34. Andris
It's early morning, I just came back from the hills, and I still can't calm my heart. I couldn't sleep and had to try to calm down and write down what had just happened.
I had been sleeping in the afternoon, and at dinner, I told the Whites that I was looking for something in Elbert County, so I might disturb them for a while. I emphasized that I could pay the fee, but was again turned down by Mrs. White. Both she and Chibwin welcomed my harassment, but Mr. White's expression was stiff and unpleasant, and he looked at me, grabbed his pipe, and took a sharp puff, with a look that struck me as unbelievable.
That's not unwelcome, but something else. Like... yes, like the loyal guards of the Royal Guard to the palace - never allow others to violate it!
Maybe I'm overthinking it.
Mr. White's restaurant remained open late into the night, and Chibwin followed his father to the restaurant because the interest of the tourists was still unabated.
Mrs. White and I chatted for a while in the living room and fell asleep. After she returned to the room, I went to Stonehenge. There were still tourists there. I ordered an iced drink at the cafe next to me and stayed until half-past midnight. Hours.
I feel my stomach cramping, I've gotten used to it before, and the reason I can still feel it now is that a dark-skinned woman who claimed to be a witch took advantage of it for me.
"Ominous! Does your stomach hurt?" She looked at me with pity.
I nodded at her.
She said to me in a dialect with an unknown regional accent: "Your face is not good-looking and your stomach hurts again. There must be ghosts haunting you."
What kind of nonsense is this! Looking at her serious expression, I couldn't help laughing for a while, I wanted to wave my hand to tell her to leave, but she immediately said: "Girl, you have forgotten your bloodline, what you have experienced made you resolutely give up everything and go to another Life. Girl, as a witch stationed at Stonehenge, I must persuade you to return to your original world. You should yearn for the light and forget your resentment, inferiority, cowardice, and anger!"
"I'm afraid I'm not in any trouble." I started to get a little annoyed at her, and quickly withdrew the smile on my lips, and gave her seven dollars at random from my pocket.
But the woman returned the money: "Seven is a beautiful number, but I can't accept it, girl, the trouble has always been there, but I haven't stood in front of you, you should listen to me..."
I ignored her, beckoned the waiter to pay the bill, slapped the money on the corner of the table, and wrapped my shawl tightly into the night.
When I went out, I still had lingering fears because my stomach started to hurt again, but I didn't believe what the woman said at all. It's normal to have a stomachache, and it's normal to be pale because of the stomachache. How could it be related to ghosts? Woolen cloth?
I frowned and swore that I would take revenge when I met this kind of person again!
When midnight came, the people on the other side of the hill finally left, and several shops and restaurants around, including Mr. White's, went out and closed their doors. I approached Stonehenge and squatted down to touch the ground. A few weeds were growing there, but most of the ground was bare due to too many tourists. With more and more tourists, I am afraid that the grazing acre was allowed to go past. People will not come here to graze!
The ground was so hard that I tried to dig a few times with the tip of the key and it was difficult to dig.
Even if you start digging now, you will not be able to dig under the foundation within a few hours. That's exactly what I've thought of, so I didn't bring a digging tool.
Should I give up?
The holy artifact instructed by Ferrol to go up, the holy book of immortal blood will appear at the Zhongfang Antiques Auction in Beijing, China on March 7. Today is February 24th, and I have to go to Beijing to find the auction organizer by March 7th, which is much easier than digging soil. With Thomas as the backing, I never have to worry about such trivial matters as money.
I secretly decided that by then, no matter how many competitors there were, I would not hesitate to increase the price and vow to get it.
However, now I want to give up the sacred artifact buried under the earth, I really can't give up.
I stood for a long time on the hill of Stonehenge against the wind, when I suddenly heard the voice of Chindwin.
"what are you doing?"
"What are you doing?" I asked him back, not very happy about his presence, God knows what I was thinking, look, I was irritable, and he came. Impatient, I frowned.
I glanced at him coldly, then felt that this was not right for a while, so I made up an excuse and said, "I want to see the North Star." Then I forced myself into a faint smile.
Chindwin didn't understand why I looked like he was flipping a book, but he was more nervous. I saw him shrug and say, "Yes... yes, you can see the North Star at any time, but it should be clearer at night... more beautiful!" After he finished speaking, he walked over to me, pointed to the small hole in the stone in the middle of Stonehenge, and said, "Here, look at this...you try!" let me.
I couldn't shirk it, so I stood at the position he said, and looked over according to the method he said, and I did see the North Star. However, I quickly looked away because I had no interest in the North Star.
"See?" Chindwin asked.
"Well, yes, I saw it!" I replied, meeting Chibwin's eyes.
It seems that when a man and a woman are alone together, there will always be an awkward atmosphere, but now, the atmosphere has changed inexplicably.
