I straightened my body slightly and asked Manda seriously:
"Please tell me in detail."
That is the destined mate of the Paper Crane, and Rita is its name.
The memory that was supposed to rot slowly suddenly broke into reality, I couldn't believe it.
"It came to me on its own initiative and told me about you...and everything that happened in the town of Vig."
Manda put away her sword.
"When?"
"About a year ago."
"..."
"In other words, it has been quietly accompanying you to Woolworth."
"Why?"
"How could I guess that?"
Manda asked me back with a hint of annoyance.
"I have learned about your story, but I have never met you. The one who should be confused is obviously me."
"..."
"But I still decided to help you, so I volunteered to be Rita's host."
"......?"
I cast a puzzled look.
"First of all, Rita must have chosen to let me know this out of some trust in me, and secondly-"
I heard Manda exhale softly.
"I sympathize with your experience."
"That was so flattering...how did Rita describe me? She also thought I was a poor person?"
"No, it's just my personal opinion."
"Oh? Just because I experienced the destruction of the town?"
"Just?!"
Manda raised her voice.
"Have you forgotten Miss Raya?! Have you forgotten Miss Qianzhihe and her guard army? Rita said that you should be upright. Could it be...I'm sorry...I
Too much talk..."
As if realizing her gaffe, Manda was like a deflated ball in an instant and lowered her head.
"Oh~~ Rita talks a lot."
"Well..."
"I see, you knew about me from the beginning. Well~~ No wonder, after the incident, you were the only one willing to be my assistant."
I turned around and asked:
"Don't you have any other purpose?"
"Well... I don't want to hide it from you... I'm a little interested in you. Don't get me wrong! What I'm curious about is why you can't use magic... That's all.
”
"Is it possible that Rita didn't tell you?"
"...Eh? But Rita doesn't either-"
"Correct. Do you think you can get secrets that even Rita isn't involved in?"
I interrupted Manda and attacked her with feigned disdain.
"You...what secrets! I don't care!"
"Also, since you know the suffering I have suffered in the past, please come to me earlier. It has been a year... You confessed without warning~~ Fortunately we are acquaintances, otherwise I would definitely
You are considered a fraudster."
"Hmm...! It's obvious that you and I have never crossed paths before! I looked more like a fraudster when I went to find you, okay?!"
"Yes yes yes..."
"Don't be perfunctory! Listen carefully, I..."
At this point in our conversation, I have probably gotten enough information.
Based on the conversation just now, I calmed down and understood two things:
First, Rita had been with me silently for a while, and for some reason made Manda know my past. However, Rita still had reservations - after all, my immortal body and divine eyes were not affected by it.
Exposed to Manda.
Second, once I wish, Manda will definitely help me.
As for what will happen in the future...I can't predict it.
But, for now, this is a surprise.
Thank you, Manda, and Rita. Thanks to you, I have kept my most basic determination.
"...Hey, hey! Why are you distracted again!"
"Ah, sorry, sorry."
"Uh...!"
......
I replied to Manda absentmindedly while organizing my thoughts.
Three or four minutes passed.
"Okay, let's get back to the topic."
I cleared my throat and looked at Manda, who was still standing there, seemingly unhappy:
"You are a person worthy of my trust. You have clear enough judgment. Although you are a police officer, you are willing to assist me - is this what you want me to understand?"
"Hmm."
Manda nodded slightly:
"Rita will not lie to me, and neither will you... you are a kind person."
"Even if I don't share the truth with you? Even if you feel unreasonable?"
"...It depends on the specific situation."
"..."
Seeing Manda's serious face, I couldn't help but laugh.
I actually ignored it before... This guy really looks like a paper crane sometimes.
"Indeed, you are quite cautious."
"It's just a matter of propriety. Well...I have no obligation to help you regardless of the consequences. That would be unfair."
"Okay~~"
Faced with issues of principle, Manda always maintains a strong sense of reason.
This is exactly what I need to see.
So I put down my remaining defenses.
"Where is Ferrinold hidden?"
"..."
Manda shook her head silently:
"The whole process of detention was conducted in secret."
"Okay."
Although I didn’t have any expectations in this regard.
"Are they planning to blackmail you with Ferrinold?"
"They? Blackmail? Don't make assumptions about your seniors. It's not polite."
"Well...I know..."
"Also, can you lend me some more money?"
"Okay, okay...how much do you want to borrow?"
"The more, the merrier."
......
After Manda left, I carefully put away the coat hanging on the chair.
“Manda is such a kind-hearted guy~~I won’t have to suffer from the cold recently.”
The image of Manda injecting magic into the warmth seal just now appeared in my mind.
"Hey, Gail."
"What's wrong?"
"Does your spouse usually tell the current host about things related to the previous host?"
"I don't know."
"I don't think I've ever heard you mention it."
