landbeastnovel Chapter 227 Benson's Cleverness and Klein's Resurrection
Chapter 227 Benson's Cleverness and Klein's Resurrection
Chapter 227 Benson's Cleverness and Klein's Resurrection
Benson was a key member of the trading and import/export company and was very familiar with all kinds of vouchers and documents. He quickly confirmed the authenticity of the items in his hands and even found a detailed statement of Klein's cash flow.
For Evan, a high-ranking official in MI9, fabricating a genuine and credible investment record was far too easy. He only needed to give an order, and someone would prepare everything. Even if the official stock exchange of Rune came to investigate, it wouldn't be able to find anything.
Evan had done a thorough job of forgery, leaving Benson no choice but to believe him, which made him even more grief-stricken. Now the Moretti family had a total inheritance of 10,000 gold pounds and no debts, exceeding 95% of families in the Kingdom of Rune and entering the wealthy class.
Benson would rather give up all of that to save Klein's life.
Seeing that Benson believed his story, Evan continued:
"I've been corresponding with Klein, and he said, 'Benson, are you preparing for the government civil service exam?'"
"Yes."
"Which position are you planning to choose?"
"Klein had hoped I would apply for a position at Backlund, saying the job was more respectable and paid better. He even said he would apply to work at Backlund. Who would have thought—"
At this point, Benson's voice turned low again.
"I also suggest you apply for the position at Backlund, because there are risks in selecting government employees through exams this time. The Kingdom is also feeling its way forward, so many people are very concerned about the selection of the first batch of employees."
If you can get into a government department in Backlund and achieve results, it's easy to get promoted by the influential figures who are watching you, which will greatly help your career prospects!
Previously, it was Klein who painted a rosy picture of Benson's future at Backlund, but this time it was Evan who was personally making that promise to Benson.
Compared to Klein's empty promises, Benson was more convinced by Evan's. It wasn't that he was being obsequious; rather, having worked in society for many years, he knew very well that people like Evan had access to a lot of information that others didn't, so his words were more credible than others'.
Of course, the possibility that Evan was deceiving him cannot be ruled out, but Benson did not think that his family had anything worth deceiving Evan about.
Compared to persuading Benson, Evan knew that persuading Melissa was actually the more important thing.
"Because of the emergence of ironclad warships and the Pritzker shipyard's military spending embezzlement case, many engineers have been brought down. Therefore, the kingdom has decided to reorganize the Backlund Technical College into a university, establishing the Backlund Industrial and Technical University."
This new university will officially begin enrolling students next year, and will not conduct grammar or classical grammar exams; its focus will be on technical skills.
It's perfect for graduates and current students of technical schools everywhere. I think Melissa should give it a try too!
Melissa was taken aback when Evan, who was talking to Benson, suddenly brought up the topic of her.
"I've heard Klein mention that you, Melissa, love mechanics and steam power, right? This is your chance to get up close and personal with more advanced technologies. Who knows, you might just be the chief designer of the kingdom's next generation of ironclad warships!"
Evan started by appealing to her hobbies, which made Melissa feel a little dazed, as if she were seeing Klein's persuasion to her a few days ago, and her eyes involuntarily became a little moist.
"Mr. Evan is right. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a girl like you. You must seize it."
Leonard also thought this was a rare opportunity, and, taking advantage of Evan's words, he also actively persuaded Melissa.
Benson and Melissa exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's thoughts. They both wanted to go to Backlund, not only because of what Evan had said, but also because they both wanted to leave Tingen, this place of sorrow.
Having made his decision, Benson acted decisively, pulling out the property deed from among a pile of documents.
Then he put the remaining items back into the folder and said:
"Klein never told us about his investments, but Mr. Evan still sent the money after his death."
This clearly shows that you are a truly honest and trustworthy person.
Melissa and I have decided to move to Backlund, so we're leaving this house here.
We don't understand securities investment, and these things are not suitable for us.
I've heard that Earl Akhova's mansion has its own securities firm, and I'd like to entrust Mr. Evan to continue managing these matters for us. We'd also like Mr. Evan to help manage the company where Klein works and the compensation from the police station. I wonder if Mr. Evan would be willing.
Having worked in society for so many years, Benson has seen too many cases of laymen leading professionals, and he knows the importance of entrusting professional tasks to professionals.
Having determined that Evan was reliable, Benson naturally wanted Evan to continue helping him assess these stock investments.
Upon hearing Benson's request, Evan's expression froze for a moment, then he was overjoyed. This was a development that completely exceeded his expectations.
