The consultant and the others were arranged into a very high-end hotel and gained a certain degree of freedom. Of course, as long as they left the room, someone would follow and monitor their every move at any time.
After changing into clean clothes, the three of them were invited to the hotel restaurant, where the consultant and gunsmith had the long-awaited meal.
It was a very long dining table, so long that the people sitting at both ends had to shout when talking. For the first half hour, Lodovico could barely communicate with them. Except for the explorer named John DeSoto, the other two people kept stuffing things into their mouths as if they hadn't seen food in a few days.
And you can still hear conversations like this...
"Pass me the butter."
"Okay." After two seconds of daze, he said, "Hey, this is the first time we've seen solid fuel since we burned that cat to death."
"Yes, it was also the first time we ate after eating those sled dogs."
"To those dogs." He raised his glass.
"Here's to that cat." He clinked his glasses and drank it all.
Lodovico didn't know what the group went through on the way here, but it didn't sound like a pleasant story.
Explorer John only took a few symbolic bites and behaved normally, but among the three people, the one who behaved most normally seemed abnormal. Lodovico always felt that this explorer had an indescribable strange feeling, and he really couldn't talk to him.
Finally, Agostino Lodovico, the dignified Holy Land Inspector General, sat there eagerly eating and drinking for nearly an hour. The consultant wiped his mouth and said: "That's almost it. Let's talk about the excavation." Bar."
Lodovico took a long breath and said: "Before we officially start, Mr. Consultant, I hope you can tell us openly and honestly, how much do you know about our excavation work? And from what channel did you obtain this top-secret information?"
"You don't need to inquire about the channels. It's a unique method of the reverse cross. You don't have to suspect anyone as a traitor. Even if you check, it will be in vain." The consultant replied: "As for the current situation I have, I can tell you. , there must be more than you think, and I even know a lot of things that even your grand leader and pastor don't know." He paused and said: "Well... when did we start talking... from 1307? Let’s talk…”
Lodovico said: "Are you going to talk until dark?"
"I'm old, but I don't have much patience." The consultant shrugged: "Then I started after the destruction of the Templars. In 1314, Count Guiche de Beauge and his 'architects' stole the treasure. Go over there and start talking.
The treasures of the Knights Templar are divided into two parts. The priceless treasures, including the crowns of the kings of Jerusalem, King Solomon's seven-branched candlestick and the four golden gospels, are all in the altar pillars of the Templar church. The Count used his great The coffin of the regiment leader's uncle carried all these treasures away.
The huge wealth plundered by the Templars, that is, the real money, was transferred long before Black Friday. Philip IV did not get what he really wanted, the financial problem was not solved, and his accomplices Pope Clement V also used bamboo baskets to fetch water. After Molay was burned at the stake, the two men fulfilled the 'curse' and died mysteriously.
Next, the whereabouts of the treasure disappeared. Count Guiche de Beauge had vowed to destroy the East to the 'end of the world', so he needed a very safe place, at least from his point of view at the time, It's so secure that it will never be discovered.
In the 20th century, some people speculated that the treasure was in the Castle of Argeny or the Castle of Barbezières in France based on some cryptic symbols left by the Templars. Others believed that it was in Bazas, Agen and Andre-Lou. Whenever people see those mysterious symbols near the small village of Racol in Var, they will think about it, but they have not grasped the point.
After Black Friday, the main body of the Templars seemed to be destroyed, but members outside France were not greatly affected and were rarely executed. If I were that count, why should I hide the treasure in the territory of my enemy? The Holy Roman Empire was huge and I had many options. "
Lodovico interrupted at this time: "Now that we have already excavated here, your words seem to be only an afterthought."
"Haha... That's it." The consultant showed a look that seemed to say "You are so pathetic" and said with a smile: "Forget it, let's stop here. We are quite tired today. You can make arrangements for us tomorrow morning. Go to the excavation site and do a field observation.”
At this point, Lodovico regretted a little. It seemed that the consultant had something else to say, but because he was interrupted, he simply swallowed his words. Now if you want him to continue talking, it is probably more difficult than reaching the sky.
Lodovico felt like he was being teased, but it was indeed his own initiative to interrupt the other person's narration. He had no choice but to sigh: "Okay, everyone, please be patient. I'll excuse you now."
After he left, the three people with the reverse cross were left at the dinner table. In addition to the waiters walking around, there were also six knights responsible for surveillance from the Iron Discipline, standing guard, watching them from a distance of about ten meters. But they didn't feel uncomfortable at all and continued to sit there and eat in peace.
