Chapter 646: Patrol Force

Camus smoked a cigarette at the entrance of the Matani Import and Export Shop, and by the way, observed the customers coming and going, but didn't find anyone buying Fermo coffee.

Seeing the gas street lamps lighting up one by one and the sky dyed black-blue, Camus crushed the cigarette butt and threw it into the trash can, returning to the four-story off-white building of the Patrol Force.

He originally intended to go to the neighborhood where foreigners gathered to enjoy an Intis feast to celebrate the unexpected income of 40,000 gold pounds today, but after being delayed by Louis Berry for such a period of time, it was already late, and he was too lazy to wait for the senior chef to cook carefully, preparing to return to the Patrol Force, order takeout from a nearby restaurant with a few teammates who had a good relationship, fill his stomach, and then go to a bar or dance hall to relax.

Just as he crossed the lobby, Camus saw a teammate with dark brown skin, thick lips, height over 1.8 meters, and a braid of brown hair walking over, asking curiously:

"Why did that guy wearing a straw hat come to find you again?

"Hey, I heard that you and Kolobo caught the serial killer and got a bounty of 50,000 gold pounds?"

—Matani was colonized by Intis for many years, and everyone was used to using currency like gold pounds combined with "Delisi" copper coins. After General Queralir controlled this place, there was no change in this regard, only cooperating with a certain bank in the Feysac Kingdom to open a local bank that could freely exchange gold pounds and gold sol.

If the one inquiring was the "Magician" and "Living Corpse" teammate that Louis Berry had focused on inquiring about, Camus would definitely be vigilant. But the one in front of him, named Sou, was a Sequence 8 "Fighter" of the "Warrior" pathway. He joined the Patrol Force as an adventurer only last year. His personality was good, except for being relatively lazy and liking to enjoy, there was no big problem.

Camus laughed:

"That's my informant. Without him, I couldn't have gotten so much bounty."

The single-eyelid Sou suddenly realized:

"Did he come to find you just now to get his share?"

Camus thought for a moment and said:

"This is one reason. Another reason is that he is still investigating the serial murder case four years ago and wants to find me to ask about some details."

He didn't intend to hide the fact that he provided the case files to Louis Berry from the captain and deputy captains of the Patrol Force, but he couldn't hide it from these teammates. So, he didn't intend to hide the fact that Louis Berry was investigating the serial murder case four years ago. Moreover,

"Any progress? Is there a chance to get the bounty?" Suo, wearing a wrinkled shirt and carrying a greatsword on his back, was clearly very interested.

Camus did not intend to be too detailed for the time being and answered vaguely:

"He suspects that the murderer might have hidden in the Police Headquarters four years ago, and I plan to conduct a secret investigation."

"Why suspect the murderer is a policeman?" Suo looked puzzled.

Camus hadn't discussed this issue with Lu Mian just now, so he thought for a moment and said:

"Think about it. In the case four years ago, all the victims were Beyonders, and several of them usually hid their identities. Why could the murderer accurately find them, and why did he know they were Beyonders?

"Only those of us or people in the Police Headquarters who have reached a certain rank could possibly access the corresponding intelligence, and it is very easy to determine whether there are Beyonders of the 'Demon' pathway in the Patrol."

This line of thinking was proposed by the then-deputy captain Lei Yasa during the investigation four years ago, but he only suspected that the "serial killer" was hiding in the Patrol and did not consider people from the Police Headquarters and the General's Guard. Later, the Patrol conducted a screening based on this, found no suspects, and changed the direction of the investigation.

"I see the light of hope and smell the fragrance of Felkin," Suo said with full anticipation. "If you need any help, just come to me. I heard that Kolobo and the others just followed you to the scene and each got 5,000 Felkin!"

"No problem," Camus responded readily.

"'Siso' has always been alone and rarely participated in other pranks of the 'April Fools,' also because he was afraid of being discovered as a demon?" Lu Mian thought and said, "The target he is most willing to cooperate with is 'Mad Lady,' who is a pure lunatic, completely indifferent to this aspect, and even feels excited, wanting to taste whether the demon's blood is cold..."

At the door of his office, Kolobo was poking his head out, watching him and Suo communicate.

Kolobo was about the same age as Camus, only twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with dark hair, azure eyes, a thin build, and a pair of black sunglasses in his hand.

He lowered his voice and said to Camus:

"Don't act with Suo too often recently."

"Why?" Camus asked in astonishment.

Seeing that Suo had disappeared at the entrance to the hall, Kolobo retracted his gaze and said:

"I always feel that something bad will happen if I have contact with him during this period."

"Then why didn't you remind him?" Camus frowned in confusion.

Kolobo was a Sequence 8 "Robot" of the "Monster" pathway, with strong spirituality, and could always vaguely foresee some things.

"I reminded him, but he thinks everything is fine. I even reported it to the captain," Kolobo spread his hands.

As he spoke, this slightly frail Beyonder remembered one thing:

"That adventurer named Louis Berry is also very dangerous. When I arrived at the scene this morning, I didn't dare to look directly at him the whole time. Occasionally, when I caught a glimpse, all I saw were large patches of blood, large patches of flames, and large patches of death.

"I didn't want to tell you at first. I felt that once I said it out loud, fate would weigh me down until I couldn't breathe. Phew, it's actually fine now that I've said it. It seems I'm too sensitive."

