In a sense, the secret level of the book code created by Connor was almost the same as that of Kalik's paper. In fact, it might even be slightly higher than that of Kalik's paper. After all, Kalik's paper used alchemy spells, so it was possible for it to be discovered by a high-level alchemist. However, the biggest difference between Kalik's paper and the book code was the cost!
Every time a piece of Kalik's paper was refined, countless materials were required, and Master Alchemist Kalik had to spend a lot of time on it. On the other hand, the cost of the book code was just a random book. The difference in cost was like heaven and earth. In Martina's eyes, there was no doubt that the book code created by Connor was simply a genius idea.
Thinking of this, Martina couldn't help but shake her head in melancholy. Even though Connor Ferguson was now her enemy, Martina had always admired Connor. In her eyes, Connor had all the characteristics of a Dark Wizard. He was bold, meticulous, ruthless, and cunning. However, it was a pity that such a person was standing on the opposite side of her …
Although Connor Ferguson was Professor's student, he was someone that Professor wanted to kill. Old Victor was now their common enemy. According to the perspective of an enemy's enemy was a friend, Connor and Martina were undoubtedly a pair of natural allies. However, what made Martina feel regretful was that in order to survive the joint attack of Connor and Marguerite in Zach's textile factory, she didn't hesitate to tell Connor and Marguerite her biggest secret, which was that she was a spy for the king's faction.
This was obviously unacceptable to Martina who had always believed that she should be in charge of her own fate. Moreover, regardless of whether it was Martina or the king's faction behind her, killing Old Victor didn't mean the end. Martina would continue to lurk in Professor's faction. Therefore, no matter how she looked at it, Connor and Marguerite who knew her true identity were the biggest hidden danger!
Martina stopped feeling melancholy, and the light on Kalik's paper also stopped shining, revealing the real message on it. Martina's eyes lit up when she saw the real message that Kalik's faction wanted to pass on. A faint smile appeared on her cold face. Obviously, the message that Kalik's faction wanted to pass on to Martina was very good news.
Seeing the smile on Martina's face after reading the message, Stroman, who had been standing silently beside Martina, couldn't help but feel curious. What kind of good news was this? However, he was still very rational. He knew that the message passed on Kalik's paper wasn't something that a person of his status should know. Therefore, he tried his best to suppress his emotions and didn't show his curiosity.
A faint blue flame appeared on Martina's jade-like fingertips as she burned the Kalik's paper into ashes. Then, she pondered for a moment and said to Stroman, "It's not safe outside. Old Victor is looking for me. The Sabitz brothers will arrive in Loen in five days. Before that, Stroman, you can find a room on the first floor of Semedo Mansion and stay there. This place is too close to Old Victor's Oyar Noodle Factory. Stroman, you'll be a big target if you frequently enter and leave Semedo Mansion. It's too dangerous!"
Even though Martina said that she was thinking about his safety, and what she said seemed reasonable, Stroman's thick eyebrows immediately furrowed when he heard that Martina wanted him to stay in Semedo Mansion for the time being. He also felt a little unhappy. However, the most important thing was that Martina was far stronger than him. After all, he couldn't win against her. Even if he expressed his unwillingness, he could only follow Martina's wishes and stay here. The difference was that one was coercion, while the other was negotiation. Therefore, there was no other way. The aggrieved Stroman could only thank Martina and say, "Thank you very much!"
"Stroman, you've helped me so much. This is just a small matter that I should do! You're welcome! " Martina waved her hand and said with a meaningful smile. Even though Stroman concealed his unhappiness very well and didn't show it on his face, Martina still noticed it.
Martina was very clear that Old Victor hadn't discovered Semedo Mansion yet. However, in the next five days before her reinforcements arrived in Loen, Old Victor might discover it at any time. There was a possibility that she was playing a "blind spot" with him. Therefore, when she asked Stroman to stay for the time being, it was obvious that Stroman wasn't willing to bear this risk with her. However, in the face of her powerful strength, Stroman could only choose to compromise and hide his anger in his heart.
However, Martina didn't care about Stroman's unhappiness. To Martina, Stroman was just a tool that provided her with alchemy tools and bore the risk of being discovered by Professor. His happiness and anger were of no value to Martina. Between Stroman's unhappiness and increasing the risk of her being discovered, Martina decisively chose the latter without hesitation.
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"Why hasn't this person come out after going in for more than two hours?" Looking at the mansion not far away, Connor, who was hiding in the woods, took out his pocket watch. He looked at the time and thought to himself, "What's the matter?"
Two hours ago, Connor saw a well-dressed middle-aged man enter Semedo Mansion with his own eyes. This middle-aged man's behavior immediately attracted Connor's attention. After all, if there wasn't anything wrong with him, who would look behind him vigilantly to see if anyone was paying attention to him before entering the door?
The middle-aged man's action made Connor, who already thought that Martina was hiding in Semedo Mansion, even more suspicious of Semedo Mansion. Just as Connor was looking at Semedo Mansion with increasing suspicion in his heart, he heard the crisp chirp of a Thorn Bird.
The Bramble Bird was the city bird of Loen, and it was also the largest bird population in Loen. According to an incomplete estimate, there were more than a hundred thousand Bramble Birds in Loen's urban area. Furthermore, they were very active during this season. It could be said that the entire Loen City was shrouded in the cries of the Bramble Birds. However, upon hearing the seemingly ordinary cry of the Bramble Bird, Connor, who was hiding in the forest, had a glint flash in his eyes as he quietly retreated from the forest.
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