409. The oppressive city

Before walking out of the portal, Lloyd also briefly made up what kind of painting style the Eternal City would be?

As the first new city established by mankind at the end of the apocalyptic era, the Eternal City has a history of more than 1,800 years.

Therefore, the picture that Lloyd's brain made up is probably a white castle built entirely of white marble, which is only noble, holy, elegant, and mysterious, every street is history, and every alley is a heritage.

As a result, when the four of Lloyd really came to the Eternal City, he found that it was really very historical and substantial......

There wasn't even a steam cart in sight on the street, and it was still using a horse-drawn carriage......

The design style of these buildings is also really classical, obviously the style of the old era, quite 'exotic', if you clean it well, the whole street and greenery, it should still be a good place, and the vision plan of 0-006 is not too much.

So the four-person team each carried a pair of cigarette cases and started the next part of the operation.

But the monocle shattered directly in the next second, scattering into a table of glass shards, almost hurting the housekeeper's eyes.

Lindsay on the side was also frowning, not quite used to the appearance here.

In short, this is a city that is even more dilapidated than the quiet city, and it makes Lloyd feel as if he has traveled back in time to the era of the 'Three Stages of Fighting Power'.

Lloyd soon met a housekeeper who looked to be in her 40s, who was busy sorting out all kinds of small notes and cards, and there was a large blackboard with all kinds of information and clues glued to it.

Lloyd didn't touch Lao Zhan's collection of books, but first released the [projection] and let it wrap his body, which was regarded as a protective role, and then sat down on the sofa on the side and went back to the [Thinking Field]

As soon as she walked into the study, the sadness on Lady Millie's face became a little stronger, and she couldn't help but say:

In addition, although it is not quiet here, and the sound can be transmitted through the air normally, and it is received by the eardrum, but Lloyd feels that there is a strange 'quiet' here?

Or is it some kind of indescribable repression?

This pair of glasses is actually a kind of probing equipment, which can spy on the general strength of others, so that there is no need to shake hands with each other and then use inspiration to snoop, which is more convenient and fast.

For example, frequency 1 means 'everything is fine', frequency 6 means 'something has been discovered', and frequency 9 means 'help!' ’

But after all, it was someone else's private matter, and Lloyd didn't gossip, so he nodded and admitted:

"Feel free, it's completely broken anyway."

The bad news is that not only are we looking for him, but several of his own friends have also sent out missing person notices to find him, but to no avail, and that was two weeks ago. ”

"I've always hoped that one day he would let go of the past and come back to me, but ...... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told you this, so I won't bother you yet. ”

She seems to trust Mitzkatok very much?

So a maid took Lloyd to the drawing-room of the great mansion, and served tea and pastries, and after a while an old woman with a dignified but haggard expression came to Lloyd.

As soon as I entered, I saw the tentacle grass dancing to me through the glass cover, as if expressing something.

Is it out of order?

The housekeeper was very puzzled, but now was not the time to think about this, so she hurriedly cleaned up the table, and her mouth was a little more polite:

"I can't imagine that the master can still come into contact with the strong man from Mizcatok, please sit down for a while, and I will go and ask the lady to come down."

He also said that this box contains a set of small rituals developed and designed by himself, which are made using the knowledge of the miniaturization of the rituals shared by Lloyd, and can form a certain frequency through several fixed spiritual fluctuations, which can be used to make some simple contacts.

So the four of them were temporarily separated, with Lindsay in charge of going to the 'friends of the road' and asking them, the bald Bartolo visiting his acquaintances there, and Valdés and Lloyd going to Jenkins' two homes to inquire about them.

Lloyd picked up two pieces of shards and rubbed them gently in his palm.

"Uh...... Strictly speaking, I am not a member of the seminar, but I did come to him for him, not for him. ”

There was not a single telephone pole or street lamp on the side of the road, and it seemed that the oil lamp was still burning......

"[Veto] is a third-order, from Mizkatok, a friend of Jenkins."

"Ha~ Does it feel like going back to ancient times?"

She hurriedly left the study, giving Lloyd enough silence.

In addition, this frequency can be used for approximate positioning, and you can sense the direction and position of the contact person.

Valdés also shook his head and asked:

Then, Valdés took out three metal cigarette cases from his bosom and handed them to everyone.

He is also from the [Intellectual] Department, and of course he also has this ability.

"It's back, it's good news, first of all, the Lord Jenkins you are looking for has not been imprisoned by the Order here, which means that he has not committed any crimes......

The bald Bartolo shrugged his shoulders and briefly introduced:

"The entire Eternal City is based on the shelters of previous civilizations, gradually integrated and expanded, and can be regarded as a city cobbled together by several large shelters, plus some strange ideas of the redeeming saints, making the people here seem to be still living in the past...... And it's the worst part of the past.

Lloyd probably glanced at it and found that it was all related to the search.

It's a bit like some kind of portable transmitter?

Although it is only possible to communicate with each frequency at a fixed frequency, it is barely enough, as long as you agree on the meaning of each frequency before departure.

Lady Millie did not rush to answer, but first motioned for the maid to retreat, and then asked in a low voice:

"You're part of his workshop, aren't you? I didn't expect that his family-like organization would attract the attention of Mizkatok? Or is it a prominent person like Ling? ”

Lloyd nodded and reminded:

"It's fine, but remember to come back here before six o'clock in the afternoon, otherwise I'll open the portal and go back by myself, and you will have to float back by airship."

Lady Millie replied without hesitation.

As she spoke, she straightened the monocle she was wearing in her left eye.

"Yes, I am an academic partner with His Excellency Jenkins."

However, he took a closer look at the surrounding buildings, and found that they could only be said to be old and dirty, and a little messy, but they were really not broken, and the structure was actually very intact.

