Chapter 128 I am a man
Click click click click.
The elevator descended rapidly until it was submerged in darkness. A light spot in the distance was particularly obvious in the darkness.
The kerosene lamp danced with orange flames, and there were stacks of newspapers on the table. The thick manuscripts were messy, with leftover bread and empty water glasses on them.
“It’s me, Lynch Leviev.”
There was a sudden movement in the darkness, and then the thin Maya came out of the corner, without covering her face with a scarf this time, He ran over without any cover.
"Why did you come down again, Mr. Leviv? It's too dangerous. Don't take the risk next time."
While complaining, the female reporter couldn't hide her joy and took the cup from Lynch. A large tray was placed on the table, and then an unexpected look appeared in his eyes:
“What is this?”
In fact, I already had a premonition in my heart. I put the tray on the table in anticipation and opened the round cover. A strong aroma hit my face.
One of the best restaurants among the citizens of Rhine City, the signature dish of Ladis Kitchen is veal tenderloin braised in red wine.
The head chef, Mr. Murphy, is indeed a first-class chef who has been famous in Rhineland for 30 years. As soon as the lid is opened, the aroma of beef mixed with the aroma of red wine comes out, which is also mixed with hummus. The aroma of cream. When darkness suppresses other senses, the aroma of food is highlighted to the extreme by the sense of smell.
"Why?"
The signature dish of Ladis Kitchen costs at least six shillings for two people, and I'm afraid it costs eight for take-out. After the accident, the female reporter had not had a serious meal, and she was a little embarrassed for a while. Believing, his eyes blinked and looked at Lin Qi in surprise.
"You were of great help at noon." Lynch explained with a normal expression, "Relying on the information you provided, I solved a major case on the spot. Well, I guess next time they deliver newspapers, you will I can see it. This time I made a lot of money, fifty pounds plus a priceless treasure. You have such a big contribution, I must treat you to a good meal. More than that, I have already planned it. After all the problems are solved, I will give you ten pounds as a clue fee after you go out.”
"That's it. It scared me. I thought..."
The female reporter patted her chest, smiled self-deprecatingly, and pulled Lin Qi to sit opposite. Then she sat down and picked up the knife and fork. Excitedly, he inserted a piece of beef and swallowed it in his mouth in a very unladylike gulp. Lin Qi couldn't help but laugh at the wanton action, and he also inserted a piece of beef.
The last meal of the original owner of the body was the beef stew in Ladis’ kitchen. I felt quite emotional when I relived it this time.
The shallow broth hangs on the soft and elastic beef, drop by drop crystal clear, reflecting the beating kerosene light. There is a plate of hummus mixed with sour cream on the side, and the white milky fragrance is tangy.
Put a piece of beef in and bite it in one bite. Well, the beef is stewed very well. It is tender and smooth but still chewy and chewy. As the teeth cut off the fibers one by one, the mellow wine aroma and rich flavor are revealed. The aroma of meat explodes in the mouth, the aroma of wine goes straight to the nose, and the aroma of meat sweeps through every taste bud. The two aromas mix together and echo between the teeth and cheeks for a long time.
At this time, coupled with a spoonful of soft, glutinous and slightly sour hummus, the greasiness of the beef is instantly washed away with a mouthful, leaving the user with a big appetite and just wanting to attack the next piece.
The female reporter ate happily, with joy on her brows. Even her red eyes and fangs no longer looked so ferocious. However, Lynch only took a few bites at first, then stared at the female reporter and fell into deep thought. After pondering for a long time, he picked up the knife and fork and started eating again, as if he had made up his mind.
Seeing his reaction, Maya just trembled her knife and fork slightly, and then returned to normal, eating her portion cleanly, then she took a deep breath, leaned back on the chair, and held her hand. He took a sip from the water cup and let out a happy moan.
"It's great. I can finally have a good meal like a human being. The food is also great. It is worthy of being the signature of Ladis Kitchen." Maya touched her belly and closed her eyes happily. He said softly, "If this is my last meal, haha, that's not bad."
Lynch paused, lowered his head and said, "Is it so obvious?"
"People in our profession are more sensitive than most people, Mr. Lynch." Maya asked quietly, "In Can I know what happened before I die?" Lynch sighed and looked up at the strange-looking female reporter.
After the secret conversation on the carriage just now, Lynch stayed in a daze on the street for a long time, finally understanding the intentions of the ghoul Elder Blue and the situation he faced.
Regarding this very troublesome mysterious incident, the ghoul elders ostensibly forced Lynch to either hand over Maya or stop the mountain people, but in fact they gave him a chance to choose.
Handing over the female reporter means eliminating one's interference in the matter. It is equivalent to choosing to stay out of the matter again and let everything return to the normal track. So no matter how the mystery itself is judged, from the perspective of the sewer ghoul, everything that happens after that has nothing to do with Lynch. He will return to an ordinary outsider, and Lynch will no longer have to take risks to confront the mountain people. No more risking Mordiggian's shards.
Not handing over the female reporter means that Lynch refuses to break away from the mysterious incident and insists on getting involved. The attitude of the ghoul is also very obvious. You asked for it, so you can find a way to stop the mountain people yourself. .
Of course, it is not impossible to choose to be a rogue, or simply choose neither, but Lynch has realized that when living in the city, there are some unwritten rules that it is better not to break rashly, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable. And you may be the one who suffers in the end.
Lin Qi was really unsure, so he hesitated for a long time. Until just before eating, he still hadn't decided what to do.
He should stay out of the matter, both emotionally and rationally, but...
But I am a man. Even if I am not a Rand gentleman, sacrificing the life of an innocent woman to buy time is like bullshit. There is no way I can do this behavior.
What's more, I just gave her the hope of living, and I just made her trust me, but then she was asked to tell her, I'm sorry, you'd better die. Is this something a human being can do?
I know this is the optimal solution, but don’t I just like to make it more difficult for myself? I can't exchange a woman's sacrifice for my own safety.
[Heh...]
The familiar laughter came in my mind, gentle and calm.
‘Neighbor, am I stupid? ’
[Hmm...but I will continue walking with you. 】
Heh...Lin Qi raised his head to face Maya, who had complicated eyes, and smiled lightly.
"Before you die, I will let you know the truth, but..." Lynch blinked narrowly, "That may be a long time later."
"Huh?"
"Those people think I will hand you over, but I like to say no to them, and I can't believe everything they say. We always have to keep it a secret." Lynch clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and smiled, "Since I can protect you for the first time, I can protect you for the second time. If I want to save you, even Jesus can't take you away. I said so."
"Ah? Who is Jesus?"
"I don't know, where is the evil god?" Lynch shrugged and stood up suddenly, "Stay in peace for a few more days, and I will find a way to stop them. The ceremony will end your nightmare. I was a little shaken just now, are you still willing to trust me?"
"Of course" the female reporter tilted her head and smiled, pointing to the plate, "If I can do it tomorrow. It would be better to have another one.”
"...it will be deducted from the information fee of ten pounds, which is non-negotiable."
(End of this chapter)