? This is the acquisition of a lifebuoy in

preparation for the apocalypse...* Klein didn't say a word as he

listened silently.

The others were also taking in the important information that The Moon

had revealed, and Alger was no exception. He pondered for a few seconds

before saying, "In other words, you Sanguine will be hiding in secret

this entire operation and won't be targeted by the Rose School of

Thought?"

"Yes," Emlyn answered rather casually.

The Sanguine's plan was jointly decided by Duke Olmer and Marquis Nibbs,

as well as a few Earls in Backlund. Many problems had undoubtedly been

brainstormed and reconsidered. Regardless, even if a pig were to live

for more than a millennium, it would definitely gain a certain level of

wisdom and experience.

Alger nodded slightly.

"I have another question. How are you so sure that the Backlund person

in charge of the Rose School of Thought is only a saint? There might be

more demigods or even an angel hiding.

"You should know very well that the situation in Backlund is very

complicated. It's not impossible for the Rose School of Thought to

increase the number of powerhouses it has to plot certain matters. If

that's the case, you will end up resembling thieves who wish to steal

something, only to storm right into Sivellaus Yard."

Sivellaus Yard was another name for the Backlund police department.

Emlyn became more relaxed.

"This time, Duke Olmer will personally watch over the entire process.

Even if the Rose School of Thought's angel descends, we can easily

escape.

"In addition, no matter which side, they're not actually willing to

create an intense conflict in Backlund. Without any crushing advantage

or the confidence to not cause a huge commotion, they will naturally

cease any fighting."

Upon hearing his answer, the corners of Cattleya's mouth curled up

indiscernibly as she warned, "To Beyonders who aren't demigods, even a

slight clash between angels would produce aftershocks that are enough to

destroy them."

Emlyn snapped out of his state of drowning in pride from experiencing

the potency of the Sanguine. He was momentarily at a loss for words.

At this moment, Audrey's eyes darted around as though she was thinking

of something.

"Mr. Moon, what do you need to do in this plan?"

*What do I need to do? Monitoring the secret members of the Rose School

of Thought and locking onto the true target from the information

received will be done by Earl Mistral... The one who will ultimately

take action is Marquis Nibbs, Earl Mistral, and the Rose School of

Thought temperance faction's demigod... Duke Olmer will be the one

monitoring in secret to prevent any accidents... M-my only job is

apparently to contact that Wraith named Maric and maintain

communications between both parties... Uh...* The more Emlyn

thought about it, the odder his expression became.

It seemed like there was nothing for him to do, or at least, nothing

particularly important....