Secret: I, the hermit, want to make progress too much

Chapter 88 Goodbye Tingen, hello Backlund [Fifth update]

On the street, Klein was hesitating to see his family and, like Roy, say a final farewell to them.

At this time, he heard a phantom prayer.

Is someone reading their honorary name?
Who!

The corner of Klein's mouth twitched, then he looked around, quickly entered a coffee shop and entered the bathroom.

After walking four steps backward and reaching the gray fog, he saw Derrick the Sun praying in the room.

He quickly pulled the other person up.

After arriving on the gray fog, Derrick said quickly.

"Mr. Fool, I would like to ask for help from you or the Hanged Man or the Hermit. I will give you the corresponding reward afterwards."

"That's the problem I'm having."

"The elder Lovia mentioned earlier has suddenly become normal recently. She used to be irritable and secretly crazy, but now she has learned to say hello."

"I feel like something happened to her, so I've been keeping an eye on her lately, but she saw her tonight, what should I do?"

My advice is to run.

Klein secretly thought.

A shepherd suddenly changes from crazy to normal. Either he becomes more crazy or encounters an evil god, neither of which is a good thing.

of course.

Little Sun has nowhere to run.

He slanders.

The Fool clasped his fingers lightly, and two crimson rays of light dispersed.

after a while.

Two figures arrived at the gray mist.

"Mr. Hanged Man, Mr. Hermit."

"My suggestion about your problem is to report it to the chief."

said the Hanged Man.

Klein leaned back a little, agreeing with it from the bottom of his heart.

indeed.

Reporting first is definitely safer than making decisions yourself.

Roy was a little nervous, but he quickly calmed down his emotions and ensured that his emotions would not be reflected in the astral body.

Then, he said seriously: "First of all, I don't think you need to worry so much, but if you must report it, my suggestion is that you go to the chief to show it off."

"what?"

Derrick, Alger and Klein were stunned at the same time.

Fortunately.

Mr. Fool did not make a sound of surprise, but was shocked in his heart, suspecting that Roy had taken the wrong medicine today.

"Mr. Hermit, your suggestion will reveal our greatest secret."

The Hanged Man said dissatisfiedly.

Derrick didn't agree with it either.

Roy smiled and said: "Have you ever thought that in your opinion, something is wrong with Elder Lovia turning from crazy to normal, but in the eyes of the chief, there is actually something wrong with you as well."

"Huh? Why?"

Derrick was puzzled.

But Alger opened his eyes slightly, and then fell silent for a moment.

because……

There is no sun potion formula in Silver City.

Even if Derrick can evade it and say that he got it from an outside risk, he will still be suspected by the leaders above.

Their leader is definitely a wise man, otherwise Silver City would not be able to persist to this day.

"The Sun" has obtained an unknown formula, and it is as eye-catching as Elder Lovia, and may even be suspected more than Elder Lovia.

not to mention.

Sometimes, people who have contact with the outside world are incompatible with their local peers.

"I don't know you very well, but I know that you have received help from the outside world. You must be different from the past now."

Roy smiled and said, "If your chief is qualified, then your danger level will be higher than that of Elder Lovia, because she is just the madness caused by the sequence, but what about you?"

"I……"

Derrick opened his mouth, but was finally speechless.

He couldn't refute.

It turns out that in the eyes of the chief, he is also an abnormal person.

"Indeed, I didn't take this into consideration and it was my mistake."

"The Hanged Man" apologizes.

A report from an untrusted person is less likely to be believed by the higher authorities.

"As a leader, he will definitely notice it earlier than you do, so if you are just worried about Elder Lovia, then there is no need to worry."

Roy said respectfully upward, "But if you are worried about your own safety, you can choose the latter option, provided you obtain Mr. Fool's permission."

The ball was kicked back to the Fool.

Klein was numb.

How do you want me to answer!

however.

He cannot think about it for too long. This will make the fool appear worried and afraid, which will damage his character as a fool.

In the blink of an eye, he took a deep breath.

do not care.

Go for it, Stud!
He chuckled and said, "Don't worry. If necessary, you can reveal the existence of the Tarot Society to your chief, but only to him."

"Mr. Merciful Fool, thank you for your tolerance!"

Derrick was overjoyed.

I am saved!
He quickly prepared to leave, but when he thought of the rewards for the two of them, he immediately said: "Two gentlemen, thank you very much for your help. Well, I don't know what you need?"

