Chapter 237 Invitation
The so-called "negotiation" is not like Milo's current concept. Everyone finds a quiet and comfortable place to sit down, each explains their views, and finally says "Who is in favor and who is against "blablabla or something like that."
The location of the negotiation is on the Church Bridge on the outskirts of Nanwei City.
Just in the area where the bridge spans the lower reaches of the canal.
The way is, a gray-haired old guy is in charge of hosting.
He stood at the end of the bridge, assumed a very pious kneeling posture, and first recited a series of doctrinal maxims of the Golden Rule, which were probably familiar to the people of Nanwei - "Born in the blood of the old gods, fearing the blood of the old gods. kind of".
The old man in charge of this ceremony was wearing a white church robe. The two of them had met briefly before.
It was Pastor Defoe who took office in the church's Star Bell Tower.
As we all know, the church is essentially a top academic group, so a person who can reach the level of a pastor in the church is likely to be a great intellectual.
Milo was very curious about how they were going to negotiate with Grachi.
Because normally, there is no common language between human beings and these old rulers or ancient beings. The will of ordinary humans is not enough to understand the language of the ancient ones, and the ancient ones do not bother to dialogue with humans.
From their perspective, they call themselves gods. Although they are fundamentally different from gods, it does not prevent this mentality from existing.
Although Glaki is a weak player, at least for now.
But it is an old thing that has lived for a long time. The knowledge accumulated in its mind is not something that any human brain can bear. If it wants to communicate with Glachi, it may be possible. It really has to be a psychic, but Defoe doesn't look like a psychic at all.
Milo is certain of this.
Because Defoe didn't find the exile "Maggie Green" who was following Milo last time.
Then how does he plan to negotiate with Grachi...
Milo doesn't understand.
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At this time, the Church Bridge has been blocked in advance, and no irrelevant pedestrians are passing by.
There were not many people present at the so-called negotiation scene. Apart from Defoe, Dillashaw and nearly twenty gray-robed church officials, there were only two outsiders, Milo and Investigator C.
Defoe knelt on the bridge, and after reciting the church's motto with great piety, he clasped his fingers together and put his fists between his eyebrows. He maintained this action and stopped making any sound.
Milo didn't know what the hell this guy was doing.
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Investigator C on the side has been watching the surface of the canal below.
His eyes were alert and he did not dare to relax at all.
Obviously, this consultant from the Miskatonic Valley does not have high trust in the church.
According to him, the university he belongs to and the church have opposing academic philosophies, especially in their attitudes towards the old rulers.
One of the obvious points is that the investigator called the thing in the river the Old One, while the church called it the Ancient One. The meaning of the words is not very important. What is important is the mutual understanding of the name. Stubborn attitude.
“The wretched believers don’t dare to go out on rainy days. Only when the sun is shining in the sky do they dare to face the darkness of the world.” Investigator C looked at the people in the church on the bridge without giving any face.
"As expected of a top student in the university, he is so polite when he criticizes others."
Milo grinned.
Looking towards Dillashaw with gloating.
I’m thinking that you idiots like you are used to being arrogant in Nanwei City. One or two ungrateful outsiders will have to come and beat you, otherwise you will really be ruined over time. Think of me as the uncle of Nanwei City.
Unfortunately, this level is far from enough to break Dillashaw's defense. He even nodded to Investigator C with deep understanding:
"I agree with you, but this is necessary to facilitate negotiations. Because it hates bright light, we should talk to it under the blazing sun, isn’t that true?”
When he said the second half of the sentence, Dillashaw turned his eyes to Milo.
And Milo was concentrating on staring at the water of the canal under his feet. He raised his eyelids and glanced at Dillashaw:
"Don't pull me in, this is between you. I won’t get involved in the debate until you kill each other.”
Milo pointed to the law enforcement officer badge on his chest, which meant - the criminal investigation team is only responsible for murder cases, regardless of civil disputes.
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“Alright.”
Dillashaw smiled faintly:
And Investigator C looked at the flute on the bridge intentionally or unintentionally. Pastor Fu turned to Milo and asked: "Do you think Glachi is really negotiating with him?"
Milo stretched out two fingers to press the pulse of his neck, and then nodded: "I can only confirm that it is indeed under the bridge, but whether it is chatting with the pastor or sleeping, I will Not sure."
Investigator C approached Milo and asked in a low voice: "Is this one of your special abilities? Sensing the existence of the old rulers?"
"No, no, no, this is, do you understand a man's sixth sense." Milo denied it flatly.
He understands a truth very well.
When a person is labeled as "special", that person is not far away from being thrown into the street.
"I understand, I understand."
Investigator C nodded, lowered his voice lower, and whispered like a buzzing: "Are you interested in going to Miskatonic?" If you take a trip to the river basin, I will guarantee you with my integrity that you will not go in vain."
"As far as I know, the last person who went to your university became a trance after he came back. I just do some research all day long." Milo shrugged, not showing too much interest.
But Investigator C persisted:
“That’s because he went astray. What I hope you can understand is that the entire professor team of our school, our philosophy and stance, They are all 100% on the side of human civilization. Miskatonic has seen too many tragedies caused by the old rulers. The world needs someone to stand up and stop the invasion of darkness."
"You are indeed very good at what you said." Milo nodded noncommittally, almost answering Investigator C's topic perfunctorily.
Regardless of whether Investigator C’s sincerity is true or not, Milo will not excessively expose himself to too many people.
Don’t forget the most important thing - the rules for psychics to hunt each other.
He has always remembered the advice given to Milo by the Scarlet Witch.
In fact, for someone like Milo to take the initiative to fight against the Ancient One, it was almost a life-threatening act in itself. Even if he did not die in the hands of the Ancient One, his status as a visionary would soon be confirmed. Will be sipped out by hidden peers.
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(End of this chapter)