"Cough cough..." Queen coughed a few times, trying to ease the atmosphere, but it made the embarrassment worse.
I couldn't stand the sight and turned to look at the North Star again, already distraught. I breathed softly, only to hear a big buzzing in my head. It was so quiet on the mound as if only the sound of the wind was left.
After I figured out how to deal with the next thing, I looked away from the North Star without looking at it and said, "I'm tired, let's go!"
Chindwin said nothing and followed me down the hill. On the way home, we didn't say a word.
Why don't you even have the courage to speak? Also, my heart was beating wildly. The appearance of Chibwin always pops into my mind unexpectedly. Just now, upon returning to this temporary residence, Chibwin said "good night" to me, and my face was a little hot—or maybe because the room temperature was too high—I hope so.
All right. I have to go to bed, let me figure out what to do with this damn Stonehenge.
A good night's sleep, the dream gave me a hint. I thought of a good way to find the magic bracelet.
Let me tell you about my dream-
A group of wizards lit a bonfire on the Stonehenge hill, and held a grand ceremony around it, either praying for blessings or exorcising ghosts. The leading wizard stood on the square platform and recited the scriptures. At this time, the canvas on the square platform was suddenly lifted, and I saw a person hiding under the square platform...
This kind of ceremony reminded me of the rain prayer ceremony in Tibet. After waking up, I was thinking about why there are such Chinese-style elements on Stonehenge. Suddenly, I was inspired and came up with a bold method.
Since there are so many people, why not turn the disadvantage into an advantage and dig the hills while the chaos is in progress? Since it is necessary to hide people's eyes and ears, it is completely possible to dig in a small area. And the secret is naturally under the square. In theory, this works. Practically speaking, it is not impossible. Money can make a ghost run the mill, do I still need to worry about someone obstructing the ceremony?
35. Chibwin
When I got back to my room, my father was waiting for me.
He asked me what Joe was doing, and I don't know why he asked that question, but I told him Joe wanted to see the North Star at night, and he wouldn't believe it.
"That young lady of unknown origin, keep an eye on her and tell her to leave Stonehenge earlier!" His father's original words were like this.
"I don't understand, what happened to her?"
"You don't have to know! I have to stop her!"
This strange conversation left me confused, but no matter how much I asked, my father would not say a word.
The Elbert Journal
Approved by the county officials, on the evening of February 28, several wizards from Latin America will hold a settlement ceremony at Stonehenge. This is the first time such a ceremony has been held in this county. Thank you for your visit and support.
At that time, the ceremony will be held for two days and one night. The Roma will chant scriptures to pray for Elbert County, the Indians will dance the original dance from South America, and the bonfire carnival at night will be even more exciting. There are no restrictions on those who participate in the party carnival, whether it is a citizen or a tourist, you can come, put on a mask or make-up, this is a carnival belonging to Stonehenge!
Most of the residents of Elbert are very supportive of the ceremony, and many young people expressed that they will participate in the bonfire carnival.
"This ceremony, which combines various elements, is worth remembering. It effectively consolidated the friendly exchanges between the county and other counties, cities and even other countries." The above are the county governor's comments on the ceremony.
Elbert County welcomed a large number of foreign tourists, and the protagonists of the ceremony - Gypsies from Southeast Europe and Indians from South America, their dress attracted many tourists. Many tourists traveling with tour groups even chose to stay in the county alone for the ceremony on the 28th. Joe said she wanted to attend the ceremony here as well, and she admitted that it was an honor to have the first wizarding ceremony in Elbert County. I think it's even more of an honor for me, and Joe promised me that he would go with me. All right! I have to admit, this girl attracted me.
What bothers me so much is that Joe is from a big city, born in Asia, and lives in a well-known European city, while I am squatting in this small county and don't seem to have an advantage in pursuing her.
OMG! I remember I never hesitated like this before, but Joe, she's different from other girls, it's a very strange feeling, there's an aura all over here that doesn't reject people a thousand miles away, or a moment It attracts people like a magnet, but like a well-trained queen, people want to get close, but they have to die under her solemn gaze.
Since I met Joe at Stonehenge a few nights ago, we seem to be closer than ever. I often invite her to sit in the dining room, and she seems to be very interested in Stonehenge, sometimes staring at Stonehenge all afternoon. I will take advantage of this time to look at her silhouette. I couldn't see her clearly in the backlight. I even moved a place to clean the dishes on purpose. Her face was pale from time to time as if she was still a little sick. When I asked her, she just smiled and shook her head.
Father is very strange these days. He always takes out his pistol and wipes it. My family was on vacation in New York, and my father got a gun license at that time - I don't know how he cleared the relationship. I've never seen him take out his pistol he hasn't taken it out since he got home from New York, he locked it in the safe and wouldn't let me and my mother move. So seeing him clean the gun every day, we all felt like he was about to pull the trigger the next second, which worried my mother and me.
