"Cheer up." Donningpressed Foster onto a chair, poured a glass of water, and handed it to him. "If you can get rid of this problem, I believe you will receive more favor from your superiors, and your current position will be promoted."
Foster took a sip of water and finally calmed down, but that was only on the surface. His anxious eyes betrayed him as he tried hard to suppress his worry and fear. "Mr. Downing, leave quickly. I don't want to see you being sent to the stake or exiled to the cursed land in the name of a heretic by the Holy See."
Foster was obviously a bit mistaken. Donningpatiently explained, "Dear Foster, I have no intention of murdering that paladin. I assure you."
"Really?"
"In the name of God, I swear."
Foster finally calmed down and muttered, "That Mr. Cybertron came to Goldshire a long time ago. I wanted to tell you, but he always follows me everywhere. I think I made a mistake. If I didn't dislike him, Mr. Cybertron would not be in danger of life."
His maternal complex broke out again.
Donningwas both amused and exasperated. This government clerk was too kind. "Listen to me, Foster. This matter has nothing to do with you. You don't have to feel guilty or sad about it."
"No, this matter has something to do with me. If I didn't inform you through Alice but came to persuade you in person, you should leave. If Cybertron can't find you, he will definitely leave too." Foster murmured in self-reproach.
"Alice didn't come to inform me at all." This was the second time Foster had mentioned Alice to himself. Donningfelt that he should say something to let this kind-hearted man, who could be deceived by anyone, see the true face of that woman and not be framed in the end because of his kindness.
Foster opened his eyes wide and looked at Downing. He was shocked by the fact. He got up and took Downing's hand. "Are you telling the truth?"
"I swear." Downing's tone was unwavering. "I think she not only didn't listen to you and inform me, but also sold this news to that paladin. I met that paladin before."
Foster was deeply hit. His eyes were red as he gritted his teeth, and his face became extremely ugly. "I will go and ask her clearly."
Looking at Foster's somewhat flustered steps due to excessive excitement, Donningshook his head. "I hope your excessive kindness won't harm you."
Foster got the answer he wanted. For this reason, Alice still argued plausibly. "Look, Foster. In your heart, I am not as good as that man. You even shouted at me for that man. I just exchanged his news for some reward. At least this will give us some guarantee for our future planned life. When you are penniless, your friend won't personally bring bread and milk to you. Face the reality. Friendship... it's just a synonym for mutual utilization."
Foster was in great pain and knelt on the ground. "It's not like that. Mr. Donningis a good person. You can't say that about him."
"Well, either choose me or choose him. You can only choose one between us two." Alice showed no sign of remorse. Instead, she issued an ultimatum.
Foster's weakness and timidity hidden under his kindness were vividly manifested at this time. He was weeping uncontrollably. "Alice, please don't do this."
Alice would not back down. Eventually, Foster compromised. "Okay, I won't mention this matter again. Please don't make me make such a difficult choice."
Soon he lay back in Alice's arms again. He exchanged compromise for temporary peace.
But Alice was already planning in her heart how to make a fortune. She didn't want to live a plain life with this weak man. She was completely disappointed in men. If Foster couldn't come up with a single penny, and someone offered her one silver Caesar to make her leave this weak man, she would not hesitate as long as no one offered more. Now Foster could still lie down so calmly only because he still had some value to be exploited.
Foster seemed to know many secrets of that young man named Downing. She had already heard about the injury of the paladin who had been following Foster a few days ago. Considering that she had informed the paladin of the young man's whereabouts last time, maybe the paladin's injury was related to that young man. Perhaps starting from here, she could get some useful information. Alice's finger, like a scallion, stroked Foster's face, and her red lips kissed his face.
"Dear Foster, I heard that the paladin who was pestering you was injured. You must know something about it, right?" Alice's lips rubbed against Foster's ear wantonly as she asked softly.
This time, Foster became vigilant. No matter how stupid a person is, they won't stumble over the same stone twice. He sat up, looking serious. "Alice, I think we should have a good talk."
Alice didn't know what this man who was cowardly in his bones wanted to talk about, but for the sake of money, she sat up straight. "Speak, dear."
