Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The Third Wish
System 05 turned around. It was a young man, probably in his early twenties, with short black hair, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He was wearing a junior investigator's uniform with leather armor on the outside. A black leather belt wrapped around his muscular body. He was tall, but had a square face. He looked very young, and exuded the scent of wheat exposed to the sun.
"This is Federer, he just joined the investigation bureau. You can take him with you," said the director.
Federer flashed System 05 a bright smile. System 05 turned around and said, "The abandoned castle is very dangerous. If a junior investigator goes there, he's committing suicide."
The Director said, "He is a chosen Paladin. He is very powerful and will definitely be able to help you."
System 05 said expressionlessly, "I don't need him."
The director shook his head regretfully: "You must take him with you. This is the city lord's order. Otherwise, don't go."
System 05 looked at Federer again. The young man straightened his chest, and his huge pectoral muscles looked even more prominent. System 05 closed his eyes in an unbearable state. Thinking carefully, Weber had no impression of this young man.
"Okay, I promise."
There's no need to worry about these little things. Just leave here and find a way to deal with this guy later.
"I'm glad we've reached an agreement. You can apply for an investigation warrant and help this junior investigator understand the process." The director said, "But I have to tell you, this is definitely not a good idea. Weber, you're a good employee, and I hope you return safely."
System 05 went to collect the investigation warrant, followed closely by the young man named Federer. He was incredibly tall, his muscles like rocks, so his head bowed looked ridiculous. The office employee, a horned half-succubus, flirted with Weber and, as she handed him the investigation warrant, scratched his palm. "Mr. Weber, you're away again. This bureau is truly meaningless without you. I'll be waiting for your return."
System 05 smiled and said, "Thank you."
After turning around and walking out of the Investigation Bureau door, he immediately threw the investigation order into his pocket. Federer next to him saw this and handed him a handkerchief. System 05 wiped his hands carefully. He didn't like the smell left by the half-succubus.
Federer asked, "What is a warrant?"
"This is proof that the investigator is acting legally." System 05 said, "You can go back. You don't need to come back."
Federer said aggrievedly: "Master Weber, do you hate me?"
System 05 said nonchalantly, "No, this is for your own good. You must have heard about the castle. It's very dangerous there, and I don't want you to die."
Federer clasped his hands together and said with emotion, "Master Weber, don't worry about me. I will definitely not hold you back."
System 05 realized Federer's determination and asked, "Why do you want to go?"
Federer blushed, and after a moment's hesitation, he said frankly, "Master Weber, I've actually admired you for a long time... I joined the Bureau because of you. It's my dream to work with you."
System 05 took a deep breath and distanced himself from Federer, thinking that Weber was unexpectedly popular.
He returned the handkerchief to Federer and said, "Sir, whether you decide to go home or stay somewhere else for a while, don't think about this. The castle is very dangerous, and I don't have time to take care of a junior investigator. I will give him an explanation to the director."
Federer clutched his handkerchief tightly and shook his head.
System 05 was about to say something else when Federer suddenly took a step forward, his tall body completely covering System 05. He leaned down, his dark grey pupils sunk in the shadows, dim and unclear.
"Lord Weber, the city lord won't let you go alone. Even if it's not me, it will be someone else." Federer smiled shyly and whispered in his ear: "At least I will be obedient."
The next day, after System 05 had packed up, he saw Federer wearing paladin armor at the door. He was carrying a long sword and a heavy shield, and his iron boots stomped heavily on the ground.
As soon as he saw System 05, he gave a silly smile.
...Even if he wanted to monitor me, why would the city lord send this kind of person? Does he have some special abilities?
System 05 had prepared quite a bit of supplies, including food for the journey, holy water, staffs, candles, ropes, spare clothing, and more. Federer eagerly helped him load the items onto the carriage, even insisting on helping him mount. System 05 leaped onto the carriage with a light leap. Federer scratched his head, chuckled, and took the front seat, acting as the groom.
System 05 sat down calmly and took out the map. The abandoned castle was to the east of the holy city. They had to pass through several villages and towns. If everything went well, it would take about a month to get there.
