After sending Jorah away, Allen called the two of them over and asked them to go to the city to buy some necessary things. For example, cloaks and masks, but they could not be purchased in the same store. They had to be purchased separately. Weapons like their usual weapons could not be used, lest they be recognized, so weapons like long sabers and warhammers had to be purchased. It was best if they were common goods, so that even if Grar wanted to track them down afterwards, it would not be easy.
When they heard that Allen was going to rob Grar, William and Broy laughed maliciously. They readily agreed and went down to do it.
In the afternoon, the two of them returned, each carrying a large bag of things in their hands. Allen counted and had already purchased everything that needed to be prepared. He was only waiting for Jorah's news. Originally, he thought that he would have a leisurely afternoon, but he didn't expect an unexpected visitor to arrive.
The guest was brought in by a guard, and he showed Oban's coat of arms. It was a silver coat of arms. Under Oban's emblem was a shield symbol, representing the other party's identity as a butler or aide. Allen received him in the hall. The other party was an Oriental man with black eyes. He was a very rare race in the Bailey Empire. He bowed deeply to Allen and said, "My name is Long. I'm Earl Oban's advisor."
"What kind of advisor?" Allen asked casually.
"Management, military, strategy, all of them are slightly involved." His words were concise and direct, and he seemed to be a straightforward person.
After the dragon sat down, a servant had already brought black tea. Allen shook the silver spoon in the cup and said, "So, Mr. Long, is there anything Earl Oban has to tell you this time?"
"No, this is a private visit." Long Weipi was seated, his posture was very elegant, with the reserved and dignified aura of an Oriental, giving off a meticulous feeling. Such a person must have come from an aristocratic family, otherwise he would not be able to cultivate such a temperament.
"Oh, then Mr. Long's purpose in coming?"
"I want to discuss something with Baron Allen, but before that, I hope you can dismiss me." The dragon said mysteriously.
Allen said calmly, "There's nothing that can't be said to others. Mr. Long, just say it."
"I don't think so." The dragon smiled. His smile was very elegant. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the table. There was no water on his fingers, and there was no dust on the table. The dragon's fingertips passed by without leaving any traces.
However, Allen's memory was astonishing. As the other party's fingertips moved, a line of invisible words appeared in Allen's mind: Outsiders!
Allen's expression changed as he coughed softly and stood up. First, he ordered the servants and guards to leave, and then he had them call William and Bloy over. A moment later, the two of them walked into the hall. Allen whispered in their ears, and the two of them told each other that their expressions changed. Then, he opened it left and right, walking behind the dragon, Allen, Allen, and Allen.
Surrounded by the three of them, the Dragon remained calm and said lightly, "Just by looking at the actions of the baron and your subordinates, I know that my guess is correct. What a surprise. I didn't expect Sir Allen to come from outer space. "
"You … are not from this world?"
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Allen's gaze was as sharp as a sword. This was his biggest secret. Once this secret was exposed, he didn't know what kind of impact it would cause. But no matter what the impact was, it was detrimental to his current plan. At that moment, he was filled with murderous intent and decided that he could not let the dragon leave. As for how to explain it to Ou Ban, that was a matter for the future.
The dragon looked up and shook his head. "Baron Allen, it's not wise to kill me. Besides, I'm not the only one who knows the secrets of the Celestials. If you kill me now, you'll only be able to protect yourself for a while. But in time, when some other people notice you, this secret will eventually be exposed. "
"Celestial beings? What is a Celestial Being? "Allen did not let down his guard.
"That's what our clan says. The Devas are people from beyond the heavens. My family has been doing research in this area for a long time, so I know a thing or two about it. Who would have thought that I would actually run into a true Celestial Being. This is truly an accident. " The dragon glanced at Allen and said, "After you arrived, Earl Oban conducted an investigation into your origins and identity. The one who accepted the commission was a local information dealer. Their code name is Black Cat. "
"Looks like they found out a lot of things?"
"Indeed, at the very beginning, they only managed to obtain the basic information. After that, the count asked me to follow up on this matter. Just last month, Black Cat and the others found something interesting. For example, when you first appeared in the Ash Mountain Range in the border area. However, after the Ash Mountain Range, it was the boundless sea, and it was not an ideal six o 'clock. Not to mention the dock, there wasn't even a beach, only dangerous cliffs and cliffs. "I can't imagine how you would have climbed the Ash Mountain Range if you had come from the other side of the sea."
"You guys … It's as if you appeared out of thin air."
Allen narrowed his eyes and said, "Just based on this, do you think we are the so-called Celestials?"
"Of course not. I'm a cautious person, so I asked Black Cat to continue digging into your affairs. Including the things you used, equipment, or where you went. I want to know everything, no matter how big or small. Of course, I paid Black Cat a large sum of money for this. And these fees cannot be reimbursed to the count. " The corner of the dragon's mouth curled up and he pulled out a smile, "These fellows, Black Cat, can't do anything else, but they have a lot of openings for information."
"From the time you were in Sur City, you took out a very novel textile machine; and not long before you arrived at Ark Harbor, there was a phenomenon of skyfire rising into the sky in the Wilderness Highlands. They dug it out for me, plus after you arrived. Especially your main force, they are equipped with weapons that I have never seen before. All of this makes me suspect that you are people from outer space. "
Allen sat down and said in a deep voice, "Speaking of which, I'm very curious. When did you begin to notice that there were outsiders visiting this planet?"
By saying this, he had undoubtedly admitted his identity. The dragon had already found out so much about them. Even if he killed him, he wouldn't change his mind. It seemed that the dragon was hiding his visit from Ou Ban. In that case, he probably didn't tell Ou Ban the identities of these people.
As for why the dragon did this, Allen believed that he would uncover the answer himself.
