Catastrophe Card King

Reuel Bible listened and was slightly surprised, “Action tonight?”

Leonard Churchill said, “Yes. But I don’t know what they’re going to do. They just asked me to aid them. I think… maybe they want to steal something? Or assassinate someone?”

He had thought before he came that if the Silver Moon Leader asked him to help, it wasn’t because of his combat power.

After all, it would be impossible to forcibly infiltrate the stronghold of the Lionheart Family.

If there’s no fighting, they probably want to use the identity of “Baron Charles” to cover something.

“Hmm.”

Reuel Bible nodded in agreement, pondered for a moment, then said, “Since the Flood Gang’s downfall, the situation in Sinless City has been increasingly complex. Not only the Silver Moon Sect, but also other remnants of the Ancient God Sect have started to surface. Oh, have you heard anything from your friend from the Orlan Remnants?”

As soon as Leonard Churchill heard this, he knew he was referring to Camilla and asked back, “No, why?”

Reuel Bible said, “There are reports that the Old Era Remnants have been increasingly active lately, and it seems there are some issues within their ranks A new king has ascended to the throne, and it seems they are planning something very dangerous.”

A new king?

The nominal older brother of Camilla?

Leonard Churchill had heard from Tracy Garcia a while ago that the king of the Orlan Remnants has been seriously ill for a long time, so his death wouldn’t be surprising.

But he didn’t worry about it at all.

This level of turmoil is something the Federation’s higher-ups should worry about, not a commoner like him.

On the contrary, he thought it would be better if things were a bit lively. At that moment, Reuel Bible seemed to have thought of something and reminded him, “Also, the Main Family of the Millers recently sent people to investigate the assassination cases of two Sinless City Lords. It is said that a very accomplished detective has come from Dragon City… You need to be extra careful.”

“Okay.”

Only when Leonard Churchill heard this involving him did he feel a sense of danger.

The evening party was just an ordinary nobleman’s dinner.

The Lionheart Family was hosting the “meritorious officials” who had actively helped build New City.

It was also an exchange event for the upper-class society.

The entire process involved eating, drinking, dancing, and business dealings. As Baron Charles had neither resources nor much to talk about, Leonard Churchill pretended to mingle with the crowd for a while before sitting down in the rest area to enjoy a drink. He scanned every person present.

He was still waiting for instructions from the Silver Moon Leader.

However, before receiving any instructions, a familiar figure walked into the rest area.

Catherine Carter, dressed in burgundy evening attire, entered the banquet hall and spotted Leonard Churchill immediately.

She had lost interest in socializing and, on a whim, wandered over to the rest area.

Spotting Leonard Churchill, Catherine took the initiative to greet him, “Well, Baron Charles, it’s been a long time.”

Leonard Churchill also politely stood up and bowed in greeting, “The beautiful Miss Carter, it’ s been a long time.”

Since Catherine found out that this guy was from the X Bureau, she was not as guarded as before.

She adjusted her dress and elegantly sat down on the sofa, casually asked, “Are you on a mission?”

With an ambiguous smile, Leonard gave a noncommittal response: “What if… I say that I came just to see Miss Carter?”

“Oh?”

Catherine certainly did not take that seriously.

She gave him a cryptic smile and then abruptly changed the subject, “Your ‘cousin Sophia’ is not seen around. I thought you’d disappear too.”

Leonard Churchill was not surprised by this comment.

Reuel Bible had already mentioned this situation before.

As soon as Sophia was exposed, his identity as Baron Charles would also be immediately revealed.

But he had just received a message from the Silver Moon Leader, which implied that she hadn’t caused any trouble as “Sophia.” Instead, she had a better plan. Right now, Leonard Churchill could only think of one possibility: she used her ‘Thousand Faces of the Moon¹

ability to disguise herself as any person present. With this thought, Leonard Churchill managed to keep his expression unchanged, and casually switched the topic: “How are Miss Carter’s wedding preparations going?”

Upon hearing this, Catherine’s eyes flickered, after a moment of silence, she replied absently, “Not so good.”

Leonard Churchill had only asked casually and didn’t delve further.

However, as soon as he brought up this topic, Catherine seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked, “Can I ask you a very presumptuous question?”

Leonard Churchill responded, “Miss Carter, you’re too polite. It would be my honor to share.”

Catherine asked nonchalantly, “I don’t really feel like getting married now. Do you have any good suggestions?”

She couldn’t bring up this topic with anyone around her.

For some reason, whenever she saw him, she was reminded of their previous encounter at Rose Manor, the time they went up to the roof together. Without thinking too much about it, she brought up this subject casually. Leonard Churchill chuckled lightly and asked, “Is it because you don’t like a political marriage?”

Upon hearing this question, he couldn’t help but think of the mysterious pen friend he corresponded with yesterday.

Do all these noble ladies have these concerns?

Catherine responded, “Pretty much. I have no expectations regarding that kind of marriage arrangement.”

Destiny is fluctuating.

The Destiny Coin divination previously hinted that her choice was correct.

But now, she wasn’t so sure anymore.

Destiny seemed to have faced some sort of mishap, and the coin often pointed towards uncertainty.

For once, she was at a loss.

Not wanting to dwell on this topic, Leonard Churchill replied once more with his own perspective: “Love should be voluntary, and you should have no regrets afterward.”

“Hmm?”

It was a simple remark that at first didn’t seem to affect Catherine much.

But as she mulled over his words, her sparkling eyes gradually filled with a contemplative expression.