Secret: I can play two paths

Chapter 78 Everyone’s Thoughts on Promotion

On the way back to Blackthorn Security Company from the dock area, Klein didn't sneeze even once as Ins was nagging him.

Although he didn't know why Star had repeatedly told him not to let Captain Dunn and other Nighthawks open the Antigonus family notebook, and was evasive about the specific reason, he could do no wrong by listening to him.

Because Klein also understood that as the murder weapon that killed him and other classmates, this notebook was full of ominous things!
So while riding in the Nighthawks' special carriage, he asked the captain in a somewhat accusatory tone: "Captain, why were you so careless today? That notebook is regarded as a treasure by the Secret Order and has killed several people. How could you touch it directly and want to read its contents?"

On the bumpy carriage, Klein's mood rose and fell with worry as the wheels rolled.

He couldn't believe it. What would happen if the captain was really killed by this notebook?
Although the captain is a mid-sequence Beyonder, the notebook is also very strange and scary.

If the captain had an accident at that time, he would be very sad, right?

Captain Dunn Smith leaned back, his grey eyes deep, and he said at a loss: "I don't know either..."

As a night watchman, he also knew the basic rules and regulations.

After thinking for a long time, he could not figure out the reason and could only rub his eyebrows and said, "Maybe I forgot again."

As he said this, he turned around, as if a little ashamed, and no longer as calm as usual.

When Klein heard the captain's statement about amnesia, he was stunned. He felt that this statement was very good and powerful, and it really perfectly matched his imagination of the captain.

Since the captain has admitted his mistake, shouldn't he stop persecuting the captain?

Then he remembered the progress of the role-playing that he was about to reveal, and took the initiative to change the subject and mentioned another thing: "By the way, Captain, have you tried the method of 'role-playing' mentioned by Leonard to digest the potion?"

Since the poet was currently cleaning up the mess at the Tyrell warehouse in the dock area, he was not on the carriage.

So at this time, Klein continued with the method that Leonard had been spreading in the team over the past few days and started chatting with the captain.

Dunn also noticed this and seemed to remember something. He said:
"Acting? You described it very well. This is how Leonard summed up the method."

"Yes, Daly told me a long time ago, 'To be a man is to be a real nightmare...', but I didn't know what it meant at the time."

"I even misunderstood whether she was teasing me with some dirty jokes, such as becoming a 'nightmare' in bed or something..."

When Dunn said this, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

This smile made Klein smell dog food.

He didn't expect that this middle-aged gentleman with deep grey eyes and high hairline had such a side to him. He remembered what Star once mentioned with a smirk during a chat about the ambiguous words between Captain Dunn and Ms. Daly.

Klein couldn't help but complain in his heart:
No way, no way, what is going on?
Since they are so familiar with each other, why not just confess your feelings to A right away? You don't want me to bring them together, do you?
Fortunately, Dunn didn't let Klein think about it for too long. He said to Klein:
"Old Neil was the same. After Leonard revealed the method of 'acting', he felt a little regretful that he was not able to be inspired by Ms. Daly's experience and the Secret Peeper's motto of 'do whatever you want, but don't hurt'."

"But he didn't dwell on the past. He took the initiative to apply to become a Combat Scholar, Sequence 8 of the Secret Peeper Path."

"He said that he seemed to have a vague understanding of the meaning of the Secret Peeper's motto before, and that due to certain circumstances, his condition had completely stabilized and he might even be able to seek promotion."

"It's weird..."

Captain Dunn sighed. He thought that old Neil, who knew the "acting method", would blame himself and fall into the pain of not being able to save his wife Sallyste in the past due to lack of knowledge.

Surprisingly, Old Neil didn't do that. Instead, he said that he had followed the motto of "Secret Peeper" for so many years, but he didn't expect to notice a few days ago that the motto "Do no harm" also includes the connotation of not harming yourself.

He even joked that his current condition was good enough to support his promotion. After becoming a Sequence 8 "Combat Scholar" of the Secret Peeper, he could be said to be able to live up to the saying of Emperor Roselle that "people should become stronger as they get older" (i.e. "old but strong").

Imagining the scene of old Neil being promoted to a "combat scholar" and beating up other people, Dunn couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

But Klein knew the reason behind this.

After Sta persuaded Old Neil that day, Old Neil seemed to be in a better state. This is not only what Captain Dunn said, knowing "do no harm" also includes "do not harm yourself".

Judging from the literal meaning, a secret peeper refers to a person who has a glimpse of the secret.

After Star persuaded Old Neil that day, Old Neil vaguely discovered some secrets, but he did not say it out loud. He joked that he would not reveal Star's secret identity as Klein's informant.

Klein also has a specific guess as to what it is.

Although Star has too many secrets.

A senior time traveler, the second in command of the Tarot Club, a mysterious golden finger...

Oh, by the way, maybe I need to update the first follower of the Fool...

But when it comes to Old Neil, it’s only the pollution from the evil god that was removed unknowingly.

Old Neil knew that he had been contaminated by the evil god, but he had no idea how deep the contamination was. He should have guessed that Star, the "high-sequence expert", had used mysterious means to help him cleanse it.

But old Neil, who had only guessed this situation and had glimpsed a corner of the secret and helped keep it secret with his status as "between reality and illusion", could have digested it on the spot even if he drank one more bottle of "Secret Peeping" potion.

Thanks to the help given by Star, he can also be promoted to "Fighting Scholar" in a very good condition.

Klein listened to the captain talking about Old Neil's desire to be promoted, and also talked about his role as a fortune teller, and said:
"That's true. I also feel that I have played the role of the Fortune Teller very well, and I am not far from completely digesting the Fortune Teller potion."

"This may also be related to the fact that I often go to the fortune-telling club to help people with fortune-telling and summarize the corresponding mottos."

Captain Dunn was a little confused when he heard Klein's description. Is the effect of role-playing so good?

But after thinking about it, knowing that everyone has their own secrets, he still congratulated:
"You are also a genius."

"This way, we will soon have at least three people in our team who will be promoted."

"Other teammates like Luo Yao, Coenli, and Xijia can also draw on this experience and learn this method."

Don't forget yourself, Captain... Klein complained, "Captain, remember to use this method too."

In response, Dunn's grey eyes were deep, and he smiled slightly and replied, "Okay."

Those sitting in the carriage also laughed, imagining the bright future when the Nighthawks' combat power would be enhanced.

According to the law of conservation of smile, this also means that the smile on the face of a certain "great screenwriter" will disappear, and he will have another headache.

And Star, who made all this happen, didn't feel any sense of accomplishment at this moment.

After sending the "messenger lady" away, he was walking on the street, worrying about how to digest his "madman" potion...

Leonard is not here.

Original text: 1. Dunn took a breath and said with a hint of pain:
"Leonard, you are fine, so stay here and don't let ordinary people get close to you... We will immediately collect the remains of Riel Bibb and return with them, the seal, and the Antigonus family's notes. We will also ask Fry, Luo Yao, and the police to come over."

2. "Frye, Luo Yao, go to the Tyrell warehouse in the dock area immediately and assist Leonard in handling the follow-up."

In short: his "protagonist" went to clean up the mess, so Klein discussed his proposed method of acting.

ps: Don’t remember the author’s words

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