Petra's deep eyes made him appear more profound in the firelight, and he asked: "How do you want us to join the Shadow of the Thread?"
"The Baron's bedroom." The butler looked at him and said. "An unlucky maid didn't know about it because she had a day off the previous day. She went to clean the bedroom early the next morning and was dragged into the story. Afterwards, we asked the insider, it
It is said that at the beginning of each day's plot, people nearby will automatically join the story until the number of people is equal to the number at the beginning."
This is why the Baron only recruits four people - four innocent maids join the story on the first day.
"Where is the plot going?" asked the little exorcist.
"There are three chapters in total so far. The heroine Sara will receive letters from the man she likes every day and will not leave the mansion. The plot develops very slowly. Putting aside the reality and just sorting out the story itself, this story may be
A love story."
"There is no love story called 'Sarah's Book of the Dead,'" Petra said.
The housekeeper looked at him and said, "So you still need to figure it out."
The reception room, which was flickering in the firelight, was silent for a moment. The butler looked around and asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
Her gaze paused on Lu Li, who had not spoken.
"Have you ever thought about the source of the evil spirit?" Lu Li calmly stated his guess: "The newspaper said that there was someone behind the baron's lawsuit. Is it too coincidental that the evil spirit appears at this time?"
"Why do you think so?" the housekeeper stared at him and asked.
"Are you worried about me?" the baron said, with a hint of excitement in his tone.
Petra and the short exorcist looked at each other and realized something.
"Baron..." the butler whispered helplessly, and said to Lu Li: "We will find out after this matter. Let's solve the current trouble first."
"I have no more questions."
The housekeeper looked at the other three exorcists, and there was no question. She continued: "The following is the information we have received so far: First, do as the evil spirit arranges, no matter what the order is. Second, the evil spirit
There will be a certain amount of time before the Withered Claw appears. If the Withered Claw appears due to your poor performance, there is still a chance for it to disappear.
"This kind of opportunity is usually some kind of logical words and actions. In other words, you want the evil spirits to think that your performance is reasonable-"
Being pulled into the evil spirit ritual means that they will become story characters in "Sarah's Book of Death". They must act according to the most basic logic, no matter what being the evil spirit wants to show in this work.
If they do something that is not in line with the character's own behavior, their fate will be the same as the four maids on the first day, disappearing from reality. In the story, perhaps it is just an ordinary sentence "They left because of something urgent" to serve as a guide for life.
ending.
The housekeeper explained in detail some things that Lu Li and others needed to pay attention to, and finally said: "You can stay in the guest rooms of the Baron's Mansion tonight, or leave freely, but please arrive at the Baron's Mansion before seven o'clock in the morning."
Sara' usually wakes up at ten past seven."
The second half of the sentence was addressed to Lu Li, the only one who is a native of Belfast.
Finally, the two exorcists chose to stay, while Lu Li and Petra left the mansion. The former was not used to resting in a strange place, and the latter had friends to care for.
The party in the garden has not yet ended, and the exorcists are enjoying this rare gathering - and many of them plan to use this invitation from the giant crocodile to increase their own status.
Lu Li and Petra separated at the gate and took a carriage back to the detective agency.
The time is approaching eight o'clock, and there are no alliance radio stations available tonight.
After Lu Li washed up and walked to the sofa, Anna had already drawn the curtains and lit two oil lamps.
"Good night."
After lying down, Anna's gentle greeting came from the bedroom.
The night is silent.
…
Knock knock knock——
The knock on the door woke Lu Li up. He opened his eyes, and his confused black eyes fell towards the door.
Knock knock knock——
After a moment's pause, the knock on the door sounded again.
Anna emerged from the living room and said, "It's the landlord of the longhouse."
He stood up and opened the door, and a face full of grease after waking up came into view, with a flattering smile.
"Mr. Lu Li, Baron Joseph's carriage is waiting for you outside." The landlord's face wrinkled like a daisy.
"Thank you." Lu Li thanked him calmly and closed the door.
The big shot actually said thank you to me!
The landlord was in an excited mood, and the bad mood caused by the gloomy and humid weather had mostly dissipated. He lingered by the door for a while, scolding other residents to go away.
6:20
Lu Li left the detective agency, sat outside the long house and waited for a long time. Many neighbors who were watching the excitement gathered around the gorgeous carriage and headed to the baron's mansion by the Agate Lake.
…
In the early morning, the lake surface was filled with a layer of mist, and the lake water rippled slightly.
Crash--
The sound of the iron gate being opened echoed across a lake, disturbing the fish swimming on the shore.
A gorgeous carriage bearing the emblem of Baron Joseph's family drove into the manor.
The carriage bypassed the fountain in the center of the garden and stopped in front of the steps. A slender figure stepped out of the carriage, and the maid bowed to greet him and walked into the mansion.
"The Baron and the three exorcists are already waiting in the bedroom." The butler who heard the news came from the second floor and said to Lu Li.
"What time is it?" Lu Li asked.
"Six forty."
Lu Li nodded: "I haven't had breakfast yet."
After a brief moment of silence, the butler looked at the head maid: "...Take Mr. Lu Li to the restaurant for dinner first, and then go to the baron's bedroom to change clothes."
The breakfast at the Baronial Palace will not be very rich, but most families cannot afford it: vegetable salad, fresh milk and eggs.
After the meal, Lu Li was led by the head maid to the baron's bedroom.
Lu Li saw the other three exorcists waiting, the large brown-red bed hung with gauze curtains, and the clothes prepared for them by the maids.
"Maid outfit?" Lu Li looked at the butler.
Petra and others also frowned.
"It's servant clothes, men's clothes." The butler corrected Lu Li's misunderstanding and added: "Although we don't know if not changing clothes will cause trouble, but just in case, you'd better change into something that suits your role.
clothing."
The first one to reach out and pick up the clothes was Lu Li. He picked up the servant's clothes and was led by the maid to the next room to change clothes. The remaining three exorcists looked at each other and reluctantly picked up their respective clothes.
A few minutes later, the four of them, who had changed into loose, starched servant uniforms and bow ties, returned to the bedroom. While they were changing their clothes, the baron came into the room, wearing the same maid uniform and single ponytail as the maid.
As the time approached, the housekeeper and the maids left the bedroom, leaving only Lu Li and the five of them, waiting for what was coming——
A certain existence suddenly appeared in the house, and an obscure ancient voice sounded in the depths of everyone's minds.