soul stone

On the big red leather sofa lay an overturned wine bottle, dripping silently, staining the dark brown carpet black.On the wine stains was a cream-colored slender arm, the glossy black curly hair was pressed against the side of the face like a mess, and the bright red lips kept murmuring incomplete ravings.A wheat-colored man put his hand on the woman's smooth shoulder and shook it vigorously.

"Hey, get up! This is not a place to sleep."

Natalie smacked her lips, rolled over, and fell asleep again.

"Give up, I've tried hundreds and thousands of times." The handsome deputy took a deep breath on his cigarette and raised his eyebrows. "Just leave her here as a flower girl. Anyway, she likes to do this."

"Don't be kidding, she is much more useful than the flower girl." Luke took out his phone.

"She's even more drunk than before." Chuck took the opportunity to get close to Natalie, and his lips were almost pressed together, but he was dragged back by the short boy.

"The godfather is heavily guarded, and she is not allowed to visit as her own granddaughter. My husband fell ill again. That Boman is a wimp again."

A youthful and gentle voice came from the phone.

"It's rare that you find me, Luke."

"That unlucky woman got drunk and passed out in the casino. You arrange for someone to pick her up."

"It's really rude, this is the mouth to talk to seniors..."

"Bye."

beep - beep - beep -

"..."

On the screen of the mobile phone, the incoming call status of the "bad student" is "hang up".Zexis was so angry that the corners of his mouth trembled, but because he was already familiar with the other party's temper, he twitched a few times before regaining his composure.

Since entering this house, that woman has only caused trouble.But it happened that Mr. Raphael hated her, and he also hated Bowman.That would be beneficial to yourself instead.

After all, he is still a member of Raphael's family, so he has been left alone, and it will be very troublesome for the paparazzi to catch him.Or send someone to pick it up.

When passing the corridor, Zexis slowed down and peeked at the scene in the room through the window lattice.Mr. Raphael was still fast asleep.

The news of old man La Roye's marriage shocked the whole underworld.The bride's murderous behavior at the wedding scene is simply a demonstration to other gangs, killing chickens and monkeys.

Although Zexis has never seen the real person, but from past rumors and portraits, it is speculated that the bride is most likely the legendary "Queen" of the monastery, the most proud disciple of Sister Moelle.If the "Queen" is the pawn Moelle sent to the Laroyer house, then her next move must be to carry out the "Dandelion" plan.In the last meeting of the ten old men, if La Roye hadn't disrupted the situation, this plan should have been implemented long ago.

The hawks headed by the Laroyer family are becoming stronger and stronger, and the doves headed by the godfather are facing an unprecedented crisis.Under such pressure, Rafael's illness was like magma that had found a breakthrough, and suddenly broke out.

However, Zexis could only watch with his own eyes, but he could not tell his master his deduction to alleviate his pain.

"Anyone who reveals anyone's monastery origin will be severely punished by the monastery."

Sister Moelle's words were branded in the minds of all the children.But he doesn't know what kind of severe punishment it is, because he hasn't met a colleague who leaked the secret so far.A more credible guess is that the leaker, and the leak itself, were dealt with in secrecy.

His thoughts were interrupted by noises in the room.Zexis slowed down, and he saw a person kneeling beside his master's bed.

"Father, I won't embarrass you anymore," the man held Raphael's hand, his forehead resting on the back of his hand, his voice choked up, "I was too ignorant before, but now I understand. Father, please hurry up Get well. I'm learning how to do it, but I'm the only one, and I... can't do it!"

Outside the room, the blond curly-haired youth raised the corners of his mouth arrogantly and contemptuously.It's Bowman.That wimp came home recently and said that he wanted to learn from his father's business and inherit the family business as soon as possible, so that Mr. Raphael could concentrate on recuperating.With his pig-like brain, thank God for not making trouble, what else can he do?I really hope that his father will get better soon, so he should roll away quietly and out of sight. Mr. Rafael may get better sooner out of sight and out of mind.Instead of kneeling beside his unconscious father's bed, crying like a bitch.

He was about to push the door in and push Bowman away, but his hand stopped when he turned the doorknob.

There was a gasping sound from inside the room.Raphael woke up.

"You bastard... huh...you still know how to come back! Heck cough! Huh...huh..."

"Father!" The son moved his knee forward happily, "Do you feel better?"

"I'm old……"

Since he fell ill, Rafael's gray hair has turned white within half a month, and his face is full of dimples, showing his old appearance.

"For business matters, learn more from Zexis... He has been with me longer than you and has rich experience."

With his back against the wall, the corners of the pianist's mouth first turned up, and then quickly lowered down.The former is because the master affirms him, and the latter is because the master wants him to teach that wimp.

"I see, Father. I was angry with him all the time. I... I'm jealous that he likes you more than I do..."

The old man on the hospital bed laughed dryly.

"Stupid...you are my son after all."

"I'm sorry dad, my head may be a little stupid. But, I'm trying to learn."

"I have seen many smart children...too smart, it makes people nervous. From the beginning to the end, only the blood is the most reliable. This point, I want you...huh...keep it in your heart. Understand?"

Bowman nodded desperately.

"I will fight for this family, father, don't worry."

"Phew... With your words, I feel at ease..." The old man suddenly lowered his voice, "After a while, when you get married, I will formally...cough cough...retire."

"Married...?" The son suddenly panicked, "But I still..."

"What else? You're not young anymore. With a wife and children, you can take care of your playfulness."

"Can……"

"Okay, you go out." Raphael tried to wave his hand, but he didn't have the strength, "I... I'm a little tired. I want to sleep for a while."

Bowman's red lips squirmed like an earthworm, and finally said nothing, and when his father closed his eyes, he quietly exited the room.

