Chapter 32: Slippery Feet
After Baker smiled and nodded at Smith's table very politely, he stood straight in front of Qin Ran, and then, with his right hand on his chest, he bent over at 90°.
This is the most solemn etiquette of the members of the Einsatzgruppen, and it only appears on very special occasions.
And at the moment, Baker thought it was the most appropriate.
"Thank you for saving your life last night."
The young man said solemnly, and his tone was extremely sincere.
No one understands the preciousness of life better than Baker, who just came back from wandering on the brink of death last night, not to mention that Qin Ran saved the entire group of them.
Thinking that if it wasn't for Qin Ran's appearance last night, they would face the result of the annihilation of the entire army, and more gratitude appeared on Baker's face.
Qin Ran didn't speak.
Neither said yes nor said no.
He seemed to be focused on the food in front of him, ignoring the young man in front of him.
In this regard, Baker has been mentally prepared for a long time.
The personality and style of the witcher is no secret in the Special Operations Group.
Before coming to the 'Grilled Fish in the Oven', Baker guessed what he would encounter, but he still came, because he thought that he needed to tell Qin Ran in front of him some secret information that he knew.
It is not only to thank Qin Ran for saving his life, but also to save more people from what happened to him last night.
The young man thought back to the thrilling scene of last night, and although he didn't want to admit it, a voice kept telling him in his heart.
The capabilities of the Special Operations Team alone will not survive this crisis, and only the power of the witchers will be able to ensure that Elders is safe.
Before coming, the young man made a point of explaining this to the team leader and deputy team leader who were like father and brother.
The young man was ready to be reprimanded by the team leader, but what he didn't expect was that his team leader chose to be silent, and the deputy team leader, who was injured and had a broken arm, also didn't say anything, but only gave him encouragement with his eyes.
He knew very well that the two team leaders thought the same as him.
And he didn't have any worries.
Taking a deep breath, the young man lowered his voice.
"Maybe for you, last night's incident is not worth mentioning, but for me, it is a kindness that must be remembered."
"I have nothing to repay you."
"It's just some news—"
There was a pause, and the young man's voice lowered.
"Before the mutation, there were cases of continuous disappearances in the last six months."
"No one dared to report on these cases, because some big people were involved."
"And ......"
"There were a few people who were related to the big guys, but in the end, it didn't work."
"I don't have any evidence that this disappearance has anything to do with the strange EDEX, but I instinctively think there should be some connection."
"I'd love it if it worked for you."
"If it doesn't work for you, please don't blame me."
"My name is Baker, if you have something to do with me, please come to Special Operations Group 6 to find me."
As he spoke, the young man approached the table, put the note full of names in his hand and put it in Qin Ran's hand, and after bowing again, he turned around and walked quickly away from the 'Grilled Fish in the Stove'.
After Qin Ran confirmed that there was nothing special on the note, he quietly picked up the note, and conveyed the order to track and monitor the young man to the 'hyacinth' Kirsel who was controlled by him.
Qin Ran wouldn't trust a stranger.
Even if the other party has good intentions.
Everything needs to be confirmed.
Without immediately looking at the note in his hand, after drinking the last sip of soup, Qin Ran's eyes looked at the door of the inn.
In his perception, an acquaintance was approaching.
Dark-colored trench coat, polite, and with a cane, Will walked into the hall a minute later.
"Early."
Will greeted the innkeeper familiarly.
The latter nodded.
Then, watching Will walk towards Qin Ran, of course, the innkeeper keenly noticed that Will's footsteps were obvious when he passed the sign prohibiting smoking.
Obviously, Will didn't make out what was written on the sign in the first place.
The innkeeper snorted with his hands folded.
He's not going to change it.
That's what he wrote.
It's not his fault that others can't understand it.
There are no cultural classes in the training of witchers.
He was able to write such words, which was already a super-level performance.
With his own 'pride', the innkeeper returned to his room, he didn't want to listen to Will's next nagging with Qin Ran.
It's so boring.
In fact?
The next conversation between Qin Ran and Will was even more boring than the innkeeper had imagined.
"Can I sit down?"
Will maintained the etiquette.
However, compared with young people just now, this kind of etiquette is completely rigid and dogmatic, which makes people feel alienated and uncomfortable.
Therefore, Qin Ran replied very simply.
"Nope."
Although the two sides have a cooperative relationship, this does not mean that Qin Ran needs to face Will with a pleasant face.
Again, Will knows this.
After experiencing the destruction of Evan Road yesterday, Will labeled Qin Ran as a completely belonging, but beyond the Demon Hunter.
Because, in Will's opinion, Qin Ran is even more unruly than the rumored demon hunter.
And that's why he's here.
"Some bloodlines were missing near Evan Road last night...... Is it related to you? ”
Will asked.
When questioning, Will stared at Qin Ran tightly.
He expected to see something valuable from Qin Ran's expression, but unfortunately, Qin Ran sat there coldly, without any expression on his face.
As for Smith?
The young half-breed hand shook slightly, and it returned to normal.
Will, who was staring at Qin Ran intently, didn't notice anything unusual at all.
Maybe Smith was too impressed with Will before.
Some are smart and quick, but their strength is not strong, otherwise they would not have chosen such a stupid way to save people.
Will, who is preconceived, passes by the truth.
The special adviser, who had no idea about this, did not leave Qin Ran's face with his eyes.
Then, he saw the corners of Qin Ran's mouth upturned into a sarcastic smile.
"When did the Einsatzgruppen become concerned about the safety of the bloodline?"
"Because, some of them are of orderly blood who have chosen to blend in with human life."
Will emphasized.
"Congratulations on your successful integration into human society, you should really check the list of 'restaurants' to see if there are any bloodlines you are proud of."
"And ......"
"Don't put that crumbs in front of me, or I'll be tempted to kill all the rest of it."
Qin Ran sneered.
"D, this is IDEX!"
"There are rules here!"
"Here ......"
Will raised his voice, and he repeated it aloud.
But Qin Ran didn't give the other party a chance to continue at all, so he stood up and walked outside the hotel.
The crow feathers trembled with Qin Ran's steps, like a crow about to spread its wings and chirp.
Will's face changed.
It was as if he heard the wail of death.
It was as if he had seen a river of blood.
"Wait!"
Will shouted that he was about to chase Qin Ran.
But the anxious Will didn't notice, and one leg didn't know when it was in front of his leg.
Naturally, Will's leg collided with this one.
Relying on far more than ordinary balance and reflexes, Will did not fall, but stumbled in a very embarrassed way, and the advisor turned his head slightly angrily to look at Smith, who was outstretched his leg.
"Sorry, the soles of my feet slipped a little."
Smith said expressionlessly, in a flat tone.