Griffith and Amber made their way to the main deck, ready to enter the lower cabin from there.

The main deck of the equinox is very open, and many tourists gather to enjoy the sea. Guests in the second and lower cabins also rest here.

"I'm going to head to the bottom cargo bay next. I don't think it's for you," Griffith thought of something, "and the situation is unknown, I'll go down with the sailors, and you'll pick you up outside." ”

"Heh, what does that mean, why don't I go down, you answer, sexist?" Amber raised an eyebrow, "You may have misunderstood the power of a huntress." ”

"No, I'm not suggesting that there might be danger for you, although the danger does exist. I say this mainly because......" Griffith laughed, rubbing the ends of her hair like a girl, "since it's the source of the stench, the place must be smelly." Most likely, there is something indescribable. You look at it. ”

"I didn't think of that!" Amber took a step back, "Whoa, no, I don't do this kind of dirty work." However~ Mr. Police Dog, it may not be safe for you there, if there are signs of danger, don't go deep, I'll come down. ”

At this time, the head of security arrived with a sailor.

"This is Second Boatswain Makarov," the Director said quickly, "though I can't say for sure how much it will have an effect, but the unusual smell noticed by Mr. Trainee Knight is in itself a matter of concern, and it is necessary to go to the lower cabin to check it." ”

The strong bear-like second boatswain took out a huge wrench and patted it in his hand, "Let's go quickly, the purser's disappearance has spread among the sailors, and we shouldn't make it difficult for the captain." ”

......

As the latest sailing ship, the Spring Breeze uses a large number of metal components and pipes, and in many places, wood is no longer the main material. The zigzag pipes are like the roots of a dense forest, and people don't know where they lead.

"What kind of smell is that?" said Second Boatswain Makarov as he took a long sip of a bottle of soju.

"Why are you hiding the wine again, put it away, and then the captain will see that you will be demoted again. "Speaking of smells, I've also smelled them in Mr. Ek's cabin, a disgusting smell mixed with the stench of sewers and the smell of decay. ”

"Then let's go to the ship's sewage tank and check it, there are all the sewer pipes connected to the ship for easy repairs, hiccup~" Makarov retracted Tekga, "Let me think about it, it was Fez, who was on duty on this voyage, and that lazy worm was probably dozing." ”

When the three of them arrived at the sewage tank, Griffith smelled the peculiar stench.

"I thought the sewage was discharged directly into the sea," Griffith flipped through the watch schedule at the entrance, "I saw Fez's record yesterday, but today's record is blank." ”

"Spread out and search," the security supervisor pointed out the intricate roads and pipes, "stay vigilant and don't go far." ”

Griffith crossed the narrow road and walked cautiously forward.

Strange...... Although there are sewage pipes here, why is the smell so strong, and are the pipes usually open?, Griffith became more and more suspicious, and pulled out the corrupted feather fencing and held it in his hand.

"Come over here!Apprentice Knight, Makarov!" A few minutes later, the voice of the head of security suddenly rang out, and Griffith immediately ran towards the place where the voice came from.

The stench grew stronger and stronger, like a stench of dung pits that had been fermented for days and nights.

Makarov, who looked like a bear, ran from the side of the road and almost collided with Griffith. The two of them rushed to the safety supervisor's position together, only to see that a valve had opened on the sewage treatment tank, enough to drill into an adult, and it was from there that the foul smell came from.

"That's where the stench comes from," Griffith nodded, "and it should be possible to connect the sewer pipes to the various cabins, and that's where the stench comes from." ”

"But the pipes aren't spacious, and there's a compartment in between," Makarov couldn't help but look at the dark sewage silos, "even if you can get here, you can't climb over a dozen decks to the top cabin, right?"

"I didn't show you to come and see that," the head of security said suddenly, "you should take a look here." ”

"What's wrong?" Griffith and Makarov turned their heads together.

On the pipes, not far from the sewage tank, hung a set of sailor suits.

Belts and sailors' bow ties were neatly tied to the clothes, and trousers covered a pair of loafers. The security supervisor gently lifted the hem of his pants and saw two socks hanging from the uppers.

The owner of the outfit disappeared like a molten candle.

......

The stench that remained in Mr. Eck's cabin was most likely the stench from the sewer pipes, and the strange state of his clothes left behind by the missing sailor showed a connection. But what is incomprehensible is that the two places are separated by almost the entire ship, and the middle is connected by a number of not very thick launching pipes and hub nodes, which are very far away. Griffith said as she pulled out a chair for Amber and invited the blonde girl to sit down.

