The red moon returns

Chapter 324 The second red moon memory

It was after five in the afternoon when Lynch returned to Charles Square.

He didn't stop thinking all the way.

The old principal's last words made Lynch finally confirm that Black Spider was not bluffing, and that he had really done something to make things irreversible.

The door to destruction has been opened.

But what exactly did I do? What does destruction mean?
Lynch couldn't think of an answer.

He even sorted out everything he had done for more than forty days under the explicit or covert guidance and coercion of the League of Shadows, from waking up for the first time to escape the fate of sacrifices and making enemies with the Ancient Flickers, to using the Abyss Webweaver to attack Shattering the Ancient Flicker successfully opened the road to immortality, and then worked with Miss Valente to defeat the Ghoul King Mordiggian, and finally broke the door between illusion and reality to sneak back to the living world.

Indeed, during this period of time, I felt like I was living in a big invisible net, and every move seemed to be guided and arranged by someone. But if you think about it specifically, apart from living a very fulfilling life and lying in bed half of the time to recuperate, , everything he did was the right thing, and he probably didn’t do anything wrong.

Forget it, don't wait any longer, go see Howard tomorrow, maybe you can get some clues from him.

It's a long shot, but at least give it a try.

"Good evening, Mr. Detective, your look is really unique today."

The familiar laughter called back Lin Qi's attention, and he realized that he was walking in a crowded square, covered with a red sunset.

The teasing from the landlady finally made my cold heart feel a little warmer.

This is life here...

Newsboys chasing and laughing in the street, housewives hanging around stalls with baskets, street vendors shouting hard and loud, groups of female factory workers laughing and joking, people in the crowd sneaking around and staring at people's pockets...

roll.

Kicked away a blind thief, idiot, you didn't ask me, since I moved here, when have I ever been able to spare an extra penny?
It's my idea. I think you don't want to open today.

Straightening his tie and coughing to cover up his rude behavior, Lynch showed a handsome smile, took off his hat and bowed to Mrs. Maggie who was carrying a basket to buy groceries, elegantly like a Rand gentleman.

Of course, it would be more like it if you don't get dirt all over your body when you do the movements.

"Are you really doing something dangerous again to make yourself like this?"

The blond and blue-eyed landlady wrinkled her nose and said angrily while patting Lynch's clothes as usual. However, after just two pats, she noticed that the people around her looked at her a little strangely and their faces turned slightly red, so she immediately stopped.

"No, no, it's not dangerous. It's just that a house collapsed and I was buried underneath. Someone just dug me out."

"what?"

"No, no, no, it's nothing, hahaha, it's just a joke..."

"Hey, have you heard? A building of Lilia Girls' Middle School collapsed just now. It is said that some people died."

The timely appearance of a passerby caused the two of them to fall into silence at the same time, and a strange look gradually appeared on the landlady's beautiful face.

"You actually..." Mrs. Maggie looked at Lynch with disbelief, "You entered a girls' school?"

"Huh?" Madam, is there something wrong with your focus?

"Pfft, I'm just kidding. You're standing in front of me. Of course, you don't have to worry. But don't go to that kind of place next time. It's too dangerous."

As he said that, he put the basket in Lynch's hand:

"I'm going to buy some more things. Just wait for me. When I get back, quickly change your clothes and I'll help you clean up."

"Then, madam, it's up to you."

It was just a daily routine, nothing to be polite about. Lynch carried the basket and followed Mrs. Maggie like a knight protecting a lady, walking through Charles Square.

As for the dirt on the clothes? We are all acquaintances here, so don’t worry about this little thing.

"Oh, isn't this Mr. Detective? You haven't had any business for a long time. Have you gone to the construction site to find work? It's hard work. I just have a little bit of black bread left today, so I'll give it to you." "Thank you, Mrs. Sterling. It’s a good intention, but forget it, other people’s brown bread is made with wheat rind inside, and yours is made with wheat rind inside. I have bad teeth and can’t afford it.”

"Hahaha, then Mr. Detective, come to my place to take a look at this. It is the best quality brush in the whole Rhineland. It is most suitable for cleaning your clothes. It is guaranteed to be cleaned quickly and well."

"Don't be kidding, Mr. Jeff, it's not like I haven't tried the quality of the stuff at your grocery store. I bought a lighter last time and it broke every three days. I just moved here and was deceived by you this time. I won't be fooled."

"Shhhh, don't be so loud, it's not good for others to hear..."

"Who here doesn't know about you, why do you still need to listen? And you, detective, please stay away and don't come over. I won't do your business. It was you last time who had to talk to me when buying chickpeas. The beans are not round enough, so I gave them half the price. Have you ever seen round chickpeas? Get out of here!”

Uh, no? Forget it, it’s embarrassing to have so many monsters on me, otherwise I’d better go home first.

The people in this market are so unfriendly, I hope you won't be able to sell anything today.

Lynch cursed angrily behind the landlady's twitching shoulders, but he was quickly beaten out kindly by the vendors who heard him.

Until she got home, the landlady was still smiling, with her swaying collar revealing...

Ahem, nothing was revealed.

Lin Qi looked away awkwardly and closed the door for the landlady with reddish cheeks.

Little Martha was not there. She used Lynch as an excuse to skip class for a long time in the morning and watched a good show. Then in the afternoon, at Lynch's reminder, she was driven to school by Mrs. Maggie.

It's probably going to be another epic battle after coming back, but who cares, there's a price to pay for watching the excitement.

So, madam, you don’t want little Martha to skip classes, so I’ll leave the clothes to you.

Talking to himself for fun, he hung up his formal clothes and top hat, put on his light home pajamas, and listened to the clanking sound of Mrs. Maggie tidying up downstairs. Lin Qi smiled and sighed again.

This is life. In order to keep this life, you must continue to work hard. I don’t care what conspiracy you have. Even if you really open the door to destruction, I will close it how you opened it.

Picking up his pipe habitually, Lin Qi stood in front of the noteboard, preparing to sort out his actions again. However, just as he stood still, he heard the sound of sorting downstairs suddenly stop.

Then Mrs. Maggie screamed.

Lin Qi's face darkened, he immediately activated the enhancement of Death Coil, picked up his cane and rushed downstairs.

Fortunately, the landlady just stood at the door of the kitchen, staring blankly at the kitchen. The things she bought were scattered all over the floor. Lynch rushed over and protected her behind him, and then...

grass.

The kitchen looked like it had been robbed, and was in a mess, but that was not the point.

The key point is that a black cat is lying on the counter, holding a small piece of smoked fish that was dug out from somewhere, lazily lying on it, and taking a lick from time to time.

Dark as a briquette, this damn cat Lynch knew so well.

It was Countess Hathaway's black cat.

It seemed like it was a farce. Lynch lowered his guard, but... he actually acted secretly. You damn stupid cat. Since you've already taken your place, don't blame us for adding extra food tonight.

Lin Qi looked at the kitchen knife aside and smiled ferociously at the black cat.

Unfortunately, the black cat just flicked its tail and glanced at him lazily. Then it picked up a small bag from the side, tossed its head and threw it towards Lin Qi.

What the hell are you a cat?

However, a sense of familiarity hit him, and Lin Qi grabbed the bag without even thinking.

At the moment of contact, an ancient memory flooded into my mind.

Memories from Crimson Moon.

(End of this chapter)