Blood tax

Chapter 355 The Ancient Call ([-])

Griffith once suspected that the Odessa people would silence all witnesses in order to deceive others.However, the situation at the scene was quite different from what he had imagined.The Odessa people not only did not reject the stay of Dantès and Haidee, they even showed a little joy.They arranged a small tent for the distressed couple in the not spacious camp, and brought tea and biscuits.

The people, including Professor Lafayette, were restrained and attentive. They did arrange people to monitor, but it was done in a frank and decent way-the investigator who was resting in the camp took the initiative to chat with the two of them, talking about Cities and Cultures of the South.It's not so much surveillance, but more like a timely relief and relaxation.

This may be Arundel's makeup and charm at work, her extraordinary charm and the effect of the two sealed items are amazing.However, Griffith also has a feeling that from the beginning, the wizards of Odessa did not feel that this was the work of invisible people that needed to be concealed.Many members of the camp team headed by Professor Lafayette have experienced fierce battles before, but their professionalism and dedication have not been affected at all.

The wizards and Extraordinary looked solemn, and their cheeks were a little pale from excitement.This is the expression that people often show when they dedicate themselves to a great cause in their minds.

Neferti also felt this strange change.She was very curious, and several times wanted to talk to Mademoiselle Haidee, but whenever she approached Mr. Dantès, she felt a kind of heartfelt and irresistible shudder.

……

1444年12月17日晚8：00。

The camp team built a small echo hub to keep in touch with the team ahead.Professor Lafayette was pleased to announce that the progress was going as planned, and in another hour, the investigation team would send their latest progress.

The Odessa investigators prepared a simple dinner and invited the Dantès couple to have a meal together.

The camp team includes Professor Lafayette, Neferty, Paladin Milban, Ms. Wendy, Miss Willow, Bolton the Cleric, and Ben Hur the Archaeologist.

Investigator Miss Wendy has long blond hair and a cold expression.Judging from the accessories and equipment, she is good at black magic and summoning spells.She seemed to be immersed in her own world, touching the pendant box on her neckline with her hands from time to time.Griffith accidentally saw her open a locket, which contained a portrait of a little girl who looked similar to herself.

Investigator Miss Willow is a witch who specializes in fire spells.She was wearing a red robe and had a charming figure, but her eyes were strange.Her attitude was very polite, but she was always looking at Griffith and Arundale repeatedly, while fiddling with the wand in her hand, igniting it, and then extinguishing it.

Clergy Bolton was serious.Probably because most of the clergy were killed or killed in previous battles, he was one of the few members capable of healing and exorcism.But judging from the heavy armor and warhammer equipped, his original position was to serve as the vanguard with the Holy Knight Mirban.

The most active member of the entire team was the archaeologist Bin Hur, a tall and thin man with a well-proportioned and serious appearance, and a bit of the introverted and self-disciplined temperament that only elderly nobles have.He carried a large bag of excavation equipment with him, and he was both afraid and looking forward to exploring the ruins.

These members are the main force of the team, almost all of them are senior Extraordinary or Extraordinary of Sequence 7.But there are no helpers and servants.

The whole team is obviously scholars and professionals, not good at cooking, dinner and camp can only be dealt with hastily.The staple food for dinner is biscuits and hard bread, and the main course is breaded crabs, shells and langoustines caught from the sea, which are simply boiled with ginger and wine and served.A large pile of seafood is randomly placed on the slate, still steaming, if you break the carapace with your hands, the seductive aroma with a hint of the smell of the sea will burst out from the thick meat and crab roe and crab paste, which is index finger Big move.

Mackerel and grouper of incredible size are stuck in native hardwood branches and grilled over the fire until golden on both sides.

"Miss Haidee, Mr. Dantès, come and try this, please don't be polite!" Knight Mirban, who is the security director of the camp, took out the flagon from his waist, poured some on the squeaking grilled fish, grabbed the The fattest one started to chew, regardless of burning his mouth, "It's more delicious this way."

"Knight, there are minors here," Professor Lafayette glanced at Neferty, and hurriedly stopped him, "You can't drink alcohol."