At the other end of the corridor, Zexis appeared from behind the pillar, watching Bowman leave.Under the long, curly and transparent eyelashes, the blue pupils that were originally as blue as lakes became deep.

Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he walked quickly to the garage.

Portman's refusal to get married must be because of that woman—the same woman with a pig's head who was drunk in a casino.Reluctantly, that woman might come in handy.This time, he will be patient, condescending, and pick up the pig himself.

Mr. Raphael, please take a break.Let me remove all obstacles for you - when you get better, you will find that I am the only correct choice for the heir!

The roof of the glass garden is covered with blackout cloth, the green leaves are verdant, the flowers are in full bloom, and butterflies are fluttering.Separated by a wall, the sun is scorching hot, refusing to let go of the last chance in the evening, desperately roasting the creatures on the earth until they are sweating, so as to show its greatness.

Hiroshi Kamijou hugged the folder and waited outside the door like a telegraph pole.The tip of the nose was sweating, and the glasses kept sliding down, so that I had to bend my index finger again and again to straighten it up.Although he kept cursing the damn weather in his heart, there was not even an angry expression on his face.No matter what expression I make, I'm going to sweat more immediately, so I don't move at all.

The time for the routine report has arrived, but Sister Moelle has not shown up for a long time.Kamijou didn't have Moelle's phone number, so he couldn't ask when she would arrive.The two only met during routine debriefings, or when the nun approached her on her own initiative.As for what the nuns do at other times, even as an assistant, she knows very little.She seems to be very busy recently, and she doesn't even care about the gangster's movements.

The lower edge of the frame was completely soaked in sweat, and it was uncomfortable against the skin.After confirming that there was no danger around, Crow's Eye carefully took off his glasses, and took out a pink glasses cloth from his suit pocket to wipe them.The glasses cloth is a little faded and whitish, but because Qiao Huan worked hard to get it when he was a child, he is still reluctant to throw it away.

Recalling Qiao Huan's trustworthy smile, Kamijou couldn't help showing a faint smile.

She folded the glasses together with the glasses cloth and put them back in the glasses case.For Kamijou, this has formed a conditioned reflex, which means switching to a "casual state".She can take off the disguise and maintain a shrewd and capable image without being so tiring.On the other hand, "casual state" often becomes a more sophisticated disguise for more important occasions.But it's a place where you can take off your glasses and let your true self out for some air.

So hot, so thirsty...

The Crow's Eye in his casual state was more childish than she had imagined.

Lured by the perennial spring scenery of the glass garden, she gently opened the glass door and slipped in sideways.The room was really cool, the air was humid and cool, the air-conditioning control panel on the wall showed 22 degrees Celsius, and there was a three-dimensional flow air supply system.

Kamijou closed his eyes and spread his arms, enjoying this rare leisure to the fullest.

Hmm...not cool enough.

She approached the control panel and pressed the white button with the Gale logo.There was a booming sound from the air vent, and in an instant, the flowers and plants swayed to and fro, and the butterflies were blown away by the airflow.The Crow's Eye hastily switched to the original wind power, with cold sweat on his forehead.Her hands trembled uncontrollably as she touched the glasses.

If you break the nun's conservatory, you'll be killed--know it with your toes.

The "leisure state" did not last long.Kamijou put his glasses back on and checked his good deeds as he walked.Fortunately, because the reaction was fast, no damage visible to the naked eye was caused.Oh no……

On the gray brick floor, two or three pieces of letter paper were scattered.Ahead was a small desk with more paper, quills, and inkwells, which seemed to be unfinished.

The girl wearing glasses hurried forward, bent down to pick up the letter paper, wiped off the dust, and was about to put it back on the table, when a few lines of text came into view——

"...the best agent is an existence that has eliminated humanity and is close to a 'god'. Although it is difficult to achieve in reality, as long as you cultivate it carefully... In this regard, Oyagi Yukiya is a once-in-a-century genius .Her growth process has important reference value for the "Dandelion Project"... The experience of being violently violated in childhood is the fastest and most effective way to take away the soul..."

The hand holding the letter was shaking.In almost an instant, Kamijou understood the essence of the "Dandelion Project" and the immeasurably great danger hidden behind the plan.

Suddenly, the glass door was pulled open, and Mo Aili walked in expressionlessly.Wherever he passed, flowers and leaves trembled in the wind brought by the black dress.She went straight to the desk, folded the top few pages, and put them in the drawer.There was a knock on the door behind him.

"I kept you waiting." The nun raised her usual kind smile, sat down on the chair in the center of the room, and motioned for her to come in. "It must be very difficult in this hot weather, right?"

Kamijou didn't answer immediately.Just now, he used his ability to escape to the greenhouse and pretended that he had just come in.Because of a guilty conscience, she didn't dare to get too close to the nun, so she stood at the door and said, "Yagi Xueye has already found the murderer who killed his parents."

"So, did she take action?"

"Not yet."

The nun closed her eyes and let out a soft breath.

"It's true that the boy and old man Laroyer got to know each other."

The inconspicuous chapel in Kingis, a casino, is also a node in the church's vast information network.When she learned that old man Laroye's love looked exactly like Xue Ye, she decided that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.The time when Xue Ye transformed into Shinkai Mitou and became La Royer's wife was also the time when she paved the way for the church.Otherwise, it will inevitably become a lose-lose situation between La Royer and the church.She killed La Royer's younger brother during mass at Genting Nursing Home. The "gambler" couldn't let it go.

Although she didn't know what method Xue Ye used, she managed to control Laroye. The "Dandelion Project" has never encountered major obstacles, and it can be fully launched as long as the details are finalized with all parties.That's why she's been busy lately.

"By the way," the nun seemed to think of something suddenly, "does she know... is her father still alive?"