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North of Beckland, in a room in the basement of St. Samuel's Church. Dressed in a black hooded robe, blue eyeshadow and blush, Dai Li found a random place to sit down and picked up the papers on the table. She glanced at it, her gaze suddenly froze, and then her brows furrowed, and she asked with something suppressed:

"Lanrius? Why didn't I know about it? ”

"Why didn't I be notified of last night's action?"

Crestai Cessima, who sat in the main seat and tucked his chin and lips back into the straight collar, spoke in a low voice:

"I was worried that you wouldn't be able to control your emotions, which would bring unnecessary hidden dangers to the operation, so I didn't let anyone tell you."

"I understand your feelings, there is a Night Watch in the Tingen Team who is being instructed and trained in the Sanctuary to join the 'Red Glove', and he is acting like you, but as the head of the operation, as the senior deacon of the Night Watch, I must take the unstable element out of the way."

Dai Li glanced at the other night watchman team leaders and deacons who had been summoned, and said, "Why do you think I won't be able to control my emotions?" I'm calm, I'm not impulsive!"

"My anger will only erupt after Lanrius has been caught! This is the professionalism of a veteran night watchman, a deacon! ”

"If I catch Laneuse, I'll make him understand that men are also vulnerable! I'm going to have a cold, rotting but stiff corpse behind his ass, I'm going to have a barbed and foul-smelling white bone in front of his body, and I'm going to let those cold little guys go in and out of every place on his body that they can get in and out of!"

"Damn! That's how you let him die! ”

Crestai. Cesima looked at Dali calmly and listened to her words silently before sighing, "How long have you endured?"

Dai Li was stunned for a moment, and suddenly whispered in frustration like a deflated ball:

"It's been a long time......"

108

"Teacher, I have something to report to you when I come back this time." Richard relentlessly spoke, and when he saw the owl turn his head back, he reluctantly opened one eye to look at him, and he hurriedly said, "It's about the Southern Continent Rose School, and I, no, your inheritance." ”

The owl is silent, or the bird is more intimidating if it suddenly starts talking. Alia was nervous, and her knowledge of the "Extraordinary World" was limited to a few rumors. She was expected to read and write by the people in the workhouse, and even made it to university. She will have the opportunity to cross her class and become a governess, a housekeeper, a devotee to the goddess of the night, and even a government employee in a specific profession in the future. Therefore, everyone wanted her to have a normal and good life, and deny her the opportunity to join the organization behind the workhouse, the mysterious sect whose name she did not even know.

But she has always had this desire in her heart, to gain power in the true sense of the word, to protect more people like Mrs. Dean.

Richard's inspiration was slightly touched, and the owl was finally willing to look at him for a few seconds, then flapped its wings and silently escaped into the darkness.

The Angel of Temperance breathed a sigh of relief: "He agreed." Richard turned his head, a smile reappearing on his face, "Aria, let's go, go to Jowood, see?" It's the city where the spire of the Storm Church stands tall, and we've got a place to go tonight, and if you're going to become a housekeeper in the future, you can get acquainted with the aristocratic houses from now on. ”

“…… How did you come to an agreement with an owl? ”

"If he doesn't want to pay attention to me, he'll just throw me out." Richard explained casually, and then walked with Aliyah under the dim gas lamp. They made their way through the streets quickly, and finally stopped in front of the detached house with a small garden, which Richard was very familiar with.

As they approached, the wrought iron door opened silently and automatically. Arya was startled and ducked behind Richard's back a little more.

Richard walked ahead and calmly walked up the steps. Before He could knock, a crack opened in the black door, and a warm yellow light came through it. This light seemed to have some magic, and Alia, who was originally a little scared, quietly became relaxed, no longer vigilant, and even a little eager to walk in to visit this kind gentleman-

Her shoulders were shaken, and Alia awoke to see Mr. Ernst's serious face, and then to see that she had somehow walked in front of him, and that her hand was already on the doorknob.

She felt fear in hindsight.

