The look of astonishment on the bartender's face flashed and quickly disguised into an irritation that he didn't want to see the guests at this time.

"If you want to drink, old man...... And this Inspector. ”

The bartender dragged a long tired voice, squinted his eyes, and said slowly, "It's too early." This point is not yet mastered.

"Ah, a statement in advance. The food in our bar is a lot more expensive than outside. Don't order it and it's too expensive...... No refunds are available. ”

For some reason, though it's the same elven accent that drags long notes and has a lot of portamento...... But Haina just felt that the bartender's voice didn't have the graceful feeling of Ivace's butler.

Maybe it's because the transposition is too hard and clear in some places, or maybe it's because his voice has a hoarse feeling caused by long-term smoking, and it feels like a flow of air when you listen to it.

"How much more expensive?"

Hearing this, Haina subconsciously asked.

But she soon realized that she was here to investigate. No matter how expensive the dish is, you have to order it.

It is better to say that the funds for the investigation given by Oswald's butler were used at this time.

So she immediately changed her words: "What kind of food do you have here?" ”

"Heh......"

Ivus, who was in front of her, couldn't help but chuckle.

It's a strange experience to investigate with such a newbie.

Despite the quick reaction of the wild elf bartender, he couldn't hide it from Ivus. He deliberately called Ivus "old gentleman", as if he had no idea who Ivus was.

But this is not possible.

He looks like an elf in his thirties, and he should be at least a hundred years old. As a wild elf, he lives in the midst of the city; And the blood of the elves makes his memory and perception significantly stronger than that of humans.

Even though Ivus was wearing a full-coverage cloak, he could never have looked like an old man; Just by looking at the style of his shoes and the exposed chin, he should be able to recognize Ehuas.

If it wasn't Hayna, but Oswald...... He could immediately perceive that the bartender's actions were too deliberate.

- The other day, when Ivas met with the two "pen pals", he was at the Pelican Bar.

And he was very conspicuous at that time.

The "Pelican Bar" was the special date spot for the two pen pals. At that time, Ivus was still able to walk normally, and he was agile and strong, and he wanted to hide his contact with the Demon Scholar, so he came to the appointment alone.

But considering that this was a place that Ivas had never been to before, he left nearly two hours early and found a coachman to take him directly to the Pelican Bar.

Truth be told, if Ivas hadn't found a coachman, he might not have found the "Pelican Bar" - who knew if the Pelican Bar wasn't called "Pelican"?

When Ivas arrived, it was more than an hour ahead of the agreed five p.m. But he had already thought about it, so he brought a book to read in advance.

It was a mystical book in Star Antimony, "Alchemy Secret Language". Those alchemists who are on the path of "equilibrium" are very worried that their knowledge will leak out and affect the balance of the world. Therefore, when they write books and communicate with their peers, they will use some code words that the layman does not understand.

For example, "king", "queen" and "queen" indicate different things. In the same way, the terms "sun" and "moon", "toad" and "dragon" may all imply something. And based on the basic principle of "secrecy for the layman", each alchemist uses a different code language. There is no unified consensus and common industry terminology between them.

They themselves have their own codebooks, which they secretly teach to their students for decoding; And if he is a good enough peer, he can also understand the meaning he wants to express from that hint.

That is, the so-called "those who understand understand, and those who don't understand don't understand".

The book "Code Words of Alchemy" reveals several classic code words with examples. In this example, the author shows an alchemical process for making "antimony glass". It is an emetic and is slightly toxic. And a little more adjustment of the ratio can get "mercury antimony", which is a slightly sweet, thick, flowing highly toxic substance.

Not to mention anything else, this is the knowledge of synthetic poison!

This forbidden knowledge is poking at Ivus's excitement. In the noisy bar, he sat in the corner and read intently, and in the blink of an eye he saw that it was almost six o'clock. Until the two of them slapped him on the shoulder and woke him up.

Originally, Ivus had just planned to meet them and leave.

It's not that they are suspicious, but that the security in Lloyd's is really bad. If it's too late, even a taxi may not be safe – the recent strangulation party has caused panic.

But at that time, it was already time for dinner, and they chatted while drinking, and the more they talked, the happier they became, and the more they talked, the more excited they became. So Eivas simply used a white coin, ordered a dinner on the spot, and invited the two "friends" to a very sumptuous meal, and he did not ask for the rest of the money he found, but invited the other guests to have a drink.

— because his two friends promised him that it didn't matter if it was a little late, they would escort him home. And after the meal they talked for a long time, and when they finally left the bar, it was past ten o'clock.

"Zero is the most suitable time to summon demons."

The bald man said, "It takes about an hour to do the ceremony. And now it's exactly at that point...... Why don't you try it out for yourself? ”

…… Around that time, he had already gained insight into Ivus's burning desire to touch the taboo through those hours of conversation. Knowing that this invitation was not going to be refused.

Looking back now...... They must have made an appointment here on purpose, and they were deliberately late.

Now that it's time to eat, I'm hungry and there are other guests around to order. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat somewhere else.

