East Bayran, Duscan port.
The day after the Gale brothers stole the golden mask, a madman appeared in the port.
That was the former villain Mima Gale, who told everyone that the priests of death had appeared and that his brother Heiko had been killed by them.
Not only his younger brother Heiko, but also his own life was taken away by the priests.
Everyone laughed and asked him how he could still be on the streets of the port if he was already dead.
Mima Gale was stunned, as if she had encountered the biggest problem of her life.
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Backlund.
The events at the raging sea and Duscan Harbor had no impact on the peaceful and prosperous life here.
For several days in a row, while serving as ambassador to Remenberg, Odis also kept an eye on the people that Hugh had provided to him.
He felt that he hadn't put in much effort, yet he had already gained a high reputation at the Reynoldsburg embassy.
The reason is simple: two cases that had recently troubled the embassy have had unexpected outcomes. The court in Ruhnn has fully protected Remburg's interests and shown sufficient respect for Remburg.
The staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a few inquiries and learned that Count Vincent had played a significant role in it.
So the two deputy envoys suggested that they express their sincere gratitude to Earl Vincent and try to establish good relations.
As the chief envoy, Odis naturally did not object, and instructed his deputy, Viscount Dana Arthur, to prepare gifts and go to Count Vincent's residence to express his gratitude.
Both deputy envoys felt that the arrangement was somewhat inappropriate and that it would be better for Ambassador Garr and one deputy envoy to go together to express their gratitude, so as to show respect for the Earl.
But then they thought again that they might not even be able to see Earl Vincent, so they carried out the arrangement.
Surprisingly, Count Vincent personally entertained Dana Arthur and even accepted some gifts, leaving the viscount from the small country feeling flattered.
During the conversation, Viscount Arthur heard Earl Vincent say that he and Ambassador Odis Gard were friends and that it was only right for them to help each other.
Viscount Arthur then learned that Ambassador Gar had resolved the issue through his channels.
When the deputy envoy returned, everyone at the embassy was completely convinced of Odis's arrival as the newly appointed ambassador.
Even the Foreign Minister of Remnburg sent a telegram praising Odis.
It is said that even the king praised Odis's competence and remarked that he had not misjudged him, and that Odis was indeed suitable to be the ambassador of Remnantburg.
It's no wonder that things are so exaggerated in Remnburg, because Count Hall, Count Vincent, and Count Brandon are three of the top nobles, the cream of the crop among the entire Loen nobility, and even more influential than most dukes.
Leaving aside their political influence, they were richer than the King of Belorussia in terms of wealth alone.
So soon after Odis arrived in Backlund, he appeared at Count Brandon's ball and established a good relationship with Count Vincent, which Remenberg considered a huge diplomatic victory.
However, Odis had no interest in his so-called diplomatic endeavors. He was not only busy with the auxiliary materials for his potions, but also concerned about the situation of the wild extraordinary beings in Backlund.
To make it easier for her to go out at any time, Odis appointed Adonis as her ambassador's assistant, and Adonis was responsible for all the day-to-day operations.
Odis spent his days observing the lives of those people, and his evenings taking Rupert for a stroll around Backlund, helping the second mate quickly familiarize himself with the metropolis.
As for the people Hugh provided information about, the Godfrey family at the bakery that Odis had previously observed, the results are already in.
Their branch had just opened when Godfrey's wife caught a cold.
At first, Odis didn't take it seriously, but things developed in a way that greatly surprised him.
At first, Godfrey's wife planned to tough it out, because the newly opened bakery had already exhausted all the family's savings, and they had no extra money to see a doctor.
I only went to the hospital when I couldn't bear it anymore, and it turned into pneumonia.
Godfrey believed there was something wrong with the hospital's treatment, but the hospital said that Godfrey's wife arrived too late, which is why she developed pneumonia.
In the era before antibiotics, the mortality rate of pneumonia was quite high!
But Godfrey didn't give up. He sublet the newly opened bakery and got some money, but it still wasn't enough.
He had no choice but to sublet the bakery he was running, and as a result, his wife's illness was not cured and his family was on the verge of bankruptcy.
During this observation, Odis remarked that the fees at private hospitals were shockingly high, while the fees at public hospitals were much cheaper, but patients had to wait up to two months to see a doctor.
This is one of the main reasons why the middle class is so prone to bankruptcy. If it's just a cold, it's not so bad, but once the illness worsens, their savings will definitely be exhausted, and they will have to sell their few remaining assets to pay for treatment.
At this point, Odis intervened and had Hugh help the family. First, he sent them a miraculous medicine that could cure pneumonia, and then he helped them rent back their bakery.
