Chapter 12: Temptation
The pitch-black carriage stopped at 17 Langtonding Street.
Dresden, who was waiting in the room, looked at this carriage in amazement, and when he saw Qin Ran who walked down from the carriage, he smiled with relief.
He has always been glad that he and Qin Ran have become friends.
In the beginning, it was.
Experienced yesterday, even more so.
Moreover, this friend of his is not only powerful, but also seems to have some kind of extremely unique charm, constantly attracting people with special talents.
It's like this coachman, the carriage that disappeared in place.
And Catwoman.
Thinking that Catwoman wanted to get close to Qin Ran from time to time, the corners of Dresden's mouth couldn't help but turn up.
You know, Catwoman is known for her pride in League of Legends, and even he is difficult to assign to move the other party.
Of course, he didn't like the so-called assignment.
In Dresden's eyes, everyone is the same, they are all equal, there is no such thing as assignment, there is only mutual cooperation.
And that's why he's at 17 Langton Street at the moment.
After all, cooperation also needs to be paid.
"Early, 2567."
Dresden said with a smile.
"Early."
Qin Ran nodded, sat down in the sofa chair of the main seat, and looked at the brown paper bag placed on the coffee table and the box under the coffee table.
"This is the title deed of two shops in the heart of the Smallville neighborhood."
"Although they are not very useful now, as long as it takes half a year, the prosperity there will definitely surprise everyone."
"Please don't say no, you deserve it."
"Actually, these two shops are nothing compared to what you did in 2567, and I should have given more, but the redevelopment of the Smallville neighborhood requires too much money, so I can only give that, and I will compensate you for the rest in other ways."
Dresden said sincerely with apologies, and then took the box under the coffee table to the coffee table.
This case is not big, a standard 24-inch suitcase, but after contact with the coffee table, the sound is very heavy.
Dresden didn't sell and opened the suitcase.
Inside are three boxes made of solid wood, one large and two small, the big one on the bottom and the small one on the top, all locked with locks.
"I heard that 2567 is looking for a secret book, a unique book from the Pope's period, so I asked someone to collect it."
"Here's the key."
"Rest assured, they're not all, I'll try to collect more."
Dresden said.
Qin Ran did not refuse.
Compared with those two shops, he valued these three antique books more, and took the key from Dresden, and Qin Ran checked it.
And seeing that Qin Ran accepted the payment without hesitation, Dresden couldn't help laughing.
He admires Qin Ran, a person who doesn't hide his thoughts.
It's not like some people, who obviously want a lot, but they have to pretend to say hello and go around.
After about a few minutes, Qin Ran finished checking the three books.
No problem.
The paper is full of a sense of age, but the content on it is a little different from the current text, but this will not hinder Qin Ran.
He packed the brown paper bag containing the title deed and the three boxes into the suitcase and handed it to Emma. Eddie
Emma. Eddie pushed the box into the study, and in Emma. When Eddie's figure disappeared behind the door of the study, Qin Ran spoke.
"Have you investigated yesterday's incident?"
Qin Ran asked.
Regarding yesterday's events, Qin Ran did not hide it.
Princeton City, the torturer, the 'dark gold', and the so-called devil, Qin Ran all informed Dresden of 1510.
Because, Qin Ran knew very well that these things could not be hidden.
As soon as Dresden starts investigating, it won't be long before the other party knows this.
Rather than creating a gap at that time, it is better to make it clear.
"I sent all the men, but ......"
"No clue!"
"I'm sure the supercriminals who attacked Eikander City are just pieces of someone else, and I can't be sure who the hidden chess players are."
Dresden said with a solemn face.
After hearing these news from Qin Ran's mouth, the 'Fist of Justice' was really shocked, for Plimpton City, this 'Fist of Justice' had a fear that ordinary people did not have, not to mention the torturer who should have disappeared into history.
As for the 'dark gold' and the so-called devil, it is more and more a headache for the 'Fist of Justice'.
He always felt as if he was going to be thrown back to the time of the Pope 600 years ago.
Because it was only in those days that these words prevailed.
"As soon as possible."
"We don't have a lot of time."
"And the city of Eikander has become the target of public criticism."
