Chapter 328 "Friends"

"Yes, I was reading the files of a case this morning, and suddenly a figure appeared in the corner. That person seemed to be able to control people's emotions, and it was a sneak attack..." Isengard explained to the member of the "Mechanical Heart" next to him with a serious expression:

"I was caught off guard and suffered serious injuries... I had to hide with the help of my extraordinary ability. Fortunately, my detective friends came to visit me soon. They were also very skilled. After more than five minutes of confrontation, the 'devil' finally left...

"But my friends were taken away by the police... so I hope to help them get away first, and then investigate together and accept your protection."

Ikanser nodded with his hair sticking up stubbornly.
“No problem, all of you Steam believers can accept our protection. Of course, it is also very easy to clear your friend of the crime.

"By the way, they believe in steam, right?"

Isengard made a prompt decision and said, "Yes, I specifically asked them. Sherlock and Watson are both devout believers of steam, and so is Stuart."

"That'll be easy!"

Ikanser smiled with relief, and after the carriage stopped, he picked up the silver mirror beside him and led the "Mechanical Heart" team to the closed door of the "Backlund Police Department".

For some reason, before he pushed the door open, the mirror in his hand actually glowed...

Squeak.

The door was pushed open.

There were no scattered police officers in the hall. Instead, there was a "stage" made up of a large number of tables. A young man in a formal suit was standing on it, reciting with emotion:

"Ah, the threat of fear, the crimson hope!

"At least one thing is true..."

"Uh... excuse me! I went the wrong way!"

Ikanser hurriedly closed the door and led the team to leave, but he froze after taking only two steps, because... why did that figure just now look so much like Klein, the "God's Blessed One" of the Church of Evernight? !
He rubbed his eyes, confirmed that the name of the "Police Department" on the sign next to him was correct, turned around again, pushed open the door, and sure enough! On the "stage" was the familiar young man!

After a quick glance, more familiar faces came into view: Old Bruce, who was clapping and cheering, Daley, who was holding her forehead with her hand next to him... a group of guys in police uniforms sitting in the back...

Isengard couldn't believe his eyes. He took two steps forward and said to the steam steward:

"Over there, sitting over there are Sherlock and Watson..."

Ikanser couldn't hold it in any longer. Damn it! Those two were clapping along with the old guy, with such sincerity on their faces... He understood Old Blue's ability to deceive people. Even the most devout Steam believers could be deceived into going to the Mandated Punisher's side!

He hurried over and asked:
"Sherlock? Watson? Which god do you believe in?"

Leonard and Peiman had several answers in their minds, but in the end, they pounded their left chests under Old Blue's gaze and said:

"The storm is coming!"

“…” Ikanser turned around angrily, looked directly into the old man’s eyes, and said through gritted teeth: “Old man!”

……

Leonard tried hard to control his emotions, but he was deeply moved:

Praise the goddess! Ms. Daly, Klein... I finally see you again... It's a pity that the captain is not here...

They met again, but they could no longer reminisce and talk freely in their true identities... The only thing to be thankful for was that they did not become enemies... and this was due to the old man who was "arguing" with the members of the "Mechanical Heart"...

He recalled the invitation that the Punisher Old Blue had given to his two Storm Cult detectives to join him during lunch, and he couldn't help but sigh. The former Night Watchman had become an informant for the Punisher! Fortunately... he was just an informant! Otherwise, the two of them would have to run away with their buckets!

Goddess! If I were alone, I would never betray your faith, but there are women around me who are worth all my sincerity...

Goddess! I am guilty! I do not ask for your forgiveness, but please give me a chance to repay those who love me...

Klein, who was trying to suppress his embarrassment while reciting a poem, was startled. He seemed to hear the prayer of a certain poet! The voice came from the Holy Symbol of Night on his chest and directly poured into his mind!

This... is this similar to the acceptance of prayers in the gray fog? The goddess's gift has this effect?! While Klein was stunned, he also listened to Leonard's affectionate inner monologue.

"..." Leonard, this guy! I still remember you! The goddess also remembers you! You have definitely not been abandoned by the church! The emotions in Klein's poem became more and more intense, and he couldn't help but chant in an aria:
"Friends will be together forever;

“Those days are no longer…

"Friends are never alone,

"If I say friend, you will understand..."

Ikanser and Old Blue, who were already arguing, were startled. What they heard was no longer the psalms of the Goddess Church that they had heard before, but a "poem" with a very unique tone and style, similar to an opera...

Peiman opened her mouth wide, staring blankly at the young man singing "Friends" on the stage, but her hands beat the rhythm very naturally, and her body swayed uncontrollably from side to side...

Then, the surrounding police officers also began to keep the beat and sway from side to side, which quickly spread to the entire audience.

"We still have to go, and I..."

Klein didn't look at Leonard deliberately. Many people in the audience had tears in their eyes, and this emotion resonated with him. His eyes were already wet... He stopped reciting and said in a slightly hoarse voice:
"I dedicate this poem to a good friend of mine, a good colleague who has passed away, Leonard Mitchell... I will never forget him."

Crash.

The applause was thunderous, but no one whistled or shouted anything, which was an insult to the feelings of the people on the stage.

Leonard was struck by lightning. He thought he was not a person who was easily moved, but when he lost his identity as "Leonard", he became so sentimental...

clap clap!

He clapped mechanically, while Pei Man beside him took out a handkerchief, wiped away the two tears on his face, and said softly:

"'And I'... What an excellent 'poem'..." She had calmed down. Ha, isn't it just a "traveler"? The red-haired man, the troublemaker in Tingen, herself, and the poet in front of her, she was no longer surprised!

But he must not reveal his identity at will! This person is an official Beyonder. If he really finds me, I might be caught and sliced ​​on the spot!
Not far away, Fors caught a glimpse of the actions of the new "subordinates" and couldn't help but sigh, this detective couple also has a story... Haha, who doesn't have a story? Who doesn't have "friends"...

Old Blue applauded with satisfaction as the "poet" Klein walked off the stage. He then walked onto the stage, coughed lightly, and said:

“Thanks to this extremely talented creator, Mr. Klein, for bringing us such a beautiful poem and cleansing our souls!

"Very good, everyone is here, and everyone's emotions have been actively mobilized.

"Next, let's go kill the 'demon' that dared to touch the Storm Followers."

(End of this chapter)