Chapter 11 The man wandering on the edge of the cliff
After Braum activated his mate ability, a circle of cracks appeared under my feet.
The flames bursting out of the cracks tried to trap me, but I knew early on that this was just a deception, so I didn't care much.
[The chance of being struck by an iron rod on the head is 83%]
[The chance of the left leg being struck by an iron rod is 62%]
[The chance of successfully dodging backward is 48%]
[The chance of successfully blocking with the left arm is 49%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell on the left front is 100%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell directly ahead is 100%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell on the right front is 100%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell on the left rear is 100%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell directly behind is 100%]
[The chance of encountering a binding spell on the right rear is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell on the left front is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell directly ahead is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell on the right front is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell on the left rear is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell directly behind is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell on the right rear is 100%]
[The chance of being attacked by a poisonous arrow on the right side is 100%]
[The chance of being attacked by a poison arrow on the left front is 100%]
......
A large number of messages are like fireworks exploding in my mind.
Apart from the shock, I felt a long-lost excitement.
"Lower your head!"
I followed Gale's instructions and made corresponding movements, and at the same time stabbed Devin with a dagger.
Taking advantage of Devin's sideways dodge, I threw the knife at the street lamp nearby.
"Bang——!"
"Pa-pa!"
Along with a crisp sound, all the lighting equipment in the park we were in stopped working.
This is naturally what I asked Mr. Bradley to do in advance.
Then throw three more smoke bombs.
As a result, the police officers' vision will be greatly disturbed.
Sprinkle the prepared [sleeping agent] and the [heart-pressing water] that can reduce the opponent's reaction ability around.
——I have taken the corresponding antidote in advance.
By the way, I also drank a lot of potions that are enough to resist some magic, so magic like binding spells have minimal effect on me.
"Back off!"
"Jump left!"
"Kick him away!"
"Watch out on the right!"
With the power of divine purpose and Gale's assistance, I successfully withstood the first round of attacks by the police officers, and even caused Devin to suffer a little.
However, I can't just hang out with a group of police officers, I have to find a way to escape quickly.
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement in the due east direction is 43%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement toward the northeast is 21%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement in the due north direction is 53%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement toward the northwest is 66%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement in the due west direction is 12%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement toward the southwest is 14%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement in the south direction is 16%]
[The success rate of breaking through the encirclement toward the southeast is 78%]
Southeast...
I threw a smoke bomb to the left and right sides.
"Hiss!"
An arrow pierced my arm.
Although the Divine Eye warned me, my chances of avoiding the poisonous arrows were almost zero, and unnecessary dodging might put me at greater risk.
[The chance of being attacked by a poison arrow on the right front is 100%]
[The chance of successfully dodging backward is 10%]
[The chance of successfully dodging to the right is 7%]
[The chance of successfully dodging to the left is 8%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell directly behind is 100%]
Come again?!
I simply raised the arm that was hit by the arrow——
——With a burst of pain, I caught the second arrow.
I jumped into the smoke.
In order to suppress the spread of poison, I quickly broke the arrow shaft, sprinkled a bottle of medicine on the wound, and then bit open the small paper bag placed under my tongue.
After swallowing the [detoxification powder] in the paper bag into my throat, I regained consciousness.
"Be sure to avoid the fierce wind and fire technique, otherwise you will be burned to death."
Gale's analysis made me a little panicked.
The detoxification powder I prepared earlier has a very strong therapeutic effect, but people who take it will become "flammable" in a short time... After all, I put a lot of saltpeter.
In other words, I am like a "powder keg" right now.
But I have no choice.
Of course, it is the same now.
[The chance of being attacked by a poison arrow on the right rear is 100%]
[The chance of encountering the severe wind and fire spell directly behind is 100%]
"..."
Alas, I didn’t even have time to breathe.
I hold the dagger tightly.
......
There is this statement in a book that I have read many times:
"As soon as a person is in a group, his IQ is seriously reduced."
At this time, after escaping from death, I was constantly sighing at its exquisiteness.
There are too many police officers. In order to avoid hurting their companions, they have to use small-scale magic, which greatly limits their abilities.
Because once I got close to some police officers, the other police officers did not dare to move rashly. In addition, a large number of smoke bombs gave me enough room to move, so it was easy for me to deal with the police officers.
...Well, it's not "easy" at all.
The smoke bombs and potions were all exhausted, my right arm was hit by an arrow, my left arm was broken, there were stab wounds all over, my nose was bruised and my face was swollen. Relying on [Mutual Injury Technique] and Gale, my legs kept running towards the southeast, and finally escaped.
The arrests of the police officers.
It’s extremely embarrassing.
The only thing I'm thankful for is that I'm still alive.
And I didn’t kill any police officer.
Sure enough, I can't kill any innocent person, but it's not that I can't bear to do it, I just don't want to do something that lacks meaning.
What's more, Director Brooke is in a stage of hesitation, and I don't want my impulsive behavior to damage my image in Director Brooke's mind.
Now he only regards me as a sinner, but not as a real evil person, so I should exercise restraint.
"Raise your arms."
The unknown maid who bandaged my wound gave the instructions.
"Okay, um..."
