"I have told you everything I know, young man." Arbogast said. "If you still want to save your companions, then come with me."
As he spoke, the priest picked up the oil lamp and walked towards the path leading to the village. Xing Ze took out his wand and followed him. The path was not long, but very narrow, barely allowing one person to pass.
Five or six minutes later, the two walked out of the path. What appeared in front of them was a cemetery and an old wooden chapel. The church was dilapidated, the door was damaged, half of the ceiling collapsed, and the other half was about to fall down at any time.
possible.
The priest walked to the side of the church, blew out the oil lamp, and said in the moonlight: "That is a mountain road that runs through the entire village. The exit on the other side is at the accommodation. But the road there is not easy to walk, and there are many bumps.
, and there are guards.”
"Did you see that house?" the priest asked, pointing to a low-rise residence made of rough red stone not far away.
Xing Ze nodded.
"That used to be the village grocery store, but it's been requisitioned now. You can find some food and drink there, if you need it. The point is, walk along the street next to it. There's a small school nearby. If there is one,
If the soldiers are chasing you, the school can hide.
"Don't expect the local residents to open the door to you. The school wall is very low and can be climbed over with a stone. There are no dogs there. Since those outsiders came here, there have been a lot more dogs in the village, especially
There are hunting dogs in some major places.
"Your friend is being held in the village hall. I can take you there, but I won't help. For God's sake, I can pinpoint the perfect escape route just by looking at one point, and I can't let you ruin it like this.
Already."
Arbogast's last words sounded more like a plea.
"Just take me there. But you also tell me the escape route."
"Come back along the street next to the grocery store and go out from the entrance. There is no other good choice. There won't be too many guards there. Because there are monsters in the woods, you'd better go to the grocery store and get some strong flashlights.
.”
"Can't I come to you?" Xing Ze looked suspicious, "In my opinion, it's safer to go from your side."
The priest chuckled lightly and said: "Don't be ridiculous, man. Once something happens in the village, those lunatics will be the first to suspect me. How do you think my face became like this?"
"I had faith and helped those who wanted to escape. But in the end it was all in vain. They were caught and I was punished. So, don't expect me to help you. You are seeking your own death by coming here."
Although he was still full of doubts in his heart, Arbogast did not give Xing Ze too much time to think about it. He walked slowly towards the red stone house.
Xing Ze followed up slowly and softly chanted a spell to add the necessary magic to himself.
"What are you muttering about?" asked the priest walking in front.
"Some autosuggestion."
The priest shrugged his shoulders and said, "You are really a weirdo. Most people would have turned around and fled for their lives when they heard what I said. How could they be as calm as you?"
Xing Ze didn't reply. He paid attention to the surrounding situation. His sensitive hearing allowed him to capture some movement, which was the sound of a dog panting very close to them. In addition, there were also messy footsteps in the distance.
It should be the patrol guard mentioned by the priest.
There was a dog in the backyard of the grocery store. Arbogast pointed to the kennel, and he motioned to Xing Ze to keep his voice down so as not to disturb the dog.
But Xing Ze felt that if they needed to pass by here later, the dog would be a hidden danger. He stretched out his arm, and black particles floated in from the gaps in the fence and slowly gathered into a black cat.
There is no need to keep hidden dangers that can be eliminated. The priest walking in front did not know what was happening behind him. He no longer walked onto the street as before, but walked close to the wall.
Before walking far, Xing Ze saw the school. A primary school in this kind of mountainous area would not be too big, and the wall was not too high as the priest said. For Xing Ze, he could easily climb over it without even needing to put anything on it.
.
After walking through the school, Arbogast stopped. He looked carefully, then turned his head and said, "Okay, wait here for the guards to pass before we leave."
Xing Ze had no objection to this. Blue Beak had successfully dealt with the dog and was now turning into a raven and flying towards the location of the patrol guard.
The priest was not lying. The guards were indeed not far away from them. And judging from the increasingly clear footsteps, they were coming this way.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xing Ze observed the surrounding situation. They were now hiding in the gap between two houses, and they could get out of the street after walking a little further.
Outside the street is a flat open space with many cars parked there. If Mike can still move, he should be able to drive one.
Cars of this era are not like modern cars. You can pry open the door with some tricks, and then find a way to start the car with a lead to start the car. This skill is very familiar to Mike.
If, as Arbogast said, you need to force your way through the main entrance of the village, then a car is necessary, otherwise it will be too passive.
The patrolling guard finally appeared. Xing Ze still wanted to see the other party's equipment, but the priest pulled him back. It wasn't until the guard walked away that he asked unhappily: "What are you doing? Don't take it.
They take them for fools."
As he said that, he stuck his head out to take a look, and after confirming that there was nothing wrong, he continued: "Those people have received special training, and their eyes and ears are very sharp. I don't object to you going to die, but please don't take advantage of me.
Okay?"
"Stop talking nonsense, Arbogast, just continue to lead the way."
The priest wanted to say a few more words, but when he felt a pistol being pressed against his waist, he immediately shut his mouth knowingly. Apparently, he had forgotten his identity.
The two of them continued forward and turned left into another street after walking out of the street. The patrolling guards were in the opposite direction of them, so apart from letting Blue Beak secretly eliminate some watchdogs along the way, they didn't encounter too many.
question.
Of course, this was for Arbogast. He brought Xing Ze safely to the village hall, and he didn't need to worry about the rest.
"Do you remember the way here?" he asked Xing Ze.
"certainly."
"That's good. If you don't see the lighted building, that's the village hall. Well, my mission is completed, young man, then I wish you good luck."
Arbogast didn't linger too long. He straightened up, stopped sneaking, and walked quickly along the street.
Xing Ze didn't stop him. This ugly priest did help him a lot. If it weren't for him, Xing Ze would have to spend some time studying the escape route, which undoubtedly increased the risk of exposure. The sky is already there