Chapter 4: Hank's Circus
In the middle of the night, there was finally a rare silence in the ancient streets of Shak. Countless cosplayers and tourists fall asleep after a busy day. Only the searchers directly affiliated with the Demon Hunters' Guild continue to secretly search for the sudden enemy tonight, and quietly take away all the people who are wanted with portraits and everything that looks suspicious - there is no doubt that the Demon Hunters will be powerful in Shak, although Shak is still under the jurisdiction of the supreme government on the surface, but its real owner is the Demon Hunter Guild. Even the mayor of Shak, who receives the highest government salary, is a former high-ranking witcher.
After smiling and nodding from the friendly fellow searchers he met along the way, Yetch was led by the little man through the gravel ground and into a small alley where the big man and Ava were waiting.
"Is it there?"
Ye Qi, who was standing in the shadows, pointed to a simple camp made of three huge colorful high-topped tents in the clearing in front of him, and even at dawn, bursts of cheerful and melodious music still came from time to time, as well as the laughter of people from time to time.
"Well, that's right!" The little man nodded, and said with a little admiration: "It's a wonderful note to be able to hide the trolls in the circus and transport them to Shaklai, and use the smell of other animal droppings to cover up the stench of the trolls!" Although it has already been seen through by us! Thank you so much to Ava's animal friends! ”
"It's Ye's credit!" The shy Ava didn't pretend to be in front of his companions, and scratched his forehead embarrassedly and whispered: "If it weren't for Ye's reminder, even my animal friends wouldn't be able to find here!" ”
Ava came from one of the best hunter families in the Sea Forest, and although he couldn't bear to kill his prey because of his ability to talk to animals, he was later expelled from his family. However, his abilities, as well as his bow and throwing knives, have been heavily used in the Demon Hunters' Guild. Because of his shy personality and kindness at heart, he had almost no friends after joining the Witcher's Guild, until he met Ye Qi when Shak was humiliated by Jagos......
"Ava, thank you for your animal friends for me!" After half a year of getting along, Ye Qi had already gotten used to how to get along with the shy Ava, so he asked directly: "Do your animal friends bring us any other news?" ”
"Nope! What Cara brought back there was endless sadness and despair......" Ava reached out and caressed the sable that was trembling on his shoulder, his eyes full of concern: "Many of the animals there have been abused and have lost their feelings and become walking dead, while the rest are waiting for life to disappear in fear." ”
"Since this is related to tonight's attack, then his future will not exist anymore!" Ye Qi comforted Ava and turned his head to look at the big man: "Darlan, are you familiar with this circus?" ”
"Hank's Circus is very popular in Shak! I've been there with my parents once before! The big man who was a local immediately said everything he knew: "Hank's Circus comes to Shak three to five times a year for about a week, and it's a day and night show!" Not only do they have traditional clowns, animal tamers, and miscellaneous notes, but they also have a very novel magic trick of changing people, and even the box will be changed with people......"
A novel magic trick to change people?
Ye Qi's eyes narrowed, and when the big man talked about the novel magic of the Great Transformation Person, he immediately thought of the apostle-level killer who could steal himself and others. Although it is not certain whether the magician who performed on stage is the other party, it is certain that the other party is absolutely inseparable from this Hank circus.
"Datong, Ava, you two go to the headquarters and ask for a search warrant!" Now that it has been determined that the troll is from here, and the apostle-level killer is also inside, Ye Qi must of course go and meet the leader of the other party's circus in person! However, there are still some necessary formalities, even if the demon hunter will cover the sky with Shak, but on the surface, he still has to work hard: "Darlan will come with us to see Hank's circus, which is very popular in Shak!" ”
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The Witcher's headquarters, the central castle.
"Did Nofa find out?" Jacob, who was sitting in a chair, looked at Nofa who had just walked in and asked, "Who are they?" ”
"It was a blacksmith in the Ranger camp who sold the news about the camp!" Nofa reported the results of the investigation truthfully: "I have asked the guards to send him to the Tower of Thorns!" As for the person who bought the news, he was very careful, he didn't leave any clues, he would cover his face when he contacted him, and the money he paid was old money! ”
"Hmm!" Jacob nodded appreciatively, and continued in his characteristic hoarse voice: "The person who bought the news already has some clues!" It's Hank's Circus, where Ye Qi's investigation team has found out where the troll was hiding, and there's a good chance that the apostle-level killer will be there! I want you and Ted to support Ye Qi and his investigation team now, and to do so when necessary! ”
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
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"Welcome, sir! Hank's Circus laughs with you! The clown conductor at the door immediately shouted the slogan of Hank's Circus as Ye Qi and the big man approached, and immediately got into the main topic of his work: "Adult ticket price ......"
"I want to see your leader!" Ye Qi interrupted the clown's sales and took out the search warrant that had just been issued: "I think there are some things I should talk to your head face to face!" ”
"Of course!" After seeing the search warrant, the clown's oil-painted face immediately froze, and then immediately led the way: "Sir, please come with me!" ”
Although the head of the circus is the head of the troupe and has a high status in the circus, he lives only in the same place as ordinary members of the troupe - in other places it is a trailer, and in Shak, where cars are not allowed, it is a triangular tent.
Hank, the leader of Hank's circus, was dressed in a modest suit, his hair was neatly combed, the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed, and even his whole face looked stiff; From the outside, it's hard to associate the stern and serious Hank with the playful and laughing circus. Of course, it is also far from the rumored image of the killer.
"Gentlemen, is there anything I can do to help?" Hank spoke as sternly and seriously as he looked, following the rules: "But please show me the search warrant first!" ”
"There's a mob that attacked Shak's tourists tonight! There were a lot of casualties! Ye Qi handed over the search warrant, with an unusually sad look on his face: "Captain Hank, please cooperate with our search, gather all your team members, and we will check if there are any thugs mixed in!" ”
PS The decadence of severe sleep deprivation seems to be a little cold...... What a cup...... But fortunately, the code word can continue~~~Hehe~~~ Thank you again for my desire to return from the wind, Fascis, Blood, DEL, ambiguous, Shuangziwei, leisure reading~~~