Chapter 11 Visitors

The rising sun passed through the window, and Li Ou stretched out and climbed up. The house is still full of night moisture.

Liou's room is spacious and bright, with a folding screen blocking the bed behind. On the other half of the room, there is a long dining table, several old leather-wrapped chairs, bookshelf in the corner, and a white stone female head portrait. On both sides are two elegant glazed vases with white tulips in them. She is Leo's mother, a gentle aristocratic woman.

He got out of bed and put on his coat. There was already the sound of Rosie going up and down the stairs. It was because of their arrival that this cold house gradually became angry. Mom, did you see it?

When he went down the stairs, he saw Rosie sitting at the table with her legs crossed in a loose mage robe. She held her chin in one hand and poked the fried eggs and sliced bread on the plate with a fork in the other until the food on the plate became messy. Hearing the sound, she turned her head and looked at him, her eyes full of displeasure, "Hurry up! It's linger. Are you a young master? And we have to wait for you."

He has long been used to her tone. She is always like this. You can eat first."

"I said you don't have to wait for him." Rosie hummed with satisfaction and stretched out her knife and fork. However, Lu Yuewu's fork accurately pierced the gap between her forks. What are you going to do?" Rosie shouted, "We are not his servants!"

"We are guests. He is the master. Lu Yuewu cautiously said, "How can there be a reason for a host to fill his stomach and leave the table first before entering the table."

"Okay, okay, you're all right!" Rosie threw down the knife and fork anly and got up and left the table. It's okay if I don't eat! Damn it, throw your black cat out! I've had enough of it!" She kicked the cat but was skillfully dodged. Her anger was even worse, and she looked up and saw Leo smiling. Are you satisfied to see me make a fool of myself?" She pushed Li Ou away and pedaled upstairs. The door of the room closed, and the glass of the whole house was rattling.

"She will get better soon. Don't worry." Lu Yuewu said lightly, "I'll make another breakfast for her later."

I never worry about your relationship. Li Ou can see that because of cultural differences, noise is the best way for them to get along with each other. They got to know each other in the quarrel and get closer and closer. Only when it comes to him, he must say something. You are all my friends and family." He said, "I'll finish it later."

Lu Yuewu did not respond. Eat it." She pushed the breakfast prepared for him in front of him.

But before he had time to take a bite, the bell hanging on the eaves made an urgent sound.

"Liou." The person who came was Olaf.

He was wrapped in a cloak and his face was sweating. What's wrong with you? Li Ou asked.

Oleve looked around and said, "Let's go in first."

The door blocked the sunlight, and the sound of closing the door seemed to be heavenly to Oliver. He took a long breath before taking off his dark heat-absorbing cloak. It turned out that he was still wearing the standard costume of an alchemist under the cloak. Leo has hardly gone out recently, but he also knows that the conflict between the mage and the alchemist has become more and more obvious. They can almost fight on the street.

"I know what you want to ask." Oleve found a chair and sat down, took a sip of the tea brought by Lu Yuewu. Thank you very much." He wiped his mouth randomly, "I just left the guild and forgot to change my clothes."

Today's alchemists are like thieves. Li Ou can't help thinking like this. No, even the thief is better than us. At least you don't have to worry about someone suddenly coming out of the crowd and stabbing yourself.

"I seem to be disturbing you." Oleph gasped and found the breakfast on the table. I didn't come at the right time?" There was no embarrassment on his face, but narrowly winked at Li Ou.

He knows what he wants to say. We have finished eating. But his stomach is still cooing. Lu Yuewu silently closed the plate and brought it into the back hall. All right, let's get to business." He knocked on the table.

As soon as Oliver opened his mouth, there was a roar from the room upstairs. Lu Yuewu!" Rosie shouted, "Take your cat away! She jumped on my bed! Damn, how did it get in!" Rosie opened the door and rushed out of the room. "I want to change the room!"

The kitten jumped out of her feet, ran down the stairs flexibly, jumped directly into Lu Yuewu's arms, and hid its head. Go and talk to Leo." She gently grabbed the kitten's head, and the kitten moaned and stretched softly under her touch. It's useless to tell me."

"Let's see! Leo!" Rosie rushed down the stairs angrily, and the mage's robe fluttered back with her movements.

Oleve was stunned, "Are you a mage?"

"Of course I am a mage. Does anyone else dare to wear this kind of robe? Do you have any questions? Mr. Alchemist?"

"No, I didn't..."

Rosie doesn't have a good temper at this time. She just found someone to vent her anger. I know you have." She shifted her target and grasped it tightly. You are worried that I will hit the fireball on your head and turn you into a crowing duck and a running lamb with spells, and you are worried that I will turn you from a prince to a frog.

