Mystery: I Married the Queen of Mystery

This is a simple principle, but Mike, the reporter from "The Daily Observer," had been intentionally or unintentionally ignoring it. Deep down, he didn't want to believe that the elite class of this society was cruel and ruthless.

He preferred to think that the elite class was like him, that some problems were simply unnoticed, and once discovered, they would actively seek solutions.

Odyss leaned back on the sofa, saying in a slightly world-weary voice, "What I'm doing is the same as what you're doing, just using a different method.

"I don't expect understanding or help from those big shots, because they can't understand. Relying on sympathy is unreliable, because sympathy can easily disappear the next day.

"You should have heard that I once tried to open a factory.

"Not because I was making an investment, but simply hoping to give the streetwalkers another path to take. After all, unless forced, who would willingly do this job?

"But I failed. Currently, only one 'Nanzhu Restaurant' is still profitable."

Mike quickly said, "I've heard that you're doing something great…"

Odyss raised his hand, interrupting Mike, "No need to flatter me. I know. What I'm doing isn't great.

"On the contrary, it's even a bit dirty."

He pointed to his mask, "Once this mask is on, it can't be taken off.

"But I don't regret it, because I've effectively solved some problems. Unfortunately, all I've gained is the cold shoulder and ridicule from high society. So far, there hasn't been a second 'Nanzhu Dance Hall'."

Mike was a little excited, "No, what you're doing is really great, providing security for many streetwalkers and preventing many tragedies."

"Thank you." Odyss suddenly stood up, "Thank you, Mr. Reporter."

Mike also quickly stood up.

Odyss continued, "Those who are willing to understand 'Nanzhu Dance Hall' will do so through their channels, but that channel cannot be the newspaper, because this approach is too easily misunderstood and exploited."

He pointed to his mask again, "And I must remind you, beneath this mask are too many secrets of important figures.

"For your sake, for my sake, for the sake of 'Nanzhu Dance Hall,' please don't publish reports like yesterday's again."

Mike immediately said, "Rest assured, at least it won't appear in 'The Daily Observer' again."

Odyss took another puff of his cigar, "Thank you."

They chatted for a while, and Mike got up to leave. "Mr. Galle" escorted them to the stairwell.

Leaving "Nanzhu Dance Hall," Mike said, "This is a respectable gentleman."

Klein nodded in agreement. At the same time, he planned to divine where he had seen "Mr. Galle" before as soon as he returned.

…

Third floor of "Nanzhu Dance Hall."

Odyss, smoking a cigar, said to Inok, "You can bring people to the dance hall to spend tonight. I'll cover the expenses."

Inok bowed happily, "Thank you, Mr. Galle."

He was one of the few who knew that Mr. Galle was Odyss.

After Inok left, the elegant Madam Manti said, "Mr. Galle, Lord Asyburne just sent an invitation yesterday. Hmm, this is the second time he's sent an invitation, hoping to invite you to the ball he's hosting."

Odyss smiled, "He's still not giving up."

The huge profits of "Nanzhu Dance Hall" made many people covet it and want to take it for themselves.

Fortunately, this is a gray industry, and nobles and councilors disdain to compete for it. Asyburne is a lord who bought his title with money and isn't a powerful aristocrat, so his behavior is a bit more unsightly.

"Ignore him." Odyss took a puff of his cigar and said, "Just say I don't have time to attend. If he dares to use any insidious means, I'll deal with him."

After chatting for a few words, Odyss planned to return immediately. He was going to continue practicing combat, mastering the newly acquired extraordinary abilities as soon as possible.

Returning to the room with the sub-array of the "Teleportation Array" again, Odyss closed the door, activated the sub-array, and returned to the basement of Galle Herb Shop.

Changing his clothes again, he transformed back into the owner of the herb shop.

Odyss sat on the chair in the lounge and suddenly smiled. He didn't expect to meet "Sherlock the Great Detective" today, and he didn't know if this "Great Detective" had noticed that he was "The Hermit"? Or had he noticed that the business model of "Nanzhu Dance Hall" looked familiar?

While Odyss was guessing Klein's thoughts, he took out his pipe and stuffed it with tobacco.

After lighting the pipe, he recalled the process of founding "Nanzhu Dance Hall."

When Odyss transmigrated, he experienced a bizarre extraordinary event.

That extraordinary event occurred in the northern suburbs of Backlund. The original owner of Odyss's body was the youngest son of a small farmer. Although grain prices had been declining in recent years, the farm hadn't gone bankrupt, and life was still passable.

At the moment of Odyss's transmigration, the entire farm, as well as all the creatures in the surrounding farms and workshops, turned into mindless monsters. Only Odyss was unaffected and became a "Seer."

There were many small workshops producing industrial products locally, so most of them were followers of the God of Steam and Machinery. "Mechanical Heart" immediately intervened after receiving the report and launched an investigation.

"Mechanical Heart" realized that this case seemed to be related to certain advanced extraordinary characteristics or sealed artifacts of the "Seer" pathway or the "Scholar" pathway. Even the headquarters of the Church of Steam and Machinery had repeatedly inquired about this matter.

Therefore, they scrutinized Odyss for a full half month.

Fortunately, their spirituality only sensed the connection at this level. If they had noticed a connection to the "Knowledge Moor," it was estimated that the God of Steam and Machinery would personally come to talk to Odyss.

"Mechanical Heart" investigated for more than half a month but didn't find any clues. In the end, they had to take Odyss, who had become an extraordinary, to Backlund, find him a place to live closer to the Backlund Mechanical Research Association, and continue to observe him.

However, by entering the "Knowledge Moor," Odyss had already understood the reason for the extraordinary event. When he came to this world, he possessed a lot of knowledge about the Old Ones and the stars, so he brought a huge disaster to the surrounding space.

As for why this disaster didn't affect the entire Backlund? Why was he not only unaffected but also became an extraordinary?

Odyss believed it should be related to the "Knowledge Moor."

He wasn't very clear about the specific reasons, but this was the most reasonable guess.

At the same time, when Odyss used the "Knowledge Moor" to study his encounters, he accidentally discovered some patterns and new uses of spirituality and arrays, which led him to develop a way to plant spiritual herbs on a large scale and quickly.

So, while cooperating with the "Mechanical Heart's" investigation, he studied mystical knowledge under their close surveillance and pretended to have an epiphany. Then, he began to contract mountains and fields to plant spiritual herbs.

In the beginning, he only peddled them at some mystical gatherings. Later, he received an order to supply spiritual materials to "Mechanical Heart," and that's how he had the money to open a herb shop.

As a physically healthy young man, when Odyss gradually became rich, he would, of course, take care of the business of the streetwalkers who were everywhere.

But soon, Odyss was disappointed with the customs industry of this world.