Li Wen re-examined the relics belonging to Fire Mage. She did not put too much desire to explore the so-called "secret treasure" that Fire Mage was obsessed with before she died. She knows very well that only Original Text of Lineage is the power that can truly shake the foundation of the world. Ordinary magical objects, no matter how powerful they are, are nothing more than insignificant toys compared to the original books.
But just because she doesn't care doesn't mean others don't care. Sunday Secret College Since it has been confirmed that the secret treasure has been stolen, and the dead Fire Mage is the apprentice of the Arcane Academy, no matter what the true value of the secret treasure is, Arcane Academy will definitely invest in tracing it. This is a matter of honor for the association, and those proud magicians will never allow their stolen items to be left outside.
And her next plan is to enter Arcane Academy as "Alchemy Consultant". If during this period, her connection with the death of Fire Mage is exposed because of these relics, then what she will face is not just a simple mission failure. The conclusion is clear, she must completely deal with these potential explosion hazards before infiltrating Arcane Academy.
Li Wen weighs several current disposal methods. Throwing them away is the simplest, but also the stupidest way to do it. There is no way to ensure that these items will not be picked up by others, thus introducing new variables. Destroying it yourself will require magic power and time, and may not completely erase the remaining traces of ether on it. In comparison, "returning it to its original owner" is undoubtedly the lowest risk and most logical choice.
The address on the envelope - Hackenlo Street 21, provides a legitimate way for this. Returning the relics to the deceased's associates can not only get rid of these hot potatoes in a reasonable and reasonable manner, but also cut off one's own connection with the incident to the greatest extent.
She picked up the letter sealed with wax and looked at it carefully. The seal was dark red in color, with a simple coat of arms embossed on it. It was not the mark of any noble or association, just a blooming cornflower with a simple style. This shows that the nature of the letter is more personal, and the recipient, Ms. Melina, is most likely not a famous person. This made her feel a little more at ease. At least, the person she was going to visit was probably not a prestigious magic family.
As for the yellow Copper Key, the style is ordinary. Apart from the wear marks left by years of use, the only special thing is that at the end of the key handle, there is an extremely small mark that looks like Ouroboros engraved on it. It might be the mark of a locksmith guild, or it might mean nothing. Li Wen put it away together with the letter and did not delve into it further.
There is also that ring. Although it has lost its effectiveness, it is not appropriate to keep it on your body. It is better to discard it as soon as possible.
After making the decision, Li Wen changed out of his conspicuous cloak, put on an adventurer coat and went out.
When we left White Deer Inn, the afternoon sunshine was just right, and the streets were bustling with traffic and a prosperous scene. Hackenlo Street is deviated from the main road, so Li Wen travels between relatively quiet side roads and lanes. As she moved forward, she quietly observed the details of the city.
The difference from yesterday is that today's Camelot is in a neat order, with an indescribable sense of tension.
The number of guards patrolling the streets has increased significantly, and not only the city guards wearing blue robes, but also several teams of knights wearing full sets of plate armor with golden lion emblems engraved on their chests. They walked in groups of three, silently walking through the crowd, their sharp eyes not missing any suspicious corners. Every step they took on the ground made a heavy muffled sound, causing the surrounding civilians and traders to subconsciously make way for them.
They were members of the Second Knight Legion of Arthur. They were also called Golden Lion Knights. They were the elite among the elite of the kingdom. I don't know what happened to disturb these tin cans. Li Wen just glanced at it and then looked away.
While passing by a remote square, Li Wen stopped. Next to the fountain in the center of the square, a skinny man wearing a threadbare linen robe was standing on a wooden box, delivering an emotional speech to the sparse crowd gathered around him.
"... The foundations of the past are decaying, and the crown of authority has been covered with dust!" His voice was hoarse and full of incitement. "You are satisfied with the false prosperity in front of you, but you cannot see the gathering shadows beyond the high wall! An era is about to end, and only the flame of change can burn away the stubborn diseases and lies in this land!"
His words were fierce and vague, and he did not specify any specific goals, but they were enough to make some idle people stop and watch. However, his speech did not last long.
Li Wen had just stopped for less than half a minute when two strong men who had been hiding among the crowd and were wearing ordinary citizen clothes started to move at the same time. They separated the crowd quickly. One grabbed the speaker's arm and pulled him off the wooden box, while the other skillfully blocked his mouth with a piece of cloth. The whole process was neat and tidy without any unnecessary fuss. Immediately afterwards, an unidentifiable black carriage came from nowhere and stopped at the edge of the square. The speaker was quickly put into the carriage and disappeared around the corner of the street.
The surrounding onlookers seemed to have been accustomed to this kind of scene. After the brief commotion, they dispersed as if nothing had happened, and the square quickly returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened. Only the empty wooden box that had been kicked over remained alone.
Li Wen looked away from the direction where the carriage disappeared and continued on his way.
Not long after, Hackenlo Street finally appeared in front of us. This is a quiet and elegant street, paved with flat bluestones and flanked by neatly trimmed street trees. The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly two- to three-story stone and wooden houses. Each one has a small and exquisite front yard. The walls of the yard are covered with ivy, making it appear quiet and wealthy. This is obviously an area in the city where wealthy people live.
Li Wen first asked the residents here about the location of No. 21, and then sat down in an open-air teahouse across the street. I have to say that Arthur people really like drinking tea, and there are places to drink tea anytime and anywhere. She ordered a cup of the cheapest black tea, and then quietly observed her target across a not-so-wide road.
No. Hackenlo Street 21 is a two-story independent house. The exterior wall is painted in soft off-white, and there are two small skylights on the dark brown roof. In front of the house there is a small garden enclosed by a low metal fence. It is full of cornflowers and white roses, which are in bloom and blooming brilliantly. A few butterflies were flying among the flowers, and everything seemed so peaceful and ordinary.
Li Wen sat quietly, his eyes calmly scanning every detail of the house. The windows are clean and bright, the curtains are clean linen. There was no dust gathering on the front steps; it was obviously cleaned daily. About a quarter of an hour later, the side door of the house was opened, and a young girl wearing a maid's costume came out carrying an empty basket, humming an unknown tune, and walked towards the market at the end of the street.
All this shows that this is not a trap or a secret stronghold, but just a normal residence of wealthy citizens. Li Wen waited patiently for nearly an hour, during which time no one came in or out.
The available information is sufficient. A single woman who lives a good life and has a maid at home. This is her initial profile of this "Miss Melina".
Li Wen left a few pennies on the table, stood up and left the teahouse. On the way, she adjusted her clothes to make sure she looked like an ordinary adventurer, and then she took steps and walked leisurely through the streets.
Come to the main door and knock gently on the door.