LRAB Chapter 552: Good Wizards and Bad Wizards
Chapter 552: Good Wizards and Bad Wizards
"Is this... the end?"
Looking at Caterpila gradually walking away, Ying and Paimon were stunned for a moment.
Why did the meeting end so smoothly? Shouldn't Caterpillar say something more... about atonement, sinners, etc., to reject Chang Ming?
Could it be that he really values Lenore's growth more than his own? Does such a person... really exist?
Or in other words - even if such a person really exists, why is he in prison?
Thinking of this, Ying turned her head slightly to look at Chang Ming beside her and asked softly:
"Will he really be okay?"
"No, trust me."
A confident smile appeared on Chang Ming's face, and then he followed Caterpillar's steps lightly to find Lenore.
"Although there is some element of gambling involved, but...I have always had good luck."
"Hey...are you really the kind of person who would gamble with your luck? Can you please explain yourself clearly?"
Paimeng narrowed his eyes and looked at Chang Ming in front of him speechlessly, as if he didn't believe what he said at all.
She had known Chang Ming for a long time, and of course she knew that this meticulous regent was not the person he claimed to be.
He is the kind of person who won't release the eagle until he sees the rabbit, and is always pursuing maximizing benefits. How could he put his benefits on the illusory luck?
"Ah, you figured it out? Hmm~ Paimon has become a little smarter~"
Chang Ming glanced at Paimeng with a smile, and then continued:
"You should know that Caterpillar has a certain disease. This "disease" makes his physical functions far superior to those of ordinary people, especially in terms of speed and strength."
"A man with extraordinary speed and strength... If he really had other intentions, would he stay here obediently for more than four hundred years?"
"What's more... I wasn't even a regent when he was imprisoned. The operating system of Melo Petersburg was not as complete as it is now. There were loopholes everywhere that could be exploited."
"He didn't take advantage of the loophole at that time, so why do you think he would do so now?"
Having said this, Chang Ming paused for a moment, as if he was organizing his thoughts, and after a while he spoke:
"Also, he called himself a sinner and claimed that he wanted to atone for his sins. In the past four hundred years, he has been practicing what he said, so... I choose to believe him."
"Of course, this belief is not "complete", so... I have a backup plan."
As Chang Ming spoke, he looked at Ying beside him, with an ambiguous smile on his face, which made Ying shiver uncontrollably.
"Investigating the Narcissus Cross Society will definitely require traveling all over Fontaine, so... I decided to let the two of you follow Caterpillar to investigate."
"As famous travelers in Teyvat, you have fought dragons and confronted demons... Such a record is more than enough to guard Catepila."
"As long as you agree, you can not only take a good look around the entire Fontaine, but also get a portion of Mora from the Momang Palace. Why not do it?"
Hearing this, an expression of "as expected" appeared on Ying's face, and then she sighed helplessly and nodded, which meant she agreed.
Anyway, there is money to be made and I have to find a commission to do it. Now that it is delivered directly to my door, there is no reason not to do it.
"That's settled. Considering that you have to investigate and keep an eye on Caterpillar, the workload is a bit heavy, so..."
"Until Caterpillar finishes investigating the Narcissus Cross Society and submits it to me, your commission fee will be twice as much as before."
Chang Ming said with a smile.
"How much?! Double?! Thank you, Chang Ming! You are so nice!"
When he heard about the double salary, Paimeng, who was originally a little unhappy because Chang Ming had tricked him again, instantly became happy.
"Then we should set off now! After we have resolved Lenore's issue, we can go to earn money - I mean... investigate the Narcissus Cross Society!"
After saying that, Paimon quickly flew in the direction where Caterpillar left, while Ying shook his head helplessly and followed.
Chang Ming looked at the two figures deeply and sighed slightly in his heart.
"I don't know... whether we can save Caterpillar as well..."
"Let's give it a try. The power of Sky Island may really be able to guide him out of the dream and onto the right path."
......
Under the guidance of Catepila, everyone soon arrived at a dormitory located in the light punishment area.
Before entering the gate, Carter Pila suddenly stopped, looked at the three people behind him, and said sincerely:
"I hope you three can keep it confidential. For Lenore...leaving this place may not be a particularly good thing."
"If possible, I hope you can be gentler in your approach."
Hearing this, the three of them smiled at each other, then Paimon patted his chest confidently and said loudly:
"Don't worry! We had this plan from the beginning - let Lenore yearn for the world above the water before taking her away. This way we can save a lot of effort~"
"Well, thank you for your understanding."
Caterpillar nodded gently, then opened the door and called softly:
"Lenore, I'm back."
"Ah! Brother Carter, you're finally back!"
A delicate little girl rushed towards Catepila the moment the door opened, and he smiled, opened his arms, and caught the little girl steadily.
Everyone was a little stunned by this scene. After all, it was rare for a little boy of this size to catch a little girl who was flying towards him.
But everyone had seen big scenes before, so this daze didn't last even a second, and this emotion quickly turned into...joy.
Against the backdrop of the prison of Melopentsky, this sincere feeling is like a flower that should not bloom on this land. It is pleasing to the eye but also out of place here.
While everyone was sighing in their hearts, Linore also noticed Chang Ming and others.
She gently broke free from Katepila's embrace, then hid behind him and asked timidly:
"Brother Carter! Are these people...your friends? Or are they sent by the evil wizards to take me away?"
Upon hearing this, Ying and Paimon's faces froze, as if something in their minds had been suddenly exposed.
Chang Ming's expression did not change. He showed a reassuring smile and then said softly:
"We are not sent by bad wizards. We are the leader of good wizards - the good wizards sent by Duke Leosley to play with little Lenore."