Apostle of Cthulhu

"Let's get down to business," Tyler cleared his throat and pointed at the dishes in front of him, "Why don't you try it?"

Si Wei just smiled back and said, "Your daughter hasn't arrived yet, so I'm going to move the tableware first. Isn't it a bit against etiquette?"

"Uh... that's true." Seeing that Si Wei's words made sense, Tyler put down his hand just as he was about to pick up the knife and fork. The tense atmosphere just now disappeared. The two grown men just sat there, looking at each other, not knowing how to speak.

From Al's description at the beginning, Siwei thought that the Duke was a more serious and old-fashioned man, but a mature man who doted on his daughter. But now it seems... Duke Taylor is actually more easy-going than he thought, not so much. Perhaps because he acted too textbook-like, Duke Taylor was a little uncomfortable with his rigid rules.

After all, when invited by a duke, the guests usually obey the host. How could anyone be so anti-customer as Si Wei?

"But I personally feel that since Miss Ellorin left the table on her own and we have been waiting for so long, it is normal practice to enjoy the dinner after the agreed time. So... I take back what I just said." Si Wei He also knew how to adapt and directly changed his words.

Taylor nodded quickly, "Indeed, my daughter has this kind of character, so please be more tolerant of her."

As he spoke, he had already picked up his knife and fork.

"Of course, Miss Al also helps me a lot during the day." After Si Wei saw Taylor moving the tableware, he followed closely.

Dining in a high-end restaurant is different. Although you may not be able to tell how the food tastes, it gives you a feeling of superiority.

During the meal, Taylor asked: "My daughter hasn't caused any trouble to you, has she? You also know that her physique... may cause trouble to others."

Si Wei replied: "I have to say that Miss Al's other character is very endearing. Our apartment was already a little deserted, and her character added a lot of fun to us. Her mature character is also quite reliable. Helped us solve many problems. ”

Of course, the last sentence was a lie, and the only time the mermaid brain could be considered was an exchange of equal value.

But since he is in front of a father who dotes on his daughter, he must praise other people's daughters. It’s impossible to say that everything you say is shortcomings or that you don’t understand it at all, right?

"That's good," Taylor breathed a sigh of relief, "This child has been in that state since her mother died. Although I hate missionaries, she is my daughter after all."

Si Wei asked a very crucial matter, "Mr. Taylor, I would like to ask, when Miss Al's dual personality was discovered, was it after your wife passed away, or were there some signs before?"

Taylor was a little surprised when this issue was mentioned. After all, it is generally assumed that this condition occurs after the mother dies.

"Hmm...I don't remember clearly...but there was something different about this child when he was very young. I don't know how to describe it."

"Some differences? If you remember it, could you tell me about it?"

Taylor began to mobilize his memory, "Well...my wife and I have always been very busy, and usually let the maid at home take care of her. But for a while, the maid who took care of her became very lethargic, no matter how many times she was replaced, It was always like that...until my wife left, it basically didn’t happen.”

In other words, Al was actually a Sleeper before this?

Could it be that... Al is a born missionary?

Si Wei thought of something, "Mr. Taylor, why was your wife attacked by followers of the Pantheon? You are not the only Duke of the Salem Empire, right?"

Taylor smiled bitterly and said something that surprised even Si Wei, "My wife is a member of the CTHULHU expedition team."

Is Al’s mother a member of the expedition team?

At this time, Taylor added: "When she gave birth to Al, the expedition team had just disbanded."

The expedition team was disbanded, Al was born... Pantheon believers killed Al's mother... there must be some connection between this.

The expedition team was originally formed specifically for the Raleye Cultural Research Institute. Perhaps it was due to some influence on Al's mother that led to Al being born as a missionary, which also led to her eventual murder. .

Si Wei really wanted to ask something, but after all, this touched the pain deep in someone else's heart, and Si Wei didn't know how to ask for a while.

Taylor saw the confusion in his eyes and said calmly: "It doesn't matter, you can ask whatever you want, as long as it can help my daughter. I heard from Al, the reason why she is willing to talk to me tonight It’s because of you that we met.”

Automatically ignoring the nonsense behind Taylor, Si Wei asked: "After the expedition team was disbanded... did your wife... have any abnormalities? Or is she wearing something that you have never seen before?"

Taylor actually answered in the affirmative, "Yes, that is a pendant with the name of the Star Foundation on it."

Star Foundation! It’s the Star Foundation again!

Si Wei remembers that Alice’s parents were from the Star Foundation and were killed. The followers of the Pantheon Religion want to find the location of the Chaos Goddess believed in by the Star Foundation. Is the death of Al's mother also related to this matter?

So, is the power of Elna's natural gift also related to the Star Foundation?

Thinking of this, Si Wei felt more and more that the existence of the Star Foundation was particularly mysterious, but before he could think about it, Al pushed open the restaurant room and walked straight in.

"Dad, Si Wei." She called them both politely and sat next to Taylor, "Did you talk about anything?"

"Some trivial matters," Taylor changed the topic, "Al, I'd like to have a serious talk with you."

Al nodded, "I think so too. Professor Si Wei is here today and gave me some courage."

Si Wei was more concerned about where Al had gone just now than the rest of their conversation.

Taylor closed her mouth, preparing to listen to what her daughter had to say.

“I have been running away from the power of the gift for as long as I can remember, because I know that because of my mother, you hate missionaries, and under your influence, I also hate myself more and more.

“Over the years, I feel that my body is becoming less and less under my control, and I even have to drink red wine to suppress the awakening of another me... I feel like I am being replaced, which makes me very scared.

"I even wanted to let the other me become a missionary to find a solution to the problem. Fortunately, Professor Siwei realized the seriousness of the matter in time, so it did not lead to more serious consequences."

Taylor glanced at Si Wei, who just put down his knife and fork and dipped his mouth in a handkerchief.

"In the face of the 'unknown', escaping is not the way to solve the problem, so I figured it out. I don't want to go against natural selection, I want to go with nature. Since the 'unknown' has chosen me, I will climb to the Balem's Web to the top, and then cleanse me of all my faults.”

There was perseverance hidden in Al's eyes, "I know you have been tracking down the murderer of my mother all these years. I don't want to sit back and wait for death. I also want to avenge my mother... So, I will choose to become a missionary. Accept my second identity. No matter how much you hate missionaries, the established facts cannot be changed. I will only change the future."