The sun is high

Facing Kezlov's question, Tatiana, who has always regarded herself as a student, immediately showed a very serious attitude. She thought for a few seconds and then answered: "I think... no matter the number of those infiltrators How many there are, they have been taking action for quite some time, and it is very possible that they have already taken action before the war broke out."

Having said this, Tatiana finally had the confidence to raise her head. She pursed her dry lips and continued: "I checked all the information about the 'betrayer', and he doesn't seem to have any problems at all. , he was originally a local mage in St. Steele, and he had been obtaining information from the Legal Committee for us earlier... It is precisely because of this that he was able to escape the previous inspections and screenings. After all, This task mainly targets those members who joined the association later.”

"Well, it does make sense."

Kezlov nodded slowly, but then he asked: "However, as I said before, you like, or are used to, relying on your own false assumptions before getting definite conclusions and evidence. Make judgments, and that can very easily lead you astray.”

Tatiana lowered her head again. At this time, she was no longer a formal member of the Black Sun Society, but was following her teacher's teachings as a student as in the past.

"Tatiana, you don't have to feel guilty and ashamed, because these things are destined to be beyond your capabilities from the beginning."

Kezlov waved slowly, and a chair behind was wrapped in powerful magic. It slowly moved over and touched Tatiana's leg lightly, so the nervous man And the loyal association members took advantage of the situation and sat down.

Tatiana knew her teacher very well, and she knew that this was Kezlov's habit when he began to give formal explanations and lectures.

Within the Black Sun Society, although Kezlov has extremely amazing prestige and is famous for being unsmiling, he is very patient with his direct subordinates and the students he has trained by himself. Although Tatiana will instinctively He is afraid of Kezlov's severity, but he will not miss any formal teaching opportunity.

"I know that you are extremely devout to the gods and extremely loyal to the association, but like many of us, you have a limited understanding of the power we are using and following..."

Kezlov's expression did not change much. He said slowly in a steady tone: "The reason why I asked you the previous question is not actually the key to the so-called betrayers. The time of infiltration does not depend on their specific number and purpose.”

"It is almost impossible to stay dormant within the association for a long time, because the truth we pursue, our beliefs, and the powers with ancient sacred origins will not allow this to happen. Any Anyone who witnesses those real scenes will be marked forever... Those who witness miracles will also be watched by the gods. This is not empty talk, but an absolute rule that exists in power."

Although Kezlov speaks slowly, there is an astonishing power in his words that cannot be refuted or questioned.

But then, his tone changed subtly: "Therefore, the guesses and judgments you made are actually meaningless, because even if you are born in a sword-bearing hermitage and have devout faith in the false god, The sword holder, after personally touching our secret ceremony and receiving the sacred influence from the dark abyss, will also become our staunch comrade-in-arms, so there will be no traitors within us."

"Those fools, they have already tried many times... However, in front of our secret ceremony, the Walter people's spies will be easily exposed, and countless batches of mage spies from the Legal Committee have also been executed. , as for those snoopers from other regions, they have now become our loyal comrades-in-arms."

Tatiana raised her head slightly: "You mean, we have completely found the wrong target? That member of the association was not a traitor, but was simply 'dealt with' by someone..."

"hehe."

Kezlov smiled and nodded: "So, assuming this new inference is true, Tatiana, who do you think is the most suspicious?"

Hearing these words, Tatiana's face quickly darkened, and a name blurted out: "Fei Orlando."

Kezlov didn't seem surprised by his student's answer. He smiled and tapped his fingers on the table: "Yes, his suspicion is indeed high... However, the situation of Fei Orlando is different from that of the previous one who was arrested by you. The suspected members are actually similar, the only difference between them is that one is alive and the other is missing."

Kezlov asked seriously: "Let me ask you, when you went to the Rock Lake Mine to investigate the situation, did you confirm the identity of Orlando? Is there anyone who can prove his connection with our secret order?"

"Of course, teacher."

Tatiana nodded and said: "I randomly selected a worker in the mine and searched all his memories. When Ferlando arrived at the mine that day, he touched him openly in front of many people. The secret ceremony and prayed. He even performed a ritual originating from the god of the "Monster Mountain" with the help of the secret ceremony... After subsequent verification, it was precisely because of his ritual that the miners were discovered in time. He himself survived their riots."

Having said this, Tatiana's expression became subtle.

She originally thought that she had finally locked onto a new goal, but under the guidance of her teacher, this newly born speculation was overturned by herself.

"You see, all your ideas should have a sufficiently solid and reliable foundation and premise."

Kezlov obviously saw through all the confusion of his students, and he answered smoothly: "The reason why I pay attention to Ferlando is just because he is at the focus of this series of events, the remedial measures he has taken, and the preparations for the rally. Perhaps it is not because of how positive he is about those matters, but because he is afraid and worried about his situation, and is afraid of the punishment that may come at any time."

"Should we punish him?"

"No, of course not."

Kezlov shook his head: "Continue to monitor him, just do what you did before... He is still our comrade. Although he made a mistake, it was not his mistake, because he is the same as you. Not enough to directly confront some dangerous and depraved being."

Tatiana raised her head in surprise: "Do you have a clear suspect?"