He hadn't expected Benson to react so quickly.
However, from Benson's perspective, this is indeed the best way to manage their family's assets, and it is also the best way to strengthen the connection between Evan, Benson, and Melissa. Having shared experiences is more effective in bringing people closer than relying on emotional bonds.
"Klein is a good friend of mine, so of course I'm willing to manage your assets."
Seeing that Evan had agreed to his request, Benson was also decisive. He went into his bedroom, took out the passbook that Leonard had just sent him a couple of days ago, and handed it to Evan.
This made Evan look at Benson with even greater respect; not many people could be so decisive when it came to spending so much money.
Benson and Evan chatted for a while longer, and seeing that it was getting late, Evan got up to say goodbye. Benson and Melissa saw him to the door.
When Evan arrived, he brought assets worth four thousand gold pounds, but when he left, he took at least seven thousand pounds of inherited assets with him, making him seem more like a debt collector than someone repaying a debt.
However, after this series of events, Evan understood why finance was so profitable; it was practically a way to make money out of thin air.
The assets he prepared for the Moretti family were nominally owned by the Moretti family, but the actual right to use them was in the hands of Evan. As long as he received a certain amount of dividends every year and every month, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that these assets became Evan's.
"You didn't plan all of this beforehand, did you? So you only need to pay a little interest each year, and the so-called debt is just a number on the books?"
Perhaps having received another insight from the old man, Leonard once again saw through the essence of the matter and couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
"If I were only after money and had already planned ahead, I would have rather not paid back the money, or not asked you to endorse or witness it," Leonard thought about it and agreed. If Evan had taken advantage of Klein's death to embezzle the money, probably no one would have known.
When a person dies, the debt is wiped clean, and everything is settled. The fact that he's repaying the debt is just complicating a simple problem.
"In any case, I still want to thank you for your hard work in arranging the Moretti family's future life. You know that we night watchmen cannot show ourselves in public, and there are many things we cannot directly help with."
Evan nodded, accepting Leonard's thanks, but then he suddenly gave a meaningful smile.
Looking at Leonard, he said:
"I recently received a very interesting badge that I think might be helpful for your future."
As he spoke, Evan took out a badge the size of an eyeball from his pocket, the front of which was engraved with symbols of fate and concealment.
The reverse side features a ring of small, compact ancient Hermetic inscriptions:
With this item, you can join!
It was something on Lanluus's body; this badge was the membership certificate for the "Hidden Earth Society of Destiny".
The "Hermits of Fate" is a secret organization formed by demigods who have taken the path of thieves. It is mainly aimed at their nemesis, "Amon." Although it is said to be aimed at "Amon," it is actually a helpless group of people sticking together for warmth. Ever since Lanluus came into Mr. A's hands, everything he owns has been confiscated by Mr. A, and this badge is no exception.
Before coming to Tingen, Evan specifically asked for this badge.
Leonard hurriedly caught the badge Evan threw to him, and was about to say something to decline, but then suddenly fell silent, looking at Evan with a complicated expression, and then said:
"Thank you, this thing has been a great help to me!"
Evan looked directly into Leonard's bright green eyes and said meaningfully, with a double meaning:
"You're welcome. We'll have many opportunities to collaborate in the future."
Leonard felt the pressure from Evan's gaze. It wasn't pressure from strength, but from the information asymmetry and the difference in their status.
Evan knew he had the "old man" inside him, but he didn't know how to explain it.
Evan is a chosen one of the Goddess of Night; he is a Night Watcher of the Church of the Goddess of Night, and they are in a superior-subordinate relationship.
What is Evan's attitude towards himself and the "old man" parasitizing his body?
These problems weighed heavily on Leonard like mountains, leaving him unsure of what to do.
Should he confess to Evan? Then the "old man" inside him, whom he has always been very wary of, might suddenly turn on him and kill him, and he would be the first to suffer.
Not being honest? For the goddess's chosen ones, the goddess's representative not to tell the truth is a typical act of betraying the faith and the church. He would be dragged to the gallows in the church, especially since he is a night watchman.
The temperature was already getting a bit chilly at dusk in September, but Leonard was covered in sweat and seemed lost and unsure of what to do.
Just as Leonard was at a loss, Evan suddenly smiled and said:
"I'm going to the cemetery to visit Klein and talk to him, so you don't need to come along. Thank you for covering for me today. If I ever have the chance to avenge Klein and need your help, I won't hesitate to ask."
