The scorching midday sun scorched the earth, and the wind blowing in from the window carried the heat.

Mars sat back on the bed, no longer relieving his ease.

Su Xian found a cleaning staff to clean up Augusta's remains, and sprayed incense in the ward, and the smell gradually became normal.

No one could see that the pile of thick slurry and residue could be left behind after death, and the cleaning staff only thought that it was some unrecognizable filth, and although they complained, they did not strike.

There was no other trace left in the room, except for one less person, the one who was supposed to be at the bedside.

Su Xian half-squinted, looking at the people coming and going outside the window, with sleepiness in his eyes.

He finally turned his head and said to Mars, "Mars, I'm leaving." ”

Mars wanted to say and stopped: "Mark ......"

Su Xian said: "Don't worry too much, at least Alice doesn't seem to be worried about her life." ”

Mars wanted to say again: "But ......"

Su Xian interrupted him again: "Even if I stay here, it's useless, I can't get into the shadows." ”

Mars bowed his head and remained silent.

Su Xian looked at him and said, "I suggest you change the ward, and if you have time, I will come to see you again." By the way, when are you going to be discharged from the hospital? ”

Mars was silent for a long time before he said, "I will be discharged from the hospital this morning." ”

Su Xian nodded slightly: "If you encounter difficulties, you can come to me." I'm basically in the rare antiquities shop on College Street, you should know. ”

Mars said, "Thank you. ”

Su Xian had already walked to the door: "No thanks, maybe sometime, I also need your help." ”

Then he closed the door and left, this time literally leaving the hospital.

……

The famous tomb robber Augusta once said, "Only those who are born in the shadows can enter the shadows." ”

This phrase sounds like nonsense, but it actually has a lot of connotation, because "in the shadows" is a place name, not referring to the shadows inside.

Augusta, under the control of the "Reverse Hangman", could not lie, so at least within his knowledge, a resident who was not "in the shadows" could not enter the "shadows".

And since he can't enter, he can't help Mars rescue Alice.

In fact, even whether Alice needs to be saved or not is a question.

……

"There are still so many things in this world that I don't know."

Su Xian couldn't help but sigh.

The accumulation of knowledge is a process, not an overnight process.

At such times, he can only think from his own standpoint.

For example, Augusta died completely?

As for Alice, that's actually something that Mars needs to think about.

There is a way for everyone.

Maybe one day, without Mars looking for it at all, Alice will appear in front of him on her own.

……

Before he knew it, Su Xian came to Professor Buck's villa.

Today is Friday, the college holiday, and Professor Buck has just experienced the changes of last night, and it is basically impossible to go out.

Sure enough, it only took a few knocks on the door for Professor Buck to greet him.

Although the two of them revealed some of their details to each other at the dinner last night, they still met today, and even felt closer than before.

Not more embankment, but closer.

This was unexpected, but Su Xian did feel this way.

He sat down on the couch and said, "Professor, have you eaten?" ”

Professor Buck pointed directly to the dishes and chopsticks on the table that had not yet had time to clean up.

Su Xian couldn't help but smile and said, "Professor, let's talk next." ”

"You kid."

The professor shook his head and reluctantly walked into the kitchen, ready to make a noodle sauce.

Su Xian changed from sitting to lying down, gradually closing his eyes and falling asleep.

By the time he woke up, it was just over three o'clock in the afternoon.

Professor Buck sat on the couch opposite, looking at an unknown magazine with his legs crossed, a smoking cup of coffee on the table.

"Got enough sleep? Wait for me for a while, I'll go and heat up the noodles. ”

Professor Buck put down the magazine and quickly came back with a hot face.

Of course, this reheated noodles will not be too delicious, but it can finally fill the stomach, and Su Xian is not the kind of person who is too particular, and he eats very happily.

After pulling the whole plate of noodles, he raised his head, took out a piece of paper, wiped the sauce from the corner of his mouth, and said, "Professor, do you know that in the shadows?" ”

"In the shadows?" Professor Buck wondered, "Is there anything in the shadows?" ”

Su Xian said helplessly: "No, there is a place name in the shadows." ”

Professor Buck was also a little confused: "Who would be so confused to come up with such a place name?" ”

Su Xian shook his head: "Who knows?" Maybe it's a genius. ”

Professor Buck asked, "Why did you suddenly mention this?" ”

Su Xian selectively said what happened in the hospital.

There's nothing to hide, and letting more people know about the existence of shadow creatures will reduce a lot of stress.

Of course, Augusta in his words has completely become a dead man with an abnormal brain.

After listening to this, Professor Buck pondered for a long time: "The dead who have risen from the shadows? How does this work? ”

Su Xian asked, "Professor, I remember you told me that you had seen Augusta's corpse?" ”

"Yes." Professor Buck spread his hands, "It's just in the newspaper." I guess the police officers who dealt with it kicked the body back into the sewer after the reporters had taken pictures. They didn't do this kind of thing. ”

Su Xian smiled and said, "Professor, you used to trust the police very much, especially Officer Charles. ”

Professor Barker's eyes curled up and he chuckled, "That's because he's so foolish." Do you think a wise police officer or a stupid, greedy, and incompetent police officer is more likeable? ”

Su Xian said frankly: "Actually, I prefer wise police officers. ”

For example, if the police officer named Haydn Jacob, if he had been a little smarter and multiplied by 1,000, then the security in the city of Brut would have improved dramatically.

Although it will also cause a lot of inconvenience, it is.

……

Professor Buck didn't dwell too much on the subject, and he whispered, "I don't know about the shadows, but in mythological accounts, there are indeed creatures that can move freely through the shadows, and in fact there are quite a few. Diving into the shadows is just one of the many transcendent powers. There is a part of God who holds such power. Perhaps we can use this as a clue to find the answer. ”

Su Xian's heart moved, and he asked, "Professor, do you have a book describing God here?" ”

Professor Buck shook his head slightly: "There are no books, only notes, all of which I have sorted out over the years." If you're interested, I can get you a rubbing. ”

Su Xian immediately said: "Of course I'm interested!" ”