"I didn't mean that." Oliver had a hard time inserting a sentence. The expression on his face was both surprised and embarrassed, and the submissive appearance made people laugh. He explained clumsily, "I just..."

"...Do you think all mages will kill you?" Rosie hummed coldly, "Although I'm still hungry, your meat is as smelly and sour as that cat, and I will spit it out even if I eat it."

Her words are getting more and more sasical. Li Ou stopped her and watched her forget her original plan and went upstairs sulking again. She is just not good at apologizing. Of course, Li Ou knows, and her temper comes and goes quickly. Don't care." He apologized to Oliver for Rosie, "She's just straightforward."

Oleve waved his hand, "I know I'm a scapegoat. It's you - Miss Mage why..."

"She is my follower. We came together for one reason or another. Li Ou explained, "She has been to the ruins with me before. So don't worry, she deserves to be trusted.

"Relic... That's really a nightmare."

"Yes, Uncle Vernanlak should have told you." Now I think he still has some lingering palpitations. If it weren't for the lucky goddess standing on their side... "The mage joined the black dawn."

"I know. Everyone knows it." Oliver's expression suddenly became painful, and he covered his face with his hands. But not every mage is so crazy." His voice was particularly low, "At least Lord Daniel is remembered... but my father... he..."

...He was scolded. Alchemists, mages, merchants and thieves, peddlers and pawns are cursing him. The good people Brand was worried about were notoriety, and the criminals were regarded as heroes. Presumably this is a means of black morning light. But in the face of his close friends, Li Ou doesn't know how to comfort him. That's just a rumor. Delematized rumors. He said

"You and I both know that it's not a rumor. What is said in the streets and alleys is all true." Oleph suddenly raised his voice, but soon sank down again. He shamefully chose to run away. Alisa told me."

Alyssa? Li Ou suddenly straightened his back, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated. What did she say?" He tried his best to make his tone calm and the following.

"I told you about my father and what you called 'clown'." Speaking of the freckled girl, there was a gentle smile on his face. She said that she didn't help anything, but kept bothering you. She is very grateful to you for taking care of her all the way.

It seems that she didn't mention anything else. Leo was a little relieved. Oh? Did she tell you this too? He pretended to smile, "What's your relationship with her?" Leo bumped him on the shoulder.

Oleve was speechless for a while. I don't know how to explain it." He was at a loss and opened his mouth as if he were organizing words, but in the end he put down his raised arm. "Forget it, anyway, it won't be long before you know."

Li Ou is not asking, and that's not his intention. After a burst of silence, he first broke it and put the conversation back on track. All right, Oliver, the greeting is over. Come on, what's the matter? You have nothing to do."

He was silent for a while before he slowly opened his mouth. Have you been in prison before?

Oleve uses a questionable tone. But he is not enough to cover up the truth. That's right. He didn't cover up for Oleph. Because of the smuggling of contraband.

He did not show surprise, but only smiled bitterly. I was expecting another answer. Oleph said.

"What's the problem?" Leo asked strangely. People came and went in the prison. He just lived in it for a few days to experience life. I don't think I will be deprived of the badge, right?" He looked at Oliver's ugly face and thought secretly. The guild has never had such a system.

"Of course, it is impossible to deprive the badge." There has never been such a precedent. But it can cause you trouble and set up obstacles. As the deputy of the clerk, Oliver knows some inside information. What he said is still a little true and credible. Leo listened patiently. The guild has received your request to participate in the promotion assessment. Oliver was still surprised when he said this.

Liou nodded. That's true. It's not because he is arrogant, greedy, greedy for the power brought by the constellation badge. But because he consciously has such strength. Perhaps the treasure in the temple has greatly increased his magic, enough to support him to carry out an eager and exciting experiment - summoning alien creatures - only to build a costly alien bondage array.

Oleph pressed his surprise and continued, "This was originally a routine, but only the seal of Lord Stunas, Eliza's father, can be approved. But someone obstructed it." However, Leo doesn't remember who he has offended anyone. Who will it be? His friend quickly revealed the answer. Old Andrewson. He said.

"Old Andrewson." Leo repeated.

"That's right, old Andrewson."

"He blamed me for his son's death?"

Oleve nodded, "How on earth did Andrewson die? Everyone knows that you have a gap."

The older people are, the stronger the intuition? He can really be a prophet. So I have to kill him?" If you don't kill, others will kill you. This is a cannibal society. I'm an alchemist, not an assassin. I'm not so murderous. I have to solve everything with a knife.

"But he won't believe it." Oliver spread out his hands, "He said it was your side."

"He did die at the hands of Black Dawn." This lie has no flaws - as long as Eliza doesn't say anything stupidly. Speaking of which, thanks to Andrewson's father. If I am killed by Andrewson and told that I was killed by a mage, who will avenge me?

