Mystery: Start with the Reader

As soon as he thought of Dai Li actually getting in touch with a great being in order to find him, Dunn was filled with fear and regret, and for a moment he complained about himself:

If...if I went to see Dai Li as soon as I returned to Backlund, she wouldn't chant that honorary name.

Compared to Dunn's panic, Ms. Daly was very calm. She turned over on the bed, lay on her man's chest, and analyzed thoughtfully: "But I can find you, it is true." The guidance given by Mr. Fool... And I remember you just said that you were resurrected by Doctor Strange with the Stone of Life, right?"

"Yes..." Dunn looked at Dai Li's face so close to him and hugged her tightly with his arms, deeply afraid that she would meet a terrible fate because of him.

"Through the secret technique of a deacon of the 'Church of Steam', I confirmed that the superhero described by Russell is a follower of Mr. Fool.

"Perhaps he was indeed performing the mission of the Earth Mother when he resurrected you, but this cannot be said that Mr. Fool didn't interfere.

"Maybe they are allies with a secret connection...or maybe they are different faces of the same person..."

It would be a lie to say that Dai Li has no worries about "The Fool", but in her opinion, her Dunn has already been "associated" with that existence and cannot get rid of it no matter what... In this case, she is willing Accompany him to face the unknown destiny, whether it is good or bad.

Dai Li's calm look also calmed down Dunn. As a former captain of the Nighthawks team, even if he has a bad memory, his analytical ability is never weak. He thought carefully for a while and had some speculations in his mind. road:

"His Royal Highness who gave me the 'blessing' in the cemetery seemed to have said that he was selling a friend a favor...

"According to the news revealed by Crosfiya on a daily basis, His Highness is probably the descendant of the 'Mother Goddess of the Earth'...

"Perhaps the friend He spoke of was the 'Fool'?

"Why can you save me in exchange for favors from the Fool?"

Dai Li glanced at him with an inexplicable expression, moved her hand down, and joked:

"Perhaps you are a hidden important figure? According to the routine in dramas, your character is likely to be an important friend or teacher of the protagonist...such as the old priest in the prison in Russell's "The Return of the Earl"...

"If you think about it carefully, if someone can save the priest, the Earl, as the protagonist, will definitely accept this favor."

Listening to his lover's words, Dunn's worries were diluted a bit, and he said helplessly: "It's a pity that I haven't become a friend or student of a big shot... Leonard always says that he is the 'protagonist', but he is not worthy at the moment. To be called a friend by a true God.

"Forget it, 'Doctor Strange' has arranged to meet me in a few days to trade the formula. I'll just ask him then..."

"So, you don't have to worry about me... Maybe, you are more valued by that person than me. After all, He can easily find your location." When Dai Li said this, the hand stretched downward suddenly exerted force, and then, she Seeing Dunn's sudden change in expression, he smiled and said:

"Next, let's talk about other questions...for example, who is Crossfia?

"For another example, what 'desires' did you have when you were 'living together' with her?"

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In the garden villa at No. 28 Kingston Street, Abner, who had just returned from Dunn, devoted himself to the drawing design of the "projector" as soon as he entered the door.

Although the principle of this thing is simple, and he has seen some structural diagrams on the Internet in his previous life, it is also quite challenging to combine the unique "steam" technology in this world to design a "projector" that is exquisite, practical, and not too expensive. .

Just when Abner once again abandoned the first version of the plan, Mr. Scudder knocked on the door of the living room and said that the Moretti family, the new neighbors of the house next door, were coming to visit.

Mr. and Miss Moretti... Benson and Melissa? They rented the house next door that had been vacant for a long time?

Moreover, although it is normal etiquette to visit neighbors after moving into a new home, it is reasonable to make an appointment first instead of going directly to the door...

Has Melissa not given up on the idea of ​​getting extraordinary news from me?

As a detective who can "read minds", Abner knew what Melissa was thinking when he first met her at the steam train station.

Abner thought for a moment and said to Mr. Scudder: "Bring them to the living room... and prepare some desserts and drinks..."

Having said this, he asked again: "Are Elaine and Fanny back?"

Elaine went to prepare for the company's first photography assignment, while Fanny went to her own channels to get information... They were not there when Abner came back just now.

If you are here, you can help me receive Miss Moretti.

"Both ladies have not returned yet." Mr. Scudder simply replied and then went downstairs to the living room to lead Benson and Benson over.

When we met again, Benson still seemed very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. No matter what Abner discussed, he could pick up the conversation. Even if it involved a topic that he really didn't understand, he could handle it very appropriately, making it impossible to despise him. .

This performance made Abner very impressed with him. If the other party was not taking the civil service examination, he would have wanted to "dig" Benson to be the "manager" of his own film and television company.

While her brother was talking to Detective Blaine, Melissa, who couldn't get in the conversation at all, was helpless, but was suddenly attracted by the discarded drawings on the table. She couldn't help but move her body and poke her head in the direction of the table. passed.

Abner noticed her movements immediately, but did not point it out. He also wanted to see if the sister of the protagonist in the original work, who was extremely talented in mechanics but had zero marks in art, would have any good suggestions.

On the other hand, the more Benson chatted, the more he discovered Mr. Blaine's breadth of knowledge. Later, he simply asked him some questions from the civil service examination, and got answers that made him suddenly realize.

Just as Benson was reminiscing about the wonderful answer he just got, out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw Melissa leaning forward and looking at the documents on the table, and he couldn't help but immediately "reprimanded":

"Melissa, don't be rude!"

After hearing this, Melissa immediately realized that her behavior was inappropriate, and immediately sat up straight and began to apologize.

Abner looked at Benson's behavior that was clearly a reprimand but was actually a defense, and he didn't care. He just smiled and asked: "Miss Moretti, you take it so seriously, can you understand its function?"

Melissa glanced at her brother, saw him nodding slightly, and then organized her words to reply: "This is a very exquisite design, it should be able to display pictures one after another... However, there are several in it. The structure is not very reasonable... If I were to do it, I could have replaced it with more suitable and cheaper materials."

Abner was a little surprised when he looked at the problems that Melissa pointed out. He didn't expect that Melissa could really understand it and even come up with an alternative plan immediately.

She is worthy of being the sister of the protagonist of the original work... This talent is really a good seed for a "generalist"!

Abner thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "Miss Moretti, how about we make an agreement?

"If you can make a prototype of a 'projector' according to my standards, then I will consider giving you an opportunity...the kind of opportunity you want in your heart."

Of course, it was just an opportunity. As for whether she would be allowed to embark on the extraordinary journey, she would have to consult Mr. Fool for instructions.

Melissa's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously looked at her brother. As a result, I was surprised to find that Benson seemed to have heard nothing and was still trying to change the subject so that Detective Blaine would not pursue his rashness...

Detective Blaine was clearly looking at him, waiting for his answer, but Benson had no idea!

Is this...is this extraordinary? very scary! It was even scarier than the melee of Extraordinaries in the underground market at that time! I now believe that Detective Blaine can sneak into the gang to save people and then retreat calmly...

Melissa's heart was shocked, and she also had a new understanding of the extraordinary... It turned out that it could not only be used in combat.