Chapter 10 The Relationship Between the Church and the Relic Merchants
Chapter 10 The Relationship Between the Church and the Relic Merchants
Upon seeing Bote, Su Tu recognized him as the same person he had met at the magic item shop yesterday.
The two had met once before, and they didn't know if they would be recognized.
"This is my friend, who is here as a guest."
While Su Tu was still pondering, Rhys had already taken the initiative to introduce himself.
It's perfectly reasonable for friends to come to your home as guests, and naturally, it won't arouse suspicion.
However, the experienced Bot still noticed some suspicious points.
On the surface, the two of them certainly wouldn't arouse suspicion.
But upon closer inspection, one can detect a subtle sense of estrangement between the two.
Or perhaps, these two are wary of each other, fearing the other might suddenly make a move.
Judging from their clothing, the sickly boy's friend was clearly not from the slums.
They managed to endure the stench emanating from the entrance and come here as guests.
If the two are truly friends, that alone is enough to show how deep their feelings are.
But then why should we be wary of each other?
The only possibility is that the two people don't know each other, or haven't known each other for long.
The reason they've gathered here is most likely because they're hiding some secret.
It's even possible that they're engaging in some shady dealings.
However, although he had some suspicions in his heart, he did not show much emotion on the surface, and simply nodded slightly.
Acting rashly may alert the enemy; waiting for the right opportunity is the only way to uncover the truth.
This is the experience he gained after serving in the Royal Scouts for more than ten years and experiencing numerous missions.
He glanced at Su Tu, seemingly trying to memorize the man's appearance.
Then he subtly shifted his gaze and began to walk around the room.
The cabinets along the wall were especially his primary targets for searching.
Su Tu frowned slightly as he watched Bote walking around the cabinet.
When the man entered the room, he appeared to be reading a book.
In reality, they were observing each other the whole time.
Especially just now, he could clearly feel the scrutinizing gaze directed at him.
That gaze sent alarm bells ringing in his mind, giving him a sense of danger.
"He probably won't find anything, then he'll leave quickly to investigate room 002 and himself."
Based on his own experience, Su Tu secretly guessed what the other party might do next.
Unless this person is the same as the newcomer at the door, my guess will most likely come true.
But judging from this person's behavior, he is clearly a cunning old fox with a deep mind.
Fortunately, his background as an incarnation is very simple.
His parents died when he was 3 years old, and he grew up in a church shelter.
When he was 14, the church caught fire, and he was the only one who survived because he was out playing.
Simply put, this incarnation has no friends or relatives in the entire world.
If the other party really wants to investigate, they can only find this information.
At most, it would include the incident of pretending to be a beggar this morning.
But there's nothing wrong with an orphan begging to survive, right?
Therefore, Su Tu was not worried about this avatar being investigated.
Even if it involves his true self, he doesn't care at all.
"If there's only one person left on the household registration book, it really will trigger the 'cannot be selected' event."
Thinking to myself, I gently turned the pages of the book.
The paper made a crisp sound, echoing in the quiet room along with Bot's footsteps.
Half an hour later, Su Tu and Rhys stood at the door, silently watching Bot and Lila's departing figures.
"It's almost time. I'll probably make my move tomorrow night. If you want to join, come find me here."
Su Tu handed over a piece of paper with an address written on it, located in an ordinary residential area in the capital.
Rhys glanced at Su Tu, then at the contents of the paper, and nodded silently.
"If you don't want to go, remember to bring your money here."
Su Tu chuckled lightly, uttered those words, tightened his clothes, and strode away.
After walking out of the alley, he did not leave immediately, but stopped at the corner of the alley.
Leaning against the wall, he secretly peeked out and looked towards room 002.
Rhys was still standing at the door, looking down at the address on the paper.
"It seems there's still hope for this deal."
Su Tu thought to himself, but still had no intention of leaving.
This was exactly the scene he wanted to see.
But this was not the main reason why he chose to hide here and observe secretly after leaving the alley.
"Could I have guessed wrong? Otherwise, it should have appeared by now."
He muttered something to himself, but his gaze never left the alley.
Just then, a figure dressed in a priest's robe suddenly appeared in the alley.
This figure was the same cultist Su Tu had encountered when he entered the alley earlier.
"really......"
Su Tu watched this scene calmly, as if he had known it would happen all along.
Judging from their expressions, they were clearly communicating with each other.
However, he was too far away to hear clearly.
He knew too little information to make any guesses.
However, this proves that Rhys has connections with people in the church.
Combining this with his previous speculations about Rhys's involvement in the Imperial Holy Land map case, he was certain of one thing.
The church is very likely the mastermind behind the theft of the map of the Imperial Holy Land.
Of course, it's also possible that someone from the church came to Rhys simply to buy magical tools.
The thought popped into Su Tu's mind, and he couldn't help but smile.
Having obtained the information he wanted, he didn't linger there and turned to leave.
This location may seem safe, but in reality, it poses a significant risk of exposure.
Anyone from the church who comes out will inevitably notice him.
That would very likely disrupt the church's plans.
He also wanted to see what the church was trying to do and what role Rhys played in it.
Naturally, they wouldn't interrupt this wonderful play.
However, he had a premonition that the climax of the play would take place inside the Ashir's secret vault.
"I wonder what the connection is between this Aishir Secret Treasury and the Imperial Holy Land."
The theft of the map of the Imperial Holy Land and the discovery of the map of the Ashir's Secret Treasury are hard not to speculate about.
Su Tu put his hands in his pockets, looked up at the dim sky, and saw the stars in the sky sparkling in his eyes.
"Forget it, let's go back to the house where I transformed first. We'll find out tomorrow whether Rhys wants to join us."
The creation of an avatar does not occur out of thin air.
Each incarnation has a specific background and origin.
However, the background of this avatar is that he is an orphan, and for him, the only advantage is that he cannot be chosen.
Therefore, the incarnation who grew up in the capital naturally has a place to live.
Half an hour later, Su Tu stood under the night sky, looking at the church that had collapsed into ruins, his face calm and undisturbed.
However, for Su Tu, who dislikes enclosed environments, this drafty house is just right.
Anyway, it's October now, so the nights aren't that cold.
A gentle breeze was blowing, and the temperature was just right, making people feel comfortable.
Especially when sleeping, you can look up at the starry sky – a room with panoramic views.
"It's alright, people can live here."
Su Tu chuckled softly, stepped into the ruins, and walked up the collapsed wall to the top.
He used his hand as a pillow and lay down casually.
Of course, he wasn't sleepy yet and planned to use this time to check the mission rewards.
With a thought, a pale blue panel appeared.
Su Tu didn't look at the game character's personal information; he had already looked at it many times.
Now he is preparing to study the skill upgrade path.
He hadn't forgotten that when he completed the mission, there was a notification that skill upgrade paths were unlocked.
As his thoughts raced, the panel in front of him changed, and a tree-like diagram appeared before him.
I glanced at it and found that only the first icon was lit up, while the others were dark.
He clicked on the lit icon, and the relevant information appeared.
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