Leonard wiped the sweat from his brow. Although he didn't understand why Ivan had suddenly let him go, he still stated:
"It's our duty. If you need help, please ask anytime!"
Watching Ivan's departing figure, Leonard suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, then asked in a low voice:
"Old man, why didn't Mr. Evan pretend not to know you when he discovered your existence, and then call the people of the Sanctuary to eliminate you afterwards?"
"I don't know, but since he is a favorite of the Goddess of Night, then his attitude might be the Goddess of Night's attitude."
In short, you don't need to worry about me harming you anymore. I don't have the guts to plot against someone right under the nose of the Goddess of the Night.
And for now, I don't need to think about finding a new host, because your goddess has already tacitly allowed me to parasitize your body.
An aged voice echoed in Leonard's mind.
Although he wasn't sure if the "old man" parasitizing him was lying, the fact that the goddess was paying attention to his situation gave Leonard a certain sense of security.
"Old man, what do you think of Mr. Evan? Is there anything special about him? Why was he able to become the favored one of the goddess?"
Leonard still finds it hard to believe that Evan has become a chosen one of the goddess. He feels that apart from his family background, he is no less than Evan in any way, especially in terms of his handsome face. Shouldn't the goddess consider his family background? Moreover, he is an extraordinary one who has passed the "Sleepless" pathway.
"I don't know what's so special about this person. I only know he's dangerous. When he hinted that he knew of my existence, I had the urge to attack, but I felt that if I actually attacked, it would interfere with the fate of the entire world and ultimately cause a backlash from fate, leaving me with no place to be buried."
Leonard remained silent for a long time after hearing this, then muttered to himself:
"With someone like that helping me, I'm more likely to get my revenge!"
The sun is about to set, the crimson moon has risen, and the deep night is about to rule the sky.
Outside Raphael Cemetery, Evan arrived late in a public carriage, carrying a bouquet of white flowers. He walked into the cemetery, brushing past Liao Liao and the others who were about to leave.
When Evan found Klein's tombstone, it was already completely dark. Under the crimson moonlight, the entire cemetery had an indescribable desolation and quietness. For Evan, who had never seen the crimson moonlight before and had memories of his past life, it even gave him a sense of evil fear.
Evan looked at the many flowers placed in front of the tombstone and casually tossed the flowers in his hand into them. He looked up and down at the black and white photo of Klein on the tombstone, which had a strong scholarly air about it, and found it quite interesting.
After circling Klein's grave twice, Evan finally plopped down on Klein's tombstone, closed his eyes, and began to rest.
Since the old count's funeral in the morning, Evan hadn't had a break all day, leaving him feeling mentally exhausted.
The cemetery caretaker patrolled the area twice and then never returned, ignoring Evan sitting on the tombstone. The September evening breeze was cool with a hint of chill, and it carried a coldness as it passed through the cemetery.
Unless they are specifically designated recipients, no one wants to stay in the cemetery for long.
After an unknown amount of time, Evan opened his eyes and sensed a movement.
Soon the stone slab sealing the burial pit loosened, and a hand reached out from the gap in the slab, trying to push it aside.
But the stone slab seemed to be welded in place, remaining completely still.
If one hand wasn't enough, then two hands would do. Soon another hand reached out from the gap, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't move the stone slab an inch.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Seeing that Klein couldn't push away the stone slab he was standing on, Evan couldn't help but laugh.
Upon hearing the laughter, the hands that had been extended through the gap abruptly withdrew. A crisp sound rang out, and a small tree by the roadside not far from the cemetery was suddenly set ablaze. A figure emerged from the flames.
Evan looked at Klein, dressed in a tailcoat, with black hair and brown eyes, and watched the gruesome wound on his chest writhe and grow, and said with a smile:
"I knew Mr. Fool wouldn't let his followers die so easily."
Your resurrection appears to have no aftereffects whatsoever; truly befitting Mr. Fool, who stands at the pinnacle of the 'Diviner' path!
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Klein also recognized the guy sitting on his tombstone, who was the despicable one who was stepping on his coffin lid.
His memory was still stuck on the time when he recklessly activated the "Sunfire" spell to prevent Ince Zangwill from obtaining Saint Selena's ashes.
Upon recognizing Evan, Klein stopped his rapid retreat and followed Evan's gaze to his chest. He discovered that his chest was still moving and healing automatically, as if it had traveled from another time, only this time it was slower and more difficult.
