thefictionvixens Chapter 393 Investigation Mission
Chapter 393 Investigation Mission
Chapter 393 Investigation Mission
Fort Abandoned is the central city of the Lopez Basin.
The Duke of Lorenz lived in this castle.
Judging from the castles Aaron passed along the way, the cities in the basin, perhaps due to the terrain, all seemed rather small.
But this deserted fortress, however, doesn't look "deserted" at all.
The houses were tall, the roads were wide, and everything looked grand. Aaron had no doubt that when the Lopez family chose the location for their castle, they must have occupied the best spot in the basin.
Therefore, there are traces of deliberate "showing off" everywhere.
Aaron was dressed in that peculiar outfit: a top hat, a jacket, a cape, a cane, and of course, the most crucial element was still the mask.
He refilled the illusory doll with spices, and the one currently moving outside was naturally still this candle body, so he needed to conceal his identity.
Aaron's arrival in the Lopez Basin was naturally guided by the perfume bottle.
That day, Aaron smashed a perfume bottle he had seized from another perfumer.
The spices inside evaporated instantly and were absorbed by the perfume bottle at Aaron's waist.
Aaron immediately understood that only if a perfumer, while carrying a perfume bottle, smashes another person's perfume bottle could they receive a hint.
Regarding the missing chapter:
Following the clues, Aaron arrived at the Lopez Basin.
This place may very well contain a lost chapter of the Jade Record.
Aaron came here, naturally to find him and use him to repair the Jade Record of Illusion and Reality in the library.
This operation should be easier than the previous search for Kendrick.
Aaron thought he probably wouldn't run into any other perfumers this time.
Based on his previous encounter with the perfumer, Aaron concluded that the other party had a serious lack of common sense about perfumers.
Aaron therefore speculated that the other Emerald Books might not have a consciousness like a lying mirror to provide them with useful information.
It simply lets those who come into contact with it understand how to acquire power and what power is.
This also means that the consciousness within that lying mirror was there to guide Aaron's rapid growth.
The person in the mirror foretells something coming, but what exactly is it?
Aaron didn't know, but whatever it was, Aaron had to become strong.
It was precisely because Aaron possessed an intelligence advantage that he was able to have a clear objective and know how to collect consciousness chapters.
Other perfumers may not even realize the necessity of seizing the perfume bottle.
Aaron may not be the first person in the contemporary era to come into contact with the Emerald Record, but in terms of intelligence, he is by no means inferior.
However, this operation is not expected to be very risky.
At the time, Aaron couldn't guarantee that he could easily achieve his goal.
Aaron only received a vague clue as to the approximate location of the lost chapters.
As for its exact location, only Aaron himself can find out.
Aaron previously had only a superficial understanding of the Lopez Basin.
The Lopez family rose to prominence because members of the family followed Eugene Sinclair in his campaigns and were rewarded, thus becoming the masters of the basin.
This land has only now acquired its current name.
The lost chapters of history are definitely older than this family.
According to the earliest description Aaron knew, this region was once called the Valley of the Griffins.
It is said that griffins from the mythical era were born from a basin.
But when asked for clues about the lost chapters, Aaron naturally had none.
Therefore, Aaron's immediate priority is to gather clues.
The Lopez family is naturally the most likely to have the clues.
This is a newly emerging family, and naturally, unlike the Price family of Vulturehold, they are not directly connected to events of the mythical era.
However, there might be clues in the lord's collection of books.
Although Aaron did not believe that the books here could be directly related to the perfumer.
Aaron had a vague feeling that any record of the Emerald Record had been deliberately deleted from this world.
It's as if some cataclysmic event had happened back then.
The calamity of the burning dragon still seems suspicious.
This incident may only be the surface; there is something deeper, temporarily submerged by the tides of history.
However, Aaron's biggest headache right now is how to visit the lord without revealing his secret that he is "not human".
To enter the castle, one must be subjected to a thorough search.
The secret will be exposed the moment he takes off his mask.
Aaron walked along the ridiculously wide streets of the deserted fortress, pondering countermeasures while gathering intelligence to see if there were any clues.
When Aaron reached the city square, he suddenly noticed that a large crowd had gathered below the execution platform.
A servant-like figure is reading something to the people.
Aaron walked over and asked the people nearby:
"What happened?"
"The Duke is recruiting talented individuals to help resolve a matter."
"What's wrong?"
"He didn't say, but it requires a high level of skill."
Aaron was unaware of the specifics.
However, this was clearly a great opportunity to evade the search.
Aaron stepped forward: "I'm willing to take on this task."
"Very well!" the attendant exclaimed happily. "Come with me!"
Soon, Aaron followed this man to the foot of the castle.
The guard searched Aaron: "Why is your body so stiff?"
"You've trained hard."
The soldier was skeptical, but then he suddenly made a request:
"Take off your mask."
Aaron immediately refused: "No, because of my faith, I cannot show my face to anyone other than a priest."
"Listen, we don't care what kind of bullshit god you worship here!"
"Then I'd rather not enter this castle."
With that, Aaron turned to leave.
At this moment, the servant hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Aaron:
"Sir, please wait a moment—"
He turned to the soldier: "You searched me?"
"Um."
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Is there anything unusual?
"No, it's just that my body is too stiff."
"He said it was muscular, but it's just a face. It's fine if you don't look at it; it's not a beauty pageant!"
Upon hearing the servant's words, the soldier said no more and agreed to let Aaron pass.
Aaron understood that the case he had taken on must be extremely difficult, to the point that a duke was willing to compromise.
He followed his attendants to the audience hall in the castle.
After a short wait, the castle's owner came out:
"I need you to do something for me, and you will receive a generous reward."
Aaron said, "I don't need the usual compensation."
"Then what do you want?" The lord on the throne raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Knowledge," Aaron said, "I need your privilege certificate so that I can read freely anywhere in the basin."
Duke Lopez was silent for a moment: "An interesting request, but not difficult for me. Alright, I grant your request."
Aaron then expressed his gratitude and asked:
"Then, sir, what do you want me to do?"
"There's been a slave riot in the basin recently, and I'd like your help to investigate."