"No, no, professor, that's not the case~" Knight Mirban shook the wine bottle, "First of all, Miss Kui Mansha is an adult; secondly, the wine used in cooking is one of the condiments, and it is not prohibited."

He raised the jug to his mouth and took a few sips of "tons and tons": "Wooha, this, this is considered to be drinking! This is what field investigations are for. What happened to the previous atmosphere? It's too dignified." Yes! Monsieur Dantès has a mouthful!"

Griffith thanked the paladin, took the jug and shook it, feeling that there was not much left, so he just took a sip and returned it.

The dark clouds in the sky are like ants swarming out of a nest, pressing down from all sides, trying to swallow up the last rays of sunlight.

Griffith and Arendelle sat huddled together on a large rock.He broke open a crab and handed it over. He suddenly thought that something might be wrong, so he leaned close to her ear and asked in a low voice:
"Can you eat crab?"

"Why not?" Arendelle took the crab leg and chewed it suspiciously, raising her eyebrows at him.

Thinking of the long fish tail rolling in the waves, Griffith had many taboo thoughts in his mind, and whispered: "Aren't they the same kind?"

Arendelle seemed to flick on the spot.She turned around, resting her delicate chin on Griffith's shoulder, covering his ears with her slender hands.The warm breath is fragrant like orchid, and the delicate red lips seem to gently bite the earlobe.

"You are the same as the crab."

……

Why don't you just sit on your lap!Nefertiti suddenly lost her appetite, and stared at Miss Haide wide-eyed.The newlyweds with inexplicable backgrounds huddled together a few steps away from her, biting their ears as if no one else was around.

She was about to find an excuse to remind her that this was not her bedroom.The sea wind suddenly became violent, and amidst the surging black clouds and shadows, bright flames flashed, and a meteor-like object was skimming over the turbulent sea, flying towards this side.

Griffith hurriedly stood in front of Arendelle.He felt that outside of this meteor-like trajectory, an indescribably desolate atmosphere gushed out from the interior of the island, spreading outward with astonishing momentum.

Most of the people present turned their attention to the meteor, but Professor Lafayette looked into the depths of the island in amazement.I saw the light falling to the ground, and amidst the splashing flames, a vigorous and tall figure was slowly getting up.

Holding a spear surrounded by flames, he smashed the spear in his hand on the ground in the light and shadow, and the blooming light pierced the darkness like a spear.There was a terrifying strange cry, and the lingering strange atmosphere shrank back.

"Front of Light and Shadow, Diaz sends greetings to ladies and gentlemen," the visitor, who appeared on the stage like falling stars, greeted the people present quite decently, "There may be a storm tonight. Are things going well?"

The man was handsome, tall and sexy.However, his eyes were listless, as if he was not interested in anything, like the eyes of a drooping old man, which looked particularly depressed against the backdrop of his magnificent appearance.

Griffith narrowed his eyes subconsciously.He remembered this character—Odessa's extraordinary demon hunter, Diaz, the Light and Shadow Blademaster.He was supposed to be present in the battle in Odessa, but he didn't join the battle, otherwise he would be a great restraint to himself as a war knight.

Why is he here?Some extraordinary demon hunters have abilities or items similar to flying, but the flying distance is limited.If it hadn't been deployed nearby in advance, it would be impossible for Diaz to come to such a remote island at this time.

"You finally came."

Professor Lafayette stood up with the others to welcome him: "Why are you here now? If you could have arrived earlier, Lord Plunus would not have..."

"Oh~" The extraordinary witcher didn't seem to have any regrets, "I got lost on the journey of life."

Diaz's eyes looked listless, slowly scanning the crowd in front of him.Finally, he set his sights on Griffith and Arundale.

Knight Milban immediately introduced him: "This is the only daughter of the noble Baron de Ballandot on the island of Neopolis, Miss Haidee, her husband, the venerable gentleman Mr. Dantès, who is in... "

The extraordinary demon hunter waved his hand uninterestedly, expressing that he had no desire to know: "Is there any news from the investigation team? I sensed a dangerous aura on the way here."

(End of this chapter)