The time enters in February slowly. 时间缓缓进入2月。 Hunters’ Pub. 猎人酒吧。 Aaron is happy, the Halsey that side spreads the news, found intends to swapper. 亚伦心情不错,哈尔西那边传来好消息,找到一位有意向的交易者。 Naturally, more detailed information, but also needs to go to Black Queens District to speak in detail tonight. 当然,更加详细的信息,还需要今晚去黑皇后区详谈。 This high-rank transaction, even if there is reliable intermediate, the contact are also the habits several times. 这种高阶交易,哪怕有着可靠的中间人,往来几次也是常态。 The morning sunlight sprinkles from out of the window, in pub and does not have any guest. 上午的阳光自窗外洒落,酒吧内并没有什么客人。 Obviously, Aaron transformation daytime pub, turns into plan of cafe profit, failed ignominiously...... 很显然,亚伦改造白天的酒吧,变成咖啡厅盈利的谋划,可耻地失败了…… Has been cleaning William of table actually, somewhat raised the head absent-mindedly. 倒是一直在擦拭桌子的威廉,有些心不在焉地抬起头。 Last night...... Erzsebet absented from duty. 昨晚……伊莎贝特缺勤了。 This simply is an inconceivable matter. 这简直是一件不可思议的事情。 ‚Was the Erzsebet condition very not right...... often recently distracted, because of my relations?’ ‘最近伊莎贝特的状态很不对劲……时常精神恍惚,是因为我的关系么？’ ‚But, I felt obviously she has the favorable impression to me, is the misconception?’ ‘可是,我明明感觉她对我有好感,难道是错觉？’ ‚But is also insufficient for this, gives up this work?’ ‘但也不至于为了这样,就放弃这份工作吧？’ William was worried very, this is not the style of Lower City District resident. 威廉十分担心,这不是下城区居民的风格。 ‚Perhaps...... Erzsebet is injured or is seriously ill suddenly, can I have a look at her......? Erzsebet has not told me her to live in Mary Street several......’ ‘或许……伊莎贝特突然受伤或者病重,我得去看看她……咦？伊莎贝特还没有告诉我她住玛丽街几号……’ The William eye shot a look was reading the newspaper leisurely and carefree Aaron, after arriving at the bar . 威廉眼睛瞥了正悠闲看报纸的亚伦一眼,来到吧台之后。 Not long, he is carrying a tray that chocks up the dessert and fruit, arrives at side Aaron: „Can boss...... come one cup of coffee again?” 没有多久,他端着一份摆满点心与水果的托盘,来到亚伦身边:“老板……要不要再来一杯咖啡？” “Oh?” “哦？” Aaron swept William one, has the happy expression of ridicule: „Aren't you always regard as the laborious schoolwork divination? Today is so positive, is who thinks divination? Erzsebet? Right, she had not come last night, should I dismiss her?” 亚伦扫了威廉一眼,带着嘲弄的笑意:“你不是一向将占卜视为辛苦的课业么？今天这么积极,是想占卜谁？伊莎贝特么？对了,她昨晚没来,我是不是应该开除她？” „Boss...... Erzsebet has told me, she falls ill to ask for leave, I forgot to tell you last night.” “老板……伊莎贝特跟我说过,她生病想要请假,我昨晚忘了告诉你。” William desperate, starts to study lying, but sees the look that Aaron teased, the sound more said that was lower. 威廉情急之下,开始学着撒谎,但看到亚伦戏谑的眼神,声音越说越低。 “Heh……” “呵……” Aaron regarding has no interest that these sentiment love love, but regarding Erzsebet suddenly absents from duty indeed somewhat cares. 亚伦对于这些情情爱爱的并没有兴趣,但对于伊莎贝特的突然缺勤的确有些在意。 After all, this is possibly representing the previous Baron arson case later investigation and danger is imminent! 毕竟,这可能代表着上次男爵纵火案之后的调查与危险迫近！ „Hasn't made the coffee?” “还不去泡咖啡？” After he played jokes upon William enough, finally opened the mouth. 他将威廉戏耍够了之后,终于开口。 „Good.” “好的。” William drew back immediately, soaked Cappuccino of one cup of Aaron guidances, the above garland is perfect, looks, his craftsmanship has disciplined. 威廉立即退了下去,泡了一杯亚伦教导的‘卡布奇诺’,上面的拉花非常完美,看得出来,他的手艺已经磨练出来了。 Aaron is sipping the coffee slowly, at the same time reads the newspaper. 亚伦慢慢抿着咖啡,一边翻看报纸。 „Another big store was looted...... in view of recently the Pulmouth chaotic situation, ‚Momorrah Field’ decided that increases the patrol police forces...... ‘Magician’ to play very happily.” “又一家大商铺被洗劫……针对最近普尔茅斯的混乱局势,‘莫摩拉场’决定增派巡逻警力……‘魔术师’玩得很开心啊。” „According to Langley Tannis said, the Copper Phil monetary reward rose, he also brings a good news, ‘Professor’ soon to complete to convalesce, returns to Pulmouth......” “根据兰利·坦尼斯所说,科波·菲尔的赏金又涨了,他还带来一个好消息,‘教授’即将完成疗养,回到普尔茅斯……” ...... …… Aaron drinks intentionally very slowly, making nearby William feeling time pass specially long. 亚伦故意喝得很慢,让旁边的威廉感觉时间过得特别漫长。 Finally, William heard the Aaron sound: „You can explain, but best the psychology prepare......” 终于,威廉听到了亚伦的声音:“你可以解读了,但最好有心理准备……” The William expression changes immediately, the step goes forward slightly disorderly, gazes at design that in coffee plate is being twists the tune crookedly the line, twists like the snake! 威廉的表情顿时变化,步伐略微凌乱地上前,注视着咖啡盘中的图案那是一条歪歪曲曲的线,扭曲如蛇！ „Snake-shaped...... in the symbol of coffee divination, represented the death......, but, had the meaning of cure, right, Boss?” “蛇形……在咖啡占卜的象征中,代表死亡……不过,同时也有治愈的含义,对吧,老板？” The William eyes are full of the anticipation and earnestly seek look to Aaron. 威廉双眼饱含期待与渴求地望向亚伦。 „Can explain this, your progress I very satisfied......, but was sorry, this is the first meaning, I use Erzsebet to conduct divination as the main body, obtained her already the conclusion that died!” “能解读到这一层,你的进步我很满意……但抱歉,这就是第一层的意思,我以伊莎贝特为主体进行占卜,得出了她已经死亡的结论！” Some Aaron surprise, can only sigh: „Human affairs is variable......” 亚伦都有些诧异,只能感叹道:“世事无常啊……” „Boss, this what's the matter?” William both eyes one covers entirely the blood threads, becomes moist. “老板,这到底是怎么回事？”威廉双目一下布满血丝,变得湿润起来。 To him, living the colleague and ambiguous object of Erzsebet several days ago, really could not accept the fact of opposite party sudden death! 对于他而言,伊莎贝特在几天前还是活生生的同事与暧昧对象,实在接受不了对方突然死亡的事实！ „I must divination...... this possibly be previous time persecute your influence on stage a comeback again, is retaliating.” “我的确要再次占卜一下……这可能是上次迫害你的那股势力卷土重来,在进行报复。” The Aaron expression became serious, pulled out a pound sterling coin. 亚伦表情变得严肃了一些,掏出一枚金镑硬币。 Zheng, the coin throws to the midair, finally the reverse side toward on, represents the denial! 铮得一声,硬币抛向半空,最终反面朝上,代表否定！ „Does not seem like in view of us......” “似乎不是针对我们……” The Aaron expression becomes somewhat felt strange: „That is aims at Erzsebet oneself!...... Lower City District is missing in Pulmouth casually a person, was too ordinary, even if reported that Momorrah Field is also not necessarily able the multipurpose hearts to seek.” 亚伦的表情变得有些奇怪:“那就是针对伊莎贝特本人！在普尔茅斯……下城区随便失踪一个人,实在太普通了,哪怕报案了,莫摩拉场也未必会多用心地去寻找。” „No!” “不！” William puts out a hand, covers own mouth section: „Erzsebet...... your did divination make a mistake?” 