Richard led her naturally into the house, and Aria stood very stiffly in the wide hallway, which was already larger than a workhouse classroom. When she first entered the door, she didn't realize that her eyes were simply blinded when the crystal chandelier in the hall was turned on.

Glittering tapestries hand-woven and adorned with precious stones, gold-plated or silver-plated wallpaper, ubiquitous gold and silver threads, crystals, gem-inlays and mosaics, countless gorgeous objects that cannot be named...... Alia was terrified, feeling that she was in a terrible place, and the traffickers sold herself to someone who didn't know if she could afford a chair here.

"You've brought guests with you."

An unfamiliar voice came, with a strange magic, making people unconsciously look in the direction of the sound, and Alia noticed a person sitting on the sofa, with his back to her, and his tone could not be heard with joy or anger.

"The third room from the left on the second floor is the guest room, which is now open to you and you can use all the facilities inside." The owner of the room said to her, "Go and rest, and don't let me see you." ”

Alia looked at Richard, who added, "Go to bed at once, don't listen and look out of curiosity, and don't touch things." ”

"This should be a task I gave you." Richard smiled, "Good night, Alia, sleep well and see you tomorrow." ”

109

Seeing Alia cautiously run up the stairs and disappear at the end of the stairs, Richard finally breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly adjusted his state, walked across from the couch without changing his face, and sat down across from Edward.

Edward put down the newspaper: "Start your report." ”

"Yes." Richard glanced at the Daily Beckland that had been set aside, and organized his words for a few seconds, "The Rose School in the Southern Continent has been moving strangely recently, their sacrifices are more frequent than before, and there are many signs that they seem to cooperate with the Blood Worship Sect. I suspect they're planning big things, but they don't have a clue yet. ”

"Hmm."

"The second thing is the large number of aboriginal disappearances in the southern continent, and according to the report of the head of Beckland, there is also a phenomenon of abduction and trafficking in the eastern side. Some of the female workers who lost their jobs due to the introduction of machinery have strangely disappeared, and it is said that they have found jobs, but she has not yet arranged them. ”

"Hmm." Edward took a moment's time, "I also know about this because someone wants to become the new Black Emperor. ”

"Black Emperor?" Richard was slightly stunned, he had experienced the arrival and fall of the Black Emperor, and quickly figured out the joint, and his expression suddenly changed, "I see...... New laws were urgently introduced, and various styles and housing systems appeared in the last two decades, and the Kingdom of Rune obtained the crown of Emperor Bairan...... Were the missing people abducted to be anchors for the future Black Emperor? No, no, there are too few people like this, have they been arrested to build a mausoleum? ”

"Hmm."

"Seven Gods...... With the experience of Russell the Great, it is impossible for the Seven Gods not to see that the Seven Gods are ready to support an obedient Black Emperor? ”

In all fairness, it doesn't mean much to the people which emperor or king sits on the throne, anyway, as long as ordinary people live an easy and happy life in this era. But a change in the throne often meant social unrest and strife, and if the emperor died, the war would undoubtedly bring even greater disaster. The Angel of Temperance had no ill feelings towards George III, and even had a slight rise in favor of the Employee Examination Act, and the Seven seemed to have acquiesced in the matter. To sum up, it seems that He has no goal against him.

But the people who have been trafficked can't just leave it at that, I can privately investigate the location of the mausoleum and find a way to get them back. Richard said tentatively: "There is only one Black Emperor, so ...... Russell the Great?" ”

"It doesn't make a difference to me who the Black Emperor is." Edward took a sip of tea, "As long as they die spectacularly." ”

"I'm excited to see how he will die, provided that George III has what it takes to become the Black Emperor."

Richard regretted for a few seconds, but the emotion quickly vanished from his heart, and he sat upright, ready to be criticized.

"Looks like you're ready." The Abyss Angel sneered, "Did you have trouble going to Siea this year?" ”

"I didn't ...... No. "But I've troubled the Rose School many times, robbed a lot of slaves and live sacrifices, escaped from S'ea's hands, and managed to gather the extraordinary traits of the Indulgent Sect through fishing law enforcement, which can raise new people." ”

"Did you find the last Prisoner Pathway Sequence 1 trait?"

