Everyone is preoccupied.
Even Lu Ning, who had the advantage of being in the dark in the scene, was no exception. After returning to the hotel, she locked herself in the RV again and began to think about the next strategy.
The demons didn't know each other's identities. Although Lu Ning had already made a rough guess, there was no way to confirm it directly now. I originally thought that the witch would give some help in the task, but now it seems that it is really limited, and I basically have to rely on myself.
In addition, some of the strengths exposed by tourists also need to be paid attention to. Lu Ning had long known that the identity arranged by the distribution center could not be a fuel-efficient lamp. Milly failed to restrain her murderous intention and chose the wrong candidate, but she was sure that nothing so good would happen next.
Lu Ning already knew the identities of Milly and her younger brother, Mi Nan. He even knew that Luo Nan should be Mi Nan. His blank expression must have made it clear that his sister's death was related to him.
As for the three people traveling with the two siblings, Yu Guiting, Feng Hui and Peng Morong, she could not contact anyone from the puppet party, and they might be potential threats that she was not aware of.
On the other hand is Asayama Seitaro's group. There is no doubt that all of them are very capable. The moment Inahara summoned the ghost wolf made Lu Ning realize that this was not a camp confrontation where demons controlled the night, and then Fujii Yukine's judgment also made her aware of it. threats.
Although she has laid several layers of fog before the truth, but at this rate, it seems that the secret of the devil will be completely revealed in at most half the time, and this is without considering the results of other devils' unauthorized actions.
In addition, Karl and Robert, one of them led the team openly, and the other secretly supported him. She did not think that Karl was helpless against the stabbing rain from the roof demon before. After all, after being rescued by Ye Chuqing, he felt a little bit lucky to survive the disaster. None, the tone was completely expected, I'm afraid it was also a test.
Shen Lishu and Ye Chuqing, since Ye Chuqing is not that simple, it seems that Shen Lishu will not be easy to deal with, and may even be a difficult person. However, the accompanying Yiluo seemed to be a breakthrough, and his purpose was not simple. He might be able to use it to contain Shen Lishu's actions.
In addition, Qu Siyuan and Pan Haishu, who seemed to be sweet-tempered people, did not express their opinions on the situation that Zhong Feiying might be a demon. Xia Xinhe and Duan Qing, who were too eager to survive and created a stiff atmosphere, almost couldn't play the role of a delicate girl. Qiu Yiyun, who has no flaws, and Zhu You, a guy who behaves abnormally.
When Lu Ning came back to her senses, the notebook page in front of her was already messy with drawings. Almost everyone's behavior in the past two days had been replayed in her mind. Of course, what they would have thought if she put it under normal circumstances. It's suspicious, but the current state is just right.
Everyone said clearly, "I'm just suspicious. Guess whether I'm lying to humans or demons."
After sorting out her thoughts, Lu Ning opened the car door and found two people standing not far away, holding a basket at a loss.
"Is something wrong?" Lu Ning recognized the two people as the parents of the boy she rescued.
"Doctor, thank you! We really didn't know what to do that day! Thank you for saving our child!"
The man walked over quickly and put the basket into Lu Ning's hand.
"We... have nothing to thank you for, so we brought you some things made at home. Please accept them!" the woman said nervously next to her.
Lu Ning glanced at the basket. Cheese, eggs, dried meat and a bottle of wine were all common crops.
"Then I'll treat it as a medical fee. You'd better go back and take care of the children. After all, the injury requires someone to accompany you."
"There are elders at home! Don't worry, it's just that we feel we must come." The man said quickly.
"Okay, I'll take it. Is there anything else?"
The couple looked at each other, and the husband asked hesitantly and inquiringly: "Doctor, I heard that you went to the lake last night?"
"Well, something weird happened."
"You'd better stay away from that place." The wife held her hands in prayer, "Thank God you're okay. That place was said to have been built by the last witch. It was once regarded as a bad omen and planned to be burned down, but no matter what, the damage will be done. Things were restored when dawn came, and those who tried to take part in the destruction fell seriously ill and died.”
