The sun is high

Xiuge felt the strong enthusiasm of the young officer in front of him very clearly.

In the first few contacts, he had used his magic and the abilities of the Roots of Destiny to carefully confirm his mental state and the specific thoughts in his mind.

After careful consideration, he initiated an invitation on behalf of the Dawn Society and allowed the other party to participate in the current plan.

However, this does not mean that Shuge will completely trust the other party.

Although the task assigned to this young officer is actually not too difficult, in the current high-pressure environment, it is not enough to have a firm will and strong enthusiasm, although these two can greatly improve a person's performance. They are motivated when performing tasks, but sometimes, they may also produce some negative effects or even cause fatal omissions.

Therefore, when Xiuge handed over the Dawn Society badge to the other party, several hidden groups of magic rats immediately started monitoring and protecting them.

Prepare a backup plan in advance, and match this backup plan with another additional emergency plan... This way of thinking, like a matryoshka doll, has become Xiuge's instinctive habit. Fortunately, Xiuge can fully integrate these additional emergency plans. The tedious affairs are "entrusted" to their helpers, and the wills of the Ernst family are always somewhat idle on weekdays, and they are very happy to participate in such activities.

With enough insurance, even if this new member of the Dawn Society did make some mistakes, Shuge would have a way to make up for them.

Although until now, this young officer named Stepan has not shown many commendable flashes, today's St. Steele is able to strengthen his original identity under the heavy pressure and surveillance of the Black Sun Society. This belief is enough to impress Xiuge.

Those miners who returned to the mine also confirmed Shouge's judgment.

According to them, even in the past, Stepan's attitude towards the miners was very gentle and friendly. At certain times, he would even take risks and intercede on behalf of the miners in front of the association members. and exculpate.

What is sad is that this kindness, which was not so prominent in the past, has now become an unforgettable virtue.

Xiuge stood by the window, silently watching the officer walk quickly away.

"If he knew that you actually used him as a bait, he might be very disappointed, right?"

Wei Lin's voice came from the corner of the room.

At this time, she did not use the disguise of the head maid, but sat behind the desk in her original appearance. Naturally, she also watched the entire conversation between Shuge and the young officer Stepan.

"Huh? Why do you say that?"

Shuge turned his head and looked at Weilin with some confusion.

She raised her head and raised her eyebrows slightly behind her glasses: "You should be very worried about those 'sharp-billed owls', right? I noticed that from the moment they appeared, you have always set part of the magic power on them. surroundings, which shows that you very much hope to be able to monitor them continuously... Do you suspect that there are spies of the association hidden inside?"

"Um."

Facing Wei Lin's question, Xiuge did not make any cover-up. He nodded very directly: "In fact, I am not just suspicious. I think it is absolutely impossible for the Black Sun Society to miss any opportunity to monitor its members. ...Especially people like Fei Orlando, who have certain commanding talents, are their key surveillance targets."

He controlled the mage's hand and sent a document to Wei Lin: "I checked before and found that there were some things that were not right before and after the 'Sharp-billed Owl' was replenished and repaired in Watch City. The member list should be It has been modified, and there are residual traces of magic on it, and the distribution of supplies cannot correspond to the specific number of people, which shows that the composition of the private soldiers has changed during this process."

Weilin took the document in her hand. She checked it quickly and found that there were indeed residual traces of magic in it. It was so subtle that ordinary mages might not be able to detect it at all, so she asked: "In other words, association Someone got in at this time?"

"It's not even someone who sneaked in, but someone who came in openly and directly through personnel replenishment or replacement. Even the officer in charge of this aspect has already been a member of the association."

"Tsk, then your subordinates are really loyal."

"I don't treat them as subordinates."

Xiuge smiled and shook his head: "Actually, I don't want to get rid of these monitors. The exposed spy can't be regarded as spy at all. I just need to know who they might be... And now, I also need them to convey some important information for me.”

"for example?"

"For example, Baron Ferlando is diligent and conscientious and is always loyal to the Black Sun Society. He not only completes all the tasks and targets issued by the society, but is also willing to obey all the orders of the society. He is even looking forward to the next gathering that is about to begin. and positive…”

Seeing the intoxicated expression on Baron Ferlando's face under Shuge's control, Weilin's brows furrowed directly: "It's so disgusting."

"That's right, it's disgusting."

Shuge shrugged: "The more disgusting you think it is, the more they like it... Maybe after the rally starts, some old acquaintances will let me go on stage to accept the praise. Then I will come back with the reward from the Black Sun Society and let you do the same." Take a tour, this kind of thing is rare.”

After hearing this, Wei Lin's expression suddenly darkened.

She gently pushed the magic sand table in front of her aside, and turned her gaze towards Shuge: "The offensive posture and intentions of the coalition forces are not a secret at all. Now the troops in Saint Steele are also attacking these key points. With the mobilization of the defense line, this so-called association rally is very likely to be a mobilization meeting before the war breaks out again... Anyone who can participate in such a meeting will not be too simple."

Her gaze seemed very sharp, almost piercing the disguise covering Xiuge's soul: "What's more, there has just been a commotion near Watch City. Even if you have cleared the suspicion, it is still difficult to To escape other people's attention..."

