Mystery: From Celestial Venerable's Backup to Red Priest

Chapter 101 Lanius's Deception

Chapter 101 Lanius's Deception

July 14, Saturday, light rain.

Klein and Butler Buck arrived at a theater in the Golden Sycamore district of Tingen in a carriage from the Earl of Akhova’s mansion.

Because a few days ago, with Evan's approval, Butler Buck made a large investment of 3000 gold pounds in the West Lavis County iron mine project, which attracted the attention of the entire upper class of Tingen. As a result, people have been flocking to consult with the iron mine owner, Lanius, in the past few days.

The sudden influx of huge investments filled Lanluus with elation, but the influx of investors left him overwhelmed, a mix of happy troubles.

To save time and to attract more investment, Lanius rented a theater in the Golden Phoenix District.

We are preparing to hold an investment presentation to bring together all interested investors and introduce our project.

As the first major investor, Barker's steward had a strong trendsetting effect. In addition, Lanius hoped that he could make further investments to play a leading role, so he also received a gold-plated invitation.

Klein was the investment auditor appointed by Evan when he left Tingen, and Buck's butler did not leave him behind, bringing him along as well.

When Butler Buck arrived at the theater, many famous and important figures came to greet him.

Although Mr. Buck was merely a butler, he was a regular at Earl of Akhova's residence in Backlund and a participant in the Council of Lords meetings.

With his involvement in national governance, Butler Buck was essentially his representative in Awawa County, wielding considerable power and influence.

At the same time, these people were also thinking about whether they could get some inside information from him, since Barker was the first person to be optimistic about the project and invest heavily in it.

Looking at these important figures whom he had only ever seen in newspapers, Klein couldn't help but sigh at how severe the barriers between circles were. If he hadn't known Evan and Butler Buck, he would hardly have met so many important people.

In the end, Evan even saw Lord Deville, whom he had just helped on behalf of the police department the day before. This was the induction mission Klein had received to become a full member of the team.

Upon meeting this kind-hearted lord, Klein couldn't help but recall the factory conditions he had learned about the day before, and the glazing female workers he had met. For the first time, he had witnessed firsthand that the Industrial Revolution brought not only progress in civilization, but also oppression of people.

Lord Deville clearly recognized Klein as the policeman who had treated him and helped him overcome his insomnia the day before. He approached with a strange look in his eyes, first greeting Butler Buck, then turning to Klein and saying:

"Thank you for your help yesterday, Inspector. I had an unprecedentedly good night's sleep, and I'm feeling incredibly energetic and in better shape than ever before. Are you here today also to participate in an investment?"

"It is my honor to be able to help you. Thank you for donating to build the library again. Your kindness touches everyone. Mr. Evan Horn is my classmate. I was entrusted by him to review the relevant investments, so I am attending this investment seminar with Mr. Buck."

Klein had a very good impression of Lord Deville; the library in Golden Phoenix District that was bombed by Riel Bieber a few days ago was rebuilt with his help.

Because the relevant information was still under lockdown, when Klein went for treatment of his insomnia yesterday, he casually asked about it. Klein hesitated for a moment before telling him what he could.

Lord Deville was furious when he heard that a follower of a heretical god had blown up the library he had donated to build, and declared that he would rebuild the library on the original site.

That afternoon, Klein learned from the captain that the money donated by Lord Deville had been deposited into the church's account.

"The inspector is well-versed in psychology and must be very good at judging people. After the presentation, please give me some advice."

Oh, by the way, I was feeling disoriented yesterday because of chronic insomnia and forgot to ask your name.

Deville was deeply impressed by Klein, and his long-term interactions with various people had given him the ability to discern a person's character, so he intended to befriend Klein.

Klein hesitated for a moment, feeling that besides his identity as a Night Watchman, there was nothing else to keep secret, so he said:

"You flatter me, Klein Moretti, this is my full name."

"I understand. An old friend has arrived. Please excuse me." Lord Deville shook hands with Klein and then left.

After Lord Deville left, Butler Buck looked at Klein in surprise and then said:

"I had no prior knowledge of any public office you held, let alone being a police officer, let alone an inspector!"

"I haven't been with the company long and haven't passed my probation period yet, so I haven't told you."

Butler Buck nodded, then frowned slightly, remembering Klein's previous objections to the investment. Even though Evan had telegraphed his approval from Backlund, he still had reservations.

Previously, Butler Buck did not take Klein's opinions seriously, thinking he was just a greenhorn who had just graduated from school. Evan only asked him to do the audit because he wanted to help his classmate. But now that he knows Klein's identity as a police officer, he has no choice but to re-examine Klein.

Klein was just an ordinary policeman, and in Buck's eyes, he was just a worker, a clerk, or even a temporary worker, not even a permanent employee.

The inspector is a regular police officer, belonging to the "official" level. It is generally difficult for second-generation rich kids without power and connections to get in, let alone someone like Klein who obviously has no background, unless Klein has special circumstances.

This reminded Buck of the rumors he had heard before, the rumors about extraordinary individuals, so the look in his eyes changed, and he re-examined the investment in his mind.

Just as Buck was lost in thought, Klein saw Leonard, dressed in an inspector's uniform, arrive. He then spoke to Buck and walked toward Leonard.

"You're here too. Didn't I tell you the captain's been keeping an eye on you lately and to be careful? Why are you still wearing this outfit?"

"I came here today on a mission. Given the library bombing a few days ago, there's some panic in Tingen City right now, and today is a gathering of the powerful and wealthy, so the police maintaining order requested our assistance. Luo Yao and I were assigned here; Luo Yao is in charge of the outside, and I'm in charge of the inside. By the way, how did you get in?"

Leonard explained everything to Klein, then asked with a puzzled look:

"I discovered this scam when I was helping my classmate Evan review his investments. His housekeeper invited me, and I figured I had nothing better to do than come along since I was off today," Klein said honestly.