The signboard of the Bronze Gear had words she didn't recognize, but at least she remembered the pattern. "Is Ms. Liana here?" Because of her anxiety, she couldn't help but ask as soon as she opened the door.
It turns out that the target is sitting opposite the door, and you can't see it unless you are blind. There was certainly no mysterious darkness that had filled the path when Celsus had led her to the temple, and Hitarian thought she must have blushed.
Ms. Liana is the same as yesterday, her scarf is the symbol, leaving a deep impression on everyone. She seemed to do it on purpose. There are many women in the Bronze Gear who wear the same uniforms and manage mansions in different neighborhoods, but Hitarian can find Liana accurately every time. "Miss Ringot, what do you need me to do for you?" she said kindly, without showing any look that would embarrass Hitarian.
"It's about my sister Ruth."
"What happened to her? Lost her way or hurt herself again?"
"No, it's a detection station——"
At first it was Murum's Dalmatian "Bald" who came to report the news. It took its owner's order to the reconnaissance station to pick up Ruth after get off work, but its owner found that it was the only one who came back. "Baldhead" is a good, strong and reliable dog. Ruth loves him very much. Unless there is an accident, she will definitely follow him obediently. He immediately informed Hitarian.
At that time, Hitarian was busy working as a weaver. When she learned that her sister might be missing, she immediately left her work and went to the detection station to look for her. Murum took "Bald" with her. They originally wanted to ask the astrologer at the detection station, but the reply they received was that the entire detection station was on vacation today. Hitarian originally thought that the guard on duty was having fun with their two children, but he had proof: that was indeed what the notice board said.
So where was Ruth this day? Hitarian found himself unable to imagine it. Everything about Byrne was beyond her barren imagination. In this strange city and strange hometown, only my sister is the most important.
"Drink some water, your voice is hoarse." Ms. Liana put down two cups and gave them to her and Murum.
It is not difficult to explain what happened, but that is when the narrator is in a calm state. Hitarian stumbled and struggled to express himself clearly. This was an extremely urgent matter, but Ms. Liana's reaction was not strong. "There's something I must tell you, Miss Ringott."
Her composure failed to appease Hitarian, and for this reason she did not reach out when Murum drank the cup in one gulp. "Is there no other way?" No, that shouldn't be the case.
"Oh, no, that's not what I meant. Ruth is safe - forgive me for saying this too late. In fact, today is the only day the detection station is not off. They are all staying at their posts."
"What's going on? Is Ruth still at the detection station?"
"Yes. It's just that the mystery obscures the surrounding environment and you are affected. In fact, everyone is staying in place." Liana said, "Don't worry. Drink some water, you look exhausted. "
"We were looking for her for two hours." Hitarian insisted on getting the answer. "Ruth should have been back long ago. What happened to the detection station?"
Ms. Liana visibly hesitated for a moment. Finally she stood up and led Hitarian and Murum into a separate room. "Bald" wanted to follow, but she stopped him. "Animals are sometimes very sensitive, and some magic can harm them." She took off her scarf. "That's what happened at the detection station."
"What do you mean?" There was a soft bench in the room, and Hitarian sat on it, but he had no intention of feeling comfortable.
"Mystery. You don't understand mystery, so I won't say much about it. Mystery is an anomaly, and sometimes people turn a blind eye. But dogs are different from people. They can be aware of the existence of mystery through some of their sense of touch, so they are more affected by it. Big." Ms. Liana pointed to the clock above her head. "Look."
Hitarian saw the hands converging at around half past six, which was Ruth's off-duty time. Suddenly confusion replaced anxiety. "Now it's obvious...?" What was lost was not Ruth, but my time?
"Mystery affects your sense of time. Unless you see the relevant 'order', you are not aware of it at all." She explained, "Things like dials are equivalent to carriers of order. This situation is usually magical. The side effects mean that the practitioner is not proficient enough. What is the name of that cute little thing outside?"
"Bald." The boy coughed.
"'Bald' was the first one to be affected. It must have gone to the detection station early to wait for Miss Ruth, right?"
"It always goes early. How could I forget?" Murum slapped his forehead. "I'm sorry, Hitarian, I scared you."
"You are the second one," Liana said.
I am the third one. Hitarian could not help but grit his teeth and think back to the situation when he heard the news. My classes hadn't finished at that time, and she and Ruth obviously came home at the same time, otherwise they wouldn't have asked "Bald" to pick up and drop off her sister. It was impossible for Ruth to get lost, and she remembered that her sister was a nameless person with extraordinary luck. Why can't I remember? This is the mysterious power that, as a mortal, she has no power to resist.
