Chapter 12: The Secret
Regarding Qin Ran's offer of help, Sister Moni and Gong Lansen had diametrically opposite attitudes.
"Thank you, Detective Qin Ran!"
"But this is our business, and it will be a big trouble to involve you!"
Sister Moni rejected Qin Ran with a smile.
"Well, if you're sorry, you have to have an apologetic attitude, and it's definitely not just a matter of words!"
After Gong Lansen heard Qin Ran's words, he smiled and nodded.
Then, persuaded Sister Moni.
"Moni, I'm very optimistic about him, he has both good skills and good character!"
"And didn't you say he's the best detective in the city?"
"Find those guys, that's exactly what he's good at!"
Gong Lansen's tone gradually became serious.
"We've organized our staff, but those guys are hiding in the shadows, we're all in the light, and if the patience of those guys wears off and there's a conflict," he said...... I can't get out of here because of my vow, and Leader and they're bound to lose a lot! What's more, there's no guarantee that those guys will break in at any point - if it's during class...... That result is definitely not what we want! β
With Gonranson's persuasion, Sister Moni hesitated.
Not only because Gonransen has a considerable place in Sister Moni's heart, but also because what Gonransen says is the truth.
Once that happens......
Sister Moni shook her head quickly.
She would never allow the greedy thugs to hurt her students.
"Detective Qin Ran, please!"
Sister Moni turned around and looked at Qin Ran seriously.
"Although I don't have enough money to hire you......"
"Sister Moni, I said it, this is my compensation to you - if it is compensation, of course there will be no charge!"
Qin Ran interrupted Sister Moni's words, and then, he said, "However, please tell me the ins and outs of the situation!" The more detailed, the better! β
"This story is not short, I'm going to move the stool!"
As he spoke, he took out three stools from the cabin.
After sitting down one by one, Sister Moni spoke.
"St. Paul's School, as it was called St. Paul's Church fifty years ago, is the church where the goddess of the dawn first gave her miracles - about a thousand years ago, and of course it is a legend! In fact, even I and Gonransen don't know if it's true or not, but my teacher, the last pope of the Church of Dawn, is convinced that all of this is true and is looking forward to another miracle of the Goddess! β
"It's just a pity that nothing happened until my teacher died! On the contrary, the power of the church is constantly weakening, not only the small Dawn Church, but even the largest Church of Light! People believed more in the power of gunpowder, steam engines, and electricity, and knowledge was not only in the hands of the church, but more people had it! β
"However, this is a good thing for me, because everyone is free from the bondage of darkness and has become more prosperous and peaceful! That's exactly what Dawn is all about! So, at the very beginning, I made the books in the collection of the Dawn Church available to some prestigious scholars, and united with these scholars to turn St. Paul's Church into St. Paul's School! β
"And I have also changed from the original Holy Maiden of Dawn to Sister Moni, the Headmaster, and my guardian knight of Gong Lansen, and the last knight of the Dawn Church!"
Sister Moni's tone was calm, and her voice spoke faintly about the changes in St. Paul's Church and the change in her and Gonransen's identities.
The calm tone, the faint voice, seemed to be talking about a stranger who had nothing to do with him.
But Qin Ran, who was sitting on the side, felt a faint sadness from the two of them.
It's not just a change in the mood of the two of them.
There are also historical changes.
The wheel of history cannot be stopped, it can only go with the flow.
There is weakness in the heart, and the rest is naturally sadness.
Because, the blockers will inevitably be crushed under the wheel of history.
Gonransen is the last knight of the Church of Dawn, and it speaks for itself.
Where did the rest of the knights go?
Even if you die of old age, sickness, and accidental death, etc., you should not be left with the last knight.
Even, judging from the energy in front of him, which is comparable to the energy of others in the prime of life, he should know that these knights of the Dawn Church have lived much longer than ordinary people.
The change of the times will inevitably be accompanied by bloodshed!
The old camp is broken by the reform camp.
It's not something that can be done with just a few words.
Qin Ran's mind had already appeared that those old-fashioned knights were unwilling to accept the changes of the new era, and launched a charge.
They faced rows and rows of muskets and cannons, rode their war horses, and launched the most brilliant charge of their lives.
Brilliant and ephemeral.
And this is just a handful, the most innocent people.
This change in the new era will inevitably affect countless people.
