Volume 3 The Dragon and the Song of the Wind Chapter 83: The Stalker (1)
May 21, evening.
Likes to wear a mask to track, it's a trend. It's just that some people do bad things, and some people do it to protect themselves. And what about Paz? He's not just trying to protect himself, he's trying to make himself look cooler. Now, he was looking around, keeping himself out of sight of the patrols.
"Hell, that wolfdog chased me down the street. And it was the first time I'd done something like this, and I almost suffocated the mask. β
Paz took off his mask and stood in front of the inn in Mochizuki Castle called "Liquor". There's a guy he's always wanted to meet, which is why he's arrived here through the secret teleportation circle of the Night Wandering Church.
"Leo, I knew you were here, the news was accurate. Paz walked slowly into the inn and said to the people in front of him. His brother Aldwin Fisher was sturdy and unable to sit on the ground with Leo bound, a man much older than Paz, with calloused hands and scars of ropes.
"Well, it's an honor, it's Corryz's adopted son, Knight Paz Manting. Leo politely paid his respects. He was about the same age as the guy named Path. Although Paz was raised by Creez, Leo does not dislike him.
"Leo, may I sit down?" replied Paz politely. He wanted his brother to lie down on the ground for a little longer, because it would cool him downβthe stone floor was cold.
"Of course. You may be seated. You're so much better than your brother, and this guy is following me without saying a word. Leo poured Paz a glass of wine and said. He had an easy conversation with Paz. He didn't need to be wary of Path.
"Path, save me, you won't forget me, will you?" this guy gave me a smack around the corner, and I still have a headache. Aldwin shouted.
Paslen paused. What about the Knights of the Moon?
"I can't be blamed for this, it's all his own fault. I don't carry this pot. Leo smiled. He remembered what had happened when he turned into this side of the street.
"At that time, I was about to leave the path between the houses opposite, but I noticed that someone had been following, and then I turned to the street and hid in front of the house on the left. After that, give your friend a kick, and then it's ...... Well, I'm sorry......" Leo said.
"It was a smack, I remember it very well! Luckily I was hooded, otherwise my head would have bloomed. He's got to carry it, and he's got to apologize to me, but for your friend's sake, I can forgive him. Aldwin glared at the rope on his body and glared at Path.
"But what about the Knights of the Moon?" Paz deliberately continued to be stunned. He felt that he could save some face by fixing Aldwin, because Aldwin had always bullied him with little tricks before.
"Oh my God, you still think about those guys, they're all your father's men, and of course they won't let me go out as I please. And how did you come here with such a swagger?" said Aldwin. He feared that Paz would be discovered by the men of the Lord of Mochizuki Castle.
"Did you get rid of those knights? or did you do anything?" Paz saw Aldwin's bayonet beside him, "This sword belongs to the Knights of the Moon." β
"Old friend Path, you'll need to untie my rope......" Aldwin rolled uncomfortably, "those knights who are like you with a cloak that covers the ground tightly, I can let them lose their souls in Mochizuki City if I don't do anything." They should still be hiding, waiting to get out of the city after dark!"
"Path, you can go untie him," Leo shrugged, "I almost thought he was a robber, and it seems that your friend is clever." If he really wants to do something, I can't really stop him. β
Paz stepped forward to untie Aldwin's ropes, which were so many things that it took Paz a lot of effort.
"Aldwin is a strategist, but now I need your help. Paz said mildly. Ever since he was taught by Corryz, he had become very careful and did not speak with thorns. Besides, he really needed help.
"Well, you need help, I can guess about that, and this brother of yours has been staring at me for days, so he must be helping you find me. Leo took a sip of his wine.
"You know very well, I really want to know who will be the loser in the strategy against you, you are the pillar of the Church of the Dark Veil," Aldwin said politely, "Boss, bring me a drink too." He sat down next to Paz and looked out the window at the street.
"But you're one of the people Corriz values, and often discusses schemes with Kanther. Just because I don't like etiquette doesn't mean I'm not self-aware," Leo said, holding up his glass, "I apologize to you for my recklessness." β
"It's safe and really a nice place. So good that I wonder, don't the patrolling soldiers pass by here? We've been here for half a day. Normally, that's not right," Aldwin took a sip, "but I think there's a lot of things you have to talk about, and I'll do this little thing." β
"Thank you, my brother, for always helping me like this. I beg your forgiveness for the thing that just made you lie down. Paz said with a pout. He watched Aldwin walk out of the inn and take the sword with him.
