N-A-A Chapter 47 Too Much Information
Chapter 47 Too Much Information
Luo Qiu was somewhat unsure of what she had heard.
"The Hunting Team", "Your Highness", "Crafting Wizarding Weapons"?
If any one of these words were taken out of context, Luo Qiu would think he was hallucinating. But now he had no choice but to think about it more.
Judging from the conversation, the reason the three of them did all this was because a princess had lost face.
Moreover, that princess most likely does not belong to the three's camp.
When the three addressed each other, they used "that one" instead of "ours," which clearly signifies something.
Thinking about it this way, things became much clearer.
A princess from a friendly faction arrived in Fog City to forge magical artifacts. During her journey, a hunting party from Fog City's backing force was operating nearby and offended the princess. Therefore, the backing force sent three people to resolve the conflict.
The "Princess" most likely refers to Alicia, or someone behind Alicia. The crafting of the magical artifact probably refers to the "rose" at the concert. The assassination mission likely refers to someone murdering Mr. Winslow nearby after the concert.
Then consider Alicia's sudden appearance in the Bureau of Investigation. On the surface, it's because Winslow's affair has come to the public eye and will affect her, but in reality... is it for the sake of face?
But this is where the problem arises.
What role does the Investigation Bureau play in this? Is it a mouthpiece for the forces behind the Fog City?
The more Luo Qiu thought about it, the more he realized that there were many hidden things waiting to be discovered.
The good news is that his current situation doesn't seem so dangerous. He initially thought Alicia was connected to the forces behind the Fog City, but now it seems they are, but not extensively. It's very likely she won't do anything after discovering his special status.
The bad news is that the investigation bureau he works for doesn't seem to be so simple.
Luo Qiu let out a soft breath and temporarily pulled himself back to his senses.
Inside the carriage, the conversation among the three people in the back seat continued, providing him with an opportunity to obtain more information.
Unfortunately, the conversation shifted after one of them mentioned the bombing. The events of the evening were never discussed again.
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"Dalton, how come you suddenly know so much about the hunting teams? Is there something inside?"
"Oh ho, looks like you're not so dumb after all, Aaron... Do you know about memory erasers?"
"Isn't that your father's research project? But fitting a third-circle spell into a device the size of a lipstick wouldn't be easy. The latest version of the energy stone only has an energy density of 55 MP... Wait, are you saying you've already made it? And even got an order from the hunting team?"
"Almost done, just almost finished. However, this project recently received a donation from the Hunting Team."
"I happened to be at the hunting team's headquarters that day signing a contract, and I overheard some things."
"Recently, the Free Alliance planted over a thousand seeds in Fog City. A third of those seeds have been pulled up, but the remaining seeds are hard to find. In another month, those seeds will gradually advance to Sequence 1, and that will be the most troublesome time."
"Of course, our memory eraser was prepared by them. I also heard that they obtained a magic network node in the last bombing, a magic network node from the Free Alliance, and they are probably researching how to crack it, preparing to use it for some purpose."
After he finished speaking, the three of them suddenly stopped talking.
Within seconds, there was absolutely no movement.
Just as Luo Qiu thought the other party had discovered something, suddenly, he heard conversations around him, filled with undisguised admiration.
"I see. However, the Free Alliance's magic network nodes are not easy to crack."
"Yes, although our academy was the first to create the magic network, Ms. Dolores from the Free Alliance has to admit..."
"I heard that lady's talent is related to the 'Net,' and she's about to upgrade to Sequence 4. After Sequence 3, it becomes incredibly difficult to improve one's strength, and she's still so young..."
"To be honest, I have no expectations for what the hunting team can achieve. I just hope they can crack that magic network node as soon as possible and understand the technology inside... Can you imagine? The magic network I'm using now is so laggy that even listening to music is difficult."
"I have some news you may not have heard of. According to information received through a secret channel, the Freedom Alliance is likely implementing a plan to connect the world through a giant magical network. When this network becomes strong enough and there are enough users, the 'Shared Witchcraft' plan will be launched."
"Shared witchcraft?"
"Simply put, it means that when wizards connected to the magic network cast spells, they no longer need to communicate with runes; they can directly communicate with the magic network to establish the spell. No, if this magic network is established, even supernatural beings who are not wizards can use magic."
"So you're saying... they want to change the rules of the wizarding world again?"
"Who can say for sure? In my opinion, the rune system developed by our academy is perfect enough. But it's also true that the Free Alliance outside of Fog City is becoming increasingly rampant. If you find even one rat somewhere, you know that rats have infested the whole house."
"So, does our college not have any related research projects to study those mice?"
"How..."
"senior."
Suddenly, as Luo Qiu was listening intently to the three people's speech and reached a crucial point, a voice interrupted their conversation.
It was Smith's voice; he seemed to be calling out to him quietly, as if something was wrong.
After the sound, Luo Qiu did not respond, and Smith did not give up. He immediately reached out and slapped Luo Qiu.
Now, no matter how helpless Luo Qiu felt, he could only pretend to slowly come to his senses.
Open your eyes, look around, then stare at Smith and whisper:
"What is it?"
"Senior, we've arrived in Fog City. We'll be back at the Investigation Bureau in about fifteen minutes. However, I'm not sure if you need to get off at 17 Bellevue Street. We'll pass by the area first, in about five minutes."
17 Belleville Street is the address of the apartment where Luo Qiu rents.
Mentioning this, Luo Qiu realized that the vehicle had become unusually smooth. Driving on the wide street, with streetlights emitting an orange glow on both sides, it was exactly the kind of road surface one would expect in a foggy city.
It was almost midnight, and there were few vehicles on the road. The pattering rain further blocked out any other noises.
"Let's stop here, but we don't need to take a detour, just stop at the intersection..."
Luo Qiu glanced at the rearview mirror, and unsurprisingly, the three people in the back also pretended to be just waking up. Although he knew that their conversation would probably run out the next time Smith woke him up, he still couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"As for the three gentlemen, please complete a simple registration when you return to the Investigation Bureau."
"Gentlemen, you can rest nearby tonight. Your luggage and personal belongings are still at the Investigation Bureau. You can pick them up at the Bureau tomorrow morning."
"Thank you, sir."
……
Five minutes later, the car stopped at the intersection. Luo Qiu got out of the car and watched the two cars drive away.
The night in the foggy city was still raining, and he still had a long way to go to get to his apartment.