Little Sun, how can you say that!

Klein was helpless.

Roy raised his lips slightly and said, "I don't know much about the situation there, and I don't particularly want anything right now. Can I store it first?"

"of course can."

Derrick did not hesitate.

Alger also said, "I'll keep it too."

……

"Lovia's normalization made Little Taiyang panic."

"Too."

"Everyone would be a little scared if they didn't know."

Roy wanted to laugh.

but.

Lovia probably wouldn't do anything to Little Yang. He proposed to let Little Yang have a showdown. On the one hand, he really needed a "showdown" to eliminate the influence on him.

On the other hand, it would not be a good thing for the Tarot Society for Little Sun to enter that cell——

Amon is over there.

Although there is a high probability that Amon will be found in Silver City, it would be good to be discovered later.

I hope Lovia can act cautiously, otherwise he will have to give up his plan to help the other party.

He didn't want to run into Amon.

It would be really bad luck to be targeted by Amon.

Roy returned to reality, wondering whether to inform Mr. Gawain, but after thinking for a moment, he gave up the dangerous idea.

Gawain's side is too close to the Black Iron Bar.

After waiting for Backlund, we can tell him through the channels of Hyde and Becky that it is better to forget it now.

Roy packed his things and went out to buy some daily necessities, including a suitcase.

In the afternoon, Klein came back and looked at Roy deeply.

I can tell.

He was quite resentful.

No wonder.

Dear Mr. Fool, it must feel uncomfortable to be put in this position, but there is no other way, this is the best choice.

As a hermit in the Tarot Club, I actually have to consider the thoughts of my "boss".

What a conscientious person!
Roy chuckled in his heart. After packing his things, he returned to the hall and glanced at Klein and Dunn, who was still awake.

"Go back and watch?"

"Ah."

Klein nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "They didn't go out. I sneaked into the room in the building opposite and quietly watched them from the opposite window."

He gradually lost his ability to speak.

Roy was silent for a moment and said: "At least everyone is still there, and those who have passed away are even more miserable."

"Yes, so I will definitely settle the score with Lanerwus!"

Klein's eyes were firm, "Roy, you go first, I will go to Backlund within a week at the latest."

"When you say goodbye, don't forget to call me Green."

Roy smiled and said, "There's no need to give it away tomorrow, otherwise we might both be caught together."

"Haha."

Klein smiled, then gradually fell silent.

Coincidentally.

Damn it Ince!
Fortunately, he was already dead, and he died in a shattered state, and all his final strength was used by the captain.

This is already the best result.

……

The next day, after bidding farewell to Mr. Azik who came to see him off, Roy stopped by and bought a newspaper, then watched the whole journey into the station.

Newspapers and books are among the few pastimes in this era.

He opened the newspaper and his eyes suddenly froze.

The newspaper headlines read——

"Construction of the Roy Green Welfare Home has begun and will be completed within three months at the earliest..."

Above is an advertisement for a welfare home.

The Church of Steam moved very quickly. In just two days, they had completed the preliminary work of site selection and construction, and were now starting to recruit workers and advertise.

Hope they can really do a good job.

Without Lanie, Mrs. Traore might be sad for a while, but she wouldn't lose her life.

Roy looked out the window.

Everything in Tingen gradually faded away through the window, and finally disappeared completely at the end.

"Goodbye, Tingen."

……

"Hello, Backlund."

The capital of all capitals has appeared before our eyes.

Roy looked at it from a distance. The boundless thick fog shrouded the area where the steam locomotive passed. It was almost impossible to see the outside situation beyond a certain distance.

This completely dissipated his intention to enjoy the scenery.

"Sorry, give me a moment, give me a moment!"

Roy looked forward and saw a figure quickly shuttled through the crowd. Her figure was very flexible and not tall, so others could get through as long as they raised their hands slightly.

The two strong men at the back were different.

They are very strong, and even if everyone gives in, their speed of squeezing through is still incomparable.

After a while, the girl disappeared without a trace.

Roy got out of the car, stretched his waist, then his face froze, and then he sighed helplessly.

Backlund...

I really taught myself a lesson as soon as I got off the bus.

He walked out of the station and used the divination staff to find clues about his wallet. He followed it all the way and finally came to an alley.

"4 sulers? So poor?"

"He looks very well-dressed and looks like a relatively wealthy scholar. How can he only have so little money?"