Qin Ran had no surprises.
Although League of Legends is extremely powerful and has excellent intelligence, it is not possible to get all the information overnight.
It takes time.
But it just so happens that what they lack most now is time.
Undoubtedly, Dresden knew the meaning of Qin Ran's words, and after a slight pause, he said: "I have already contacted the 'Giant Arm' to merge his security company into the defense force, and the 'Giant Arm' is familiar with training security personnel, and on the existing basis, in just a week, a considerable number of people can join the defense queue." ”
"Also, I've proposed to the mayor to rearrange the defenses of the city of Eikender."
"The police, the fire department, etc., will enter our defense system."
"The mayor has already agreed."
Speaking of the good news, Dresden couldn't help but laugh.
The conversation became more relaxed, and after about fifteen minutes, Dresden got up and left.
As the leader of the League of Legends, Dresden was busy at this time, not only superheroes needed him to connect, but also ordinary armed forces also needed him to unite.
Thinking about the attitude of the middle-aged sheriff, Qin Ran knew that this was not a simple matter.
Because, that is the attitude of the majority of ordinary people in power.
Deer, which are hunted for deer antler velvet.
How can superheroes be an exception?
The unique ability has long made them need to endure jealousy, exclusion, and even all kinds of dark thoughts when they are different.
So, many times, heroes also become criminals.
Not inherently bad.
It's just that......
As a last resort.
Dresden has been exposed to these things, and he still sticks to the bottom line, and he wants other superheroes to do the same, so he can't stop himself.
He had to keep going.
He had to give it his all.
The door was closed.
The car Dresden was riding in disappeared into the rain, and Qin Ran took Emma. Eddie handed over the hot tea, took a sip, and looked at Goran.
"My lord, everything is normal."
"There are no watchers around you."
"There aren't any followers."
Goran stepped out of the shadows.
"Really?"
Qin Ran, who was holding the teacup, gently put the teacup on the coffee table.
The other party's reaction speed was a little slower than he expected.
No!
It should be that the other party chose another way.
A more discreet, secure way.
As it happens, he is now extremely vulnerable to this approach.
In this regard, Qin Ran was not worried.
On the contrary, he wished that the other party would do it.
However, in a habitual cautious, Qin Ran believes that it is necessary to add a layer of insurance.
Syllable!
Qin Ran snapped his fingers.
"Boss, for you."
The higher-level evil spirit appeared beside Qin Ran in response, and there was no need for Qin Ran to give more orders, the higher-level evil spirit already knew what Qin Ran wanted to do.
"I'll do my best."
The superior demon said and disappeared in place.
……
The chill of the heavy rain made Fries feel like he didn't feel it.
He held a black umbrella and pushed open the door of the café.
At the sound of the welcome, rejecting the hot towel handed by the waiter, he walked to the corner position.
As a well-known 'freezer' in the city of Eikande, this kind of cold is like a child's house in Fries's opinion, and it is completely inadequate.
If it weren't for the fact that he would be able to take care of those who would trade with him, Fries would have simply chosen an empty place rather than the warm café in front of him.
Although the café in front of you has soft lighting, moving music, and mellow coffee, the former can be completely discarded compared to the safety of the open space.
Comfort makes it easy to let your guard down.
Vigilance, on the other hand, is a matter of life.
There's nothing wrong with giving up comfort and being vigilant for this.
At least, that's what it seems to Fries.
The premise is that there is no order from Qin Ran.
Fries, who obtained Qin Ran's 'access to more secret books and unique books of the Pope's period', is completely standing on this starting point at this moment.
He would still be vigilant, but he had the premise of giving priority to completing Qin Ran's orders.
Therefore, he began to consider the feelings of those who traded with him.
At the very least, the current environment has the effect of increasing the success rate of transactions in Fries's view.
In fact, the same is true
"Hello, Your Excellency."
"Did you post the information?"
After entering the café, a middle-aged man looked around, and when he saw Fries, he immediately walked over, and the other party was wiping, feeling the warmth on the hot towel, and couldn't help but smile at Fries.
"It's great to have such a service in such weather."
"I have a book that is unique from the time of the Pope."
