Whispering Poems

Chapter 944 A True Academic Spy

"You are."

The man in the black robe also recognized Shad by the mask.

His state at this time looked very bad. Although there was no obvious injury on the outside, Xia De could feel that the opponent's spirit was extremely unstable.If he was not affected by a powerful relic, or was hit head-on by a spiritual attack such as [Mind Blast].

"One plus one equals how much?"

Xia De asked in a low voice.

"two."

"What is 39 times three?"

Xia De continued to ask, but the man actually retched.Relying on simple mathematics to judge whether the spirit is damaged is a highly respected method of mental appraisal in contemporary times.Of course, Xia De is sure that the other party can answer this kind of question in a normal state. Ring warlocks need a lot of knowledge of grammar, history, and mathematics. Ring warlocks who don't understand mathematics are not normal ring warlocks.

"Send me to the city, and when it's safe, I can give you 50 pounds as a reward."

Being supported by Xia De into the thick fog outside the cemetery, the man panted heavily, and gave a number that Xia De could not refuse as soon as he opened his mouth.Although Xia De wanted to propose a deal on the slate, he was not sure what the identity of the person in front of him was in [Apna Library], and this place was obviously not a good place to discuss business, so he first pulled this man up, Then asked:
"I'm not here for your money, you have to believe that. Address?"

"Number 21, Exum Street, University District, in town."

The man spoke in a low voice, panting as if he was about to die.Of course, Xia De, who supported him, was sure that the other party was in good health, but his mental exhaustion was too great:
"What are you being attacked by?"

Xia De asked softly, and at the same time smelled the strong smell of ink on the opponent's body at close range.

"The divine spell of the Church of Peace - the Seal of Thought."

[God of War and Peace]'s priests and believers' magical spells are always so interesting to outsiders, just like white dove bombs.

In order to avoid being hunted by the church, the two formed a large circle around the cemetery before they dared to enter the city.After entering the city, he did not dare to hire a carriage immediately, but changed his clothes in the alley, which also allowed Xia De to see the real appearance of the other party. It was a middle-aged man who looked very literary, with a thin face, almost almost Eyes that cannot be opened are gray.

But the man couldn't see Xia De's appearance clearly, he was injured too badly.

After finding the carriage, the carriage successfully drove the two of them to Ikem Street in the University District in the dark.When getting out of the car, the man had to be supported by Xia De to stand still. Fortunately, Xia De had already spilled some wine on him in advance, so the driver only thought it was a drunk who was sent back by his companions Home.

The Shard on Ickham Street in the University District is quite familiar, and one block away is Quill Street, where Dorothy rents.Ikem Street is also a common block in the university district with street-facing apartments on both sides. The night is dark, and there are only a few lights from the windows, which can still show ambiguous light in the night fog.

Xia De supported the gentleman and walked on the edge of the street where the street lights were not illuminated.After the two climbed the steps of No. 21, the man struggled with all his strength to stand on the door in front of him and knocked on the door according to a fixed rhythm. At this time, Xia De had put on his mask again.

After waiting for half a minute, vigilant footsteps came from behind the door—the sound of deliberately lowered and slowed footsteps was the sound of vigilant footsteps.

"who is it?"

There was a man's voice through the door.

"it's me."

The man supported by Shad squeezed out a voice from his throat:
"I was ambushed by the church, and the monastery found someone to pick up the goods and sent me back."

He was reminding the people inside the door that there was a stranger beside him. The people inside the door obviously understood, and Xia De also understood.

Xia De supported the man, lowered his voice and said to the door:

"The gentleman promised me £50."

"Yes sir, that's all right."

The voice inside the door gave an immediate answer.

Xia De waited another 3 minutes and 17 seconds before he heard the sound of removing the anti-theft chain behind the door.Then the wall lamp outside the door was turned on, the door was pushed open a small gap, and two people in black robes and masks stood inside the door.

In addition to them, there were people standing in the distance in the hallway behind them, and people standing high on the side stairs.

Xia De didn't care about these, but handed over the person he was supporting to one of them, and the latter carefully helped the unlucky guy who was almost completely unconscious into the house.

It was naturally impossible for Xia De to be invited in. Another tall man in a black robe handed him an envelope.Xia De pinched it and knew that it was a banknote.

The people here are obviously guarding against Xia De. Xia De smiled, stuffed the envelope into his coat pocket, and said in a dull voice behind the mask:
"Since I helped you, can I say something more? I have another deal I want to make with you. I wonder if you are interested in selling me a book?"

"trade?"

The man in the black robe hesitated for a moment, holding the door with his right hand, leaving only the last gap:

"Of course it's fine if it's a serious business, but it's too late today, come back at eight o'clock on Tuesday morning."

Too late is of course an excuse, Xia De knew that the other party had to confirm what happened tonight first.If the other party feels that there is a problem with his identity, I am afraid this will be an empty house on Tuesday:
"Sure, eight o'clock on Tuesday morning."

Xia De nodded, turned and left without hesitation.The man inside the door supported the door frame and watched him disappear into the night mist, and waited for a while before closing the door.