"Without Mr. Downing's consent, I revealed the news to you last time. This has deeply hurt my friend. I feel guilty about it. So when we are together, please don't inquire about any information about my friend, including this paladin." Foster still felt that Cybertron's injury was somehow related to him.
Alice pretended to look apologetic at Foster. "You don't have to be like this, dear. I know I did wrong. Now I just want to confirm that your friend is fine. Only then will the distress in my heart lessen."
Foster excitedly sat up and took Alice's hand. "Do you really think so?" Alice, who had been tough before, finally relented. She finally felt guilty for it, which meant that Alice was not a bad girl.
Alice broke free from his hand. "You're hurting me."
Foster was a bit apologetic and looked excited. "I was too excited just now. I'm sorry, Alice."
Alice felt that it was unlikely that Foster would voluntarily tell some information. He was on guard. She had to find another way. She put her head on his chest. "Foster, I know it must be because of the news I revealed that Mr. Cybertron and Mr. Donninghad a conflict, which finally led to Cybertron's injury. If you see your two friends, please convey my apology to them."
Alice changed her strategy. She only needed Foster to confirm whether things were as she guessed. If so, she held Downing's handle. Attacking a paladin was not a light crime. It would not be difficult to extort some money at that time.
Foster lifted Alice's head with both hands and looked into each other's eyes. "Alice, why do you think so? Mr. Donningis not the one who attacked Cybertron. I once thought so too, but I asked him. It wasn't him. He won't deceive me."
"Okay, I think you can leave now. I have to do business." Since Alice couldn't get the answer she wanted, she lost interest and issued an order to leave.
After Foster left, Alice lay alone. This cowardly man could even lie. As an outsider, only Donninghad some feud with that paladin. Otherwise, the paladin wouldn't have specially inquired about Downing's whereabouts. This matter must be as she imagined.
"Smart Alice, here comes the opportunity to make money." Alice showed a money-loving smile. As for what to do next, she already had a complete plan.
Going to extort Downing. At that time, Foster would definitely be dissatisfied. She didn't want this stable money bag to be too disgusted with her for the time being. So she gave up this plan.
Then the only way left was the Holy See. Telling the Holy See in Blot City about this matter would definitely get a lot of money. Someone desecrated the gods and intended to murder a paladin. The crime was not small. Moreover, a paladin was chasing Downing. The young man named Donningmust have some feud with the Holy See. It couldn't be just a simple personal grudge. Just his whereabouts should be worth a lot of money to the Holy See.
Alice first asked for leave from her boss on the grounds that she had an infectious disease. The local medical level in the town was not enough. She had to go to Blot City.
The boss wouldn't refuse for this kind of thing. He didn't want guests to come and say that their girl had a venereal disease. That would ruin the business. "Go quickly, Alice. If you don't have enough money, I can advance you part of your salary."
After leaving Goldshire, she got on a carriage. And she didn't pay even a single Caesar for the fare. She just had sex with the driver once in the carriage.
In the church of Blot City, Altoit was restless. There was still no accurate news about Cybertron. According to Turan's usual speed, he should have received the news of the target's death by now. This time it was abnormal.
After seeing off several believers, Altoit saw the crow circling and landing at the entrance of the Holy See. He became excited. That was Turan sending a message.
He caught the crow and took down the note on it. There was not a single word. To avoid being discovered, they had always used magic potion for communication. Golden light flowed from Altoit's fingertip, and the handwriting on the note appeared.
"DamnAltoit, you've killed me. The paladin is already dead, but someone saw that thing secretly. I have to leave and hide in a safe place. During this time, we'd better not have any correspondence or meet. You'd better let this matter settle down."
Signed Altoit...
Someone saw Altoit kill Cybertron. This was like a bolt from the blue. If someone spread this matter, Turan would become a wanted criminal of the Holy See. After Turan was captured, he would definitely confess himself.
He hurriedly tore the note into pieces and put it in his mouth and chewed it. Thinking about how to end this matter if it was exposed. Turan must disappear. But the cunning Turan would definitely not be willing to see him now. Otherwise, he wouldn't choose to hide.
Sweat on Altoit's head dripped onto the church floor. He paced back and forth in the church, thinking about how to end this matter.