"I know that. Speculation cannot be convicted." Oliver sighed, "But the charge of your imprisonment is enough to make you unable to be promoted."

Leo actually doesn't value the badge, but it's a perfect shield, enough to block the target. Is there any way to solve it?"

"There is no way. But there are a few suggestions.

"I'm listening." Li Ou sat up straight.

"Lord Stunas will call you to face each other and think about it." Oliver put down the cup he was holding and said, "Try to convince him. He is Eliza's father. He spoils Eliza. He will not foolishly believe the words of an old man who has a problem. Don't worry, there will be no big problem. Just let that old man make a fool of himself."

Li Ou smiled maliciously, "Then I'd be happy to meet him."

The spire of the sword group shines black in the sun, like a beast with teeth and claws. In the past, he felt that these blades that went straight into the sky were extremely magnificent, but now he felt dangerous. Whether you are in it or outside. Black morning light. The name has appeared several times in Leo's mind when he stepped on the street. Today, he travels alone, and he is not used to accompanying him. Although he was wearing casual clothes, he still glanced around from time to time. Maybe they are right behind them. He kept thinking.

The renovated hall of the guild is magnificent, and the bright floor seems to shine a human shadow. But the lights when he arrived before completely disappeared. The hall is empty and almost empty. He walked to the hall, and the tall floating gate was open to both sides, and in the middle was the road to the truth of the world. But Li Ou heard that someone splashed the gold-plated copper door with dung not long ago, but at this time he could not smell any strangeness or see any strangeness.

As soon as he entered the hall, Leo found Eliza sitting in the corner for people to rest. When she saw Leo, she stood up and waved to him while smiling.

"Wait for me specially?"

"Hmm." She came over and said, "I'll take you there. Father is upstairs... Old Mr. Andrewson is also here.

"There is no hurry for the time being." Leo reached out and stopped her. Has the injury healed?

Alyssa is wearing a neutral shirt, breeches and boots, and a blue scarf around her neck today. Hearing this, she untied the silk scarf, revealing the knife marks on her neck. Even after magical treatment, an ugly scar is inevitably left on her skin. That's the only way. It won't be good." Her face is calm. After experiencing the hardships between life and death, she became less introverted, so that she would not blush in just a few words, hang her head and dare not look directly at others. She tied the silk scarf again. But it's not a big deal, is it?" Her voice became like a catkins, but her smile was particularly touching.

She is stronger than they thought. They all looked down on her. She didn't need other people's comfort at all. Yes, it's no big deal." Li Ou replied, "You can also speak and sing."

"Except the sound is a little bad." She smiled faintly and said, "But you are luckier than the dead."

Li Ou doesn't know how to answer. Have you been having nightmares lately? Her face suddenly turned pale, and she should have remembered the horrible scene, which was undoubtedly a dark shadow like a mountain for her. However, Leo had to mention, "I know you are afraid of fear, so what did you say to Oliver?"

"I know... I shouldn't have said..." Her hands were intertwined, and her fingers were wrapped around each other, as if it could relieve stress. But Andrewson..."

Li Ou pressed her mouth and said, "Don't say that name."

"... He is like a ghost, stabbing me with a knife every night... Really, I only said something, I only told my father that he threatened me... Other than that, he didn't say anything else..." She eagerly distinguished, "I didn't mention it..."

"I know, I know, he is the culprit of all the evil results." Leo pressed her shoulder and tried his best to soften her voice. "Don't be nervous, I don't mean to blame you. I understand that saying it will make you feel better, but this secret is a matter of life and death. You have a personal experience of how greedy they are and how unscrupulous they will do to get it.

"I know." Alyssa touched her neck and exhaled with a long lingering heart. She reluctantly squeezed out a smile, "I won't mention even one more sentence."

I hope so. Li Ouxin said. He has always believed that "a secret that only one person knows is a secret." When the secret is known by another person, it is not a secret. It has been shared by people. This means that the secret will be shared by another person to his lover, family and friends, and then they will reveal the secret to more people again. The secret spread like a plague until it was made public.

However, as many people shared the secret this time. He can guarantee that he will not talk much with Lu Yuewu and Rosie. But what about Eliza? She has leaked part of it, and it is hard to guarantee that she will not say more. It can be seen that she loves her father deeply and has an affair with Oleph. Women always inadvertently reveal information. Brand and his companions made him less confident and more likely to become the source of the disaster. They may easily share secrets with others for an important promotion, for a large amount of money, and for escape from someone.

The golden scroll is in his hand, so he will live in a house called "Hidden Worry" every day. He has to have a headache, be nervous and guard against anyone around him. No one in the world is holy, and the world lives for itself. I just hope that they can keep the secret for a longer time, so that we are invincible. Leo said his wish in his heart.