Chapter 47: Parting
"Why is it again...... Don't bother me anymore! I don't need anything......" Russell looked angrily at the sound of the door opening. When Tida's petite figure appeared in front of him, Russell was stunned.
"Grandpa, grandpa......"
"Am I dreaming?"
"Grandpa!" Tita cried and threw herself into Russell's arms, "Great! Grandpa is safe...... Woowoo...... Woo wow wow aaaaaa
"Uh...... It doesn't look like a dream. Russell looked at Istelle and said, "You're here too." ”
"Doctor, you're quite energetic. Estelle said with a smile.
"You were able to infiltrate Reston Fortress...... It's amazing!"
"The teacher said that if you load X, you have to run quickly!" Reilly smiled and said, "Doctor, do you have anything to take with you?"
"Ah...... Can you please send the 'Capel' CPU back?" Russell said, pointing to the machine behind him, "If you put it here, it will definitely be used by those guys to do bad things." ”
"Got it. Reilly walked over to the machine and took the CPU inside.
"The guys asked me to use it to study how to use the Black Force Detractor. Russell said with a solemn face: "Although I haven't figured out the internal structure of this thing yet, it can already be put into use." ”
"That's right......" Reilly's face was expressionless, but his heart was full of smiles.
(When something goes into Richard's hands, it's the same as in the hands of "white face.") Then again, that patriot's heart was unexpectedly fragile, so easily hinted)
"I'm so sorry...... Joshua and Estelle, that's what you gave me so ......."
"Doctor, please don't pay too much attention to it. Joshua shook his head and said, "There is no way around those people who threaten you with Titah's safety. ”
"Alright, let's go. Reilly urged.
When they arrived at the docks, they were surprised to see Major Sid.
"Why, why is he here?!"
"Knock him down!"
Estelle and Agaté immediately put on a battle stance.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not here to fight you......" Sid said with a wry smile, "otherwise I wouldn't have come alone." ”
"So, what are you going to do? Russell said angrily, "Didn't that Richard ask you to keep a close eye on me?"
"I'm really sorry at that time...... Sid sighed and said, "The Kingdom Army has been controlled by the Colonel's Intelligence Department, some of the generals are on the same side as him, and the others have been deprived of their freedom...... Even General Morgan was imprisoned at the Haken Gate......"
"Whoa, whoa, that stubborn old man was ......," Astelle was shocked.
"It seems like a terrible situation...... Joshua frowned.
"Hey, how did it come to be like this?" Agaté said suspiciously, "The Kingdom Army is not such a fragile organization, right? ”
"It's a pity......," Sid sighed, "After the Hundred Days Campaign, the discipline of the Kingdom Army gradually became loose. The generals are constantly comparing and fighting, and there are often bribery incidents...... That's what Colonel Richard did. ”
"I see. Russell nodded and said, "He uses his intelligence skills to find out the weaknesses of others and eliminate competitors." ”
"That's it. Sid said with a solemn face: "Now, General Morgan is imprisoned, and the power of the Kingdom Army is in the hands of Colonel Richard. ”
"Is there any reaction from Her Majesty Alicia?" asked Reilly.
"Although I don't know the specifics, Her Majesty has remained silent. Sid frowned and said, "In addition, the royal family guard is being hunted by the Ministry of Intelligence on charges of treason......"
"I knew it was going to be like this. Reilly spread his hands and said, "They probably blamed the attack on the Central Workshop. ”
"yes......" Sid said with a frown, "I even have the photos ready......
"Dolochi's Photo ......"
"It's ironic. Reilly shook his head and said, "That thing was supposed to clear the suspicions of the guards, but now it has become a tool for the intelligence department to slander them." ”
"Well, that's too much! Not only did he make a mess of the workshop, but he also kidnapped his grandfather...... Even Agaté's brother was wounded...... And then he blamed someone else......"
"Ah...... This is an irrefutable fact. Although that was an order from above...... But I also have a responsibility that cannot be shirked. Sid said sincerely, "So, at least let me atone for your sins...... The ship is ready, and you can get out of here in no time. ”
"Sure enough...... I don't think you're supposed to be that kind of person. Reilly shrugged his shoulders and said, "Richard aside, that guy has been plotted by someone else." Your word should be on our side. ”
"So you let me call him over?" Gore licked his lips and said, "I'm still thinking about giving this guy two blows if he's not honest......"
"Shame on you......" Sid smiled wryly. Although there was an element of sneak attack, he was indeed subdued by Gore and held hostage here.
"Mr. Reilly, Colonel, he'......"
"That guy was hinted at, and it's possible that his memories have been altered. Reilly said lightly, "This is the church's specialty." ”
Hearing this, Estelle and the others all showed shocked expressions.