Two men's voices sounded in the alley.

The woman said angrily: "Do you think I hid the money?" "No, no, how can I? I just thought, well, does he have another wallet?"

Strong men are afraid of women.

The woman said angrily: "That has nothing to do with us. We can't go back and steal again!"

"Sister, I still have a lot of other wallets, so it's okay to put them all together."

Another person laughed.

The three of them were chatting when a voice sounded.

"Actually, the money is all in the suitcase, so it's normal that you can't get it. Otherwise, how about you return the money to me and I let you go?"

"Who?"

They looked in response.

I saw a man wearing a black formal suit and a silk hat come out and took off his hat.

Then, an invisible hand appeared and took the wallet from the short girl's hand.

"Although it doesn't cost much, there are some more valuable things inside, so I can't give it to you."

Roy held his wallet and smiled.

The legs and feet of the two men became weak, and they knelt on the ground with a thud.

They were obviously the two strong men responsible for chasing on the train, but seeing Roy's ghost-like methods, they were not tough at all.

Surrender directly.

"Sir, spare your life! We are just following orders, and she is the messenger of the Lord!"

Both of them pointed at the "eldest sister's head".

The woman's face turned blue and white, then she quickly turned around and ran to the station behind.

She is fast.

Judging from the color of the etheric body, she must not be an ordinary person, otherwise she would not be able to control two big men with her small body.

Roy glanced at them quickly and picked up the coins they had gathered on the ground.

"Give them your wallet back."

"Yes Yes--"

The two strong men kowtowed repeatedly.

Roy walked forward slowly.

The banknotes totaled about 8 pounds 10 soles.

This trip was rewarding.

He took out the pendant and started tracking the woman——

The other party has stolen his wallet, so using the term "where can I meet the person who stole my wallet" as a divination can also find traces of the other party.

The two strong men looked at each other, not daring to say a word.

After Roy slowly disappeared from sight, they sat down with a pop, took a few breaths, and picked up all the wallets with trembling legs and feet.

"Duggan, what should I do?"

"Also, as the gentleman said, let's return the wallet, otherwise..."

The strong man named Duggan swallowed, "He looks untouchable. He might be a mage who can release magic in story books."

"Similar to Sister Tou?"

"She deserves it too?"

Duggan curled his lips disdainfully, "She is just a little more skilled and a better thief. She is not from the same world as Mr. Mage."

of course.

Neither are they.

The two sighed, bent down to pick up their wallets, and a figure jumped down.

"Where are you going to take my loot?"

"Eldest Sister" said with a bit of anger in her voice, "You guys are so loyal! Let's cooperate, I provide the technology and you contribute, but then you sell me out when you meet someone?"

The two of them looked up, their faces turned pale, and their lips trembled when they looked at her.

"Are you afraid now?"

"Eldest Sister" sneered, holding a rough dagger in her hand.

"It's too late! From now on, you are you and I am me. Anyway, I have skills and no one can starve to death."

"Miss, at least we are destined, please introduce yourself."

A voice suddenly sounded from behind her.

She turned back stiffly——

The gentleman arrived behind her at some point, holding a very delicate pistol in his hand.

Finished!

Her mind went blank, and she fully understood that she had kicked the iron plate firmly this time.

"Sir, my name is Tilly."

"Very well, Tilly, they are going to kindly return the wallet. They may not have time to accompany you, so why don't we go have a drink over there."

"Yes, sir, I would be happy to."

Tilly smiled stiffly.

Facts have proven that guns are still the most effective and threatening weapon against untrained people.

Especially within seven steps, it is accurate and fast!

Sour Fruit Cafe.

"Sir, this is the best coffee shop here, but it may not suit your identity..."

"No, it fits perfectly, and as you can see, I only have 4 soles in my wallet."

Roy smiled slightly.

"Dear sir, although I stole money, I have never killed anyone. Please...please let me go."

After hearing this, Tilly lowered her head and begged for mercy.

The previous experience made her give up the idea of ​​​​escape completely.

A mysterious mage!

She had only heard of these mysterious abilities from sailors who told stories in some bars. Her abilities as a thief were not worth mentioning in their eyes.
"If you satisfy my little curiosity, I don't mind letting you live."

Roy smiled and took a sip of coffee, "You have good skills. Did you practice it yourself?"

"The ability to steal? This..."