"It's a little broken, but it's still about 70 percent of the content."
"Do I need to inspect the goods?"
As he spoke, the middle-aged man took out a book wrapped in oilcloth from his bosom.
Without saying a word, Fries took the tarpaulin package.
The middle-aged man did not refuse.
The reason why he dared to go to the appointment alone and spoke out, in addition to having confidence in himself, was also because the person in front of him had a pretty good reputation.
Never violate the transaction, never deceive others.
Of course, provided you don't break the deal.
Otherwise......
There are not one or two missing people in the city of Eikander.
"Hmm."
After a careful examination, Fries pulled out his checkbook and wrote down a six-digit number, which was the price he had given when he posted the message.
It fluctuates depending on the completeness and preciousness of the book, but it is not large.
The middle-aged man took the check and smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the numbers on it.
"By the way, I have a message about similar books here, which is kind of free for you."
"A group of guys found an ancient tomb in the suburbs not long ago, it should be the tomb of a great nobleman, there are many precious things in it, and books are also indispensable."
"Do you need their contact details?"
"Of course, this isn't free."
The middle-aged man said with a smile.
"How much?"
Fries asked dryly.
"10,000."
After the middle-aged man quoted a price, he waited for Fries's counteroffer.
However, to the surprise of the other party, Fries had no intention of bargaining at all, and directly signed another check and handed it to the other party.
After obtaining the gold of 'Mr. Evil Spirit', Fries never had a so-called bargain again.
In his opinion, this kind of thing is a waste of time.
Syllable!
The middle-aged man flicked the check lightly, and after carefully putting it up, he immediately picked up the pen and paper on the table and wrote down a phone number.
"What a pleasant deal."
"Hopefully we'll see you next time."
The middle-aged man walked out as he spoke.
However, at the moment when the other party pushed open the door of the café.
Bang!
A gunshot rang out.
The middle-aged man's head exploded.
The headless corpse staggered to the ground under the impact of the bullets.
"Ahhh
"Murdered!"
The people inside the café let out a scream and began to rush to the back door.
The shooter did not stop.
The other party let the men go, and walked towards Fries, carrying a gun.
Syllable.
The pistol was thrown onto the table by the other party, and the other party pulled out a chair and sat in, and his legs naturally rested on the table.
"I heard that you are looking for a secret book from the Pope's time, a unique book?"
The other party asked in a flirtatious voice.
However, it was precisely because of this frivolous voice that the cold air that surrounded Fries's fingertips dissipated.
"You have?"
Freese asked.
"Of course!"
"We found the tomb of a great nobleman in the suburbs, and we wanted to sell the contents, but a passing guy kept spreading the news about us, making it difficult for us to get going."
"So ......"
"We chose to kill him."
"It's a warning!"
"Warn those who are eyeing us, be careful, don't mess with us!"
The other party said murderously.
But in Fries's eyes, he is inward-looking and bluffing, but what does it matter to him?
He was just here to fulfill Qin Ran's order.
As for the rest?
Fries was indifferent.
"Where's the stuff?"
Fries asked directly.
"In a hidden place."
"Do you dare to come with me?"
It seemed that because he didn't see the fear on Fries's face, the other party was a little unwilling, and immediately asked provocatively.
"Lead the way."
Fries said as he stood up and walked towards the door.
"I hope you'll be so calm for a while."
The other party looked at Fries's back, and did not hide his voice in the slightest.
The two left the café one after the other.
No one paid attention to the middle-aged man who fell to the ground.
The dead are the safest.
But the next moment when the two left, the corpses on the ground began to move.
The shattered skull, the splattering brains seemed to have a memory, and began to squirm towards the fallen torso.
After only a dozen seconds, the middle-aged man returned to his original state.
The other party who came back from the dead slapped the dust on his body because of the fall to the ground, and a strange smile appeared on his face.
"Hooked."
The other party whispered to himself, and then snorted contemptuously.
"A bullet kills me?"
"Innocent!"
"I'm immortal."
The other party was about to step away as he spoke, but as soon as he raised his leg, the other party heard a sudden sound behind him.
"Oh?"
"Immortal?"
"What a coincidence!"