"Also...... Nor did it. "But I'm lucky enough to find another surviving angel of the Temperance faction!" Of course, that one could no longer be said to have survived, had died and become a spirit creature. He was still occasionally able to receive real-world messages, and felt that I was no longer a companion after my conversion, and that I was a cultist, so he didn't want to see me. They are unwilling to cooperate with me to further expand the scale of the moderation faction. ”

"What's the use of having one more angel? Can you eat two servings of Sequence 2 to advance to Sequence 1? It's been almost 200 years, and your ritual hasn't been completed yet! ”

"Okay, okay."

"Is your organization's earnings positive this year?"

"Yes...... It was minus one thousand seven hundred and twenty pounds, five soles and threepence. Richard began to sweat on his forehead, "I have issued new rectification regulations internally, everything is simple and economical, and I have invested my own money in the emerging banking and steel industry, and I expect to start making a profit in ten years, and I am still strapped for cash." Of course, if you are willing to give me a little bit of activity funds, it doesn't need much, maybe this coffee table is enough, and we can go to find trouble with the Rose School a few more times next year......"

"Siea is alive and kicking, the Rose School is thriving, you were chased around by Siea and the Seven Gods, and you took the time to send a little girl to the university to report, and you still dare to ask me for money?" Edward laughed angrily, the corners of his mouth showing signs of cracking the back of his head, "Do you need me to tell you what your job is?" Did you come today to ask me to set a death date for you? ”

"I ...... wrong"

"But it's not impossible to fund the event." Edward suddenly changed his words, "I can give you 10,000 pounds, and you don't have to go to trouble for the rest of the year to rush for the year-end results." ”

Richard's heart suddenly sounded alarmed, but his body leaned forward very honestly, making a gesture that he wanted to hear.

"Go and help me collect Rosell's diaries, especially those that are forbidden by the church, it's time to use your connections." Edward said calmly, and Richard noticed an old brushed notebook at his hand, "Also, help me find the trail of the abyss." I had a hunch that someone was going to trouble me, and I didn't know who it was. ”

Looking for Russell the Great's diary? It seems that although you don't say it, you still want to save His Majesty Russell in your heart...... As for the abyss, your way can more accurately perceive those junctions with reality, why let me go? Richard said tactfully: "I will do my best in the diary, but let me look for the abyss, and the result may not be satisfactory." Why do you ......?"

"I'm too lazy to go."

"Oh." The Angel of Temperance had no choice but to obey, "I heard that there are survivors who have stumbled upon demons and abysses somewhere on the sea, and I do plan to go to the sea before the New Year to see how things are going on in Byam. ”

"You decide." The devil said, "If you don't do it well, you won't have any money." ”

"I'm going to do my best." Richard immediately changed his tune.

After a few seconds of silence, Edward thought for a moment, and took the initiative to throw out a topic contrary to common sense: "The little girl you brought is very interesting. ”

"I want to hear about it."

"She has the potential to be extraordinary." Edward looked out the window, "But not divinity, and she's going to die." ”

Richard was calm: "People always die, and I can't stop her from going on the extraordinary path, but I'll be glad she can die as a human being." ”

"It's weird that she's also having an intersection with Trainor."

Richard's face changed slightly. Richard fidgeted, and Richard began to think.

"I've long felt that His Excellency Trainor's style of acting is too open, and he can't agree with the old-fashioned ideas of the temperance school if he changes the person he has a relationship with once a month or something." Richard was serious, "I hope you'll allow me to give him some small innocuous advice!" ”

"She's a college student and can't go to Trier anytime soon." Edward muttered to himself, his tone a little puzzled, "So why did Trainor come to Beckland?" Who told him to come over? ”

"Is it war? Because of the Black Emperor? Interesting ......"

TBC

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Trainor: Having a banquet and flirting with my sister, Richard suddenly rushed in and chatted with me for two hours, and before leaving, he gave me two pairs of sterling silver cutlery.