Chapter 17: The Scourge of Prison

"Sister Sherra, why did you pull us out all of a sudden?" asked Steele, as she walked down the street, confused.

"To create opportunities for Reilly and Miss Mabel, of course. Sherazadeh said with a smile.

"Hey~~~?!Could it be that the mayor's sister and Mr. Reilly are lovers?"

"I mean, you're too slow. Joshua looked at Estelle depressedly and said, "Don't you see Miss Mabel's attitude toward Mr. Reilly?"

"But it's normal for students to worship their teachers, right?"

β€œ...... In any case, Miss Mabel has made it clear that she wants to speak alone with Mr. Reilly, and we should avoid it. Joshua sighed and said.

"You're right. ”

On the other side, Mabel and Reilly's conversation has been changed from an office to a restaurant.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we've eaten together. Mabel said with a smile.

"That being said, now isn't the time to eat and talk, is it?" said Reilly, shrugging his shoulders, "Retrieving the regular ship is the number one priority right now." After that, even if you want me to spend time with you, it's not impossible. ”

"Really? Mabel said happily.

"Huh. Reilly shook his head helplessly and said, "I didn't expect that simple girl to become so cunning at the beginning. Society is a big dye vat, filling pure children with all kinds of colors, and no one is an exception. ”

"When I first entered the society, I suffered a lot. Mabel said with a wry smile.

"This kind of thing is something that everyone has to go through. Reilly smiled and said, "It's almost time to get to business, is there anything you need me to help with?"

"Although I also want to talk to the teacher about life and ideals like this...... But the current situation doesn't allow us to be so laid-back. As he spoke, Mabel showed an expectant expression: "If the teacher makes a move, he will be able to get the regular boat back immediately, right?"

"I thought a seven-year-old girl would think that way about her dad or her brother. Reilly said with a wry smile.

"I know it's naΓ―ve...... I know," said Mabel, blushing, "but I just think the teacher can find out the regular boat." ”

"I can't help it. ”

Three hours later, Reilly found the missing regular vessel through dragnet-style aerial reconnaissance.

"Did you find it? It's wonderful!" said Maybell, cheering like a little girl.

"The air thieves have hidden the regular ship in the abandoned mine behind the village of Ravennu, and I will inform General Morgan. Reilly said.

"Why don't you go to Estelle first?"

"I don't know where they're going to find clues, so I'd better ask General Morgan to come forward. Reilly spread his hands and said, "It's faster." ”

After delivering the news to the military, Reilly returned to Perth and spoke to Mabel about what he had seen since the separation. On the other side, Estelle and the others are in an awkward position.

"Why are we in prison?" said Istelle, pouting.

"No way, who told us to just show up where the air thieves were hiding their regular ships? Joshua said helplessly.

"Don't complain, tomorrow morning the general will interrogate you himself. If you are indeed innocent, you will be released within three days. ”

"Just stay here tonight and calm your head. ”

With that, the soldiers guarding the cell left.

"Hey, that's speechless. Without even giving us a chance to explain, they locked us up in this kind of place. Estelle sighed helplessly.

"If the Kingdom Army catches the Air Bandits, our suspicions will be cleared. However, it's hard to catch them. Joshua said.

"Well, why is that?" asked Steele, confused.

"Do you remember what the bandit leader said?" Joshua said with a solemn face, "'It's too early', 'There's a mistake'......"

"Well, he did say that...... Is it difficult, can it be said...... They already knew what the army was doing?" said Steele.

"That's how it should be. Joshua nodded and said, "And that also means ......"

"Spy. Shelazad said solemnly.

"Wouldn't it be harder to catch those air thieves that way?" said Istelle, dissatisfied.

"It's a real bump in the wall. Shelazadeh frowned and said, "If the teacher is here, how will he deal with this situation......

The next day, before everyone woke up, the voice of the guard came from outside the cell: "Hey, get up quickly!"

Astelle: "Hmm...... I still have to sleep. ”

Joshua: "What's wrong......

Sherazade: "Why did you come early in the morning to interrogate?" Can you let us sleep a little longer......

"Quite the opposite. The warden said, "You have been released." ”

"Huh?!"

Hearing the caretaker's words, everyone suddenly came to their senses.

