night.
The wilderness outside Delan.
A gray light streaked across the sky, then fell quickly and landed on the ground.
"boom!"
There was a sound, dust slowly rose up, and a figure stood up in the dust, it was Richard.
Smelling the earthy smell of dust in the air, Richard frowned slightly, pressed his hand down, controlled the air pressure around his body to rise sharply, and pressed the rising dust back to the ground, until his vision was clear.
After doing this, he looked up and looked ahead, locking onto an open space with nothing surprising.
That was the entrance to the Tehran branch base, and he was already familiar with it because he had been here many times.
He stepped forward, stretched out his hand to open it, stepped on the steps, and walked down.
After walking through the long corridor, he appeared in front of the door of a room. Without hesitation, he knocked on the door - this was the office of the steward Cannon.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Enter!"
Soon, a response came from the door.
With a "squeak" sound, Richard pushed the door open and walked in. He saw Canon, the steward, sitting at the back of the office working. There was also a big white rabbit squatting in the corner of the other party's desk, eating something in its mouth. It looked a bit like the one Rommel had hugged before.
Kanon looked up, his eyes fluctuated, and asked in surprise: "Wizard Richard? Why did you come to the branch suddenly? What's the matter? Do you want to confirm the previous return of the "Book of Void"? Wizard Joseph has already returned it for you, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
"Steward, I'm not here this time because of this matter." Richard shook his head lightly and said, "But speaking of it, it is also related to this matter."
"Ouch? What's going on?" Canon asked.
"There are three "Books of the Void" in total. Do you know, steward?" Richard asked, looking directly into Canon's eyes, trying to see something from his expression.
Then what he saw was the other party's deep doubts.
Canon frowned gradually and asked aloud: "There are three "Books of the Void"? How is it possible? There are only two in total, plus the one you brought back from St. Louis. Otherwise, there is only one. This is right."
Richard pursed his lips, knowing that he would not get a breakthrough from Canon, so he simply said: "Okay then, let's just think that there are two "Books of the Void". The main purpose of my visit this time is actually to see Director Rommel. Yes, I wonder when he will come to the branch?"
"Director Rommel?" Cannon hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, "A few days ago, the director just completed a very important thing in the organization, and he has been dealing with some finishing work recently, so he may not be able to do it in a short time. Come to the branch. You really want to see him and you need to be patient."
"Finishing work? What is it?" Richard asked.
Canon smiled and did not answer.
Richard knew clearly that this was a sideways way of telling him that it was best for him not to know these things.
"call-"
Richard took a deep breath, thought for a while and said, "Then I want to see Director Rommel now, can I? Where can I find him?"
After listening to the words, Canon showed a thoughtful expression, blinked his eyes and asked aloud: "Wizard Richard, can I ask, what is it that makes you so anxious to find Director Rommel? It is not your research. I advise you not to be too anxious and calm down. There are some things that cannot be rushed."
If we don't rush, when the contract period for the ancient tree species tinwood is up, I'm afraid there will be no time to gather enough energy for the nuclear weapons research and manufacturing plan. This plan, after so much time and energy has been invested, is postponed indefinitely because of the last obstacle? This is absolutely not okay.
Richard thought in his mind, looked at Canon, spread his hands and said: "I'm not too anxious, I just think that if some things can be solved, it's better to solve them early. I never like procrastination.
For example, if you borrow materials from an organization, according to regulations, original copies can be borrowed for up to one month. In fact, every time I return it at least one week in advance, you should know this, right? Canon Manager? "
"This..." Canon opened his mouth after hearing this, but was unable to refute, because what Richard said was indeed the truth.
Pushing aside the information to be processed, Canon looked at Richard with a serious expression: "So, Wizard Richard, you must meet Director Rommel?"
"If possible, I hope to see Director Rommel tonight." Richard said.
"Tonight..." Canon was stunned, "If you really want to see Director Rommel tonight, then you can only go to the site where he is handling the finishing work."
"Pompei?" Richard asked.
"No, no." Canon shook his head vigorously, "The most critical thing in Pompeii has been completed. Now Director Rommel is carrying out the finishing work. Specifically, it is to go to some previously marked places and deal with some dirt and obstacles. So, Not in Pompeii, but in other places.”
"Where?" Richard asked.
Canon took a map from the table and pointed to a point on it for Richard to see: "According to time calculation, if Steward Rommel's finishing work progresses smoothly, he should be at this place now."
Richard walked near the table, glanced at the place pointed by Canon, and said, "Blue Lake Mountain?"
"Yes." Canon nodded, "This place is not too far from the branch, only a few dozen miles. If you have the strength, it won't take long to get there."
Richard nodded, already thinking in his mind whether to act immediately.
Suddenly something occurred to him, he looked at Canon and asked: "I'm going there now, what if I happen to miss Steward Rommel?"
"Then you can only use the crystal ball to contact me. I can tell you the rest of the locations where Director Rommel will perform the finishing work, and let you try your luck, but don't have too high expectations."
"Okay." Richard nodded in agreement, "I'll trouble you, Canon is in charge."
After speaking, Richard exited the door and walked out.
With a "squeak" sound, the door was closed.
Canon looked at the closed door and couldn't help but shake his head. He took out a carrot from his sleeve like a magic trick and stretched it out to the white rabbit squatting in the corner of the desk.
The big white rabbit jumped over quickly, bit into it, and kept chewing.
Canon looked at the white rabbit, exhaled, and said as if pointing: "You should still persist, I know that what I was worried about before was correct. It is difficult for people like you to give up easily. Nor. I know, I hope Director Rommel can convince you this time."
On the ground outside the base, Richard didn't know what Canon said. He just recalled the location he had seen on the map before, determined the direction, stepped into the sky, and flew toward the northeast.