Chapter 157: The Mist
Chapter 157: The Mist
"Suture science? Didn't you major in plague science?"
"It all falls under the category of the mysticism, try to learn all aspects before the talent tree is established and see what you are best suited for."
Saying that, Han Dong deliberately took the needle and thread and fiddled around with it at the eyebrow position, pretending to thread the thread.
Naturally, Han Dong had learned a little bit of the basics of stitching, doing so only to disguise the "Little Devil's Eye" as an ability in stitching.
The moment it was opened.
Han Dong pressed the 'Pollution Release' back into the inside of his eyes as much as possible, but there was still a subtle scent of pollution that spilled out from around his eyes.
However, since the Martini mansion itself was already filled with a strange smell, Cass and the others did not notice it.
Only Celeste, who was walking at the end, cast a puzzled look and whispered softly, "This kid, has learned a new trick."
Han Dong also felt Celeste's gaze and thought helplessly.
"Phew, it seems that the little magic eye needs further 'polishing', and even if I suppress it with all my might, there will still be a small amount of contamination emanating from it. Cass wouldn't have any doubts because of the absolute trust between him and me.
For now, there's no way to fool the official knight.
Before it is turned on, it must be disguised to the point where it is no different from the eyes sewn on."
With the little magic eye activated.
Han Dong finally saw some not-so-unusual 'stuff' within the mansion.
A shallow layer of mist appeared within the mansion.
It covered the doors, light fixtures, copper metal devices, and corner areas.
As far as Han Dong was concerned, he couldn't feel the danger of the mist.
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The footsteps that had lingered in the master bedroom had disappeared as the squad stepped onto the third level.
The door to the master bedroom was closed and showed no sign of ever being opened.
"Didn't leave the room? Just sleepwalking in your room? something's wrong."
This was Cass' house, and trespassing in the master bedroom at night was rude, and might even anger Viscount Alex, but tonight was also a great opportunity to find out what was going on.
Cass had already thought of an excuse to come to the master bedroom door.
"Just give me a moment while you guys wait, I'll knock on the door."
Knock, knock, knock.
Continuous knocking on the door, but no response from inside the master bedroom.
Realizing that something wasn't quite right, Cass slammed his palm directly into the locking position, completely shattering the mechanical parts inside.
The loud sound of destroying the door still didn't disturb the parents in the master bedroom.
As Cass pushed through the door, Han Dong and the others immediately followed.
The kerosene lamp was turned on and the warm flame light immediately illuminated the master bedroom completely.
Only Cass' mother was in bed, but Viscount Asterix was nowhere to be seen.
Celeste immediately stepped forward to check on Cass' mother, "Breathing is normal, but her mind is affected and she has fallen into a deep sleep, this should last until early morning."
Hearing that her mother was safe, Cass breathed a sigh of relief.
The mystery of the 'secret room escape' needed to be solved next.
The windows and bedroom doors were locked from the inside.
The fireplace opening simply did not pass through a person's body, how did Viscount Alex leave the room?
"The mist has increased, the concentration of mist in the master bedroom is about three times that of the outside, but these mists are not dangerous or useful for the time being."
Furthermore, relying on his special vision, Han Dong could also see the footprints left on the wooden floor.
It was the same as the footsteps heard before.
Viscount Alex had been 'walking in circles' in the room.
A regular and overlapping circle of footprints left on the floor.
A perfect circle, without a single step off.
As Cass and the others searched the master bedroom, trying to locate the secret compartment.
Han Dong recalled the footsteps he had heard earlier.
At the same frequency, comparing the footprints, he started walking in circles.
Exactly ten laps!
A wall directly opposite the bedroom's king bed began to open slowly.
Smooth mechanical movement, with no sound of friction the entire time.
A secret passageway along with the east and west floors was revealed.
Viscount Alex was able to use this secret passage to go directly from the master bedroom, to the third floor of the west wing, the same area that was important for the creation of his work.
"This, "
Cass apparently knew nothing about the secret passage.
Also, he rarely visited his father's private creative area.
It was also when the secret passage was revealed.
From the dark and deep secret passage, Han Dong saw the white mist that was continuously pouring out, and even glimpsed some pale tentacles that were both real and imaginary appearing between the mist.
Even Cass and the others could see a small amount of white mist diffusing between the passages with the naked eye.
Buzz!
The Holy Relic of the Cross in Celeste's hand activated.
With the crucifix as the core, a holy light armor was conjured, covering Celeste's entire body, and she also put on the "Goggles".
Due to the effect of the invisible mist.
The communication array of the Clockwork Device was affected and could not transmit information to the outside.
Celeste made a decision to act: "Next, I will explore deeper with Nicholas, and the two of you will report the unusual information to the Order, the urgency of the matter is expected to be 'Level 2', and possibly higher. "
"What?!"
Although Cass had noticed something unusual as well, he didn't expect things to be so bad.
"Go straight to the Holy Knights and give my name! It would be best to have more than three official knights who are proficient in Holy Light come to assist."
"Okay! I'll be right there. "
Han Dong instructed, "Put on your "goggles" before you go, the mist has spread through the mansion area."
Han Dong, standing at the window, observed the mist spreading throughout the territory of the Martini mansion, including the front garden area.
Cass and Sophia might be ambushed as they left the mansion.
"I'm counting on you for my father, try to suppress him, and if possible, try not to hurt him."
Celeste said solemnly, "Viscount Alex is a writer of great importance to the Holy City, and I will do my best to ensure his safety."
"Thank you!"
Cass received the Holy Light Blessing, put on the goggles, and left the mansion together with Sophia in tow.
Celeste stared at the secret passage and said with a slight bite while saying, "I didn't expect even the nobles on the third floor to be affected, but it could be due to the risk of being a 'writer' himself. "
Han Dong asked, "Do we continue to go deeper, or do we wait for the Knights to come?"
Celeste continuously applied gain buffs to herself and Han Dong, pointing towards the entrance of the secret passage.
"Keep going deeper, you're not afraid of 'contamination' anyway, are you?
The target has just started his activities, and if we can seize the opportunity to control it, we might be able to solve the matter directly.
At that time, the root of the problem will be identified from him, and I will be the one to kill the mastermind behind it.
Besides, it's possible that this act of opening the secret passageway has already 'caught the snake off guard'.
If we stay here, we might worsen things, Viscount Alex might also be in danger."