This was Odis's custom. He knew he couldn't help everyone, so his principle was to help those in need who were worthy of help, and if it was something that could be done easily.
The situation he encountered at this time was in line with his principles. First of all, the cost of a few bottles of extraordinary potions was not high, and renting a bakery would not cost much either.
Of course, Odis was now wealthy, so he felt it was just a small favor.
If it were last year when he was in Backlund, his savings would have been only a few hundred pounds, enough to at most cure Godfrey's wife's pneumonia.
Odis has basically gathered the necessary materials for the promotion, but to be on the safe side, he still intends to observe a few other individuals.
The other seven people Hugh provided included a Member of Parliament, a fallen aristocrat, a government employee, an intelligence broker, a gang member, a factory worker, and a child from the East End, making for a fairly diverse group.
Before we knew it, it was the end of the month, and it was Ambassador Remenberg's turn to reciprocate by inviting the dignitaries from Backlund.
The Remenberg Embassy invited four distinguished figures: Defense Minister Emilius, Count Vincent, Count Brandon, and Count Hall's eldest son, Hilbert Hall.
Odis and Hilbert had met at a ball before. Odis danced with Audrey again, which caught Hilbert's attention. He chatted with Odis for a while to learn about the new ambassador of Remburg.
The two got along very well, and when Odis extended an invitation, Hilbert gladly accepted, and Audrey also agreed to attend the ball together.
The arrival of these important figures immediately excited the embassy staff, who seemed tirelessly busy, not allowing any mistakes to occur.
Odis, however, ignored these matters and instead focused on figuring out a reasonable way to reimburse the expenses incurred in helping the Godfrey family.
Before the ball began, Odis greeted the guests at the door. His assistant Adonis had already prepared for him, including the guests' personalities, unique hobbies, and opening remarks.
Odis only glanced at it, but memorized it all and performed quite well, at least in terms of etiquette.
This is what the gentlemen of Backlund value most.
After the ball began, Odis, having no partner, followed Backlund's custom and invited a courtesan to dance the first dance.
After the dance, the courtesan wanted to talk to Odis for a while longer, but Odis politely declined because he strongly suspected that the courtesan was a "witch".
For the second dance, Odis invited a woman in her forties who had inherited her husband's title. Only when it came to the third dance partner did Odis invite Audrey to the dance floor.
As the music started, the two dancers once again attracted a lot of attention.
Audrey asked in a low voice, "What did you and Hilbert talk about at the ball at the Celtic Viscount's house last time?"
"We talked about guns and cigars for a while," Odis said with a smile. "Mr. Hilbert seemed quite interested in guns."
Audrey thought for a moment: "That's true."
But she continued, "You must have talked about other things too."
She knew very well that, given Hippo's personality, it was impossible for him to develop feelings for someone just from chatting about a topic he liked.
Odis had no choice but to tell the truth: "In addition, I also used a little 'witchcraft' to increase Mr. Hilbert's trust in me."
Audrey seemed to have expected this and was not surprised. She simply said in a serious tone, "I forbid you from using any extraordinary abilities on my family."
"What am I supposed to do if I don't use my extraordinary abilities?" Odis said with a hint of helplessness. "Back then, Hilbert subtly warned me not to get close to you."
"Besides, that 'witchcraft' won't harm Mr. Hilbert at all, and its effects will disappear after a while."
The conversation didn't start off pleasantly, but Odis didn't indulge Hilbert. Instead, she used a "magic spell" that could alter the target's endocrine system to increase their trust, which made the atmosphere of their conversation much more harmonious.
Audrey paused for a moment, but then reiterated, "You cannot use your extraordinary abilities on my family again."
"Alright." Odis smiled. "If Mr. Hilbert has any objections to our conversation at the ball, I promise him that we will not have any further communication."
"He won't come to you about this again," Audrey said. "If something like this happens again, I will 'persuade' him."
Odis twitched his lips: I'm not allowed to use it, but you can use it, right?
That was the end of the topic. Audrey had only intended to set her own bottom line. Taking advantage of the rare free time for conversation, she whispered, "I have successfully been promoted."
Odis nodded: "I can tell."
After becoming a "mystical scholar," Odis was able to capture a great deal of information without needing to activate his "eye of mystery."
Audrey's spirituality seemed a little unstable today, but her condition was not bad, which is typical of someone who has just been promoted and still has some difficulty controlling their spirituality.
Audrey said, "I'm issuing you a commission."
"you say."
"I'd like to spend a day at the Raging Sea in about three days, and I'd like to ask you to be my guide."
