Shadow Apostle

Pocket watches completely defy common sense in physics.

Once a normal pocket watch is shaken, it should make a pendulum movement along a plane.

However, the angle of the pocket watch at this time is off.

It's like the pendulum is tilted in a certain direction.

Horst also looked at the deflected pendulum with a strange expression.

It's an amazing feeling.

The soul seems to have established a connection with something intangible and indescribable.

Following this vague connection, the pocket watch kept deflecting in a certain direction.

With every shock, Horst would feel that something was being sucked out of his soul.

Just like every time I retreat into the shadows.

Probably this is the spiritual power mentioned in the literature.

Horst opened his eyes suddenly: "Succeeded."

Bruno smiled and pointed at the pocket watch: "As you move, the deflection direction of the pendulum will also change. As for the accuracy, it all depends on your understanding of the mystery and your luck. I heard that you have very good luck, Mystery I really like being close to you, and the effect will definitely be great.”

Horst laughed dryly and said: "I think you meant something else, but I decided to forgive you. Also, thank you, this technique is very useful."

Bruno lifted his hat and nodded, smiling gently.

"Toot, toot."

Monica suddenly blew a whistle.

Standard configuration for police officers in the Hall of Justice.

The dozens of police stationed outside immediately narrowed the area, and two carriages came over from other streets.

Two men in black jumped out of the car. They were the two priests from the Justice Church who were seconded to support yesterday.

"Everyone, mission change."

"Yes, sir."

"Ten people will stay and continue to blockade the perimeter of Warehouse No. 4, waiting for the transportation personnel to arrive at the scene. The candidates will be assigned by the commander of the Hall of Justice."

"yes."

"The rest are ready for battle and are ready to fight at any time."

"All vehicles gather in front of the door."

"Julian, Bonnie, the special equipment vehicles are ready for final inspection to ensure that the special equipment can be used normally."

"Yes, police officer." The person who answered was a man and a woman, two priests from the Just Church.

"Police Portland, report on the completion of the order just now."

"Sir, the sewers have been inspected and three excavation holes were found."

"Very well, everyone, now execute."

After giving the order simply, Monica turned around and said to Horst: "It's your turn."

"ha?"

Horst looked at Monica in a daze.

Monica glared at him and pointed to the pocket watch in his hand: "Whether to track through the sewer or push through the ground is up to you to decide now."

"Monica, wait a minute." Bruno suddenly looked at the busy people around him in confusion, "I remember that you didn't lead a team to hunt down the cultists? How come you found these victims' relics and you have to continue chasing them? .”

"Found it by following the clues of Bastet's follower."

"Unexpectedly, it was the cultists who found a breakthrough for us, but is it okay for you to mobilize the team without orders?"

"Yes." Monica glanced at Horst, but said without asking any questions: "The cat was not caught in the end. Now Horst has finally found a valuable clue. Once the news is revealed to him, If it is revealed to the human-faced rat, if the other party transfers immediately, the last clue will be cut off. Now there are five awakened ones concentrated here. In a short period of time, it is impossible to mobilize stronger combat power. Now, if we don’t fight with the fastest speed If the other party engages in battle, it may be difficult to find a second chance. And I am not acting without permission. When I invited you over just now, I already sent someone to notify the old lady."

"She approved?"

"We also sent Julian and Bonnie with special equipment to guard against the Bastet cultist who is hiding somewhere."

"Then I will obey the order."

"What about you, Horst." Monica stared at Horst with burning eyes.

"Let's go and take a look first. You are the professional in frontal combat, but I think there is a chance of winning. Besides, according to your wishes, you also brought a secret weapon."

Monica nodded.

"Then chase after them and give them a surprise." Horst looked down at the pocket watch in his hand and said, "My sensor indicates that the target is still some distance away."

"Can't chase through the sewer?"

"I'm afraid it's impossible. The sewers are full of twists and turns, but the mysterious guidance seems to only point in the general direction, and it's a straight line without any turns."

Monica bit her lip and frowned, feeling her head swell: "Wouldn't it be more complicated to walk from the ground? If it takes too much time, I'm afraid the cat will rush ahead to report the news."

"I guess the problem is not big, and I don't think the cat may report the news." Horst pressed his forehead, and the mental consumption was acceptable, "I have a method that should be able to find their location quickly. Get in the car first, and then bring me a map of Mingyue City."

"ready to go."

Monica waved her hand and led Horst and Bruno onto the first carriage. When Horst got on the carriage, he noticed that the two Justice Christians, Julian and Bonnie, consciously entered a carriage that was obviously thicker. in the carriage.

Behind him, dozens of police officers in plain clothes crowded into several large carriages one after another, leaving only the blockade personnel guarding Warehouse No. 4.

"Go straight down Spencer Street."