"Is there such a thing?"
"Yes, there were people who once said that it was okay to kill the witch, but don't touch her house. These are all rumors, but... the town will not let children pass there, and there were some incidents when tourists stayed there before. It seems that the house recognizes its owner..." The husband rubbed his hands and said, "If you can come back safely, it's better not to go there again."
"Thank you for informing me, I will be careful." Lu Ning nodded.
"How long does the doctor plan to stay here? What if..." The wife finally asked this sentence hesitantly.
"In about half a month, since your child is out of danger, his life will not be in danger. If the situation changes, come to me. I am usually in the car. By the way, has the murderer been found?"
"No, the mayor has already arranged for people to search the woods."
"It's good to have some action."
After Lu Ning took a moment to let the couple leave, she put the basket back in the car and walked into the hotel.
The hotel is much quieter today. After all, the human side has not established any reliable contact. Now they are still fighting on their own, which is also beneficial to the devil. Lu Ning walked to the counter. The boss was squatting under the counter looking for something. She called out to the boss before she hurriedly got up.
"Doctor? How can I help you?" The boss already knows Lu Ning, and it is probably related to the child she treated before.
"Excuse me, where is the most well-informed place in town? I want to take some time to go there." Lu Ning said.
"The most crowded place should be the tin-plated jug at night, oh, it's the tavern in our town. Sharma's wine-making skills are superb, and the dishes prepared by Tina will never disappoint you. If so If you don’t like alcoholic drinks, you can ask Sera for some juice or vegetable soup.”
"It sounds like there are quite a few tavern operators?"
"They are three sisters." The boss pointed out, "Their father passed away a few years ago. Originally, the town thought that the three people left behind might need some help. Unexpectedly, they quickly took over Old Jack's dilapidated tavern, and then It took a month to make it a place where hunters and farmers would go for a drink on their way home.”
"That said, I'm more interested in checking it out." Lu Ning smiled, "By the way, boss, please vacate my room. I don't need it anymore."
"Okay, wait a moment." The boss took out the registration book and quickly helped Lu Ning check out of the room.
After noon, Lu Ning walked to the town again. Baihu Town, a place with about a thousand people, is not very big. You can walk to any part of the town within twenty minutes. She quickly became familiar with the structure of several main roads in the town, as well as some important shops. .
Due to the relatively low consumption level, except for the large number of agricultural and sideline products, there is basically only one store here. Lu Ning roughly memorized the locations of each store, but when she passed the door of a carpenter's shop, she found two coffins in the windows on both sides near the door, and they were beautifully framed. They were obviously for use rather than advertising.
"Carpenter's shop?" Lu Ning looked up and saw that the name of the shop was two people's names, but these two coffins...
"Hello." A thin middle-aged man walked out of the store. He looked a little ugly, but his attitude was still very enthusiastic.
"Excuse me...are these two coffins custom-made?" Lu Ning pointed to the door of the store.
"Yes, I received the news this morning that these two people were to be brought out and taken away."
"It's already ready when you receive it in the morning?" Lu Ning didn't believe it.
"I didn't explain it clearly." The carpenter quickly waved his hand, "The coffins were ordered early in the morning, but the person who made the order said he would send a letter on time to ask me to carry the coffins outside the shop. Today, I will move two coffins."
"Who else would order a coffin in advance?"
"Hehehe, we don't know what those rich people think, but we can't stop doing business, right? Their money has already been paid..."
"Can I ask the guy how many coffins he ordered?"
"Eighteen people, this is a big job. It took our whole family almost half a month to do it." The carpenter said proudly, obviously very satisfied with the results of his work.
Exactly the number of human visitors. And two coffins were carried out corresponding to the two people who died last night... Lu Ning had to think in this direction.
"I want to know who placed the order."
"Well... we generally don't reveal our employer's name..."
Lu Ning took out a small purse and weighed it twice. There was a clear and sweet sound inside, and the carpenter immediately laughed, "Of course, you are just passing by here, it doesn't matter even if I tell you, right? The employer's name is Ai. Degas Hermann, this man never left his house."
