Mystery: Start with the Reader

Ilia is a lady who looks to be in her thirties. Although she is wearing a veil, her star-like eyes tell that she must be good-looking.

She is the favored one of the goddess. Because she is in charge of a sacred object, she has the title of "Eye of the Goddess".

Your Excellency is currently mainly responsible for the church's affairs in the Southern Continent. This time, because it might involve Ince Zangwill, she put aside the matters at hand and rushed to Backlund urgently.

——Of course, this was allowed by the church.

"It seems that your previous reminder had an effect." An old laugh sounded in Leonard's ears.

Leonard did not dare to chat with the old man in front of a saint. He only looked at Ms. Ilia furtively and muttered in his heart: Ever since he got Amon's "worm of time", the old man has become more and more courageous. It's getting bigger...

"No need to be polite, I also want to thank you for giving me this opportunity." Ilia nodded gently to Sost, the captain of the "Red Gloves".

Ince Zangwill stole "0-08" when she was on duty at the temple. As a favored person, she went to take charge of the Southern Continent because she was implicated in this matter...

Ince Zangwill has almost gradually evolved into her heart disease, haunting her like a nightmare.

In the original book, Ince wanted to hunt the "Eye of the Goddess" to complete his promotion, not only to prove to the "goddess" that he was better, but also because Ms. Ilia was in poor condition and her mentality was easy to exploit.

"This also reminded me of Leonard's acumen." Captain Sost did not take credit, but also introduced Leonard to the other party.

After the two sides exchanged a few words, Ilia listened carefully to Sost's story and initially understood the various coincidences in the previous "Assassination Case of Duke Negan".

After listening to this, Ilia thought for a while, and then asked: "Captain Sost, why don't you conduct an in-depth investigation into the people who have had contact with Jason Belial? There may be some information related to Ince." clue."

"Duke Negan is a devout believer of the Lord of Storms and represents the interests of the Church of Storms in the political arena. The punishers will definitely be frantically looking for the real murderer... If we pay too much attention to this matter, we may conflict with them... "Soest didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was clearly stated.

Ilia nodded: "I understand..."

At this point, she paused and said to Leonard, "Can you give me the information on the personnel involved in the 'Duke Negan' case? I will visit them one by one later."

Leonard was stunned when he heard this request and almost didn't react. After all, those files were in the data room next door. Why did he have to go and get them by himself?

In his ears, Pales's old voice also sounded again: "You really don't know how to look at people. They just want to get rid of you."

Send me away? Why are you sending me away?

Huh? Wait... There are many demigods in the church, but the captain suspected that Ince was behind Backlund, so he sent a report to ask for support from Lord Ilia who was far away in the Southern Continent...

Could it be that Captain Sost and Lord Ilia...?

A look of surprise appeared on Leonard's face. He glanced at the captain who looked a bit off, coughed, and nodded: "I will slowly select and get those materials for you."

After saying that, he turned around, walked quickly to the information room next door, and "kindly" closed the door.

After making sure that the door was tightly closed, Leonard was about to curse secretly when he saw a woman sitting quietly in the archives room. She seemed not to notice Leonard's arrival and only stared at a piece of parchment in front of her.

Daley? Didn't she go to work with Stewart from the "Church of Storms" and Ikanser from the "Church of Steam" today? What are you looking at? Leonard was curious, so he walked to the side and behind Daly and glanced at the contents on the parchment.

"A fool who does not belong to this era..." Leonard almost subconsciously said it out loud, but the old man hummed in his ear and stopped him from taking action.

At this time, Dai Li also noticed him and said with a smile: "Your posture will not make a lady feel comfortable."

Leonard had an embarrassed look on his face after hearing this, and instead of answering the question, he asked, "Why are you so fascinated by the name 'The Fool'?"

Seeing the question, Dai Li's eyes moved slightly, then her expression became serious, and she asked: "What do you think... is the best way to investigate a mysterious organization?"

"Well... penetrate into the opponent..." At this point, Leonard suddenly stopped and looked at Daly with wide eyes, "You... you want to recite His name and let Him pay attention to you? Are you crazy? ?!”

"Humans always need stimulation. They cannot be gentle all the time. Occasionally they need to climb to the "top" and enjoy happiness..." Dai Li did not deny it. After responding with a joke, seeing what Leonard wanted to say, she added He added with a smile, "Of course, the need for this kind of stimulation requires a certain amount of 'protection'. I will not mess around during a dangerous period."

"...Your style really hasn't changed at all..." Leonard breathed a sigh of relief and considered, "However, I think your mood seems to be a little better... When you made such jokes before, 'taste' ...This word should have more emphasis."

"Actually, I'm even more curious now, and I'm planning to get a 'dead man'..." Dai Li seemed to mean something, and seemed to be following her usual style.

The corner of Leonard's mouth twitched, but he still said solemnly: "If you go to steal the corpse in the cemetery, I will report it when I find out... Although, even for the captain, you probably won't do that."

The captain here refers to Dunn.

It is because of your former captain that I want "him"! Dai Li was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said, "Are you worried that I'm losing control? In fact, I just want to pray to The Fool to see if He will grant me a Dead Man."

Your idea is more dangerous than losing control! Although Leonard thought so in his heart, he was relieved in the end. The other party should clearly know the danger of a hidden existence. Now that he said this, he was probably just joking with himself.

After all, there are dead people everywhere, so there is no need to pray to the "Fool".

Dai Li's eyes fell on the parchment again, wondering what she was thinking.

…

The carriage drove out of the West District, headed south at the fork in the road, and soon arrived at a military base.

Abner, who secretly followed Detective Essinger, soon came to a square paved with rammed earth, where a huge dark blue and pure white monster was parked.

This is an airship. It is dozens of meters long. Strong and light alloy frames protrude from the body. They spread out and intersect to support the airtight and waterproof cloth equipped with air bags. Below is a machine gun. mouth, bombing port and artillery port.

At this time, the hum of the high-phlogiston steam engine had not yet sounded, and the corresponding blades had not rotated. Everything seemed very quiet.

With some help, Essinger was able to take an airship straight to Ladd County in the south, and then transfer to a train from there to return to Lemburg via Fenneport.

As for whose relationship it was entrusted to? Naturally, it is Ms. Kesia mentioned by Bishop Alyssa Linton of Leverage Church. She is currently in Ladd County...

While waiting to board the boat, Abner said goodbye to his teacher again, who was about to leave Backlund and return to Lenburg to spend the New Year.

"You go back first. Although you have Miss Xio's pass and have transformed into her, this is a military base. There is no guarantee that no one will pass by and see the flaw." Detective Essinger picked up the suitcase. , said with a smile.

Abner looked around and found that the other passengers around him also had connections like the teacher, so he shook his head and said: "They are all sent here, and there must be a beginning and an end."

Essinger didn't insist much. He just smiled and laughed at himself: "When we meet next time, I should be able to be promoted to 'Erutologist', so that I won't fall behind the students."

No, even if you become a "learned scholar", you are still one level behind me. Abner did not tell the teacher that he was already a "Secret Master". After all, this promotion speed was actually very abnormal, and he was afraid of scaring the other person.

The two chatted for a while, and the airship finally began to "check tickets." Abner watched the teacher hand over the documents and identification to the officer guarding the gangway, and boarded the airship step by step before turning around and leaving. "tarmac".

Just as he walked to the entrance of the base, he suddenly saw a beautiful woman with heroic eyebrows walking towards him.

When she saw Abner in the form of Xio, she was startled for a moment, then her eyes became intense, and a trace of mist loomed, but soon disappeared, as if it were an illusion.