Mystery: Start with the Reader

In the study, Elaine played with the "occult camera" for a while under Abner's guidance. After understanding its general functions, she asked thoughtfully: "Then how to play the 'video' captured?"

Abner was also prepared for this problem. He "spread" his spirituality to the "camera", changed the composition of several runes on it, and successfully allowed it to project the previously captured images onto the wall of the study.

"Both shooting and screening involve extraordinary... Will the cost be very high? How will it be popularized by then?" Although Elaine was quite surprised after seeing the projected "color" picture, she still proposed a new idea question.

After all, if too many extraordinary powers intervene, the church will not allow them to promote it.

"This 'camera-projector all-in-one machine' is just a 'prototype machine'. The extraordinary power involved in it can actually be replaced by machinery... Now it is only used to make samples to attract investment..." Abner's corresponding formula is The development of the company has been planned for a long time, but he also confirmed Elaine’s concerns and said instead,

"However, 'camera' can still be covered up with the excuse of 'technical confidentiality'. Simple 'screening' is really not suitable for involving the extraordinary... Well, I will go back and draw a drawing and find an 'inventor' to make the 'hand-crank' Projector' made."

Elaine nodded after hearing this, and suddenly felt full of energy, and assured Abner:

"I will set up the company first, and then I will complete the planned Backlund style series as soon as possible..."

At this point, she changed the topic and asked: "But how should we contact the 'tour guide' Miss Hazel and the 'actor' Mr. Emlyn you introduced? And what kind of remuneration should be given to them?"

"Hazel's father is Congressman Macht, and he is also one of the potential investors of our company... I will pay her remuneration. When you need to shoot, just go to Harvest Church to find her directly. I have already made an agreement with her …”

While Abner was speaking, he saw Elaine taking out pen and paper to record, so he slowed down and continued,

"As for Emlyn, you negotiate with him based on the price of Backlund's well-known drama actor... If you need legal support, you can find Miss Fanny who lives in the villa... She is a holder of Intis and Loen Excellent lawyer qualified as a lawyer in both countries.”

When Fanny played the role of "lawyer", she passed the preparatory examination very seriously and became a trainee lawyer. She studied and worked conscientiously with a barrister for a year before obtaining her solicitor license. This was because she already held Intis's lawyer's license and went through special procedures... Otherwise, without five years of working experience, she would not have been allowed to take the qualification examination.

——In the Kingdom of Loen, lawyers are divided into barristers and solicitors. The latter are responsible for matters that do not require going to court, such as collecting evidence, talking to parties, helping people draw up wills, supervising property distribution and providing legal consulting services, etc. , while the former is only responsible for defending in court... In addition, if you want to become a barrister, you must enter the Backlund Law School to receive a university education.

After entrusting the affairs of the "film and television company" to Elaine, a migrant worker who was eager to improve his own value through "struggle", Abner went downstairs to have a hasty breakfast.

At this time, Fanny, who had settled in Abner's house, came over again and discussed with him how to rescue her grandfather.

After thinking for a while, Abner shook his head and said:

"We know too little information now, and we don't even know who the enemy is... Acting rashly will only put ourselves in danger..."

"So, the current priority is to collect intelligence?" Fanny said thoughtfully, "Maybe I should find other military attaches in the embassy who are good friends with my grandfather?"

Abner glanced at the other party approvingly. Although this lady had an excellent figure, she was not without brains. After all, she was a "craftsman agent" who was mixed up in Backlund's wild circle of extraordinary people. Once she got rid of the initial panic, , and immediately restored the qualities that a "lawyer" should have.

"We also need to send a report to Trier to ask about the current situation of your Surrey family... The confidential secretary suddenly detained Mr. Surrey. There must be a reason." Abner paused here and saw Fanny. He nodded continuously and added, "In addition, you should be cautious in your contact with the embassy attaché. It is best to go together when I am there... If I really can't get away and you have to go, you can bring the orange cat with you. .”

As he spoke, Abner pointed at "Lion" Leon, who was also dining in the restaurant.

Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, it is just a normal-sized orange cat, slightly fatter in time.

"Bring it with you?" Fanny was surprised, but wise enough not to ask why. After all, Abner didn't seem to want to explain.

"Lion" Leon rolled his eyes when he heard this, but he didn't refute. After all, the "prophet"'s intuition told him that it was best for him to be next to this boy who might be related to the "Disaster Seal". favorable.

