Something temporarily occupied Dale Walker's attention. Vertex 23S. The fastest update is the patio in the common area on the second floor of the living area. At first, it was just the things that Bain's wife had exposed the day before yesterday that were swaying in the wind...
Anyone wonder why Dale Walker paid attention to the patio. Oh, it's because Old Hank locked all Grande's employees in the living area and no one could get out. Especially Dale Walker. Apparently, he had offended old Hank by volunteering to help Zach pick up the body early in the morning.
Dale, like other colleagues, could lie behind the window and watch and laugh at the childish games being played in Grande's backyard. A group of grown men dressed in funny costumes played a game of brave with a few children. But Dell is not as comfortable with his limited freedom as the guys who have only played the game of imprisonment. So, he started wandering around the living area.
Very boring. Obviously, life in prison will change people's lives. While wandering around without being disturbed, the most 'interesting' thing that Dale found and owned by his colleagues were several expired men's books. Magazine.
The only thing that was a little different among these colleagues who had only played the Imprisonment game was Logan's room. Oh, Logan is not in the living area, he is one of the people in Grande's backyard, and he wears an indescribable costume at the entrance of Grande's warehouse to act as a guard watching over the devil. Judging from the progress of the children's game, it seems that if the game is to progress to him, God's help is needed.
Naturally, Logan locked the door, but this small obstacle would not stop Dale. After prying it open easily, Dell was slightly surprised to see an unexpectedly neat and clean room.
As the only one of Grande's ex-convicts to be trusted with the key to Grande's warehouse, Dale intends to know a little better. What he understood was the invasion and search behind the master's back. This was forced. From his early morning trip to the hospital with Logan, Dale came to the conclusion that Logan was a quieter person than himself. Or, similar. They are all the type who remain silent before observing and judging.
So what gives Logan a reason to be 'Zach's guy'. Dale wanted to find out.
Harvest, yes. Dale found some certificates of appreciation and receipts under Logan's bed. It seems that Logan does charity on a regular basis... Well, Logan randomly donates very specific amounts of money to Barton's orphanage.
Is it strange? Suspicious is more appropriate.
Logan totaled up the money donated by Logan. It was quite a lot. It was almost his two months' salary in Grande.
But there was nothing more to gain.
Dale's goal was a little clearer, he was going to open Russell's room. What made these Grande employees stand on the other side of this home.
The backyard games continue, and Dell has plenty of time.
This is the room that Dell expected for a normal adult male, and I heard that Russell’s family broke up in his hometown and he couldn’t survive, so he came to Barton to hang out in Russell’s room. It was sloppy and messy.
What Dale is looking for are traces of two people. In addition to Russell, the owner of this room, there is also Charlie. Well, there is another unsolved mystery on the other side of Grande's family. How can two people who are almost an era apart in age become friends.
Charlie obviously has his own room in the Grand's main building, and I heard it's old Hank's original room, but during Charlie's time in Grand, except for work, he basically stayed here with Russell.
Then something suspicious soon appeared in the eyes of Dell, who was already deliberately looking for information.
Leftover food bowls and plates for one person. A dirty cup that has been used repeatedly. The bed seemed to have not been made at all, showing signs of being used by just one person...
And ~wow~ what is this~ big, big, 'surprise'.
The syringe hidden under the sink looked like it had been left unused for a while, and the needle had some rust, or maybe just some dried stains.
Is this Russell a drug addict... Dale doesn't need to rush to any conclusions, because his road of 'surprise' discovery is not over yet.
What's this? New drug? liquid? red? Open a bag and try it? Never mind, Dell doesn't do stupid things like this, in any sense. However, the amount of storage seems to be quite sufficient, tucked away at the back of the closet. Look carefully at the package. This is a handmade product... Is this Russell making drugs in Grande? Is this a stockpile
Wait, if Russell had the goods, why would he join Grand on the other side? Could it be that the usage of those people around Zach is higher than that of the ex-criminals here who only have a few expired magazines for entertainment?
This doesn't make sense.
There were cheers in the backyard, it seemed that Zach had finished the funeral and finally joined the game. As an assassin who cooperates with Knight Benjamin, Kerry is in full force.
Dell needs to hurry up.
Bane's room.
Room usage is no longer accurate. As the only family-style apartment currently used in the Grand Living Area (except for Old Hank), both the number of rooms and the equipment are several levels higher than those of the remaining colleagues.
Well. This house smells like a mixture of milk and shit.
As you all know, there is a kind of person in this world who doesn’t like children, especially babies. Dell is one of them.
