The time is approaching and Rico will be coming to pick someone up soon. Anna walked with Hesta through the several pavilions from which she had arrived.
Anna enthusiastically introduced some of her most proud collections, and Hesta listened with half interest. She held seven books borrowed from Anna's study in her arms and was pushed forward by Zero.
"You're very sleepy, aren't you?" Anna asked suddenly.
"...A bit," Hestad reluctantly cheered up, "Maybe the density of conversations in the morning was too high for me, and I need a rest."
"You should tell me first so I can pick another time to tell you how rare these things are."
"I'm just tired..." Hesta frowned, "It's not like I didn't listen to what you were saying."
"Really? Can you repeat the origin of this dagger? After all, I just told you."
"..."
Hesta looked at the blade with a green light in front of her, with a subtle expression.
"You should really learn how to lie." Anna admired Hesta's embarrassed face, "At this time, just sit there without saying a word, and don't take the initiative to hit the knife edge."
Hesta said nothing and slowly leaned back on the chair.
"It comes from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, probably from the Jianxi period of the Zhou Dynasty. The workmanship of this dagger is very fine. There are glaze patterns between the handle and the blades, and the bottom of the handle is inlaid with turquoise. This design was very popular in the Pingjing area at that time, but in the end However, archaeologists unearthed it in an ancient family tomb in the snowfields of the North 14th District. It is said that when people first pulled the dagger out of the black lacquered wooden sheath, there were no rust marks on the blade."
"Sounds like this kind of thing should be in the museum in District 14...Why is it here with you?"
"Good question," Anna said softly, "because during the blackout era, most of the museums in the world were looted to varying degrees."
"...I think that cultural relics like this should generally be returned to the local museum afterwards, rather than kept for themselves."
“No one can claim it as their own, it just passes me by.”
The doorbell rang, Zero ran to the door and asked who it was, and Rico's voice came from the phone.
Anna looked at her watch and said, "Your friend is very punctual."
"...Thank you for your hospitality these few hours. I learned a lot."
"You're welcome."
Hesta looked at the book in her arms, "Do you usually stay in your study?"
"Not necessarily, I might go for a walk on the deck, it depends on my mood." Anna said with a smile, "If you want to find me, just leave me a note and slide it down the room door. We live in the same room." The suite is very convenient.”
"OK."
"Wait a minute, Jane, I have a question that I'm curious about..."
"I may not be able to answer that," Hesta said softly, "What?"
"You and your partner laughed at Rob's speech the night Dietrich was discovered in the theater - what were you laughing at?"
Hesta fell into deep thought. She recalled for a long time, and finally recalled the moment Anna described.
"Oh, you said that time..." A sarcastic smile appeared on her face again, "I used to know someone when I was at the reserve base..."
"Your friend?"
"Thinking too much," Hesta whispered, "I don't know if he has heard of the name of Thorn Monk or Roboglier before, but he and these people are a perfect match. We guess, if He is also on this ship at this moment, and he will definitely rush to the stage to hold Rob in his arms and cry, maybe it will be more touching than the recognition of father and son."
The door opened at this time, and Rico was about to enter, but Zero blocked the door.
"Jane!" Rico waved towards Hesta, "I'm here to pick you up."
Hesta pushed the wheelchair forward a few steps, then turned back and said, "Then, I'm leaving."
Anna smiled.
…
"How's it going? Is it fun at Anna's place?"
"Hmm... quite unexpected."
"Let me see what books you borrowed."
In the elevator, Rico picked up several books held by Hesta in his arms. Without exception, they were all wrapped in brown paper, with only the titles written on the spines.
"The Male Awakening, The Gender Lie, The Glory of Our Fathers... what are you reading? Are these books given to you by Anna?"
"I borrowed it from her."
Li Ge suddenly became vigilant, "...who is this Anna? I see that Chiba trusts her so much that I don't care too much. Isn't she dragging you to preach?"
Hesta laughed, "Probably not. I'll tell you in detail when I get back to the room... Are you okay this morning?"
"I'm not sure, I just woke up." Li Ge frowned, "There is no signal now. Si Lei was not in the room when I woke up, and there was no voice message on the landline phone."
The elevator door opened and the two returned to the cabin deck. There was no one in the aisle and there was silence everywhere.
"...Then it should be fine," Hesta whispered, "I want to go back and lie down for twenty minutes."
"Okay, I'll check the watch for you. Do you want to eat something first? I left your lunch -"
Suddenly, Rico stopped.
Hesta also noticed something was wrong. Some quarrels came from the other end of the corridor. Although the content could not be heard clearly through the door, the tone of the quarrel was very intense.
"It seems to be the suite of the sisters yesterday... right?"
"Go and have a look."
Rico pushed Hesta and started running. The sound indeed came from the apartment where Agnes and Meyer lived. Rico started slamming the door loudly, "Is there anyone there? Open the door!"
The quarrel almost stopped immediately. During each break of the door, Hesta put her ear against the wall. She heard the sound of some doors opening and closing, followed by a series of footsteps, and Agnes appeared in front of the door. Behind the suite's glass door.
"...It's you," her voice trembled slightly, "Who are you looking for?"
"I'm not looking for anyone. I just heard something wrong. Come and have a look."
Rico and Hesta looked at Agnes's feet at the same time - she didn't even wear shoes, she ran over barefoot.
"Who are you arguing with?"
"No, I'm watching a movie... Everyone should have gone to eat at this moment. I came back first because I felt a little uncomfortable."
"But we heard a man's voice."
"My stereo must be too loud," Agnes smiled, "Thank you for coming here."
"Why are your eyes red?"
"I said I was watching a movie," Agnes lowered her head and rubbed her right eye with her hand, "It's really okay."
"Do you mind if we go in and take a look?"
"...Of course not," the smile on Agnes's face disappeared, "You can't just barge in."
"That's not what you said last night. You and Meyer——"
"So are you here to cause trouble?" Agnes suddenly became tough, "If you pester me again, I will call someone."
The quarrel attracted the attention of others, and the doors of several suites opened. Everyone poked their heads out and looked at Hesta and Rico.
"Rico." Hesta pulled Rico's sleeve, "Let's go back."
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