Audrey had always longed to go out to sea, experience its charm, and ideally, even participate in an adventure.
But even if Odis hadn't come to Backlund, this wish would still have remained in her heart, because she knew very well that without the corresponding magical items, she wouldn't be able to travel back and forth across the Raging Sea in a single day.
Secondly, despite her wishes, as a noblewoman, Audrey always prioritized safety. She knew very well that she didn't understand the situation in the Raging Sea, and it would be dangerous for her to go alone.
These problems were easily solved after Odis arrived in Backlund. They were all members of the Tarot Society and had basic mutual trust. Moreover, Audrey knew Odis quite well and knew that he was a man with a sense of justice.
Audrey didn't have the same level of trust in the other members, such as the "Hanged Man" and the "Moon," whom she had never met in the real world.
I have met Mr. "The World," but he doesn't seem easy to get along with. Moreover, he once stated at a Tarot meeting that the wealthy Dawn Dantes is a "public identity" of "The Fool's Favorite."
Audrey didn't know whether Mr. World would accept her request after she posted it.
Audrey was well aware of Odis Gard's appearance, identity, and deeds, so when given the opportunity, her first thought was to ask the "Hermit" for help.
"I'm sorry, I cannot fulfill this request," Odis immediately refused.
Audrey replied, "I can pay more in gold pounds."
"It's not about the gold pound," Odis said. "I suppose I'll have to go to your house and pick you up."
Audrey nodded: "Yes."
"But I can't do this without using my extraordinary abilities," Odis said seriously.
Audrey smiled somewhat helplessly, "I hope you can understand that what we just talked about was just telling you my bottom line."
Odis hummed in agreement: "I understand, so I respect your bottom line and will not use any extraordinary abilities in your home."
For the first time, Audrey realized that the strong logic of the "hermit" was an annoying thing.
Just as she was about to give up, she suddenly thought, "I can tell you some important information for free!"
Before Odis could refuse, she said, "I heard that the military plans to use an important item brought back from the Southern Continent to lure out the demigods of the 'Rose School' and then attack them."
Odis paused for a moment before realizing what had happened: "I know they dug up a mummy in the Southern Continent, and that's what you need to advance to Sequence 4 of the 'Prisoner' pathway."
In reality, he didn't obtain intelligence; he simply had the corresponding "memory."
Audrey was taken aback, not expecting that the "Hermit" knew such confidential information.
But considering that the "Hermit" was always well-informed, she wasn't too surprised.
So Audrey, clinging to her last hope, said, "I'll offer £6,000 for this commission!"
Of course, £6,000 to hire a demigod is not a high price. Audrey originally intended to ask Odis for help because they were both members of the Tarot Club.
Odis replied without hesitation, "Deal!"
Audrey opened her mouth and said to herself: Audrey, you should have told me about the reward you had prepared earlier.
Odis agreed so readily, not entirely for the gold pounds.
He hadn't agreed immediately because he was hesitant. Taking this noble lady to the Raging Sea was pointless and risky.
Odis eventually agreed because he suddenly realized that it would be about three or four days before he had to communicate with the "General of Disease" again.
He suddenly had an idea, so he readily agreed, as if he could already see what would happen when his plan was completed.
After briefly discussing the details of the commission, the ball continued, and Odis diligently served as the Lenburg ambassador, interacting with the gentlemen and ladies one by one.
Around 9:30 p.m., the ball ended and the guests began to leave. Odis saw each guest off at the door.
Around 10 o'clock, after all the guests had left, Odis eagerly returned to his office and wrote a letter to "General of Illness" to confirm the date of their exchange.
The next day, Odis returned to Wotai State to take a look and listen to Mandy and Longzel's reports. In the evening, he went to Azshara to continue working as an "astrologer".
Although he no longer needs to digest potions, he has discovered that his previous identity as an "astrologer" has a significant chance of allowing him to come into contact with Azshara's wild extraordinary individuals.
So when Odis had time, he would come over to visit and see if there was an opportunity to develop some extraordinary subordinates.
Odis always arrives around seven o'clock and stays here until around ten o'clock.
By this time, Odis had become quite famous on the street because of the accuracy of her astrological predictions. However, since there was no set time for Odis to come, she did not have many regular customers.
As usual, Odis first turned on the designed ambient lighting. The light was not very bright, but very soft.
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He then lit the appropriate spices, filling the room with a slight smoky atmosphere, which, combined with the soft lighting, created a sense of mystery.
Finally, Odis opened the door.
After waiting for a short while, the first customer arrived, wanting to have a divination done about something very important that she had lost.