As soon as they got into the car, Horst gave an explanation, and then Monica sat next to him and personally helped him hold the map.

The Watcher's carriage was incomparable to the Burnt family's carriage. Not to mention there was no table, not even a sofa. Monica could only stretch her long legs and prop the map on her lap.

Horst really only looked at the map and the pocket watch in his hand. From time to time he looked up at the street outside the window. After observing for a while, he gestured with his stick and drew a straight line on the map.

"I learned an interesting technique called the three-point positioning method in a certain environment before." Horst knocked on the front window of the car and shouted to the driver, "Just find an intersection and turn right."

"Huh?" Monica tilted her head and looked at Horst. For some reason, there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"I don't think three o'clock is safe, so I plan to expand it to five o'clock. You see, this is the second line."

"Hey, this is indeed an interesting positioning technique." Bruno watched Horst's operation with interest, "As long as the opponent does not move and the direction of the mysterious guidance is correct, the location can be marked on the map very quickly. , there is no need to go round and round in the general direction. If you are interested in the future, I will introduce you to several magic salons. Although some people in them are ordinary people, they also have a deep understanding of mysterious techniques. They are called masters, and you might be able to learn some special skills from them."

Horst nodded and concentrated on drawing the third line. Although the three lines did not meet together on the map, they had already circled a small area.

"It should be within and outside this area." Horst finally breathed a sigh of relief, raised his head and said to Monica and Bruno, "As long as we use two more lines to locate, we can...ah~"

Before he finished speaking, a sharp pain suddenly erupted from his consciousness.

It was as if the body was torn into pieces in an instant.

Severe pain spread along every piece of skin and every nerve, mercilessly eroding his entire consciousness.

Let him let out a short scream unconsciously without any preparation.

Although he immediately gritted his teeth to hold back the cry, his teeth were already deeply embedded in the flesh of his lips. His forehead was soaked with cold sweat within a few seconds, and all the muscles in his body were trembling with severe pain.

"Horst."

Monica threw away the map immediately and quickly came over.

She had no idea what was going on with Horst. She wanted to grab Horst's arm with both hands, but she didn't dare to touch it easily.

Bruno was even more stunned on the spot and at a loss.

However, just when Monica was anxious, Horst's trembling suddenly stopped.

The color returned to his face, and he leaned back on the chair and gasped.

There was sweat all over his face and neck.

"It's okay, don't be nervous, I'm recovering."

Horst waved his hand to Monica and wiped the sweat from his face.

Monica breathed a sigh of relief, and now she felt her heart beating wildly, and asked, "What's going on?"

"I suddenly felt a sharp pain all over my body. Then I cut off this and it was fine."

As he spoke, Horst raised his hand, and the pendulum of his pocket watch had stopped swinging.

"It shouldn't be." Bruno looked at Horst's eyes from side to side, "I have never encountered a similar situation."

"I suspect something happened to Mr. William."

Bruno's face also darkened: "It is indeed possible that you sensed his current state through a mysterious connection."

"It has to be as soon as possible."

The three of them re-expanded the map.

There was no way to continue positioning now, but fortunately the three lines had already circled the approximate location. The convoy turned around and sped away towards the target location.

After looking at the map carefully, I discovered that the location was not far from the cross area where the train station was located. It was also the old city and there were indeed many abandoned underground spaces.

Unable to determine a very accurate location, the convoy stopped at the main sewer manhole cover in the target area. Without any instructions, the police following behind immediately began to disperse the approaching crowd and clear an open space.

"Bruno, you go check the special equipment first, I'm afraid they two don't know how to do it."

When Bruno got off the car and left, only Monica and Horst were left in the car.

Monica suddenly exerted force and pushed Horst down on the chair, with the sword pressed against his neck, showing a vicious expression.

"Damn it, Horst, tell me honestly, what exactly is your involvement with those cultists?"

"You're so suspicious today."

"Suddenly there."

“It’s okay to find the cultist’s hiding place at a glance, and even tell him the address of No. 4, Wine Red Street on the spot.”

"It just happens to have your neighbor's stuff in it."

"Even K and the others were affected by its illusion, but you are fine."

"You also said that the cat wouldn't report the news."

"Do you know how suspicious you are?"

"Do you know how dangerous it is to hang out with cultists? Do you know that once you are discovered, you will be wanted in all countries?"

"I can't ask you in front of others. Now, right away, immediately, please explain it to me clearly."

"I don't even need you to explain it to me. I just want you to tell me one sentence."

"You have nothing to do with those cultists."

"As long as you say this, I don't have to ask any questions about these doubts. I believe you have your own reasons and will continue to act according to the original plan."

"But if you don't even want to say this to me."

Horst tilted his head and gave a questioning look.

Monica gritted her teeth and said bitterly: "Then I will go in with you alone. I want to see with my own eyes how crazy you want to be."