"Planet? Hey, what a vivid way of saying it. So this is what you call our world? "
"Sort of."
The dragon nodded and said, "Actually, our family is not the only one studying the Celestials. Because in all parts of the world, in some desolate and uninhabited places, there are Celestial ruins. Perhaps it's a city, or some kind of building that we can't understand. In short, people found something that didn't belong to this world. In other words, those things had too much knowledge of this world. In addition to some patterns, portraits, and so on, it made the discoverer guess. Before life was born in our world, there had already been Celestials. "
"And since we have history, if we study it carefully, it is not difficult to find that in the process of civilization development, there will always be a period of intense turmoil. During that time, there will more or less be traces of Celestial activity. " The dragon said in a deep voice, "So our family came to the conclusion that people from outer space do exist, and every time they appear, they will have a major impact on the entire world."
"Apart from your clan, who else is studying Celestials?"
"Not many, but there are indeed a few. For example, the imperial family has an organization that specializes in the study of Celestial ruins called the Ancient Investigation Committee. There is also the Fairy Royal Court, St. Ophra, and the Shadow Duchy of the Mutant Alliance. They all have similar organizations. "
Allen sorted out his thoughts and said, "You mean, there are countries like St. Ophra and the Shadow Duchy outside of the Empire. And what kind of fairy is the former, and the latter is made up of mutants? "
"It seems that Baron Allen does not know enough about our world, but you have done very well. If it wasn't for my good knowledge in this area, I'm afraid I would have simply regarded you as foreigners of mysterious origins, and would not have known your identity as Celestials. How to say, you have done a very good job of integrating into our world. "The dragon said sincerely.
"Well, it does seem that we are still too superficial. Then tell me, Mr. Dragon, how should I deal with you? "Allen finally said the key.
The dragon's face was calm, and he said calmly, "Your identity naturally cannot be exposed, otherwise, the imperial family will be the first to refuse to let you go. Don't look at your good strength, as long as the royal family is willing to invest in it, they can find one or two of the Ten Saints, and it will be enough to destroy all your resistance, and then capture people like you, Baron Allen, and dig out the secrets of the Celestials. Believe me, a living Celestial is much more valuable than those ruins. "
"So …"
"So I won't reveal your identity, and you can keep me by your side. This way, you can monitor and put me under house arrest. "
Allen frowned and said, "What do you want from me, Mr. Dragon, to keep my secret for me?"
"Knowledge. My family has been studying the culture and even civilization of the Celestials, which is also the long-cherished wish of my family. Let me stay by your side, I can learn the knowledge that I did not have before. This huge wealth is enough for me to keep your secret. Besides, by your side, I can use Sir Allen's power to deal with some people. " At this point, there was something else in the dragon's calm eyes, "Some people who I hate to the bone, I can't do it alone." But if there was Sir Allen, it would be another matter. Of course, I will provide all my power accordingly. "Including my knowledge of the world, my wisdom, and so on."
"If Mr. Long only wants to take revenge on someone, I think Earl Oban should be more competent than me, right?"
'No, the count will not offend a member of the royal family for me. But you are different. Judging from the traces left behind by the Celestials in history, the first thing the people from beyond the heavens did when they came to our world was to expand their influence. Sir Allen is no exception. Your goal should not be limited to a Sir's territory, or even a hereditary duke. Perhaps, this empire is your real goal? " The dragon smiled and said, "Then, it doesn't seem to be a big deal to casually cut off a member of the royal family while achieving this goal. And Earl Oban, or even the other Earls or Marquises, will not deal with a member of the royal family for the sake of an unknown me. "
'Looks like I really can't find a reason to refuse. Alright, Mr. Long, welcome to join us. However, I am also a cautious person. Especially at this moment when you and I don't know each other, I want to do some necessary protective measures. "
"For example?"
"For example, I will give you some poison that has an incubation period. Every once in a while, if you don't get the antidote from me, you will die of poison." Allen said directly.
The dragon nodded, "Yes, if I can gain your trust, I am willing to do so."
"Very well, if I am sure that our interests are the same, I will stop using this method. But in the early stages, you know, it's better to have some guarantees. "
The dragon stood up and said, "Then I will take my leave first. Next, I will go to the Bauhinia Collar with Miss Jorah. I will maintain my current relationship with Earl Oban until Sir Allen stays here. When you are ready to go deeper into the empire, I will naturally disappear. "
"Oh, I need to remind you not to take Ou Bantian lightly. I didn't tell him about you being Celestials, but Earl Oban already feels your threat from Sir Allen's current behavior. Once your ambitions exceed his tolerance, I think he will make a move against you. After all, that was the proposal I gave him before, a reasonable proposal. "
"Thank you for informing me. I will be careful."
After another bow, the dragon was sent out by the guards. Allen let out a sigh of relief and looked at William and the others with a bitter smile. "When we get a foothold here, I have to go back to Storm City. Looks like we need to cover up our origins in more detail, or else we will attract the attention of the royal family as soon as possible. Our current strength is still unable to fight against the empire. "
"Edward should be able to do this job." William said.
Allen nodded and said, "And Father Miro, his Christianity has grown stronger and stronger, and it's time to use the influence of the sect." After that, Father Miro should come to Ark Harbor to preach. "In short, as long as we have enough influence at the border or at Ark Harbor, we can provide a more comprehensive cover for us."
"That dragon, head, are you going to believe him?" Broy asked.
"For the time being, yes. If he wants to expose our identities, there's no need to go through so much trouble. Obviously, he wants something from us, whether it's knowledge or the power of revenge. As long as we are useful to him, he will cooperate with us. Of course, like I said, we have to put some restrictions on him. It's time to invite our potion master over. "
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