Chapter 1568: Self-Questioning

Xia De's plan for today was to go to Green Lake for a look.

On one hand, since today was the first day of negotiations, even if he couldn't bring back effective information for Lei Lei Qianya, he at least had to confirm the situation of the two Fu Lun brothers. On the other hand, he was still a few fish bones short of what he had promised Mr. Ai De Meng De, and he didn't intend to delay any longer. Today, he would jump into the lake himself to catch fish, and while he was at it, he could see how the church viewed the abnormal cloud layer that had appeared over the island.

"Of course, yesterday was truly too sinister. Encountering two assassination attempts in a row, I'd better go to Green Lake to avoid trouble today."

But just as Xia De had finished holding Xiao Xiao Miya and reached the door of Room 1 on the second floor, a knock sounded. Thinking it was Lu Lu Weiya who had forgotten something, he opened the door, only to find that the person outside was actually Lei Lei Qianya.

"Yes, I just saw Lu Lu Weiya, and she seems to be in a good mood."

The Princess said, walking into the room. After confirming that the maid outside had closed the door, she touched Xia De's chest with some concern:

"I heard about what happened last night. Thank you for protecting A Gao Jie Li Na. I knew I shouldn't have let her get too far away from me; she is always getting into all sorts of trouble."

This was somewhat unfair to Angelina, but it also reminded Xia De that when he first met the little princess, she was also playing with tortoise shell divination alone with her friends at the Prophet Association, which was what caused the tortoise shell explosion.

"I brought the documents from the Intelligence Agency that Jia Lin Na entrusted me to give to you. She asked me to tell you that Director Director Anluosi has already submitted the promotion documents following your excellent completion of the mission at the Ring City Equestrian Competition, so you should wait a little longer."

Last night, when Xia De saw his superior, he had inquired about his merit. As for those Intelligence Agency documents, they were all about the Green Lake negotiations. Xia De had obtained them through Miss Jia Lin Na's channels rather than asking Director Director Anluosi directly, which allowed him to avoid suspicion. After all, the Duchess was one of the people in charge of these negotiations, so it was perfectly reasonable for her to be looking at any documents.

"Before I left yesterday, A Gao Jie Li Na said she heard strange sounds. What did Jia Lin Na say?"

He hugged Lei Lei Qianya, who was listening to his heartbeat, and asked curiously.

"She is on the verge of awakening. After examining her, Jia Lin Na believes that the voice is 'another me,' but it is more like the sleep-talking before 'another me' awakens. This is actually very common; all gifted individuals have this situation. It's just that those who have never come into contact with Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi knowledge think they heard wrong before they officially awaken. Only when they officially awaken can they hear the voice coherently and converse with it. After all, not many people would think their own brains are truly sick."

The powerful vibration of his heart made her feel as if she were listening to the pulse of the earth. The sense of power made her blush. Lei Lei Qianya raised her head and affectionately sniffed Xia De's neck. She didn't smell any perfume, which made her unable to help but reveal a smile:

"Today is the opening day of the negotiation conference in the Green Lake region. I hope you can help me confirm one thing: whether this person is in the Ka Sen Li Ke delegation."

She gave Xia De a black-and-white photo. In the photo was a middle-aged man with a serious expression and an exquisite beard:

"Count Niu Ka Er Si of Lai Ke Dun, a rare pacifist in the Ka Sen Li Ke army faction. He is not on the list of negotiation representatives from Ka Sen Li Ke, but it is said that he will attend in another way. Help me confirm if he really went to Green Lake; this is very important."

"No problem."

Xia De memorized the face in the photo and then asked:

"Then how should A Gao Jie Li Na's situation be handled? Since she is on the verge of awakening, I think she will definitely become a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi before the end of summer, at most in a month or two."

"You really do care about her."

Lei Lei Qianya joked, but she actually cared about her sister too:

"This is the first time in the Ka Wen Di Xu royal family that two Ring Mages have appeared in the same generation. I asked for Jia Lin Na's opinion on whether she should become a Witch apprentice or study at the Za La Si Academy of Literature like me." "Don't forget to ask A Gao Jie Li Na for her own opinion as well."

"Knight, oh Knight, are you treating me like the wicked sister in a fairy tale?"

Lei Lei Qianya said reproachfully. Xia De shook his head:

"Of course not. If you were that kind of person, I wouldn't love you so much."

"Xia De, you can save these sweet words, which are like syrup from Huo Ge Mountain, for when we are on a date."

She pursed her lips and smiled:

"Jia Lin Na will have a detailed talk with A Gao Jie Li Na, and then a decision will be made. Be careful when you are operating in Green Lake. Oh, and about the weekend date, remember to clear your schedule."

She said she was about to say goodbye, but Xia De asked her to wait a moment. He turned and went to the basement, returning shortly with a red-copper bracelet:

"Give this to A Gao Jie Li Na. It's a Document-level Relic, 【Enemy of Arrows】. Remember to remind her not to wear it in sensitive places like churches. I had Old John appraise it; this paper contains the Relic's characteristics."

"Doing this will make me look like a very incompetent sister."

