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Chapter 3774 The Invitation from the Prophet's Association
Chapter 3774 The Invitation from the Prophet's Association
It wasn't even nine o'clock yet, and Luvia and the others were still on the ship waiting for Shad and his companions to return. Miss Eliza had the maids prepare a late-night snack, and Shad sat at the long table in the banquet hall, briefly explaining everything that had happened to the girls, especially what was related to Act VII. He then gave them additional instructions:
"The Prophet's Association will probably contact me tomorrow, I mean Tobesk. So after I go back tonight, I might not come here for a day or two. While I'm away from the island, Sylvia and Luvia, you two will be in charge of coordinating things here."
Although Vanessa is of a higher rank, Sylvie's management skills are more outstanding. After the sixth act, Luvia and the other fortune tellers who were sent to help the town were not transferred by the association, so Luvia can still be active here.
"You'll be coming to the island as Shad Hamilton, right?"
Sylvie asked, and Shad nodded:
"The date given by Mr. Snake is not far away. The association will most likely not use steam-powered airships, but rather a space travel method that ordinary people can withstand. So I might appear on the island tomorrow during the day."
"The Association won't allow the identity of Shad Hamilton to contact us directly. Does this mean we won't meet at all before the final battle?"
Flora asked, then tilted her head and thought for a moment:
"Or I can turn into an owl to keep you company, since the fortune tellers can't see through my owl transformation anyway."
"Cough cough."
Megan coughed, interrupting Flora's delusion of eating alone:
"Based on the rules described by Shad and Claire, the five candidates' associates should move around the island as freely as possible, and then gather together at the most appropriate time to start the game."
The prophets would definitely not let Shad stay at the association; they'd most likely have him stay at a local hotel, treating it as a trip to the island, while they wait for Shad to meet the other connected individuals. This way, although it would still be somewhat inconvenient, Shad wouldn't have any problem returning here.
Luvia also agreed with Megan's view:
"Then, Shad, you should also be careful. Considering the recent assassination attempt on the king and how you successfully protected him, I feel like I know what's going to happen next. I even have the feeling that everything is already part of your plan."
Shad laughed:
"Don't say that. I don't have the methods of a god of fate. Also, while I'm gone, keep an eye on the matter of the [Ouroboros Eye]. Since Ms. White mentioned this artifact, I think Mr. Snake's missing right eye might still be on the island. Claire, go and review the historical records of the Fatu people again; this is our only clue right now."
Furthermore, the clue I gleaned from the mural through the snake's eyes—the enormous golden serpentine rune—needs further investigation into its origin. I can't draw that rune; I'll have Sirius extract my memories and record it later. Luvia, remember to contact Daniste tomorrow morning and have her take a look.
There's a third thing: remember to keep in touch with Iluna. I need to know the identities of the other three players besides my and Claire's mother. I know Samuel Anjou's identity, but I need to figure out his connection to that woman from the [Cult of Doom].”
"Leave it to us. As for the materials you need to learn the magical technique [Dragon Scale Amulet], we should be able to gather them all by the time you return."
Luvia said that the other girls also laughed and said that Shad should take this opportunity to rest before the final battle, but Shad did not think he could stay at home for too long.
Then, seeing that Xia De had taken out the crystal shoe, the girls all stood up from the table. Xia De hesitated and did not throw the crystal shoe away.
"What are you doing? There's no need to be so formal. I might be back tomorrow."
"Goodnight, Shad. Remember to come back soon."
Good night, and please be careful.
(Mia is running.)
If anyone was pleasantly surprised that Shad was temporarily not going to Fatummister Island, it would definitely be Galina.
After hearing that the Prophet's Guild might come looking for No. 6 St. Teresa's Square at any moment, Dorothy packed her bags and moved out of her house early Wednesday morning. So, besides Shad and the cat, only Galina was at the breakfast table that morning.
The assassination of Larousse III did not affect her much. Afterwards, the witch asked Shad about the conversation between him and Larousse III, and even said something like, "Actually, the title of uncle is quite nice."
At the breakfast table that morning, Galina asked Shad excitedly:
"If the association comes to see you again in a couple of days, could you help me with something today?"
But clearly the association didn't give Shad time to accompany the Duchess on her date. At nine o'clock on Wednesday morning, Shad was watering the potted plants on the windowsill when there was a knock on the door downstairs.