After leaving the city, heading east, the roads outside the city were all dirt, with only certain sections paved with gravel. Dozens of miles from the Holy City, System 05 saw a completely different scene. The Holy City was filled with magical circles, crowded and prosperous, while the towns and villages outside were very sparsely populated and more primitive. Even the crops grown along the way varied greatly.
Federer was a skilled driver, but he talked too much. System 05 wanted to rest, or perhaps read a book or do some research, but Federer kept chattering away.
"Sir, look, what kind of animals were those running by just now? I've never seen them before."
“What a tall tree.”
"Sir, did you see the flower just now? It seems to be black. I heard that dark-colored flowers are very rare."
"Look, this road is so straight that even the horses are running faster."
"It's cold, my lord. If you feel cold, put on more clothes. I'm afraid we'll have to rest in the carriage tonight."
Even if System 05 doesn't say a word, he can still talk for a long time. If System 05 responds, it will be even more amazing and will arouse Federer's infinite enthusiasm.
"We can't go any further." As dusk approached, Federer stopped the carriage. Driving in the dark was prohibited, a primary rule of survival passed down from generation to generation in the holy city.
The second is to not let yourself be swallowed by the darkness.
System 05 used light magic to illuminate a three-foot radius around itself. Federer tied up his horse and, while it was still light, found some wood and rocks and built a bonfire. He worked quickly, cooking a pot of stew with buttered bread and wine. Then he took off his armor, sat cross-legged next to System 05, and ate heartily.
The food in this world is too scarce, especially the lack of green crops. Even a noble like Weber has only eaten two or three kinds of vegetables. Fruits are extremely rare, and most of the time they eat tuber crops.
System 05 took two bites. He hadn't tasted food for a long time, so he could only tell whether it was sweet or salty, but couldn't tell whether it tasted good or not.
"I've been looking forward to having dinner with you." Federer turned and asked, "How do you like it, sir?"
"That's it." This wasn't System 05 being perfunctory, but he really didn't feel anything.
"I think I didn't add enough salt just now. The broth is a bit bland."
"Really?" System 05 tasted the broth. He was at least willing to respect the person who cooked it. Carbon-based organisms were far too inefficient at replenishing energy, and their energy was consumed quickly. System 05 found eating a hassle, and cooking even more of a hassle.
Federer was in high spirits. His face was bathed in a warm orange glow under the bonfire, and his eyes sparkled. "What flavor do you like? I'll improve it next time."
System 05: "I can handle it. Don't worry about it."
Federer hung his head, feeling somewhat lost. After dinner, System 05 and Federer each took separate night watches. System 05 was in charge of the second half of the night. He went back to the carriage to lie down and quickly fell asleep. He woke up at the appointed time and went to call Federer to relieve him.
Federer told him to continue sleeping, saying he wasn't sleepy, and was then pushed and kicked into the carriage by System 05. Then System 05 sat down and opened a book that recorded the history of the Holy City.
There have been four wars between the Holy City and the Avengers, each of which ended with the Holy City's victory. The last war was fifty years ago, which means that most people in the Holy City have never experienced fighting against the Avengers.
Although the book's depiction of war is minimal, System 05 can still see that the Holy City is finding it increasingly difficult to suppress the Avengers.
There is another doubt. In all the books about the Avengers, there is no description of the Avengers' appearance, and there is no relevant knowledge in Weber's memory, so System 05 still doesn't know what the Avengers look like.
As he concentrated on flipping through the pages of his book, he could hear rustling sounds all around him, occasionally accompanied by sudden cries, which made him nervous. System 05 could sense something watching him from the darkness, hovering on the edge of light and darkness, ready to pounce once the firelight went out.
He could even see some slender shadows trying to put out the campfire. There were so many strange things in this world. This was why System 05 wanted to stay. After the mission was completed and settled, he should be able to get a lot of special skill cards.
This was his first time in this kind of world.
System 05 picked up a torch and placed it on the shadow. The shadow screamed as if it was burned and quickly slipped away. The other strange sounds also disappeared at once.
As dawn approached, everything returned to calm. System 05 yawned, put away his book, and prepared to wake Federer. Suddenly, he heard a sound behind him. Federer, already fully clothed in full armor, sat down beside him with a clang and said, "Good morning, my lord. It was a very quiet night last night."
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