"Call the police?" repeated
To a Beyonder, volunteering to call the police seemed like something from another world.
Xio paced back and forth a few steps, grabbed her messy golden hair, and said: "The scene of Dakhorn's death was so horrifying and so eerie that as long as the police have eyes, they will definitely pass it on to the Punishers, Nighthawks, Mechanical Heart, or the military's special department. When that happens, we can reveal a little information to let them know that the killer is Gherigos, and that will create a city-wide hunt."
"Our goal is only to find Gherigos, not to catch him. With the 'help' of so many Beyonders, things will be much simpler and safer. Once Gherigos becomes flustered and makes mistakes, that will be our chance to claim the bounty. Heh, I mean, to discover his traces."
Xio gave a dry laugh, looked at the astonished Fors, and said: "In your heart, do you think I'm the kind of person who would ram into obstacles? The gap between us and Gherigos is as vast as the Dessi Bay."
Fors slowly nodded and said: "Your assessment of yourself is very accurate. You've done too many similar things, and the losses you've suffered from them are enough to have you advance to Sequence 8."
"Fortunately, you are sane enough about this matter."
Xio looked down at the triangular blade in her hand and said thoughtfully: "...I have to confess, I clearly felt the approach of death a moment ago. Gherigos is undoubtedly nearby. That aura so evil and rule-breaking, it triggered an instinctive reaction in me."
Fors put her silver bracelet, which still had two stones left, back on and, after thinking for several dozen seconds, said: "I agree with your idea. First inform Miss Audrey, then call the police."
"Whether Dakhorn discovered Gherigos's trail or his underlings did, we can investigate from that direction and figure out where Gherigos was active and staying before."
Xio wrinkled her golden brows and said: "But Gherigos definitely won't stay where he was."
Even though he was one of the Seven Pirate Admirals and had the assistance of mystical items, Gherigos still had to be cautious enough in
Even the "King of the Five Seas," Nestor, had once encountered misfortune here and nearly been captured.
"No, what I mean is, from these clues we can infer or determine Gherigos's purpose for coming to Backlund. Once we understand what he truly wants, no matter how he disguises himself or plays tricks, he will eventually expose himself to us. When that happens, our mission will be complete," Fors explained in detail. "My experience writing novels over the past two years tells me that once you grasp the key point, things become simple."
Xio looked at her friend in surprise, as if she couldn't believe she could say something so reasonable.
"I'm different from you. I'm just too lazy to think, while you think with your muscles," Fors said, pursing her lips and tilting her head with a smile.
"Mocking me won't make you any smarter..." Xio tried to smooth down a few stray golden hairs sticking up. "Alright, let's go to the Queen's District and tell Miss Audrey about this."
Fors lightly nodded and said: "So, what's the emergency contact method with Miss Audrey?"
"..." Xio was stunned for a moment, then looked at the gravestones in the distance and said, "She told me that her pet dog, the golden retriever we saw before, goes out for walks by itself every day at least five times. Mmm, the next one will be after lunch."
"You mean we have to sneakily wait outside
Xio suddenly turned her head, put on a flattering smile: "Fors, or maybe you could infiltrate directly?"
"I think this is not hard for you, it's your specialty."
"An earl for centuries, one of the most influential members of the House of Lords, the largest shareholder of Bavatt Bank, the fourth largest shareholder of Backlund Bank, special advisor to the Ruen Royal Bank, the third largest shareholder of Sushit Bank in the Intis Kingdom, the second largest shareholder of the Conston Coal-Steel Combine, and so on and so forth, that is Miss Audrey's father's illustrious identity! Xio, use your brain. Do you think such an important person's home would not have hired Beyonders? Would not have some hidden collections? This is not like those down-and-out viscounts and barons!" Fors answered unhappily. "I swear in the name of God, if I dare to infiltrate, I'll be discovered and caught in less than five minutes."
Xio nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Then let's go wait for that golden retriever..."
With that, she led the way, and after walking a few steps, with her back to Fors, she said: "Mmm, uh, I will try to compensate for your loss in the future, mmm, I mean that stone."
Hearing this, Fors slightly curled her lips and said: "I was saving myself."
"And also, Xio, you're going the wrong way!"
"God, if you are an 'Apprentice' and later become a 'Traveler,' then it, it would be a complete disaster!"
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Outside the luxurious mansion of Earl Hall.
Xio and Fors hid behind an Intis plane tree, quietly watching the target building and watching the passersby.