"Something must have happened to you, or you wouldn't have come to me for Corryse, but I'm the kind of person you think. Leo said with a smile.
In this shop, as far as they and the four owners were concerned, Leo was talking defenselessly. The brick inn is also decorated, everything in the house is financed by Leo, and the owner is Hans Cooper, a close confidant of Miss Eileen of the Secret Church.
"But," Paz closed his mouth before he could finish his sentence, seeing that the shopkeeper was still here, "shall we change places?"
"You don't have to pay attention to him, he won't pay attention to us. Leo took a sip of his drink.
"Since you say that, then I'll be straight to the point. I'm fed up with that place, those guys are no different from demons, and I really want to get out of there. Paz didn't mean it that way, but he said it anyway.
"Are you fed up with that place? I said, that's not what you intended? Look at the look on your face that you don't look like you want to leave, you still have something to do. Leo said with a smile. He looked at Paz's far-fetched expression and almost squirted the wine out.
"Well, I want you to do something for me to join the Church of the Dark Veil. Paz said very seriously.
"Hmm...... You're not kidding, are you? You're Corryze's adopted son. Leo finished speaking, and looked at the serious Paz again. He saw Paz frowning, and had to affirm Path's words from his heart.
"I still remember my mother's events, including Damm's death that day. They were all innocent people, but they all died at the hands of the Night Parade Church. I've had enough, and Krytz is the father who raised me. I can't hurt Corryz, but I can bring down this disgusting church. Maybe by that day, my adoptive father won't do anything to hurt anyone else. Paz said whimsically.
"You...... Think of it like that?" Leo was surprised by this man his age, for Path's thoughts were really as innocent as the expression on his face when he had just spoken.
Leo deliberately looked away when he said the second half of the sentence, he didn't want to tell him with a cruel look. "Kryz is not going to change, he has been planning for the rise of Shennuo all his life. But he was really cruel. I've seen Andrew Kronos of Firethorn, have you?" he continued.
"Perhaps, like you said. As for Andrew Kronos, I've seen it too. Kryz used all the means he could, but he didn't say anything about the interpretation method, not even where the Golden Covenant was. He's an amazing guy. Paz mentioned Andrew, and his tone of voice became heavy. He knew that it was a victim, but he had no choice but to witness everything.
"You shouldn't say anything nice about Corryse, that's it. You should figure it out and then make a choice, think about your mother, think about your brother. Leo sighed.
"You're right, and I should. However, he was my adoptive father after all. He has raised me for twenty years, from the age of five to now. Paz was upset at the thought that he had to make a decision.
"Forget it, what do you want to do, let's solve the current matter. Isn't that right, brother?" reassured Leo.
"You and I were born in the same year, but I never had a birthday. At that time, I was still young, so I didn't even remember the days, only the clay puppet and my own age. "Paz is sad.
Paz, a human boy who lost his mother when he was four years old, was cared for by a group of street children older than him for nearly a year, and was adopted by Corrize at the age of five.
"That's a good thing, and from today we'll be brothers born in the same year. Of course, I don't want to say anything about dying together. Leo wanted to amuse Paz.
After clinking glasses with Leo, Paz drank it heartily.
"There's one thing I can tell you to make you happy. That's Baron Victor now going to find the guy known as the Blue Star, who is now the messenger of the Church of the Dark Veil. Leo told a secret.
This surprised and delighted Paz, who thought that the appearance of the blue star meant that the opportunity had arrived. This plain may be saved by this, and that is the human race that saved Prince Shinno. But he didn't know about Glori's ordeal, and Paz only fantasized about it.
"I'll tell you one thing, you have to beware of Victor, who is not just a subordinate of Coritz, he was once a subordinate of Chiba," said Paz, "I know what kind of god Victor is. Victor is loyal, you know what I mean, you are more resourceful than I am, but I am better than you in knowing people, I learned it from Kryzna. I know Victor's character, and you'd better send a letter to the blue star. β
"Path, you shouldn't worry about that, because here and there. Leo said with a smile. He stepped forward to shake Path's hand. "You should check out Aldwin, and remember to get those Moonriders out of here. Good luck and all the best for Blue Star Glori Carlos. He said.
"Baron Victor meets with Blue Star...... Now?" Muttered Pass.