Mystery: The Stars Returner

Although Russell managed his expression very well, as his daughter, Bernadette still felt his nervousness, as if there were some secrets in the twenty-two tarot cards.

She couldn't help but get closer to Hastur to see clearly what was on the tarot card.

Pupils narrowed, carefully observing the contrast.

"Mr. Hastur, this tarot card..." Klein looked a little strange when he saw the image on the tarot card clearly, "Is this the original witch? She really has the beauty to charm all living beings."

When Russell heard the word witch, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He knew without looking that this was a witch tarot card, a tarot card that he least wanted his daughter to see.

"All the images on this deck of tarot cards are of the same person." Bernadette said slowly.

Her eyes deliberately glanced at Russell, who was restless. What surprises did her old father have that she didn't know about?

"In the mysterious world, appearance is not important, what is important is the core contained in it." Russell sat upright and said with a serious face.

Hastur did not speak. He just wanted to take out another tarot card and put this witch card on the third one, but after thinking about it later, he gave Russell a pleasant surprise.

"It's so beautiful." Klein said with a pretense of emotion, and then looked away to prevent himself from laughing out loud.

Russell's witch image is really interesting, especially in situations like this.

Mr. Hastur must have deliberately kept this Witch Tarot Card in order to use it against Russell at such a moment.

Fortunately, I don’t have the habit of writing a diary.

"Witches always have both beauty and wisdom. People with weak minds are most likely to be seduced and become their slaves."

Bernadette's suggestive words made Russellton's face feel hot, and he sat obediently, showing a very obedient and obedient appearance.

Klein continued: "There are always some people who are willing to devote themselves to art. I think the original Emperor Russell must have left such a Tarot card out of such a noble purpose."

The corner of Russell's mouth twitched slightly. The more he looked at him, the more he felt that the person sitting opposite was disgusting. Wouldn't it be better to quietly bring up this topic?

What else do you mean by dedicating yourself to art?

You might as well be learning foreign languages ​​in bed with the witches at night.

"Indeed, you have to experience what it's like to be a witch for yourself, so that you can better write down your feelings in your diary."

Bernadette cooperated very well with Hastur and Klein and joked about her old father, who made him do so many ridiculous things.

Russell remained silent. Even though Bernadette and Klein cooperated tacitly, he did not take it seriously. Instead, he observed Hastur and Klein thoughtfully.

Seeing this scene, Klein lost interest in continuing the topic of Tarot cards, and instead brought the topic back to Russell's diary.

"My teacher once made a conjecture. He believed that Emperor Russell might be a traveler from other worlds. The diary records ways to travel to other worlds." Klein asked with a look of curiosity on his face: "Emperor, are you really Aren’t they from our world?”

The increasingly large-scale chat made Russell aware of something unusual.

He looked at Klein for a few times and then said slowly: "There has always been only one world. I am also a part of this world. My uniqueness comes entirely from my extraordinary wisdom."

"So that's it." Klein said regretfully, "I really want to see a different world."

Russell said with a smile: "If you have the opportunity, you can go up to the stars and have a look. It will definitely refresh your world view."

Hastur's eyes darkened a little, thinking that the consciousness of the fallen mother goddess had awakened in Roselle's body again, but it turned out to be just a test.

"Starry Sky, I am indeed very interested. If I have a chance, I will go and take a look." Klein showed an interested look.

"It's too dangerous. It's better to give up the idea of ​​going to the stars, otherwise you will be like me."

Russell's attempts were fruitless, and he turned to talk about the dangers of the stars, and sternly warned Bernadette never to go to the stars.

"It was because I went to the starry sky that I ended up hiding in the tomb for hundreds of years." Russell looked at Hastur, "I believe that the stars understand the horror of the starry sky better than anyone else."

"Where I am is the starry sky." Hastur said calmly.

"..."

That slightly pretentious tone gave Russell a feeling of familiarity.

The few of them chatted for a while, and seeing that Hastur didn't expose the idea of ​​being fellow time travellers, Klein remained silent for the first time.

……

The sun set over the sea, and it was time for dinner. Russell stared at Klein who had not yet consciously left with an unhappy look on his face.

