Dead.

Inside the Mercenary Guild.

"She's already asleep." Cervis walked down the stairs.

John Goth sat on a brown couch, crossed his legs, and held a cup of black tea in his hand, sipping every now and then. It's strange to say that the black tea has been brewed for an hour, but it has always remained steaming, and even if there is no refill, it is always full.

"'Sleeping' is not the same as 'falling asleep,' Cervis," Goth did not even lift his head, thoughtfully, "and if that girl is really the Victoria Douglas you know, even if she does, you must not let your guard down. You're careless, Kirvis. ”

He immediately laughed: "Of course, the chances of her being Victoria Douglass are very low. I don't think she has the ability to eavesdrop on our conversations right now. Your negligence doesn't matter, Lady Stervis. ”

"It seems that you have gained a great to-day, Mr. Goth," said Cervis, "you are still so good with girls. ”

Goth placed the teacup on the table in front of him: "No, quite the opposite, Cervis. My biggest takeaway today was that I didn't get anything. ”

"But you said you knew she didn't have the ability to eavesdrop on our conversations......"

"It's not just her. Our conversation cannot be known to anyone. While you're still immersed in your work, I've already placed a spell enchantment inside this guild to shield detection. No one can peek and eavesdrop on us from beyond the barrier through magical means. ”

Cerves' body shook: "You ......" She is the real owner of this house, but Goth has come to take over.

"I'm not only a mage of the Elrios Legion, but also a special member of the Mercenary Guild, a 'Wild Rose', Lady Sterves," Goth smirked, "and that's for the good of the Guild too." ”

“……”

"Of course, I have to add," Goth said leisurely, "that this kind of barrier only shields the detection of spells, and that there are always people who use physical means, such as eavesdropping on the door panel with their own ears. Am I right, Sig? ”

With a squeak, the door to the Mercenary Guild opened. Sig, a mercenary dressed in white, walked in.

"Sig!" Cervis shouted in surprise.

Sigurt gave Stervis a brief hug: "As soon as I'm done with work, I'll rush back." Then he turned to Goth, "Hello, Mr. Goth." Nice to see you at the guild. ”

"Hello, Sig," replied Goth, ignoring the dog food they had received, "you are moving more quickly than I expected. I don't even think you'll come back until Victoria and I leave here. ”

"It's going better than planned," said Seeger, "and by the way, I've only heard the last few words of your conversation with Gilves. ”

"Aside from the spell enchantment, I've used constant illusion to keep those who observe this house with their eyes and ears nothing," Goth shrugged, "You can hear the last few words because I know it's you out there, keeping you out of the illusion's effects." It's just a trivial trick. ”

"Your trick is still so tricky," said Sigurt meaningfully, "I peeked through the crack in the door and saw nothing but darkness, but in fact it was brightly lit. I'm curious, though, what are you going to do if that girl was just pretending to be asleep and is now eavesdropping on us from above the stairs? ”

Goth shook his head.

"I don't think she can do it," he said, "and I've put a ban on her, I can sense where she is, I can hear her voice. I think our lively Miss Victoria has gone to sleep. ”

"When?" Cervais was stunned.

"Her bracelet," said Goth, "hides some interesting spells on it." If she takes off the bracelet, I'll know right away. ”

"You're shielding other people's detection methods, but you're eavesdropping on others?"

"It's an extraordinary measure," said Gort, "and a normal means in times of danger." ”

Sieg was interested in other things: "This 'Victoria' seems easy-going, but in fact she is wary of others. She's willing to wear the bracelet you've given you – so you've gained her trust? ”

Cervis also reacted: "You said that there was a move on the bracelet, but Victoria told me before that it was you at a roadside jewelry stall......"

"I did buy a bracelet at the jewelry stand, but I still have an almost identical thing on me, but with a tracking and eavesdropping spell attached to it, Cervis," said Goth calmly, "and when I bought the bracelet from the jewelry stand and turned around, I quickly changed the two bracelets with my hands. So, although the girl watched me buy gifts from merchants I didn't know, I gave them out with what I had in my pocket. ”

Cervis gave Goth a disgruntled look. Sigurt seemed to be pondering, "You have hidden the magical aura on the bracelet so that it can evade the effects of detecting magic." However, if it focuses too much on concealment, will its own effectiveness be weakened? ”

"Within five hundred meters, I could hear the sounds around it; Within three kilometers, I could sense its exact location. Goth said softly, "Farther away, I can only feel its general direction." As a precaution, I will always 'escort' Victoria to the capital city of Thales, and never let her out of my surveillance. ”

There was a terrible silence in the Mercenary Guild. After a long time, Kirvis said, "Actually, you have too many hearts. There's no need to be so harsh on that kid. ”

"After all, we didn't use handcuffs and ankle chains to restrain her freedom," Sieg shook his head, "When she arrives at the capital, the 'Pure White City', those 'big guys' may not be as gentle as us...... Although we all know that it is unlikely that she could be Victoria herself. By the way, do you have any idea who she is? He asked.

"Clue?" Goth smiled helplessly, "She's still a complete mystery to us. Indeed, there is a 90 percent chance that the body belonged to Victoria Douglas. However, for some mages, I am not at all surprised to come up with a body that is exactly the same as the deity; Taking a step back, who knows if Victoria Douglas has a hidden twin sister? ”

"Is it possible that she really has amnesia?"

"Knowingly," said Goth, "I share your opinion. Amnesia is rare, and it can be caused by some spell, or some other trauma. Real life is not a legendary story, how can you lose your memory if you are stimulated by a little mental stimulation, or if you fall into the water coldly. Moreover, people with amnesia will always show some mental complications, and this 'Victoria'...... Her mind is completely normal. ”

Goth still has an emotional sentence that he did not say: her brain was not only normal, but very flexible. Judging from the details, she seems to be trying her best to maintain the image of a weak girl, but the generous temperament in her bones is not lost to any man. Well, that's a unique charm, isn't it?

The young mage sighed, "Don't talk about this. Sig, is there any news on that? ”

"It's confirmed," Sieg nodded, "'That item' is indeed in that caravan tomorrow." ”

"Very well," said Goth, cheerfully, "saves me the time to investigate on my own." ”

"Looks like I don't have a chance to play." Sieg quipped.

"How so? You are the grandson of Lady Flora," Goth's eyes twinkled, "and there are many, many people in this Morcha Norwegian Territory, and beyond, who need your help and the Wild Roses to help protect them. The storm is coming, and no one is immune. And before that, we have to be cautious. ”