In the end, the outcome is clear.
Qin Ran remained silent, the heaviness of history made it impossible for him to speak at will.
Even though...... This is not history he knows.
Sister Moni and Gonransen were equally silent, as if they were caught up in the memories of that year.
After a long time, Sister Moni came back to her senses,
"I'm sorry, I'm thinking of some memories -- I've been thinking about things back in the day lately!"
"And what caused us trouble was some things back then!"
With a sigh, Sister Moni continued.
"Although the Dawn Church was only a small church, not even a tenth of the Church of Light, it still has a thousand years of accumulation - whether it is knowledge or wealth!"
"My teacher, the last pope of the Dawn Church, he hopes that the Dawn Church can make a comeback again, so he hides this wealth!"
"But the teacher hid this wealth too secretly...... Even me and Gong Lansen don't know! β
"Or maybe it's because I and Gong Lansen let him down, he didn't tell us, but told the others!"
"But the end result is that the wealth is completely gone!"
"And just as Gonransen and I were about to forget about it, a group of men suddenly approached me, hoping that I would tell them the whereabouts of this wealth - they promised to bring the Church of Dawn back to earth!"
"I rejected them, and they persevered, and the means became more and more excessive!"
"That's why Leader was so nervous when he saw you!"
With that, Sister Moni once again expressed her apologies.
"I see!"
Qin Ran was stunned.
"What is the rebuilding of the Dawn Church, it's a group of guys who don't know where to know about the Dawn Church's secret and lustful hearts!"
"Don't say we don't know, and even if we doβit's definitely not good to tell them!"
"If it weren't for the fact that I couldn't leave here because of my oath, I would definitely let these greedy guys understand what it means to find death!"
Gong Lansen squeezed his fist angrily.
He looked extremely angry.
And Qin Ran would never doubt the other party's words.
The previous fight had already given Qin Ran a deep understanding of the opponent's strength, and if it was just hand-to-hand combat, he would definitely not be the opponent of the other party.
The opponent's strong physical fitness and special skills are all superior to him.
Moreover, the other party is not only physical and hand-to-hand skills, but also no stranger to weapons.
At least in Al Tiri. Among the weapons that Hunter saw, Qin Ran knew that the last knight of the Dawn Church in front of him was no stranger to gunpowder and firearms.
Even, it should be quite familiar.
If such a person with strong physical fitness, and knowledge of martial arts, gunpowder and firearms wants to take out some people, the latter had better pray not to be found by the other party.
"What are the characteristics of these people?"
Qin Ran asked.
"They sneaked in, all masked, and there were only two people in front of me, and I don't know if there were any more!"
Sister Moni shook her head, unable to provide any more clues.
"Well, I'll take care of the rest! I promise to find these guys in the shortest possible time! β
Qin Ran didn't expect to get more information from Sister Moni, and since they wanted to find the wealth left by the Dawn Church, they would naturally be prepared.
But this did not prevent Qin Ran's decision to take on the side quest.
[Discover the side quest: Peep! γ
[Side Quest: A group of unknown guys have discovered the secret wealth left by the Dawn Church, and they want to obtain this wealth through Sister Moni!] You promised Sister Moni to find these guys and save the whole St. Paul's school from accidents! γ
Qin Ran glanced at the hint of the side quest.
Compared to the first side quest, the difficulty of the current side quest has definitely more than doubled.
Not only could it not be determined the number of opponents, but also the whereabouts of the opponents.
In addition to waiting for the rabbit, Qin Ran had no better way at the moment.
However, Qin Ran did not show any embarrassment.
He said goodbye to Sister Moni and Gonransen with a smile.
Of course, in order to avoid the trouble of meeting with the captain of the nursing school, Qin Ran entered the state of [Sneaking] again.
This time is different from when you came in.
It was with Sister Moni's consent.
After leaving the St. Paul's School and leaving the street where the school was located, Qin Ran tidied up his clothes, carried the box containing [Viper-M1] on his back, and walked out of the shadows.
Qin Ran didn't call a carriage.
Because, this street is not far from his residence.
Looking at the sky that was about to darken, Qin Ran planned to walk back and buy some food by the way.
You know, he hadn't eaten for a whole day.
However, when Qin Ran had only advanced less than twenty meters, he suddenly noticed that someone was following him.