Silent night's embrace!
The ability of this item is very useful. One's existence will become concealed, and everything one does will acquire a layer of 'reasonable appearance'.
No wonder Stephen did so many bad things without attracting the attention of the Nighthawks. It turns out it was all thanks to this shirt.
It's just that the negative effects are a bit severe.
Being humorless isn't a big deal, but losing emotions in the end? Is that even human?
That would be a Machine.
Fortunately, I have the 'Book's Artisan', which allows for enhancement and Sealeds.
Lex once again communicated with the 'mystical book', spending 46 crystals for enhancement and 38 crystals for Sealeds.
New information about this item appeared on the pages.
After enhancement, the concealment ability of this black shirt remained unchanged, but on top of that, it gained the ability to 'be treated as a bug in the night and easily ignored when observed by high-level items or existences'.
As for the negative effects, after Sealeds, the effects remained the same, but the amount accumulated each time decreased.
In other words, after Sealeds, the usable time of this item was extended.
"...Cumulative usage exceeding one year, emotions begin to be lost."
"...Cumulative usage exceeding three years, all emotions will be lost."
Lex ended the summoning and breathed a sigh of relief.
With the 'silent night's embrace', his activities in Tingen, and even his future activities, would become concealed and safe.
This item could be used safely for at least one or two years.
And.
The usage time is cumulative, which means if he doesn't wear it constantly, it can be used for even longer!
Of course, Tingen harbors huge dangers. During his time here, Lex decided he would even wear it to sleep!
It's just the style of this clothing...
This translucent black gauze material looks quite flamboyant when worn.
He must wear it close to his body and then wear a normal shirt over it!
It was getting late. Lex took a shower, put on the black shirt, then a loose pajama, and finally put away the tin box containing the 'thief finger'.
Lying on the bed, Lex noticed that the potion residue had been somewhat digested, and the progress of digestion was much greater than when he provoked that assassin before.
'Does this mean that provoking a Beyonder will lead to faster digestion?'
'What if I provoke a high-level being? Hmm, I'll probably die at the same time I finish digesting the potion, right?'
Turning over, Lex fell asleep.
At noon the next day, after enjoying lunch, Lex drank the black tea Matthew brought him and picked up today's "Tingen City Honest Man's Newspaper" to read.
On the front page, there was a prominent news article.
"Illegal Gang Occupying Dock Area Eradicated, Police Station Chief Pelt States Tingen City's Public Security Management Will Be Strengthened"
"The reporter's efficiency is very fast. What happened last night is already in the newspaper today." Lex smiled as he closed the newspaper. Such a big commotion at the shipping company last night would definitely alarm the Police.
He had deliberately left the Sea Serpent Gang's ledger in the office, believing that when the Police arrived, they would know it was the Sea Serpent Gang's headquarters.
The bounty for the night was secured!
Adding to last night's gains, Lex felt his wallet starting to swell.
"Sir, Mr. McGovern's butler is here to see you. Would you like to meet him?" Matthew entered the room and bowed to ask.
The banker's butler?
Lex stood up and said, "I'll see him in the living room."
In the living room of the hotel room, Lex met McGovern's butler, a shrewd-looking man.
After handing a bottle of wine to Matthew, the butler bowed to Lex and said, "Mr. Lex, my master asked me to apologize to you on his behalf. We had originally agreed to meet at his home tomorrow, the 15th."
"However, my master has an urgent matter and hopes to reschedule the appointment for dinner with you tomorrow evening at 7 PM at 'Casbah Restaurant'."
"What do you think?"
Lex was not an unreasonable person, so he naturally had no objections.
"No problem. Please inform Mr. McGovern that I will arrive on time."
Having received the reply, the butler took his leave.
In the evening, Lex said to his personal valet and bodyguard, "I'll read for a bit, then go to bed. It's still early, you can go do something you like."
The valet and bodyguard were delighted to hear this. Although their work required it, who would want to hide in a hotel every day if they had a choice?
So, as Lex entered his bedroom, he heard Gru excitedly say, "Matthew, I know a restaurant with particularly delicious ice cream."
"I don't like sweets, and besides, I want to go to the Red Maple Theater. I, I want to watch a performance..."
"It would be great if Sir went too. Sir always goes to bed so early."
"Don't you know? Nobles all pay attention to health preservation, so sleeping early is normal." (Voices gradually fading away)
No, I'm not doing it for health preservation. It's just that if Lex doesn't sleep, the Duke won't have time to act.
Lex softly grumbled and changed into his 'Duke' disguise. Only when there was no sound outside did he climb out the window and leave the hotel.
Elk Bar.
Lex went directly to the Hunter Club. As soon as he entered, he felt the few gazes in the hall all turn towards him.
A round of applause broke out.
The club's manager, Eiros, strode over: "Congratulations, Duke. You are probably the fastest rising Hunter in our club's history."
"Yes, you excellently completed the commission, annihilating the Sea Serpent Gang. Now you are already a Level 7 Hunter in the club."
"Go, find Mr. Parker. He will pay you your deserved bounty."
Arriving at the bar, Lex gave an anonymous account and then looked at the old man.
Mr. Parker flipped through the commission logbook and said expressionlessly, "You annihilated the Sea Serpent Gang. According to the commission agreement, you will receive 2000 pound as remuneration."
"Unfortunately, you didn't capture their leader alive, otherwise you would have received an additional 500 pound."
Capture alive? Don't joke around.
That was an out-of-control Beyonder. I think I was quite lucky to be able to kill him.
Allowing an internal grumble, Lex remained silent on the surface.
Mr. Parker put down the logbook: "The items you previously consigned at the trading house have been sold. After deducting the handling fee, plus the previous mission remuneration, the total is 2308 pound."
"Do you want to withdraw it?"
Lex nodded. The old man looked at the account information he presented and said calmly, "You will see this money in one to two business days."
"Eiros said I'm already a Level 7 Hunter."
Lex leaned forward slightly: "Can you tell me what kind of free services a Level 7 Hunter can enjoy?"