Kezlov said with a smile: "More than just suspicion, I am absolutely certain that the person behind this matter must be 'that guy'."

"That guy? Who is he?"

"A traitor... someone who has clearly touched the truth but insists on disobedience, clearly burdened with divine favor and care, but yet wants to be an enemy of the gods."

There was a rare emotion in Kezlov's tone, which was confusion, regret, anger and dissatisfaction. After a brief pause, Kezlov said the second half of the sentence: "Now, There are many fools who regard him as the spokesperson of the false god who stayed in Van En, or call him by names such as legend or hero... Haha, Shuge Ernst, maybe now he Do you really think that you are the messenger of that false god?"

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In fact, Kezlov was overthinking everything.

Xiuge has no time or mood to think about such things now. He already has enough things in his head.

The issue of disguise of Baron Ferlando's identity, the issue of contact with the Black Sun Society, the issue of the internal operation of the Rock Lake Mine, the issue of information transmission with the Sword of Dawn at the rear... Of course, more or less myself is involved in it. The figure of a certain "teacher".

Nowadays, everyone is under a lot of pressure. When the pressure on people reaches a certain level or breaks through a certain boundary, it is very easy for them to behave out of control or do something with obvious emotional characteristics. move.

Shuge was in such a state. He was walking alone in the mine, nominally on inspection, but actually trying to clear his mind and clarify his thoughts.

Similarly, Wei Lin was in a similar state.

She pushed aside a lot of information and map documents piled in front of her, then gently picked up the magic dagger given to her as a gift, took a clean gauze, and gently rubbed it on its surface. The floor was wiped.

At a time when there are few desserts available, this is Weilin's most important "spiritual food" when she is not working.

She squinted her eyes, feeling the delicate patterns on the surface of the dagger through the thin gauze, and began to try to figure out her current situation.

She has always liked to use reason and logic to analyze everything she comes into contact with. This habit has brought her great help and benefit in the past, allowing her to face those terrible problems or difficult dilemmas. Still have the ability to think calmly and respond positively.

However, this habit can become a double-edged sword in certain circumstances.

Rigorous logic brings clear vision, and clear vision creates comprehensive cognition. But sometimes, comprehensive and thorough cognition brings not hope, but a deeper sense of powerlessness.

Even despair.

When it comes to Sugar Ernst and the things he is about to face, Vaelin's self-control is clearly out of order, and she is very aware of this.

What made her feel even more at a loss was that the reason and logic she had relied on in the past told her that the basis for this extremely exaggerated worry and anxiety was not at all a "friend" or "teacher-student" relationship.

These uncontrollable chaotic emotions and thoughts were mixed with many, many things that she had never wanted to think or talk about in the past.

Wei Lin remembered that when she was still studying in Merlin Lehe a few years ago, the young mages she knew around her were always obsessed with the interpersonal relationship called "love", even though these young people themselves knew very well, What they call love is often much shorter than their studies, but this special interpersonal activity still has a strong attraction for them, making them devote all their free time to it besides books and experiments. .

In the past, Weilin was unwilling to comment on such activities and relationships.

The main reason is that as a person who has never really participated in or experienced such "activities", Weilin feels that she is not qualified to point fingers at others. She is simply resistant and thinks that she is qualified. There are more more important things to choose from.

At least on the outside, she always acted like this, and she used similar reasons when she was perfunctory and refused some annoying invitations.

Wei Lin has always been very satisfied with her decision.

This feeling of being able to be completely controlled by herself from preferences to thoughts to will makes Weilin feel extremely satisfied, but at certain times, she will also feel a little lost. After all, with her character and behavior habits, she wants to It’s just a little too difficult to find someone with whom you can communicate, have conversations, and share interesting knowledge and topics as an equal.

"So, when did all this change?"

The action of wiping the dagger suddenly stopped.

Under the illumination of the crystal lamp on the table, her face was vaguely reflected on the surface of the dagger, and at this moment, she got the answer she wanted.

"If I hadn't pursued the manuscript of "Poetry of the Night" like that, I probably wouldn't have accepted the commission from the Ernst family, and naturally I wouldn't have gone to Salem City... let alone that night..."

She couldn't help but wrinkle her nose, and then everything gradually became clear.

The inexplicable explosion in the middle of the night, the escaping changelings, the deserted streets, and of course the young writer who seemed drunk and his "obscene" manuscripts that would make ordinary people blush...

At this time, Weilin was surprised to find that what led her to Salem City seemed to be her pursuit and yearning for the lost knowledge and manuscripts. Not only that, those ancient secrets and powers with unknown origins were simply Like an invisible and strong elegant rope, it is it that closely connects myself with another unique individual, until now...

Strange thoughts like this kept popping up, which made Wei Lin more and more upset.

This was obviously a very failed adjustment and relaxation, so after a moment, she reluctantly put down the magic dagger in her hand, then instinctively raised the back of her hand and gently touched her cheek.

She was certain that her body temperature must have risen.

"I should be focusing on these jobs and tasks...not like this!"

After all, she was a little frustrated. After taking two gulps of ice water that was cooled by magic, she put the dagger back in its place, and then moved the previous documents back.

Just like that, she plunged into the ocean of these documents.

Although she looked very embarrassed, Weilin felt that she had already thought about some things clearly.