The only good news is that the things he hated aren't here anymore, they're all in the backyard.
Bain's wife and Moon played the role of the parents of the final demon king. Before the brave man arrived in front of them, they were actively exchanging experiences on how to 'raise the demon king'.
Demon King? Oh, Bane's baby. Fitz specifically served as the dungeon master to write the script in order for Zach to help Derek spend time with his family, so everyone can guess how bloody it is.
Back here at Dell.
Nothing at all. There was nothing noteworthy about Bain's home. It was what a modest family of three would look like. There were piles of laundry that were never ready for a change, only half a portion of overnight food, and carpets that were always soiled by stains and debris. ,forever…
The cheers in the backyard became more frequent.
"For the Demon King!"
This was probably the most emotional voice from Logan that Dell had ever heard. Then there was the hurried narration of the otaku Fitz Raindrop whom I met for the first time today, "Knight Benjamin defended the Demon King Guard's attack and reflected 10 points of damage. Assassin Zach launched a backstab on the Demon King Guard, causing 50 points of damage to the Storm Mage. Andrew launched a storm that dealt, uh, 2 points of damage to the Demon King's Guard Knight Assassin..."
So intense~
Who cares! Dale searches for something he cares about.
"What are you doing!!"
*!
Dale looked back at Old Hank who was already standing at the door, "Nothing."
"You're standing in Bain's living room! This is nothing!!"
Dale needed a reason to shut up Hank before his angry voice alarmed anyone else. Think, hurry up!
Yes.
"I'm helping Bain's wife collect the things she posted before." Dale turned around and walked out.
"What about the things you helped collect?!" Old Hank seemed not to let Dell pass easily.
However, this is the powerlessness of others when someone dumps a scoundrel, "I'm going to take it away! Do you want to help?!"
Old Hank's wrinkled face twitched.
Humph, it looks like he won't be able to help. Dale walked to the patio of the common area.
The sheets hanging on the roof should have been put away long ago. They have been in the sun for two days. Haha, it’s a normal family of three, isn’t it? I probably forgot about it.
Dale observed under the patio for a long time, but didn't see any possibility of 'flying up' out of thin air. He needed a ladder, just like Bain's wife needed it before... There must be another way up, otherwise, that night with the full moon , Zach and the gang, well, what did the strange old woman's voice say, 'eternal membership'? How do you get up and down as a member of Everlasting Life? It must be outside the living area building.
"You need to let me out." Dale turned around and looked at Old Hank, "I want to go up."
"Don't even think about it!" He said simply and neatly.
"What are you thinking about?" It seems that it is not a wise decision to conflict with Old Hank here, but Old Hank's attitude is also not a wise decision. "Get out? Do you think I am afraid of you? Old man?"
Old Hank's face was shaking and red. Then he took a step forward without being forced by the other party's name, "You should, rookie!"
Dell, hehe, also took a step forward, "You only found me once, old guy. You still took advantage of the number of people and familiarity with the city." Remember, it took Old Hank almost a day to find Dell after accepting Zach's commission. , and called more people when he came back midway, "I don't care how famous you were in Barton before. Your time has passed, old guy, retire well when it's time to retire, and don't come out to dance around again, it's ugly." "
Well…
How should I evaluate this statement... Well, it's fair.
Of course, it must be Dell's personal subjective opinion. Isn't that right? What did Dale say to his dear diary? Yes, he was confused as to why an old man from Grandry brought a bunch of criminals who were stupid enough to go to jail to squeeze out the really important people in Grandley. For a real or fake 'Grande' surname? Don't be stupid, old Hank's last name is not Grand!
"What did you say?!" Angry, different from the kind that old Hank once showed in front of Zach, this was real.
"You heard what I said." Dale was unexpectedly calm. "Your good times are history. Be more conscious and disappear quietly." It became increasingly clear that it was because of this that this old guy couldn't accept the people who came after him. Because he is so powerful, he excludes them, so he pulls a bunch of fools who can't see the future clearly, hoping that Grande's master will disappear.
Does anyone want to know the progress of backyard games
Fitz is narrating the ending...wait a minute, why don't we beat the Demon King's parents? If he stopped fighting, his only combat power would be destroyed by friendly fire damage. In addition, Derrick's ex-wife was starting to lose patience. If the game continued, it would be lunch time. She didn't want to lunch in the uncomfortable surroundings of the Grande.
Therefore, the ending is very simple. The Demon King's parents sacrificed their lives to save the Demon King, and the Demon King was taken home by the brave to raise... The ending made Fitz himself choked with emotion, and Grande began to see off the guests.
