Chapter 176 I am a money addict
A farce.
Lynch estimates that banker Dunglass immediately pointed the finger at him after he realized that the trusteeship was missing. He probably did not really think that Lynch had stolen the things, but just wanted to find a scapegoat to share the blame with. Political pressure arises from the loss of managed items, and then slowly find ways to compensate customers for their losses.
Unexpectedly, the scapegoat was even more vicious than him, like kicking a snowman on a fire hydrant.
This makes Lynch very lucky. Fortunately, he worked hard enough to earn an identity as a consultant to the Governor's Mansion, so that he could suppress Dunglas. If he had still been the ordinary cultural relic detective who had just traveled through time, He has probably been arrested and thrown into jail a long time ago. I don’t know how long it will take to clear his name.
For this reason, he couldn't let things go like this. Otherwise, once he left the impression that he was weak and could be bullied, anyone would dare to step on him in the future, and it would be difficult to change his mind at that time.
The signs must be killed at the source, and through a non-fatal farce, they can extort a large amount of money from the other party and let everyone know that if they offend themselves, they will be bitten back, and the bite will be quite painful, so that if anyone does anything wrong again Before you think about it, you have to weigh it carefully and decide whether you are willing to pay the price.
Yes, my behavior has a profound meaning. It is not just about being greedy for the fifty pounds. I am honest in my heart.
【Pfft...】
‘Don’t laugh, take a good look at your scenery. ’
Lin Qi stopped thinking in his mind, curled his lips secretly, and quickly escaped from here.
A liar and thief who carries at least three rare objects with him, and has a deep understanding of the Kingdom of Salt in the New World, a priceless ruby with many implicates, and Salt who came to study abroad. Princess of the Kingdom, after hearing only a few elements, you will know how much trouble this matter is.
Now that the trouble was slapped directly on his face, Lynch still wanted to struggle and try to stay out of the incident, so he left the scene as quickly as possible, hoping to cut off the connection with the incident.
I hope it works. Why is this kind of trouble suddenly staring at me? Isn't it another adverse reaction from the Immortal Road, or is it another group of rats from the League of Shadows who are behind it?
With annoyance in his heart, Lin Qi secretly asked: ‘Neighbor. ’
【I'm looking at my scenery, please don't disturb me. 】
Hey, how come the goddess still holds a grudge? She promised that God loves the world.
【You are not a member of this world, neighbor. 】
Lynch almost choked to death. He held it in for a long time before pressing the blood vessels on his forehead: "Forget it, a qualified Rand gentleman will not quarrel with the goddess." Please give me your opinion first. Is it reasonable for me to run into trouble when I go out? ’
[That’s reasonable, Lynch. Although you do have a strong attraction to mystery, it’s mainly your own problem. Don’t forget what the source of the mysterious incident is. 】
Lin Qi was startled and quickly understood the implication of his neighbor's words.
Mystery begins with perception.
This is the law that Mrs. Bessie reminded herself repeatedly, but she never paid enough attention to it.
Looking back now, if I had not noticed the three strange objects, I would have been just as confused as Dunglars. It was precisely because of my high inspiration that I could sense the existence of the strange objects and be able to further detect them. There is a question about the identity of the liar, which creates the possibility of further contact with the mystery.
‘It turns out that this is the price of the high inspiration you mentioned. ’
[Hmm. 】
‘But I didn’t tell anyone about the strange object I detected, nor did I show it, so why was I still contacted? ’
[Mystery comes from dreams, and dreams come from the soul, Lynch. 】A faint sigh came from the consciousness, 【Note, the mystery comes from perception, not from performance. 】
‘So, whether or not you feel the mystery is not the decisive factor. The result of the perception itself fundamentally determines whether to establish a connection. I understand, so when I sensed the three strange objects, I had already established a connection with the event, that is, I was ridiculed by the event. However, if I pretended not to know and took the initiative to stay away, it was still possible to cut off the established connection. ’
[Well, it’s possible. 】
‘Then what are you waiting for, run away. ’
He hurriedly stopped a taxi, even a twelve-penny box taxi, and left this land of right and wrong as quickly as possible.