Lei Lei Qianya said, also standing on tiptoe to kiss Xia De on the side of his face before saying goodbye and leaving. Xia De touched the two almost symmetrical kiss marks on his face and felt his mood suddenly improve:

"Perhaps my definition of loyalty in love is different from others, greedy as I am. But at the very least, I am willing to use everything I have to help them, until the very end... Desire, did you really not misjudge me?"

He hugged the cat dozing in his arms, preparing to tidy up and set off for Green Lake. "She" chuckled in his ear and asked:

【You don't think Lei Lei Qianya Ka Wen Di Xu is using you, do you?】

"Of course not. At least on this point, I understand."

(Xiao Xiao Miya is running.)

Although the weather had been warming up quickly recently, the temperature in the basement warehouse of the Green Lake Hotel hadn't changed much. However, Xia De observed that there was a large pile of purple cabbage in the warehouse today, so he decided he wouldn't eat at the hotel today—he didn't like purple cabbage either.

He still left through the back door of the hotel kitchen, but today he didn't see little John, who usually huddled in the trash can. However, the boy probably hadn't left, because his tattered cotton jacket was still in the trash can, along with a dog toy he had picked up from somewhere. Xia De left a few coins and two sugar cubes in his bucket, then circled around and entered the hotel through the front door.

Today, the hotel owners, the twins Mr. Suo Lun Green and Ms. Hai Lun Na Green, were both present. The former was reconciling accounts with a miserable expression, while the latter was instructing the hotel waiters that after spring arrived, they could dry the laundry entrusted to them by guests on the small terrace on the second floor.

"Good morning, Mr. Hua Sheng."

Mr. Suo Lun Green put down his pen and greeted Xia De:

"Didn't see you yesterday. Staying in Mi Kai La Blast Furnace City again?"

"Yes, the environment there is better after all... But don't worry about me checking out. Compared to that industrial city, this ancient city is the focus of my research this time. I plan to take a walk by the lake today."

Xia De said, then asked:

"May I ask, has anyone sent me any mail?"

Ms. Green, who had dismissed the young waiters, joined the conversation:

"If you are referring to the lady who met with you on Wednesday, she entrusted someone to send you a message this morning, asking you to wait a little longer as things are not going smoothly."

"We rarely see her being so polite to strangers, Mr. Hua Sheng. Your social skills are truly excellent."

Mr. Suo Lun Green also said with a smile. Xia De nodded:

"Are you very familiar with her?"

"She used to come here often; she can be considered a regular customer."

Mr. Green replied, but he didn't seem to intend to reveal the guest's information, so Xia De didn't press the matter.

Xia De's "hotel service" included a daily newspaper, so he could learn about the news from the past two days. Today was the first day of negotiations, and the Green Lake Morning News reported on it with a large spread, as the meeting place for today and tomorrow was in this city.

It was ten o'clock in the morning when Xia De left the hotel with the newspaper tucked under his arm. At this time, the meeting in the Green Lake City Hall should have been underway. He didn't intend to sneak in directly, but instead walked to the street where the City Hall was located to see the situation, only to find that the police had blocked off half the street, making it impossible for him to get close.

But fortunately, although Lei Lei Qianya hadn't been able to insert anyone into the first batch of negotiation teams, she had at least obtained the full schedule of the representatives. After the morning meeting ended, the negotiation representatives would dine at the nearby "Green Vine Club." This was the highest-end private club in the area, exclusively for the use of local nobles.

Xia De planned to wait for the representatives to arrive at the club. As for how he would enter the club—

"Sir, this is a private club."

When Xia De stepped onto the red carpet and entered the low-key club, the waiter in a white shirt at the door immediately blocked him.

"I am looking for Mr. Xiu Ge Man in Room 6. That lady asked me to come."

The young waiter was stunned, then quickly stepped aside:

"Please come in."

This was a dedicated channel for Intelligence Agency agents, and adding "that lady" meant that Xia De was one of the secret agents temporarily under Miss Jia Lin Na's responsibility. In other words, this didn't even need to be reported to Director Director Anluosi. The club covered a large area and was divided into four floors, including the basement. But Xia De didn't wander around; he went straight to the restaurant and sat down under a portrait of a black crow with a human body wearing formal attire on the wall. This painting was very strange, likely a special piece meant to show off taste. And the background of the portrait was clearly Green Lake, and it was a green Green Lake.

After Xia De sat down at the table, he unfolded the newspaper he had tucked under his arm and continued reading. When the time reached eleven o'clock and people began to enter the restaurant one after another, he also signaled the waiter to order. However, because he had come as an Intelligence Agency agent, he didn't even have to pay himself; the Agency would settle the bill uniformly later.

Although Xia De didn't like taking advantage of others, since it was public funds from his own unit, he didn't hold back too much. ===== CHAPTER 1569 =====

After sitting down at the table, Xia De unfolded the newspaper he had tucked away and continued reading. When the time reached eleven o'clock and people began entering the restaurant one after another, he also signaled the waiter to order. However, because he was here in the capacity of an MI6 agent, he didn't even need to pay the bill himself; instead, MI6 would settle the bill collectively later.

Although Xia De didn't like taking advantage of others, since it was public funds from his own unit, he didn't try to be too frugal.