Chapter 1321: Secret Talk in the Alley

The old man showed a sighing expression:

"Look, this matter will become even more lively than expected."

"Since you mentioned Stone Osenfort, I know he was an apprentice in the Stonemason Association for a very short time. What kind of person do you think this is?"

Xia De asked again, and the old stonemason answered with a smile:

"You really asked the right person this question. I knew Stone Osenfort back then. He was a sailor at that time, but he often took time to come here. Later, the work on the ship was busy, so he couldn't continue to learn. Yes, the impression the people in the city have of him is very correct: irritable, evil personality, unscrupulous in doing things, but it must be admitted that his sculpture talent is quite high."

Xia De nodded:

"Then I understand these things. If your superior asks, you can mention that I have been here."

The old stonemason stood up to say goodbye:

"Sir, I am curious, which side do you belong to?"

He really didn't fully trust Xia De. After all, Xia De's visit didn't conform to the contact rules of the Military Intelligence Agency:

"This is not important. Even, you can treat me as the Gray Hawk of the Gray Gloves. The information I ask is not very critical, and the superior won't make things difficult for you."

He pinched his hat and covered it on his head. In fact, the old stonemason not mentioning him to anyone was the most correct approach. But if the old stonemason was really loyal, he would certainly mention this matter.

"Wish you a smooth retirement. I won't give you information fees, otherwise it will cause bigger trouble."

Saying this, he reached out and waved to him, and left quickly.

Xia De lowered his head and didn't want to talk to anyone, but just as he came to the door of this shop, he saw Stone Osenfort jump off the carriage. He had just mentioned this person, and didn't expect to see him immediately. Xia De was quite surprised.

He took a step towards the display cabinet on the side of the shop, wiped his face lightly, canceled the simple illusion, and then used the witch's Rune Stone to disguise again.

When he walked out again, he had changed into the face that Stone Osenfort was familiar with. Osenfort, who was just walking in, also saw Xia De. Xia De walked towards him:

"It's really rare to be able to meet you in the city."

The man who clearly rolled up his sleeves to reveal his wrists in winter asked with a fake smile:

"Why, have the things I want been found?"

"Temporarily no, but it should be soon."

Xia De turned and looked into the shop:

"Came here to find someone?"

"An old stonemason, want to talk to him about the past."

Xia De said:

"That's really a coincidence, I just talked to him."

Saying this, he walked out. Osenfort hesitated for a moment, then turned and followed Xia De out:

"Watson Manor, has been cleaned up."

Osenfort lowered his voice and said, while Xia De turned right and turned into a narrow alley between two shops. Although the snow on the road was cleared by people, there was no snow clearing in this kind of narrow alley. The thick snow was scattered with various garbage and filth of unknown origin, and the walls of the alley were painted with various dirty words and patterns.

Xia De stopped his steps, turned and looked at the man who followed, Stone Osenfort stood at the entrance of the alley and looked at him:

"It's really interesting, did you clean up Watson Manor?"

"Why not the Zhengshen Church? Now the church should have discovered it."

Xia De asked.

"Bringing the church into this matter is not a wise choice. You might know where my power comes from, then you should know even more that if it is annoyed, none of us will have a good end."

"It's really a coincidence, all my various enemies are cursing me not to have a good end."

Xia De put his hand into his pocket, and then took out the 【Profane Cross】 and aimed it at Osenfort. The expression on the latter's face changed, and he hurriedly dodged to the side. Xia De said with a smile:

"Look, my investigation during this period is still very effective. Remember, after I get that sapphire pendant, I want to know where 【Founder - Earth】 is immediately."

Osenfort had a gloomy face:

"Maybe you are more powerful than I imagined, but you are definitely not its opponent. Don't think about being able to take advantage of it... Have you seen it?"

"Why would you think so?"

Xia De put away the Relic, Osenfort walked a step towards him, and then Xia De took out the cross with a silver snake coiled around it and shook it:

"Just stand there and talk. Whether I have seen it or not, what does it have to do with you?"

"Have you really seen it? Did it ask you to help it do things? Related to me?"

"I have the right to remain silent, because I am stronger than you."

Xia De said very seriously:

"If it weren't for that 【Founder - Earth】, I wouldn't bother to get involved in this matter. But since I promised to help you do things, I will definitely find the last sapphire pendant. I am a very honest person."

Osenfort continued to lower his voice:

"Cooperating with it, you know what the consequences will be."

