The cab stopped in front of the Celestial Garden.
Kieran paid the fare and got out of the car, sizing up the florist before him.
That's right, the Celestial Garden was a florist.
It wasn't very big, but it was very exquisite.
There were two small windows on the left and right. One of them was filled with colorful flowers and the other was filled with pure green, looking lively.
The door that could only be opened by one person was in the middle of the two windows.
Anyone who walked through the door would feel like they were in a forest or a grassland.
One could even smell the fragrance of the soil.
Kieran rubbed his nose as he stood in front of the door.
He was sure that it wasn't an illusion. It was real!
Kieran unconsciously glanced over the flowers and green potted plants on both sides of the door.
"A magic circle?"
Kieran looked at the special arrangement of flowers and green potted plants on both sides of the door, feeling a little unsure.
His Master Level [Mystical Knowledge] allowed him to read most of the Special Knowledge without any hindrance, but it was still beyond his ability to accurately identify a magic circle.
In the end, he couldn't come up with a definite conclusion, so he looked at the closed door.
The upper side of the door had a glass window that was divided into two by the frame.
It wasn't the kind that could be seen clearly though. It was made of frosted glass with patterns and protrusions. It was thicker than the ones commonly used in bathrooms.
Even though Kieran's Intuition had reached C- Rank, with the glass blocking his vision, he could only faintly see the shadows of people moving around inside the shop.
If he wanted to see the inside of the shop?
Unless he had x-ray vision.
It was then that Kieran suddenly realized that the display of flowers and potted plants on both sides of the window had perfectly blocked the people outside from seeing what was inside.
It was very suitable for a special person's concealment needs.
Kieran commented in his heart before he pushed the door open.
Ding Ding!
The bell behind the door rang when the door was opened.
"Welcome!"
The man, who was watering the plants with a watering can, greeted Kieran as he walked into the flower shop.
The man was dressed in a dark red suit with a white handkerchief in the left breast pocket, revealing a corner of it. His dark brown hair was neatly combed to the back of his head, and the corners of his mouth were curled up as if he was smiling, but his eyes were calm and emotionless.
It could be said that other than the watering can in her hand, her spotless appearance stood out from the rest of the flower shop.
It was obvious that this person was not the original owner of the Celestial Garden, Simones.
"You can call me Carlos. I am here on behalf of the Dark Star Society."
"I thought I would wait for more time!"
"But 2567, you are more decisive than I thought!"
"And I like this personality, so I think we can have a pleasant conversation!"
The other party introduced himself.
Then, the man who called himself Carlos bowed slightly to Kieran and made a gesture of invitation.
Although it was just a simple action, it gave Kieran a familiar feeling.
Starbeck!
Kieran suddenly thought of the cowardly Starbeck.
Carlos had a similar temperament to Starbeck.
However, Carlos's innate strength was enough to leave Starbeck in the dust.
Even though Carlos did not show it, when Kieran faced Carlos, he felt a formless pressure.
It made Kieran uncomfortable.
However, Kieran had already anticipated what would happen, so he did not become afraid.
After a glance at Carlos, Kieran slowly walked into the shop.
After passing through another glass door, Kieran entered a modernized room. A middle-aged man, who was not tall and slightly chubby, was pacing anxiously in the room. He was wearing a checkered shirt and an apron.
The man was stunned when he saw Kieran walk in.
"Simones?"
Kieran took a glance at the dirt on the man's sleeves and pants.
At the same time, he looked at the door on the other side of the room cautiously.
Although the door blocked his view, Kieran was sure that there was someone inside.
The breathing sounds were too obvious.
"It's me!
You must be 2567!
This is great! Where's Nikorei? "
The man said happily. He looked behind Kieran, but all he saw was Carlos walking in slowly.
Simones's face changed immediately.
"Are you disappointed that Nikorei is not here?"
Carlos looked at Simones with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
"Of course!
If Nikorei was here, I would be looking forward to seeing you smile! "
Simones grunted coldly.
"Of course I would smile!
After all, we are not enemies!
Whether it is Nikorei, you, or 2567, we, the Dark Star Society, have no ill intentions. The reason I am here is to ask 2567 some questions! "
Carlos said in a clear voice while maintaining his smile.