During the past day, Amber led people to interrogate and investigate some of the guests, but they did not cause some frightening commotion and suspicion. Griffith found nothing but one sailor missing.

The two listened and were inspired to perceive, but neither of them was this piece of material, they heard nothing, and they did not perceive anything.

The two of them also did not divination, and they could only wait for a thorough search of the bilge after dawn tomorrow.

The root of the problem is that there is a shortage of manpower, and it is simply not possible to cope with an investigation of this scale. If more extraordinaires are present, the investigation into the bottom cargo compartment that is most likely to be problematic can begin during the day today. It is large, poorly lit, and has intricate terrain, making it easy to encounter ambushes and traps. If there was anything to be found by visiting and investigating other areas, Griffith wanted to avoid it.

Even if the manpower is tight, the configuration is also very poor. Griffith found that Amber was acting as a melee assaulter in the team for attack output, and her position overlapped with her in a bit of a position. The nagging but hunter-bearer Pera would be a little more useful than she was here.

The lack of scouts, hunters, is why Griffith avoids the bilge. He is here to carry out a mission, not to rush to an ambush and die. Only at the last minute would he let the sailors get out of the bilge first, and then follow up himself.

"What a failure!" Amber sat down rubbing her hair, and glanced quickly at the menu, "Fry salmon and veal!

"The missing is the Faith sailor who was on duty in the sewage tank today," Griffith took a small sip of an appetizer, "and the possibility of Mr. Eck's jumping into the sea can now be ruled out." The Fallen Mage on this ship and the dark magic items he carries are threatening us. ”

"Speaking of searching for the cultist and his dark magic items," Amber propped her arms on the dining table and tilted her head to one side, "I got some information before I came here, and there's a seal on this ship. ”

"Seals?" Griffith almost jumped.

"A seal called the Abyss Collection is not the goal of our mission, don't get excited. It is currently in the custody of a member of the Arcane Council, who is a first-class passenger, and I have made inquiries and am not sure if it will be related to the cultists," Amber took out a small notebook and handed it to Griffith, "It would be better to show you." ”

Milovan Neville, a member of the Arcane Council, holds a seal?Griffith nodded, flipping through Miss Probationary Investigator's notebook.

"A memorandum about the seal "The Abyss Collection".

"Seal: The Abyss Collection,

"Hazard Class: Class 1 (Hazardous).

"Special Sealing Measures: Do not open them. With the pages unopened, there seems to be little danger in this ancient book. You can even hold it in your hand.

"Description: This is a 404-page bound manuscript written in clear and finely written script. The ink used still smells beautifully scented to this day, with a small amount of red lettering on the sidelines. The title page of the scroll is wrapped in a white silk lining, with a new navy blue paper cover, showing no signs of age. In fact, even soaking the manuscript in water or throwing it into a fire would not cause the slightest damage. Merely from the outside, this is an ordinary ancient book that does not cause the slightest uneasiness. But as soon as the reader turns the page, whispers and danger follow.

"Characteristic: The solitary copy of this codex is full of depraved and confusing knowledge. When it was first presented to the authorities, it led to the death of a learned and powerful wizard. Investigators who read the manuscript for long periods of time claimed to have footsteps and wheezing behind them, though nearby bystanders did not notice anything unusual.

"Mythological Knowledge: This terrible ancient book records tales of distant and foreign lands, of how disasters befell peaceful and beautiful villages, how good inhabitants descended into madness, and were imprisoned in a never-ending cycle of killing and death. Hidden in the text are the methods of creating and controlling the undead, the rituals and sacrifices that summon and bind mythical creatures, and the use and consequences of many terrible spells and seals. There are indications that the inhabitants of the recorded villages worshipped an unspeakable ancient god.

"Notes: Reading this ancient book will result in a loss of sanity, but it is possible to gain some mythological knowledge and spells. Known obtainable spells include: Resurrection of the Dead, Necro Domination, Devouring and Healing Spells, Powerful Thermal Shields, Advanced Summoning, and Sacrificial Rituals. ”

Griffith looked at it a few times, looking up at Amber, "You're going to track this?"

"I can't talk about tracking. As an official institution, the Beacon Academy has reached out to some residents who have escaped by chance, and the Linyuan Collection is a sacred relic guarded by their hometown, but they have lost all their minds before they can tell us enough information, and the exact location of the village in the ancient books cannot be verified," Amber said, "After leaving their hometown, they lost a lot of memories. This time my mission also included meeting with Congressman Milovan Neville, who was in possession of the ancient book, and then reporting to the Bureau of Investigation and the Academy. ”

"Be careful, don't investigate alone, let me know the details. Griffith nodded, and handed the notebook back to Amber.