"The second legend." Ellie took out a picture from her pocket, "This is the Mendez family's manor in the old Ravenska village.
"There are also some interesting legends circulating among the local Muggles and half-blood wizards, one of which is next to the haunted manor.
"According to legend, during the Elf War, Edward Mendez, the manager of Ravenska Village at the time, made a deal with the devil in order to ensure victory in the war.
"But it seems that the devil did not follow the agreement, Ravenska village was still destroyed, and Edward also committed suicide in the manor. But the old manor was the only one that was not destroyed in the war.
"The Mendez family later wanted to rebuild the village of Ravenska. They initially started from their own family's estate, but strange things happened one after another. Some people were injured, or the workers went crazy.
"Many workers said they saw Edward's ghost. Of course, these nonsense will not be accepted by investors. So the reconstruction continues until..."
The eldest lady paused, took out her notes, opened them and gave them to Xing Ze, "Until the workers started disappearing. I checked the newspapers at the time and found that this was indeed the case.
"But the newspapers just treat the disappearance as an ordinary disappearance case, let's see."
Xing Ze read the newspaper clippings posted on his notes, and soon he discovered something was wrong.
"Thunderstorms, heavy rain, heavy fog..." Xing Ze kept chanting, "bad weather, these disappearances all happened in bad weather."
"Hmm, you have found something in common." Ellie said, "This...screamer, it likes to come out to hunt in bad weather."
"Do you believe that these two legendary monsters, um, the ghastly spirit of Elf and the ghost of old Mendez, are the Screamers?"
Ellie took a breath and said, "Remember what I said at the rally? I found it in the notes about Martin Skrtel."
Xing Ze nodded, "He investigated the disappearance cases in recent years and found that except for a peak every three years, most disappearance cases occurred on rainy days. He also investigated local legends?"
"Yes, it was his investigation that reminded me."
"But, but it's unreasonable." Xing Ze frowned and questioned. According to Scott's investigation, disappearance cases will reach a peak every three years.
"In that year, there will be three to four more missing people in Ravenska than in previous years."
"We assume that the thing feeds in a three-year cycle, and it preys on three to four people each time.
"But according to the legend you investigated, eight workers disappeared within a week, and someone disappeared almost every day.
"This frequency is too unusual and does not conform to the usual pattern. I mean, although we don't know the preying pattern of that thing at all, don't you think there are some contradictions?"
Xing Ze's words made Ellie fall into deep thought, and the two of them thought in silence.
A few minutes later, Xing Ze broke the silence and asked: "So what happened to the reconstruction work in the end?"
"As you can see, they ended up picking another site and rebuilding a town."
“Is there too much public pressure over missing workers?”
"Of course not." Ellie shrugged. "Human life was not that valuable in that era, not to mention that most of the missing people were squibs. I have the same problem as you, because the Shafiq family was also an investor at that time.
one.
"So I asked Ranson and he told me that the disappearance of Richard Gray really put a stop to the reconstruction plan."
"Richard Grey?"
"Yes, the most famous architectural designer in the British wizarding world was also one of the chief engineers of Blue Mountain Real Estate back then.
"The disappearance of this pure-blood wizard has plunged the reconstruction project into paralysis and panic."
Xing Ze nodded, "Maybe I should think differently." The eldest lady cast a doubtful look.
Xing Ze took out a map and spread it on the desk. It was a map of New Ravenska Village, with red and black dots painted on it.
"I've been sorting out the missing cases in the town for the past ten years to take a look."
Ellie looked at the map, "These points?"
"This is the missing place. I marked it to see if I can find the pattern of the Sabbat Order's actions. The red dots represent Muggles, and the black dots represent wizards."
As he spoke, Xing Ze pointed to one of the places where the red dots were densely packed, "This is St. Hilda's Church. Nearby, the number of missing people far exceeds that of other places."
Then he pointed to a place with dense black spots, "I don't know where this place is, but the disappearance rate of wizards here is far higher than other places."
There are many such dense points on the map, and many of them are even distributed in the next town and county.
"Based on your investigation, I need to further sort out the missing cases that occurred in bad weather. In this way, I can narrow down the scope better.
"In addition, I still have the remaining five years of case files that have not been classified and organized. Once completed, we may be able to determine the location of the Sabbat Order's stronghold in Ravenska Village."
"I can help." Ellie said.
"I'm glad you came to help instead of going to Ravenska Village to investigate without telling me."
"So, we're bringing the topic back again?" Ellie sighed, "Why do you keep holding on to this?"
"Because it's too dangerous. We don't know how many there are and whether they are also investigating us. Maybe one of the people you asked is a damn cultist."
"I'm telling you, I'm not going there with my identity. Besides, I can take care of myself."
"Okay, okay." Xing Ze waved his hand, "I admit that you brought back very useful information, but next time, next time you have this kind of fragrant powder, remember to discuss it with me.
"To be honest, I don't want to face your father's anger. Besides, I don't want to come together the next day and see the news of your death in the newspaper."
"I understand." Ellie nodded, "After all, you are the boss. But for the sake of fairness, you have to discuss your plan with me.
"This is not just you, but all members of the Round Table should be like this. We are a team, not a circus of individual heroes."
"I will pay attention. So, we have made an agreement?" Xing Ze asked.
"It's settled," Ellie replied, "Then we won't do anything next? Just wait and see what happens?"
"Of course not. If John's plan works, something big will happen to Ravenska recently."
"Another plan I don't know about?"
"No." Xing Ze waved his hand, "You will know. Pay attention to the recent newspapers."
"Oh, by the way." Ellie whispered, "Dumbledore talked to me."
Xing Ze frowned, "What's the matter?"
"Lena Custer. Do you know this girl?"
"I know."
"Dumbledore wants to send her to Nurmengard. Just like I did."
"It sounds like this matter has nothing to do with me." Xing Zenu mouthed.
"He wanted me to test whether the girl was qualified to enter Nurmengard, so I stayed with the child for a while."
"During that time, she seemed to be going out of her way to belittle you. Did you have any issues with her?"
Xing Ze laughed and replied: "I didn't give her a passing grade."