So dangerous? Worthy of being a great adventurer who received a 600,000 Felkin bounty at once... Camus, who knew Louis Berry's deeds, was not that shocked, but for so long, this was the first time he had heard Kolobo, this "Monster", describe a person like this.

Camus patted Kolobo on the shoulder:

"Thanks, I'll be careful."

After saying that, he asked curiously:

"Is Louis Berry the first person to give you a similar feeling?"

"No, there's one more," Kolobo shook his head.

"Who?" Camus was a little surprised.

Kolobo's expression suddenly became solemn:

"I can't say.

"If I say it, I will die, I will die!"

With that, the slightly frail Beyonder hurried away from Camus's office.

…………

Returning to the Aurella Hotel, Lu Mian walked straight into the master bedroom.

The suite located underground showed a bit of coolness even in the hot season.

On the desk in the master bedroom lay a neatly folded letter.

A reply from Ms. "Magician"... Lu Mian picked up the letter paper and unfolded it to read:

"Very good, you have a very sufficient self-awareness.

"There will be specialized personnel responsible for the matters of the 'Rose School of Thought' and the 'Life School of Thought'. You don't need to take risks for this. Just focus on dealing with 'Xisuo'. Of course, if they ask you to provide some help, you can also cooperate.

"The Beyonder characteristics left behind by those members of the 'Rose School of Thought', especially those left by the 'Demon' pathway and the 'Prisoner' pathway, all have certain, rather troublesome corruption. It is best not to sell them to others, nor to casually find an 'Artisan' to make items. If you need to do so, you can sell them to me or entrust me to find an 'Artisan'. Hmm, it's fine to put them in the 'Traveler's Bag'. Compared to the Shadow Branch Gloves, the seal of Mr. 'Fool', and the gaze and influence that other things on you might attract, it is as weak as a newborn ordinary baby."

After receiving the feedback, Lu Mian breathed a sigh of relief, directly activated the black mark on his right shoulder, and disappeared into the room.

After a while, his figure was outlined on the top of a clock tower on the boulevard in Trier.

Looking at the luxurious Champs Hotel in the distance, looking at the lights that had already been lit, Lu Mian finally didn't have to endure anymore and could carefully think about the information he had just obtained from Camus.

Across the distance of a Violent Sea, a Feynapot Kingdom, and half an Intis Republic, even if he were really formulating a plan to hunt down "Xisuo", he wouldn't have to worry about being sensed by the enemy for malice and danger!

At this distance, I'm afraid only an angel could sense it.

——Although Lu Mian didn't know the specific target yet, didn't know who "Xisuo" actually was, didn't know his detailed intelligence, and hadn't had a substantive plan put into practice, normally speaking, it wouldn't trigger "Xisuo's" danger premonition. But when one has the ability to be cautious, it is definitely better to be cautious.

For this reason, he had been relying on the traits of a "Ascetic" to endure and not think about the corresponding matters, until he was far away from Port Pylos and far away from the Southern Continent, before he began to ponder the details and diverge his thoughts as usual.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Mian's figure disappeared into the clock tower.

Dang, dang, dang!

The large pendulum clock struck the bell representing seven o'clock in the evening.

…………

The next morning.

As soon as Camus walked into the hall, he saw Louis Berry, wearing a golden straw hat, sitting on the sofa in the guest area.

Why is he here again? Camus remembered Kolobo's reminder, frowned slightly, and walked over with a hint of worry.

"What help do you need this time?" He controlled his emotions and asked with a calm attitude.

Lu Mian laughed:

"I need some information, but not provided by you. Instead, you find a trusted teammate who doesn't know what we talked about yesterday evening to provide it. Also, meet at the Matani Import and Export Store.

"I can pay 5,000 Felkin for this."

A strange request... 5,000 Felkin, he's really generous... Is this, is this to avoid the danger perception of a "Demon"? Camus could also be considered an experienced official Beyonder, and he soon had some associations.

He controlled himself not to think too much, deliberated for a few seconds and said:

"Okay."

He then entered the office area, while Lu Mian got up and left, turning into the Matani Import and Export Store less than a hundred meters away.

Not long after, a person sat down in front of Lu Mian, who was drinking coffee.

That person had dark hair and looked relatively frail.

Lu Mian recognized him and knew that he was a Patrol member who went to the scene with him and the others yesterday, but the other party was wearing a pair of dark black sunglasses today, as if he were a blind man.

"I am Kolobo. Camus said there is an opportunity to earn 5,000 Felkin," that Patrol member took the initiative to introduce himself in not-so-fluent Intis.

Lu Mian amusedly examined Kolobo's state, took out paper and pen, counted out 5,000 Felkin in banknotes, and pushed them over together:

"Write down the name and detailed situation of the 'Prisoner' pathway Beyonder in the Patrol. Note, you cannot let me see it. Fold it into a square after writing."

Kolobo groped for the banknotes like a blind man.

He bent his back and counted them as if he had buried his head under the table.

"Why don't you look at me?" Lu Mian asked with great interest.

Kolobo answered quite tremblingly:

"I'm afraid I'll really go blind."

Is this being able to see things that shouldn't be seen? Of the "Monster" pathway? Lu Mian examined himself and didn't ask any further.

Kolobo turned his back, used the table behind him to quickly write down the corresponding information, then folded the paper and handed it to Lu Mian.

Lu Mian didn't even take a look, quickly took the intelligence, and stuffed it directly into the "Traveler's Bag".

He then paid for the coffee and walked into the restroom in the store.

His figure disappeared here again.

(End of chapter)