They all call me Great Master

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Three arcane artifacts with confirmed provenance were laid out in front of Arthur, placed neatly on a relatively clean tool cabinet: a belt, a two-finger-sized leather pouch, and a silver brooch—

[Name: Zuo Danlun's Defense]

[Type: Protective Gear]

[Quality: Arcane]

[Attributes: 1. Long-Range Protection; 2. Permanent Trousers]

[Remarks: As a longbowman of the South County Hunter Corps, Zuo Danlun was quite skilled in archery, achieving flawless accuracy and even chain arrows. He once boasted a proud record of striking fifteen men in a battle on the West Coast. But a stray arrow accidentally hit his belt, turning the proud bowman's bright red underwear into a unique spectacle on the battlefield. It also became a relentless nightmare that he could not shake off. To prevent such an error from ever happening again, he sold all his possessions to commission the Master Alchemist 'Deldel' to create this belt—'I will never make the same mistake again!']

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[Long-Range Protection: Specifically against long-range attacks, ensuring safety even in the face of cannon fire]

[Permanent Trousers: Your belt firmly welds your trousers to your waist, they will never fall unless you wish it]

(Note 1: When a long-range protection is completed, it requires 12 hours of sunlight bathing or gold to recharge)

(Note 2: Although it does not provide close combat defense, the belt itself is extremely tough, and can be used to whip a target, amongst other uses)

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[Name: Lannister Family's Seasoning Jar]

[Type: Other Types]

[Quality: Arcane]

[Attributes: 1. Delicious; 2. Easy to Digest]

[Remarks: To ensure that every heir eats well and better absorbs the nutrients in food for optimal growth, the head of the Lannister Family asked another gnome alchemist to craft this arcane artifact. However, when it was created, the resulting deliciousness pleasantly surprised the gnome alchemist, so much so that he vanished with the artifact—What's inside? It's…]

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[Delicious: The seasoning inside makes food more flavorful]

[Easy to Digest: The seasoning makes any food easier to digest]

(Note 1: The seasoning jar contains 20 grams of seasoning, which can be replenished with salt and transformed with 2 hours of sunlight bathing or gold)

(Note 2: The effects of the seasoning will dissipate half an hour after it leaves the jar)

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[Name: Xin Coco's Brooch]

[Type: Other Types]

[Quality: Arcane]

[Attributes: Underwater Breathing]

[Remarks: During the middle of the Silver Age, Xin Coco was considered one of the 'God Thief' Carmen's heirs. This thief had commendable theft skills, but lacked the heart of a gentleman thief. Particularly when he discovered an underwater relic, murdering three companions in the process, his reputation was utterly ruined. However, he seemed not to care—'I'm ready, are you?']

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[Underwater Breathing: Allows breathing underwater for six hours]

(Note: After completing a full duration of underwater breathing, it requires 6 hours of moonlight bathing for recharge, or gold for a quick recharge)

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Looking at the three arcane artifacts, Arthur furrowed his brows tightly.

The three 'Spirit Mediums' who died at Yumir Manor—one with a broken neck, one choked to death on pie, and one drowned in a bathtub.

The deaths were bizarre in themselves.

But if the 'Spirit Medium' with the broken neck owned [Zuo Danlun's Defense], the one who choked owned [Lannister Family's Seasoning Jar], and the one who drowned owned [Xin Coco's Brooch], it was not just bizarre—it was mysterious.

Mysterious to the point of being eerie.

It was as if someone was targeting these three 'Spirit Mediums.'@@novelbin@@

Moreover, the culprit must be extremely familiar with the three victims to have finished them in such targeted and humiliating manners.

'Could it be the owner of Yumir Manor?'

While Arthur was speculating, he recalled Linda's warning to him.

Undoubtedly, the person would target Old Charlie as well.

Following the murderer's logic in targeting and humiliating Old Charlie, one would have to use…

Women?!

At this thought, Arthur couldn't help rubbing his temples.

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He was different from old gentlemen like Old Charlie; he wasn't very good at handling such scenes, so if he had to face one, he'd have to be quick about it and hope that "Zuo Danlun's Defense" was sturdy enough.

As the young 'Spirit Medium' thought to himself, the 'Anna' in his arms started to move.

The 'Anna' floating mid-air seemed to disdain the dirty floor of the morgue, casting a dissatisfied glance at the members of the Mount Gale Town Police Department.

The recently calmed Mount Gale Town police members began to tremble once more under 'Anna''s gaze.

"She, he, it..."

Walker, a fourth-level police officer who also served as the coroner, began to shiver again.

Because he always felt that the horror doll seemed to be targeting him specifically.

"Shut up, this lady is 'Anna,' the consultant's assistant."

Simon kicked the fourth-level officer without any courtesy.

Though merely an apprentice policeman, the advantage of coming from South Los meant Simon had no reservations.

Of course, it was more about the disdain he had for the other.

In the eyes of this apprentice policeman, not one of the officers here could compare to his companions, Hunter and Newt.

With Simon's 'hint,' the members of the Mount Gale Town Police Department once again fell silent.

Under their watchful eyes, the young 'Spirit Medium' appeared to listen intently, while 'Anna' narrated something to him.

Unfortunately, their speech was not something the others could hear.

All they could see was the young 'Spirit Medium' nodding repeatedly.

"Is that so?"

"So it's like that."

His brief and enlightening words caught the attention of everyone in the Mount Gale Town Police Department.

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And under everyone's eager anticipation, the young 'Spirit Medium' spoke.

"'Anna' has told me that many Undead are wandering inside the police station—there are men, and women, Hunters, Farmers, and merchants as well...

Huh?

This merchant troop?!"

Arthur's speech suddenly paused.

[Bluff]began to flicker.

The young 'Spirit Medium' walked toward Police Chief Westbron.

His serious and earnest demeanor frightened the plump Westbron into breaking out in a cold sweat.

"If you don't want to die, don't move! Be quiet!"

The stern whisper caused Westbron, who had just been about to inquire, to bite his lip hard, standing rigid and not daring to make a sound.

Everyone else watched breathlessly as Arthur walked straight up to Westbron and raised his hand, slowly reaching behind him as if there was something there.

But clearly, there was nothing.

However, Westbron's trousers were already wet.

Because the Police Chief could distinctly feel something that seemed like fingers or perhaps claws, sliding up his spine.

The sensation was all too real!

Not fake!

Especially Arthur's expression made the Police Chief realize that some terrifying entity must have set its sights on him.

Instantly, plea filled the Police Chief's eyes.

The young 'Spirit Medium' saw it, nodded slightly, and mouthed silently—

Crouch down!

Without hesitation, Westbron did just that, squatting down swiftly.

At the same time, the young 'Spirit Medium' grabbed fiercely.

Clang!

A noise as loud as the toll of a bell resonated in everyone's ears, and as everyone felt dizzy from the vibration, the young 'Spirit Medium' slowly asked—

"Tell me, why are you focusing on him?"