The Mysterious World Under Steampunk

"Have you done all the experiments mentioned above?" Staff put down the manuscript in his hand and asked Leo curiously.

"No." Leo gave an answer that surprised Staff, and then added: "I have only done some experiments, and the other part is from some manuscripts in your private library."

"Manuscript?" Stav was stunned, puzzled.

Leo explained: "When I was reading in your private library in the past two days, I found a manuscript in the hunter's decomposing prey skills and anatomy applications. The manuscript recorded more than a dozen experimental processes and results. I found that The experiments here are very consistent with some experiments I have done in the past, and it can even be said to be an extension of my experimental ideas, so I will carry out follow-up experimental procedures based on the contents of that experiment report and combined with some data from my past experiments. Although the content deduced in it is hypothetical, I can be sure that even if the same kind of experiment is carried out, the final result will definitely not have too many deviations."

"So it's that manuscript!" Stave's face showed a look of surprise.

The manuscript is some experimental notes recorded by his friend in the early years. That friend is also the guide of his organization, and now he has become one of the core members of the organization.

He remembered that the manuscript was the bait that this friend used in his early years to find like-minded people deliberately left in certain books, and there were seven copies of the same manuscript in his private library.

Later, after joining the organization, he and his friends no longer needed to use this method to find like-minded people, and those baits were no longer effective, but he never took those manuscripts away. See.

At this time, Leo said again: "I will bring this manuscript to Your Excellency. In addition to hoping to publish it, I also hope that Your Excellency can introduce the owner of that manuscript to me."

Staff was silent for a moment, then said, "Sorry, I can't promise you these two things."

Hearing this, Leo deliberately froze for a moment, with an incomprehensible expression, then looked thoughtfully at the various religious decorations in the reception room, smiled slightly mockingly, and said: "I Understood! Please forget my request just now." Following him, he got up and took the manuscript from Stave, and said, "Since your magazine does not want to publish it, please allow me to withdraw this manuscript."

After speaking, he turned and prepared to leave.

"Wait, Mr. Leo, please wait." Stave immediately stood up, called out to Leo, and quickly stepped forward to stop Leo.

Leo frowned feigning displeasure, took two steps back, showed a guarded look, and said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, what do you want to do?"

Staff also took a few steps back in a hurry, raised his hands, and said, "Mr. Leo, you misunderstood. I have nothing to you. Please listen to my explanation."

Leo was silent for a while, and said, "Please explain! I'll listen."

"We are completely different from the place you came from. The place you came from will not be affected by the church, but we are under the influence of the church all the time, so when we think about things, we must consider the church's influence." Otherwise, there will be some things that no one wants to see.” Stave turned to Leo very seriously, and said: “Your Excellency’s manuscript involves too many taboo contents, so much that it has already been surpassed. The bottom line set by the church is that it is no exaggeration to say that any church of true God can use your manuscript as evidence to classify you as a heretic. If my magazine publishes this manuscript, you should be able to guess what will happen Bar?"

Leo didn't respond, but his vigilance relaxed.

Staff continued: "At that time, you may be able to leave by boat and return to your motherland, but what about us locals? It is no exaggeration to say that even I may not be able to escape the punishment of the church. Anyone who has seen Anyone who wrote this manuscript will be regarded as a heretic, and here, all heresies have only one result, and anyone with a little bit of conscience will not agree to publish your manuscript."

Leo showed a puzzled look, and asked: "Since the church is so strict, why are there places like colleges? I remember that many experiments in colleges are also taboos of the church..."

Staff explained: "It is true that some experiments and ideas of some scholars in the academy can be regarded as taboos of the church, but if you think about it carefully, have those taboo experiments and ideas appeared outside the high walls of the academy? For example, your anatomy The content of the class has caused such a big sensation in the academy, but have you heard about it from other ordinary people outside the academy?"

Leo was silent, but there was a thoughtful look on his face.

Staff said with a serious expression: "In the past, the church's imprisonment on thought and academics was a thousand times more severe than it is now. Later, several sages used their extraordinary wisdom and ability in the high wall built by the church to help us People have won some living space, and we don’t want this stable living space to be broken because of certain things, so not only will I not publish your manuscript, I’m afraid other people will also not publish your manuscript.”

Leo's expression gradually softened, and he sighed helplessly, and said, "Don't you guys feel aggrieved? This feels like being raised by the church?"

"Captivity?" Stav was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Did you know? The owner of the manuscript you saw once used the same words to describe the relationship between us and the church now, but he added later. In other words, he said captivity is relative, one moment we may look like we are captive by the church, but the next moment it may become our captive church.”

Leo also smiled, and said: "This person is very interesting, I am looking forward to getting to know this gentleman more and more," he asked again, "I can understand the fact that the manuscript cannot be published, but why? Your Excellency would not like to introduce me to this gentleman?"

Staff smiled wryly, and said, "It's not that I don't want to introduce you to him, but that I can't see him now." He hesitated for a while, then seemed to have made some major decision He asked, "Mr. Leo, are you interested in joining a secret organization with progressive ideas?"

"A secret organization of progressive thought?" Leo was stunned for a moment, then looked around, and said, "Mr. Stave, don't you think it's a bit out of character for you to suddenly ask me such a question in a place like the Holy Prayer House?" ?"

Staff signaled Leo not to worry, and said with a slight hint: "The place is indeed not suitable, but you don't have to worry, talking about this topic here may make people feel weird, but the safety is far better than in other places. place to talk about such topics.”

