Mystery: The Stars Returner

Were those people just followers of the King in Yellow?

In weather like this, they held an oil lamp and walked slowly forward. Did they want to hold some kind of ceremony?

Should I secretly report the situation here to the Church of the Goddess of Night?

Klein began to think about this matter in his mind, his face became solemn, and he tapped the seat with his fingers.

This is not the first time he has encountered followers of the so-called King in Yellow Clothes. Apart from that time when he was suspected of encountering the real King in Yellow Clothes on the sea, he has also come into contact with others who like to dress up in yellow clothes and walk on the streets late at night. people.

Apart from being a little weird, I didn't find them doing anything evil. They seemed to be chasing something with a purpose.

Is it just to chase the back of the King in Yellow?

Or does it have other unknown purposes?

Klein thought for a long time and gave up the idea of ​​reporting to the Church of the Goddess of Night. He just passed by him and was unable to determine what evil ritual the other party was performing.

Perhaps they were simply on a pilgrimage along this road.

And if you report it, you risk exposing your identity.

After Klein put away his thoughts, he heard someone talking a little next to him.

The general idea is that there are also believers in yellow clothes in their hometown. They usually like to appear on the streets late at night, in bars, and in any possible place.

Another person continued, "Recently, a figure in yellow has appeared in many places. That person likes to appear late at night. Sometimes he will grant people's wishes, sometimes he will play pranks, and sometimes he will violently destroy everything around him."

But this kind of discussion did not continue in depth. Most of the information they heard was heard from others.

Klein closed his eyes and squinted for a moment.

"Woooooooo..."

The steam train's bell rang loudly and its speed slowed down. Backlund was already in front of it.

Klein glanced at the car window. The sky in Backlund was still the same as before, gray, like gray pants that could never be washed clean.

When the sky is as blue as the sea, they are simply two different worlds.

Holding a suitcase in one hand and a silver cane with gold trim in the other, Klein followed the crowd out of the station.

"Ding-a-ling-a-ling, jingle-a-ling-a-ling..."

The pleasant sounds on the street attracted Klein's attention.

It was a machine with only two wheels, speeding along the edges of both sides of the road. Its overall frame was black, with some parts showing the grayish white color of steel. Under the dim streetlights that penetrated the rain, metal lights flashed. Beauty.

Seeing that the bicycles he had invested in and promoted had become so popular in a short period of time, Klein was still quite emotional.

In this way, the shares he previously invested in bicycles can be sold at a good price.

Judging from the future prospects of bicycles, as long as anyone with a discerning eye can see its value, it might be able to sell for a high price.

"It often rains in Backlund, and I can no longer hold an umbrella while riding a bicycle. It seems that I can invest in a raincoat next."

"If you can't find a suitable factory in Backlund, you can invest some money and open a raincoat factory, which will earn you some money."

“Sure enough, it’s easier to make money by investing!”

While thinking about it, Klein stopped a carriage and headed to the Hillston District, where business was relatively prosperous and wealthy.

The first thing he wanted to do when he returned to Backlund was to go to the bank and pay back the 1000 gold pounds he owed Mr. Hasta to avoid any embarrassment when meeting him in the future.

He always felt that when he lived in Backlund, he would meet Hastur again. A rich man couldn't still owe 1000 gold pounds and not pay it back, right?

After walking into the bank and depositing 1000 gold pounds into Hasta's account, Klein withdrew some cash from his bearer account to maintain his life in Backlund.

Since the last time he separated from Hastur and the others at the port, he has hunted five well-known pirates, earning a total bounty of more than 1 gold pounds. In addition to selling related extraordinary items and extraordinary characteristics, he has earned another Big money.

Now, his total wealth is approaching the 3 gold pound mark.

This was already his richest time.

Although it is not comparable to Miss Justice, it should not be difficult to become a small rich man. After all, 3 gold pounds is not a small amount for Miss Justice.

I have worked so hard to save money, but I am finally worth a fraction of others’ money. It’s not easy.

When night fell, in order to maintain his image as a rich man, Klein chose to stay in a high-end hotel. Just for one night, he was charged 10 sole!

I really feel sorry for him.

It was not so easy for him to make money!

The next day, Klein began to read the house rental news in the newspaper.

He felt really distressed to maintain the hotel fee of 10 soles per night.

In order to be close to St. Samuel's Church of the Church of the Night Goddess, he could only target the North District for renting houses.

"Hopefully my wallet still has enough money to spend this time."