As soon as he finished his words, Carlos snapped his fingers.
Pak!
After a clear noise, the door on the other side of the room opened, and a group of people came out with all sorts of items in their hands.
Under Kieran's gaze, a square table appeared in the middle of the room. The table was covered with a white tablecloth and silver plates with lids were placed in an orderly manner on top of the tablecloth. Under the soft light, the plates were glowing brightly, but compared to the aroma coming out from the lids, the brightness seemed to be overshadowed.
"If you don't mind, why don't we talk while we eat?"
Carlos asked, but he had already sat down on the chair his men had brought over.
Simones laughed coldly and sat down as well.
Kieran sat beside Simones.
"Oyster cream soup, honey sauced ham, and fruited veal are my favorites!"
Lasagna and tiramisu, I hope you like them! "
Carlos acted like a host, introducing the dishes for lunch to his guests.
His men acted as waiters, and every time Carlos introduced a dish, they would open the lids. The aroma that came from the gaps between the lids and the plates became even more intense.
The freshness of the oyster cream soup, the sweetness of the honey ham, and the aroma of the fruit steak blended together in an instant, assaulting Kieran's sense of smell.
When the hot cheese from the lasagna and the cold air from the tiramisu collided, a different sweetness appeared.
It was a smooth, yet not disgusting, sweetness that made Kieran's appetite whet.
However, Kieran's rationality told him what he should do next.
He glanced at the food in front of him with a slightly regretful expression, then turned to Carlos.
Simones's eyes never left Carlos from the beginning to the end.
However, Carlos did not show any signs of discomfort under their gazes. He picked up a spoon and poured the oyster cream soup over the honey-glazed ham. After mixing it with the ham's fat, he dipped a knife into the mixed juice and smeared it on the fruit-wood steak.
After that, it was time for him to eat.
"I like the taste of this mixture!"
You guys can give it a try too! "
Carlos said as he ate.
"Tell me why you're here. Don't put on an act anymore!"
Simones said in an unpleasant tone.
"You really don't understand the beauty of food!
What about you, 2567? "
Carlos looked at Kieran.
"If you sit at the same table with the wrong person, no matter how delicious the food is, it will be tasteless. If you force yourself to eat it, it will taste like wax!"
Kieran replied.
"Not a bad way to put it!
No wonder my favorite taste is a little different today! "
Carlos threw his knife and fork down.
Dang!
The metal knife and fork clashed with the porcelain plate.
After a clear noise, Carlos took the napkin from the plate and wiped his mouth.
His eyes darted between Kieran and Simones.
It was like a beast that had not eaten its fill and was choosing its next prey.
The [Fear] notifications kept popping up in Kieran's vision.
However, they all passed the checks without any abnormalities.
After a few seconds of silence, Carlos laughed once again.
"Just kidding!"
Carlos said.
Kieran could tell from the look in Simones' eyes that he was not joking. If he or Simones fell into the [Fear] Mode, something bad would happen to them.
"An organization that isn't too good or too bad. It has its own rules and acts according to them!"
Kieran was curious about what Nikorei had said about the Dark Star Society.
Kieran doubted it.
After all, the Carlos in front of him was filled with the feeling of toying with others and putting on airs. No matter how he looked at it, he didn't seem like a person who had his own rules.
Maybe Carlos was an exception?
Kieran thought.
"I'm sure you know what I'm here for, 2567.
I want to know what happened to you and your friends after they landed on Alcatraz Island.
At the same time, I hope you won't tell anyone else about this.
Of course, Nikorei isn't one of them! "
Carlos said as he gestured to Simones to follow him.
Simones glared at Carlos angrily and then at Kieran. He was escorted to a room on the other side by Carlos' men.
Simones did not resist during the whole process.
He did not give Kieran any more hints.
Because he knew very well that against Carlos, unless Nikorei came personally, no matter what he did, it would be useless.
Kieran knew that as well.
After Simones left, Kieran was ready to speak.
He was prepared to repeat what he had told Nikorei before.
"I..."
However, just as Kieran uttered a single word, his voice stopped abruptly.
A palm had appeared on his shoulder at some point.
A bone-chilling cold spread from the palm to his entire body, as if it was trying to freeze him.
Who was it?
Kieran's heart skipped a beat.
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