"It's really not a coincidence, I didn't sign a contract with it, and, look, do I have its mark on me?"

Xia De shook his head slightly:

"If it really doesn't work, I can leave this city. And you, Stone, can you leave now? This land is your prison, and I am free."

Stone Osenfort narrowed his eyes and looked at him:

"So, you have really seen it, and it... indeed doesn't have its mark. It seems you are more powerful than I thought. If so..."

"If you want to continue saying the next sentence, answer me a question first, otherwise I will leave immediately—were you born in spring?"

Although he had inquired in advance, Xia De still had to confirm it. This was the content of the poem fragment.

"Yes. I want to say, since you are so strong, why don't we try to cooperate..."

"No, no, although I am strong enough, I also know very well how strong it is. After all, I am just a mortal, aren't I?"

Xia De took off his hat:

"I'm not crazy enough to deal with that kind of ancient evil spirit. It is willing to give me a good reward, let me help it do some small things, it's that simple."

"But have you ever thought..."

"Answer my next question, and you can continue. When it slaughtered Watson Manor, what were you doing? Mrs. Haila Osenfort never resented you? When I went to that manor on Monday, I really saw scenes I never thought of. Does your wife really know about this?"

Stone Osenfort's face showed a ferocity that didn't belong to a human for a moment. If it weren't for reason, he would probably have rushed over and punched Xia De.

"That's what they deserve... I won't answer this meaningless question."

"That's fine, I'll change a request. The day after tomorrow, Friday morning at nine o'clock, you take a red rose, wear a black hat, and pin a silver brooch on your chest, and appear in front of the local Dawn Church. From nine o'clock sharp to nine o'clock and three minutes, stay there, and then you can leave."

"May I know why this is?"

Osenfort asked back.

"Does this count as a question you exchanged with your action tomorrow morning?"

Xia De asked back. In fact, those complex requirements had no meaning. He just wanted Luvia to see Osenfort from afar to confirm whether he was a post-order candidate.

Osenfort's mouth twitched:

"You might have gotten some things from Watson Manor, but that thing absolutely cannot deal with it. Otherwise, the Watson family wouldn't have become what it is now."

"Thank you for your warning, I know. Is there anything else? If there is nothing, I'm leaving."

"Wait."

Stone Osenfort finally called him:

"Are you looking for a Heart of Stone?"

"What?"

Xia De suddenly turned around, and Stone Osenfort smiled for the first time today:

"Look, I thought you had really made all the plans. All the answers are in the Heart of Stone. I hope this can be of help to you."

After speaking, he turned and left.

"Don't forget the matter the day after tomorrow morning!"

Xia De reminded loudly, and Osenfort just waved and shook his hand.

Xia De put the 【Profane Cross】 back into his pocket, turned and walked towards the exit at the other end of the alley, thinking suspiciously in his heart:

"The 'Heart of the Earth' that is suspected to have divinity, wouldn't it also be in the shape of a stone heart?"

Whether Stone Osenfort had other things to do when he came to Stonemason Street, Xia De didn't know, but at least Xia De knew he didn't go to that old stonemason, because Xia De himself went back to see that old stonemason again.

The latter was surprised by Xia De's return, and Xia De was just worried that he would be harmed by Osenfort, but fortunately, it seemed that he wasn't that important to Osenfort. Osenfort came here, and there should be other things.

So Xia De returned to the Stonemason Association again and came to the third floor.

At this time, the Royal Guards and some special agents of the "Gray Gloves" mobilized by Margaret were still waiting for the call on the first floor. There was no one guarding the door of the association president's office on the third floor, and no one could see how important the conversation was going on inside.

Xia De knocked on the door rhythmically three times according to the agreed secret signal. With a click, the door locked from the inside opened, and Xia De flashed in sideways. The female guard at the door locked the door again, and Xia De came to the sofa, bent down, and whispered a few words in Margaret's ear.

Although her ears were a bit red, the Princess still looked at him in surprise, and then said to the Society President, Mr. Pigeman:

"I am very sorry, but our conversation will likely need to pause for a moment. My most loyal servant has brought some new news related to this meeting."

She raised her head to look at Xia De. Xia De nodded slightly, then took a revolver from his waist and aimed it at that Vice President Jiles who was wearing glasses. The slightly obese man looked at him in surprise, and it was not until Xia De's finger pressed the revolver's firing pin that he abruptly stood up at a speed inconsistent with his physique and raised his hands:

"Sir, what are you doing?"