Tilly looked at Roy carefully, with a hesitant look on her face. When she saw Roy frowning slightly, she immediately said, "No, yes! There is practice, but I haven't learned it seriously. I just know how to do it by watching others steal it."

A born thief?
Roy was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing, suddenly becoming curious.

"What's your last name?"

"Drum, sir, my last name is Drum."

Tilly said.

Roy was thoughtful.

"Where are your parents?"

"Too."

She answered, "My parents were originally from Intis. They were crew members. Once the ship crashed, they wandered to Backlund and became workers."

"and after?"

"I don't know. He disappeared. This happens often to Backlund. We don't know where the workers died."

Tilly said it in an understatement, but her eyes couldn't help showing a hint of sadness, "No one will care because there are too many people who need to work, especially in recent years."

"Didn't you think about going to investigate?"

Roy Road.

Tilly was silent for a moment, and finally whispered: "I can't find it. I was only nine years old at the time, and the police didn't care if I reported the crime."

Roy played with the pendant, muttered something in a low voice, and then looked thoughtful.

His mysterious behavior made Tilly's heart beat faster.

On the one hand it's fear.

In addition...

She suddenly realized that maybe the other party didn't want to kill her.

If you want to kill her, there is no need to go to such trouble and waste money on a glass of juice and coffee.

This may be an opportunity!
If he could be with a mysterious mage, he would have a worry-free life in the South District.

"Do you need any help? I can do it! Sir, as long as you let me go, I can do anything!"

"You're really smart."

Roy smiled.

He really didn't want to do anything to her.

It was normal for a place like Backlund to have many pickpockets and thieves. He didn't realize it at the time, mainly because there was nothing else in his wallet except the 4 soli.

and.

In this way, you can just catch the other person and let her do things for you——

People like them know the streets and geographical location of an area best.

Tilly laughed at herself: "Otherwise you wouldn't talk nonsense to me."

He had a divination just now.

What the other party said was true. Besides, the woman in front of him was not an extraordinary person, nor was she a half-thief.

She is just plain smart and talented.

of course.

It may also be that her ancestors were Extraordinary in the Thief Path, but her generation has basically no ability in this area, but some talents are still hereditary.

Such as a pair of skillful hands.

Very suitable for thieves, but unfortunately there is a problem with this method——

It is easy to encounter Amon when you reach the mid-to-high sequence.

Roy smiled lightly and said, "What do you think you can do for me?"

"Sir, if possible, I can do the job of a maid. I will try my best to do whatever you ask me."

Tilly's eyes suddenly became eager.

The man in front of her was the most mysterious and powerful being she had ever seen!

She doesn't want to miss it.

“I really needed someone who knew the area.”

Roy said with a smile.

"Sir, no one knows everything here better than me in the South District of Backlund. Get on the public carriage and walk straight down the street to St. Hilary's Church."

Tilly introduced, "Go northwest from here and there is a church of the Mother Earth. I have been hiding there. The priest inside is a very good person."

Then, she talked about several streets, including the gang forces in this area, and she explained them clearly.

Rats have their own ways.

She knows the streets and alleys of the South District better than anyone else. She knows where there is a lot of traffic, where there are a lot of rich people, and where you can hide safely.

Roy was satisfied.

Because this information is very useful to him, and many of them cannot even be bought with money.

This female thief is a talent!
He smiled and said, "It seems you are indeed familiar with this place."

"Of course, this is a necessary quality for a thief."

Tilly answered calmly and proudly.

Roy smiled and said: "You can rent a house for me. I will give you 3 sulers as a reward. If the house you recommend really satisfies me, I can give you another 5 sulers."

He put down the remaining three sulers.

The female thief begged: "Sir, I can do a lot of things for you, please take me in."

"You can turn to me because you are strong, or you can leave me because the enemy is stronger."

Roy's eyes were indifferent.

Tilly's eyes dimmed and she stretched out her hand towards the three Sulers.

"Yes."

"First of all, help me find a suitable house. Finding a house is very troublesome. I need a landlord who is good-natured, easy to get along with, and not too nosy. Money is not an issue."

Roy said magnanimously——

The South District is not a wealthy area, so no matter how high the price is, it will not be too expensive.

Tilly immediately said: "If you don't mind, you can rent on Rose Street near Harvest Church. I know a lady rented out a house recently."

"Okay, take me to have a look."

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