Alien Knights

Huggins temporarily left Muxi Town.

He left in such a hurry that he didn't even leave a word.

When parting, Todd didn't ask or stop him. He knew exactly where the man was going and what he was going to do.

A cruel lie told several years ago has to be explained; a scar that has not healed for a long time needs to be repaired with heart.

The priest stood at the entrance of the town, watched the man go further and further, sighed and planned to turn back, but saw Alfonso De Cavo standing not far away.

The knight's iron mask covered his face, making it impossible to see his expression. But from the look in his eyes, Todd could guess that the other party was seeking an explanation from himself.

"Has Huggins ever told you he's a xenomorph?"

Alfonso nodded: "As early as when we were apprentice knights, he told me about this as a friend, but I didn't believe that he was the "devil's posthumous son" in the church's mouth, so I promised to keep it a secret for him."

Todd asked again: "Then do you know that when he left his wife and daughter by "fake death", he was worried that the alien ability would hurt them?"

The knight nodded again: "He also told me about this a few months ago. But in fact, before he "feigned his death", I heard some rumors that someone secretly reported his identity as a xenogeneic to the church... I saw his palm, and you liberated him from the curse of the xenogeneic?"

Todd was stunned, thought for a moment, and then said to the knight: "I turned him into a 'successor'..."

Before the words fell, a sword light flashed.

Alfonso's great sword rested on the priest's chest.

Todd's eyelids didn't even blink. His next sentence stunned the angry knight, and the weapon in his hand slowly dropped to the ground.

"I found a way to stop the mutation of the 'Heir'."

Alfonso shook his head in disbelief, raised his sword again, and his tone was full of doubts: "Tell me, you have a solution to a problem that has not been solved for hundreds of years?!"

"Before me, there was another person who prevented the "successor" mutation. That person was the alchemist Sutherland, but I summarized and improved the plan on the basis of him."

Seeing that the priest's expression did not seem to be fake, the knight put away his sword, turned around, and said, "I believe everything you said first, and I will continue to stay here and watch all this. If what you said is true..."

Todd's next words made Alfonso put down his raised footsteps again, and his body turned back stiffly.

"Master Dekavo, have you thought about taking off those keel bones under the armor?" 』

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On the way back to the laboratory, Todd had a new research goal in mind.

The two "keel" parasites on Alfonso's body, one male and one female, are really excellent combat armor. The hardness is similar to steel, and the ductility is similar to springs. It can enhance the strength, agility and jumping ability of the human body like a metal exoskeleton, and the surface of the parasite also has the ability to insulate heat and absorb flames.

If you can take off the knight's "Parasite Armor" and study it carefully, you may be able to find important discoveries in terms of protective materials.

But first, we need to devise a plan to get rid of the parasite...

Todd, who was walking on the road while thinking, suddenly heard noisy voices in his ears. When he looked up, he was startled by the scene in front of him.

A large group of residents gathered at the door of the church, chattering about something.

The deacon, who is in charge of the daily affairs of the church, loudly maintained order, but it seemed that the effect was not good.

The appearance of the priest made these people feel as excited as chicken blood. Todd stepped forward and inquired carefully. This group of people originally wanted to change the ownership of the sacred bone, but the registered price made him terrified.

The price of a holy bone is actually only 70 Bronze Stars now, and some people even sell it if they are willing to pay 60 Bronze Stars. It's only been four weeks since the end of the "tea party", and the price of holy bones has dropped by one-third.

Aware of the development of the matter, it began to deviate from the normal track. In order to maintain the stability of the price of the relic, Todd had to explain to everyone in the chapel again, the operation method and profit time of the "Music Mutual Aid Fund". It's a pity that these people in front of them couldn't listen at all, and they clamored for a deal.

In desperation, the priest had no choice but to re-register the group in front of him.

Sending off the last pair of traders who changed ownership of the relics, the sun has set above the western horizon.

Todd put down the pen in his hand, looked at the new batch of change records in the record book, buried his face in his hands in frustration, and sighed deeply.

Originally, he thought that relying on his fame and religious influence, the "Muxi Mutual Aid Fund" would go smoothly this time, but he didn't expect that in less than a month, people's suspicion and distrust had reached such a serious level.

"Todd..."

A weak voice came from the door.

Xunsheng saw clearly who it was, and there was a little smile on his face.

Wearing a nun's attire, Karin poked her head in, her face full of worry and sorrow.

"Have you forgotten what I told you?"

A mature and lazy female voice came from behind Karin, grabbing the back of the girl's neck with one hand.

Karin immediately changed her words: "Father..."

Rachel walked into the room, sat across from Todd, glanced at the densely packed records in the register, and said with a smile: "Aren't you going to consider getting rid of the rule that 'each person can only buy ten holy bones'? I can take back the holy bones in the hands of these people at the original price~"

Todd frowned and looked at the other party. The more he looked, the more he felt that the smile of the head of the nun in front of him really looked like the little fox in the animation film and television of the previous life. Suddenly remembered a certain possibility, he leaned forward and asked in a low voice: "These people... could it be you who found them..."

Rachel curled her mouth and made a look of being wronged: "My God! I have never done such a thing!"

At this time, Karin also chimed in and said, "Sister Rachel and I have been together these days, and I can testify that she has never done anything bad!"

Todd squinted at the latter, rolled his eyes and shook his head, secretly complaining in his heart.

"You stupid girl, what kind of proof do you need? Even if you are sold to the market by human traffickers, you will definitely help bargain. 』

"Instead of thinking that someone else is doing something bad, why don't you look at the things in front of you? Maybe you can find some new clues." Seeing Rachel tap the register with his smooth fingers, Todd carefully checked the register. Looking at it this way, he really saw something strange.

Most of the sellers of holy relics are wealthy people, such as shopkeepers, street vendors, traders, etc.; while the buyers are mostly poor people, such as fishermen, artisans, craftsmen, etc.

After a little thought, Todd understood why.

Those businessmen in Muxi Town have enough funds to buy holy bones directly at the "tea party", but they value too much wealth, which makes them impatient with the delayed return; and those producers and processors, due to lack of funds, need to discuss with each other before they can pool money to buy holy bones at the "tea party", lagging behind the former in terms of timing. But now, the latter, who values ​​faith more than wealth, is naturally willing to "take over" when the former gives up the relic.

Seeing Todd's concentration on thinking, Rachel supported the edge of the table with both hands, and leaned towards him, her rosy lips approached the other's ear, and what she said surprised the priest: "Whoever believes in me will have eternal life, isn't that very good~"

Todd raised his head, and with difficulty moved his gaze from her "gathering peaks" to her face.

There is only one thought in my mind.

This woman really looks like a little fox when she smiles...