Chapter 116 Guest Performer Old Blue

9pm, Holy Wind Cathedral.

"Report." Roy Wellington looked serious, but he was already a little irritated. How many days has it been? Qi Lingos must be a fool to take this bait, right? This is obviously a useless trap! God's Pigeon... No, no, God's Singer!
Alas, we were all led astray by the guys from Tingen! His Excellency the Singer of God's ideas are as unreliable as ever, but we have to follow them... It seems that the frequency of summoning them for reports should be reduced. Let's report again after three days, no, four days next time.

"Yes!" The yellow-haired Jed was still the first to speak. He bowed and said loudly:

"Sir, I have learned from my previous reckless actions and reorganized Qi Lingos's information. I have successfully discovered another weakness of his! That is lust! After he sneaked into Backlund, he must have been unable to resist venting his anger. This is another piece of evidence that the rich man who was silenced that day was involved with the pirates!
"I'm sorry, I lost control of my emotions. Even now, I still can't forget the crying in the dungeon.

"After losing Kapin as a partner, Qilingos must have to look for women on his own. And since we are searching so hard, I suspect he will disguise himself as a customer and enter a legal brothel... and this is where our previous search was not so thorough."

"Well said, next." Roy glanced at Jed and easily understood what he was thinking. Good fellow, it's not enough to crack down on illegal brothels, and touch the legal ones? This big cake... Well, at least he dare not touch it.

Larry with dark blue hair followed up with, "Sir, the East District... is a bit too crowded now. Not only us, but also the Nighthawks and the Mandated Punishers. I even saw two women holding our Mandated Punishers badges...

“And this massive manhunt has only eliminated some kidnappers and vicious gangsters, without even a definite, accurate clue about Qilingos.

“I think my previous inference was correct. He no longer looked for food for gloves in the East District. He adjusted his hunting range so promptly because he must have received the news of our actions.

"The wealthy man Ka Ping, who was suspected to be his accomplice, has been silenced, but we can start with the only Beyonder present. Yes, that is the naked man at the table. I think he must have been sent by some force to protect and monitor Ka Ping. After investigating his identity, we can follow the vines and get to the fruit."

Both of them were former leaders of small groups, and they had both the ability to handle affairs and the ability to analyze. However, Jed's mind was obviously not on Qilingos anymore. He wanted to use this as an excuse to uncover the truth about the kidnapping of the young girl.

Larry's idea sounds more reliable, but... the information about that extraordinary person was erased by some powerful department or person, leaving nothing behind, and even mystical methods can't find any clues.

"Next." Roy continued without changing his expression.

...My turn again? Old Blue came to his senses and realized that once the surroundings were quiet, he was probably the only one who hadn't spoken.

"Storm above!" Old Blue bowed devoutly and said:
"What my colleagues, the Mandated Punisher, said is very good and makes sense, but I think since we can't find any trace of the pirate in Backlund, why not start from his ship? Well, I believe that after he left the fleet, he must have left a contact person, most likely in a certain port, or on a ship near the port.

"Under the protection of the storm, we will most likely be able to capture the accomplices on the despicable pirate ship. After we interrogate Qilingos and find out his purpose for coming to Backlund, everything will become simple. We may be able to set up an ambush near Qilingos's destination..."

“That makes sense…” “It’s this old guy again…” “You underestimated him…” “Oh, Backlund is too big…” The remaining 11 Mandated Punishers began to discuss. Old Blue’s image of wisdom had already been deeply rooted in people’s hearts.

Roy Wellington nodded and said:

"I'll telegraph to the nearby harbor and have our plundering captains give it a try.

“At the same time, we can unite with the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy to intensify the attack on the Hurricane Fleet and let the pirates on the ship contact Qilingos on their own initiative, so that he can be exposed on his own initiative.

"Very good. Everything we have done has been fruitful. I hope you will continue to work hard. Your Excellency the Archbishop's promise remains valid. The storm is with you."

...Deacon's Office.

"Deacon Roy, these are the expenses that my informants need to be reimbursed. The application materials have been given to them. I believe that they will soon grow into qualified punishment substitutes and serve the Lord!" Old Blue pushed over the thick list of housing, meals, and carriage expenses and said calmly.

Roy was silent for a while. He glanced at the old man and said,

“The Kingdom’s military intelligence department has sent some personnel to work with the Mandated Punishers to hunt down Qilingos, this cunning pirate.

“Most of the military and the royal family believe in storms, and we cannot refuse such a request.

"Among them, there are some noble children. Well, you should understand what I mean. They are the youngest sons of viscounts and earls. They have no chance of inheriting wealth or titles, but that doesn't mean those viscounts and earls don't care about them..."

"There is a young son of a viscount who has just joined MI9 and is still rather naive and impulsive. The distinguished viscount has said that he wants him to work with an experienced and calm Mandated Punisher, and try to... Do you understand?"

"...Yes! I understand!" Old Blue pounded his left chest and said, "Leave it to me! I will make sure that this Viscount's son can experience the joy of investigating a case, and at the same time, um, avoid all correct answers."

Roy Wellington nodded with satisfaction and said:

“Yes, that’s the desired effect.

"Don't worry, the Viscount's donation to the church will include your contribution. Of course, this matter must be done well and kept secret."

Old Blue picked up a pen from the desk and quickly wrote a string of numbers on the expense list, saying devoutly:
"Storm! I am not greedy for money, but it is recorded in the Lord's scriptures: God said, those who wish to strengthen themselves will be made strong. Only when I become stronger and have more money can I access more channels and master more resources, so as to better serve the Lord!
"Well, this is my Backlund Bank account. If the amount is large, don't use cash. I'm afraid I can't carry it."

...Roy Wellington was shocked. He knew that the old man was a bit greedy, but...he couldn't lift it...How much was it? How many pounds did the Viscount donate? Is there such a thing in the Lord's holy book? Well, it seems that it doesn't matter if I deduct a signed bestseller. This is all the will of the Lord!
——The Substitute Punishers have a different division of labor from the church. The priests and bishops in the church are better at explaining doctrines and scriptures, while the Substitute Punishers are better at fighting and resolving extraordinary events. They understand the scriptures but are not proficient in them.

But old Blue was indeed the best choice, with a clean background... He was a native of Tingen, had served in the Royal Navy in his early years, and was like a family to the military, but he retired before he could reach a high position.

Having served as a punishment substitute at the grassroots level for decades, he has worked hard without complaint and made countless contributions... Which extraordinary person who can live to this age is not well versed in all kinds of social practices?

And the Navigator's potion didn't even cause him much stress... Was it something to do with his early years sailing in the Royal Navy?
Roy's eyes twitched, and he ignored the bank account and said:

"Come here at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.

"By the way, the nobleman's name is Conse, Conse Leersen."

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