Whispering Poems

Chapter 1366
The old man sighed:

"Look, this matter will become more lively than expected."

"Since you mentioned Stone Oxenfurt, I understand that he had a very brief apprenticeship with the Masons' Guild. What do you think he was?"

Xia De asked again, and the old stonemason replied with a smile:

"You really asked the right person for this question. I knew Stone Oxenfurt back then. He was a sailor at that time, but he often found time to come here. Later, he was busy with work on the ship, so he couldn't continue to learn. Yes, people in the city have the right impression of him, irritable, evil, and unscrupulous, but it must be admitted that his sculpture talent is quite high."

Xia De nodded:

"Then I understand these things. If your superiors ask, you can mention that I have been here."

The old stonemason stood up to say goodbye:

"Sir, I'm curious, which side do you belong to?"

Sure enough, he did not fully trust Xia De, after all, Xia De's visit did not comply with MI[-]'s contact rules:

"It's not important. You can even treat me as a grey-gloved gray-headed eagle. The information I ask is not very critical, and the superior will not make things difficult for you."

He pinched the hat and put it on his head. In fact, it was the most correct thing for the old mason not to mention him to anyone.But if the old stonemason was really loyal, he would definitely mention it.

"I wish you a smooth retirement, I will not give you intelligence fees, otherwise it will cause more trouble."

Saying that, he stretched out his hand and waved at him, and left here quickly.

Xia De lowered his head and didn't want to talk to anyone, but as soon as he came to the door of this store, he saw Stone Oxenfurt jumping off the carriage.I mentioned this person just now, but I didn't expect to see it immediately, Xia De was a little surprised.

He took a step towards the row of display cabinets on the side of the store, wiped his face lightly, canceled the simple illusion, and then used the witch's runestones to re-disguise.

When he walked out again, it had already changed into the familiar face of Stone Oxenfurt.Oxenfurt, who was walking in, also saw Shad, and Shad walked over:
"It's really rare to meet you in the city."

The man who rolled up his sleeves and exposed his wrists even though it was winter asked with a nonchalant smile:

"What, have you found what I want?"

"Not yet, but it should be soon."

Xia De turned around and looked into the store:

"Come here to find someone?"

"An old mason, I want to talk to him about the past."

Shad said:

"It was a coincidence that I just talked to him."

As he spoke, he walked out. Oxenfurt squinted his eyes and hesitated for a moment, then turned around and walked out with Xia De:

"Watcent Manor has been cleaned up."

Oxenfurt said in a low voice, and Shad turned right, into the narrow alley between the two shops.Although the snow on the road was swept by people, there was no snow in this narrow alley.Various garbage and unknown filth were scattered on the thick snow, and all kinds of dirty words and patterns were graffitied on the walls of the alley.

Shad stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the man following him. Stone Oxenfurt stood at the entrance of the alley and looked at him:
"That's interesting. You cleaned up Watsons Manor?"

"Why not the Orthodox Church? The church should have discovered it by now."

Shad asked.

"It is not a wise choice to introduce the church into this matter. You may know where my strength comes from, so you should know even more. If you annoy it, we will not end well."

"What a coincidence, all my enemies are cursing me that I will not end well."

Shad put his hand into his pocket, then took out the [Cross of Profanity] and pointed it at Oxenfurt.The expression on the latter's face changed, and he hurriedly dodged to the side. Xia De said with a smile:

"You see, my investigation during this time is still very effective. Remember, when I get the sapphire pendant, I will immediately know where [Genesis·Earth] is."

Oxenfurt sullenly said:
"Maybe you are stronger than I imagined, but you are definitely not its opponent. Don't think you can take advantage of it. Have you seen it?"

"Why do you think so?"

Shad put away the relic, Oxenfurt immediately took a step towards him, and then Shad took out the cross with a silver snake on it and shook it:
"You can just stand there and say it. Whether I've seen it or not, what does it have to do with you?"

"Have you actually seen it? Did it ask you to do something for it? Is it related to me?"

"I have the right to remain silent because I am stronger than you."

Xia De said seriously:

"If it wasn't for the [Genesis·Earth], I wouldn't be too lazy to get involved in this matter. But since I promised to help you do things, I will definitely find the last sapphire pendant. I am a very honest person."

Oxenfurt continued to lower his voice:

"Work with it and you know what the consequences will be."

"Unfortunately, I didn't sign a contract with it, and, do you see it's mark on me?"

