old fire thieves

Chapter 17 No.17 Scene. Arsen Lupin

Arthur Robin? ? ?

Bai Ge didn't quite understand it for a while.

Of course he knew who Arsen Lupin was.

If Sherlock Holmes described by Conan Doyle is the most famous detective in history, then Arsen Robin is definitely the most famous strange thief.

Changing disguises, flexible and vigorous skills, the style of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, and the most classic, the bold act of sending out a notice letter before stealing and then stealing the target in a magical and gorgeous way under the watchful eyes of the public, all these constitute Yasen Luoping, and even the symbol of the strange thief.

After him, almost all the grand thieves and strange thieves have the shadow of Arsen Luoping. From this perspective, he can be called the originator of the strange thief.

However, from Bai Ge's point of view, compared to the fact that the monocle turned out to be a historical fragment of Arsen Luoping, what is even more surprising is that Arsen Luoping is clearly a fabricated character in the novel.

"Wait, fictional characters can also have historical fragments?"

Bai Ge couldn't help asking.

There are historical fragments, which represent that they can be fused with the rainbow of ascension to form a potion that allows the ascender to advance and make him famous.

However, for a fictional character, is it necessary to reproduce his deeds in the novel?

Bai Ge has always thought that only characters that actually existed in the old era will have historical fragments. Now it seems that there are also such virtual characters?

"of course."

Tao Xuanran snorted and asked back.

"Do you think that mythical creatures such as the worldly python and the wolf of the twilight are creatures that actually existed in our world and possessed such powerful authority?"

"This shouldn't be possible, right?"

Even in the world of ascenders, such a god-like existence is really unimaginable.

Bai Ge seemed to understand something.

"The essence of historical fragments is a piece of history from the old era, and it doesn't matter whether this piece of history actually happened."

Tao Xuanran smiled.

"Myths, legends, history, these things that are eulogized are the historical fragments. Well, of course, if you really want to say it, the current mainstream theory believes that the historical fragments of these fictional people actually correspond to some people who really existed at that time. Man, [he] is the original scripture of this legend, and the fragments of history are condensed on the basis of it."

"That is to say, uh, there may be a prototype of Arsen Luoping in the novel, and that archetype is the real owner of this fragment of history, but because the legend is widely accepted, [he] became Arsen Luoping? "

Bai Ge figured it out.

Maybe in that era, there were indeed some similar thieves haunted, and this historical fragment of Arsen Lupin might be one of them.

With such an explanation, there is no problem.

"In that case, shouldn't there be historical fragments of Sherlock Holmes?"

Is its corresponding abyssal relic a pipe, a deerstalker hat, or a walking stick?

"Yes, but it has already been obtained by the Holy Alliance. I can tell you the specifics when I have a chance in the future."

Tao Xuanran wrapped the monocle with cloth and held it in his palm.

"Unfortunately, this is a historical fragment of Arsen Luoping."

He sighed again.

"What's the pity?"

Bai Ge asked subconsciously.

"Although Yasen Luoping has the identity of a detective, he is most widely known as a strange thief. Therefore, if he combines it with the rainbow of promotion, it is estimated that it can only be used for the promotion of the shadow prototype. Luo Ping's personality may not be able to bear the third level, and it will be difficult to sell it for seven figures."

"?"

Sell?

Bai Ge hurriedly looked at Ai Lian.

Didn't this thing mean that the Abyssal Relics Affairs Department would hand it over after it was confiscated?

Ai Lian noticed the conversation here, she turned her gaze, ignored Bai Ge's slightly confused eyes, and looked at Tao Xuanran instead.

"Old Tao, this guy is the first order of the shadow archetype."

"Hey?"

Tao Xuanran was a little surprised, he looked at Baige, then at Ai Lian, and then said in embarrassment.

"...Haha, I have already seen that you are a shadow prototype, otherwise why did you try to use that monocle before...Huh? Love, you are not playing this idea?"

He seemed to realize something, and moved the monocle in his hand towards him.

"Isn't this just right?"

Ai Lian said lightly, and changed the channel with the remote control, and the sound of news suddenly sounded on the TV.

"No, first of all, he is a temporary worker. According to the regulations, it is impossible to give such a valuable thing. As the finance of the branch, I do not agree to do so."

Tao Xuanran said righteously, and at the same time helped his gold-rimmed glasses.

"Now the situation is special, we need more manpower."

Ai Lian didn't look at the two of them, her eyes still stayed on the TV screen.

"That's not how it was done, it's not in compliance with the regulations."

Tao Xuanran insisted on his own opinion and refused to budge.

The atmosphere at the scene became full of gunpowder for a while.

"Uh, two, what are you arguing about?"

Bai Ge couldn't help asking.

"Hehe, this little girl wants to use this fragment of history to promote you to the second rank."

Tao Xuanran said with a sneer.

"This is an abyss relic that can sell for at least 70 yuan in the market, which is enough for our mission expenses for a month or two. It's a waste to just use it for temporary workers."

"You just said that you can't sell it for much money, and it is illegal to sell the relics of the abyss privately."

Ai Lian reminded her, although Bai Ge felt that this woman had no right to speak of others.

"Hey, it's as if we haven't sold it before. It's not easy to get reimbursed these days. You have to give someone a way. I'm the financial person who knows the economic situation of our branch best."

Tao Xuanran said rather helplessly.

"Give me one more helper at school, more likely to catch that guy."

Ai Lian said again that she should be referring to the ascended person who created the "secret room" and trapped herself and Baige.

"...No, at least not now, at least, um, at least the probationary period."

Tao Xuanran's attitude softened slightly.

"That's fine, I'll arrange for him to handle some commissions first, and I'll ask you for it later."

Love said decisively.

"This......"

Tao Xuanran was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt as if he had been tricked.

"Uh, you two, after arguing for so long, did you forget to ask my opinion?"

Bai Ge suddenly said quietly.

He has no idea of ​​promotion.

Bai Ge just wants to live a peaceful life, not to mention that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. After being promoted to the second rank, it is easier to be involved in various disputes and so on. The mere fact that the fate of the target of the attack interferes with one's life is enough. It's very disturbing.

Bai Ge vaguely remembered Yasen Luoping's words, as if he still had a lot of romantic debts.

Bai Ge didn't want to die with a hatchet.

"Is it necessary to ask?"

Ai Lian raised her eyebrows, showing the same kind smile after killing five people in a row in the warehouse last night.

"No, there's no need, Miss Ai."

Feeling a chill on the back of his neck, Bai Ge faltered.

Tao Xuanran looked back and forth between the two, and finally sighed. He didn't know what kind of emotion it was. He put away Arsen Luoping's monocle properly, said hello to Lao Huo, and went downstairs. Leaving the plastic surgery hospital.

It wasn't until he saw Tao Xuanran leaving from the window on the second floor that Bai Ge came back to his senses.

"...Did you just ask me to handle some commissions?"

Thanks to [楽木], [Yutaro] for the reward of 1000 starting coins, and thanks to [V Oita] for the reward of 100 starting coins~

(End of this chapter)