Chapter 33: Half-Undead?
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The players turned to look at the hoarse voice, and there was an old man with a white gray beard standing there. His weather-beaten face bears the marks of time, and only the eyes that twinkle with a sparkle seem to show the world that he is not old and confused. The pale blue plush piping robe, though not very fitting with the old man's image, is not surprising in the current climate.
Rielly looked each other up and down for a moment, and then stepped forward: "This gentleman, you are the person who speaks in this stronghold of the Scroll Society?" ”
"I'm Dr. Ingalls, the librarian of the Scroll Book Club in Iron Knight. So who are you, and why should you disturb the freedom of others to immerse themselves in the sea of books. The old man who straightened his pointed hat was also observing the players in front of him with dissatisfaction.
The old man had been reading the spell materials under his authority in the Scroll Society's internal archives as usual. Unbeknownst to him, a clerk suddenly sent a message that there was a disturbance in the hall in front of him.
As the supreme leader of the Scroll Society in Iron Riding City, this situation, which almost thought to be knocked on by others, made him have to put down his beloved research and deal with it. In exchange for his now free access to spells under the 4 rings, he must take his responsibility.
The internal members of the Scroll Society, from the lowest to the highest, are apprentices, scholars, secretaries, doctors, masters, and mentors. Each level has its own rights and obligations.
Although Mr. Ingalls is only in the middle and upper echelons of his authority, he is also qualified to apply for a garrison in a place like Iron Knights. The top managers of each of the stations are appointed librarians in the Book Society to show their importance for knowledge and books.
"It turned out to be Ingalls Administrator. Compared to a big man like you, I can naturally only be regarded as an ordinary wild mage. But the wild mage is also a mage. The dignity of the arcane is not to be desecrated. The irony in Rielly's words was overwhelming. It seems that he is not afraid of the other party's face at all.
Standing behind her, Noodle really pinched a cold sweat for this bold guy in his eyes: "You shrew is really afraid that the world will not be chaotic!" In case this guy in front of you breaks out and hurts someone, can you, a second-ring mage, stop it? And we're on each other's turf now,'
Thinking of this, the noodles secretly raised the high-domed hall in front of them, trying to find potential enemies from the entrance gate, the pillars on both sides, and the tables and chairs that were set up, so as to prepare for the breakthrough that would wait for a while.
Barrett, in contrast, looked calm at this time, because he knew that if nothing else, the Mr. Ingalls in front of him would not do anything.
Why did Rielie deliberately shout about it in public? In order to make his own experience known to everyone. In this way, even the principal of the Scroll Society's side in this place really has something to do with the Evil Dragon Church. I don't dare to blatantly move directly to the blood-stained gray flowers.
This is the biggest difference between open organizations in the sun and those semi-public organizations or secret societies. They attach great importance to their reputation, and to the perception of the rulers - even the yakuza of old Japan helped their grandmothers cross the street from time to time. Organize disaster relief or something.
Even if the Ingalls in front of him was really an undercover agent of the Evil Dragon Church, he would never dare to do it until he was authorized by the organization. In the unlikely event that he is deprived of his current position as a result of this Volume, the previous investment of both the individual and the organization will be in vain. He can't afford this kind of responsibility and doesn't dare to take it.
Mr. Ingalls frowned, then glanced at the clerk beside him, motioning for him to go and reassure the other readers in the hall. Finally, he said in his rough voice: "Since you keep saying that you want to seek justice." Then I would like to invite a few of you to come in with me and tell me how it happened. Shouting out like this outside doesn't do anything good. ”
Facing the advice given by Mr. Ingalls, Elli hesitated, and she subconsciously looked back at Barrett, who couldn't make up her mind for a moment. Barrett nodded after sensing the hesitation in Rielly's eyes, as if to tell her that there was nothing wrong with it.
"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey." Turning around, Rieli nodded in agreement. The four of them then followed Ingalls into the cloister, and soon disappeared from the sight of the borrowers in the hall.
