"... no one thought that we had lost a companion when we didn't even see the shadow of the criminal. Fortunately, later, we found that Roger was only seriously injured. Although he had to be sent to the magic Medical Center for treatment, his life was not in danger - the shitabe actually left his hand! Even It is precisely because of this that in the chaotic and crazy case investigation that year, Roger was lucky to become one of the last five survivors. "
A series of experiences in the nashtabe underground cave ten years ago were indeed a cold sweat for John. In retrospect, he is still quite frightened. This can be seen only by looking at the various expressions that he showed faintly in the process of narration.
However, as he spoke, he quickly took the thrilling experience of meeting the shitabe people underground and put the topic back to the follow-up investigation of the case. It can be seen that in today's John's view, even that experience can not be compared with the subsequent development of the situation to a terrible extent.
"Did you see the leader of the shitabe clan later?" Ron was fascinated. At this moment, John only mentioned the situation of deputy captain crojie of auro, so he asked again.
John nodded at the speech.
"Yes, I saw it in the end - in fact, we learned afterwards that the biggest taboo for the shitabe people is' lies'. As long as we always remember to be honest, we usually won't be bothered even when we meet the most difficult young people among them."
After such a simple addition, he went on:
"Not only that, but after meeting the shitabe elders living in the depths of the cave, we quickly got the clue we wanted! Guess what? The distance between us and Brooks is actually much closer than we expected!"
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When John and his party were in the ancient cave and asked the shitabe for clues about the relevant persons of the case, especially TIA and brooks, let alone TIA, at least Brooks had just left the complex underground cave.
Yes, with the shitabe boy who was willing to lead him.
"In fact, shitabe, who is not an adult like me, is not allowed to leave his ancestral land. However, the situation is a little different this time - usually we shitabe won't interfere in the affairs of your wizards, but I think Brooks and I can become friends! So this time, I'd like to help you once, in my own name... Yopat agreed."
After leaving the cave and returning to the ground, Brooks found that the shitabe boy, who seemed cold and quiet at first, was actually quite willing to talk to him.
Unfortunately, it is said that the shitabe will not be given a name before they really enter adulthood, which makes Brooks somewhat uncomfortable. Even if he wants to make friends with such an alien peer who is willing to help himself, he often wants to speak, but he always doesn't know how to call each other.
While walking side by side, Brooks finally said after a long silence:
"Er... Anyway, I have to thank you first. I'd like to come out and find TIA with me."
"You're welcome," said the brown boy calmly. "Yumkash has told us the general location of 'your TIA', and it's not difficult to find her. But before that, I have a question for you..."
"No, no, how could it be 'my' TIA, I just..." Brooks was a little incoherent when he heard the other party say so. "Then... Uh, no, what do you want to ask me?"
"Well," the other party paused again, then suddenly stopped, turned his head and looked at Brooks quite seriously, "It's a difficult question, but it's important to me. Brooks, you're my recognized friend, so please tell me seriously - do you want to mate with that female wizard named 'TIA' in the future? What kind of feeling is that?"
"Cough, cough, cough... What, what, hand in, hand in... Ha? Cough, cough... What are you talking about?"
Feeling the sudden confusion in Brooks's shallow consciousness, the shitabe boy frowned and stepped back a little to stay away from each other.
"Forget it," he scratched his curly wet hair and said faintly, "when I didn't ask! I'm sorry, it's my question that puzzles you."
After saying that, he turned around again, spread his legs and continued to walk along the deserted dark street. Behind him, Brooks, standing under the dim yellow street lamp, was in chaos for a long time before he finally recovered and hurried to catch up with each other's gradually smaller back.
Anyway, all we have to do now is to find TIA first, and put aside other thoughts! As for why the other party suddenly thought of asking such a question just now, Brooks naturally doesn't think about it any more.
It must be said that the shitabe people's ability to find people is really the same as what the book says... No, maybe even more powerful! After that, he took Brooks all the way to the witness position previously provided by the other party's family, and then followed some traces that Brooks couldn't understand, turning seven times and eight times, but led him to a monastery without hesitation.
"It's in here," said the boy, sticking out his tongue as just now, as if he were licking something in the air, then smashing his mouth and whispering, "there's nothing wrong."
Beside him, Brooks looked at each other with the a look of the doubt, but did not doubt his judgment. After nodding a little, he turned his head and looked again at the monastery gate in front of him.
The front door of the monastery was wide open, and the flames of two braziers on the top of the wall jumped gently, emitting soft brilliance and just warm heat, as if announcing welcome to all who came here.
"So... We're going in?" Brooks said subconsciously.
However, the shtabe boy on his side shook his head.
"Better not," whispered the boy, frowning still childish. "Just now, in addition to your TIA, I tasted a very dangerous taste in the air floating out of it."