Catastrophe Card King

Chapter 694: Chapter 228 Reuel Bible Defection_4

The old man’s realm was clearly much higher.

Leonard Churchill had just touched the surface and already felt it was extraordinary.

This was even more direct than vision, hearing, or smell.

There were many card masters who could disguise, transform, and mask their scent, but those who could control Air were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Without Barre Shepherd’s guidance, Leonard Churchill felt he might spend dozens of times longer and still fail to touch the essence of Air Skill.

Even if he were really lucky enough to obtain various Air Skill Master’s Classic Books and Skill Cards, he might have to take many detours and still not find the right direction.

…

The tavern was a mix of fish and dragons, so it wasn’t strange to see all sorts of odd folks.

Especially now, with Sinless City’s bustling environment, spies from all major forces are mingling in the city.

Leonard Churchill had identified some of them but didn’t pay them much mind.

Once seated, he had been sitting in the tavern for several hours.

The appointed meeting time was almost up.

Thinking he might not meet anyone this time, Leonard Churchill was preparing to leave and come back another day.

But at that moment, a sturdy man in a trench coat entered the tavern and headed straight upstairs.

Leonard Churchill had actually noticed him the moment he entered the door.

The man’s energy was very calm. He was either an Air master who could control his energy or just a regular customer.

Dressed in the common attire of a laborer, with the smell of alcohol on him and walking very naturally, he didn’t give the slightest unusual impression.

If it were anywhere else, Leonard Churchill would have ignored the man in the trench coat.

But now, Leonard Churchill was here waiting for someone.

So, instinctively, he matched any person to that old friend, thinking, “If it were Old Bible, as a professional agent, he should be capable of this, right?”

However, just as this thought crossed his mind,

Leonard Churchill was surprised to see the trench-coated man, who had just been on the staircase, now cleverly avoiding the gaze of the people around and appearing less than two meters away behind a screen.

This position was very clever, perfectly concealing him from everyone else’s view.

But Leonard Churchill could see him.

Seeing this positioning, Leonard Churchill immediately became alert.

It was clear the man in the coat hadn’t recognized the disguised Leonard Churchill and kept silent.

Leonard Churchill took the initiative and muttered, “The wine today is really lousy.”

This was the agreed-upon secret phrase, and he thought that even if Old Bible couldn’t come in person, if there was someone else to bring a message, they could still connect.

As soon as these words were out, the man in the coat visibly shuddered, clearly also surprised by Leonard Churchill’s disguise, “Leonard Churchill?”

Leonard Churchill looked at the stranger with a sallow face, “Old Bible?”

Both were perfectly disguised.

But that wasn’t the main point.

Reuel Bible knew his own situation and, without any fuss upon confirming the identity, immediately said, “I am in big trouble right now. But I can’t die yet… I have something of vital importance in my hands…”

He knew that since Leonard Churchill had posted encrypted information, it meant he was willing to help.

And he indeed needed help!

So, he got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Leonard Churchill breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, “He’s not crazy…”

Looking at the Bounty Orders earlier, he had been worried that Reuel Bible might have had a problem with himself to have slaughtered a city.

But now that they had met, he immediately confirmed that this was indeed the old friend he knew.

That he wasn’t insane was a relief.

Reuel Bible guessed what he was thinking but had no time to explain and continued, “Think carefully. If you take this on, you might get into big trouble, even putting your life at risk.”

Leonard Churchill knew this was bound to be big trouble but didn’t think about what trouble might be involved.

He knew the situation was urgent, and without even asking what the object was, he chose to trust absolutely, “Give it to me.”

Reuel Bible also breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and quickly said, “I’ve found someone to entrust this to, but that person hasn’t replied yet. You hold onto it for me for now. Only you can safeguard this. My friend. I’m sorry, it’s not that I don’t trust you. But this involves the secrets of the Great Catastrophe. Even mentioning related terms could cause immeasurable contamination.”

The Great Catastrophe?

On hearing this, Leonard Churchill suddenly thought of what he had read on the stele earlier.

Reuel Bible’s return to the X Bureau seemed to be in pursuit of some discovery.

Leonard Churchill still didn’t hesitate, taking it firmly, “Yes, I’ll do my best to safeguard it.”

Reuel Bible looked at the box in his arms, his expression complicated.

But there was no time left to explain.

He spoke hurriedly again, “Remember, if I don’t come back for it, you can’t give it to anyone. Apart from that person, I can’t think of anyone else who could deal with it. Oh, and if you can contact him, hand it over. If you can’t, take it to any secluded place on the Old Continent and bury it, but make sure no one finds it.”

Leonard Churchill asked, “Who?”

Reuel Bible answered, “The leader of the Thirteen Knights—Pursuer of Light!”

Leonard Churchill asked again, “Noah Wright?”

He likely mentioned this because Camilla was a member of the Thirteen Knights.

Hearing this, Reuel Bible showed slight surprise, “You know?”

Leonard Churchill nodded, “Yes.”

There wasn’t time to explain his previous experiences.

Reuel Bible, knowing he was acquainted with the Pursuer of Light, breathed another sigh of relief and continued, “A major upheaval has occurred inside the X Bureau. I can no longer trust anyone from before. I have to entrust this to you. My appearance must have been noticed. I’m going to lead them away. Find a chance to leave first.”

Leonard Churchill nodded, “Yes.”

When he looked again, the man in the trench coat had already vanished.