The world controlled by dice [Western Fantasy]

Dating.In theory, it should start with the sweet talk when meeting.

However, Siles and Cindo's Monday date began with a question from Cilles: "Cindo, what is the last record of Lycardia in the Praia family?"

"The last record?" Qin Duo couldn't help being stunned for a moment, and then answered after thinking for a while, "I'm afraid it's the last record that a believer saw Lygardia before he disappeared."

Siles asked, "What is it?"

Qin Duo recalled it carefully, and then said: "It's a document I saw a long time ago, and I can't remember clearly. It probably said that during the Shadow Period, a believer met the gods and got a sentence... ...or something else.

"In short, after that, this believer suddenly embarked on a journey, and has never appeared since then. He said that he went to pursue the will of the gods."

Embark on a journey to pursue the will of the gods.Siles pondered the statement.

This practice was not uncommon for followers of Lygardia, but the timing is somewhat unique.I met Ligardia in the shadow period and decided to do this...

Like doing something for Lygardia?

Siles thought for a moment, then shook his head, sighed, and said, "It's really full of mysteries."

Cinder took his coat, hat, etc. very naturally, and said, "Maybe we can go out first. The weather is not bad today."

Siles looked sideways at the weather outside the window.It was a rare clear sunny day.This kind of weather also made Siles feel happy. He put the materials on the table and got dressed.

Qin Duo rubbed his cheek affectionately, and then said: "The weather is also happy for our date."

Siles could not help but smile at such a naive idea.

Sometimes it is difficult for him to imagine the environment in which Qin Duo developed this character.

Qin Duo has an unexpected coldness and arrogance to the outside world. Although he dismisses the identity of the blood of the old gods, based on this poor information, it is sometimes difficult for him to have an equal dialogue with ordinary people.

However, in front of Siles, Qin Duo looked different.There is something deeper that binds them together.

Perhaps that can also be called fate, after all, when Sirius came to this world, he was destined to embark on such a journey, and he was also destined to meet Qindo one day.The secrets of the world bind them together.

In the information given by the Praia family, there is not much mention about the identity of the "blood of the old gods".There are only a few sporadic words in it, mentioning that this kind of "blood descendant" is not a real marriage and childbirth, but a certain kind of power inheritance.

This kind of statement did not surprise Siles, and it was difficult for him to imagine how a conceptual god would marry and have children with ordinary people.But he was still confused about its origin and nature.

Why did Qin Duo inherit this power?

This confusion lingered in his brain all the time, and he knew that Cendo didn't know it himself.

When going out, Siles put the matter behind him.After talking with Grenfell, Siles also realized that he had recently been exposed to concepts related to the old gods too much.

...that is very dangerous and out of touch with reality.Siles admonished himself.Remember to keep your feet on the ground.

He would rather wander around the city of La Mifa with his lover in such sunny weather than bury his head in the ancient materials that have been dusty for hundreds of years.After all, he's not alone now.

It's Monday.Their arrangement this morning was to find the suspicious time track that Mike got three years ago, and then try to go to Baker's Bank before noon; in the afternoon, they planned to go to the museum in Ramifa City.

There are many museums in La Mifa City, including public museums and private museums. In addition, many private collectors occasionally exhibit their collections.

After the last time Mrs. Fuller mentioned the exhibition from Middleton, Siles realized that after he came to Fisher's world, he hadn't been to the museum of this world-wouldn't it be more revealing Do you reveal the past and history of this world?

Therefore, he immediately arranged this matter in his dating schedule with Qin Duo.

But they still need to get down to business first.

After having breakfast in the cafeteria of La Mifa University, Siles and Qindo took a taxi to the west city.The object-finding ritual naturally starts from where it was last seen.

Siles wasn't quite sure where the Lampsons lived, but he knew where the chapel was.The Lampsons must have lived near there.

On the way, they also analyzed some possibilities, but in the end they were just guessing.

After arriving at the chapel, Siles took out the small clay bowl and the magnifying glass given by Detective Jon from his pocket.He had learned [Trace Tracking] at the Historical Society, and he knew that the blue glow he could see during the ritual time would help him a lot.

But Qin Duo suddenly stopped him.

He rolled his eyes over the magnifying glass and said, "Professor Noel, I remember you telling me the other day that you have no associated timelines. So, may I ask - where did you get this magnifying glass of?"