"Why ...... so quickly"

"Could it be that the Kingdom Army has already caught those air thieves?"

"It's a pity that the air thieves haven't been caught yet. So saying, Mabel came over. Reilly and General Morgan were behind her.

"Sister the mayor and Mr. Reilly?"

"I'm sorry for everyone's trouble. Mabel smiled and said, "Don't worry, the general already knows that you are innocent." ”

"But that doesn't mean I agree with what you're doing. General Morgan frowned and said, "Forget it, since Reilly and Mabel came forward to vouch, I believe that you are not accomplices of the air thieves." ”

"Hehe, that's it...... It turned out that it was Mr. Reilly and the mayor's sister who saved us. ”

"Hehe, it's just an explanation of your actual situation. Reilly said with a smile.

"What are we doing?" said Estelle, blinking in confusion.

"Are you two really Cassius Bright's children?" General Morgan asked.

"As you said, she's Estelle Bright, and I'm Joshua, my adopted son. ”

"Well......" said General Morgan, looking at Estelle carefully, "it is true that the little girl's appearance is a bit like that of Miss Lena. ”

"Ah, you know my mother?!" said Istelle in surprise.

"When I used to be a guest at your house, I used to eat your mother's cooking. Now that you think about it, you were just born at that time. ”

"Wait, wait, General Morgan knows my dad, though I also know that he used to be a soldier......

"Hmph, since that guy became a guerrilla, I've treated him like a stranger. General Morgan shook his head and said, "The only person I know is Colonel Cassius, the man known as the Rare Strategist. ”

"Strategist?" Obviously, Estelle did not understand the meaning of this title.

"Really, I don't know what that guy was thinking in his head, he actually ran to join the guerrilla association...... General Morgan said angrily: "As soon as I think of this, I get angry!

"What's the matter...... Seeing him like this, Estelle was a little confused.

"Your dad was a great soldier. Reilly smiled and said, "When he proposed to be discharged, General Morgan stepped in to keep him. ”

"No wonder he hates guerrillas so much. Sherazadeh shrugged his shoulders and said, "Watching the subordinates he cultivated with his own hands retire from the army, that general is also very unpleasant." ”

"It's human nature. Joshua said with a smile.

"Therefore, it is because my father offended people that we suffered so much. Estelle pouted, "That messy dad!"

"Hehe, now that the matter is settled, let's hurry back to Perth. Mabel smiled and said, "Although the regular ship has been found, the hostages are still in the hands of the air thieves, and I will discuss with you about countermeasures." ”

"Ah...... Hmmm......"

"What's wrong, Istelle?"

Estelle: "It always feels like we've forgotten something......"

Joshua: "Speaking ......"

Shelazard: "What the hell is it......"

At this time, a melodious sound of the piano came from the cell next door.

"Ah...... Humans are truly ruthless creatures. It's so sad to forget about the people you spent the night with...... Let me go alone to the far other shore in this dark purgatory......"

The crowd followed the prestige and found a blonde young man playing the lute there.

Estelle: "You can go if you want......

Shelazadeh: "Well, I forgot there was such a ......"

Joshua: "I am sympathetic, but how can I help him......"

Reilly: "Isn't that the little brother I met in the tavern last time......"

"Is that gentleman the rumored virtuoso?" said Mabel curiously, "unceremoniously tasting the special character of Glenn Charina." ”

"Glenn Charlina, masterpiece from 1183, is known as the 'Classic of Illusions' wine. Estelle had ever heard of the high price of 500,000 mira at the auction in Grantell?" said Reilly, smiling.

"I've heard this guy talk about it yesterday. Estelle pointed to the blonde youth and said.

"Hehe, don't dare to be a ...... Then again, you may have misunderstood. The blond-haired young man smiled and said, "I have already paid for it, and such a magnificent performance cannot be heard anywhere." ”

"Sounds interesting. Mabel smiled and said, "Forget it, it's a matter of the way anyway, you can get out of here together." ”

"Can he be released too? Wouldn't that be a bit ......reluctant," Estelle said with a wry smile.

"Don't you need to pay attention to the restaurant?" asked Shelazadeh, puzzled, "He drank the treasure of the town!"

"Don't worry, that restaurant is Mabel's property anyway. Reilly smiled and said, "She also photographed Glenn Charlina." ”