Les Invalides (I)
Being more interested in the environment behind the arches, most of them, except for a very few, walked directly into the place called the Armory.
Although the name of this place sounds like some kind of arsenal, the visible artwork makes Yu Siqi wonder if he has come to the wrong place. Especially when he walked around a corner and passed through an inverted triangular door with a green light, his thoughts were confirmed by the scene in front of him.
A shallow pool of clear water feeds several small colorful fish, and above this shallow pool, there is an artificial wooden cloister.
If none of this is enough, the huge picture scrolls on both sides of the cloister can be said to have completely cut off Siqi's thoughts.
"Is this really an armory?"
Gong Chen, who had already dealt with the matter, sent out the question that Yu Siqi had wanted to ask as soon as he returned to the team.
"Of course not, this is the perimeter of the armory, it seems to be called Les Invalides."
Wan Jie, who was the first to walk in the corridor, glanced at the scroll and said, "It seems that the dean here should also come back to life, this scroll was obviously replaced not long ago." Notice those white devices at the bottom? It was used to hold the pigment in place, after all, the moisture was still very heavy here. ”
"Why do painters put their paintings in such a place where there is water?"
Yu Siqi didn't quite understand this approach, so he asked curiously.
"Because I like it, can't I? I'm sorry, but I beg your pardon for not being able to come and greet you in person for the time being. However, I think that since you have all disposed of one of my slaves without permission. Well... Or in a very cruel and extreme way... So, even if I'm a little rude, the honorable tax collector probably won't mind, right? ”
The big fat face that appeared out of thin air in the pool water still surprised Yu Siqi and the others a little, not to mention that he also told them these words.
"You're a good joker, Fell. Didn't you deliberately let it out and 'send it to death'? ”
Wan Jie was unexpectedly calm, she didn't even look at the big fat face in the middle of the pool, and walked straight forward.
"It's... How can you say that... I'm not a heartless person... I still pity my own tools. ”
The big fat face, known as 'Fair', pretended to squeeze a few tears, and then choked up.
"It seems that you have indeed redefined what it means to be 'pity'!"
Wan Jie clasped her hands to her chest and asked arrogantly, "So, my whereabouts have been exposed?" ”
"It's... Please don't mind my arrogant words. In fact, from the very beginning, the whereabouts of the tax officer have not been hidden, so how can they be exposed? ”
The expression of the big fat face changes so quickly that it's like 'changing clothes in a second'.
"You say I haven't hidden? Then you'll have to explain to me why Demy let me go. ”
Wan Jie put her finger on her lips and asked as she looked at the calm water.
"Of course, that's nature. But it's not really a good place to sit down and talk about it, so let's be... Please go ahead, I will be in the courtyard, waiting for your arrival. ”
After Fell said this, the big fat face had gradually disappeared. This kind of problematic remark undoubtedly aroused everyone's interest.
"It's really surprising and delightful! Such a kind invitation made me a little impatient. ”
When Fell was gone, Father Ann spoke.
"Aren't you worried, priest?"
After noticing that Father An didn't make much movement, Xie Baozhen couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, Father, you are too careless, aren't you? Let's not talk about how unclear the origin of this guy is, the timing of this appearance alone is already strange enough. Moreover, he actually made such a direct invitation. I'm not afraid of offending people, so let's just say that. You and I should still have an impression of what happened before. So receiving lessons from known experiences should also be a means for people to grow, right? ”
Gong Chen rarely said something that sounded like he had thought about it. So after hearing this, Yu Siqi, like everyone else, looked sideways at him.
"I didn't know that Gong Chen, you also knew how to think with your brain!"
Father An's tone was full of ridicule, which made Gong Chen even more firm in his position.
"Isn't there anything I can't help it? Who made you all feel like you were blocked by a pig's heart, and you didn't say a word for a long time. I had to let me come. Actually, let me state in advance, I'm not targeting anyone. However, judging from the conversation between Wan Jie and the guy named Fair, I should be able to conclude that they know each other. Although, after all, this is her territory, and it is not inappropriate for acquaintances she knows to appear one after another. It's just that the previous Sanctuary incident and the incident in Starport have already told us... Old knowledge is not necessarily easy to talk to! ”
As he said these words, Gong Chen focused his attention on the place where the big fat face disappeared, and his face was full of peculiar worry.
"Your worries do say a lot, and I can't say that I can completely dismiss your worries and concerns. In fact, I was just as anxious about our safety as you were until now. ”
Father Ann said calmly, "So, what makes me completely relieved?" Naturally, it was the other party's speech. Here I think we have to thank Wan Jie, if she hadn't deliberately lured the other party to say the answer, maybe we might not be able to get the one we want. ”
"I don't understand."
Gong Chen looked at Yu Siqi blankly, and after finding that he was also confused, he could only focus on Father An.
"Oh, you'll understand. Actually, I'm still wondering if I should directly pierce this layer of 'window paper'. Now that it's all here, let's get straight to it. ”
Fr. Ann leaned on the handrail of the cloister, looked at the faces that were looking at him, and said, "You must have all heard the man named 'Fair' say this: 'From the very beginning, the whereabouts of the tax collector have not been hidden, so how can you expose it?'" This is a word of urgency, and there is no doubt about its authenticity. Then, under this reality, a lot of problems arise. The scope is too broad to be discussed at this time. Just let me be a little lazy and go straight to the most critical part. On the premise that the other party is aware of our intentions and fully aware of our movements. This man named 'Fell' did not send his 'army' and did not adopt a policy of seclusion against us. What does this mean, it must be worth meeting in person, right? ”
"But..."
When the priest said this, Gong Chen's position was shaken.
"Well, since we have just come to receive such attention, since we have long been the prey of others. So why don't we calm down and be a chess piece? ”
Father Ann smiled self-deprecatingly and walked away.
"Father, isn't it too... Tired..."
After seeing what Father An did, Gong Chen pulled Yu Siqi aside and asked in a low voice.
"Aren't you talking nonsense? Keep your eyes open and see who among us seems to be 'in good spirits'? ”
After Yu Siqi noticed that Wan Jie and Father An had started talking again, he hurriedly put aside Gong Chen and leaned over to eavesdrop.