Today is the day for him to reunite with his daughter. It doesn't matter if the stars come to join in the fun. Who wants him to be favored by others?

But Mr. Klein, who was pretending to be Hermann, really had no eyesight at all, and he was planning to stay for dinner.

Maybe I’ll have to stay here tonight, it’s such an eyesore!

"Mr. Hastur, it's been a long time since we had a drink together, right?" Klein turned a blind eye to Russell's eyes and concentrated on chatting with Hastur about past events.

"It has indeed been a while." Hastur raised his glass and invited Klein to drink with him.

"Do you mind talking about how you became friends?" Bernadette joined the topic.

"The first time I met Mr. Hastur was in Backlund." Klein didn't mince words and talked about a lot of what happened back then.

Bernadette listened quietly, while Russell made a cold sound and drank alone.

"A big thing happened in Backlund before. If Mr. Hastur hadn't extended a helping hand, the disaster would have been further expanded."

"Mr. Klein, do you still believe in the goddess of the night?"

Hastur's sudden topic made Klein stunned for a few seconds, and then he smiled and said: "Mr. Hastur, you know, people like us will not truly believe in any god."

"Why should you believe in gods? Are they worthy of belief?" Russell said disdainfully.

Hastur glanced at him calmly, and he turned sideways and chose to shut up.

"Faith is not necessarily a bad thing. Personal abilities are limited. It is normal to pray for the help and protection of the gods." Bernadette said softly: "If the gods can really help you achieve what you want, then devote yourself to it." Faith is also a fair transaction."

Russell wanted to say something, but finally sighed and continued to remain silent.

"When the gods help and protect you, what if they have ulterior motives?" Klein didn't want to target Mr. Hastur, but when he said these words, his meaning changed a bit.

Russell's ears twitched slightly, and he was in a happy mood. For the first time, he felt that this person was not bad.

"Faith that is pious and selfless, without asking for anything in return, and faith that stems from transactions and equivalent exchanges, there is not much difference for the gods." Hastur's answer made Bernadette's eyes move slightly.

At this time, Cattleya, who was directing the people to serve the food, saw this scene and quickly asked the people who were serving the food to leave.

Before leaving, he secretly glanced at Russell, who was sitting next to the queen.

I thought this was a wretched man, but I didn't expect it to be Emperor Russell.

She had seen the portrait of Emperor Russell before, but she was not sure. She looked back and forth several times before she could believe that the former emperor of Intis was back.

"This topic is too heavy. Let's talk about other things." Klein smiled and changed the topic to avoid making the atmosphere too awkward later.

"I can never get tired of Intis-style dishes." Hastur said with a smile.

"Indeed, I once worried about why I am not a citizen of Intis." Klein smiled and praised tonight's dishes.

After tasting the dinner, Hastur did not stay long and turned into a ball of light and dispersed. Klein also took the initiative to leave the palace, saying he wanted to go out for a walk.

When Russell and Bernadette were left alone, Russell's eyes narrowed slightly and he said: "That boy is not simple. I was blind at first. No wonder he can become friends with the stars."

"Did you see anything?" Bernadette became interested. She didn't know much about Klein. If it weren't for the stars, there wouldn't be much interaction between the two.

"I just tried to divine his origin, but the result was covered up. This proves that he is either a Sequence 0 True God, or he has some kind of high-level item hidden in his body."

"High-level items?"

"Items that exceed Sequence 0 level." Russell gave a definite guess.

"Could it be..."

After guessing a certain possibility, Russell stood up from his position with a serious face, walked back and forth several times, slapped the palm of his hand hard, gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, let me tell you, how could you do this today?" There is a tacit understanding and you can make fun of me!"

He had been feeling something was wrong since just now. It turns out that this is what happened!

"What happened?" Bernadette rarely saw such a complicated expression on her old father's face.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, and don't think about asking for anything." Russell snorted and said, "I have to leave beforehand. You are not allowed to follow me, and don't even think about peeping."

Without waiting for Bernadette to say anything, Russell quickly left the palace and headed to the streets to look for Mr. Klein.