Did the villainous professor survive today?

As Krenk looked at the familiar face, he suddenly remembered that the girl he had met with in the Order of Silent Retreat had the surname Colonna.

This auction house is owned by the Colonna family.

In other words, the other party must be at least a manager of this auction house.

"Um, may I have this..."

"Let's go inside and talk."

Krenk walked straight up to Enya, patted her on the shoulder, and then headed towards the inner passage.

"Okay, sure!"

Enya nodded, then followed Krenk in small steps.

The two walked down the deserted corridor. Krenk glanced at a half-open lounge door, and after confirming that no one was inside, said:

"Is it okay to talk in here?"

"No...no problem!"

Enya nodded vigorously.

Kroenke walked into the lounge, sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and calmly looked at Enya's face. Enya avoided his gaze and did not dare to look him in the eye.

"Don't be nervous, there will be no outsiders here."

"Mr. V, may I ask what brings you to our auction house?"

Enya looked at Krenk's body, but still didn't dare to meet his gaze.

Krenk took off his gloves and placed them on a small table beside him, then tapped them with his fingers:

"First of all, change your habits. From now on, call me Professor Klenk, and stop calling me 'Mr. V'."

"But...but isn't this incredibly disrespectful to Mr. 'V'?"

Enya was somewhat surprised.

Kroenke's eyes gleamed: "If that waiter hadn't been someone else, but Principal Abraham, would you have called me 'V' to his face? Even lip movements could have given you away."

"I'm sorry!" Enya bowed deeply. "I'll be more careful next time!"

"Not only you, but I will also strive to play the role of a chief professor, not 'V', understand?"

"Got it!"

Kroenke adopted a nonchalant demeanor:

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. Do you have any information to share with me?"

"have,"

Enya said with a hint of confidence that it was the first time she had met Krenk's eyes.

"I have investigated the matter of Aleil Essien's assassination attempt on Professor Klenk the night before last."

"You've investigated thoroughly?" Kroenke's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

"Yes! According to my investigation yesterday, a tavern in the lower city that Aleil frequents is an underground trading place for the gang 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.' The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is a rising force in the lower city in recent years. They have close ties with the Russell family and are the latter's black glove. Therefore, I have enough reason to suspect that the Russell family wants to sabotage the political marriage between the Barberini family and the Ludwig family, so they handed over the assassination mission to their subordinates in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere."

Wow... their operational capabilities are impressive... much better than those law enforcement officers who just sit around doing nothing.

Kroenke swallowed hard and asked:

"Did you investigate all of this by yourself?"

Enya noticed Krenk's Adam's apple bob, then, as if remembering something, she lowered her head instantly and answered humbly:

"Yes! This is my personal deduction! If there's anything lacking, please let me know, Mr. V!"

Kroenke nodded:

"Okay, I understand. Secondly, even in private places, don't call me 'V' anymore. Call me Teacher Klenk. Habits are hard to break once they're formed."

"Yes! V...Professor Krenk!"

It was clear that Enya was still a little uncomfortable with being called "Teacher Klenk." She slightly raised her eyes and timidly observed Klenk's reaction.

Kroenke also noticed this detail, and seeing the big picture from small details, he seemed to understand something.

Judging from Enya's fear of herself, becoming "V's" contact person is not the task she wants.

Is it that no one in the entire organization is willing to make contact with "V", so they have to randomly select one, or is this child being ostracized within the organization, which is why they are given this thankless task?

Kroenke guessed that, based on the various rumors about the masked killer "V" and his conversation with Enya yesterday, the answer should be a combination of the two.

He stood up and patted Enya on the shoulder, as if to comfort her:

"It's worth making this sacrifice for the sake of the plan."

"No... as expected of... Krenk-sensei!" Enya was still trying to get used to this new title.

"I have another task for you."

"Please give your instructions!"

"Do you remember that reporter who gave me a hard time during my speech yesterday?"

"You mean, get rid of her?" Enya asked innocently, "Or do you mean tie her up?"

Kroenke was silent for a few seconds:

"...Don't alert the enemy."

"You mean, to get rid of her silently?" Enya suddenly realized.

"Let me finish..." Krenk said, somewhat speechless.

"I want you to investigate who took those photos. Even if you can't find out, try to find out who she has been in contact with recently. I don't want anyone to get hurt during this time."

"Yes! Professor Krenk, don't worry, I will dig up all her ancestors for three generations, plus her relatives and friends!"

Enya clenched her fist tightly, passion surging within her.

Kroenke resisted the urge to complain:

"Alright, one last thing. How are the rest of the organization doing? How far along is the plan?"

"Lady Mengxiang said that everyone should remain still and lie in wait. She will issue further orders as needed."

Enya looked into Krenk's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

"Also, Professor Krenk, 'L,' who infiltrated the academy with you, has encountered a little unexpected trouble. I hope you can help resolve it."

"A minor trouble?" Krenk's pupils widened in surprise, but he quickly looked away.

“That’s right,” Enya nodded. “L said that his actions were severely restricted, making it difficult to resolve this problem.”

Is the operation restricted?

Kroenke's heart skipped a beat.

This information is quite intriguing.

Like 'V', 'L' is a college that infiltrates at the beginning of the new semester.

However, in principle, St. Auster Magic Academy is not closed to the public, and all students and teachers are free to come and go.

It seems we need to keep an eye on students and teachers who meet the criteria for restricted movement.

"L also said that if you agree to help, he will find an opportunity to contact you and explain the details." Enya interrupted Krenk's thoughts.

"I refuse."

Kroenke refused outright.

He doesn't want to get involved in things that even the organization's top brass can't solve right now.

"The position of chief professor is more complicated than I imagined, so please convey my message that I don't want to risk being exposed unnecessarily. If it's truly unsolvable, he can report to Lord Mengxiang and request that I be allowed to intervene in this matter."

Enya paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically:

"……yes!"

Kroenke got up and walked outside:

"Also, I came here to take pictures of a few things."

"Professor Klenk, shall I take you backstage to have a look first?" Enya asked.

"Okay, thank you."

Kroenke stood up and followed behind Enya.

"Professor Klenk, please come with me. Our auction items are all stored in a storage room 20 meters underground, with very strict security."

"it is good."

As the two stepped out of the employee entrance, they were met by a woman in a black dress with striking silver hair, who was staring intently at them from the doorway.

Kroenke paused for a moment, then instinctively called out the other person's name:

"Sistine?"