The shocked expression on the bartender's face flashed across his face, and was quickly concealed into an annoyance that he didn't want to see the customer at this time.
"If you want to drink, old gentleman...and the supervisor."
The bartender spoke in a long and tiring voice, squinting his eyes and saying slowly: "It's too early now. No one is here yet.
"Ah, let me state it in advance. The food in our bar is much more expensive than outside. Don't order it and think it's too expensive... we won't give you a refund."
For some reason, despite the same elf accent with a long drawl and a lot of portamento... Haina just felt that the bartender's voice didn't have the elegance of Aiwass's butler.
Maybe it's because the tone in some places is too hard and too clear, or maybe it's because his voice has a hoarseness caused by long-term smoking, and it feels like there's something runny about it when you listen to it.
"How much more expensive?"
Hearing this, Haina subconsciously asked.
But she soon realized that she was here to investigate. No matter how expensive the food was, she had to order it.
Rather, the investigation funds given by Steward Oswald were used at this time.
So she immediately changed her mind: "What kind of dishes do you have here?"
"Ah……"
Aiwass, who was in front of her, couldn't help but chuckle.
It is really a strange experience to investigate with such a newbie.
Although the wild elf bartender reacted quickly, he could not hide it from Aiwass. He deliberately called Aiwass "Old Sir", as if he did not recognize Aiwass's identity at all.
But this is impossible.
He looks like a human elf in his thirties, and should be at least more than a hundred years old. As a wild elf, he lives in the market; and the blood of elves makes his memory and perception significantly stronger than humans.
.
Even if Aiwass is wearing a full-covering cloak, his body shape is definitely not like that of an old man; just by looking at the style of his shoes and the exposed chin, he should be able to recognize Aiwass.
.
If it wasn't Haina who followed, but Oswald...he would have noticed immediately that the bartender's behavior was too deliberate.
——The Pelican Bar was where Aiwass met the two "pen pals" a few days ago.
And he was very conspicuous at that time.
The "Pelican Bar" was a specially designated meeting place for the two pen pals. At that time, Aiwass could still walk normally, move flexibly, and had a strong body. He also wanted to hide his contact with the demonologist, so he came alone
To keep an appointment.
But considering that this was a place Aiwass had never been to, he still set off nearly two hours early and found a coachman to take him directly to the Pelican Bar.
To be honest, if Aiwass hadn't found the coachman, he might not have been able to find the "Pelican Bar" - who would have known that the name of the Pelican Bar wasn't "The Pelican"?
When Aiwass arrived, it was more than an hour earlier than the agreed five o'clock in the afternoon. But he had already considered this matter, so he brought a book to read in advance.
It was a occult book in the Star Antimony language, "The Code of Alchemy". Those alchemy scholars on the "Balance" path were very worried that their knowledge would be leaked and affect the balance of the world. Therefore, when they wrote the book and communicated with their colleagues,
, will use some code words that laymen cannot understand.
For example, "King", "Queen" and "Queen" indicate different things. In the same way, "Sun" and "Moon", "Toad" and "Flying Dragon" may all imply something. And based on "external relations"
According to the basic principle of "keeping confidentiality", each alchemist uses different code words. There is no unified consensus or common industry terminology among them.
They all have their own code books, which they secretly teach to their students for decoding; and if they are good enough peers, they can also understand what he wants to express from the hints.
This is the so-called "everyone who understands understands, and those who don't understand don't even understand".
The book "Alchemy Code" reveals several classic code words with examples. In the example, the author shows an alchemical process for making "antimony glass". It is an emetic and is slightly poisonous. And slightly more
By adjusting the proportions, you can get "mercury antimony", which is a slightly sweet, thick, highly toxic substance that can flow.
Among other things, this is the knowledge of synthesizing highly poisonous substances!
This kind of taboo knowledge hit Aiwass' excitement point. In the extremely noisy bar, he sat in the corner and read a book with great concentration. In the blink of an eye, he saw that it was almost six o'clock. Until the two people patted him on the shoulder.
He wakes up.
Originally, Aiwass just planned to meet them once and leave.
It's not that I doubt them, but the public security in Lloyd District is indeed not good. If you delay too late, even taking a taxi may not be safe - the recent strangulation party has made people panic.
But it was already dinner time, and they were drinking and chatting. The more they chatted, the happier they became, and the more they chatted, the more excited they became. So Aiwass simply used a white coin to order a dinner on the spot and treat the two of them "
"Friend" had a very sumptuous meal, and instead of asking for the remaining change, he treated the other guests to a drink.
——Because his two friends assured him that it didn't matter if it was a little late, they would escort him home. After the meal, they chatted for a long time, and it was already past ten o'clock when they finally left the bar.
"00:00 is the most suitable time to summon the devil."
The bald man said: "It takes about an hour to complete the ceremony. And now it's just at this point... Do you want to come and try it yourself?"
... Around that time, he had already gained insight into Aiwass' inner burning desire to touch taboos through those few hours of conversation. Knowing that Aiwass would definitely not refuse this invitation.
Thinking about it now... they probably made an appointment here on purpose and were late on purpose.
Since it's already meal time, I'm hungry, and there are other customers ordering food around me, I don't particularly want to look for other places to eat.