Then, the two demonic scholars of the Great Red Society will specifically ask him to meet at the Pelican Bar by name, and also prevent him from taking them elsewhere...... Is it understandable that they think that only here is absolutely safe?

Moreover, a young man of the upper class, who was extremely handsome and well-dressed, read a book for two hours in a cheap bar full of laborers and sailors in Lloyd's, a bar full of labourers and sailors.

- In that case, is it possible that a bartender with a good memory will not be able to remember him?

Even if it's not a wild elf, it's a human bartender...... When he saw such an outrageous thing, he could remember it for at least a whole month. And will use him as a talking point, frequently bragging or mocking him to others.

Not to mention that the Pelican Bar is not too crowded, and there are no more than 30 customers in one night.

So, there's definitely something wrong with this bartender.

He deliberately pretended that he didn't recognize Ewass's actions, which instead proved his inner timidity. Because Ivas came wearing a cloak, he didn't want others to recognize him. So he followed Ivus's intention and tried to help him hide his identity.

This was to lower his vigilance and stabilize him for a while;

At the same time, it is also hoped that Aihuasi can take over this identity.

If Ivas really wanted to hide his identity, he pretended to be an "old man" by following the bartender's words.

Then he can't talk to the bartender explicitly, and there will be no communication between them for the time being.

- Thus, it is possible to stall for time.

"Mr. Ademar, huh?"

As a result, the hooded Ivus suddenly spoke, "Are you waiting for someone?" ”

It was the bartender's name he heard from the other guests yesterday.

“…… What? ”

Hearing this, Haina turned back with some doubts: "Do you know him?" ”

But she took a look, but she couldn't see any special reaction from Ehuas.

And when she looked back, she saw obvious consternation and hesitation in the bartender.

At that moment, her heart moved. I vaguely felt like I had grasped something.

Before she could ask, Ivus chuckled. It's like something's been determined.

"Hayna."

Ewass's voice was extremely soft, like his boss and like a division commander. Not only did he not call himself a senior sister as politely as before, but he called him by his name like a superior.

But perhaps it was precisely because of this that Hayna, who was accustomed to obeying orders, was in good spirits in an instant.

"Yes!"

Instinctively, she focused her attention and took a diagonal half step behind Aihuas, vaguely protecting Aihuas behind her, intently waiting for the next order.

"Draw your sword—"

Ivas ordered.

Although she still didn't understand what was happening, Haina didn't hesitate to obey Ivus's instructions. In an instant, he drew the elven sword from its sheath.

The blade of the sword slid out of its sheath like a living thing, and a pure white light lit up from the sword.

A blinding white light illuminates the already bright bar at noon.

In Haina's originally blue eyes, the silver-white light wheel gradually lit up. That resonates with the way of authoritarianism.

The power infused into the veins is gradually activating, and the abundant power is pouring into the limbs. The air waves whistled around her, and the bottles on the wine cabinet swayed and clicked like wind chimes.

The few guests were startled, and one by one they left their places and ran to the door.

Seeing this, the bartender's face suddenly changed and his heart was shocked.

- Am I exposed?

Why?

He was horrified, and he didn't know why.

The situation is critical, and he chooses not to sit still.

He took a deep breath, and something bulged out as if a worm was swimming under his skin.

Purple lines start from the lower eyelid and spread across the face. Like green tendons that have changed color and burst out, they cover most of the face with reticulated lines. Only the circle around the mouth and chin, the part of the skin that was supposed to grow a beard, was not covered in purple lines.

As he inhaled deeply, the purple lines on his face brightened. With each inhale, it brightens up and slowly changes when you exhale.

The lines spread like a curse on the skin, from the cuffs to the tips of the ten fingers.

"Demon Scholar—"

Haina recognized him as he was. Or rather, roughly recognized.

Transcendents can use mystical skills and a variety of spellcasting materials to use their transcendent powers in non-combat situations. But if you want to be real and mobilize the power of the path to unleash those powerful transcendent skills out of thin air, you must resonate with the path.

Everyone's resonance characteristics are different, but the common denominator is that there must be a light effect that corresponds to the color of the path.

Just as white is the color of the way of authority, purple is the color of the way of transcendence. The former symbolizes diamonds, while the latter is amethyst.

Although she really didn't know what the specific profession of this wild elf was, it always belonged to the way of transcendence.

The way of transcendence is illegal!

Then the other party is a demon scholar-

- Mr. Ivas has found it!

She was overjoyed.

Although I don't know how Eivus recognized the identity of the other party. Because she didn't see the loophole in the other party's identity at all.

But once she is in combat mode, this is her area of expertise!

And looking at the wild elf bartender with purple cobweb lines under his skin...... Seeing such obvious features, Ivas finally recalled the identity of the other party.

The old man of the "Sinful Hub Pelican Bar", the "Evil Bartender" Ademar!

In my impression, the strong man with arms as thick as a war hammer, rickety and naked, and his upper body covered with dark purple glowing lines-

His image gradually overlapped with the inflatable wild elf.

- Originally, Eivas just wanted Haina to scare him and put some pressure on him.

Unexpectedly, he really couldn't bear the pressure, so he directly transformed after a light press!

Now it's time to find the right master!