36. Andris
Letter from Thomas
Dear Andris Jo:
My daughter, your guess is right.
The "beast wounding" incident that originated from the Brazilian coffee plantation was caused by the alienated human beast or blood race caused by the Tears and Poison Bottle.
The wounding incident has affected the whole of South America and North America. I even heard that these alienated humans and beasts are from Fortaleza, Natal, Branco Point, Maceio, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, etc. The port of the coastal city has relocated to the battlefield, across the Atlantic Ocean, and marched into Europe and Africa!
On several occasions, Ascension Islanders found stranded boats with dead crew members inside and empty. Since then, people on the island have also been bitten by wild animals. Therefore, Camarilla strongly urged the red race to withdraw the petition, and not only that but also asked them to fight side by side with the blood race - how ironic, the former enemy has become a comrade-in-arms!
I was assigned to track down the culprit in Brazil. Because of the importance of the matter, almost all the blood of Camarilla was dispatched, including the chief justice and the elders. Everyone is desperate to find this holy artifact, so I am proud to be your father, others want to see the holy artifact, and you, my daughter, already possess six holy artifacts. I don't have the slightest interest in their origin, all I know and hope you care about is that they are yours now, and as long as you protect them, they will always be yours.
However, I have to warn you, don't get carried away by the joy, things that are easy to get are often dangerous. This doesn't mean I'm doubting your ability, just, Joe, you have to calm down and think rationally, some vampires may be looking for something they haven't gotten for centuries, why are you getting it so easily? Vampire Hallows are not dishes sold in restaurants, they are not ordinary things. A vampire can see the sacred artifact once in his life, just like being favored by Satan. However, not only are you not a vampire, but you are still younger than your peers, and you are less involved in the world. I was happy for you and worried for you when you told me that you easily acquired six holy artifacts this month.
If you are willing to come back sooner, the Thomas family welcomes you. If you insist on continuing to find the Holy Artifact of the Blood Race, I will not stop you.
Joe, be careful. You don't have to tell me where you are, because the last time we met I had a locating device on my war coat secretly. Forgive me, I'm just worried about your safety!
your Robert Thomas
After a few days of negotiating with the Elbert officials, they finally allowed me to perform the ceremony at Stonehenge, and I dispatched a group of wizards—as many as I wanted. To prolong the ceremony, I was going to have a bonfire party after the ceremony, so I hired a group of Indians from South America and a group of Gypsies from Romania. As long as there is money to pay, no one will refuse, not to mention that I only ask them to dance, beat the drums, and enhance the atmosphere of the party.
However, the real "protagonists" are still Chinese tomb robbers.
Dragon is a friend of mine in China, and he is a tomb robber. He has such a dramatic name not only because he is Manchu, but also because he claims to be related to Dorgon. However, I have always been skeptical about his remarks.
When I picked up the plane at the Georgia airport, I was surprised and asked him: "Have you got your passport? And is there no problem with the visa?" You know, when he applied for an ID card in China, he was rejected due to the "specialized name" handle. He has always been a low-key person - because he is a tomb robber - so he didn't sue for it, and simply left it behind. In his opinion, you can live well without such a thing as an ID card.
I've also always believed that he was no different from the corpse in the tomb - not to be exposed in broad daylight.
Dragon wore a pair of sunglasses and dragged his suitcase to me. To my almost joking question, his answer was: "They have no reason to refuse the application, I have the right to name, if it wasn't for you, I can't put so much effort into it."
"I admire you, you can go abroad in just a few days?" I said.
He raised his brows: "No, you're so powerful, let me think about it, how old are you?" he asked.
"nineteen."
"Why is it still the same height as the last time we met." He teased and patted my head, "Running all over the world, it's much better than me, who lives in a tomb!"
I just smiled and didn't answer him.
After getting into the taxi, we discussed the plan in detail. I know that grave robber have a trick - digging tunnels, which is very helpful to me. I told Dorgon that if he could help me get the magic bracelet under the foundation, I would pay him $200,000. He looked at me in disbelief when he made the offer, as if not believing that I would offer it so cheerfully.
"Don't be surprised!" I told him with a smile.
He pursed his lips and frowned into a "Chuan" shape: "Let's not mention why that thing is worth so much money, I remember before..."
"Don't mention the past!" I almost shouted this sentence, and even the driver was startled, but Dorgon and I spoke Chinese, he just glanced at us and ignored it.
"You still care..." Dorgon stroked his temples, "I don't charge you, but I will help you."
"No need," I said coldly. "It's right to pay a certain amount of money for doing things."
"Ha!" Dorgon laughed dryly, "Don't be stubborn like a child. You should grow up, I mean psychology."