So, the two demonologists from the "Noble Red" association specifically asked him to meet at the Pelican Bar, and also prevented him from taking them to other places... Could it be understood that they believed that this was the only place that was absolutely safe?
Moreover, an extremely handsome, well-dressed, upper-class young man was sitting motionless with a glass of less than half a liter of light beer in a bar in Lloyd's District, a cheap environment full of laborers and sailors.
I read the book for two whole hours.
——In this case, is it possible that a bartender with a good memory cannot remember him?
Even if he is not a wild elf, but a human bartender... he can remember such outrageous things for at least a month. He will also use him as a talking point, frequently bragging to others or ridiculing him.
Not to mention that the traffic volume of the Pelican Bar is not very high, with less than 30 guests in one night.
So, there is definitely something wrong with this bartender.
He deliberately pretended that he could not recognize Aiwass, but it proved his inner cowardice. Because Aiwass came wearing a cloak, he did not want others to recognize his identity. So he just followed Aiwass.
The intention came and tried to help him hide his identity.
This is to lower his vigilance and stabilize him temporarily;
At the same time, I also hope that Aiwass can take over this identity.
If Aiwass really wanted to conceal his identity, he would follow the bartender's instructions and pretend to be an "old man."
Then he cannot explicitly talk to the bartender, and there will be no communication between them for the time being.
——Thus, time can be delayed.
"Mr. Ademar, right?"
As a result, Aiwass, who was wearing a hood, suddenly said: "Are you waiting for someone?"
This was the name of the bartender that he heard from other customers when he came last time.
"……What?"
Hearing this, Haina turned around with some confusion: "Do you know him?"
But she took a look and couldn't see any special reaction from Aiwass.
And when she turned around, she saw obvious shock and hesitation from the bartender.
At that moment, something moved in her heart. She vaguely felt that she had grasped something.
Before she asked, Aiwass chuckled, as if he was sure of something.
"Haina."
Aiwass's voice was very soft, like his boss or teacher. Not only did he not call himself senior as politely as before, but he called her by her first name like a superior.
But perhaps that was why Haina, who was accustomed to obeying orders, became energetic in an instant.
"yes!"
She instinctively focused her attention, took a half-step forward from behind Aiwass, vaguely protected Aiwass behind her, and concentrated on waiting for the next order.
"Draw your sword——"
Aiwass ordered.
Although she still didn't understand what happened, Haina chose to obey Aiwass's instructions without hesitation. In an instant, she drew the elf sword from the sheath.
The sword blade slid out of its sheath like a living thing, and a pure white light lit up from the sword body.
A dazzling bright white light illuminated the already bright ambient light of the bar at noon.
In Haina's original lake-blue eyes, the silver-white halo gradually lit up. It resonated with the way of [Authority].
The power injected into the blood is gradually being activated, and the abundant power is poured into the limbs and bones. The air waves roar and spread around her with her as the center, and the wine bottles on the wine cabinet sway, making a messy and crisp tapping sound like wind chimes.
The few guests were suddenly startled, and one by one they left their seats and ran towards the door.
Upon seeing this, the bartender's expression suddenly changed and he was shocked.
——Am I exposed?
Why?
He was horrified and didn't know why.
The situation was critical, and he chose not to sit still and wait for death.
He took a deep breath, and something bulged under his skin, as if there were worms swimming around.
Purple lines started from the lower eyelids and spread to the entire face. Like veins that suddenly changed color, they covered most of the face with mesh lines. There was only a circle near the mouth and chin - which was where it should have been.
The part of the skin where the beard can grow is not covered by purple lines.
As he took a deep breath, the purple lines on his face became brighter. Every time he inhaled, it became brighter, and when he exhaled, it slowly darkened.
These lines spread quickly on the skin like a curse, spreading from the cuffs and climbing to the fingertips of the ten fingers.
"Demonologist——"
Haina recognized his identity, or roughly recognized him.
Extraordinary people can use mysterious skills and various spell-casting materials to use their extraordinary power in non-combat situations. But if they really want to mobilize the power of the Tao to release those powerful extraordinary skills out of thin air, they must cooperate with the Tao
Resonate.
Everyone's resonance characteristics are different, but the commonality is that there must be a light effect corresponding to the color of the road.
Just as white is the color of the path of authority, purple is the color of the path of transcendence. The former symbolizes diamonds, while the latter is amethyst.
Although she did not know what the specific profession of this wild elf was, it still belonged to the path of transcendence.
Any way to transcend is illegal!
Then just think that the other party is a demonologist——
——Mr. Aiwass really found it!
She felt happy.
Although I don’t know how Aiwass identified the other party’s identity. Because she didn’t see any loopholes in the other party’s identity.
But once she enters combat mode, this becomes her professional field!
And looking at the wild elf bartender with purple spider webs all over his skin... Seeing such obvious features, Aiwass finally recalled the other person's identity.
The boss of the "Crime Hub Pelican Bar", the "evil bartender" Ademar!
In my impression, that strong man with arms as thick as war hammers, hunched and shirtless, with dark purple luminous lines all over his upper body——
His image gradually overlapped with that of the wild elf that was gradually expanding like an inflatable.
——Originally, Aiwass just wanted Haina to scare him and put some pressure on him.
Unexpectedly, he really couldn't stand the pressure, so he transformed directly after a slight pressure!