However, it wasn't the Society of Prophets who came to visit, but Tifa who stepped out of a carriage:
"Sir Hamilton, His Majesty the King summons you. Please change your clothes and follow us. His Majesty the King and the young lady are waiting for you."
She then instructed the carriage to wait at the door while she went inside to help Shad choose clothes. This wasn't the head maid's attempt to find an opportunity for a secret rendezvous with Shad;
"The local church wants to know the details of what happened on Monday night, and the Prophet's Association has also come. Miss, according to the plan we discussed at breakfast, is already preventing the association from taking you away."
This time, Mia was also taken to the Yodel Palace by Shad. Although it was said that King Larousse III summoned Shad, Shad didn't actually see King Larousse III, who had already undergone surgery and was still working even while lying in his hospital bed. The bullet was only lodged in his muscle; his injury wasn't serious, but he was acting as if he were severely wounded. Shad knew he was acting.
However, the king's intentions were irrelevant to Shad. After arriving at the Yodel Palace, Shad, accompanied by Galina, first discussed the assassination attempt on Monday night with the Dawn Church's ring sorcerers, who were dressed as priests. Except for omitting the details of the power he displayed after leaving the secret passage, Shad told the truth about everything else, based on the testimony he had previously verified with King Larousse III.
Because Mr. Snake was involved in this matter, the divination was completely ineffective even though there were no traces of the element at the scene, and Shad was not worried about being exposed.
After this conversational inquiry ended, an unexpected person entered the room.
"Bishop Irwin?"
Bishop Irwin of the Dawn Church in the Tobesk Diocese was an acquaintance and friend of Shad. Behind Bishop Irwin were Mr. Adiz Stein, the president of the Tobesk branch of the Society of Prophets, and Mr. Mark, a long-time friend of Shad.
"Why are you all here?"
Shade rose to greet her, then looked at Galina with feigned confusion, while the Duchess pretended to be displeased.
"Please have a seat, everyone. Just like I said an hour ago, if Shad doesn't agree to this, I won't let him leave Tobesk no matter what you say."
"Bishop Owen, may I ask what brings you here?"
Shad, holding Mia, asked:
"Is there something else going on regarding Monday's assassination attempt?"
Bishop Irwin shook his head:
"No, no, it's no problem. The Prophet's Association has something they want to discuss with you, and the Church is just a witness. During the city's equestrian competition last spring, you also learned about the superhumans, and the Duke should have revealed some things to you afterwards."
The conversation didn't take place in a conference room, but rather in a rather luxuriously decorated living room. Three long sofas surrounded a coffee table. Shad and Galina sat on the central sofa, while the old priest from the Dawn Church and Bishop Owen, who had just spoken with Shad, sat on the sofas to his left, and the Prophet's Association sat on his right.
There were quite a few people present, who could be divided into three groups besides Shad, who was at the center of the incident. One group consisted of Galina and several officials responsible for liaising between the royal family and the church; another group included the president and vice president of the local branch of the Prophet's Association, as well as several elderly gentlemen whom Shad had never met before; and the third group represented by Bishop Irwin of the Dawn Church.
The next person to speak to Shad was Vice President Mark, who seemed quite embarrassed:
"Mr. Hamilton, do you remember that before the year-end holiday, the local association invited you as a special guest to participate in a regional Rhodes Card tournament, and promised to prepare a special card from a new series that would be released after the year-end holiday for you? (Chapter 3130)"
It's already the third month after the year-end holidays, and I'm sorry, this card hasn't reached your hands yet.
In private, Vice President Mark usually addresses him directly as "Shad," and the two have a very good relationship. Shad always goes to Mark for card authentication. The use of his surname this time is obviously due to the occasion.
"Yes, I remember that. I even wrote a letter to inquire about it (Chapter 3316). The association replied to me at the time that the new version of the playing cards had to be reprinted because of a spelling error in the name during printing, and the cards would not be available until the middle of this month."
Shad replied that all of the above was true, and he had been looking forward to seeing what kind of playing cards they would be.
As for Vice President Mark, who was a friend of Shad, he really didn't want to say what was coming next, but as the vice president of the association, he had to fulfill his duties:
“There’s a little problem now, Mr. Hamilton. Have you considered going to another game and getting a more ancient card?”
Shad feigned interest, but then glanced cautiously at Galina before asking:
"What playing cards?"
Vice President Mark did not answer immediately, because Duchess Galina Cavendish, who was standing next to Shad, practically had "I'm not happy" written all over her face.