After the footsteps faded away, the clerk Ingalls had ordered before shook the bell on the desk at the front desk: "All of you! On behalf of the Iron Riding City Branch of the Scroll Society, I would like to sincerely apologize to all of you for what happened to you. As compensation, everyone present will be given a chance to borrow the literature under Level 1 clearance......"
As the players follow the librarian's footsteps to the internal reception room, the clerks at the front desk of the Book Society begin to skillfully reassure the customers they had received. But the one who was sarcastically sarcastic by Rielly before. But after completing the formalities, he left the hall in a rage.
Pushing open a carved wooden door in the cloister, Ingalls' caretaker, who was the first to enter the room, snapped his fingers. A soft white glow emerged from the tops of the four bronze candlesticks on the wall, illuminating the room that had been shrouded in darkness.
Same as the study in the Earl of Boreham's castle. The living room is furnished with tall bookshelves that reach to the ceiling. Leaning against the corner is an escalator with pulleys. Equipped with a comfortable coffee table and soft chair in the room, it is really in line with the elegant style of the Book Society.
However, the shelves here are also full of books. But there are only ordinary books bound in volumes, and there are not scrolls like the Boreham family's study. Obviously, there are different books here that are not very precious - such ordinary, but for many indigenous people, they are also rare in their lives.
"You may be seated! Now that you have come here, please explain the cause and effect of the incident clearly. Regardless, it's about the reputation of our Ironhorse Chapter of the Scroll Society. "Mr. Ingalls took the lead in taking a seat in the chair that represented his master's place, and then made a casual gesture.
Although the other party's behavior can't hide the high-minded temperament of the other party, the players don't care - it's not once or twice that they encounter such aborigines in the game. If you're always angry, you'll definitely be to death.
Rielly, who didn't find a place to sit down, took out the original commission from her waist bag and held it in her hand. Then she gritted her teeth and said, "Originally, I was also preparing to join the mutual aid exchange of the Scroll Society with great expectations. After all, among our group of wild mages, the reputation of the Scroll Society is quite good. But what I didn't expect was that reality gave me, a beginner in the arcane, a blow to the head......"
Afterwards, Rielly slowly recounted the experience of her party in the process of reinforcing the Nosaiah family. In this process, she wielded the sensual side of a woman and arranged the whole story vividly. Of course, this is inevitably mixed with his own personal emotions, which makes the story obviously biased.
As Rieley recounted, the wrinkles on Mr. Ingalls' forehead spasmed and sometimes stretched, and the expression on his face became extremely gloomy. As Rielly's companion, the Extreme Player is now just standing behind the mage and not interjecting or making any other moves.
"That's how it happened, if you want to find out, I think the Nosaiah family will be willing to cooperate." In closing, Elly emphasized, "If you're worried that the Nosaiah family co-directed this scam with us, the ordinary residents of Hammer City, as well as the members of the Beverstock family who were later reinforced, will be able to verify our claims. ”
In the end, the Nosaiah family and the Beversstock family were involved, firstly, to enhance the persuasiveness of his own words, but also to give the scroll society a direction of investigation. On the other hand, it's a threat - it's not just us adventurers who know about it, it's not so easy for you to kill people when you want.
"That's just one side of your argument. In order to ensure the authenticity, the specific circumstances need to be further investigated. Mr. Ingalls touched his chin and did not give Rielly a positive reply.
Then, before the mage fired, he pulled a rope hanging from the ceiling and said, "But something like this happened. I think the Nosaiah family, as the entrusting party, should have a complaint letter in this regard during this time. I'm going to tell someone to look for the records of the past few days. ”
If you look at the emotions of the interlocutor who mobilizes and guides him, the old and mature guy in front of him is much better than the inexperienced half-witted Rielly in terms of controlling the heat. Just two seemingly ordinary sentences made Rielly's mood feel like a roller coaster.
A voice came from outside the door of the reception room in the United States: "Administrator! What do you have to tell me to come here? ”
Mr. Ingalls commanded rather sternly: "Find out all the correspondence records of the branch in the last half month and the relevant documents of the Nosaiah family's request for help a month ago." That's right! By the way, bring me the original spell engraving disc as well. ”
"Administrator! Are you sure about the original Spell Engraving Plate? Every time it opens and wants to recover, the alchemy potion consumed is not a small amount! The voice from outside the door was filled with confusion and hesitation.