Xia De shook his head slightly:

"If it really doesn't work, I can leave this city. And you, Stone, can you still leave now? This land is your prison, and I am free."

Stone Oxenfurt squinted at him:
"So, you have really seen it, and it...does not have its mark. It seems that you are more powerful than I thought. If so"

"If you want to continue to say the next sentence, answer me a question first, otherwise I will leave immediately-were you born in spring?"

Although I have already inquired about it in advance, Xia De still needs to confirm that this is the content of the fragment of the poem.

"Yes. I want to say, since you are so strong, why don't we try to cooperate"

"No no, although I am strong enough, I also know how strong it is. After all, I am just a mortal, am I not?"

Shad took off his hat:
"I'm not crazy enough to deal with that kind of ancient demon. It's willing to give me a pretty good reward and let me do some small things for it. It's as simple as that."

"But have you ever thought about"

"Answer my next question so you can go on. What were you doing when it slaughtered Watson's Manor? Mrs. Hayla Oxenfurt, never held a grudge against you? I'll be at the manor on Monday When I was there, I really saw a scene I never thought of. Your wife, do you really know about this?"

Stone Oxenfurt's face instantly showed a ferocity that did not belong to humans.If he hadn't restrained himself rationally, he might have rushed over and punched Xia De directly.

"That's what they deserve. I'm not going to answer this pointless question."

"Well, I'll make another request. The day after tomorrow, at nine o'clock in the morning on Friday, you will appear in front of the local Dawn Church with a red rose, a black hat, and a silver brooch on your chest. From nine o'clock sharp to nine thirty three, stay there, and then you can leave."

"May I know why?"

Oxenfurt asked back.

"Is this the problem you exchanged for your actions tomorrow morning?"

Xia De asked back, in fact, those complicated requirements are meaningless, he just wants Luvia to take a look at Oxenfurt from a distance to confirm whether he is a candidate for the second pick.

The corner of Oxenfurt's mouth twitched:
"You may have got something from the Watson Manor, but that thing can't handle it. Otherwise, the Watson family wouldn't be what they are now."

"Thank you for your warning, I see. Is there anything else? If there is nothing, I will leave."

"and many more."

Stone Oxenfurt finally stopped him:
"Are you looking for a heart of stone?"

"what?"

Shade suddenly turned around, and Stone Oxenfurt laughed for the first time today:
"Look, I thought you had really planned everything. All the answers are in the Heart of Stone. I hope this can help you."

After speaking, he turned and left.

"Don't forget about the morning after tomorrow!"

Xia De reminded loudly, and Oxenfurt just waved his hand and shook it.

Xia De put the [Cross of Blasphemy] back into his pocket, turned around and walked towards the exit at the other end of the alley, thinking suspiciously in his heart:

"The 'Heart of the Earth', which seems to have divinity, isn't it also in the shape of a stone heart?"

Shad didn't know if Stone Oxenfurt came to Mason Street for other things, but at least Shad knew he didn't go to the old stonemason, because Shad himself went back to see the old stonemason.

The latter was surprised by Shad's return, and Shad was only worried that he would be killed by Oxenfurt, but fortunately, it seemed that he was not that important to Oxenfurt.Oxenfurt came here, there should be other things.

So Xia De returned to the Stonemasons Association again and came to the third floor.

At this time, the royal guards and some agents of the "Grey Gloves" mobilized by Margaret were still waiting to be summoned on the first floor.The door of the association president's office on the third floor was unguarded, and no one could tell how important the conversation was going on inside.

According to the agreed signal, Xia De rhythmically knocked on the door three times.With a click, the locked door inside opened, and Shad slipped in sideways.The female guard at the door locked the door again, and Xia De came to the sofa, bent down and whispered a few words in Margaret's ear.

Although her ears were a little red, Her Royal Highness still looked at him in surprise, and then said to the chairman, Mr. Pickman:
"I'm sorry, our conversation probably needs to be suspended for a while. My most loyal servant has brought some new news related to this meeting."

She looked up at Xia De, who nodded slightly, then took out the revolver from his waist, and aimed it at Vice President Giles who was wearing glasses.The slightly obese man looked at him in surprise. It wasn't until Xia De pressed the firing pin of the revolver with his fingers that he stood up abruptly at a speed that didn't fit his figure, and raised his hands:

"Sir, what are you doing?
(End of this chapter)