Chapter 294 Return to the Imperial Capital

The imperial capital was as prosperous as ever, and the noise of people coming and going came in through the car window. This kind of hustle and bustle can't be stopped by a thin layer of curtains.

At this moment, no matter how noisy it is outside the car, it can't hide the meaning of a soldier. Countless heavily armed cavalrymen passed by the street, and their neat steps and strong posture attracted passers-by's eyes.

The motorcade passed through the streets in the imperial capital, and finally came to the suburb of the West City, which was not close to the palace.

There is an artificial river introduced from the periphery, which surrounds the palace and forms a city in the city. The Duke's Palace is located on the periphery of the city, and you can see the buildings standing in the center of the imperial capital.

Around the streets, the carriage finally stopped.

"Your Excellency, we are here!" Tanis said in a low voice.

Star nodded, and then turned his eyes to the outside of the car. The construction of the Duke's Mansion is not luxurious, which is the same as many buildings in the imperial capital, but the difference is a little softer. The iris is wrapped high along the big trees outside the wall. Although it is a severe winter, it also reveals the breath of spring from time to time.

"Kaninaji, accompany me to the alchemy." Starr patted the dust on his clothes and said casually.

Tannis drove the carriage and drove straight to the alchemy union...

The alchemy union is much quieter than before. There are more than half fewer vendors shouting horns, but there are a lot more pedestrians going back and forth, and there are all kinds of people coming and going. There are dusty mercenaries, graceful nobles, and some unpredictable magicians.

As soon as he entered the gate, some alchemist apprentices recognized Star.

The hurried apprentices put down their work and bowed deeply to Star.

"Your Excellency, do you still want to buy some magic scrolls this time?" The old apprentice in front of the counter came up quickly.

"No, I'm looking for Kajinde." Star waved his hand.

"The thorny alchemist has already guessed that you will come to him. He is now waiting for you in the laboratory on the sixth floor! The president said that you are a Star Alchemist, and you should also have your own laboratory. It's at the stairs on the left hand side of the eighth floor..."

"I'm sorry to bother you!" Star bowed slightly.

The nine-story alchemy laboratory ladder winding around, and the rotating steps stop at the entrance of each floor. The light and shadow in the passageway with the continuous flashing candlelight on the wall is strange. With the wind blowing through the hall, it is gloomy and strange.

The stairs leading to the nine-story laboratory are still as small as usual. The 36-story stairs are covered with dust, and the door engraved with the alchemy array is always closed.

Star looked at it and turned around and walked into the sixth floor.

There are at least hundreds of laboratories on each floor of this alchemy union, but along the way, in addition to the sound of dog barking from afar, it looks like a dead building! Of course, except for this door that keeps making noise.

He took a deep breath, opened the door and walked in.

In fact, this alchemy laboratory is simpler than any one Star has seen before. There is no amazing collection of books, and there are no mountains of medicinal materials... There are only different types of magic crucibles connected together, and all kinds of test tubes and beakers. Of course, there is also a wooden bed...

The surroundings of this laboratory seem to be quiet, and there are no puppets to guard it. In fact, Star knows that this is almost the most heavily guarded place within the alchemy union!

The background of the top alchemists in the mainland is naturally different. The practice of placing puppets in front of the door, three steps and one post, five steps and one whistle is simply sneering. Although no puppet can be seen around this alchemy laboratory, Star knows that there is a hidden murder here.

There are some 'true eyes' inserted at the entrance, and anyone who breaks into the sixth floor will be seen by people in the laboratory. The walls, floors, and even magic crystal lamps hanging on the walls around this laboratory seem to have a faint magical fluctuation. Obviously, it is a smart alchemy array. If an outsider breaks in, the array can immediately make a warning.

For example, last time, if it hadn't been for Kajind to lead him, Star would not have been alone. Or this time, Starr was sure that the people inside knew that they had been standing outside the door for a long time.

The room is still in a mess, and it seems that the traces of fighting some time ago have not been removed.

However, compared with the last time, it is obviously more deserted here. The busy apprentices have disappeared, replaced by the pungent smell of blood on the ground.