Hearing the reply from outside, Mr. Ingalls frowned, and then directly accentuated his tone: "If you want to go, you will go!" I naturally have my own reasons for doing this, who is the administrator of the Iron Riding City Chapter between the two of us? ”
"Yes, yes sir. I'll do it right away! The reply outside the door suddenly became a little flustered.
After the footsteps outside Ben went away, Barrett said with a smile: "It seems that there is really some problem under your hands!" ”
"It's just a conversation, and it's not sure anything! Maybe the guy was just scared by my harsh words. Mr. Ingalls said with a straight face.
At this time, Rielly did not forget to scrape her chin with her fingers and said, "Mr. Ingalls, please press your chest, is this sentence really in your heart?" ”
"Don't think that you are sure of victory now, the truth will not be revealed until the engraving plate is deciphered." Mr. Ingalls gripped his cane and his mouth stiffened.
Barrett, who suddenly thought of something, reminded: "Mr. Ingalls, I think you should also take care of your own safety now." A rabbit that has been cornered may also stun a predatory eagle with its legs. I don't know how many heroes ended up dying under the dagger of conspiracy. Mr. Ingalls, you're not at the level of the Arciath where you can use the Accident Technique! ”
"Don't be alarmist. No one in the Scroll Society's strongholds can threaten me. Having said that, Mr. Ingalls unconsciously let go of his cane and touched the ring on his hand.
The stronger a person's strength, the more he often cherishes his life. And as a mage in pursuit of knowledge and mysteries, his desire for life is even more mortal - otherwise there would not be so many spellcasters in the "lich" group every year.
Seeing Mr. Ingalls's expression, both Rieley and Barrett had a smile on their faces. Unless the old man in front of him is an actor. Otherwise, he would basically be able to get out of suspicion in this matter.
Players who got this answer are really relieved! You must know that although the foundation of the Volume Society is not very much in those big organizations on the road, it is a behemoth compared to the players who run the single gang.
So even if it's just a branch leader in Iron Riding City. It's not hard to make players overwhelmed without being able to do it openly. Being able to avoid such a risk is indeed a blessing for players.
Otherwise, I would be able to walk out of the door of the Iron Rider Branch of the Scroll Society safely today. But then Barrett and the others had to seek refuge in the Chamber of Commerce in Boream. That will have a very big impact on the player's next arrangement.
In the cold reception room, everyone was silent. In a three-story brick and wood mansion in the Iron Riding City. The man who had been choked by Rielly's words swept the glass in front of his table to the ground with a wave of his hand. Fortunately, the tea table is not high. Coupled with the thick pile carpet on the floor, this set of exquisite oriental porcelain was not damaged by Yan zhòng.
"Young master, you put out the fire first, it's not good if you are angry." A tall and thin old man in the room glared at the two maids, who immediately left the house after packing up the tea set.
After the maids left, the tall and thin old man asked softly, "What is it that makes you angry like this, young master?" ”
"I met a damn stinking bitch today...... "The young man, who was not yet thirty years old, leaned back in his chair and began to tell the old man in front of him about his experience in the book society today.
"Of course, if it's somewhere else, that stinky is understandable, so I won't bother with her. But in the reading hall of the society, that stinky actually slapped me in the face with so many people. I don't know how many people just watched my jokes! If you don't do something about it, I'm afraid there will be all kinds of wonderful rumors in Iron Riding City tomorrow......" At this point, the man's originally delicate face suddenly became distorted and hideous.
After listening to his master's words, the tall and thin old man asked carefully, "So young master, you mean to teach them a lesson." ”
"That's right! For the sake of our Blairley family's reputation, they must pay for it. And I've just taken over the family business. If this happens, it will definitely give those side branches an excuse to attack. At this time, we have to show the strong side of our Blairley family. The young man clenched his fists brutally.
"Then I will command it now! Are you going to go to the thieves guild to place a bounty or just go to a few adventurers. The tall and thin old man was bending down and saluting, ready to turn and leave.
