The bustling streets dispersed the experiences that came along the way.
Surprisingly, the weirdness that invaded the world did not seem to cause any trouble to the King of Allen City. At least there was no worry visible on the faces of the people in the city.
Perhaps because it is the royal city, the citizens here dress more conservatively and older, almost all wearing dark-colored clothes. The tuxedos and top hats that no one would wear in Belfast are like daily service, and they frequently appear among the middle class and above.
of citizens.
The disadvantages of the large influx of people into the city have been revealed. Large piles of domestic garbage have flooded the trash cans in the alleys, and the sewers with sewage flowing across them emit an unpleasant smell.
This scene didn't improve until we came to a street with street lights and roadside buildings that looked more like works of art.
The investigator base in King Allen City is located in the former Shutes Public Library. Like the one in Belst, it is hidden underground.
Investigators are accustomed to calling this behavior of building a base underground "walking with the shadows" and believe that this can maintain the good qualities of investigators: curiosity and vigilance.
However, the main reason is that most investigators are loners and are afraid of trouble. Rather than setting up an investigator base in a busy area and dealing with curious residents, it is more in line with their style to hide like mice and do their own thing alone.
Allen City was bigger than expected. It took them nearly an hour's walk to reach the former Xitus Public Library. Now it has been demolished and a luxurious four-story building like a manor is being built.
Anna pushed Lu Li around the construction site and failed to find the entrance to the base. Anna could go underground to search, but that might cause unnecessary trouble.
When they circled around for the second time and attracted the attention of the guards here, Lu Li paused Anna's actions and asked her to show him the shops in the surrounding streets.
Clues soon emerged: there was a grocery store named Weird and Weird on the street adjacent to the former Cytus Public Library.
Unlike the shops on this street that have showcases, this shop is narrow and has no showcases, and it is dark inside as if it needs an oil lamp.
No businessman would arrange his business like this.
"Push me in."
Lu Li said, being pushed into the store by Anna.
“Welcome.”
An old man in a tuxedo behind the counter looked up at Lu Li and noticed the investigator badge: "Unfamiliar investigator, you can enter from the basement."
Lu Li nodded. Suddenly, all the clocks on the container started to spin crazily, with the hour hands pointed at Lu Li in front of the door - or Anna behind him.
"My assistant." Lu Li had to explain.
"A resentful spirit..." The old man's cloudy blue eyes flashed with confusion, and he said: "It's best not to let your assistant enter the base."
"Why." Lu Li asked.
The old man did not answer Lu Li, but asked: "I smell the smell of sea water... Are you coming from the Allen Peninsula?"
Lu Li nodded.
The old man probably guessed it, and said slowly: "People on the mainland are more conservative and stubborn, and are more deeply influenced by the Exorcist Association and those exorcist families, including prejudice and hostility."
In other words, on the Arran Peninsula, people there are receptive to new things. Living with the weird is strange but understandable.
However, people in mainland China have a deep-rooted hostility towards monsters, and it is difficult for them to believe and understand that a monster will not harm anyone.
"Including you."
Lu Li asked, he didn't want Anna to be left alone, even though she was already stronger than him.
"I am an old man and I was once an investigator." The old man simply replied.
The investigator is more receptive to new things, while the old man is more tolerant - he has made his position known.
"Thank you." Lu Li said, tilting his head and saying to Anna, "You stay here."
Anna hesitated, but Lu Li then said: "The base will not be in danger, and I will be back soon."
She had no choice but to agree and watched Lu Li stand up from the wheelchair, take the cane from the old man, thank him, and slowly walk towards the basement.
When Lu Li's figure disappeared under the steps, Anna looked away with concern and found that the old man was observing her.
"I rarely see resentful spirits that are friendly with humans," the old man said proactively.
"It's just rare, right?" Anna returned to her indifference to people other than Lu Li.
"There are indeed some... they are all great beings." The old man sighed: "I hope you can stick to your heart."
Anna had no response to the old man's preaching.
With a slight wry smile, the old man continued to ask: "Are you here to participate in the Exorcist Council?"
For a moment, the cloak Anna was wearing nodded slightly.
The old man turned around and rummaged around the edge of the container to find a pen. After gently wiping off the dust with a handkerchief, the old man threw it to Anna: "Take it. This can help you hide some of the smell. If you don't get close,
Sensitive exorcists and buildings."
The pen stopped in mid-air when she was only half a meter away from Anna. Feeling the breath, the hour hands in the store trembled violently. It wasn't until a white, illusory hand deep under the cloak caught the pen that the hour hands returned to silence and moved back to their original position.
Position, only the minute hand slowly moves towards Anna's position.
Anna found that the uncontrollable breath was blocked by this pen, and what was left was insignificant, perhaps not as good as a ghost.
With it, you can avoid being warned by that annoying counter when approaching Lu Li...
"Thank you." Anna's tone had a hint of warmth.
The old man smiled kindly and waved his hands, indicating that he didn't care.
At the same time, Lu Li arrived at the investigators' base and was helped to the rest area by a member of the Exorcists United Organization.
The investigator base in King Allen City is like a library - the bookshelves placed against the wall in the hall are filled with books. The light cast by the crystal chandelier is bright and gentle. Considering that a library once stood above, the base will have
This arrangement is not surprising.
From all angles, this place is far better than the base in Belfast, except for the fact that it is also sparsely staffed.
Lu Li did not go to the local investigator leader. Members of the joint organization could tell him some simple questions, such as the specific situation and location of the Exorcist Council.
"The parliament will be held at ten o'clock tomorrow morning in the Kingdom's Council of Elders. All exorcists who have arrived can participate, but there may be too many exorcists coming... You definitely don't have to worry, senior investigators can definitely
Attend Parliament.”
"Will there be many exorcists then..." Lu Li whispered thoughtfully.
This was regarded as a question by the joint organization personnel: "Of course, this is the grandest parliament ever. The Elders' Council Hall, which can hold thousands of people, is not enough... The heads of the headquarters of the three major organizations also have legendary agents, True Vision Vigil.
People and agents will be in attendance."
"Maybe most of the exorcists from the Allen Kingdom and surrounding countries will come!"
The faces of the joint organizers were full of pride.
