novelden Chapter 137 Lion Fang Knight and Witch
Chapter 137 Lion Fang Knight and Witch
The person asking the question was a blonde, blue-eyed beauty who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, but the serious expression on her face gave people a feeling of exceptional reliability.
This beautiful woman was clearly asking Amber a question.
However, Xu Ning clearly sensed that both she and the mature woman sitting opposite her, who had a languid demeanor and a considerable amount of slime, were simultaneously focusing their attention on Kolei.
Ke Lai clearly sensed their attention and nervously hid behind Xu Ning.
Qin's gaze fell on Xu Ning's face, and she smiled and said, "Hello, we met at the city gate before. Thank you again for saving our companion."
"My name is Jean Gunnhildr. May I ask your name?"
It really is Jean, the Lionfang Knight of Mondstadt and the vice-commander of the Knights of Favonius.
There aren't many reliable people in Mondstadt, but this one is absolutely reliable.
Xu Ning smiled and said, "Just call me Xu Ning. This is my friend, Ke Lai."
Qin nodded kindly to Ke Lai, "Hello!"
Kleiser shrank back, but didn't dare to respond.
Qin pointed to the mature woman beside her and introduced her, "This is Miss Lisa, the librarian. I asked her to help me find some information related to the Black Fire case. Would you like to come and help organize the relevant information?"
After being questioned by Jean, Amber just kept stammering and didn't know what to say.
Upon hearing this, he quickly nodded and said, "Okay, okay."
Xu Ning was surprised that Qin had also extended an invitation to him, and pointed to himself and Ke Lai with some astonishment, "Can we go help too? Aren't those documents and information supposed to be kept very confidential...?"
Lisa, standing nearby, complained half-jokingly, "I spent the whole day organizing data with this workaholic who works day and night, and all she offered was a cup of coffee. It seems she wants me to work with her all night. It would be best if you could help me out."
Upon hearing the word "library," Cole, who was standing nearby, decisively said, "I want to go."
Xu Ning glanced at Ke Lai and nodded, saying, "Then let's go together."
Cole never expected that the library would be located inside the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius, and he hesitated for a moment when he stood at the door.
Xu Ning smiled and gently patted her shoulder, indicating that he was still there for her.
Welcome to the Mondstadt Library.
Lisa opened the library door and invited everyone in with a smile.
"All the case-related materials are on the long table below. I have categorized and labeled them. You can look at them in order."
"Oh, I forgot to mention, you can browse or borrow any of the books and materials around here, but the books in the restricted area cannot be borrowed at this time."
Xu Ning turned his head and looked around, and couldn't help but say, "What a library with an amazing amount of storage! What's even more remarkable is that it's so clean and well-maintained!"
Lisa turned around and gave Xu Ning a sweet smile. "You little drunkard, you're quite the smooth talker. I'll accept that compliment. Help Qin finish her work well, and I'll give you a little gift."
"Achievement Completed: The Reward for Sweet Talk - You've Received a Nickname."
"Reward: Five Wine Seals"
Uh, this achievement, which is full of mockery, must have been something that Qingyi came up with on the spot!
Saying that rewards and the Seal of Wine cannot be borrowed on credit is utter nonsense!
Everyone went down the stairs together and sat down at the long table.
"These are the on-site investigation reports, including eyewitness testimonies, injury examinations of the escort members, and analyses of the victims here, etc. Everyone was on the scene at the time, so let's check these to see if anything has been missed."
Amber broke out in a sweat the moment she saw the densely packed papers.
It's the thing I'm worst at!
Qin handed a piece of paper to Xu Ning. "The black fire snake that appeared at the scene was clearly seen by the people around, who also saw its formation and shape at the time, and even described its smell."
Does it smell like mistwort?
Xu Ning glanced at Ke Lai beside him. Did the little guy also have a similar scent?
Well, I haven't had a chance to take a proper sniff.
Looking down at the paper in his hand, he saw it read, "Water and fire have no mercy, but black fire is even more wicked. It's like a greedy corpse craving life. Once someone touches black fire, it's like being strangled by a vicious python, unable to escape..."
Xu Ning looked at the manuscript in her hand and laughed out loud, "Ha, why does this document, which is being prepared for archiving, use such a strong literary style? The metaphors used to describe it are quite strange..."
Lisa, who was standing to the side, interjected with a smile, "I wrote it."
"...But it perfectly captures the form and characteristics of black fire. I once heard a wise man say that a metaphor is to use known things to describe unknown things. I must say that this manuscript achieves this perfectly. It is the best metaphor I have ever seen."
Xu Ning's 180-degree turn made Amber feel as if her waist had been twisted violently.
Even Qin couldn't help but glance at Xu Ning in surprise.
Lisa chuckled and said to Xu Ning, who was feigning composure, "You've gone too far. What we do know is that the black fire is even more persistent towards living things. Those two Winter Solstice people probably didn't even last a minute before being devoured by the black fire."
"However, these documents and carriages were not burned much, and most of the Fools' research documents were preserved."
Xu Ning casually flipped through a few notebooks, which were filled with jargon he couldn't understand. "So this so-called diplomatic mission is actually a research team? What do they mainly research?"
Qin shook her head. "I haven't had time to look at it yet. I'm afraid Lisa will have to decipher it. At least we need to make a backup before the Fools send people to retrieve this data. Do you have any leads on your end?"
Amber was really panicked. Apart from meeting Xu Ning and Ke Lai, she had gained nothing all day.
"Not yet... not yet..."
Qin asked in surprise, "Wasn't Kaiya with you to share the case details?"
"Haha, no, he said he had some idea, and then he went to investigate it by himself..."
Mentioning Kaeya, Amber sounded a little aggrieved. She casually flipped through the Fatui's research materials and said, "He still thinks I'm a newbie... Hmm? Well... I see!"
Amber turned and ran towards the library exit, rattling off a string of words, "I know who's behind this! I saw that guy yesterday, I'm going to catch him now! Xu Ning, you guys wait here for a bit, Cole, I'll help you find your things as soon as I get back..."
Lisa chuckled, "What an impatient person!"
Jean frowned slightly, picking up the few manuscripts Amber had just flipped through. "What did she see... Hmm? The things recorded in this document match today's events quite well. Is this the power of the Evil Eye? Was the last Evil Eye holder Diluc's father?"
Xu Ning leaned over and took a look. He saw that the drawing on the paper was of Diluc's Evil Eye Glove on his left hand, and next to it was a conspicuous pattern, which was the symbol of the Fatui.
Xu Ning suddenly realized who Amber was going to chase after.