"Alfred, wait a minute!" The current head of the Blairley family immediately spoke out to stop his butler, "This matter is not that simple, you first send someone to follow them to the door of the Book Society to keep an eye on them." It would be nice to confirm their whereabouts and where they are staying. I'm afraid this matter needs to be considered in the long run. The guys in the Bruce gang have been taking the benefits for so long, and it's time for them to get moving. ”
"Young master, do you think you need to be so cautious? So is it necessary to talk to the old man about this matter? The butler's face changed, and his expression became stern.
"The wild mage of the 2nd ring is also a mage, and I am afraid that the person who can team up with her will not be an ordinary adventurer. So the Thieves' Guild and the Adventurer's House are unreliable. Just let the Bruce Gang keep an eye on them first, Iron Riding City is our territory anyway, and we will eventually find an opportunity. Saying that, the new boss of Blair got up and straightened his dress, "You just need to arrange this matter first." I'm going to my father's place now to discuss with him what to do. ”
"Yes, young master, I will definitely arrange it." Butler Alfred said and turned to go out to arrange things. Then Blairley's young master got up and left his room, and walked deeper into the mansion.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Father, are you free right now? "This is the helmsman of the family who has just been imposing in front of his subordinates. At this time, he was polite and polite, like a minor adult.
"Just come in! What else have I been able to do since I took off my burden. From behind the door came the old but cheerful voice.
"Okay! Father, in fact, there is something I need to ask you about......" With these words, the young head of the family pushed the door open.
In this room, where the oil lamp is still lit in broad daylight, an old man sitting on the edge of the bed is listening to his son's story. I saw him nodding his head sometimes, shaking his head sometimes, and finally patting the young man's hand and saying, "Joshua, you have finally grown up, if it had been a few years earlier, you would never have been able to make such an arrangement now." At that time, I am afraid that you would have brought someone to the door. ”
"At that time, I was really ignorant, and I really caused a lot of trouble to your father. But I'm grown up now! Especially after taking over the family business, I realized how hard you were at the beginning. Speaking of this, Joshua showed a wry smile, "I thought I would never touch this kind of thing again in my life." I didn't expect to encounter this situation at this juncture......"
"That's why I say you've grown up and are no longer as impulsive as you used to be, and at the same time haven't become repulsive about this kind of thing because of past mistakes." Old Blair nodded with satisfaction, "You can't completely avoid touching that kind of thing in the future." Iron Riding City is a pool of crocodiles, and if we Blairley are too weak, the surrounding guys will tear off their friendly masks and gather like sharks that smell blood. ”
"But it's the first time I've dealt with these guys, and I don't know what to do. If we can't solve them all at once, it's also a way for these unconcerned adventurers to make trouble for us. "Joshua's current situation can be said to be afraid of wolves and tigers. If you don't deal with Barrett, the family business you just took over may be turbulent, but if you do it, you are afraid that you will be bitten if you don't die.
As the saying goes, porcelain does not collide with broken tiles, and in the eyes of these businessmen with industry, those adventurers who are out and about are a group of outlaws. Even if they exchange their lives for the other party's everything, they don't think it's worth it.
Even if the other party can't threaten him, as long as he harasses the industry under his name like kraft candy, it is enough to make many merchants complain. The increased cost of doing business against risk-takers who hide and look for trouble may lead to losing the competition with other merchants.
"The most important thing in this regard is not to let people know that we are the ones who did it until it is done. Come here with your ears! I'll introduce you to a good channel today......" The old gentleman beckoned to his son, and then whispered something in Joshua's ear.
After a long period of waiting, the players finally waited for the relevant text and spell engraving plate in the mouth of Mr. Ingalls.
When the clerk who had thrown them into the crowd and could not easily find them placed them on the coffee table in the reception room, he consciously walked behind Mr. Ingalls.
"Then let's see what your suspicions are!" Mr. Ingalls grabbed the spell tablet with all the messages on it and began chanting the incantation.
With Mr. Ingalls' hoarse voice, the spell engraving disk began to glow with a faint white light, projecting a projection full of words from the center. (To be continued!)
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