After seeing Edward enter the secret passage, the cautious Marco quickly closed the secret door, took a candle from the room and walked in front, along the narrow secret passage that could only be passed by one person.

Edward followed the silver-haired wizard step by step, glancing around without saying a word—the passage looked old, not just narrow, with a removable candlestick at each stage, and a winding passage as if it were a spider's web.

The black-haired boy paid a moment's attention, and after walking less than two distances, they had at least come across a fork in the road where they could turn back, either up or down, or more in other directions. Marco, who was walking in front, did not hesitate or stop to observe the direction, but only looked back from time to time, as if to confirm that Edward was not lost.

In fact, Marco was even more nervous than Edward, the squire of the Knights of the Sacred Tree seemed to have spoken very little since he came out of the Tasker ancestral house, and he was watching around without saying a word, with a smile on his face - the other party didn't trust him, but it was rightfully so. Marco couldn't help but laugh at his stupidity, would he believe him?

"You don't seem to wonder why I know where the secret door to that room is. The silver-haired wizard finally couldn't help but speak, and as he led the way, he said as if chatting, "And...... Why am I so familiar with the dark passages here? ”

"No, I'm curious. Edward replied with a blank face, "But you're going to sue me now, aren't you, my esteemed wizard Marco Tasker?"

"It's interesting to say, but it's right. Marco didn't deny it, smiled and said to the black-haired boy behind him: "I once designed many special small mechanisms for Glass Rose in order to pay off my debts - of course, I won't talk about what debts I owed, such as a zipline that can make the patio rise, a special secret door, or ......."

"The shackles hidden at the head of the bed?"

"You're funny, but that was the one Miss Gilly asked me to help pretend, and she was very fond of playing with that tune—she owed me a favor for it. Marco had a satisfied smile on his face: "I enjoyed that big man's favor so much!"

"Not every girl in the glass rose is as valuable as Miss Gilly, many of them may need to receive several guests in one night, or some special big people are not convenient to appear here directly, so the secret passage is necessary. The silver-haired wizard whispered, "And I know exactly what rooms these tunnels lead to, or which doors to open. ”

"So the people here have a very good relationship with you. Edward opened his mouth and sneered a little more clearly in his heart: "Because you have this handle in your hand?"

"I prefer to call it a 'little secret' - of course you are right, although the girls know that I don't have a few coins on me, they are still willing to keep my friendship with me and help me, because I have a lot of 'little secrets' in my possession, including theirs, of course. Mark was a little proud: "And these 'little secrets' are worth more than gold and silver." ”

"Of course, it would be unwise to blackmail these lovely girls with 'little secrets', but if they knew I knew it was enough, and this was the beginning of a friend - a treasure for only two people. Marco stopped suddenly, groping with his right hand on the wall, and a mysterious smile on his white cheeks: "That slight sense of blasphemy can give birth to sincere friendship." ”

"I feel like I'm starting to like you. Edward smiled suddenly, and he suddenly seemed to understand where the discord was coming from—this Marco Tasker really had some resemblance to himself: "Maybe one day we can become friends." ”

"You've won a prize. Marco gave a very useful expression, and finally touched a loose wall tile with his right hand: "But for now, let me invite you to watch a performance." ”

The silver-haired boy opened his white right hand, closed his eyes and relaxed his palms against the wall, sliding up from the wall tiles. Immediately the whole wall "came to life", and all the bricks seemed to become loyal doormen, moving rapidly along the sides of his palm. In less than ten seconds, a blocked wall was transformed into a delicate arch.

