Chapter 419: Uncontrollable Flames
"Conti?"
"She has an ulterior motive!"
"Although I don't want to suspect a former companion, the timing of her appearance was far too convenient-she must have arrived in Boer City long before that. Mixing with bounty hunters and mercenaries, she couldn't possibly have been unaware of what you did the day before, yet she never showed herself! Instead, she hurried over after you fought the commander of the Nobles. What's more, we never verified her identity!"
After considering it for a moment, Herbert gave that answer.
The old scholar suspected that Conti was a Nightspawn or some other monster in disguise.
Qin Ran did not disagree.
But he was more suspicious of Conti herself.
After all, neither her aura nor the distinctive features of her movements could be casually imitated.
However, Qin Ran did not contradict the old scholar. Instead, he asked for his opinion on her position as one of the Guardians of Aesop Ancient City.
As an expert in this field, Herbert was the most qualified to speak.
But to Qin Ran's disappointment, Herbert answered his question with a bitter smile.
"No matter how much I research the Nick Dynasty, I can't determine what role the Guardians of Aesop Ancient City play now..."
"Because that goes beyond research. It's a matter of the human heart!"
"Since ancient times, nothing has been more complicated than the human heart!"
The conversation ended with that sigh from the old scholar.
Qin Ran waited for Conti to appear.
He had enough patience to find out exactly what she had come for.
But contrary to his expectations, two full weeks passed without any word from her.
Her promise of "No problem, I'll come find you later!" seemed to have become nothing but empty words.
However, this strange behavior did