Hearing this name, Lu Ning carefully recalled the list of important people in the town.
Hermann...is a noble surname in the town.
Although the aristocracy has long since disappeared, the legacy of the nobility still exists. The Herman family and the Turner family are the only two remaining aristocrats in the town. The Herman family is relatively low-key and does not have many local industries except for the large farms outside White Lake Town; while the Turner family is involved in the business and governance of the town, and they like to put the youth of the family into those basic positions. Experience.
"Which member of the Hermann family is Edgar?"
"You know a lot about the town. Mr. Edgar handed over the family to Mr. Fisher about ten years ago. We haven't seen him since then. He probably doesn't want to go out. But old friends I can still receive letters from him often." The carpenter puffed up his chest, as if to say that he was also one of Edgar's old friends.
"Thank you." Lu Ning nodded, turned and left.
There are many mysteries in the town. Lu Ning never expected that she would be assigned to the villain camp, but she was still kept in the dark. In addition to knowing information about her own demon, she didn't even know where the demon was, what her abilities were, and whether there was someone secretly supporting her in the town. None of the characters are clear.
Even teammates have to guess.
However, in a confrontational scenario, every tourist must be in a fair state at the beginning. Lu Ning does not understand this, and she is also sure that it will be more difficult for humans to obtain this information.
At about four o'clock in the afternoon, when passing by the pub with a hip flask flag, Lu Ning found that it was finally open.
She walked in. There were not many customers at this time. The three sisters in the tavern were busy setting up. When they saw Lu Ning walking in, a tall woman with long blond hair came over.
"Welcome to the Tin Plated Flagon, I am Sharma, are you here for a visit?"
"Yes."
The woman immediately smiled: "There are all kinds of drinks and food in the tavern. I guarantee your satisfaction. Now..." She turned her head and glanced at the girl with short blond hair who was putting the bench down on the table not far behind her. , "Sela, prepare a single seat for this guest first!"
"Okay." Sierra blinked, then walked to the corner and moved out a pile of round stools, and asked Lu Ning, "Guest, which seat do you want?"
"It's better to be near the bar. I want to have a good seat to listen to stories."
"Oh, on the right side of Sera, the prime audience seat~" Sharma led Lu Ning to the side of the bar, which happened to be facing most of the tables in the pub, including the row of seats in front of the bar. It was indeed as Sharma said Said it was a very good location.
"There is a menu on the bar. If you need anything, you can just ask Sierra, or Tina and I will say it when we pass by. This is a rare afternoon. Guests, please enjoy the time with the tin-plated wine jug." Sharma enthusiastically told Lu Ning pointed at the things around the bar, then ran into the kitchen with a smile.
"She always greets everyone very warmly." After setting up the tables and chairs, Sera came to the bar. "Sometimes she is even too busy, but recently she finally knows how to let us share the burden a little bit. Responsibility."
She tucked one side of her short hair behind her ear and smiled at Lu Ning: "Sorry for making you hear a little complaint... What do you want to have? Guest?"
"Is there any alcohol that can represent Baihu Town?"
“Making wine or mixing wine?”
"Since I've placed an order with you, let's have a drink of mixed drinks first, but I don't want that much alcohol."
"Your wish." Sera smiled confidently, then began to take out the wine glasses and bartending utensils and started working.
The setting sun casts a golden light outside the window. More and more people started to go home on the road, and guests gradually came to the tavern. They came in in groups and ordered a small barrel of wine and a few dishes to go with the wine. Just chatting leisurely.
When Lu Ning returned her attention, a glass of wine in a goblet with a gradient color from dark blue at the top to black at the bottom was placed in front of her.
There were spots like stars floating in the wine that looked like the night sky. Serra put the bartending tools back in place and introduced to Lu Ning: "This drink may not be liked by the locals, but it is indeed the representative of Baihu Town...Guest, its name is 'The Return of the Witch'."