……

In a high-end restaurant, Audrey was occupying a small courtyard to treat Xio and Forsi to enjoy afternoon tea quietly.

When Audrey returned to Backlund, Xio and Forsi also came back.

"Miss Audrey, you seem to be in a good mood? Did Mr. Hastur write again?"

Since becoming familiar with Audrey, Xio's tone has become more casual, and he often teases Audrey along with Forsi.

"Can't I have other happy things?" Audrey glanced at them pretending to be embarrassed.

"But no matter how happy you are with other things, they can't make you happier than Mr. Hastur's letter." Forsi also joked with Xio.

"You guys." Audrey just smiled helplessly, but didn't say anything.

Her good mood this time was not really because of Mr. Hastur's letter, but because her father, Earl Hall, gave her a large sum of property.

The total value of the bank shares and the manor real estate is about 20 gold pounds.

Even among the nobles, this is a considerable amount of property.

According to Earl Hall's intention, he wanted to give her more property before she got married, so that her future life could be effectively guaranteed if she went out independently.

The deeper meaning is that after she gets married, she cannot give away the family's property to her at will, otherwise her eldest brother and second brother will complain.

Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the dowry as early as possible.

Although she felt it was a little too early to think about it.

From falling in love to getting married, there must be an adaptation period of two or three years, right?

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Audrey and the three of them came out of the restaurant. Seeing that there was still some time, the three of them plus Susie started shopping along the street.

Audrey was in a good mood and generously wanted to buy jewelry as gifts for Xio and Forsi.

Xio and Forsi originally didn't want to accept this kind of unreasonable gift, but just now, just after having afternoon tea, Miss Audrey easily paid the bill of 20 gold pounds.

Faced with such inhumane behavior, the two of them really couldn't find any reason to refuse.

Well, they have to admit that their knees are a bit weak and they need to hold the rich woman's thighs to move forward.

While three people and one dog were happily shopping in a high-end jewelry store, there was a rush of newspaper sales on the street.

"The battle of Losek has changed, and the battle line has been pushed back by the Fusac Empire!"

"The battle of Losek has changed, and the battle line has been pushed back by the Fusac Empire!"

The Battle of Losek is the first large-scale battle launched by the Loen Kingdom since the beginning of this spring.

After a winter of recuperation, everyone in the Loen Kingdom, from the young king to the starving beggars on the streets, believed that the army of the Loen Kingdom would conquer the capital of the Fusac Empire with overwhelming force!

But now, the Battle of Losek has failed!

And the battle line was pushed back by the Fusac Empire!

This is simply talking about a dying old guy who suddenly comes back and beats down a young strong man.

After Audrey and others came out after buying jewelry, Xio bought two newspapers, one for Audrey and the other for her and Forsi to read together.

Audrey's face became serious after reading the newspaper. This was not just a defeat, but a disastrous defeat.

This was the battle with the greatest losses since the Loen Kingdom attacked the Fusac Empire.

The newspaper described the Feysac Empire's army like this: As if they were protected by gods, they launched fierce attacks against our positions without fear of death. Even if our cannons smashed their bodies into pieces, as long as they still had weapons in their hands. Holding a sharp knife, you still dare to swing it at us!

God help?

Audrey seemed to have grasped something, but the newspaper did not record this in detail.

The specific content should only be known to the senior officials of the Loen Kingdom and the church.

"Let's go back."

Audrey had no intention of continuing shopping, and Xio and Forsi also saw the seriousness of the problem.

"I will also try my best to investigate this matter." After Xio finished speaking, he left with Forsi.

"Susie, let's go back too."

"Wang!"

Susie naturally walked in front to clear the way for Audrey.

Back home, Earl Hall has not returned yet, he must have gone to discuss important matters.

Earl Hall, who had been unpopular and suppressed everywhere since the death of the previous king, Govington II, became active in the political arena again.

Because the new king is still young, apart from the members of the Loen royal family, Earl Hall and the Prime Minister have the most power.

The Loen royal family even revealed that they wanted to give Count Hall the position of chief minister before the kingdom's court, but Count Hall refused.

Before Audrey waited for Earl Hall, she first waited for Countess Hall.

"Beautiful countess, didn't you go out to enjoy a wonderful afternoon today?"

Audrey greeted her with a smile, took her right arm and acted coquettishly.

"My Audrey has grown up. Come, let me take a closer look."

The countess looked at Audrey with a loving expression, and after a while she said, "Mr. Hastur, when will you come for dinner again?"