Recently Old Neil did say that he was a little tired and wanted to take time off, and even talked about his retirement.
But such a senior Nighthawk who is close to retirement age has been transferred to a civilian position and is no longer involved in front-line operations. He has been taking potions for decades and does not consider being promoted again...
How could it get out of control?
Is this a mistake?
Angel wanted to blurt out, but seeing the look in Dunn's eyes, he still didn't ask the question.
The captain has spent more time with Old Neil, so he must be feeling even more uncomfortable at this time...
"What's going on? Is that Old Neil lying on the ground?"
Daly behind her stepped forward and asked in a low voice. Alchemy Room The light was dim, and she could barely make out the outline of the old man's body.
"Lord Cesimir discovered it," Dunn replied, his voice a little hoarse, "When we were up there just now, Old Neil was being examined and questioned, and then we needed to press Holy Artifact to make an oath..."
"Since I don't need to take Potion to advance, I didn't conduct a normal test, but Holy Artifact still found signs of contamination."
Crestet took over and continued to explain.
"I used the ability of 'Dream Invasion' to control him, but during further exploration, some kind of restriction was triggered, causing him to suddenly lose control and break away from the dream I created."
Based on the descriptions of the two people and the messy scene, Angel restored the scene in his mind.
The out-of-control Old Neil has four extra eyes on its face, located on its forehead and cheeks. The cold, eyelashless eyes stared at Crestet, and then the skin broke everywhere, bleeding out in large amounts, and there were even fine long hairs appearing in the blood.
Before the mutated Old Neil could launch an attack or escape from the scene, Crestet made a prompt decision, took out Bone Sword from the metal box, and used the power of Holy Artifact to put Old Neil into a deep sleep.
"I originally wanted to solve the incident directly, but maybe I need to ask Dunn Smith for his opinion first. After all, this is his team member and on his territory."
Crestet Above the pulled-down collar, thin but resolute lips parted, revealing a forced smile. With Nighthawks losing control in front of him, the senior deacon must not be in a good mood.
"To solve the incident... do you mean directly killing Old Neil?"
Angel asked with his lips pursed.
"There may be many ways to avoid losing control, but once you cross that line, there is only one way to solve it."
Crestet, who was holding the sword in one hand and the tip of the sword on the ground, looked sideways at Angel and replied.
"Your captain asked a similar question just now, asking whether the loss of control could be resolved without harming his life."
"Currently, under the suppression of Holy Artifact, the out-of-control Nighthawks can still maintain a 'relatively decent form', but soon, his body will collapse and become a weird monster you can only see in nightmares." Crestet's voice became deeper, as if coming from afar, "He may be able to retain part of his consciousness, part of his memory, and even recognize all of you, but believe me, he is no longer the companion you know."
Relatively decent form...
Looking at Old Neil lying in a pool of blood, Angel clenched his fists.
Although she often went to the weapons depot to collect ammunition and declare consumables from Old Neil, she actually didn't know much about Nighthawks, the eldest Tingen Team. She mostly learned about it from other team members.
However, in just a few interactions, this funny and humorous old man left a deep impression on Angel.
Judging from the attitude of Senior Deacon Crestet, he should directly "solve the incident" after the captain nods...
She looked at Dunn Smith, who had his back to the light and his face was hidden in the shadows, dark and unclear.
"I can try Spirit Channeling, maybe I can find clues, there is a chance..."
Daly took a few steps forward, approached Dunn, and spoke softly.
"His pollution comes from 'Hidden Sage'. I don't recommend you do this. It won't save him, and it will get you involved."
Crestet shook his head and rejected Daly's proposal.
By Moses Ascetic Order, the God, "Hidden Sage" who controls most of the Potion formulas of "Mystery Pryer" Pathway.
Angel recalled what he heard in "Tarot Club"'s sharing about secret organizations and ancient beliefs.
The members of this organization use penance to fight against loss of control, resolve the residual influence of Potion, and strictly Secret Keeping, adhere to morals and precepts. It is a very respected organization and has good relations with major churches.
It's a pity that they have degenerated into an evil organization, and the reason is that the God and "Hidden Sage" they believe in have become evil gods.
"Mystery Pryer"...
Thinking of Potion Sequence of Old Neil, Angel guessed that his loss of control was probably caused by "Moses Ascetic Order". Unfortunately, this does not help to solve the problem at present.
And Daly... As a strong Mid Sequence, she should know the risks to Beyonder Spirit Channeling who was contaminated by the evil god and caused out of control, but she is still willing to take the risk to carry out Spirit Channeling...
She probably doesn't want to see the captain struggling with how to deal with Old Neil.
"Daly, you shouldn't try..."
Dunn's hoarse voice came, and he raised his head, his face looking a little pale under the light from "Holy Artifact".
He took a deep breath and said:
"Lord Cesimir, please continue to maintain the effect of Holy Artifact. I will do it myself."
Crestet's dark green eyes moved and flickered, and he nodded and answered:
"He will pass away like a human being."
"Thank you."
Dunn moved slowly, stepping on the Alchemy Room ground paved with stone slabs, stepping on the blood that was almost solidified and mixed with long hair, and came to Old Neil amidst the sound of footsteps echoing in the room.
The silent Nighthawks captain took off his windbreaker, squatted down, covered the opponent's naked body with his clothes, and whispered something.
Then he stretched out his hands and broke Old Neil's neck.
With heavy steps, Angel returned from the basement to the second floor.
The bright sunshine outside the corridor seemed a bit dazzling at this time.
Captain Dunn wants to go to the church from the underground passage to seek help from the priest to collect Old Neil's body. Ms. Daly will accompany him; Crestet is still guarding Alchemy Room, and it may be necessary to collect the deceased's Beyonder Characteristic...
They asked me to notify other team members, but...
Angel walked through the corridor and quietly came to the partition, hearing the low-pitched exchanges of Nighthawks coming from the other side.
Their words had become restrained and subdued, no longer as loud as they had been before she left.
"Why me? Why didn't Crestet ask others to go down just now? Then I wasn't the one who witnessed Old Neil's death. I wasn't the one who informed the news."
Such a ridiculous thought suddenly came into her mind.
Shocked by the emergence of such dark thoughts, Angel took a deep breath, deliberately made heavy footsteps, and stepped out of the partition.
The reception hall suddenly became quiet, and pairs of eyes looked at her with doubts and speculations.
"What happened below? Old Neil's false reimbursement behavior was discovered by the senior deacon?"
Leonard asked with a smile, and then let out a few dry laughs.
No one responded.
"No...Old Neil, Old Neil he..."
As soon as Angel opened his mouth, he found that his voice became as deep and hoarse as Dunn.
A moment later, the sound of breaking coffee cups was heard from the second floor of Blackthorn Security Company.
And a suppressed exclamation.