Target, Crown District, Bessie’s Magic Item Shop. Calculating the time, Mrs. Bessie's suspension period should have ended, and Lynch had long thought of paying a visit. After all, she almost died at the hands of the Abyss Webweaver because she helped him, so she should come and express her gratitude in person.
What’s more, the ability I just got, Dying Resonance, is not as easy to learn as the two hidden initial abilities. It is said that it requires a lot of auxiliary facilities.
Sure enough, the prop shop has been renovated and reopened. The lights in the dark shop are dim, and the surroundings exude an ancient and stale smell, adding a bit of mystery to the room.
He is worthy of being one of the top mystics in Rhine City. Even the place where he is located is so antique and full of the sense of time. It is really... huh? No, wasn't it just blown up and all newly renovated? Why does every piece of furniture look like an antique?
Thinking in his mind, Lin Qi saw the red-haired lady again.
A woman full of mature charm, biting a white lady's pipe, her blurred eyes always seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, exuding a mysterious attraction.
"Mrs. Bessie, please help us."
The speakers were a middle-aged couple, dressed dignifiedly and elegantly, but with anxious expressions, with their upper bodies almost leaning into the counter:
“We have tested every room according to your instructions, and there are no special changes in the test strips.”
"That's not very good. It means your house is fine, clean and safe."
"However, my wife still has nightmares every night, and she always feels very uneasy when she is awake, like It’s like she’s peeping. My daughter also ran out in heavy makeup at night, as if she was a different person. When I asked her during the day, she didn’t know anything, as if she was sleepwalking.”
That was just sneaking out for a date in the middle of the night. Lynch rolled his eyes secretly, but Mrs. Bessie said with a solemn expression: "That means there is a real problem. But it doesn't matter, don't be nervous, the filth that bothers you is relatively weak, and you can definitely deal with it with this."
As he spoke, he took out a small statue and pushed it across the counter with his pipe: "This is the sacrificial statue of the Nikru Dynasty of the Fourth Age. It is full of sacred aura and is naturally capable of restraining filth. Take it back and place it in the most secret place in the room. place, after three days, the filth will naturally disappear, and the wife’s symptoms will disappear.”
“Thank you so much, Mrs. Bessie, this statue is very precious.”
"Not expensive, ten pounds."
Um?
“Huh, okay, it’s pretty cheap.”
Huh? ?
Relaxation and relief appeared on the faces of the middle-aged couple. They hurriedly counted out the ten-pound notes and placed them respectfully in front of Mrs. Bessie. Then, as if they were worried that she would regret it, they picked up the statue and turned away.
“Well, if I hadn’t learned about dogs in my archeology, the statue just now must be no more than six months old, and it doesn’t have any mysterious properties on it.”
“River Valley Arts and Crafts Store Made to order, one shilling per piece, do you have any objections?”
"Hiss, this is more profitable than robbery."
"Robbery is not so safe." The red-haired lady puffed out the smoke and said leisurely, "They are most likely to have psychological problems that produce autosuggestion. With this The thing is enough to offset their self-suggestion. If the problem cannot be solved, it means that they are really threatened by strange filth. The statue is originally a test treatment and is a part of solving the problem. It will not delay their treatment. As for the money. ...They are willing to give it, and I have no grudge against the money, so why don’t you accept it? Are you satisfied? You are just as rigid as Natalie, who cares about trivial matters.”
“She is a police officer. Of course I have to worry about it.”
"What about you?"
"I am a money addict."
"Pfft, that's good. I'm satisfied. I forgive you for almost cheating me to death." The red-haired lady said lazily said, "What's going on today?"
Lin Qi carefully handed over the mysterious document that was not yet warm.
“Hiss, the power of death, and it is such a weird ability.”
Mrs. Bessie looked at Lynch thoughtfully:
"Okay, come with me."
(End of this chapter)