They all call me Great Master

Since Marinda dared to use "Atos's Gold Box" as bait, it surely meant she knew the whereabouts of "Atos's Gold Box."

Perhaps it was even in her hands.

Otherwise, if someone exposed it, all her efforts would be wasted.

Thinking this, Arthur nodded without a trace.

"Understood!"

"Then we shall use this master's notes as bait, interspersed with some rumors of 'Atos's Gold Box.'

Marinda smiled.

Her eyes gleamed with craftiness, and her smile revealed the pleasure of a successful prank.

Such a smile made Arthur even more certain of his guess.

'Atos's Gold Box' was most likely in her possession.

Moreover, she used smoke as a concealment!

Arthur thought to himself, yet he did not utter another word, just controlling Wuni to stare unblinkingly at Marinda — the plan was set.

It was time to discuss the most crucial thing.

Compensation!

That large batch of arms was quite valuable.

Plus, solving the threat from South Los made it even more valuable.

If he didn't quote a good price, Arthur felt he would be dishonoring his profession as a "Spirit Medium."

Marinda seemed to sense that Arthur was about to ask for a lion's share and immediately emphasized —

"This is mutual benefit!"

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Helping me is helping yourself!"

"Ah, right right right."

"Do you want to know the secret behind the demise of the Bloodline Clan?"

Seeing that Arthur was unfazed, the lady sighed lightly and her expression became serious.

Similarly, Arthur strived to exhibit his seriousness while in the form of Wuni.

Anyone faced with matters concerning the "Bloodline Clan" would not take it lightly.

Even if Arthur was himself a "Blood Descendant," he needed to act like everyone else to avert exposing his identity.

Especially when facing this astute and sharp lady, Arthur was even more focused in his performance.

Even though he was merely controlling Wuni.

As for whether this lady could discern something from the face of a crow?

Who knows?

But being cautious never hurt.

"Your relationship with that 'Blood Descendant' must be good, right?

I have some information here that is very likely the reason for the downfall of the 'Bloodline Clan.'

I'll exchange it with you, and given your relationship with that 'Blood Descendant', you will surely benefit much more."

Marinda believed that this reward she offered would tempt anyone.

After all, this was concerning the friendship of an "Entrant," even the aspects of gratitude, something even Arthur, who was also an "Entrant," could not ignore.

This lady was quite certain of this.

Thus, after speaking, she calmly watched Arthur, believing he would agree.

Of course, with such a secret as her reward, she naturally harbored an attempt to probe.

She wanted to know what exactly was the relationship between Arthur and that 'Blood Descendant.'

What this lady did not expect was that Arthur simply shook his head.

"Change it!"

Facing Arthur's straightforward rejection, the lady was taken aback.

But Arthur appeared completely unperturbed.

"Your inquisitive look was too obvious just now, do you want to know my real relationship with that guy?

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Rest assured, it's nowhere as close as you imagine.

We just happened to meet in South Los and happened to complete a transaction.

Beyond that?

My relationship with him is nowhere as close as ours."

As Arthur spoke, he shrugged his shoulders, but the gesture appeared incredibly bizarre in Wuni's form, to Marinda it looked as if a crow suddenly twitched a couple of times.

However, the lady was not attracted by such convulsions.

Her gaze towards Arthur was filled with hidden suspicion.

She suspected that Arthur's outright refusal was meant to conceal his connection with the 'Blood Descendants.'

And that was exactly what Arthur wanted!

Arthur knew well that even if he distanced himself from his vest, traces would still be uncovered, leading to some very unfavorable assumptions about him.

Instead, he decided to draw attention by implying that the relationship was extraordinary.

Let everyone guess why he and his vest had an unusual relationship, and if there was some unknown collaboration.

As for the secret of the 'Blood Marquis'?

Don't forget Bern.

The other party was the one who knew the true secrets of the 'Bloodline Clan.'

Arthur believed this youngest member of the 'Bloodline Clan' would spill everything when facing his brother.

And that only needed a 'proper' opportunity.

"What do you want?"

Marinda asked directly, unable to find any clues from Arthur's expression.

Moreover, as if to show her slight irritation, the lady's words became harsh.

Unfortunately for her, Arthur paid no attention.

He was not going to be fooled.

Women always instinctively use their advantages.

Even a woman with 'misandry' is no exception.

"'Glory Potion'!"

"Impossible!"

When Arthur revealed what he wanted as a reward, the lady was startled and almost subconsciously refused; however, after declining, a strange look appeared in her eyes.

She stared at Wuni.

As if trying to see Arthur beneath the Crow's exterior.

"You're actually a noble?

Which branch does the Kledos Family belong to?

In the Silver Age, there were one hundred twenty-one nobles, why have I never heard of the Kledos Family name?

No, that's not right!

If the Kledos Family is part of 'Cat Faction.Black,' it should be older!

During the Holy Empire Era, the Kledos Family existed under a different name until the fall of 'Cat Faction.Black,' and then they chose to conceal themselves with the name 'Kledos'!

So, your family's true name must be...

So that's how it is!"

Marinda abruptly stopped talking.@@novelbin@@

This made Arthur curse inwardly as he listened.

So what is it like?

What else do you know?

He hated people who spoke in half-truths the most.

Especially when he had to pretend to be unconcerned.

"Don't jump to conclusions, Kledos is just Kledos, nothing else."

Arthur emphasized.

"Heh, the contemporary 'Black Cat,' actually possessing noble bloodline, interesting, interesting!

I think those guys would be quite shocked to hear this."

Marinda did not believe Arthur's words at all and acted as if she had uncovered the truth.

Firing up her pipe once again, the lady said amidst exhaling smoke—

"'Glory Potion'—the Lord Count has it, and she'll consider bringing it out as a reward for the sake of old times, but just that batch of arms won't be enough for this reward!

So, you must bring something else.

Of course, if you're willing to tell the true story about that incident at The Holy Court, that's also an option.

Dear, could you talk about that incident?

About...

'Serpent of Pride' Adam."