"What?!" Sid was most anxious: "Difficult, do you want to say that the church wants to do something to the kingdom?!"
"Not really. Reilly smiled and said, "The person who plotted against Richard has already left the Qiyao Church. If his appearance in Liber is exposed, the first person to be killed is the church. ”
"Whew~" Sid breathed a sigh of relief and said, "A traitor to the church...... At least it didn't turn out to be the worst. ”
"But, but...... Mr. Reilly, why does the Church have this technology?!" Estelle said in disbelief.
"To gain people's faith, of course. ”
"But, but ......"
"Don't. Reilly patted the girl on the head and said, "Although the dark side of the church is very ugly, it is concentrated at the top. In fact, most of the clergy at the grassroots level are good people, such as the Governor of Pixaine in Chase. ”
"This—That's it......"
"Okay, it's good to know about this kind of thing, there's no need to go deeper. Reilly pointed to the boat leaning against the dock and said, "We came in without any danger, but you can't make this place your backyard. Hurry up and get on the boat, and be careful of long nights and dreams. ”
"Mr. Reilly is right. Sid nodded and said, "Hurry up." ”
"Goodbye, Major. Russell nodded at Sid.
Tida: "Well, that...... Thank you for your help!"
Joshua: "Thank you for your attention. ”
Stepel: "Thank you, Major!"
After leaving the fortress, Reilly said to Estelle and Joshua, "You two should quit right now. ”
"Huh?"
"Why?"
"By tomorrow at the latest, Dr. Russell's escape will be discovered, do you think the Intelligence Department will stop there?"
"This ......," Estelle was speechless. She also knew that the other party would not give up.
Reilly was right. Agaté said with a serious face: "I will take Xiao Budian and the old man to hide, and you must also flee to a safe place as soon as possible." ”
"Brother Agaté......"
"Makes sense. Russell nodded and said, "If you can, I don't want you and Tita to get involved in this matter." However, the other party may take her hostage...... So, it's safer for Tita to be with me. ”
"Grandpa......"
"Wait a minute!" Estelle was anxious: "I can't accept this kind of thing as long as we escape safely!" Joshua thinks the same way, right?"
"No, I think Agaté's approach is better. ”
"Joshua, Joshua?!"
"In the process of fleeing and hiding, the smaller the number of people, the better. So, it would be better for Agaté to escape with the Doctor alone. Joshua patted Istelle on the shoulder and said, "I understand your feelings...... However, this time it really can't be willful. ”
"How can this be ......"
"Estelle, now is the time to choose......," Reilly said, looking into Estelle's eyes, "I hope you don't make a decision that you regret." ”
"Mr. Reilly...... I ......"
"Looks like you're still having a hard time accepting it......" Russell thought for a moment and said, "Well, can you accept my commission to complete a job?"
"Huh?"
"I want you to go to the royal capital to meet Her Majesty Alicia. ”
"Meet Her Majesty?!" Astelle was stunned.
What do you mean by that?" Joshua was also taken aback.
"That black power guide was originally obtained by Colonel Richard from some source. Russell said, "He named it the 'gospel.'" ”
"Gospel ......," Joshua touched his chin thoughtfully.
(Hehe, that's not Richard's name)
Reilly smiled mysteriously.
"It seems that the gospel was taken out of the Ministry of Intelligence by someone and then sent to Cassius in a package. Russell continued: "However, the cessation of the guidance force in the previous two days allowed the Intelligence Department to discover where the gospel was. The reason why the men in black attacked the central workshop was to recover this thing. ”
"......I see," Joshua nodded, and said, "That way, a lot of things make sense." ”
"I hope you will report this to Your Majesty......" Russell said with a solemn face, "as my agent." ”
"In that case, there's no way around it. Estelle said with a smile.
"We are happy to accept this commission. Joshua nodded.
"Hehe, then please two of you. ”
"W-That...... Joshua's brother, Estelle's sister......"
"Tita ...... We're going to be apart for a while. ”
"I'm sorry, I won't be able to accompany you in the future. ”
"No, no...... You don't have to apologize to me. Tita shook her head and said, "You have always taken care of me like a real brother or sister...... Woo...... Woohoo......"
"Tita ......"
"Thank you for saving Grandpa...... And also...... Thank you for being so kind to me......" Tita threw herself into Estelle's arms and said, "I like you the most!"
"Hmm...... I love Tita the most, too!" said Istelle, blushing.
"We are also very happy to be with you. Joshua smiled and said, "We want to thank you too." ”
"The parting now is for the sake of the future reunion. Reilly touched the heads of the two girls and said, "At that time, let's go to the hot springs together." ”
"Well, I like hot springs the most!" said Tida, happily.