Chapter 161 Celebration
After searching in the bedroom closet for a long time, Angel finally chose the knee-length skirt that she had never worn since she bought it.
Most of the items hanging in her closet are shirts and trousers for daily wear. They are not only convenient for daily activities, but also keep the attire of her Nighthawk teammates consistent as much as possible.
But last night, Melissa Moretti secretly knocked on her door with a pleading look on her face, suggesting that she "wear something different from usual."
After repeated questioning, Melissa finally told the truth.
It turned out that she had made a bet with her brother Klein that if Angel wore the same clothes as usual at the celebration, she would lose 50 pence.
Although he had some doubts about the authenticity of the bet, Angel still agreed to this small request because Melissa came to visit him in the middle of the night.
Changing into a long skirt and a conservative top was the biggest concession she was willing to make!
But as a Nighthawk and an Extraordinary, for the safety of myself and those around me, there are some things that cannot be compromised.
She strapped the "Thirsty Blood" holster and dagger sheath to her thighs, respectively, using leg loops. She lowered her skirt and stood in front of the mirror, observing her from side to side. She found that the loose, long skirt concealed them, concealing neither of them nor any unusual bulges. The magic pocket watch, originally wrapped around her left wrist, could only be placed in her coat pocket.
This way, even if they encountered danger, they would still be able to fight, and at least they could protect Melissa and Benson...
After tying up her long hair behind her back, Angel walked out of the bedroom. The pocket watch and the spare bullets in her pocket collided with each other, making a discordant "rustling" sound, which made her sigh. She walked back to the bedroom, took out most of the bullets in her pocket, and put them back into the drawer of the bedside table, leaving only the golden "Shattered Light Ray" and several "Storm Gathering" bullets.
Should I buy a handbag? Like Roxanne...
It's just a small celebration at North District Park, so there's no need for so many bullets. Besides, it's not far from the Night Watchers' base...
She thought secretly and walked down the stairs to the living room on the first floor.
"Good morning, Miss Angel."
Tromi was wiping the coffee table in the living room. When he saw Angel coming downstairs, he greeted him with a smile.
This female worker had just passed the trial period at the Moretti family and had become their full-time maid. Not only was she responsible for cleaning and washing clothes, but she was also responsible for breakfast and dinner every day. The kind-hearted Benson set her a weekly salary of 6 soli and also provided her with food and accommodation.
As far as Angel knew, this was already higher than the average price of hiring a similar maid in Tingen City. Perhaps Benson was trying to take care of her.
Add to that the 2 soli earned every week from cleaning and doing laundry for the Granger family, and this poor girl who had just experienced the pain of losing her father should not have to worry about her life.
With a fixed job location, she will have more energy to learn complex cooking knowledge and have the opportunity to become a female chef for a wealthy family in a few years and live a more decent life.
After a simple breakfast, Angel left home and came to the bustling Daffodil Street. It was already 9 o'clock in the morning. The streets on Sunday were no longer as busy as usual, but had a more lazy temperament.
Although Klein had swapped shifts with the resting Conley today and didn't need to guard Chanis Gate, he still had some work to hand over to Leonard. He rushed to the Blackthorn Security Company early in the morning. After Angel met up with Melissa and Benson, they took a hired carriage to Red Moon Street in the North District.
In the carriage, Melissa looked at Angel with relief.
"Angel, I knew you wouldn't wear that androgynous outfit today. Klein will definitely be surprised to see you."
Huh? Didn't you come over in the middle of the night and tell me to dress like this?
Angel looked at Melissa in confusion.
The latter looked away guiltily, then turned back as if remembering something and said:
"Angel, I want to ask, um, I'm asking on behalf of Klein, what kind of person is he in your eyes?"
By the end, she had a look of anticipation on her face.
Seeing the girl's expression changing and her eyes flickering, Angel chuckled and replied:
"Is he a good man?"
"ah?"
Melissa let out a puzzled "Ah" and looked at Benson for help.
"Ahem," Benson coughed artificially. "Look, we've arrived at Red Moon Street."
Angel also turned his gaze to the car window, watching the buildings on the street gradually being replaced by rows of trees.
Of course, she could understand what Melissa meant and knew what kind of answer she expected.
But, I...
She lowered her head and her eyes became a little dim.
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Inside the Blackthorn Security Company.
Klein was talking to Leonard, who had just returned to the company. Leonard discovered a letter left by Lanevus while searching his former hiding place.
"A bomb that gets stronger over time? How can such a thing exist?"
Klein asked curiously.
At this time, he had hung his windbreaker and top hat on the coat rack, leaving only his white shirt and brown vest. With his meticulously groomed black hair, he really looked younger as his sister Melissa said.
Leonard looked like he had been running around outside all night, his black hair was messy, his windbreaker was unbuttoned as usual, and the hem of his shirt was casually draped over his belt.
"Not only that, but it's also incredibly powerful. Lanevus said that if this bomb hadn't been found, the entire city of Tingen would have been reduced to ruins."
He said gloomily, handing Klein the envelope without an address or recipient.
"If you look at the letter alone, it's more likely to be a prank. After all, the person who sent the letter is a con man with a history of fraud and lies, and he even abandoned his fiancée who was pregnant with his child."
"But this person is connected to the 'Aurora Society,' which often conducts various bloody sacrificial rituals. This reminds me of the 'Cursed Altar' we destroyed at the end of July. That was also a curse that became increasingly stronger as the number of sacrifices increased..."
After listening to Leonard's analysis and quickly reading the letter, Klein looked up in shock and asked:
"Are you saying that Lanevus has also prepared such an evil ritual, which will eventually affect the entire city of Tingen over time?"
"Look, his letter contains this description," Leonard pointed to a passage on the paper. "... the constant deaths of child laborers, the premature deaths of workers from harsh conditions and overwork, and the factory shrouded in countless resentments... If these are the source of the power of that 'bomb', its power is likely far greater than that of the previous 'cursed altar'."
"No matter what, we must report this to the captain as soon as possible and have him seek assistance from the Holy Temple. We need to use the resentment collected by this increasingly powerful 'bomb' to find its location." Klein shook the letter in his hand and looked towards Dunn's office.
"That's exactly why I came back. Luo Yao went to the Tingen Police Headquarters. She's going to review the records of recent construction and renovation projects. Maybe they can find clues about the 'bomb'. Something like this that affects the entire city is bound to cause a lot of noise during its construction."
Leonard replied.
He and Klein walked through the reception hall, one in front and one behind. Under Roxanne's puzzled gaze, they walked through the partition and headed towards Dunn's office.
"By the way, it seems you and Kenli swapped shifts today, so you're planning to take a day off. Um, are you going on a date?"
Leonard, who was walking in front, suddenly slowed down, turned his head, and forced a strange smile on his serious face.
"Where did you hear that? I was just strolling around the newly built park next door with my family..."
Klein subconsciously denied it, but a frustrating thought still emerged in his mind:
My vacation might really be ruined...
He sighed and looked out the window. The noise from the nearby park seemed to pass through the street and reach his ears.
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