"... No one thought that we had already lost a companion when we didn't even see the shadow of the criminal. But fortunately, we later discovered that Kroger was only seriously injured at the time. Although he had to be sent to hospital He went to the Magic Medical Center for treatment of his injuries, but his life was not in danger—the Shitabe tribesman actually kept his hand! Even... It was precisely because of this that during the chaotic and crazy case investigation that year, Ke Roger was also lucky enough to be one of the last five survivors."
The series of encounters in the Nashtabe tribe's underground caves ten years ago were truly shocking to John. Looking back on them to this day, he is still quite frightened. This can be seen just by looking at the various expressions he showed during the narration process.
However, as he spoke, he quickly recalled the thrilling experience of meeting the Shitabe tribe underground, and returned the topic to the follow-up investigation of that case. It can be seen that in John's view now, even that experience was completely incomparable to the subsequent development of the situation in terms of horror.
"Did you meet the person in charge of the Shitabe tribe later?" Ron had just been listening in rapt attention. Now seeing that John only mentioned the situation of the Auror deputy captain Kroger, he couldn't help but ask another question. .
When John heard this, he nodded slightly.
"Yes, we finally met - in fact, we learned afterwards that the biggest taboo for the Shitabe people is 'lie'. As long as we always remember to be honest with each other, even when we meet the most difficult to communicate with the juvenile people among them, , and usually there won’t be any trouble.”
After adding such a simple sentence, he continued:
"Not only that, but after meeting the Shitabe elders who lived deep in the cave, we got the clues we wanted very smoothly and quickly! Guess what? The distance between us and Brooks is, in fact, It’s much closer than we thought!”
…
When John and the rest of the group were in the ancient cave, asking the Shitabe tribe for clues about the people involved in the case, especially Tia and Brooks, not to mention Tia, at least Brooks had just emerged from that extremely complicated story. Leave in the underground cave.
Yes, with the Shitabe boy who was willing to lead the way.
"Actually, Shitabei like me who is not yet an adult is not allowed to leave the ancestral land. But this time the situation is a little different - usually we Shitabei will not interfere with your wizards' affairs, but I think Brooks and I can Become friends! So this time, I am willing to help you once, in my own name... Yopat also agreed. "
After leaving the cave and returning to the surface, Brooks discovered that the Shitabe boy, who seemed a little cold and taciturn at first, was actually quite willing to talk to him.
Unfortunately, it is said that the Shitabe people are not given names until they actually enter adulthood, which makes Brooks somewhat uncomfortable. Even though he really wanted to make friends with a foreigner of the same age who was willing to help him, every time he wanted to speak he didn't know how to properly address him.
As they walked side by side, Brooks was silent for a long time before finally speaking:
"Uh... Anyway, I have to thank you first for being willing to come out and find Tia with me."
"You're welcome," the brown-skinned boy beside him nodded calmly, "Yumkash has already told us the approximate location of 'Your Tia'. It's not difficult to find her. But before that, I have a question. I want to ask you..."
"No, no, how could it be 'my' Tia? I just..." Brooks suddenly became incoherent when he heard what the other party said, "Then... uh, no, what do you want to ask me?"
"Well," the other party paused again, then suddenly stopped, and turned his head to look at Brooks seriously. "This question is a bit difficult, but it is very important to me. Brooks, are you My friend, so please tell me seriously - do you hope to mate with the female wizard named 'Tia' in the future? What kind of feeling does that feel like?"
"Pfft, cough, cough... What, what, fuck, fuck... Huh? Ahem... What are you talking about?"
Feeling the sudden chaotic emotions in Brooks's shallow consciousness, the Shtabe boy frowned and took a half step back to stay away from the other party.
"Forget it," he scratched his damp, curled hair and said calmly, "Just pretend I didn't ask! I'm sorry, it was my question that confused you."
After that, he turned around again, spread his legs, and continued walking along this deserted dark alley. Behind him, Brooks, who was standing under the dim streetlight, was confused for a long time before finally regaining consciousness and hurriedly chased after the opponent's gradually shrinking back.
No matter what, all we have to do now is find Tia first, and let’s put all other thoughts aside! As for why the other party suddenly thought of asking such a question just now, Brooks naturally didn't think about it anymore.
And it must be said that the Shitabe tribe's ability to find people is really as good as what the book says... no, maybe even stronger! After that, the other party took Brooks all the way to the witnessing location provided by the other party's compatriots, and then followed some traces that were difficult for Brooks to understand, but led him without any hesitation. Arriving at a monastery.
"It's right here," the boy said, sticking out his tongue as before, as if licking something in the air, then smacking his lips and whispering, "It can't be wrong."
Beside him, Brooks looked at the other person with a confused look on his face, but he did not express any doubts about his judgment. After nodding slightly, he turned his head and looked at the monastery door in front of him again.
The main entrance of the monastery is wide open, and the flames of the two braziers on the wall are dancing gently, exuding soft brilliance and just enough heat to make people feel warm, as if to announce their welcome to everyone who comes here.
"Then... shall we go in now?" Brooks said subconsciously.
However, the Shtabe boy beside him shook his head.
"It's best not to." The boy frowned with childish eyebrows and whispered, "In addition to your Tia, I also tasted a very dangerous smell in the air floating out of it."