Wei Lin breathed a sigh of relief: "I know you are very confident in the abilities you have, but what if the mysterious No. 1 person in charge of the Black Sun Society appears in front of you, or someone like Ye Do you really have a way to hide the deep sea-level mage who betrayed Van En like Twitch? What if they plan to do something dangerous to you? Do you want to kill them by force like last time? Can’t do it?”

Having said this, she raised her hand, pointed hard at Xiuge, then pointed at her feet, and then clicked twice in the direction of the mine.

Obviously, from a personal point of view, Wei Lin absolutely disagrees with Shuge's next plan and idea. Although under the current circumstances, this is obviously a plan that can further expand the situation and profits, and completely gain a foothold in the enemy's territory. decision.

But at the same time, this decision is bound to bring extremely exaggerated risks. Once an accident occurs, not only Xiuge himself will be in dire straits, but the Yanhu Mine, which already has a prototype stronghold, and everyone in it will also be unable to survive. To avoid the inevitable liquidation and pursuit of the Black Sun Society.

But now, they have come this far.

In the past few nights, Wei Lin and the remaining spies were busy preparing backup plans.

These plans have included many aspects and possibilities, including plans to further expand their advantages and influence that they need to consider after the Black Sun Society rally ends normally, as well as plans to expose Shuge. And after an accident, the evacuation and concealment methods of personnel in the mine.

Only one solution is missing.

If Sugar Ernst is unfortunately exposed and falls into the hands of the Black Sun Society, how should people rescue him?

They should have prepared such important plans in advance, but those plans were rejected by Xiuge himself at the early stage of their proposal. According to him, once he was exposed in that situation, the rest What people should think about most is how to protect their own safety and advance follow-up tasks as much as possible, rather than focusing on rescue.

Shuge looked at Wei Lin and responded calmly: "You have made sufficient preparations. If something unexpected happens, just execute those plans, break them into pieces, and disperse them to various places in St. Steele... …”

"Snapped!"

Weilin's hand fell heavily on the table, and her face, which was always without much emotion, twitched violently. She was silent for a few seconds, and then squeezed the words out between her teeth: " You know that’s not what I want to say at all!”

She pressed her palm on her magic book: "Last time... the last time you escaped from their hands by chance, you ended up using the magic I recovered from "The Poem of the Night". It was very unstable. And there’s just no way to test it.”

"This time, I have also prepared it for you, just on the last three pages of this book."

She pursed her lips hard, and the emotions that were about to explode were finally controlled by her magic power, so her voice became smaller again and her tone became softer again. However, this change made her next His words were like a request, even close to begging.

"I don't like unplanned things, and I hate all unstable and uncontrollable existences, including magic, and those risky behaviors... I have seen all your experiences. They are indeed legendary. Those of you in the past Risk-taking moves can indeed lead to successful outcomes, but they should not be your only options."

As she spoke, the young female mage gently pushed the brand-new magic book forward: "I won't stop you. Just like you said, just proceed as planned, but this time, please don't stop me." It’s been so long before you return the book, okay?”

…

"Baron Ferlando is already making preparations for the rally. He is very serious. It can even be said that he is more serious than most of us."

In the evening, in a study room, Tatiana, who was wearing a black association robe and standing upright, was giving an important report.

Tatiana never dared to raise her head, and she continued: "It is certain that he is preparing according to the habits of soldiers in the northern border, and in the past two days, he has also consciously increased the output of the Yanhu Mine The indicators of crystallized mines, it seems that he is preparing to use this method to make up for his previous mistakes.”

The person listening to the report slowly turned around. This person was none other than Kezlov, a core member of the association who once had a "fate" with Shuge.

On the surface, although Kezlov is not the core leader of the Black Sun Society, few people can compare with his status and influence within the society. Even the second person in charge, Herbert ·Galton had no way to directly give any instructions to Kezlov.

Especially after that extremely failed rally, Kezlov's status within the association had even surpassed that of the number two person in charge.

Hulbert was very smart. He knew very well how stupid the omissions he had made before were. Therefore, after proactively admitting his mistakes and accepting the punishment, he consciously gave up his original position.

Now Herbert is focusing on cooperating with the "Poseidon Society", and the association affairs and power he was originally responsible for were directly assigned to Kezlov by the first person in charge with a wave of his hand.

After receiving the corresponding task, this core member of the association with amazing strength and extremely rich qualifications transformed from a scholar who helped the association unearth lost ruins and relics of gods in the past to a strict, cold and careful manager.

After learning that there was a serious commotion near Watch City, he immediately came here and took over the affairs of the area.

"Well...make up for your mistakes."

Kezlov slowly repeated what Tatiana said, and then he shook his head: "You are my student. In my impression, you will always complete those tasks very well, but You always have a shortcoming - you like to make judgments based on your own false assumptions before reaching a conclusion."

Tatiana hung her head tightly, not daring to say another word.

Then, she heard her teacher say: "I have seen the so-called killing scene... Indeed, ordinary spell casters will never be able to do this. The killer who slaughtered our entire stronghold is very special. , the power he uses, his ideas and his plans are all very special, and it seems that he also has a particularly interesting way of hiding our secrets and changing his appearance."

"Tatiana, tell me, do you think the infiltrator...when exactly did he enter our interior and start moving?"