"It's wonderful. Edward smiled and clapped, "Can you tell me about the principles of this magic or something—I've always been curious about these things." ”

"It's just a little trick, and it's not on the table at all. Despite this, Marco still smiled a little, and made a gesture of invitation to Edward: "The Dominic wizard you are looking for is in this room, please forgive me...... You'd better be careful. ”

"I don't need to say that. Edward pursed his lips slightly, vaguely recalling the wizard who had disappointed him a little: "As long as this evil wizard doesn't know how to rub fireballs, there's nothing to be afraid of." ”

This room was obviously much more luxurious than what Edward had just stayed in, and there were two separate rooms in the living room. Marco put his index finger to his lips to signal him to be careful, then pointed to the door facing him: "The Dominic wizard you are looking for is in that room, but please be safe." ”

"Guards?" Edward glanced towards the door of the other room, and Marco nodded silently, "Don't worry, I'm not going to leave here - but if you don't want that wizard to run away, it's better to deal with the most important one first, you say?"

"I'd love to see you escape. A smile tugged at Edward's lips, then he turned his head and walked slowly. The door was not locked, and the black-haired boy opened the door and entered it very calmly, and then closed it with his back to it.

What a very careful guy...... Marco tilted his head helplessly and smiled, his eyes slowly moved to the other door under the tips of his silver hair, and his white right hand grasped the doorknob and twisted it hard.

"But I'm also a very careful fellow, Edward Wetwood. ”

.................. There was a sound of the door opening in his ears, and old Thorne quickly raised his head, he was wearing the cloak of the Blood Flag Brotherhood, and the slightly larger hood made him almost unable to see who the person who came, and the sharp short knife was already held in his right hand before he found the wizard's silver hair: "Master Marco, why are you here?"

"Shh......h Don't talk too loudly, it's too dangerous here. As the only wizard in the Blood Banner Brotherhood, plus the deputy of the leader Cortez, of course the members of these Brotherhoods know him, not to mention the old Thorne: "I came secretly, understand?"

"Understood, just as you had arranged me here without telling the Minest family - how could the Brotherhood trust those noble lords!" Old Thorne smiled a little knowingly, "Come here now, don't you tell me that it's time for revenge, right?!"

"Oh...... Of course this is true, we should take revenge, the Blood Flag Brotherhood was born for revenge!" Marco smiled reluctantly and nodded to keep the other party calm: "But this terrible way...... I think we should be more cautious and not so reckless. ”

"What do you mean?" Old Thorne glared at Marco, "You mean...... Let's just leave it at that?"

"Of course not! but...... You're not a wizard, you don't know how terrible that thing is, it's definitely a devil's toy, not something that mortal humans can control. Mark pressed old Thorne's shoulder tightly, and his expression was as sincere as he was: "Believe me, the Brotherhood is a force of justice, blessed by the Radiant Cross, and we are not the devil's lackeys." ”

Cortez...... He's a good leader, but he's been misled by the damned nobles, he's been tempted by the devil, a temptation that gives him, and all the people of the Brotherhood, what he wants, but we're all believers in the Radiant Cross, and whether we're pious or not depends on whether we can persevere in the face of temptation?"

"We should take revenge, but definitely not with the power of the devil. Marco and him looked at each other, and his voice grew deeper and deeper: "I can sacrifice my life for this revenge plan, but we must ...... Save Cortez, we can't let him be unable to ascend to the Starry Sky Divine Kingdom after his death, and become a lonely ghost!"

“...... That's right, you have a point. Old Thorne was completely persuaded by Marco: "We must save Lord Cortés, and the Brotherhood cannot afford to lose him." So what to do - how about burning that Dominic wizard to death? Maybe the Radiant Cross will understand our piety and forgive Cortés' soul. ”

"I have a better way to stop him and make this terrible crime impossible to carry out, which should be the most correct course of action. Marco patted him on the shoulder: "I have found someone who can stop him, but I have to find a way to gain his trust, and to gain his trust, I have to borrow something from you." ”

"Anything, just say - as long as it can help Cortez, it's fine. ”

"I don't even know how to speak, but ......," Marco pursed his lips, and crystal tears slid down his face, and looked at old Thorne with a crying voice:

"Can you lend me your head?"