The lanterns lit up one after another.
The town of Arkham was once again shrouded in bright lights, and the nightlife officially kicked off amidst the hustle and bustle.
"Did you read today's daily report? Two more students died in our school. One was covered in mucus and his eyes were wide open, as if he had seen some ferocious monster."
"The other one was burned to death by an unknown fire in a room without any traces of burning, but there was an expression of enjoyment on his face."
"It's so terrifying, even my deformed-looking mixed-race roommate finds it unbelievable."
Near Qingshi Square.
There is the most prosperous night market street in the town. It looks very quiet during the day, and occasionally pedestrians stop to feed the pigeons.
When night falls, all kinds of stalls are like little mushrooms popping up in the forest after the rain, without any pattern, filling the square.
The source of customers is very fixed, including the group of quasi-investigators from the University of Michigan, as well as lecturers and professors.
Of course, recently there have been some strange exchange students, and the residents have shown a very high level of acceptance of them, as long as they are willing to pay them truthfully.
At this moment.
The junior students who had been separated for a long time were complaining to Lu Li. After all, the death rate at the University of Michigan was too high.
It's not just every three days, students or faculty members die due to mysterious factors every day. The small town daily has opened a column to report these incidents.
"If you don't want to, you can study medicine or literature. When the professor offers you an olive branch to study mysterious fields together, you can sternly refuse."
"In this case, after the preparatory course is over, the school will arrange you into a regular class..."
Before leaving, Lu Li reunited with his old friends. Listening to Yang Kai's complaints, while answering seriously, he couldn't help but think of the previous owner of the cowhide book in his hand.
After graduating from Miskatonic University in that world, he returned to the Fog City and started working as a lousy dentist. Later, due to poor management, he was forced to move from the relatively affluent Baker Street to the East End.
Of course, he was obviously willing to be ordinary, and he did not hesitate to give the relics of his old friends to himself, as if to avoid the god of plague.
"Well, the dangers are real, but the rewards that come from it are also very desirable."
On the one hand, he is worried about his unknown contamination, and on the other hand, he longs for power.
This... Lu Li had no thoughts of comforting others.
In fact, this guy already has the answer in his mind.
"Xiao Ion, how about I go with you?"
At this time, a voice came from above.
A gray-haired mouse with a cute appearance and an unusual temperament held peeled roasted chestnuts in his hand, gnawing on them and asking questions.
"Just staying with Miss Mia and waiting for me to come back is already the best help."
"..."
Although it is indeed uncomfortable to be looked down upon, the little mouse knows very well that if he insists on going over, he will only become a burden. If he dies...
Thinking of this, an unconfident answer came:
"Okay, listen for once."
After saying this, he kicked his hind legs lightly and jumped onto the shoulders of Miss Mia who was standing next to him.
In fact, the collection time will be in three hours. The trains to the pier have temporarily stopped running, and the latest train will have to wait until 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Because of this, the members of the exploration team chose to have fun in the tavern near the pier and wait early.
…
For Lu Li, Lu Li could reach this distance very quickly, so he simply accepted the invitation to spend some time with his old friend and eat some good food along the way.
You know, once you go to the sea, it will be very difficult to eat fresh vegetables and various kinds of fresh meat, especially the former. If you have to satisfy your craving, you can stop the boat and fish on site, but you cannot conjure dishes out of thin air.
At the market.
There are clothes that are in line with public aesthetics but not very exquisite in workmanship, and some hand-made distressed works of art that are weird in appearance and claim to contain endless secrets——
Undoubtedly, it is a routine specially devised by college students who are classified as confidential.
Because they are not ordinary citizens who are short of money. They pursue the truth all their lives, are willing to risk their lives, and even pay more.
Therefore, as long as the seller can weave an interesting story that can withstand scrutiny, prospective investigators do not care about the 99.99% chance of being deceived, but are eager for the one in 10,000 chance left.
As for Lu Li...
With the idea of cherishing the last experience of prosperity, I watched everything carefully, and then I was attracted by the small stalls exuding various aromas.
Haggis soup, meatballs, roasted chestnuts with honey.
Carrying boxes of food, I wandered around the square in the gentle night breeze, buying some small things that pleased my eyes, and wasting my happy time.
Finally, as the two of them waved goodbye, Lu Li headed for the dock at a speed close to teleportation.
Before parting, the little guy actually gave me a gift, saying it could save lives at a critical moment——
Legend has it that in ancient times when magical civilization reached its peak, magicians were able to build flying castles in the sky. Like gods, they overlooked the entire land. They gently moved their fingers and chanted magic spells to tear apart space. Or summon meteors and change the sky on a large scale.
The magic scrolls contain the attacks of these demigods. Of course, it depends on the level and type.
【give directions】
This is the ability that comes with the scroll given by the little mouse. It is reported that no matter where you arrive, as long as you activate it, you can sense its location and get an approximate coordinate.
Could it be that they are worried about getting lost on the road of exploration?
Lu Li felt warm in his heart when he looked at the pocket magic scroll in his hand, which was less than the size of a palm.
The little guy can't compare to the power of his predecessors, and those earth-shattering spells involving forbidden areas have all been annihilated in the ashes of time, but it is unavoidable to feel gratified that he can use his free time to secretly come up with a practical little surprise.
pier.
The night is deep and the moon is dim.
The patrol officers who were responsible for guarding the berth to ensure that no thieves would visit saw a steamship with a large tonnage that could accommodate hundreds of people leaving the town of Arkham.
In the past, this ship actually caused widespread discussion. Some well-informed maritime businessmen claimed that it was a transportation boat, specially used by those giant cruise ships, so it had a strange shape and a relatively luxurious interior. Only when the mother ship crashed will be enabled only then.
So...which giant cruise ship was so unlucky that it sank in the vast sea?
Was this traffic boat stolen, or was there something else hidden behind it?
There are no answers now.
It became an Arctic research vessel of Miskatonic University, owned by Lu Li, deputy leader and outstanding exchange student.
These will be recorded in the school history.
Although there are only a few lines, it can be regarded as a different kind of "The Passing Goose Leaves a Sound". Perhaps later archeology students will see such a sentence and continue to explore along related routes.
Captain's cabin.
"Raise the sails and set sail."
Lu Li, who had eaten and drank enough at the market, made a cup of instant coffee and completed the steering task with ease, looking familiar.
And he was the only one doing the whole process.
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