The quarreling Kajind and old Billy stopped. Old Billy sighed heavily and put his head away. Erkakind looked at Star with a calm face. After a while, Kajinde said slowly, "You're finally back!"

Star took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I'm back. But isn't that what you expect? Come on, I hope I can do something!"

Kajinde raised his eyebrows slightly, and a trace of fluctuation flashed in his calm eyes. He opened his mouth slightly, and then the corners of his mouth slowly converged into a faint bitter smile. You see, I haven't touched anything in this room since those people broke in until now. They killed my twelve apprentices and escaped with Desen. Don't you think you should do something for me?"

"Kanaji, come back to me. This boy didn't poison you at all. You will be free in the future!" Kajinde slowly stood up and said, "I don't know, I should call you the Star Alchemist or the Duke!" I thought you were a good young man, but you lied to me!"

"What did I lie to you?" Star couldn't help frowning. Have you asked me about De Sen? Did I tell you that I poisoned Kaninage? It's not just that you are self-righteous! Also, it's not just because of these that you asked me to come back.

Star took a deep breath, and his trembling hand touched an unperished head from the space ring. When I was in Witherspoon, I met a group of assassins. They will use the 'breaking method' and give it to me! I don't know how long you have to hide it from me. If it hadn't been for Roland's letter, maybe I would have been hiding it in the dark until now!"

"Do you already know?" Kajind's words trembled.

"Yes, I already know everything. Old Billy, that's why you didn't let me come back. Although old John was called the 'chaotic black magic guide' thousands of years ago, it does not mean that he is so powerful now. And Dihas will not sit idly by. He carefully selects the lives of his apprentices!"

"You're right!" Old Billy took a sip of the pipe. So what do you think we should do next?

"Find the mole hidden in the alchemy!"

"The mole?" Kajind and old Billy couldn't help but be surprised.

"That's true! Don't you think it's strange? The alchemy union seems to be defenseless, but in fact it is loose on the outside and tight inside. Although any ordinary person can enter here, it is still a little surprising that they want to break into the inside of the laboratory silently. The only explanation is that there are moles hidden in the alchemist union!" Star said firmly. When I first came here, I already felt that the defense of the sixth floor was too tight for ordinary people to break in at all. Unless someone reveals the situation here..."

A few words woke up the dreamer, and Kajinde suddenly realized.

"No wonder the 'true eye' outside the door did not react at all. They came here almost without warning, and Deson seemed to know all this, and they agreed inside and outside. Even the magic array in the room, they didn't trigger it!"

Star nodded.

"So why isn't Desen that mole?" Old Billy asked.

"Derson is Bimon. In any case, Bimon always insulates the element. Even if he has the ability of a 'breaker', his perception of elements is always an idiot. Star said. Therefore, I conclude that the mole is someone else."

"Is this what Roland told you?" Cajind asked.

"Yes!"

Then Star squatted down. The traces of fighting in the room were not damaged by a little bit, and everything was restored to the situation a few days ago. Judging from the traces in the house, the purpose of the group was to save Desen... and the dead apprentices went to stop each other, so they were unexpected.

"The handle of the gate is good and has not been damaged at all. This also shows that the other party has been prepared for a long time.

"If any group of people can break into the alchemy laboratory and take one person away, then so many alchemists in the alchemy union are all waste. Those people didn't rush out of the hall at all, and in fact, that's exactly the case.

Star looked at the surrounding scenes and analyzed.

"So you mean, those people are still here now?" Kajind couldn't help asking.

"Maybe it was like this at that time, but not now." Star shook his head. "When I came up, I looked at all the stairs carefully. Each floor was covered with dust. This should be because it hasn't been cleaned for a long time. But the footprints on it do not seem messy, that is to say, those people have never gone downstairs. However, so much time has passed since it happened. Since the other party has a way to break into the alchemy laboratory without frightening the snake, of course there is a way to go out.

"So can't you find the other party?" Old Billy asked eagerly.

Sta shook his head, "I want to see my lab."