A crazy thought emerged from the deepest part of Audrey's heart without any warning.
What if... what if I let Susie drink the Spectator potion?
No, this is too ridiculous!
Making a dog a Beyonder?
This is simply a fantasy! What if she loses control? An out-of-control Beyonder animal in a mansion in Empress Borough... Just imagining the scene made Audrey shudder.
Count Hall's estate might be razed to the ground, and she, Audrey Hall, would become the biggest joke in the history of the Loen Kingdom.
But... but what if it succeeds?
A Spectator dog with intelligence, capable of communicating with her, and forever loyal?
Audrey's heart rate suddenly accelerated; she could almost imagine such a scene.
She would be her most perfect Listener, her most reliable partner, her most loyal Guardian.
She could accompany her in observing the world and analyzing human hearts, and even when she felt lonely and indifferent from acting as a "Spectator," she could use her furry paws to remind her not to lose herself.
She could share her secrets, understand her troubles, and witness her growth.
In this world full of masks and Lies, she would be the "Spectator" for whom she didn't need to lower her guard.
This... wasn't this exactly the "advisor" role she had always dreamed of, one who could offer advice and gain Insight into people's hearts?
And even better, an "advisor" who would absolutely never betray her!
Most importantly, this seemingly crazy idea had received the approval of "Mr. Lover"!
"If you're worried about the risks, I will assist when the time comes."
Mr. Nai Ya's final sentence was like a stabilizing force, instantly crushing all the hesitation and unease in Audrey's heart.
With him there, the greatest risk was no longer an issue!
The golden retriever still looked innocent. Sensing the intense fluctuations in her master's emotions, she tilted her head and let out a soft "whimper" from her throat, as if asking a question.
She had no idea that her master was currently brewing a world-shaking plan in her mind that would suffice to overturn her entire dog life.
A Beyonder pet cultivation plan that would be personally guided and witnessed by Mr. "Lover"!
This thought made Audrey's cheeks heat up again, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.
This wasn't just about making Susie smarter; this was... this was her first official "cooperation project" with Mr. Nai Ya!
Although he was still far away in Tingen, his words and his promise had crossed thousands of kilometers to become her greatest source of courage at this moment.
Audrey slowly crouched down, her white gown spreading across the magnificent carpet. She reached out and gently stroked Susie's smooth golden fur.
"Susie..." she called out softly.
"Woof!" Susie responded happily, rubbing her head against her palm.
"Tell me, do you want to become a little smarter?"
"Woof woof!" Susie wagged her tail even more vigorously.
Audrey's eyes grew brighter, and the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.
That's it!
...Before setting off for Backlund, Nairn felt it necessary to clear up some trivial matters in Tingen.
For example, that big fraud named Lanulius, and while he was at it, to cause some trouble for that lingering fellow, Ince Zangwill.
Calculating the time, in less than half a month, Lanulius would be closing his net, which would also involve Megose, who was to be watched by the "True Creator" during this period.
Heh, expecting a piece of scum to control his lower half and not use Beyonder abilities to seduce women while defrauding people of their money?
It was simply a fantasy.
A cold arc curled at the corner of Nairn's mouth. With a thought, he folded his hands and once again offered a prayer to "The Fool" Above the Gray Fog.
Only this time, he also sacrificed an extra set of documents... Above the Gray Fog, Klein was planning how to use his "Seer" abilities to earn some extra cash when that familiar crimson star, seemingly from another dimension, lit up.
"Why is Senior praying again?"
Klein muttered to himself.
Moreover, he saw the light screen expand, and Nairn's figure emerged, handing over a thick document.
Klein skillfully infused his spirituality into it, and the contents of the paper instantly flooded his mind.
This was an investigation report regarding the "Lanulius Steel Company."
It was also a detailed fraud plan.
Primary Culprit: Lanulius.
Project: Using the gimmick of a "high-grade large-scale iron mine" existing in the Hornacis mountain range of Sivellaus County to establish the "Lanulius Steel Company" and seek public financing.
The more Klein read, the tighter his brow furrowed.
This so-called "high-grade large-scale iron mine" was nothing more than a piece of wasteland Lanulius had temporarily rented, a "mining area" enclosed by a few wooden stakes and ropes.
The so-called ore samples were purchased from elsewhere.
The intimate photos hanging on the office walls with Sir Derville and the Mayor of Tingen were complete forgeries.
Everything was a meticulously planned Ponzi scheme.
The more Klein read, the heavier his breathing became, his fingers turning slightly white from gripping the paper too hard.
Wasn't this exactly the kind of illegal fundraising fraud case he had seen frequently in the news in his previous life!
The report estimated at the end that if the scam were allowed to complete, at least dozens of families would be defrauded, with the amount involved reaching as high as several thousand gold pounds!
Several thousand gold pounds!
That was the savings many families couldn't accumulate in a lifetime!
The signing fee Senior Nairn gave him didn't even amount to a fraction of that number!
He, Klein Moretti, and his sister Melissa, would hesitate for a long time just to buy a new set of tableware; how could this fraudster named Lanulius sweep away so much money just by talking?
This amount of money would be enough to pay back Senior Nairn's "investment" several times over!
On what basis?!
A flame of anger surged from the bottom of Klein's heart, making his chest feel tight.
This kind of scum really deserves to die! He must not be allowed to succeed!
He wished he could rush in front of Lanulius right now and use his fists to smash that hypocritical face.
"It really is too detestable!" Klein suddenly looked up, his voice filled with suppressed anger across the gray fog. "I even want to proactively apply to take over this case in my capacity as a Nighthawk!"
But after a brief moment of indignation, the expression on his face collapsed again, and he sighed regretfully:
"Unfortunately, his case doesn't directly involve supernatural factors; this matter is for the police to handle."
"Moreover, even if his identity as a Beyonder is discovered later, given his company's registered address in the South District, it should be handed over to the Lord of Storms' Punishers."
In Tingen City, the Beyonder squads of the three major churches have clear jurisdictional divisions. Golden Willow District, North District, and West District belong to the Nighthawks; East Borough, South District, and the pier area belong to the Punishers; the University District and the outskirts belong to the Machinery Hivemind.
Klein had already memorized these rules by heart.
However, Nairn's prayer continued—
"Little Zhou, I know you're anxious, but don't be anxious just yet."
As if anticipating Klein's reaction, conducting a dialogue across space.
Nairn added.
"It's simple. Why don't we just pull in a few Nighthawk colleagues and invest money together?"
"And while we're at it, my leading actor, please cooperate with me in putting on a wonderful play."