Stars & Gates
After renting a room at a regular inn called the Warrior, Wood did not immediately use the small projector in the room to watch the two films he had just bought, but went out again after a short rest.
He and the veteran sailor Wimmer arrived in Beldan on the same steam train, but since they were not in the same carriage, and as soon as Wimmer arrived at the station, he ran to find Miss "Poshan", whom he had rescued in the docks of Port Enmat, and did not consider the fact that the other party had a carriage to pick him up......
During the two-day journey from Port Enmatt to Beldan, Wood also met the "Miss Poshan" when he got off the bus to rest, and it was indeed a beautiful lady with excellent temperament, and it was no wonder that the Weiblack dog fell in love at first sight.
But Wood is not optimistic about a lady like Wimmer at all, after all, the vision of the maids in the Duke's Palace is generally not low, and it is estimated that it is difficult to look down on a "rough blank" like Wimer who only has good looks and is passable.
However, Wood did not persuade the companion who was deeply in love, and in his opinion, it was a good thing for young people to run into a wall and learn a lesson.
Anyway, before leaving the platform, Wimmer and Wood agreed to meet at six o'clock in the evening in front of the dragon sculpture, one of the landmarks of Beldan's old town.
Glancing at his pocket watch, he found that it was only 2:50 p.m., and Wood thought as he went downstairs, "While there is still some time, we should first take a look around this city built by the villagers, and look for possible extraordinary gatherings by the way."
"For one thing, my knowledge of the occult is still relatively shallow, and I need a comprehensive book on it......
"Second, we should also learn more about some extraordinary events on the continent in order to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
"Finally, I'd like to ask for more information about Abner Bryne's fellow countryman...... Now that I've decided to join the Church of Truth, it's only natural to gather information about my boss's preferences.
"Of course, if you encounter Russell's diary, you can't let it go......
As for how to find an extraordinary party in a strange city? Wood said that this is not difficult for a "tour guide" who is good at "spiritual number divination".
As soon as he walked down the stairs to the first-floor hall, Wood saw a little girl of twelve or thirteen running in from outside.
Her blonde hair was tied into a double ponytail, and she trembled as she ran, and some of her pretty baby fat faces were full of "unhappy".
Wood knew the other man, the only daughter of the innkeeper, and when he had just checked in, the little girl had been very happy to hang out with a girl who was not much older than her, with her trademark white hair.
Is this a conflict with a little friend? Wood guessed in his mind for a moment and then stopped paying attention, and walked towards the door of the inn instead.
But who knew that after the little girl ran into her own room, she ran out again in just ten seconds, and almost bumped into Wood when she went out.
Thanks to Wood's timely avoidance, there was no "accident".
"Uncle, I'm sorry!" With a crisp voice, the little girl with two ponytails had run away without a trace.
Children just love to run around...... Wood shook his head, waved to the proprietress who had apologized to him, and then went out and called a carriage.
Sitting in the car, Wood uses the "tour guide" ability that he upgraded after becoming a "psychic mathematician" to constantly make the driver change his direction, and finally arrives in front of a bar in the southwest side.
'Stars and Gates,...... The name of this bar is mysterious when you hear it......" After glancing at the sign, Wood paid the fare of 2 soles and walked to the door with the marble statue.
With the charm and eloquence brought by the "tour guide", he easily settled the two "security guards" at the door, and asked them to take the initiative to take him to meet the person in charge of the bar.
Because it was still afternoon, there were not many people in the bar, except for a few drunks who drank heavily during the day, only a few game halls had a figure.
The "security guard" who led the way in front said enthusiastically to Wood who was following behind as he walked:
"Master Wood, it's unfortunate that you're here, the boss is not here today, so you can only apply to attend the ordinary party...... And if you want to participate in the higher end
In addition to the recommendation of senior members, only the boss agrees."
It's very formal...... After a moment's thought, Wood asked, "You don't seem surprised that I'm looking for an extraordinary party?"
The security guard smiled and explained, "Hehe, if the extraordinary was a legend before the war, it's really not a secret now.
"Although most people have not really seen it and will still be skeptical, we often see extraordinary abilities here.
"In particular, the church's attitude towards the extraordinary has changed a lot, and the extraordinary gathering is no longer so difficult to reach after the extraordinary for no reason.
"Many ordinary people who have ideas come to me."
Wood nodded thoughtfully, thinking that there must be some reason behind the change in the attitude of the church, but he was too low to reach it now.
Then, after meeting with the head of the bar and paying an annual fee of 30 gold pounds, Wood learned the time of the last meeting, which was nine o'clock tonight.
"The meeting place is in a hidden room in the bar, and we'll have someone to guide you.
"You can come in through the back door and disguise yourself in advance...... Of course, we do offer this type of service, but there are several levels to choose from, depending on the level of disguise, from 10p to 10 gold pounds.
"Also, I can tell you clearly, Star and Door, that behind the bar is the Abrahamic family, who will keep you safe during the party.
"You may not know the weight of the name when you are new to the extraordinary, but I can tell you that this is an extraordinary family that spans several dry years, and even before the war, the name of the family alone was secret knowledge."
Abraham's Family...... Wood pondered for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Miss Folthwall's family?"
He had deliberately gathered information about Abner Brayne's fellow countryman, and had learned that one of his "friends", the famous writer Forth, was an "elder of the House of Abraham".
Hearing his question, the person in charge was not surprised, nodded and said, "Star & Gate is a chain in the three cities, and Ms. Wall is the largest shareholder behind it."
So I'm relieved...... Wood nodded in satisfaction.
.......
In the private room on the top floor of the "Star and Door" bar, Firth, who was leaning on the sofa and was reluctant to lift his fingers, glanced at Abner beside him, and said lazily:
"I've become a wanderer, when will you take me to roam the real starry sky?"
Abner stood by the window and glanced at Wood as he walked out of the bar, before he turned around and smiled:
"When Her Majesty Vera finishes the "Sealing Zen, I'll take you to the starry sky......
"After all, after having the Primal Hunger spit out the Golden Star and stripping him of a path, Helena had to go back before she could complete her promotion.
"Besides, if my body was still on Earth, a guy wouldn't have the courage to jump out and make trouble."