Eldritch Horror Theatre

"...That really does sound like the kind of advice you'd give!"

Fu Qian's words successfully made the evening Bookstore even quieter.

Even though she had thoroughly mentally prepared herself, Chief Yuan still fell into a long silence before finally letting out a sigh.

"It's a pity. Although Ambor's behavior is indeed somewhat abnormal, we can't be one hundred percent sure he is the problem."

"Why do we need to be sure he's the problem?"

Fu Qian looked surprised.

"We just need to kill him."

...

"Gulade is currently acting as a single entity, presenting a security threat and refusing to communicate. Naturally, they should be handled as a single entity."

"If you really don't want to kill Ambor, it's fine to pick someone else."

"It doesn't matter who, as long as they're an important figure."

"Our goal is just to let them know you will actually kill someone over their little tricks, forcing them to reconsider the costs and benefits."

"...Still no. The risk is too high!"

After an even longer silence, Yuan Shan shook her head, her neck as stiff as rusty gears.

"Oh? Did you think this was a low-risk world?"

Fu Qian pursed his lips toward the window.

...

"Of course, this is the bottom strategy."

Seeing Chief Yuan speechless but resolute, Fu Qian sighed and continued.

"Oh? You have other suggestions?"

Yuan Shan's eyes immediately lit up.

"Who are you looking down on? For a qualified strategist, offering a top, middle, and bottom strategy is standard practice."

Fu Qian snorted.

"I've already told you the bottom strategy. Just kill Ambor without a second word. Too bad it looks like you won't accept that."

"Sorry, that is indeed hard for me to accept. Let's hear another."

"Then the middle strategy: make the people of Gulade believe you will kill Ambor."

...

"And the top strategy?"

"The top strategy? Sit back, wait for backup, stay as alert as possible, and pray nothing happens."

"...How is that the top strategy?!"

Yuan Shan, who had been full of anticipation, was left utterly dumbfounded.

"Because it is the most blameless approach. It requires taking zero risks."

"Even if something does happen, all you have to do is sigh and say we should have done something, but unfortunately it's too late."

...

"If I had to choose, I would prefer the middle strategy."

After another long silence, Yuan Shan exhaled.

Evidently, she couldn't accept doing nothing and waiting around to put out fires.

"No surprise there. The middle strategy is always what most people choose."

Fu Qian wore a look that said he expected as much.

"So what method do you think we should use to make them believe I'll really kill someone?"

Having decided on a strategy, Yuan Shan quickly began to formulate a plan.

"Don't push it. Do you need me to teach you that too?"

...

"You two haven't eaten dinner yet, right?"

Human potential proved to be limitless; it took Yuan Shan barely half a minute to speak up again.

"Yeah."

"How about I take you somewhere for a free meal?"

"Sure."

Facing Chief Yuan's expectant gaze, Fu Qian magnanimously accepted the suggestion.

"Great!"

Seeing Fu Qian agree so readily, Yuan Shan's face relaxed a little.

Any fool could see that Su Gao was currently following his lead entirely. Since Fu Qian had agreed, there was almost no chance she would refuse.

"Then it's settled. I'll come pick you up in a bit."

As if afraid Fu Qian would go back on his word, Yuan Shan gave a slight nod to Su Gao beside him and prepared to leave immediately.

"Do you have any other suggestions?"

"...I do."

Fu Qian thought for a moment.

"Are you sure you don't want to consider the bottom strategy?"

...

Yuan Shan didn't say a single word. She just walked out.

"Is it really Ambor's problem?"

Watching Yuan Shan leave, Su Gao turned back, a hint of doubt in her tone.

"For such a high-risk move to be made by a group that strictly values seniority, this demigod is highly likely to be involved."

Fu Qian knew why she was asking and smiled as he stared into her amber eyes.

"Don't worry, how could a leader choose the bottom strategy!"

"That's a choice only people like us could ever make..."

"Yeah..."

Not minding Fu Qian categorizing her with himself, Su Gao gave a small smile and lowered her head to continue reading.

...

This proved just how immense the value of a good reference book really was!

The Bookstore returned to its tranquil state. Fu Qian leaned back leisurely in the Deck Chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the notebook.

Speaking of which, the contents in the notebook regarding that Progenitor of the Blood Clan actually proved one more thing.

The notebook's trait was that it could only identify targets it had recorded. Therefore, that Progenitor must have 'seen' it, or established a connection with it through some similar method.

In other words, Annalise definitely existed.

And if she had never appeared again after the end of the Mythological Era, then this notebook was at least an item that had spanned eras.

So, this item was indeed Fated with him, and returning it was impossible.

...

"This isn't quite what I imagined. I thought we'd be driving all the way into some castle."

Stepping out of Yuan Shan's car and looking at the rather ordinary manor before him, Fu Qian frowned.

This place wasn't even much bigger than the venue for today's salon.

"Do you really think a castle is fit for people to live in?"

Acting as their driver, Yuan Shan shot him an annoyed look.

"This is Grantham's private residence in Shangjing. He enthusiastically invited us over for dinner."

"Because of their style, the Blood Clan crowd has always preferred living alone."

"I see."

"However, although Grantham is the only one living here, the other places nearby—"

Yuan Shan pointed at their surroundings.

"Gulade's people are also scattered all around."

Uh-huh.

He actually knew this. After all, the location of the salon they attended today wasn't far from here.

But for Yuan Shan to specifically mention it, she probably meant that making a move around here would require a quick resolution; otherwise, the fight would easily drag in more and more people—right?

"Chief Yuan."

As they spoke, someone came forward to greet them.

He was tall and thin with somewhat pale skin, wearing a well-tailored suit that was absolutely meticulous.

This person in charge of Gulade in Shangjing looked rather young.

Furthermore, unlike his naturally arrogant kin, his demeanor was much more down-to-earth.

"Mister Fang, Madam Su."

After greeting Yuan Shan and taking a few seconds to identify them, Grantham didn't even try to hide his grasp of Fu Qian and Su Gao's background information as he greeted them earnestly.

"It is an honor to meet you."

"I have everything arranged. Please come in."

As he spoke, he made a very elegant gesture of invitation and led the way.

For a bunch of unbearably arrogant Blood Clan members, their person in charge in Shangjing had a completely different style. It had to be said, it was quite interesting.

Fu Qian glanced at Yuan Shan and finally understood why she still had a decent opinion of him.

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