Mystery: The Ultimate Tarot

Chapter 264 Plotting the Assassination of the "Mysterious Saint"

Chapter 264 Plotting the Assassination of the "Mysterious Saint"

Inside Hugh and Fors' rented apartment.

Hugh, who was holding the handle of the beer mug, suddenly sighed.

Raphael paused for a moment: "You've found a solution, so why are you sighing?"

Hugh smiled wryly and said, "I don't know how to thank you."

The compensation she could offer seemed unnecessary to Raphael, and what Raphael needed, she might not be able to provide.

"Let's talk about it after the case is overturned," Raphael said. "You'll definitely offend a lot of people by then, and I might even have to help you assassinate a few political figures. We'll settle things then."

Hugh was slightly taken aback: "Is it that serious?"

Raphael asked, "What sequence are you in now?"

"Still Sequence 6."

"If you're Sequence 4, you won't offend anyone," Raphael said. "If you're Sequence 5, you'll definitely offend several members of the royal family. But if you're Sequence 6, you'll offend many people."

Hugh took a sip of beer. She understood Raphael's meaning perfectly: the stronger you are, the less likely anyone will dare to offend you, and they will even try their best to avoid making you feel offended.

She took a deep breath and said, "I've changed my mind. I'll contact the church to exonerate my father after I advance to Sequence 5."

Raphael smiled and said, "I wish you success."

The two men clinked glasses and took a sip of wine.

At this moment, Fors brought over the freshly grilled steak, and the three of them officially began their meal.

Today, Fors not only pan-fried steak, but also made salad, egg tarts, seafood soup, and stewed lamb.

In times of war, such a meal would be a luxury even for the middle class.

Raphael drank a few spoonfuls of seafood soup; it tasted quite good.

After they had almost finished eating, Fors said to Raphael, "I invited you here today mainly because I need your help with something."

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"What is it?"

Fors looked at Raphael: "I hope to learn some information about Butis from you."

Raphael asked, "Are you really going to kill him?"

Fors nodded seriously, then added, "But for now, it's just an assassination plan."

Raphael put down his knife and fork, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I suggest that you have at least two demigods involved in this operation."

He then said, "Butis has been hosting the Aurora Society's high-level, extraordinary gatherings, which is the best opportunity to assassinate him."

"It might be the only chance, because nobody knows where he usually lives or whether he has a fixed place to stay."

Fors hummed in agreement: "That's what I think too."

"There's one more thing you should be aware of," Raphael said. "The Dark Saint, Kesma, and Butis are almost inseparable. Although most of the time you can only see Butis, I'm certain the Dark Saint is lurking in the surrounding shadows."

Fors's expression was a little grim: "The difficulty has increased again."

"Not only that, there are also demigods among the people attending the Aurora Society's high-level gathering." Raphael added, "You must intimidate everyone as soon as you make your move, so as to scare away these demigods. If they stay to watch the battle, they will also be a huge destabilizing factor."

Fors took a deep breath; she suddenly felt that the assassination was hopeless.

Seeing the other party's ashen face, Raphael smiled and said, "Don't think it's too difficult. Just have your god send an angel to show up. That will be enough to intimidate the whole audience."

"If you want to make a move, I can help you hold off the Dark Saint," but only for one or two minutes.

"So you only need to consider hiring two demigods."

Fors smiled. "Isn't it a bit too simplistic?"

Raphael said meaningfully, "None of this is difficult for us."

If it were a normal Sequence 5, plotting to assassinate a demigod would be tantamount to suicide.

But Raphael has the "Lord of Evil Desires" "behind him," and Fors is backed by the Tarot Society, which is why he could have made such a scheme.

Fors understood Raphael's meaning: although this matter was difficult, one should know how to be content.

After finishing their business, the three of them started chatting, and the conversation turned to the "Seven Deadly Sins serial murder case" that had happened before.

Raphael frowned and asked Hugh, "The public doesn't seem afraid of this serial murder case?"

"What are they afraid of?" Hugh smiled and said, "The ones who died were grain merchants, and not only were they not afraid, they were all clapping and cheering."

Fors added, "What's scary are the wealthy businessmen. Almost all of them are hiring bodyguards lately, for fear that serial killers will target them."

Hugh continued, "There's no point in them doing this. The grain merchants in the previous two cases hired bodyguards at Sequence 6, but the murderer set up the scene right under their noses—"

Raphael was thinking about the feedback on the serial murders. If no one felt any fear, then he would have to consider adjusting the methods used in the murders.

However, the fact that some wealthy businessmen are afraid is still a good response. They are all corrupt souls, and the fear of such people is the best feedback.

They chatted until after 9 p.m., when Raphael said goodbye and went home to rest.

Hugh and Fors cleared the table while chatting about their earlier conversation.

Fors said, "Have you noticed? Raphael is actually a very reliable person."

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Having known him for so long, he seems to have a way of handling everything. Even if he can't do it himself, he can still offer good advice.

Hugh recalled their conversation before the meal and nodded, saying, "Indeed."

Raphael returned to his bedroom, having already changed halfway through his pajamas, when suddenly there was a knock on the door.

He was slightly taken aback: "Who?"

It's so late; the servants usually don't bother him.

"I."

The voice sounds like "The Mysterious Saint" Butis.

Raphael was stunned again. Just over an hour ago, he had been discussing with others how to assassinate Butis.

However, Raphael quickly realized what was happening and immediately went to open the door: "Mr. Boutis, what can I do for you?"

He just thought that Butis couldn't possibly know about his conversation with Fors, otherwise he would have attacked right away instead of knocking on the door.

With unfathomable eyes, Boutis stood outside and said, "Mr. Freddy sent me to pick you up for the initiation ceremony at headquarters."

"The initiation ceremony—" Raphael was about to say, "Wasn't it already held?"

But then he thought about it again and realized that this was a ceremony to join the "Redemption Rose".

Raphael then said only half a sentence before adding, "Please wait in the living room while I change out of my pajamas."

Boutis hummed in agreement, but did not go to the living room, clearly intending to wait outside Raphael's bedroom door.

Raphael had originally intended to change back into the shirt and trench coat he had worn when he visited Hugh and Fors, but he felt that it was not formal enough. After all, in this kind of situation, one should make others feel that they value him and are even grateful to him.

So Raphael simply changed into a formal suit and, led by Butis, headed to the headquarters of the Aurora Society.