For explorers, there are some tasks that need to be kept secret.
For example, the "Lewin Town Terror Incident" that spread widely in New York City this time - resulted in the death of more than a dozen townspeople, and hundreds of townspeople who escaped Aegwin's control needed to receive psychological treatment...
Because it involves the occurrence of "angel's calling", the divine court requires confidentiality.
Therefore, all informants, including Sean, were required to keep secret after the mission.
However, Sean did not think that this confidentiality system could really conceal the situation - the news of the matter was too great, almost no one in the Explorers Association did not know what happened in Levin Town, and the daily life of the Explorers could not be isolated in Outside normal society, so the story will definitely get out.
"Since it will spread, why not let me write a first-hand report directly as a certain mysterious scholar." Sean thought this way, "Not only can I suppress the rumors, but I can also earn royalties...
"Make sure that the article does not involve some core events experienced by the explorers, and describe the causes and consequences of the events from the perspective of an informed bystander..." The manuscript has actually been formed in Sean's mind, and he is very confident that the association will not know this. The manuscript is written by the explorer.
Sean's mind returned to the conversation with Edward: "It was about the last horrific incident in Levin Town. However... the "Daily News" does not seem to accept manuscripts about such mysterious events."
Edward shook his head: "We also have reports involving evil, but it is really difficult to publish such articles that belong entirely to the mysterious world in the Daily News.
"But... I know the editor-in-chief of a magazine. She definitely likes this type of manuscript."
Sean relaxed and leaned on the back of the chair: "Which magazine?"
Edward smiled: "New Testament Horror Stories - you must have heard of them."
Sean brows were relieved - he flipped through this magazine at the newsstand, which seemed to be selling well. It recorded the stories behind all the "evil events" that had recently occurred in New Testament City.
Although it sounds like a fictional literary magazine, after Sean read a few "stories" with a critical eye, he was surprised to find that this magazine seemed to be a fictional literary version of real evil events. out.
"New Testament Horror Stories" magazine may indeed have some mysterious information channels-these works based on real writings may very well come from local explorers.
Edward took the fish food and walked to the rectangular fish tank next to the window. He crushed the fish food into the water with his stubby fingers: "Well... but their magazine is a little strange. The editors all use pseudonyms and only accept letter submissions..."
With that said, Edward walked to the desk, turned over a small card, and handed it to Sean.
It was a pure black business card with strange white fonts writing on it:
"New Testament Horror Stories" magazine, editor-in-chief: Ms. Lingsi Feng. Below the name is the address of the submission.
Edward said: "After you submit the manuscript, they will reply to you whether to publish it or not."
In order to receive a reply, Sean completed the manuscript at the Daily News newspaper. After Edward's approval, the mailing address written directly on the letter was the office of the "Daily News".
After doing this, Sean found Edward alone again.
After experiencing the "Gone Couple" report, Sean felt that he and this stern but passionate editor were already sailors on the same ship.
So he decided to directly ask this middle-aged man who knew many past events: "Edward, have you heard of the Judas Ring?"
Edward's hand, which was originally writing something on the paper with a pen, stopped. He slowly raised his head. His eyes were a little surprised at first, and then replaced by a serious expression. He put his free left hand to his lips and shushed softly. After a moment - he made a "silence gesture" with some struggle.
Edward knew about the Judas Ring, and he also knew about the ban order!
"Sean, I can probably guess that there may be a very troublesome situation behind your sister's disappearance..." Edward looked at Sean seriously, "I also want to provide more convenience for your investigation, but, I To run a newspaper, you can't..." As he explained, he took out a small piece of paper and wrote as softly as possible.
When the words about refusing to discuss the Judas Ring were finished, the piece of paper was also finished. Edward gently pushed the piece of paper closer to Sean on the table.
Sean picked it up and there was a sentence written on it: "Don't ask anyone again - no one will tell you what you ask, and it will also lead to disaster. However, there may be information in old books and newspapers the truth."
Through his agate-framed glasses, Edward's eyes shone with seriousness.
Under Edward's gaze, Sean nodded slowly.
When Sean walked out of the editor's office, he saw a somewhat familiar figure walking into the noisy public office from a distance.
The man was wearing a dark green suede suit and a dark red silk tie. His hair was shiny and neatly combed back. Compared to the last time I saw him, the freckled boy seemed to have grown taller, and his temperament had completely changed.
The previous Jim Cain was just a timid intern who loved to cry. Upon seeing him this time, Sean could feel that he was much more confident, and his body language and expression were even a little aggressive.
"Lucky Jimmy." Next to Sean, a newspaper staff member was whispering to a colleague next to him, "He witnessed the robbery of Baby Face, and also appeared at the murder scene of Bloody Valentine's Day...
"He wrote two big news articles that shocked New Zealand. He suddenly changed from a newspaper crybaby to a heartthrob in the media industry..."
In the distance, the newspaper staff greeted Jimmy warmly. Jimmy looked confident and responded with a white-tooth smile—as if he was born this way.
"He's about the same age as my nephew. I heard he's about to be signed as a staff writer by the newspaper! What a lucky bastard..." The speaker shook his head slightly.
Sean took a detour and had no intention of saying hello to Jimmy.
After passing by passers-by, Sean suddenly heard an exaggerated voice behind him: "Oh, Mr. Dickinson!"
Sean turned his head, pretending not to notice just now, with a look of surprise on his face: "Jimmy, it's you! You look good." Sean noticed that he seemed to have powdered his face to cover up his freckles, and he had a [ Melinas] On the double snake staff, the top of the staff is inlaid with a small piece of shining black gemstone - obviously, he has been promoted in the religion of the messenger god.
Jimmy shook Sean's hand forcefully, and no longer had the humility to ask his seniors for advice on how to become a great reporter: "Sean, I haven't seen many of your masterpieces recently!"
Sean shrugged: "It's a part-time job after all, I have other things to be busy with."
"You are my most promising reporter." Jimmy patted Sean's arm. "You still have to pay more attention. If you pay more attention, you can dig out big news."
"Thank you for your advice." Sean tried his best to make his smile look sincere.
He found a hint of "fanaticism" in Jimmy's eyes. That was the fanaticism that Sean saw in Mark's eyes at the Messenger God's worship meeting - obviously, the pollution of [Melinas] faith had affected the poor young man in front of him.
He got what he wanted, but didn't know the cost.
The people nearby stopped paying attention to the reunion between the two. Jimmy came closer and lowered his voice and said: "Sean, when you were outside the church, you told me to give up my belief in [Melinas]...
"If I had listened to you, I would have been the biggest fool in the world.
"Sean, God has favored you before, but you hold on to your stubborn ideas and are unwilling to accept God's call... What a pity!
"I don't want to say this, but - you are going further and further down the wrong path."
He pointed to the double snake staff badge on his chest: "However, if you can repent, want to achieve greater achievements in worldly life, and realize how lucky you are to be favored by God, remember, [Melinas] 】The door is always open for you..."
Sean lost his patience: "I'm quite busy, so I may not have time to see your God."
Jimmy's eyes became colder, and his enthusiasm turned into a dangerous light.
Sean smiled mysteriously, turned and left.
Looking at Sean's back, Jimmy showed an expression of hatred. Just as he was about to curse this disrespectful foreigner in his heart, a huge sadness suddenly surged in his heart...
His expression became distorted, constantly changing between pride and sadness, as if it was difficult to breathe. He casually pulled the chair next to him and sat down...
"What, what's going on?"