This was too easy for Odis, but in the spirit of being responsible to his clients, he still pretended to use the crystal ball to perform astrology and then began to interpret the divination results.
After Odis described the general layout of the other person's house, he was completely convinced. Finally, Odis gave him a general direction and told him to go back and find it himself.
Around eight o'clock, the second customer arrived.
He was a young man in his late twenties, with light blond hair that looked very textured and sharp eyes. His clothes were unremarkable, but the fabric and accessories were very luxurious.
Odis guessed that this must be a nobleman: "Please sit down."
He sat on a large wooden chair, facing the door. On the table in front of him was a crystal ball larger than his head. After Odis became a demigod, he could perform "astrology" with an ordinary crystal ball.
The large crystal ball rested on a soft cushion, looking plain and unadorned.
Opposite Odis was a large chair for customers to sit on.
After the other person sat down, he said, "I would like to have my fortune told about the success or failure of an important matter."
He had heard from a friend that the divination here was very accurate, but whether he could meet an "astrologer" depended on luck.
So he came, and luckily, he actually met Odis.
Odis nodded: "Would you mind telling me what it is?"
"inconvenient."
"Then tell me your name, your full name, and your real name, as well as your birthday," Odis said.
The other person hesitated for a moment before saying, "Enoch Eugene."
Odis shook his head: "That's not my real name."
He didn't need divination; his spiritual perception was enough to determine that this wasn't the other person's real name.
Odis said, "To see your destiny, I must know your true name; otherwise, the divination results will certainly be inaccurate."
The other person paused for a moment before saying, "Enoch Alex's birthday is May 17th."
Odis hummed in satisfaction. The Alex family was also a relatively well-known noble family in Remburg.
Then Odis placed his hands on the crystal ball and infused it with spiritual energy, causing a change to occur inside the crystal ball.
When Enoch saw the starry sky appear in the crystal ball, which had been perfectly normal just moments before, he knew that the person in front of him must be an extraordinary diviner.
This made him even more hopeful about the divination results.
After Odis clearly saw the constellations, he instantly completed the interpretation, but he still pretended to be serious and said after more than ten seconds: "The matter you are trying to divine will ultimately end in failure, and you and your companions will be in mortal danger."
"But then you will encounter a mysterious person who will help you escape danger."
Enoch frowned: "It'll fail?"
Odis laughed and said, "Before you came for 'astrology,' weren't you prepared to accept the results of 'astrology'?"
He paused for a moment and then said, "Or, let me ask you another way: would you stop your long-planned actions after knowing the result of this divination?"
Enoch answered almost without hesitation: "No."
Odis smiled and said, "Fate cannot be changed, because a person who has made up their mind will not change their mind because of a divination result."
"If he changes his mind, it only means that he hasn't made up his mind enough."
Enoch took a deep breath: "I can give you more Kinsassin, can you help me?"
Odis smiled and said, "I am just an astrologer; I cannot change other people's fates."
"I can only give you one piece of advice: a dagger won't solve the problem."
Enoch jumped to his feet: "You, you know what we're going to do?"
The meaning of a dagger is, most of the time, assassination.
Odis pointed to the crystal ball in front of him: "I only gained some insights from the divination just now."
Enoch breathed a slight sigh of relief and then took out five 100-gold Sassan bills.
This banknote is equivalent to 25 pounds, and such a large denomination banknote is rarely used in circulation.
Enoch said seriously, "I don't want you to mention today's divination to anyone."
Odis took the banknotes: "I am just an astrologer."
Enoch nodded, then turned and quickly left.
After Odis put away the money, he guessed that Enoch should also be a member of the radicals, and recently the radicals in Remnburg seemed to be doing something even more radical.
Odis immediately used his crystal ball to contact Bazel, who had been in Azshara, and instructed him to keep a close eye on the political situation in Lenburg.
It is often during times of chaos that it is easiest to seize profits.
The next few customers were nothing special. As usual, Odis closed the shop at ten o'clock and then used the ability of "reappearance" to return to Backlund and rest in his room.
Another day passed in the blink of an eye, and the day he had agreed to meet Audrey arrived.
At 7:30 a.m., Odis first used "invisibility" and "silencing" to conceal his tracks, and then "reproduced" his "earth-遁" ability to sneak into Earl Hall's luxurious villa.
Using the floor plan of Earl Hall's villa obtained from the intelligence network of "Nanmu Ballroom," Audrey's room was easily found.
At this moment, Audrey was standing in front of the desk, waiting for Odysseus, with her golden retriever Susie at her feet.