Siles: "..."

This tone is really unusual.

He considered it, and finally mentioned the young detective, Jon Mansfield, honestly.

"Young detective." Qin Duo said in a low tone, "Do you think I'm old?"

Siles stared at Cindo for a while, then silently put the magnifying glass back into his pocket, and said, "Then, come on."

Qin Duo immediately smiled, and he said triumphantly: "That's right! I can't let you get in touch with those unknown time tracks. Even if you think I'm naive or easy to be jealous, I think this is the vigilance you should have. "

This is true.Siles thought.Detective Jon's identity and position are indeed somewhat suspicious.But Qin Duo's tone and words just now did not mean that.

Of course, Siles didn't mind this.He means, lovers' pleasure, doesn't he?

He reluctantly tugged on Qin Duo's braid.

Qin Duo took out a copy of blood descendants, and then picked up the word "Xun" from it.Siles actually didn't quite understand the above content, but Qin Duo explained in a timely manner: "This sentence means that people are always looking for something during the journey."

Siles thought for a while and said, "This is quite in line with what we are doing now."

Qin Duo couldn't help laughing, and said in a low voice, "That's true." He paused, and threw the word on the pottery bowl, and a gray-white mist sneaked out from the bottom of the bowl.After a while, the mist suddenly rose unsteadily, and then moved slowly in a certain direction.

If Siles and Cendo didn't keep up, the mist would stop, circle around, and wait for them.

Siles said: "This is a very magical power, as if it can change with your mind."

"It seems to be the case." Qin Duo thought for a while, "When I was taught to use this power, keep a certain...'thought'? What do you want to use the text in these manuscripts and templates... I am used to doing so.”

Sirius nodded thoughtfully.

will.he thinks.

The power of the enlightener and the power of Qin Duo seem to be two completely different systems.But, in the final analysis, it is also the power of this world, and it leads to the same goal through different routes.So, there must be something in common between the two.

...the power of recurrence.In the power system of the Revelator, people seem to seldom consider the existence of "subjective will".After all, they just want to reproduce the established and definite forces that happened in the past.

If it is said that when the enlightener uses power, he opens the completed and saved webpage, then when Qin Duo uses power, it seems that he is modifying at will in a webpage with a general framework, and makes it appear as he wants. look like.

... If this metaphor is true, then these two ways of using power seem to be on different levels.Qin Duo's strength is more "advanced".Siles thought.

He thought so.And Qin Duo was beside him, holding hands with him, feeling the existence of Siles comfortably and comfortably.Cendo can be so quiet, as long as Sirius is here.

They walked through the chaotic streets and crowds of the West City.The weather was good on this day, and many people went out to buy daily necessities.They shuttled between the streets, communities, markets and stalls, with a relaxed look on their faces.

Siles and Qindo mixed in, as if they were almost the same as these residents.

After a while, the crowd became thinner and denser.A state completely different from the atmosphere just now appeared around them.People's footsteps gradually became hurried, and their expressions gradually became indifferent and anxious.A slightly tall and old building appeared in front of them.

...Darwin Hospital.

The gray-white mist stopped right in front of the entrance of Darwin Hospital, swirled for a while, and then slowly disappeared.

Siles said, "That means the lost thing is here?"

"...It's a bit strange." Qin Duo said, "Theoretically, we should be guided to the exact place. However, the feeling of being guided just now suddenly disappeared in my heart, followed by a feeling of confusion and confusion. feeling. Then, it disappeared completely.”

Siles was startled, and then realized that the "grey-white mist" he could see was invisible to Qin Duo.Gindo just has a subtle sense of guidance because of that power.

Siles frowned slightly, and whispered, "Like lost?"

Qin Duo looked up at the Darwin Hospital in front of him, and after a while, those emerald green eyes narrowed slightly.He jokingly said: "Perhaps, this hospital is not as simple as it seems."

Siles nodded approvingly.

This is West City after nine o'clock in the morning.The light shines on this slightly old building through the thin clouds.That's about four floors.Although it is a hospital, it is not a professional and complex architectural structure on earth.

On the contrary, it was an ordinary four-story building.The glass of the windows looked a little dirty, dimly showing the busy and crowded scene.

Siles saw from a distance, the busy and crowded crowd in the hall on the first floor.Some people in white clothes shuttled among them, their footsteps were hurried and exhausted.The crowd waiting in line to see a doctor has already lined up from the lobby on the first floor to the open space outside.

...So Darwin Hospital has been very busy recently.Siles thought.

This phenomenon should have started some time ago at the turn of autumn and winter.When the first snow falls, this situation will naturally intensify.People couldn't stand the harsh weather at that time.

But... Siles suddenly realized a problem: Since the hospital is so busy, why is there still a free clinic?

Siles actually didn't know much about how hospitals worked in this era.However, the free clinic is supposed to be opened when the hospital is not too busy. Why is the free clinic opened for the residents of Xicheng during the busy time?

Moreover, what Luisa said at the time was, "a widow like me can take her children to see a doctor."In other words, this kind of free clinic is not for everyone, but only for some groups of people.

And among this group of people is Mike Lampson who left the unknown time track in Darwin Hospital.

...Hopefully he was thinking too much.Perhaps, it is precisely because winter is coming that the hospital decides to check residents for free at this time.

Siles looked deeply at the gray and unrefined Darwin Hospital in front of him.

Qin Duo asked in a timely manner: "Shall we go in and have a look?"

Siles thought for a while, and finally shook his head rationally: "No. It is enough to know that the suspicious point finally appeared in Darwin Hospital. We need to investigate this hospital again."

Mike Lampson's death may be related to this hospital; in addition, Siles had to consider a question: Will the matter of Nona Norison have something to do with this hospital?

Another reason why Siles didn't want to go to the hospital was that there were obviously many patients in the hospital.With the protective conditions and safety measures of this era... people on earth do not want to put themselves in danger.

Qin Duo nodded knowingly, and he said, "Then, Sirius, it's time for us to go to Baker Bank."

Baker Bank's head office is located near Atherton Square in the East Side.Coincidentally, the Ramifa Museum is also nearby.

...It should be said that many important buildings in Lamifa City are near Atherton Square, including but not limited to the Royal Palace, the Historical Society, the Central Cathedral of the Church of the Past, and so on.This is probably the most prosperous city in Lamifa, and of course, the place where accidents are most likely to happen.

When they arrived in Atherton Square, Sirius mentioned the Grayson incident that had happened a month earlier.

Qin Duo suddenly said: "It turned out that only a month has passed."

Siles was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but say, "A lot of things have indeed happened in the past month."

"That's when I first met you," Cinder said. He paused, then added, "Our relationship has grown by leaps and bounds this month. But I'm never enough."

Siles' hand was held by Qindo and placed in Qindo's pocket.Cendo said it was to warm up Siles' cold hands.At this moment, he lightly scratched Siles' palm with his fingers.

Siles felt itchy and flinched involuntarily.

And Qin Duo held his hand even harder, intertwining their fingers one by one, making them intimate.Then, he said complacently: "I look forward to this day."

Siles: "..."

He thought about it carefully, but he didn't know what to reply.In the end, he could only say: "There should be such a day."

"Should?" Qin Duo muttered, "I think it must be."

"That depends on how far into the future it is."

Qin Duo said in shock: "How far into the future can you drag?"

Siles pondered the question for a while, finding it hard to say.After all, he has become more and more used to Qin Duo's existence.So he said, "That's up to you."

Qin Duo's emerald green eyes narrowed involuntarily.He seemed to suddenly understand something, and then said, "Should I work harder? Or, should I be more proactive?"

Siles: "..."

He thinks Gyndo is proactive enough... Wait, let's see what they talked about in public.

Siles changed the subject decisively: "Baker Bank is here."

Twenty minutes later, Siles signed and confirmed the content of Professor Calverley's will at Baker Bank.Professor Calverley handed over a total of 10 five books to Siles, including many thick and precious books.

In addition, Professor Calverley left a letter for Siles.

Siles hesitated for a while, and finally did not open the letter immediately.He felt that the content of this letter might affect his state of mind at the moment, so he might as well put it in a more peaceful time to read it.

He put the letter in his pocket.Cendo was confirming with the bank staff where to deliver the books: 32 Lowell Street.

They were taken to an elegantly decorated VIP room.A man in a very formal tuxedo suit who was probably the manager stood at the door, showing a very peaceful and polite smile.

Siles thought for a moment, then finally walked over and talked to him: "Good morning, sir. I have a question."

"Please tell me, Mr. Noel." The man replied immediately.

"I've heard that Baker's offers safes for storing valuables?" asked Siles.

The reason why he asked about it was because Alfonso Carlyle was the pen that brought him out of the mysterious tribal relic and kept it in the safe of the Baker Bank.

Alfonso informed Siles of the relevant information and asked him to decide whether to take out the pen, because Alfonso would not return to Ramifa City in a short time.Siles is still hesitating, but he thinks he can learn about the relevant procedures in advance.

The man nodded and said, "Yes, sir, you are right. If you store the relevant items, we will charge a corresponding storage fee every year and provide the number and password of the safe.

"You can rest assured that the items you store with us must be very safe, and there is absolutely no possibility of any problems."

Siles thought, the more this happened, the more he felt that something might happen.

So he simply asked: "I have a friend who has stored items in the Baker Bank. He is currently not in the Duchy of Constance, and he hopes that I can handle it for him. If I want to take this item out, what procedures do I need?"

The man listened carefully, and then thought for a moment: "Usually, we need to go through the formalities in person here, Mr. Noel, this is a clear rule.

"However, if you can tell the identity of the customer, the number and password of the safe, the exact name and description of the items in the safe at the time of registration, and provide some materials to prove that you knew the customer, and sign a waiver agreement ...

"Then, we can also open the safe for you."

Siles nodded, understanding.This can be regarded as a multi-party confirmation of his identity as an agent.Of course, from another perspective, this also means that the safe deposit box business of this bank is not extremely safe in nature.

...This is probably because he looked at this matter from the perspective of the earth.

On the other side, Qin Duo came over after chatting with the staff."Are you going to open the safe?" he asked.

Siles thought for a moment, and then replied: "Maybe it should be opened. At least open it." He turned to the manager, "If I just open it and don't intend to take it away, then I need so many Troublesome procedures?"

The manager was startled, and then hesitantly said: "It's not impossible..." He added, "It's because I know you are the heir of Professor Calverley's estate, so I said that.

"You may not know that this bank itself has some relationship with Professor Calverley, so it can make it easier for you. You don't need to provide those materials.

"However, you still have to tell the customer's name, the number and password of the safe, and what you know about the contents of the safe."

Siles nodded knowingly and said, "That's no problem."

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the underground vault. Siles provided relevant information, so the man walked in with Siles and Qindo.Two strong bodyguards followed behind them.

It takes a lot of iron doors to enter the final vault location, and Siles noticed that there is a high probability that a security mechanism similar to the doorknobs of each room in the space behind the door of the Historical Society will be used here, unless approved staff members , others cannot enter.

That's a nice security measure.Siles thought.If the power of the Revelator can last forever.

A few minutes later, they arrived at a safe under dimly lit lights.It is placed on a cabinet, and the overall appearance is relatively small.The lock is a very old and strict combination lock, and the corresponding numbers and letters need to be dialed in a certain order.

Siles spoke the code, which was "Isherwood 391".

Then, the safe was opened.

The man lowered his eyes very politely, not looking at the situation inside the safe, but only paying attention to Siles' movements.And he should be thankful for that.

There is only one lonely pen in the safe, which looks very ordinary, with a gold clip and a black body, and it is placed horizontally.But at this moment, Siles is wearing 【Akamala's spectacle frame】.

From the perspective of the frame, the pen looks completely different.It seems to be steel gray... no, a pen formed by the condensation of almost pitch-black mist.Although the appearance of the pen can still be seen, the black mist is slowly floating on it.

The first time Siles saw the pen, the sound of dice rolling came from his mind.He remained calm, but directly pulled Qindo, who was curious to see what was going on inside the safe, behind him, blocking his view.

[You need to make a will judgment. 】

[Will: 93 (+2)/94, success. 】

[Didn't expect it?Your prudence earned you life, and that deserves a round of applause.However, there are more mysteries waiting for you than celebrations.The first question you should ask yourself is: what will happen to other people who have seen this pen? 】

Siles thought to himself that he wore the [Silent Heart] brooch when he went out, just in case.But he himself didn't expect that this "just in case" move was actually prevented.

The first question that popped up in Siles' mind was naturally what the dice said: other people who saw this pen.

While Siles was thinking, he closed the door of the safe.This made him feel greatly relieved.

His determination of will was successful, but it was obviously affected by many factors.

On the one hand, the value corresponding to his successful judgment this time is very high, almost comparable to the danger he encountered in the deep sea dream before.This, together with the appearance of the fountain pen seen just now, can prove that this is an item directly related to the gods.

But on the other hand, Siles was in danger while wearing [Akamala's Spectacle Frame].He confronts the truth, but ordinary people may not realize the danger at all.

As he had always thought, power was both a blessing and a curse.Knowing enough truths also means taking enough risks.

Alfonso must have seen the pen, he even carried it with him.However, judging from Alfonso's daily performance, his mental state may not be so bad.

This is most likely because he does not know the truth about this pen.

...Of course, it is also possible that he has gone crazy without realizing it.Siles thought.

There are many possibilities, but apart from using the [Shadow of the Old God] ritual to measure the degree of Alfonso's mental pollution, otherwise, it would be impossible for Siles to know his situation.

So Alfonso, who else might have come into contact with this pen?That explorer Albert Milne?And bank staff?

Doubts abounded in Siles.

Putting this question aside, the characteristics of the pen also made Sirius think about it.

It seemed to be a pen made of condensed black mist.According to Siles' knowledge of these fogs, it should be some form of expression of the power of the old gods.

In other words, it is equivalent to the incarnation of the power of the old gods.

...through "The Paradise of God."Siles thought.

This pen is from Shadow of the Temple of Beren.Ten years ago, when Alfonso and Emmanuel and their party entered the heart-shaped canyon, the Temple of Bellan must have been floating above their heads.

They may not have noticed this.Alfonso and Emmanuel may have been lucky not to look up, or trigger other death conditions, and thus managed to escape.

In short, they stepped into the envelope of "God's Paradise" at that moment.

……"shadow".They stepped into the shadow of the Temple of Belan.

Just like Akamala's power domain is a dream.

Human beings who dream may inadvertently approach the "Dream of the Deep Sea" - Sirius does not know what the real name of Akamala's Paradise is - and humans who step into the shadows may also step into Temple of Beran.

At this moment, "whether you can realize this problem" becomes a key.Even if you can realize it, it doesn't necessarily mean you can escape; and if you don't realize it, then maybe you escaped inexplicably.

...So this pen can be compared to the Rubik's Cube that Sirius gave to the boy Emil in the deep sea dream.

At this moment, Sirius felt a little annoyed.

When he gave the Rubik's Cube in the dream, he just wanted to comfort the frustrated boy.He didn't expect that the Rubik's Cube actually appeared in reality.

From a more worrisome point of view, did his actions at the time allow Akamala's power to be seen again?

... No wonder in the deep sea dream, one of the silk threads on that tall doll was broken.

After thinking for a moment, Sirius took a deep breath.It's too late to regret now.Although Akamala's powers may seem relatively innocuous, it's an Old God after all.

He should probably take that Rubik's Cube back if he could.he thought so.

"...What's wrong with you?" Qin Duo leaned over from his side, "The safe is closed."

Siles came back to his senses, and then grabbed Qin Duo."We can go now," he said to the manager standing by.

The manager nodded.After confirming that the safe was indeed closed, he left the underground vault with them.

Soon, Siles and Cindo left Baker Bank.They found a restaurant near Atherton Square for dinner.The sun is rising higher and higher, making people seem to be back to summer all at once.

The two of them even took off their coats while eating.

Siles gave a general account of the scene he saw.Cendo didn't seem to wonder why Sirius could see that strange fog, maybe he thought it was the credit of [Akamala's spectacle frame].

It should be said that it is the effect of a certain characteristic of Siles itself—he suspects it is the dice—and [Akamala's spectacle frame].

Qin Duo said thoughtfully: "Does this mean that everyone who has seen that pen has become a hidden danger?"

"Maybe." Siles said, "But from another perspective, if you don't understand its essence, then their pollution may not be so serious."

Qin Duo shook his head, but he seemed not very optimistic.He said, "Professor Noel, you might be optimistic, but I'm not. I think that's going to be some kind of persistent risk."

Siles was slightly taken aback.

"Your friend... Alfonso Carlisle." Cendo's voice softened a little, "I don't know if you will be angry because of my words... But, he is the only one who walked out of Corona Canyon alive people."

indeed.Siles thought.

The key to this question is why Alfonso was able to walk out of the heart-shaped canyon alive?

Before the group of behind-the-scenes black hands went to Hales House, they even killed Professor Cabell and Assistant Professor Mervyn casually.They don't need to do this at all, but they probably already know that they may not survive, so they decided to clear the site at the last moment.

... So why was Alfonso let off?

Siles believes Alfonso's position, and he doesn't think the folklorist could be a follower of the Old Gods.Alfonso even hated Juddoca.

In addition, Siles also believes that Alfonso will no longer hide any information.He has clearly told Siles about the pen.

Perhaps Alfonso survived because of his superior personal strength.However, he was obviously able to leave the Heart-shaped Canyon after the group of behind-the-scenes black hands left.

Another question of order.Followers of the Old Gods go first, followed by Alfonso.Did the former not discover the latter?Alfonso himself guessed so.

It's certainly not impossible, but...

Siles suddenly sighed and said, "Cendo, I'm troubled."

Qin Duo was taken aback.

"Originally, I thought that what happened at the House of Hales was over." Sirius said in a low voice, "but now, I'm afraid it's not that simple."

Could it be that those behind the scenes deliberately let Alfonso go?

Show mercy?

Judging from their way of cutting grass and roots, leaving possible traitors there to die at the last moment, and killing Professor Kabell and Assistant Professor Mervin, Siles doesn't really believe that they will have such compassion.

Therefore, if they had indeed discovered Alfonso, but did not kill him, there must be a corresponding reason.

Unknowingly, Sirius frowned.

...until a little coolness touched his brows and eyes.It was Gyndo's finger.Siles suddenly looked up at him, and met those beautiful emerald green eyes that were full of worry.

"Don't think so much." Qin Duo said almost softly, "Even if the world needs your salvation, it can't be done in such a short time. I'm really afraid that you will exhaust yourself. You should Let yourself relax a little bit."

Siles stared at him blankly for a moment.

After a while, he suddenly laughed: "It's very cold."

"……what?"

"Your hand. Should you put your coat on?" Siles said, reaching up to take Cinder's hand and rubbing his fingers lightly. "But thank you, Cinder. I'm very happy." grateful."

Not that no one had said something similar to him.But...just treat him as biased.Ginto is different.He squeezed himself into his life and took a place in his life.

Although Siles himself put him in, Gindo is Gindo after all.

"Although I don't think you need to thank me for this, but..." Cindo said, then shrugged, "Well, no thanks. My pleasure."

When Qindo said this, Siles was not willing to torture his brain with these unsolvable puzzles.They ate, then headed straight to a nearby museum.

It is a two-storey building with a very refined feel to it.It is very quiet inside, and the color of the wooden floor is very old-fashioned.Only a few people browsed silently among them.

The Ramifa Museum is public and open to the public for free, but you must register your identity, name, etc. when entering.Siles naturally registered as a professor at La Mifa University, and Qin Duo was also included in the registration list as his teaching assistant.

Siles could feel that the staff obviously showed a kind of respect because of his professor status.

The young man in charge of registration even explained a sentence very graciously: "Some exhibition halls on the second floor are temporarily closed due to the foreign art exhibition in the near future. However, if you are interested in foreign culture, you can wait for a while Come again."

Siles couldn't help asking curiously: "What country is it?"

"M...Mead, what. Sorry, I didn't remember the name clearly." The man said apologetically, "It is said that it is a country near the sea."

Qin Duo suddenly said from the side: "Middleton?"

The man exclaimed lightly, then nodded quickly: "Yes, sir, you are right. It is that country."

Qin Duo looked at Sirius thoughtfully.His look was like, "We can go now, but I can tell you later what I'm thinking about."

... Siles felt that he already knew Qindo very well.

They registered their identities and then walked into the exhibition hall.This building probably used to be a nobleman's residence, but now it has been transformed into a museum.Each pavilion is based on the layout of the original room, and many original furniture are placed in it.

Although the museum as a whole was very quiet, occasionally someone would chat softly, so Qindo also whispered to Siles.

"Do you know Middleton?" he asked.

Siles said: "I just heard someone talk about it, a very simple introduction. I probably know that the country is close to the sea,