"I don't think that's worth mentioning."
"Well...then who was your last host?"
"Why do you ask this?"
"Stop talking nonsense and answer me."
"...You are my first host."
"Huh? You've been wandering around the world for thousands of years, and you only found me?"
"You should be grateful for this."
"..."
I won’t say any more and hide my doubts secretly.
Now, my task is to procrastinate.
By the way, if you are lucky, you can still rely on the divine eye.
The development trend of all things, unless given a little bit of idealism, will become difficult to see. In fact, even when faced with things that have nothing to do with themselves, people still have more or less illusions, and therefore
Secretly looking forward to it.
Naturally I am one of them.
......
On the day the arrest warrant was issued, I did not receive any notification from the police department. This is normal.
As agreed in advance, Xue and I met in an extremely remote tavern early in the morning.
The tavern is open all day long. At the moment, the drunkards who have been partying all night are either fast asleep on the floor, or they are holding empty glasses and staring at the oily wooden table. Snorings come and go, but the waiter seems to be silent.
Hearing nothing, he went about his business doing unnecessary cleaning work with a dirty rag.
Within sight, there was only one waiter and the boss was nowhere to be seen.
"They didn't even ask us what we wanted to drink."
I looked around.
"In other words, there are not many sober people here."
"It doesn't matter, just having someone is enough."
"..."
The snow looked very conspicuous, so I didn’t even think about sitting in the corner.
"Are you okay?"
Her face was paler than before, and her breathing was heavier.
I feel very stupid for asking.
"Hmm."
"Coming soon."
Gail prompted.
I glanced at Xue, and then several police officers quickly walked into the tavern.
There are one or two familiar faces among them. Maybe they have analyzed the case to me, but I can't name them.
The leading police officer quickly arrived at our side.
"You need to be arrested on suspicion of intentional homicide. This is an arrest warrant. Please sign. You have the right to remain silent."
A look that speaks righteously and an expression that brooks no argument.
Does he know the inside story? I looked at him with interest.
Ke Xue did not reach out to receive the arrest warrant.
"I object to the jurisdiction of the relevant agency. Please let me see your proof."
"..."
The police officer frowned slightly, as if he couldn't understand why Xue said that.
This is the first step of my plan.
In accordance with the provisions of the Public Law of the Saint Vance Empire and Fulvos, when the jurisdiction of the relevant agency is questioned, it should provide the parties with supporting documents.
The so-called "certifying documents" generally have to go through various procedures and take about three days to complete.
A simple sentence can exchange for a lot of time.
"It would not be a good idea to arrest people rashly without proof."
I suppressed the shame in my heart and preached slowly.
Very few people would do the same thing...after all, these words and actions are obviously deliberately trying to cause trouble for the other party.
However, I have no choice, so I only focus on the size of the effect.
"Do you prove it——"
Just when I thought the police officers would be helpless, the officer holding the arrest warrant handed over a piece of parchment.
"Please take a look."
"..."
I looked at it in confusion - in the lower right corner of the parchment was the word "Approval" handwritten by the lord.
"We have prepared in advance."
Another police officer emphasized coldly.
"..."
"Please sign the arrest warrant."
Well...thank you for taking this into consideration, lord.
I can't help but have a little admiration for the lord.
"Wait a moment."
"...how?"
"If this guy is found guilty, will he definitely be sentenced to death?"
"This is not something I can answer."
"Oh~~The confidentiality measures are so meticulous."
Seeing that the police officers ignored my taunts, I pointed at the snow.
"It's a pity that she can't die."
Next, my words suddenly changed the expressions of the police officers:
"Because she is pregnant - pregnant women are not allowed to be executed."
"...really?"
"I have the examination report issued by the doctor."
I took out the inspection report from my pocket and shook it at the police officer. He snatched it away, read it line by line with eyes wide open, and nodded to the other police officers beside me.
"Who did it?!"
As if she couldn't help it anymore, a female police officer slammed the table and glared at me.
"I."
I responded to her calmly.
Several drunk people in the tavern have woken up and are now watching us as if they were watching the fun.
"If you do this, you are committing malfeasance!"
"Dereliction of duty?"
"Don't forget that the Lord has entrusted you with the heavy responsibility of handling the case."
"Huh? Does this actually count? 'Important responsibility' and 'position' are two different things, right?"
"But your behavior is no different from seeking favoritism and perverting the law!"
"Hey~~So, you want to arrest me too?"
"Yes."
The police officer looked gloomy.
"We will arrest them all."
"Oh? Or use this arrest warrant?"
"The arrest warrant is universal for prisoners in the same case."
"Haha, that's it."
I raised a malicious, successful smile:
"Then, as an accomplice, I object to the jurisdiction of the relevant agencies. Please let me see your proof... proving that this kind of thing cannot be universal."