"'Admiral Mystery', you're right on time," Audrey said in a sweet voice.
Seeing that the other party had considered things quite thoroughly, Odis wore a long dress that was easy to move in, carried a small bag, and had her hair neatly styled.
He looked around but didn't see a single servant, so he asked, "I was curious at the ball before, how did you find the opportunity to sneak out and have fun?"
Time was of the essence, and he didn't have time to ask.
"My parents and brother are going to Akhova County for a nobleman's wedding and won't be back until tomorrow," Audrey said with a smile. "Although I'm an adult, I can still choose not to go, which gives me a whole day."
"In addition, this morning I hypnotized some of the servants, making them think that Miss Audrey also needs to rest today and does not need their service, so they can also take the opportunity to rest."
"That way, even if they don't see me all day, they won't be surprised."
Odis nodded and remarked, "A good idea."
Then he said, "Let me take you to Cruise Island first. Unfortunately, I have some business to attend to today, so you'll have to come with me to see 'General of Disease'."
Audrey's eyes lit up: "Okay, okay!"
She had already seen reports about "Admiral Disease" in the newspapers and heard that she was a beautiful female pirate, with many rumors about her circulating on the turbulent seas.
But then Audrey noticed something was wrong: "Why does your expression seem to say, 'I knew you'd react like this?'"
Odis smiled and said, "Since you are my client today, I naturally need to guess whether the projects I have arranged are what you want."
Audrey could barely accept this explanation.
Odis then drew the "Staff of Gus" and "recreated" the Vermilion Bird.
A bird that Audrey had never seen before suddenly appeared at their feet and carried Odis and Audrey on its back.
This is a giant bird with feathers composed of crimson and gold. There are clusters of illusory flames on its long tail wings, and when its two wings are spread out, there seem to be flowing crimson symbols on its huge feathers.
Seeing that Suzaku had spread its wings, Audrey quickly said, "I want to bring Susie with me too."
Odis paused for a moment, then waved to the golden-haired dog that was already terrified by Suzaku, and Susie immediately appeared on Suzaku's back.
The next second, Suzaku appeared in mid-air carrying them. Before Audrey could even exclaim in surprise, the surrounding scenery began to rush past.
Odis recalled a description of Suzaku's speed: in the blink of an eye, he was already ten thousand miles away.
They arrived at Cruise Island in just a few seconds, faster than "travel".
As Audrey dismounted from Suzaku's back, she thought to herself: the £6,000 was well spent.
Seeing that there was still time, Odis used "earth magic" to take Audrey to the top of the mountain and gave her a brief introduction to Cruz Island.
Audrey gazed at the boundless sea, the beautiful beaches, the bustling port town, and the peaceful plain town. A hill separated the two towns; on one side was a pirate's paradise, filled with foul language and hearty laughter, while on the other side, farmers worked leisurely in the fields.
Construction is underway on the hill in the middle; a brand-new town with trenches and machine guns is rising from the ground.
This was a sight Audrey had never seen before. She watched quietly for a few minutes before inquiring about the construction progress of Lighthouse Town.
She found it incredible to learn that just a few months ago, the place was a desolate wasteland.
At the same time, she experienced for the first time the changes that Odis had brought to this sea.
Around eight o'clock, Odis used "Earth Escape" again to bring Audrey to the mayor's office and told the secretary outside to have "General of Disease" come over.
The secretary was already used to the mayor's elusive nature and was not surprised at all by his sudden appearance. However, when he saw the beautiful Audrey, he stood there stunned for a moment, completely overwhelmed by Audrey's beauty.
It took him two or three seconds to realize what was happening and he went to ask the "disease lieutenant general" for help.
After the secretary left, Audrey asked, "Should I pretend to be someone else?"
"No need." Odis sat on the sofa, crossing her legs. "This is just fine."
Audrey didn't insist and sat down on the sofa as well.
Soon, there was a knock on the door. Odis, with anticipation in her heart, said, "Come in."
"You're very punctual today." "Lieutenant General of Disease" Tracy smiled with a slightly aloof air: "You didn't let…"
When she saw Audrey, she was completely stunned: Good heavens, am I hallucinating? How can there be such a beautiful lady in the world?
Look, that golden hair, it's like dazzling sunlight.
That pure and noble temperament, eyes like the purest gemstones, and a flawless face—it's simply a miracle!
Seeing the "General of Disease's" reaction, Odis couldn't help but smirk: How about it? You're traumatized now, aren't you? Let's see if you still have the confidence to use your "charm" ability in the future.
Today he will show these annoying witches that all their abilities are nothing but pretense in the face of truly beautiful people.