"Okay, the misunderstanding is cleared up. You have to listen carefully to what I'm going to say next, especially you, Miss Hitarian Lingot." The administrator said.
"But I have to pick up Ruth now."
"It's her business." Liana handed her a piece of parchment, "Read it. I will explain the vocabulary barrier one by one, so you can understand it."
"According to Article 67 of the confidentiality agreement..."
Hitarian understood: "Everyone at the detection station signed the agreement?"
"Ruth is a special case. Her colleagues are all adults and old members of Starless Night, so they cannot be generalized."
"You promised me." Such words were weak, but Hitarian had no other way to protest: "You promised not to use Ruth's power..."
"...So you can also give up this agreement. Yes, it is completely voluntary. Although the mystery includes the entire detection station, I can bring Miss Ruth out at any time. Originally, I had to make a special trip to find her at this time Yours, but I didn’t expect that there was a little misunderstanding.”
"Can I take Ruth home?" Hitarian couldn't believe that these demons of the starless night were really willing to keep their promise.
"Yes, but you need to sign another agreement. We have to keep the news from leaking, do you understand? And Mr. Murum, you have to sign it too."
The boy nodded, "Will you promise Lady Liana, Hitarian?" He seemed to hope to see her do so.
"If, I mean, if I agree that Ruth will continue to stay at the detection station until the end of this mission..."
"...You will get a fire lighting ceremony. Yes, don't worry, the nameless one's ceremony does not require much preparation, and it will definitely succeed." Ms. Liana's voice seemed to have magic power.
I'm tempted by magic, Shitarian thought, but if I become a mysterious creature, I won't have to worry about that anymore. "Ruth doesn't have to do anything." She repeated, "Just like usual." This is what was written in the agreement. Ruth Lingot's magic does not need to be actively awakened, as long as she is at the detection station. Will make the mystery take effect.
"She is not in any danger." Ms. Liana told Hitarian. "There is no hidden danger now or in the future. I can guarantee this. You see, this sentence is on the contract. Once the mysterious oath is If you violate it, the punishment will be terrible."
"Then...then I'd better sign this agreement, Ms. Liana." Hitarian said, "But can I become a mysterious creature right away? I, I want to go with Ruth."
"Have you really decided? Even if it is a nameless one, our ring order is still the 'path of death'."
"But mystics live longer than mortals."
"That doesn't mean we will live long. Well, it seems that you have made up your mind. In this case, it is better for me to change the contract for you. There is still an hour before the Lord returns to Byrne, even if he becomes a mysterious You can't protect yourself as a creature, so you have to hand over your safety to the night watchers. This needs to be written into the agreement." Ms. Liana stood up and asked them to wait here. "Mr. Murum, your 'bald spot' needs treatment. Someone will come and take you there soon."
Murum touched the back of his head with his hand. He might want to change the name of the Dalmatian. Hitarian didn't expect this, and almost showed gratitude and happiness on his face. "Would I join Starless Night?"
"No matter which agreement you sign, you are one of us, Hitarian." Ms. Liana opened the door, "And Mr. Murum. Not every member of Starless Night is Mysterious creatures, but you are still our family." She left.
The boy nudged Hitarian. "You can call her mom." He gave her a smile, "I think Ms. Liana will be willing. She likes you."
Hitarian turned to look at his smiling face: "Do you like me?"
"Ah? I...of course...you...but..."
"It doesn't matter, I think I will be willing to do it. After all, you are my family and we are the Nameless Ones." The life in Bai En is also better in Four Leaf City. Shitarian has nothing to be dissatisfied with. Couldn't she choose Mu? Lum must choose Liesen, the neighbor boy from the slums? To put it bluntly, unless she found a lover for Ruth at that time, no one would bring this idiot with her. For a petty thief stalking the dirt streets and rallies, what better option could there be? "In Byrne, mysterious creatures don't mean becoming adventurers. Sooner or later you will also get magic."
He relaxed suddenly. "Yeah. We are different. This is the life I want." Then a woman knocked on the door and she took away Murum and the Dalmatian 'Bald'.
Hitarian sat alone in an armchair, imagining magic and mystery, the Fire, the Nameless One, and the northerner Witek Shazo and his sword.
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