"Consultant!" Vanessa called his name and slapped him on the back.
She came very suddenly, and I don't know if it was intentional. The consultant was putting a mouthful of soup into his mouth and almost choked to death.
He coughed desperately, but she pulled up a stool and sat next to him. She supported the table with one hand, cupped her cheek and said, "This is the first time I've seen a real person. It turns out you are so virtuous."
The gunsmith looked on coldly, shook his head and sighed: "This is retribution."
John, played by Dark Water, stood up and said, "I'm going back first." When he left, two knights stuck to him like plaster.
After the consultant regained his breath, he said, "Aren't you in Red Lion County?"
"Huh? I can't come to the headquarters for a walk?" Vanessa replied.
"Who is in charge of the apostle now?"
"Whoever you love, you have already invaded me, so I don't care." She picked up the dessert on the table and put it in her mouth.
The consultant smiled and said, "You came here just to take a look at me?"
"No?" Vanessa asked.
"Okay~ It's just that I don't believe it." The consultant said: "In my opinion, you are planning to wait until the stage of 'burning bridges across the river', that is, after our use value has been drained, before you participate in my interrogation. Bar."
"Nonsense, Steel Commandment and Reverse Cross are now 'cooperating'. After cooperating, they will arrest people. Who will dare to cooperate with us in the future?" Vanessa paused and then said: "So, except for you, the other two You can let him go."
"You really dare to admit anything." The consultant said.
"If you can't cheat, explain it clearly as soon as possible." Vanessa replied. There was something in this sentence that seemed to imply something to the consultant.
Of course, the consultant had already expected what Steel Commandment would do after the incident was completed, but he really didn't expect Vanessa to appear here, but since she had already appeared, then... The consultant only spent a second. A plan came to mind: "By the way, are you interested in treasure hunting?"
"You want to invite me to play with you, right?" Vanessa asked. Before the consultant could answer, she jumped in and said, "The stage of 'burning bridges across rivers' that you just mentioned doesn't just refer to us, you also have it, right?" I have a plan of my own, and if I were there then, wouldn’t I be the best choice to become a hostage?”
"Yes, I am quite confident that your identity is unusual. Although I still don't know what it is, it will not affect our deterrence when we kidnap you." The consultant said.
"You dare to admit everything." After Vanessa said this, she stood up and left without answering the consultant's question.
The gunsmith glanced at the woman's back and said to the advisor: "It's amazing. I saw through your plan at once."
"She will come," the counselor said.
"Huh? If you get this job, she will come again?" the gunsmith asked.
"Yes, definitely." The consultant replied confidently.
"I don't know whether she is smart or stupid," the gunsmith said.
"Of course she is smart, extremely smart." The consultant replied: "If she acts with us, she can grasp our movements anytime and anywhere. She sees more and thinks further than others, so she has the opportunity to see through us. What to do. Only in this way can we solve the problem before the 'burning bridges' stage. It would be stupid if she didn't follow. In order to ensure her own safety, she abandons the overall situation, and in the end it is very likely that she will lose everything."
The gunsmith said: "Hey! Since this is the case, then you still take the initiative to invite her?"
The consultant smiled: "No wonder Tianyi always calls you an idiot. Do you really think she came here from Red Lion County just to wink at me in person? Ha... Even if I don't invite her, she will definitely I offered to participate in the exploration of the ruins just now, just out of politeness and to give her an opportunity to clarify her words."
The gunsmith said: "Okay, you 'smart people'..." He made a quotation mark gesture with the index and middle fingers of both hands: "... How you want to fight is your business. Is there anything I need to pay attention to?"
"Yes." The consultant said seriously: "Don't touch her."
"Ah?" The gunsmith was stunned.
"Never touch her," the counselor repeated sternly and added.
"Don't worry, I've seen your intentions a long time ago and have no intention of getting involved. Besides, this type of thing is not my cup of tea..." the gunsmith said.
"That's not what I meant." The consultant said, "I mean, don't have any physical contact with her, don't touch her, and don't let her touch you." He smiled bitterly: "You are really not good at energy knowledge. Didn’t you notice that I’ve fallen under her power?”
What flashed through the gunsmith's mind, he asked in shock: "That time she slapped you just now?"
The consultant said: "Yes, that's when it was. At this moment, I knew clearly that there was some kind of energy from her attached to me, but I couldn't remove it before she used her ability, and I didn't know in what form her ability would be activated. "
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