Chapter 97 Archaeology of the Extraordinary World
"Klein, I heard you say you would treat us to a meal! Well, Coenley, you heard it too, right? Let's go to Old Weir's Restaurant? The same restaurant where you celebrated when you became an official member, Klein. Of course, you'll pay this time." Leonard walked out with a smile on his face, followed by Coenley.

No! No! No please! You heard wrong!

Klein wanted to give a triple denial, but couldn't help but ask, "Do you have a mission? A mission? So early?"

Leonard smiled and said, "It may be a little early for you, but for the Sleepless, it is just right, equivalent to dusk."

“Oh, indeed…” Klein then realized that both Cohen and Leonard were sleepless or had been sleepless before. He waved goodbye and said, “Everything goes well. Come on.”

"Okay, Klein, my fiancée loved the chili you gave me yesterday. She helped to make a delicious meal and asked me to thank you." Cohen smiled at Klein and left with Leonard.

"See, Roxanne, you're using the wrong method..."

……

Backlund, South Bridge District.

The 12 Punishers, including Old Blue, are still carrying out their previous mission, searching for the murderer of the "Devil Angel" incident - Qilingos.

"The Singer of God" personally promised that those who made sufficient contributions would be given priority for promotion to "Wind-loved Ones". The atmosphere between them changed immediately. The three small teams of 11 people except Old Blue disbanded on the spot and went their separate ways. After all, speculation is just speculation, and when the opportunity for promotion is really on the table or even within reach, no one will give in to anyone else.

“Wind-loving One, what a pleasant surprise… Xiao Fu, do you think I have a chance to get that potion? I have to be at least Sequence 6 before leaving Backlund, right?” Old Blue, who was “searching for targets” in Backlund again, nodded at the rat head on his right shoulder.

“…You…are you really only a Sequence 7? I thought you were hiding in the Church of Storms to steal their things…You are more suitable for the ‘Thief’ path. Would you like to consider it?”

"Haha, Xiao Fu, very good. You are much more cheerful now and you can even joke with me." Old Blue laughed happily. "It seems that the bait plan is still going on. It is really wise to prevent the group from forming. The probability of the 12 baits encountering pirates has increased again."

"The Church of Storms has bad intentions, so why are you still working for them? You even brought in two female... informants. They don't look very smart, so they are not worth training, right?" Little Fer Rat hinted wildly, suggesting that he would be more useful after he regained his human form.

Old Blue stopped, stroked his chin, and said, "There's a chance. You're in pretty good shape now."

"..." Xiao Fu felt a little disappointed. Her condition was even better than when she was a parasite. There was almost no risk of losing control. But who would want to be a mouse when they could be human? After losing the "parasite" characteristic, she could no longer take the initiative to leave the mouse's body. She could only hope that the old man would have a change of heart... Well, he didn't seem to have much of a conscience... As for the companions of the Fate Hermit Society... It's better not to mention them. It's fine as long as everyone is well.

"Really? I'm not lying to you. There is indeed a chance... Once I get another copy of 'Parasite' or a higher level Beyonder characteristic, I will let you return to human form? But your body is already... well, you can't just find someone to parasite. We are civilized people, and you are a civilized rat. Ha, I remember Ah Fu. I once said this to him."

"..." Why did the old man's moral standards suddenly become higher at this time! Xiao Fu was seriously considering whether to reveal the location of the next meeting of the Destiny Hermits and find one or two unlucky people.

"No. 32..."

Old Blue walked towards the second floor as if he was a resident here. He stopped in front of the locked door and whispered, "Xiao Fu, open the door. The 'thief' should be very good at sneaking in and picking the lock, right? Don't let anyone see any traces."

"......?" Xiao Fu looked incredulous. You don't live here? This is someone else's house? The thief actually entered through the front door? And he took it for granted? I had too much expectation of his moral standards. Click.

There is a difference between the thief's and the apprentice's opening of the door. The latter is based on the concept of "door". Even a wall can be opened into a door, but the thief is different. No matter how advanced the door is, it must have a lock, right? The thief steals the lock and the door opens naturally.

Old Bruce opened the door of his "own home" and entered the room easily. He had a clear goal and knew the direction, so he went straight to the basement.

In the dim basement, there were signs of corrosion on the surroundings and the ground, as well as some clothing fragments, as if it had experienced a "mystical explosion". There were only clothing fragments on the ground, and the brass key and the silver pocket watch inlaid with diamonds that should have been inside had disappeared.

"Sure enough...it has been taken away. It seems that the vampire is bound to be 'converted'.

"Xiao Fu, do you know anything about archaeology? The archaeological method promoted by Emperor Roselle in the early days was actually very formal, and the requirements were also very strict... This may have something to do with the fact that he played the role of an 'archaeologist', but the dangers of the tombs in the Extraordinary World made that method quickly obsolete. Nowadays, the Steam Church generally... uh, destructive excavations."

"Yes, really? Why are you talking about 'archaeology' now? Are you interested in excavating mausoleums? To be honest, our Jacob family's treasure in Backlund is disguised as a mausoleum..." Xiao Fu was already trying hard to think about where the next "parasite" characteristic came from.

The corner of Old Blue's mouth twitched, and he walked forward slowly and said, "...Well, I have no interest in that treasure at all, and I advise you not to be interested either."

Poor Jacob, poor little F, still thinking about the treasure? Be warned!
"I mean, in the current extraordinary world, 'archaeology' is either to destroy the entire mausoleum, eliminate all the traps and dangers, and then look for valuable items; or..."

Two blazing suns lit up in old Blue's eyes, and a bright and warm "solar halo" emanated from it. A shadow that was already approaching behind the old man screamed in an instant, and its body dissipated in the sunlight like a bubble.

"You, you knew that this place was haunted? That's why you called it 'archaeology'? It's too dangerous! Backlund!" Xiao Fu looked back in surprise. She had felt a chill before, but because of her trust in the old man, she didn't care.

"Almost, right? Where was I? Oh, either take away all the valuable items and then destroy the mausoleum... Anyway, without destroying the mausoleum, you are not a proper 'archaeologist'. This is the specialness brought by being extraordinary."

Old Blue picked up the brown notebook on the long table and opened it carefully. The content on the first page caught his eyes:
"This will be the history of a cursed family's resurgence!"

……

"Sequence 9, 'Apprentice'...

"Sequence 8, 'Master of Magic'...

"Sequence 7, 'Astrologer'..."

Old Blue closed the notebook, put it back on the table, and said with some emotion: "Like me, I came in and dismantled the trap, eliminating the danger, only satisfying my curiosity and leaving behind valuable knowledge. It's simply a shame for the industry."

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