As far as the eye can see, all the buildings are dirty and dusty, and it seems that they will collapse if you knock on them casually.

Although Jenkins doesn't usually live here, the study is still clean and tidy, and the books and furnishings inside are not disposed of at will, and they are all neatly displayed.

"You're from Mitzkatok? Looking so young? ”

But you perceive some strange feeling on it, as if to suggest that you can have some kind of connection with it?

Lloyd thought for a moment and asked:

"If you don't mind......"

Bartolo, the bald head on the side, asked.

"Hello, my name is Millie, and I heard that you are from Mizkatok? It's to find my lover...... Oh no, it's the ex-husband here? ”

Twenty-six-zero-five: fseven-zero-zero: four-three: six-zero-zero-zero:: seven-one-three

After hearing this, Lindsay sighed with some joy:

"Good thing we just came looking for someone......"

"Shall we separate for a while and inquire elsewhere?"

The housekeeper had obviously heard of the academy, and quickly put down her work, raised her head, and looked at Lloyd.

"No problem, just go to his old study, do you need me to prepare the corresponding tools for you?"

When I save some more money, I'll have to do a whole set too!

He said in his heart, and then he leaned closer to the door and greeted the doorman, saying that he had come to inquire about Jenkins.

"I went to his present lodging and asked the apprentice he had mentioned to me; This is the original home he mentioned in the seminar before, and it was later by his ex-wife......"

"Then you're thinking too much, this place is all like this, and always has been."

So after some inquiry, everyone quickly found a large office of the Eternal Order, and then Lindsay took the initiative to ask someone to inquire, and the remaining few people waited on the side.

She asked herself in surprise as she carefully rubbed her eyes.

As she spoke, Lady Millie pulled out a small cloth bag and poured out several black and white pieces from it.

Or did you really have some kind of faint connection with it?

As she spoke, she focused on Lloyd's golden collar clip, which seemed to know something about Mizkatok.

"It's not the first time I've been here, but every time I come here, I feel very uncomfortable...... Don't look at travel magazines that say it's as old as it used to be, but the atmosphere is really ......"

But the housekeeper used it to spy on Lloyd, and before she could reach any conclusions, her glasses suddenly blew off?

"Are you looking for a master? But he has been missing for more than two weeks, and Madame is anxious about it, and I am afraid that she is not in the mood to see you. ”

Lloyd briefly introduced.

This obviously cares about Lao Zhan very much, right? How did you get divorced?

"No need, just be quiet enough."

The doorman didn't seem to be very talkative, so Lloyd said:

In short, Lloyd doesn't seem to have come out of the apocalyptic atmosphere yet? There is no life or vitality, and there is no peace and tranquility of the ancient city.

Lloyd suggested.

In short, it is a very practical invention, and Valdés's talent and attainments in ritualism have indeed lived up to Lloyd's long-term optimism.

This made Lloyd feel his anxiety and wanted to get Jenkins back as soon as possible.

Then I heard the housekeeper say without raising her head:

"I'm sorry I'm busy, so let's skip the greetings and talk about your system and experience first."

So it's never been a tourist destination, far inferior to the city of glitter and the city of pleasure that came before. ”

……………………

Lloyd came to the address given by Valdés, and looked at the reluctance to build a large luxury villa, still in classical style, and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Of course, it may also be that the caution due is destroyed by anxiety......

"It seems that Lao Zhan has also been wide before......"

Of course, Lloyd will not refuse, this kind of thing is originally about finding people, the more people, the better, not to mention that this bald head is still a high-ranking powerhouse.

"I believe you, he has nothing in him worthy of your Mizcatoc's covetousness, and even the ancient chessboard, which he regarded as a treasure, has been destroyed with his disappearance."

A few pedestrians could be seen on the road, but everyone had a straight face and didn't say a word, and they were not curious when they saw Lloyd and their foreigners, but they just glanced at them coldly, and they didn't bother to come over to watch, which seemed extremely indifferent.

"Maybe it's just this area, right? Wouldn't it be better elsewhere? Commercial street, downtown this kind? ”

In fact, there was no Bartolo in last night's itinerary, but when Lloyd met Valdés and Lindsay this morning, he happened to bump into him, so he improvised and kicked him, and said that he also knew acquaintances in the Eternal City and should be able to help.

Lloyd recognized it at a glance as the chessboard used for the seminar, but it was completely devoid of spirituality and had become a very ordinary metal texture.

But it wasn't he who built it, but the tentacle grass in the [Realm of Thought]?

"Then go to the Order here and inquire first, shall we?"

"Mizkatok?"

"Uh...... How could it suddenly break? ”

Valdés said directly in Lloyd's head, projecting another line of addresses on his retina.

As for the metal cigarette case on the outside, Valdés explained that it was just a disguised packaging to avoid being noticed, but Lindsay instantly dismantled the stage, saying that he was just trying to save costs and use waste.

"I know that I came from the City of Tranquility to find him."

The doorman realized that Lloyd actually came to help, and his attitude suddenly became much more enthusiastic, and he hurriedly said:

"I see, then I'll take you to the butler first."

And Lloyd watched Lindsay's negotiation process from the side, and could only say that this thing was simply a natural social terror, and in a few words, the indifferent manager nodded and agreed to help, and the result was quickly obtained.

In order to avoid some misunderstandings, Lloyd first took the initiative to explain:

Lloyd noticed the other party's embarrassing change of words, and looked at her haggard due to anxiety and worry, and couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart.

Lindsey shared what she heard and proposed:

"I need a quiet room and use this as a medium for a divination."

As soon as the glass cover is opened, it is still 'booming', as if the product manager is selling and explaining to the customer.

It's a pity that Lloyd is the kind of customer who can't understand 'human words', and said directly:

"Just say if you can find Lao Zhan."

(End of chapter)