Mystery: I, the Hermit, am too eager to improve

Chapter 26 A terrible script, someone's getting impatient!

Good morning, Roy. It's so hard to see you these days.

Suna couldn't help but complain.

Roy sat on the table and smiled, "You know, I'm a martial arts scholar now, busy learning martial arts, and I simply don't have time for anything else."

"Okay, I know you're already Sequence 8, dear Mr. Roy. No need to repeat myself. I meant Mr. Ryan is looking for you."

Suna shrugged and smiled as she pointed to the basement.

Roy thanked him and then went to the basement.

Not long after.

He saw old Ryan in the basement; old Ryan looked exhausted.

Ryan waved to him when he saw him.

"Mr. Ryan, what's wrong?"

Roy observed that Ryan's etheric body had an unhealthy color, as if he had suffered a serious injury, with his hand even in a cast and sling.

What a miserable state.

"We found the instigator."

Old Ryan sighed.

"It shouldn't be this badly injured, right?"

Roy raised an eyebrow.

Ryan nodded and said, "Yes, that's how it should have been, but we were very unlucky, or rather, we were very lucky to find him, but then we ran into two members of the Aurora Society, and then we encountered a rampaging spirit, so we didn't catch any of them."

? ?

Roy was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

What a coincidence!

This matches something in his latent memory, but he can't recall the specifics in reality.

He thought for a moment and said, "This is too much of a coincidence."

"This is because we used a sealing artifact, which can bring us good luck, but may also bring misfortune afterward. Obviously, this time we just happened to encounter something unfortunate."

Ryan sighed.

Roy was speechless.

It sounds like a characteristic of the winner sequence.

The lousy screenwriter must have taken advantage of the unique characteristics of this extraordinary item to cleverly orchestrate the current development.

but.

He thought about it and had a vague feeling that this was a sign that the script was getting out of control—

That's definitely not what they originally thought.

This is likely a choice made out of necessity when faced with the extraordinary characteristics of the winner.

Instead of stating his conclusion, he asked, "What do you need me to do?"

"Go to the Night Watch for us, and remember to go quietly. Find Dunn Smith and keep them informed about the instigator."

Old Ryan said, "While I really hope the church can catch its opponent, the current situation forces us to accept this."

He then told Roy the information they currently had—

It turned out that they had spotted the instigator, Tris, outside the Dragon Bar, so they guessed that Tris might have already completed his role as the instigator and obtained the necessary extraordinary materials to successfully advance.

Next, they will face an even more powerful Tris.

With this in mind, they decided to join forces with the night watchmen.

Roy chuckled to himself after hearing this.

Someone got anxious!

That's what bad screenwriters are like; they can only rely on coincidences to guide the narrative, and they don't understand how to make it more seamless.

The other one is much better.

……

Roy got out of the car, leaning on his cane, and glanced up at the sign.

Blackthorn Security Company.

This was the first time he had actually met the night watchmen.

He walked upstairs with his cane.

A short while later, Roy saw the girl at the front desk.

The other person looked up, then stood up: "Sir, what can I do for you?"

"I'm looking for Captain Dunn Smith; this is my token."

Roy took out the emblem belonging to the Steam Church, which bore the symbol of the god of steam and machinery.

A triangular holy emblem.

Rosanne glanced at it, then looked up in surprise. Just then, someone walked up behind Roy, and she immediately said with delight, "Klein, you've come at the right time. This gentleman is looking for Captain Dunn."

"Okay, sir... I am, uh, Roy? It's you!"

The newcomer had black hair and brown eyes, and was dressed simply in an inexpensive suit with a linen shirt underneath. He was carrying a silver-inlaid cane.

At this moment, the two sized each other up.

Everyone has changed a lot.

and.

In reality, both sides felt unfamiliar and distant from each other due to the time travel.

Roy bowed before saying, "I'm a member of Mechanical Heart now. I didn't expect you to join the Night Watchers. It's nice to see you again."

"I'm happy to help you. I'll take you to the captain's place, but he might not be there. If he isn't, I'll find someone else for you."

"it is good."

Roy nodded.

He followed Klein into the Night Watch, heading towards Dunn's office.

dong dong dong.

Klein knocked on the door, but unfortunately, there was no response from inside.

He looked around, but the office was almost empty. He said, "It seems everyone is busy. Please wait here for a moment while I go ask Mr. Neil. If it's not possible, you'll probably have to come back later."

"Mr. Neil, are you the spy from your department?"

"Uh, yes."

Klein was surprised for a moment, then asked, "Are you also a Seer of Secrets?"

"Yes, I've heard of Mr. Neil. He's a wise and insightful senior Extraordinary. Um, may I meet with him?"

Roy asked.

Klein thought for a moment and said, "I'll have to ask to find out. Please have a seat for a while."

"it is good."

Roy nodded and sat down to wait.

Klein nodded and left for the Gate of Charnis.

Old Neil is guarding over there.

Once down there, Old Neil saw him and couldn't help but ask, "Klein, didn't you go with the captain?"

"I was just about to ask you, where did the captain and the others go?"

"They tracked down the notes, so they went out temporarily."

Old Neil replied.

Klein frowned: "Alright, but there's a Mr. Roy from Mechanical Heart who wants to see the captain. If I'm not mistaken, it's probably business with Mechanical Heart."

"Well, there's nothing we can do but wait for the captain to come back."

Old Neil chuckled. "I'm not capable of replacing the captain."

"However, he is a voyeur and said he would like to meet with you to have a chat."

"Klein said."

Old Neil paused for a moment, then shook his head: "I have to stay here. We'll meet again sometime."

"I can keep watch for you for a while and have a conversation with a spy. This is a rare opportunity."

Klein offered his advice.

Old Neil shook his head: "No, you go do your own thing."

"Okay, then."

Seeing that Old Neil's expression was firm, Klein stopped trying to persuade him and went upstairs to tell Roy about Old Neil's reply.

Roy could only sigh regretfully and then decided to wait there for a while.

Klein sat to the side, looking dazed.

He always felt something was off.

Why won't Old Neil come to meet me?

Charnis's Gate is important, but Klein can also help guard it; he's not indispensable.

Klein thought for a moment and then took out the pendant.

"Old Neil's refusal to meet has deeper considerations."

Repeated seven times in a row.

The pendant rotates clockwise.

Yes!

Klein grew increasingly puzzled. After much thought, he suddenly remembered those cold, illusory eyes.

His expression changed, and he quickly asked, "Roy, the Seer is a symbol of wisdom. I'd like to ask, what kind of ritual magic would cause a pair of almost transparent, illusory eyes to appear behind one's back?"

Roy's expression changed from casual to solemn.

He sat up straight and said, "Klein, this isn't ritual magic. It means the Hidden Sage is watching him. Mr. Neil must be in trouble!"

"Yes, I'll do it right away..."

"Wait, let's wait for your captain to return first."

"Uh, you're right."

Klein was also startled awake; going down now was indeed not a good idea.

That is the Gate of Charnis.

If anything goes wrong, he, a fortune teller, can't stop it.

Thank you to 'Wind God's Disciple' for the 500-coin reward!!

(End of this chapter)