A few drops of red water fell into my wound, and the severe pain made me swallow my words of thanks.
"...Did Mr. Hammons...have anything to tell you?"
The maid shook her head.
"Well..."
After confirming that I was completely free from the police officers, I went to Mr. Hammons' residence as agreed, but he didn't seem to have come back yet. Exhausted, I slammed my head against the door, and then passed out.
When I opened my eyes again, this was what I saw: I was lying on the bed in the bedroom, the arrow shaft and arrowhead remaining in my right arm had been taken out, and a dull-eyed maid was silently using magic to help.
I heal.
"Um, is it serious? You don't look good..."
"Because now is my rest time."
"Uh, sorry for bothering you."
"Don't worry. But your injury is really serious. Fortunately, you met me in time, otherwise you might lose your right hand forever."
"I guess so...I really don't know how to repay you."
"Don't take it to heart, after all, I don't expect you to give me a reward."
"Haha, although I really want to refute it, you are right."
At this time, the bedroom door was pushed open.
"Oh..."
It's Mr. Hammons.
The other person looked me up and down several times and snorted.
"Thankfully you are still alive."
"Don't underestimate... look down on private detectives."
I just wanted to lift myself up, but immediately realized that I couldn't do it, so I had to continue lying in an awkward position.
"It looks like you brought back good news."
"Then you are mistaken."
Mr. Hammons signaled the maid with his eyes, and when the maid left the bedroom, he took out a small round box.
"You lied to me."
"......?"
"If you hadn't turned into such a miserable state, I would have beaten you up!"
I stared at Mr. Hammons in confusion. Under my gaze, he angrily picked up the chewing tobacco in the small round box.
"Do you know how much I spent?! To save that guy!"
"Calm down, calm down, how dare I betray you? What happened?"
"Asking even though you know it!"
"..."
"Where is the helper you mentioned?"
"Help? Ah, no one is there to help you?"
"Nonsense! I can't even see a shadow! Humph, and there is no one you want to save in Iron Fourth Prison."
"Isn't Ferrinold here..."
Oops, this is a trap.
The information Manda gave me was wrong.
Brooke may have noticed that there is an undercover agent in the police station.
Sure enough, we shouldn't be so reckless...
"How dare you trick me! I can't forgive you! When I finish counting the losses, I will also settle the account with you!"
Mr. Hammons became angrier as he spoke.
I thought about words of comfort, but in the end I just smiled bitterly.
"I didn't think well...but Mr. Bradley insists on taking action tonight. I am relying on someone else and I can't refuse."
"Bradley...?"
"Well, he is also a resident of the attic."
I think it's time to tell the truth.
"Mr. Bradley has helped me a lot. Thanks to him, I can get in touch with you, but all this is based on a premise - I need to help him create chaos."
"Why do you know him?"
"It's a long story...but it's really strange that Mr. Bradley missed the appointment."
"Hmph! So what is your plan?"
"I am responsible for dealing with the police officers on East Fourth Street. You are responsible for the sneak attack on Iron IV Prison and rescuing Ferrinold. Mr. Bradley is responsible for assisting you. At the same time, he will also send people to sneak into Iron Eight Prison in West Sixth District."
Snow and Mr. Bradley acted together.
As for that "Robert", it is neither the real Officer Robert nor Snow, but a scarecrow I made based on Robert's body shape.
"Tieba Prison?"
"Yes, but I don't know his intention of going there."
"It's inexplicable! Huh, I'm so unlucky that I chose to help you!"
Two or three veins crawled up Mr. Hammons' temple.
"Obviously you don't even know the details of that guy!"
"I'm sorry."
Faced with Mr. Hammons' anger, I had no choice but to apologize.
I can't say something like "I will definitely compensate you" because I don't have that ability. Useless lies are just adding fuel to the fire.
But there is no need for Mr. Bradley to reveal all his secrets. After all, I am the one asking for asylum. He is willing to lend a helping hand to me, which is the end of his kindness.
Before entering this battle that was so different from my identity, I was prepared to be controlled by others at all times.
I can't refuse.
If you want to change something, you have to bear the corresponding risks.
The divine eye allows me to avoid most dangers, but it also makes it more difficult for me to make effective changes than ordinary people.
However, for that 1% chance, I had to put myself in a situation full of dangerous factors.
Otherwise I will accomplish nothing.
"I swear that I will definitely rescue Ferrinold... I won't bother you anymore, I still have a way..."
"Huh, that's so easy to say!"
Mr. Hammons raised his eyebrows disdainfully.
"With your half-dead appearance, who can you protect?"
"Don't worry~~ It'll be fine in a few days."
"How many days will it take? Alas, those who don’t know are fearless."
As if he understood all of a sudden, Mr. Hammons stared at me seriously:
"You haven't heard yet, have you? What did Bradley do..."
"Mr. Bradley?"
"While you were fighting with the police officers, he led a group of people out of the south city gate, and now the army is still chasing him."
"..."
Mr. Bradley escaped?
He did not support Mr. Hammons, nor did he attack Tieba Prison...
Instead, he ran away directly?
My mind is blank.
I knew that Mr. Hammons didn’t know the answer, but I still subconsciously asked: