The world controlled by dice [Western Fantasy]

Siles originally thought it was just an ordinary judgment.

The current Qin Duo... no matter what kind of relationship he has with him, at least he is also a companion on this trip.Sirius certainly wasn't going to sit by and let him be turned into a statue by the sudden attack.

Besides, the attack was originally aimed at Siles.Qin Duo was injured in order to save him.

According to the previous analysis and reasoning, Qindo is not immediately turned into a statue, but slowly polluted—this is naturally inseparable from the will of the old gods.Siles chose to judge Qin Duo's will attribute almost without thinking.

He didn't think about what information he could get... What he meant was that he had made many judgments, and each judgment, the dice would indeed provide some information, such as the identity of the other party, the result and explanation of this judgment, and so on.

But in any case, that was common information that Siles knew.

And this time...

99 will attributes?Is this really human?

...not really human.

What is the "blood of the old gods"?

At this moment, Siles looked at Qin Duo with some astonishment. He looked at those emerald green eyes, but suddenly flashed in his mind the "gossip" about the old gods that he once thought was nonsense.

"Gods and Disciples in the Shadows".This book, recommended by the student Kellogg from Kansas and written by the mysterious man Jan Calder, mentions many legends and old news related to the gods, and it can even be said to be gossip.

Among them, Thaddeus and Ruthmi had a child.

Siles felt that was a bit unbelievable... Anyway, the "existence form" of gods is different from that of human beings.They were conceptual beings, Sirius thought.

How are they going to have offspring?

but……

Blood of the old gods.

In any case, this term seems to have only one interpretation of "the blood descendants of the old gods", right?

Cindo Playa is a descendant of an old god?He has the blood of an old god?

This seems to be able to explain why he pursued things related to the old gods, why he had an extremely mysterious background and past, why he received a "family education" that was incompatible with other people, and why he knew that Sirius had Akama Pulling power.

But from another perspective, it also brings more doubts.

Which old god's blood is Qindo?

The word "blood descendant" sounds very mysterious. Is it a "child" in the true sense?Apart from Qin Duo, are there other blood descendants of the old gods in the world?

Siles took a deep look at Qin Duo.

Cendo looked a little confused, but he waited quietly.

Siles thought to himself, the will attribute of 99... In this way, Qin Duo should not have to worry that he might fail in the will judgment.It's impossible for him to encounter 100 dice points, right?

That was probably a doomed failure.

Siles felt a little relieved, at least he didn't have to worry about Qin Duo really dying from the pollution of the old gods.However, the gray and white marks spreading on the back of his hand are still shocking.

So Siles didn't think any more.In fact, he just paused for two or three seconds, and then he immediately selected "0" among the large string of numbers without thinking.

[Will: 99/0, great success. 】

【You are helping Qindo, although he may not need this kind of help.Pollution has indeed been cleaned up, which is a good thing.It's a little more complicated than you might think, though—not the pollution itself. 】

The dice hints are still confusing.

Big success is insurance policy.No matter how powerful Qin Duo was, Siles remained cautious, hoping to remove this pollution to the greatest extent.

Of course, all the numbers from 0 to 99 appeared in front of him, which really surprised him.

There was a faint realization in his heart.He realized that since all these numbers appeared, it meant that Qindo could indeed get rid of that pollution by himself.

This made Siles let go of the last worry in his heart.

but……

"...It's amazing." Qin Duo sighed suddenly.

Siles was interrupted and looked at Qindo.He noticed that the marks on the back of Qin Duo's hand had disappeared, which was indeed good news.But the look on Qindo's face at the moment also made Sires feel some subtle emotions.

"Your strength...is amazing." Qindo whispered. He was standing beside Sires, almost leaning on Sires, with his hair rubbing against Sires' shoulders.

Now, he arched himself even harder into Sirius' arms.He rested his head on Sirius' shoulder, and his warm breath soaked into Sirius' neck.There was an uncontrollable excitement in his tone.

Siles hugged Qindo, confused for a moment.He didn't understand why Cendo was suddenly so—

"I feel that I love you more." Qin Duo's voice was still low, with the excitement drowning in his voice, the excitement almost made his voice tremble, "When your power acts on me On my body... How should I describe that feeling...

"Mysterious, powerful, irresistible... just like yourself... whenever I look at you, hear you, feel you, whenever I am shocked by your wisdom, whenever I mourn for your indifference...you are like me God, who controls everything about me..."

He murmured some words that made Sirius feel strange.

Siles slowly understood.

The power of the Keeper.Ordinary people cannot feel this power, but Qindo is just the opposite.He was captured at that moment by the power of Sirius.

The education he had received, the etiquette he was accustomed to...his own blood inheritance allowed him to recognize Sires as a "god".At least for this moment, he became a follower of Siles.

So he lost his temper.He suddenly poured out his thoughts to Siles like the most devout believer.His original affection for Siles fermented at this moment.

... Siles thought ironically, is this considered Qin Duo's great success?Or his big hit?

He was silent for a moment, waiting for Qin Duo to calm down.The man's voice gradually became weaker, his body relaxed, and then became completely rigid again.

"You feel sorry for my indifference." Siles repeated what Cindo said just now, "Seriously, Cindo, am I very indifferent to you?"

Qin Duo was silent for a moment.

Then he seemed to give up on himself.

He said: "Yes. Every time you are so cold, I feel very unhappy."

"for example?"

"...When I confess my love to you."

Siles sighed: "I've already told you about this."

"I understand." Cindo said dryly, "but how can I—how can I, control my feelings. You are the only thing I have, and it's hard to have. Because I think so seriously, with you Meeting is a rare miracle in life..."

As he spoke, he lightly tapped Siles' shoulder with his forehead sullenly.

The movement is very light, and no force is used.He looks the same as the caged lion beside him, the same wild beast that has been captured.He just struggled for a while, and then resigned to his fate.

"So I can only admit this." Qindo said, "I can only admit my hopeless love for you."

Siles fell silent suddenly.He thought, before setting out, before he came to the Land of No Embers, before he met Qindo... No, even when he met Qindo for the first time, it was impossible for him to imagine that their relationship would be developed to the point where it is now.

like?Siles was at a loss for a moment.

Not that no one confessed to him.Once on Earth, from young to old, he has met the admiration of others, maybe because of his appearance, maybe because of his character, maybe because of his occupation and savings.

But no matter what, the former He Jiayin never agreed to any of those people.Even though his parents wanted him to go on a blind date, he never agreed.He insisted on his celibacy philosophy.

Why?He thought about this question, when his friends left single, entered marriage, and had children one after another.

In the end he just came up with an answer: he was used to being single.Force of habit hindered all his actions.He feels that his current life is very good and makes him feel comfortable, so there is no need to fall in love.

It was not necessary before, and it is not necessary now.

And as he got older, things like love and partners became farther and farther away from him.

The soul now residing in the young, 24-year-old body of Siles Noel is He Jiayin, a novelist from Earth.He was in his thirties, mature, older, calm and sensible enough, enough to know himself.

His goal is to leave Fisher's world and return to his own Earth.Perhaps in this process, it is also a good choice to learn about the secrets and truths of this world by the way.Every novelist has a strong curiosity, and he is no exception.

love?That was never something he should be thinking about now.

but……

"Meeting you is a rare miracle in life."

What a beautiful word.Siles thought.

He came to a foreign land, to this strange world.This would have been a miracle.After the miracle, he wanted to return to his hometown.He will embark on a lonely, icy, endless-his journey.

Cindo Playa is an unexpected companion on this journey.

Why did Qin Duo entangle him, why did he stumble in his footsteps, and why couldn't he be cruel enough to kick him away?Does he love Qin Duo?Does he like this man?

Siles could not answer these questions.

He just admitted to himself unavoidably and helplessly: he was moved by "accompanying" itself.

Because on such a lonely, hopeless, and long journey, someone reached out to him.

Gyndo just fits right in this moment—that moment.The moment when Siles embarked on a journey to the Everlands and greeted a new and strange land.

But life just needs these just right.The essence of coincidence is surprise.

And Qin Duo is powerful (think of the 99% will attribute!), mysterious, related to the old gods, related to the land of no embers, and at the same time he loves Sirius.For Siles, he is a perfect companion.

At this moment, Sirius had a thought that he thought was very base.

He actually doesn't know whether he loves Qindor, or how much he loves Qindor. He has never had related emotions in the past, no matter on Earth or in Fisher's world, so he doesn't know how Measure the waves of your heart lake.

However, he can still get this man—his great strength, his mysterious past, and his sincere sincerity.Siles is available.

He can acquiesce in their relationship, he can pretend to be in love to deceive Qin Duo, and at the same time deceive himself, so as to obtain such a warm and warm company.During the cold winter journey, how much he needs such a warmth.

As for the future?future?his earth?His longer-term life plan?

That's something that has nothing to do with Cendo—is it?

Siles suddenly sighed, and he said, "Stand still, Gyndo."

Qin Duo stood up reluctantly.He seemed more inclined to lean on Sirius.Anyway, Siles didn't refuse him either!Qin Duo's expression seemed to think so.

Siles realized that he had almost grown accustomed to Cinder's touch.Cinder proudly invaded Sires' private space, making Sires get used to his presence.

Unconsciously, their relationship has developed to such a point.

Maybe it could be said that the frog was boiled in warm water, or maybe it was because the man's arrogant appearance was kept too real, making Celes really think that this guy was a defiant explorer.

Siles thought so, and then said, "Sorry, Cendo."

The intimacy and warmth in Qin Duo's emerald green eyes suddenly froze, and then completely disappeared.He looked at Sirius deeply, almost icily.

"I can't give you equal love," said Sirius, "so, sorry, we can't be together."

This is his answer.

Siles didn't want to deceive and use Qin Duo, he couldn't do this kind of thing.Besides, he didn't want to go into a relationship in this state of doubt.He was tempted, he admitted it, he couldn't deny it.However, that might just be... wavering.

Because of the warmth of this cold journey.

The previous ambiguous state should not continue.It was Siles who let Qinduo and himself invisibly.But now, that shouldn't go on.That is a mistake.

He should not continue to maintain this irrational behavior, this is his despicable behavior.And to be honest, when Siles really said that, he felt relieved instead.

That little animal tangled up around his feet...he couldn't seem to get him home.One day, the other party will get tired of this state.

They will eventually return to their own way of life.This is just a dream in Nankeyi that happened in the land of no embers.Nice rainbow bubbles, Sirius thought.That might be a snap.

He couldn't continue to let such mistakes go, at this point in time... when Qin Duo mentioned "love".He needs to end this before it causes more pain and embarrassment.And it was his fault, so he needs to apologize to Qindo.

Qin Duo was silent, and kept silent all the time.

He took two steps back, turning his head away.He lowered his head, his emerald green eyes never looked at Sirius.

After a few seconds of silence in this unembarrassing situation, Siles said calmly: "I'll go out to find them first, and you can rest here for a while."

After speaking, he left the circus tent.

Ginto, who stood there, froze for a moment.There was a dull, decaying smell in the empty tent.He suddenly looked towards the cage where a lion was kept.

He kicked the cage roughly, eliciting a menacing bared fang from the lion.

"Oh, what are you threatening me? We are in the same boat." Qin Duo said sarcastically, "You were abandoned here by your master, and I..."

He was silent for a moment.

Then he said: "He doesn't even want to admit that he's my master."

He suddenly didn't bother to talk to the ignorant beast, and just sighed in frustration and frustration.

"So cold... so cruel... so disgusting..." Qin Duo muttered a series of words, "Maybe he doesn't belong to the ghost place of Eternal Land. Maybe I shouldn't say it at this time. Maybe He was just intimidated by how I looked. Maybe..."

Maybe he's just bored.

Siles is so busy, there are so many things waiting for him.And Qin Duo was still provoking him at this time.Qin thought about it.Maybe it's just my own fault.

instead of...

... He doesn't want the latter possibility.That's impossible.

That's just... Siles found a reason to reject him.

...But Qin Duo knew very well that his heart was falling into a bottomless abyss.The chilly feeling was like a huge hole in his chest.

He smiled mockingly, then looked at the back of his hand.The wound was still there, but it no longer turned gray and white, but the bloody and bloody appearance still looked a bit hideous.

"Hey, stupid lion, do you think complaining to him with this wound can soften his heart?" Qin Duo said so, then shook his head, "No, no. He thought I was naive, which must make him even more embarrassing. He thought I was hopeless."

The lion looked at him inexplicably.It probably felt that Qin Duo was not a threat, so the lion opened his mouth and yawned, then lay down and slowly fell asleep.

"Stupid lion without vigilance." Qin Duo sneered, "So is he. He also has no vigilance. He is clearly in the land of no embers, but he still thinks he is in a safe city...I can protect him, but he... ..."

Qin Duo suddenly pulled off the leather rope of the braid.He squatted down with disheveled hair, burying his head in his knees.In the darkness, he sneered and mocked himself.

You are beyond help.he said coldly.Qin Duo, you still think about that indifferent guy, still want to protect him, still want... still want to love him, you are hopeless.Totally hopeless.

And the one who can save you.He doesn't want to save you.Qin Duo—Jin Duo, he doesn't want to save you.

Siles, who had left the tent, stood at the entrance for a moment to confirm that Qin Duo hadn't made any aggressive noises, and then he was slightly relieved.

A subtle, belated suspicion flashed across his mind.He asked himself, to what extent do you choose to push Qinduo away now because of Qinduo's status as the "blood of the old god"?

If Qin Duo wasn't the so-called "Old God blood descendant", would he accept Qin Duo naturally?

After all, that did make Siles feel a little alienated.Cendo's originally clear identity as an "explorer from Kansas" suddenly casts an indefinite and vague shadow.

He stood there in silence for a moment.After putting aside this suspicion, he finally felt a sense of loss.But he also knew that this matter might not be over yet.He still needs to investigate certain things together with Qindo.

Thinking, Siles looked around.

The explorers who had gathered around the circus tent had disappeared.Siles didn't know if they had left because of something else, or because of the sudden attack.

Thinking about it now, that attack seemed very strange.

It was for Sirius.And what is there in Siles that deserves to be attacked?

He just arrived at Hales House yesterday, at least on the surface, he has no conflict of interest with the explorers of Hales House.Therefore, only things related to Huddoka may cause this attack.

The result of the knife also verified this conjecture.Qin Duo almost fell victim to the pollution of the old gods.

...But, who would have known that Siles was investigating these matters?

A series of names flashed through Siles' mind.

The businessman Ranmere, the guide Mary, the tavern owner Andy, the hotel proprietress Audrey, the inn manager Miles...these people are all suspects, especially the latter two.What Siles was most suspicious of was, of course, Miles.

"Professor!" Alva's voice interrupted Siles' thoughts.

Celes looked up and found that Alva, Mary, and Chester were walking over together, and at the same time, Miles was walking with anger on his face.

"Someone actually attacked the explorer in the station!" Miles said angrily, "This is unforgivable! This is provoking Hales House!"

Siles watched his expression, wondering calmly, to what extent could this emotion be faked?

Chester came over and asked worriedly, "Is Mr. Qindo all right?"

Miles realized, belatedly, that since Sirius was standing here, intact, it must have been Jyndo who was injured.There was a subtle... something akin to fear and uneasiness on his face.

He swallowed his saliva and asked, "Qindo Mr., is he okay?"

"He's fine," Sirius replied simply.

Chester looked at Siles in some confusion. He was the only one present besides Siles who saw the condition of Qindo's wound.No one else understood it as clearly as he did.

However, since Siles said so, Chester kept quiet and did not question Siles' words.

"Have you found the attacker?" Sirius asked.

They stand at the door.Although they didn't know why, Sirius blocked the door, so they didn't mention going into the tent.They were probably thinking that Gyndo was dealing with her wounds alone in the tent.

...in a sense, yes.

Mary shook her head regretfully: "No. When we left the tent, the attacker had disappeared. The explorers outside said that they didn't see the attacker, and they didn't know who threw the knife."

Siles nodded thoughtfully, and was about to continue asking, when the tent curtain behind him was lifted suddenly, and a deep voice said, "This knife?"

Qin Duo was holding the small knife in one hand, with half a smile in his eyes, as if nothing had happened.He glanced at Siles, and a very complicated meaning flashed in his eyes.But he didn't say anything.

Siles also remained silent.

The scene froze for a moment.

Then Alva said: "This is the knife! Mr. Cindo, your hand..."

The wound on the back of Qin Duo's hand was exposed to the air, and it still looked bloody.Of course, the blood had already clotted, but the blood on the back of the hand was just wiped carelessly.

Cindo casually threw the knife into Miles' arms, and said, "This knife needs to be deactivated." He seemed to say it casually, and then said to Alva, "It's nothing, just a small injury."

Mary said: "This seems to be the first time you have been injured in the Land of Never Embers."

Qin Duo was obviously taken aback.

Miles hurriedly wrapped the scary knife with his coat, and suddenly realized when he heard the words: "Yeah! I have never heard of Mr. Qindo being injured. This is the first time. Thinking about it this way, the attacker is even more hateful." Already!"

Qin Duo glanced at Sirius and confirmed that there was no reaction from Sirius, so he said in a disinterested manner: "Probably so... who knows."

His flat tone confused everyone else.

Chester said in a timely manner: "It's almost noon. Maybe we should go eat something, and then sit down and talk slowly. Mr. Qindo, your wound still needs disinfection and further treatment..."

"I know." Qin Duo said, "I'll go back to my residence."

Alva said briskly: "It's good that Mr. Qinduo is fine! Ah, the professor accompanies Mr. Qinduo to treat the wound, so we can go to eat first, how about it?"

He took it for granted.After all, they have arranged it this way in the past.

Qin Duo glanced at Siles again, and then said nonchalantly, "I'll just go by myself."

After speaking, he waved at them and left on his own.

Alva slowly opened his mouth wide, and then looked at Siles who had been silent since Cendo appeared.After a while, he asked in a low voice, "Professor, are you fighting again?"

Siles shook his head and didn't say anything about it.He just said, "Well, let's go eat first."

Only Siles, Chester, Alva and Mary went to eat.Miles was busy solving the knife problem.Siles felt that the anxiety on his face was not fake.

During the dinner, Sirius asked Mary about the stardust mine near Hales' house.

"Are you talking about the Stardust mine that Mr. Langmeer was in charge of developing?" Mary thought for a while, "I'm not sure about the exact location, after all, I've never actually been there. However, I still know the general direction."

Siles nodded and said, "That's enough. Ms. Mary, maybe we have to go together this afternoon."

Regarding the route to the mine, Siles had two options. The first was to ask Mary, and the second was to follow the diamond sign on the map of Cindo Pseudo-Praia.

But he can also choose to combine the two.Hope they can find that lode this afternoon.

Mary hesitated, then said, "We have to ride. Do we need Mr. Cinder...?"

Siles thought for a moment: "Maybe we can..."

"I'll go with you." Cindo suddenly appeared in this restaurant, and strode towards Siles, interrupting Siles, he emphasized again, "I'll go with you. I ride a horse Take Sirius."

Siles looked up at him, and Cindo also looked down at him condescendingly.

Afterwards, Siles lowered his eyes, and his eyes fell on the back of Qin Duo's gauze-wrapped hands.

"The wound won't affect anything," Cinder said.

They were the only table in the restaurant.The boss stared at them with curious eyes.Chester and Alva maintained a quietness that hesitated to speak.Lady Mary watched them with interest.

Siles finally spoke: "Qindo, I don't want to take advantage of..."

"This is not taking advantage." Qin Duo moved a chair and sat beside Sirius, "I am willing."

Siles looked at Qindo quietly with his dark eyes.

He thought, he knew that this matter would not be resolved so easily.

He didn't say anything, and tacitly agreed that Qin Duo acted with them.Qin Duo breathed a sigh of relief, and then ate a little lunch.

After eating, they planned to set off for the mine.

They had to go back to the low house first and get on their horses.Alva and Chester woke up too early, so they decided to go back to catch up on sleep.They walked back all the way, and Sirius and Chester came together without knowing it.

Qin Duo has been falling behind him not far or near.

Doctor Chester looked at Siles' expressionless face, hesitated for a moment, and then said gently: "Professor, I didn't expect that this journey to Never Embers would bring such a surprise, right?"

"...Of course I didn't expect that." Siles said in a low voice.

"What are you going to do?" Chester asked curiously, "Maybe you can tell me. I still miss your help to me back then, and now, I can also help you solve these troubles."

Siles smiled wryly.He said, "Do you think I should be with Jyndo?"

Chester was taken aback, he never expected that Sirius would say everything so bluntly.After all, in this day and age, people will eventually feel strange because of the relationship between two men.

Maybe not that weird, but somehow weird anyway.

So after thinking for a while, Chester said, "It depends on how much you like Mr. Qindo."

He was naturally on the side of Siles.

"I don't know," said Siles.

"So you don't deny that you do like him?" Chester asked sharply.

Siles glanced at Chester silently, and finally he said, "I haven't thought about this issue carefully." He paused, "Seriously, doctor, do you think I have the time to think about these things? "

Chester laughed: "The students in the school will think that you are isolated from the relationship."

He thought so too.Siles thought.

Rather, it was Qin Duo who was trying to pull out a little tenderness and gentle emotions from him.

Chester added: "Anyway, this is something that needs to be decided by you." He paused, "Professor, I believe you can make a suitable choice. You are always such a wise person."

"Love has nothing to do with reason." Siles commented objectively.

"Perhaps you could have a sensible relationship, too?" Chester joked, and then added, "I'm just saying that. But, Professor, you're still young enough to think you're not compatible at this time." No love."

Siles shook his head ironically, and said, "Let's do business first."

They came out of the tent, and then Sirius stopped and glanced back.The tall camp still stands like a fortress on the barren, dead land.

"That's what we need to focus on right now," he said, pausing, then repeating in a low voice, as if emphasizing it to himself, "Yes, that's what we need to focus on right now. "

Before long, they returned to the low house.Chester and Alva went to take a lunch break, and Siles also told the doctor that if something happens, they can go to the Audrey Hotel on the third floor for help.Of course, he told them that they still needed to be vigilant.

Mary and Gyndo each led a feather horse.Siles took the necessary time track and potion, and followed their footsteps.

"We need to go west," said Mary. "It may take an hour or two to get there."

Siles nodded.

Cendo has remained silent, but his emerald green eyes have always been fixed on Sirius.When Siles got on the horse and sat behind him, he took the initiative to reach out to the back, held Siles' hand, and let him hug his waist.

"Your hands are so cold." As if the conversation in the circus tent had never happened, Cindo muttered, "Professor Noel, can you wear more clothes?"

Siles was silent for a moment, and then wrapped his arms around Qindo's waist.He maintained a distance that was not considered intimate, and then said, "It's time for us to go."

"I knew you would answer like that." Qin Duo laughed, "...I am very considerate of your busyness, no matter what."

They set foot on the road.For the next hour or two, Lady Mary concentrated on finding her way, and Sirius watched the wilderness flying by around him.For a brief moment they seemed lost.

Siles produced the map and asked Marina if she could help.

Mary compared the information in her memory with this map, and then she said: "This location is wrong. Of course, it can't be said that it is completely wrong, there are some deviations..."

As she spoke, she fell into deep thought, and gestured on the map.

After a while, she said pleasantly: "I understand! Come with me."

It appears that she has found her way.

They galloped across the muddy ground of the Blight Wasteland in early winter.After about half an hour, they finally arrived at their destination—the end of an abandoned railway, the entrance to a mine hidden under a strange stone signpost.

Siles got off his horse and said with some surprise: "Underground mines?"

"Yes." Mary introduced, "The star dust is all located underground, not very deep, but it needs very careful excavation and development work. Mr. Langmire's mine had a collapse accident, probably last summer, which caused suffered some casualties.

"Fortunately, however, Mr. Langmere did make a lot of money from this mine."

Siles thought, can this be considered a kind of luck?

……never mind.merchant.

Siles turned to say: "So, now this vein is abandoned?"

"Yes," said Mary, "it's not very safe here either, so many people don't go in that direction."

Siles nodded.

Not far away, about a kilometer from the entrance of the mine, a disturbing gray-black mist gathered there, surging, strikingly showing its presence.

"Is this still Gladstone?" Siles said a bit troubled, "So close to the mist..."

"Gladstone, of course," said Cindo. "If the mist dissipates not far away, then that land can be called Gainesd. Gainesd is where the mist has just dissipated."

Siles nodded thoughtfully.

However, there is a mist near the mine vein, and it is only a safe distance of one kilometer... When the workers are digging for stardust, don't they accidentally walk into the place covered by the mist?

...Perhaps, this is the real reason why they turned into statues?

"I have to go down to the mine to take a look." Siles said, and then he put on the [Akamala's glasses frame] that was always hanging around his neck.He has taken the potion again just now, and now he can maintain the ritual time for nearly ten hours.

Qin Duo frowned disapprovingly, and finally said, "I'll go with you."

Mary said in a timely manner: "Then I will watch the horses outside."

Siles also acquiesced to this arrangement.He looked at Qindo, and was about to say something, when suddenly his eyes focused—he saw the fog behind Qindo.

[Akamala's spectacle frame] has the effect of seeing through the fog, which Sirius has long known