This means that the ban on the living area can be lifted.
Old Hank's pent-up anger failed to turn into any vent against Dale, and was interrupted by the noisy "Open the door, open the door" below.
"I guess I'm going out." The victory obviously belonged to Dale who had seized the opportunity. He looked at Old Hank, gave a smile, went downstairs, and waited for the door to open.
The guests at Grande's backyard dispersed quickly. But the noise is still there, and a group of employees who are not at all friendly are causing chaos for a group of otakus whose purpose in life should be to avoid conflicts. They waved the magician's staff casually, used the knight's shield as a Frisbee, and used the assassin's dagger as a scratching machine...
"How much damage did the blizzard I just summoned do?"
"This shield is so well made and flies so steadily~"
"*! Why does this dagger have static electricity! Why the hell did no one tell me that this thing is made of foam!!"
…
That's pretty much it. It's a pity that no one controls these people yet. Zach and Louise went to the kitchen to prepare lunch to thank the suffering otakus. Grande has no master. Old Hank? Does anyone regard this old guy as the master of this family? Oh, don't make me sad.
Dale, circling the living area. He was looking for a way up to the roof. He needs to look, because old Hank is watching him. Hmm, an act of desperation.
One lap, two laps, three laps...
Dale didn't expect to find his way up easily, because if it was obvious he would have spotted it that night under the full moon. It must be some kind of escape passage embedded in a secret part of the wall. No one knows about it except the real Grand owner who participated in the design and construction of this living area building. Dell thinks so.
Because this is the only reasonable explanation.
Keep spinning, not just outside, but inside as well. Dale did what he wanted to do with peace of mind under Old Hank's gloomy gaze.
"Lunch is ready."
On Grand's back porch, Benjamin appeared, "Old Hank, come here."
Dale took a look at one of the brothers who was said to have been squeezed out of Grande, and there really was nothing more to comment about him except that he was strong.
"I said it." Benjamin showed no expression.
Old Hank moved and walked through the backyard to the main building of Grande in no time.
Unable to explain his actions, Dale followed.
The Grande Restaurant was packed, and no one seemed to care about him, who was standing at the door and only thinking about what was happening in the kitchen at the back.
"You are unlucky! Alice is not here today! Let me tell you! Alice's food is unbeatable and delicious!" It was Fitz who was chatting with his friends.
Dale wished they would be quiet, he could hardly hear the sounds in the kitchen...
Dell began to squeeze into the restaurant, "Borrow it, let me go..." Dell was trying to distinguish himself from the friendly Grande employees.
It's rare to be able to take this into account in this situation.
what's the situation
Dale, "You need to go on a business trip? To the West? Do you need to go that far to the West for a job in the funeral industry? What are you doing on a business trip? Who will work on behalf of the owner of Grande when you leave? This hometown..."
It's better to interrupt quickly. Dale had already pointed his finger at Old Hank's nose.
"Whoa~ slow down!" Zach stood between Dale and Hank, looking at Dale, "I thought you were a quiet guy, I guess now I should call you 'problem guy'."
Now that we've all been called 'problem guys', then, "When are you leaving? Is anyone with you? Which state in the west are you going to? Which city? What's coming back?"
Zach glanced at...Benjamin. Benjamin tilted his head as if speechless. Will explain later.
With so many questions, Zach always had to answer one. Looking back at Dale, "It's just some funeral industry work. You know, Massachusetts is a pilot for the private funeral industry, and Grande is very successful (emphasis added). There are people in the west. I hope to learn from Grande’s experience.”
"This doesn't make sense. They want to learn, so come here! People from our side are not here!" Reasonable argument, Dell was not led astray by Zach's deliberately emphatic tone of 'Grand is very successful'. Unless, "unless..." Dale stared at Zach.
Unless, this is not someone who wants to learn, but an experienced person who wants to develop a career. Can you understand? It would be easier to understand if you replaced the funeral industry with something else.
Dale, who was already aware of this, stared at Zach, "I'll go with you!"
Okay, it’s time to explain Benjamin’s speechlessness.
Well, while lunch was being prepared, there was a conversation in the kitchen about Madison's storytelling habit.
In addition to Madison's bad habit of writing about passers-by at the beginning, there is also a similar bad pattern. Zach will inevitably get entangled with this passer-by at the end of the story.
So, this will definitely be the end of the volume.
God, if anything, I love these guys in this story. Too bad it's not a story. They're real.