Hearing this, Leo pretended to be contemplative, as if he was seriously thinking about Stuff's proposal. After a while, he said slowly, "Can I know the owner of the manuscript by joining the secret organization you mentioned?"

Staff shook his head and said, "I can't guarantee this, but I can be sure that only if you join, can you have contact with that gentleman."

Leo asked again: "What are the benefits of joining that organization? What are the disadvantages?"

Staff replied: "The advantage is that you can get in touch with more knowledge that is regarded as taboo by the church, and you will not be disturbed by the church. As for the downside? I can't find it yet, maybe you can find it. tell me."

"There are only advantages and no disadvantages? It doesn't sound so real." Leo looked at Stave and said, "Those underground churches of evil gods and heretics seem to use this method to recruit believers."

Hearing Leo's words, Stav couldn't laugh or cry, and then pointed to the surroundings, as if telling Leo, what a stupid church of evil gods would go to a place like the Holy Prayer House to recruit believers.

Although Leo's cautiousness made Staff a little unhappy, it also dispelled Stave's concerns, making him more sure that Leo's inspection period would end early, and it was right to recommend Leo to join the organization things.

At this moment, Leo thought about it again, and seemed to have made a decision, and asked, "What do I need to prepare to write?"

Staff shook his head, then pointed to the manuscript in Leo's hand, and said, "You're ready, all you need to do is wait for the result."

Leo didn't ask any more details about the secret organization that Stave said, because he knew very well that if he continued to ask, Stave would not reveal anything, but it would arouse Stave's suspicion and disgust, so he was watching After receiving Stave's hint, he handed the manuscript back to Stave, and then left the reception room after expressing that he expected to get a response as soon as possible.

After Leo left, Stav did not leave immediately, but re-read Leo's manuscript carefully, as if he was consolidating his determination to recommend it.

After re-reading the manuscripts on both sides, Stave also turned around and left the reception room, but he did not leave the Holy House of Prayer, but went directly to the office of the head of the Holy Prayer House, knocked on the door, and opened the door to leave after receiving a response When he went in, he saw that the only person in the room was Satos Gilman, the dean of the House of Prayers, and he said bluntly, "I want to use my power of recommendation to nominate a newcomer."

After hearing Stave's words, Sartos couldn't help being stunned, then seemed to think of something, with a slightly surprised look on his face, and asked in a deep voice: "The person you want to recommend came here to find you just now That Leo Dodd?"

"Yes." Stafford nodded.

"I remember that he has just started the probationary period, and he needs at least five years of probation and ten missions before he can be qualified to join the organization." Satos said with a serious expression: "You recommend him now, do you want to Do you want to use your special recommendation right?"

"Yes." Stafford replied earnestly.

Satos said slightly puzzled: "If I remember correctly, last time Master Rogers was willing to exchange his treasures in exchange for your recommendation right to recommend his apprentices to join the organization after the last death mission, but you didn't agree. , causing Master Rogers' apprentice to die in the final mission. Master Rogers has been brooding over this matter until now, but now you are willing to take out this precious special right to recommend a foreigner who has just met for a short time, I really wonder if your brain has been tampered with, "

When Staff heard this, he couldn't help but rolled his eyes at Satos, then directly handed the manuscript to Satos, and said, "After reading this, you will know why I recommend him."

Satos took the manuscript with a little curiosity, and then flipped through it. At first, his attitude was still casual. He didn't think there would be anything in the manuscript that would surprise him, but as he After seeing the following hypothetical experiments and deduction data, the expression on his face gradually became serious, and after reading it once, he read it again more seriously for the second time.

In the middle, someone came to remind Satos that it was time to meet with a certain church archbishop, but Satos did not take his eyes off the manuscript, but postponed the meeting time without hesitation.

After reading it carefully for the second time, Satos put down the manuscript, and then asked Staff seriously, "Did you show him the master's experimental materials?"

Stav rolled his eyes at Satos again, and said, "Do you think I will have the materials for those experiments?"

Satos hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said, "That's right, let's not talk about you, even if I don't have these materials." Then, he said doubtfully: "Could it be that he has completed the above-written information like the master? Those experiments?"

"No, his ability is more exaggerated than you imagined." Stave stepped forward to flip through the manuscript, pointed out several places on the manuscript, and said, "This, this, this, and the process and data of these experiments They were all imagined by him through deduction."

Afterwards, Staff seriously described how Leo accidentally discovered a certain manuscript in the book, and then deduced the experiments and data recorded in the manuscript through the manuscript and some experiments he had done before.

After listening to Stave's words, Sartos was stunned for a long time before saying: "If what you said is true, then he is indeed worthy of a special right to recommend," he said, looking down at the manuscript again , muttering to himself: "Maybe, he is another master."

Staff said: "I'm not sure about this, but judging by his current ability, he is definitely qualified to enter the inner circle."

"In this case, then I agree..." Sartos was about to respond to Stave's request when someone knocked on the office door. He frowned and pressed the manuscript in his hand under a book. Then let the people outside come in.

The person who opened the door was a heretic hunter wearing a heretic hunting team. Judging from the robes on the opponent, this hunter should be a high-ranking captain.

I saw that he came in and looked at Staff, then walked directly to the desk, handed a document in his hand to Satos, and then turned and walked out of the room.

And Satos did not continue the topic just now, but picked up the document on the table and flipped through two pages quickly, with a look of surprise on his face, then turned his head to look at Staff, and put the document in his hand The documents were handed over.