But the matter of being summoned in vain cannot be forgotten like this... Silently collect and record black materials first, and then we can settle the matter together when we meet in the future...

Abner, who didn't know that the lion was holding back to cause trouble, briefly mentioned to Fanny in the following time that she should also serve as the company's legal affairs officer. As expected, the latter readily agreed and had an understanding of "camera". Not a small interest.

After finishing breakfast, Abner put on his coat and glasses, picked up his newly made "split" cane and went out.

He was going to find Xio, firstly to give her the white transparent short robe with the "faceless man" ability that she had reserved, and secondly, he wanted to use her to get information about the Intis Embassy.

After getting on the carriage, Abner prayed a few words silently, then successfully started the "Fool's Navigation" service and headed towards a "safe house" in the North District.

…

West District, Intis Embassy.

After receiving the latest information, Special Envoy Owen was slightly surprised and said: "The elite team under the Fulais family actually missed it? Not even a Sequence 8 was caught?

"Oh, it seems that my judgment is correct. The Fulais family has indeed declined!"

After he put down the information in his hand with a look of disdain, Catalina, who was standing beside him, smiled and said: "But in this way, your plan has gone awry, right?"

"This is a small matter. Sari's granddaughter can escape on her own, which is actually more convincing than me deliberately letting her go... In addition to not being able to have a romantic development with her, only the death of that team will attract official attention." Trouble..." As he spoke, Owen thought for a while and said to Catalina beside him, "Go to the factory area and St. George area to do some extraordinary cases and try to attract the attention of the 'Machine Heart', so that They couldn't separate their experiences from investigating what happened in Surrey."

"Yes." Catalina subconsciously agreed at first, and then said with a half-smile, "In the words of Emperor Russell, you are 'trying to cover up the truth of the bad thing, but in the end it makes it more obvious.'"

"I know, but I was just delaying the time so that my poor confidential secretary could be taken back to Intis by the family... After all, if he is arrested by the Church of Steam in Loen, the biggest focus of the subsequent conflict will be No more." Owen smiled nonchalantly.

"The 'audience' is indeed scary...but how can you be sure that the Fulais family's reaction will be performed according to your script?" Catalina asked tentatively.

Owen said with certainty: "They will... In a sense, Johnson is the tool for old John's 'resurrection'. The Fulais family will not give up on him easily unless it is absolutely necessary... After all, they want to find him again." It is also difficult for a descendant who is so similar to old John.

"Oh, if it weren't for old John who was also sent to Loen as a diplomat during Russell's administration, they wanted Johnson to be more 'like' him, so they made him work for me, an 'ordinary person' , I am not that easy to 'manipulate' him and use him."

After hearing this explanation, "White Saint" Catalina nodded with satisfaction, and her body disappeared into the study room instantly, seemingly completing the task assigned to her by Owen.

But when she left the embassy and appeared in a house at No. 8 Williams Street, the corners of her mouth turned up unconsciously and she said to herself: "Sure enough, while he completely dominated me, he couldn't hide it from me either. Anything...as long as I ask a question, he will definitely answer, and he cannot tell lies."

But at this moment, a mocking voice came into her ear:

"What's 'control'? You're just influenced by the authority of the 'Lost God' and can't resist!

"I guess you must have seduced the other person and had sex with him. When your desire was strongest, you were 'captured' by that thing...

"Tsk, tsk, the ageless witch was caught by the prey when she was 'hunting' for food. You are considered a 'witch's shame'."

"Who is it?" Catalina was so shocked when she heard this voice that she almost couldn't maintain her posture, but when she looked around, she found nothing... It was as if it was just her auditory hallucination.

No... It shouldn't be. When I just heard those words... I didn't have the idea of ​​"reporting to Mr. Owen immediately"... He understands the nature of the sealed object and can even block its influence?

At this point, Catalina could not continue thinking because the influence of the sealed object took effect again, making her unable to resist and unable to ask for help...

However, just before she was about to leave the house, she suddenly saw a line of ancient Fusac language text on the ground: "Bring a 'janitor' here!"

…

North District, inside a house on Alka Street.

Abner slapped a card with a gold frame on the ground, and then, with a flash of blue light, a tight, transparent white gown appeared in front of Xio.

Xio was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Abner in a daze, his eyes full of disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that the other party would make an extraordinary item with such an appearance...