I glared at him: "I'm not joking with you! Also, take off your sunglasses as soon as possible."
Dorgon obediently took off his sunglasses, revealing his black eyes like lacquer, forming a complete Chinese face with a square yellow complexion.
"How is it, handsome?"
I impatiently handed over the photo and introduction of Stonehenge: "Look at it!" I leaned over to him, pointed to the hill, and said, "There is what I want under the foundation." I found the photo of the magic bracelet. It was a somewhat terrifying-looking bracelet with a skull engraved in the center, and wings-like things extended from the skull to both sides. It was fixed on a wide bracelet with patterns like leaf veins on the bracelet.
Dorgon probably also read the text introduction below, and couldn't help frowning: "Are you sure you want to dig it out?"
"Why not?" I asked back.
"Didn't you see it?" He pointed to the document and read, "Whenever the magic bracelet appears, a large-scale plague will be set off."
"Humph!" I understood what he meant, snorted coldly, and looked at him with some disdain, "Do you believe it?"
"Faith," he looked at me seriously, "since this thing exists underground, it has the meaning of its existence underground..."
"You said that, why are you still robbing tombs, it's better to let the treasures stay underground forever." I retorted him like this.
"You don't think..."
His words were interrupted by me immediately.
"Will you help?" My eyes hit him directly as if he didn't agree and would strip him alive.
Dorgon coughed lightly and shook his hand helplessly: "Okay. I'll help you this time."
I booked the Elbert County hotel a few days earlier, so Dorgon didn't have the trouble of having anywhere to live when I first arrived, and I didn't move out of the Whites because of Chibwin's retention.
Even though I knew the tomb robber's outfit was unusual, I was really surprised when he opened the suitcase.
The most striking thing in his box was a shovel, narrow, half-moon in profile, and sharp. If I remember correctly, it should be called "Luoyang Shovel". It is convenient for grave robbers to dig the soil with it, and even the roots of trees are cut off. In addition, there is a rope and an ax, as well as his clothing.
"That's all? Is it enough?" I asked him.
"I'm going to dig a hole, not a stick, so I can't bring a bomb, right?" Dragon packed his clothes and asked, "When will I go?"
"Tomorrow. But tonight when you set up the stage, you have to go there, hide and dig under the square stage, you have to prepare food and water, and the ceremony will be held for two days and one night."
Dragon made an "OK" gesture, then fell on the bed and started to sleep.
I looked at the contents of his suitcase and sighed, "I don't know how you got through the airport security check!"
Dragon smiled and said, "Secret."
Speaking of security, I have to add that I have never been stopped for carrying a handgun while going through security at the airport. My pistol didn't even exist on the security screen. I'm curious where the hell Daniel got this weird pistol. I'm sure he's no ordinary man.
Mr. White has been very unusual lately. He always looks at me while eating, but doesn't speak. That look is extremely annoying, like the look of a policeman looking at a suspect. I asked Chibwin about it, and he also thinks his father is not normal lately. I vaguely feel that this is not a good thing, there must be a hidden meaning.
letter to brazil
Dear Father:
I was delighted to hear that the Reds had withdrawn their lawsuit, and I was delighted to know that the beast-wounding incident on the Brazilian plantation finally made new progress, and I will be waiting for your good news from afar.
I will also pay special attention to your reminder, and be extra cautious when looking for the holy artifact. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to reply to your letter, and for showing such concern for me. Thanks to the great kindness, I cannot return it in return.
I've been in Elbert County for a few days, and I've only made some progress recently, and I'm sure I'll harvest another holy artifact soon.
Father, as you know, I have a friend who is Chinese and his name is Dorgon. This time I asked him to help with the excavation of the magic bracelet. The magic bracelet was buried under a certain hill in Elter County, Georgia because the place is a tourist hotspot, so I held a ceremony and asked the tomb robber to dig in the chaos, but what I am most worried about is that even if he It's my old friend, because of past events, I don't know if I should let go of his guard completely. After all, he was also that person's friend.
Ask my father to decide for me, should he be my partner?
your anris joe
all the best. Dorgon was hiding under the square last night, and he must be working now. The ceremony started at three in the morning. Gypsies chanted incantations and danced, and I was told that they were praying to the god of the wilderness, but I didn't understand or understand. I thought maybe they were speaking the local Romanian language.
When the sun was rising, I received a text message from Dorgon. He had already dug seven meters into the ground. To my disappointment, there was still no sign of the magic bracelet. It is not surprising that the Stonehenge project is so huge that it caused a sensation when it was built, and it is so popular until now. It can be seen that the builders spent a lot of effort here. Since the builders want it to stay here forever, the foundation is No matter how deep it is, is only natural.
Many people were watching the ceremony, mostly tourists from all over the world. From the words of several tourists, I knew that they were all looking forward to the bonfire party at night. So am I.