Plenty of rain, gloomy sky, and the complex emotions derived from it.
This is something that happens on rainy days.
Pessimists usually choose to sigh on a gloomy day rather than a bright and sunny day.
Lu Li is not a pessimist, but the world he sees is worse than a pessimist.
In the early morning of the next day, the rain did not weaken at all compared to yesterday. The majestic heavy rain enveloped the entire city, as if the lead-gray seawater was hiding behind thick clouds.
If it weren't for the fact that the newspaper delivered a few minutes ago still predicted that the rainy season would arrive next Wednesday, Lu Li would have thought that the rainy season had arrived early.
Thanks to the topography of Belfast, there is almost no flooding here, only rapid water rushing along the canals towards the sea.
Anna was preparing food in the kitchen, and Lu Li went out to buy today's ingredients half an hour ago while the market was still open.
The businessman hadn't arrived yet, so he put down the newspaper with a clatter, and Lu Li picked up the envelope beside him.
It was signed Remy and Jimmy. Counting the time, it was time for them to send the letter.
【Dear Lu Li】
[We have left the foot of the mountain town and arrived at Himfast. The foot of the mountain town is very boring. There is only a mountain with nothing. 】
[It seems like something happened there. They are very resistant to outsiders like us. I am sure that Jimmy did not reveal his body in the carriage, but they still drove us out. 】
[Those are really an unfriendly group of guys... But don’t worry, remember what I said before, we have already arrived in Himfast. 】
[In the end, we did not enter Shanjiao Town. Fortunately, there were kind-hearted townspeople who were willing to sell food to us. You know, I secretly asked the townspeople if anything happened in the town, but the townspeople ran away as if they were scared.
, I don’t even dare to say it.】
[Forget it, let’s not talk about that town, let’s talk about Himfast. It deserves to be called the capital of art. People selling their own paintings can be seen everywhere on the streets. It seems that everyone knows how to use a paintbrush. I only use
For a small sum of money, a very old man painted a portrait for me. But there was only one painting and it couldn't be stuffed into an envelope... I'll show it to you when we get to Belfast.]
[Brother Jimmy also wanted a portrait, but he couldn't get out of the car, that would expose him... It's such a shame, when will people stop being prejudiced against monsters? 】
[Writing this, I suddenly remembered that idiot Jimmy said he saw you yesterday. How is this possible? This guy must have been confused again and remembered Himfast as Belfast. He always does this, and he becomes normal for a while.
I was confused for a while.]
[I bought a newspaper here. It said that there will be heavy rain in the next few days. We originally planned to go directly to Belfast to find you, but now it seems that we will have to stay on the road for a while. What is written on the map is
Conch Town and Watchtown... Watchtown is very close to your place.】
[I can’t write anymore, so I’ll stop here.]
【Your good friends, Remy & Jimmy.】
…
The end of the handwriting, but not the end of the letter.
Under the few lines of the signature, several lines of somewhat scrawled handwriting appeared, as if they had been written in a hurry.
[I’m Remy, I wrote this secretly when I took the letter away. Do you remember what I said about Jimmy being normal and confused for a while? He has been like this for a while, and the period of confusion is increasing.
Although he will not attack me at that time, he will want to attack ordinary people nearby.】
[I can still cover this up for the time being, but I'm worried that his condition will continue to deteriorate until one day he won't be sober again... I only have this one family member, please help me.]
[This is very close to Belfast. The letter we sent may arrive in one day. We should be in Conch Town by then. I will stay in Conch Town for a day and wait for you. If you receive it in time, if you know Jimmy
If you know what happened or if you have any way to help him, please write to me.】
【Remy & Jimmy need your help】
The letter was postmarked Himfast, which was still there when Remy sent the letter.
One thing worth noting is that this time the correspondence is no longer one-way.
Remi was longing for Lu Li to respond to her.
This is completely different from before.
Lu Li didn't know whether Remi really needed help or something else. He proved his decision with his actions.
He tore off a blank page of notebook paper.
Although it was just Tesla's dictation, Lu Li still remembered Jimmy's situation. He was transformed into a monster outside the ruins, but for some reason he was not completely transformed. While he retained human consciousness, he also had the body of a monster transformed from a shadow.
In other words, Jimmy's condition at this time is likely to have something to do with it.
[I am Lu Li, I have received your letter, as well as the previous ones. 】
[I guess Jimmy’s condition is related to the monster’s body, and he may be being affected by that body. There is too little content in the letter for me to make a more specific judgment. If it’s too late, I hope you can tell me more about it.]
After being succinct as usual, Lu Li paused briefly and added: [Just in case, don't let him get in the rain.]
After finishing writing, Lu Li put away the pen, folded the paper into the size of an envelope, and put it into the envelope.
The postman has left. The next time he comes will be tomorrow morning, and it may be too late by then. He can only go to the post office, or...
A businessman can do anything, maybe he can work part-time as a postman?
At this time, Anna's voice floated out of the kitchen along with the aroma: "Lu Lili~ Breakfast will be ready soon."
Not long after, Anna, wearing a floral apron around her waist, walked out of the kitchen holding a pot and brought it to the dining table.
When Lu Li was halfway through eating, he heard dull footsteps coming from the corridor.
The businessman arrives.
Opening the door, it's like a businessman who just swam ashore from the sea walked into the detective agency, leaving behind a wet trace, and placed the second deep-sea stone tightly on the first one.
The businessman then took off his huge backpack, which was taller than a cubic meter of deep sea stone, and took out this week's "Investigator Weekly" and handed it to Lu Li.
The strange thing is that it is still new and dry, with only the corner where the businessman held it has wet marks.
Lu Li took the weekly newspaper, turned around and walked to the desk to put down the newspaper, picked up the envelope and handed it to the businessman: "Do you do part-time delivery of letters?"
"Where and how long."
"Conch Town, tomorrow at the latest."
"Send it to investigation point 5 today, and send it to investigation point 3 tomorrow."
"Then it will be delivered today and I will give you cash."
He reached into his arms to get the money, but the businessman suddenly spoke proactively: "Are you sure you want to send this letter?"
Lu Li, who had dealt with several different businessmen, knew how silent they were, but now, a businessman was taking the initiative to talk to him.
Lu Li frowned slightly and asked, "What's the problem?"