威廉伸手,捂住自己的嘴部:“伊莎贝特……你的占卜是不是出错了？” „Hehe......” “呵呵……” Aaron sneers, without managing various collapses of William , to continue divination. 亚伦冷笑一声,没有管威廉的各种崩溃,继续占卜。 A moment later, his expression is slightly dignified: „The death of Erzsebet...... was related with the religious place!” 片刻之后,他表情略微凝重:“伊莎贝特的死亡……与宗教场所有关！” „Religious place?!” William is repeating this, the facial expression in pupil gradually becomes firm. “宗教场所？！”威廉重复着这句,眸子里的神情渐渐变得坚定。 Aaron sees this, can only silent sigh. 亚伦见此,只能无声地叹了口气。 ...... …… At night. 夜晚。 Halsey’s Moving Castle. 哈尔西的移动城堡。 The third reception room. 第三层会客厅。 Aaron wears the silver white mask, walks into the room with Halsey together. 亚伦戴着银白面具,与哈尔西一同走入房间。 In the room, the mysterious people have been waiting. 在房间内,已经有一个神秘人在等待。 He wears a dark green long gown, wears the heavy/thick bronze mask, only reveals a brown eye. 他穿着一袭墨绿色的长袍,戴着厚重的青铜面具,只露出一双褐色的眼睛。 Occasionally, has closely just like the sound that the insect creeps along, transmits from his long gown. 偶尔,有细密宛若虫豸爬动的声音,从他长袍之下传来。 Just sees, Aaron on a brow wrinkle, felt like saw ‘Insect Nest’ Roberts, but somewhat was also specious. 甫一见到,亚伦就眉头一皱,感觉似乎见到了‘虫巢’罗伯茨,但又有些似是而非。 „I introduced that...... this is to come from ‚Overgrown Wasteland’ order Mister ‘Cocoon Person’!” “我来介绍……这位是来自‘荒木之芜’教团的‘茧人’先生！” The Halsey smile said: „He brought carry-over of ‘Chrysalis’.” 哈尔西微笑道:“他带来了一件‘蛹’之遗留。” „Good evening, Mister ‘Cocoon Person’. I am Greene, ‘Artisan’......” “晚上好,‘茧人’先生。我是格林,一位‘工匠’……” Aaron lifts the hand to greet, in the heart is actually more vigilant. 亚伦抬手打了个招呼,心中却是更加警惕。 Overgrown Wasteland order may not be simple, in millennium ago Spirit Realm, he has listened to this name. 荒木之芜教团可并不简单,在千年前的灵界之中,他就听过这个名字。 ‚This order worshipped the Fate Manager insect cocoon in the past, now possibly believes Year Manager ‘Ruined Cocoon’ or ‘Lady of the Woods’...... ’ ‘这个教团过去崇拜司命虫茧,现在可能信仰司岁‘残茧’或者‘林中夫人’……’ The ‘Cocoon Person’ brown pupil swept Aaron one, sits the sofa, stretches out a palm of being dried up from the black robe , to promote a box, asked by the hoarse voice: „Can the thing that you want here, what reward provide?” ‘茧人’褐色的眸子扫了亚伦一眼,坐回沙发,从黑袍下伸出一只干枯的手掌,推出一只盒子,以沙哑的嗓音问道:“你要的东西在这里,能提供什么报酬？” „I want first to have a look at the material......” “我想先看看材料……” Aaron replied calmly: „If made me satisfy, the pound sterling and Inhuman Rank mystical article and antiquity knowledge, can......” 亚伦平静回答:“如果令我满意的话,金镑、非人级神奇物品、上古知识,都可以……” The Halsey surprise looked at Aaron one, has not thought that this Artisan indeed wants the massive hemorrhage. 哈尔西诧异地望了亚伦一眼,没想到这位工匠的确愿意大出血。 „Very good.” “很好。” Above the ‘Cocoon Person’ arm, a black insect climbs up slowly from the gown, opened the box with the whisker. ‘茧人’手臂之上,一只黑色的虫子慢慢从袍子下攀爬出来,用触须打开了盒子。 In the box, is white silkworm cocoon shape goods, above in Shunhua the silk, as if the faint trace ray is mobile. 在盒子里面,是一枚白色的蚕茧状物品,于顺滑的蚕丝之上,仿佛还有丝丝光芒流动。 ‘Cocoon Person’ introduced: „It a transformation from our order officiates, is his legacy......” ‘茧人’介绍道:“它来自我们教团的一位蜕变主祭,是他的遗留物……”