Just as Klein realized that his secret of time travel might be exposed, he heard Evan's words again and couldn't help but ask:
"Is this the ability of a high-ranking expert in the Diviner path? To resurrect someone without any aftereffects?"
With a push of his buttocks, Evan got off Klein's tombstone, saying as he walked away:
"The old count, who was just buried this morning, once asked an angel, 'What is a miracle?' The angel replied, 'A miracle is to die and rise again.' And the Sequence 2 angel of the Diviner's Path is named 'Miracleist.'"
"The Miracle Worker!"
Klein repeatedly pondered the name, thinking of the Antigonus family notes, Zarathustra, the gray fog associated with himself, and the half-Fool in the Antigonus family legend. He felt that the factors behind his transmigration were definitely not simple.
"Is this why you devised that 'luring the snake out' plan for me? You were actually convinced that Mr. 'The Fool' could resurrect me?"
It was only at this point that Klein truly understood the full scope of Evan's plan.
"Yes, the trend in Tingen is too difficult to defy. I can only use the method of luring the snake out of its hole to minimize the damage caused by Ince Zangwell's operation. Therefore, you, who were able to be resurrected by Mr. Fool, are the best candidate to carry out this plan."
Judging from the results, it was quite successful. Tingen avoided destruction, and everyone in the Night Watch squad except you died. You were also able to be resurrected. Apart from Ince Zangwill taking Saint Selena's ashes, it can be said to be a perfect ending.
Evan proudly showed Klein the results of his plan.
Klein, relieved to know the result, suddenly remembered something and said urgently:
"No, besides Ince Zangwell taking Saint Selena's ashes, Megos and the child in her womb also underwent a strange change."
I severely injured Megaius and the offspring of the True Creator with the "Sunfire" spell, but they also underwent changes.
Their flesh and blood gave birth to a man! Where did that man go? Do you know who he was?
Klein was very concerned about why the man had said "long time no see" to him, and he was certain that a "human" born from the flesh and blood of the true creator's offspring was not a good person.
Hearing Klein finally ask the question, Evan scratched his head sheepishly and decided to tell Klein the truth:
"The man you saw is the 'True Creator,' the deity standing at the very top of all extraordinary paths."
Klein's eyes widened, and he asked in a trembling voice:
"You're saying the man I saw was the evil god 'True Creator' worshipped by the Aurora Society?"
Evan scratched his head again, nodded awkwardly, and then said:
"This is all my fault. I blindly expanded Lanius's scam, causing a financial crisis in Tingen. The overwhelming resentment is very beneficial to the growth of the child in Megos's womb."
The true Creator took this opportunity to bypass the blockade of the true gods and descend into the world through his own offspring.
Klein stood there dumbfounded, unable to accept this reality for a moment. In order to save Tingen, he and Evan released the evil god who could destroy the world.
Klein suddenly felt like he couldn't breathe, as if the world was about to be destroyed because of his and Evan's actions. But he quickly realized that the true creator should not have taken any action to destroy the world, otherwise he wouldn't be able to be buried in a beautiful suit.
"That day, the true creator deceived everyone. His angel king, who was under his demonic influence, stormed into Backlund. Augustus I, the founder of the Kingdom of Rune, stepped forward and engaged in an angelic war with him in the sky above Backlund. He even used a level 0 sealed artifact."
This great battle drew everyone's attention to Backlund, creating an opportunity for the true creator to descend through a vessel.
However, you don't need to worry that the true creator will cause a divine descent and a divine war, because his true body is still sealed by the seven great gods, and what descends is only his avatar.
Moreover, even if his true form were to descend, it would be none of our business. The true gods are far more anxious, just as Emperor Roselle said, "If the sky falls, there will always be someone taller to hold it up."
Evan recounted what he knew, noticing Klein's shock and anxiety, and offered words of comfort:
"You don't need to blame yourself for this. I am the one who is mainly responsible for promoting the Lannus deception and greatly accelerating the growth of the true Creator's offspring. You are just carrying out my plan."
Moreover, if we're talking about responsibility, the Church of the Night bears even greater responsibility. The high-ranking members they trained could defect, and they could even lose a level 0 sealed artifact.
"If it weren't for all these things, we two extraordinary individuals wouldn't have had to fight 008, confront the offspring of an evil god, and save Tingen."
Klein shook his head with difficulty and said, "I agreed to your plan. I can't just put all the blame on you when something goes wrong."
This demonstrates Klein's admirable character; he doesn't shirk responsibility when things go wrong, nor does he make others take the blame for him.