Xia De walked alone in the fog, opened the envelope and counted the money with his head bowed.The sound of clattering could not travel too far in the fog, and his fingers were skillfully fiddled with the banknotes until he confirmed that it was fifty pounds, then he tore up the envelope and threw it into the alley beside him.

"Isn't there something wrong with my perception just now?"

He held the stack of banknotes between the index finger and thumb of his right hand, and swayed slightly in front of him, feeling quite good.

[No problem, it is indeed him. 】

"It's really fun."

Xia De raised the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly turned into the alley where the gas lamp was not lit.

In the dark alley, several wild cats were rummaging for food in the garbage pile by the wall.Hearing footsteps, Wildcat turned to look at the stranger.The wild cats in the city are not easy to mess with at night, and outsiders have seen the news of wild cats hurting people, but they didn't provoke Xia De, just stood there and looked at him.

He took out a few grains of Mia's cat food and threw them over:
"Among the ring warlocks who guarded against me in the house just now, one of them is actually an acquaintance. It's really unexpected. Academic spies, real academic spies have appeared."

[It seems that your mission has been fulfilled. 】

"Yes."

Xia De hurriedly walked out of the alley, looked towards the direction of Quill Pen Street, and then continued to walk east
"Sir Lykins Priscia, who accompanied Princess Margaret to visit Tobesc The people in the Na library got mixed up."

The other party was also guarding against him just now, Sir Priscia is not like the "guest" of that house, he should also be one of the owners.

Xia De expressed his conjecture in his heart. When he entered the area where the street lights were not illuminated, he reached into his pocket, and when he appeared again, he had already changed into a coat.

His eyes fixed on the next street lamp:
"It's just a guess at the moment. There must be conclusive evidence to determine the identity of the other party. If the Moon of Guidance - Lykins Priscia, is really an academic spy who infiltrated Serkses from the Abner Library, then no matter what It's the slate book I'm looking for, or his aura, they can be easily obtained after all.

Slightly narrowing his eyes, he turned and looked in the direction of No. 21 Ikem Street that he left just now:

"Sir Priscia, you don't want your identity to be exposed, do you?"

On the way from the University District to Old John's pawn shop, Shad encountered no accidents, except for two drunks with their shoulders hooked and throwing up while cursing the tax policy.Before entering the pawn shop, he opened the box again on the way and recorded the contents of the documents.And Xia Debi arrived five or ten minutes later than the original scheduled time, which also made Old John understand that there must be an accident on this mission.

Seeing Xia De pushing the door in with a suitcase, the old man hurried out from behind the counter.After opening the door and looking around for a while, he motioned for Xia De to put the suitcase on the counter.

Old John poured tea for Shad, and Shad talked about what happened in the cemetery.The old man listened with a serious face, and he didn't speak until Shade said that he sent the injured man back to No. 21 Ikem Street:
"Detective, although I know you are a good person, but it's not just for the money to send him back tonight so kindly?"

"Yes, the Apna library has what I want."

Shad nodded.

Old John put his hand on the suitcase:
"I can guarantee that the Church ambushed in the cemetery ahead of time. We didn't leak the secret. The Priory will ask the Apna Library for an explanation on this matter. We can put pressure on them to satisfy your deal as much as possible, This is your compensation. Although we are an unknown ring magician organization, we never treat our friends badly. Treating friendship well is one of the important components of civilization."

Xia De smiled:
"Okay then, Papa John, then you don't have to pay me extra for the accident that occurred during this entrustment."

The old man also smiled, and looked down at the suitcase:
"I know you are curious about the information in it, but I don't know if you have read it on the way. Detective, please remember that there are some things that you should not get involved in lightly. If you do, you must prepare for the worst."

The old man, who has always had a temper like a child, now has a gleam in his eyes and a serious expression on his face:

"The poems and the chosen ones are not a joke."

Xia De reached out and knocked on the countertop:
"I understand, Father John, since I have a way to know about [The Priest of Guiding Light], I naturally have my own way and means. Don't worry, at least I'm not a member of the evil camp."

"No one thinks he is evil."

He opened the suitcase and looked through the documents inside.The content inside is [Apna Library] fragments of poems and translations and speculations about the chosen ones of wisdom and knowledge.In addition to the already known "Schluch Lake" and "Wisdom Pyroxene", the most valuable part for Shad is that the fragment clearly states that this time the ceremony of the chosen one needs to be held on the water.

".but I believe you are not evil."

"Why? You think I'm a good man?"

Xia De asked with a smile, the old man shook his head:
"Schneider is never wrong about people, and sometimes I feel that you are our fellow travelers. Although there is no evidence, you can take it as the wisdom of the elderly-I think you are also thinking about this Work hard for the continuation of civilization. Remember what we talked about about civilization? I run this pawn shop to get closer to our civilization, the civilization of the sixth era, the civilization of mankind, this is the real Enlightenment. We channel light, you are channeling fire, or something like that.”

Shad couldn't figure out what Papa John meant at all.

(End of this chapter)