She was the middleman and could take 40% according to the agreement.
This means that if the gray-haired girl is satisfied with the meeting, she can take at least three of the seven pink diamonds.
This damn greed...
For a moment, she considered killing the man to silence him.
"me……"
Old Aaron stammered for a long time, and suddenly shouted: "I remember--"
“They brought back a lot of things from there…”
"What is it?" Hitzfeld demanded.
"Statues! Books! Stones! And some large metal objects!"
Old Aaron's tone was very urgent.
"I remember now...they said the other side is called Colossae Port!"
Chapter 68: Prelude to the Sea Tide 2
really.
When Hitzfeld heard the word "Colossae Port", his heart tightened.
She did not lie. She said it was a private matter and it was a private matter. Her purpose was to investigate the exact address of the message that Lendis left for her before his death - "No. 17 Colossae-Jingong Road".
Colossae should refer to the Port of Colossae, because Colossae is the god of the sea, and it also has another name, the Port of Poseidon. This place was very famous in the old era because it was one of the few places fortunate enough to be ruled by the Sun King himself.
Hitzfeld wasn't sure if this was true. The history of the Namibian world was very strange. Some things seemed to be purely human geography, but in the blink of an eye, they told you which of them had something to do with gods. If she had just arrived in this world, she might not have believed a word of it. Now she at least knew that there were gods, but she still didn't dare to believe them completely.
Sara has unearthed a lot of ancient books and documents over the years, and after sorting them out, there are indeed many references to Colosseum. In a wide variety of records, it is described as "the real core of the Elsa continent", far more powerful than White Bird City, Sea Blue City, and Owl Brocade City.
To describe it in one sentence: If the continent of Elsa is a country, Colossae Port is its capital.
This shows its importance. If these records are not exaggerated and Colossae really once had such a status, then it is foreseeable that there would be no shortage of people trying to explore its old site.
This has nothing to do with whether Coldis left any legacy there - speculators are attracted by myths and legends. Think about it, that is the place where the Sun King once ruled. They will imagine whether she left anything there, and they will become rich if they can get it.
So after getting confirmation from old Aaron that someone had been trying to pick up trash at Colossae Harbor over the years, Hitzfeld was not surprised. He felt a sense of urgency but also relief.
At least she had pinpointed the exact location of the port of Colossae.
Hitzfeld had a sea chart in his hand. Before setting off, Alvin had gathered all the experienced sailors and historians to draw a sea chart. It was the crystallization of experience of this era, but even with this thing in hand, the Pierre still had to explore those seabed areas with caution, because they were afraid that the plate displacement caused by the catastrophe era would be too drastic, which might completely change the world's topography, and the locations of some reefs and island markings would be invalid.
This is true of them, and of course of Colossae as well.
Before today, Hitzfeld's biggest concern was that she couldn't find this place. It might have been pushed up to the sky by the moved plates during the Cataclysm Era, or it might have been split by "that sword" and sunk to the bottom of the sea like many legendary ruins.
Now she at least knew that it was still there... Although it was slightly offset compared to the ancient map of Aisha Continent, it was still above the sea, and the danger level in the city would not be too high.
Otherwise, none of those people, those sent by Lord Goli to explore, would have returned. They would have been swallowed up by the gray fog area.
He asked old Aaron whether the things those people brought back included some "things that looked really good," and Hitzfeld's answer was "They all look really good."
"I don't understand this!" Aaron used his imagination to describe the situation to her. "I saw some statues, and they seemed to be glowing... and those marble blocks, they must have been blessed by God, otherwise they would not have such colors..."
He's probably talking nonsense...
Although he didn't show it on his face, Hitzfeld saw through his intentions.
Since he asked so many detailed questions, anyone could guess that she might be looking for something there. Old Aaron tried to describe the objects he brought back as well as possible, hoping to attract her attention.
Realizing that she couldn't get any more out of him, she raised her hand to stop Old Aaron.
"One last question. I noticed that you were not very stable when you were going downstairs, and the whites of your eyes looked cloudy... Could you see my face clearly?"
"This……"
Old Aaron and Grant were both stunned.
The topic jumped around so much that they had no idea what she meant.
"I can't see clearly..." Old Aaron answered truthfully, "As for the unstable posture, it's a hidden disease I had a few years ago."
“Is it a disability?”
"No, it's just a hidden illness. My legs and feet are fine, but I feel weak and can't exert any strength."
"How long was it in the early years?"
"It was only a little over a year ago, and we were still on the road to escape."
Nodding, Hitzfeld stood up and walked outside.
The man kept staring at her, making sure that she was really going to leave and had no interest in the treasure on the table. He quickly pulled up his collar to use as a pocket and put the gold coins and diamonds into it.
"Bang!" A hand pressed down on his wrist.
Old Aaron looked up and met Glen's cold gaze.
"If that Glenn is really intelligent... I mean, if she really wants to get out of the situation she's in, she should know how to do it."
It was still early, and Hitzfeld came out much faster than expected. Therefore, Ethan and Darent did not leave first, but waited for her to get in the car together.
These words were spoken by Ethan, who had just been eavesdropping by the door.
After all, he had a lot of experience, and he reminded the girl implicitly - no matter what you are dealing with, you are giving them too much.
Treasures are indeed a powerful tool, but too much treasure will betray its owner. Old Aaron doesn't look like someone who can keep his wealth. After the wedding robbery, Iverria will be in chaos. He won't survive long in the chaos with good things. It would be a small matter to die for the money, but the enemy might track her down through the unusual treasure and know what she was looking for.
"You want her to kill someone?" Darent understood what he meant. He looked at Ethan and then at the girl. "Don't be silly... This is not something she can do..."
"I know." Hitzfeld interrupted him suddenly. "In fact, that's why I gave so much."
Did she intentionally kill for money?
Even Ethan was surprised by this - not that there was anything wrong with doing this, but for Hitzfeld, for Asun Hitzfeld, this was not in line with her character.
Hitzfeld is such a kind child... Even though she has been fighting against evil spirits and showing no mercy to monsters, she always has compassion for ordinary people... How could she become so cruel?
"That Aaron is not in a good condition..."
Hitzfeld explained.
"Glenn said he didn't have any disease and I could rest assured to meet him, but when we first met I found him too calm... That's not what I meant, but most people shouldn't have that expression when they see me."
Darent's smile began to grow wilder as he realized the girl was secretly complimenting his looks.
"Too steady. I realized that if he wasn't extremely cunning and knowledgeable, then he had a problem with his eyesight. Plus, he had no problem with his legs and feet but couldn't use his strength... These symptoms just happened to match the branch of the 'human desire' route."
The two men were stunned, and then Darent said dully: "He has eaten people?"
"Most likely." Ethan snorted.
They said they were fleeing from the south, so they had to eat, right? Old Aaron didn't look like someone who had the strength to hunt. He wanted to feed himself and his family, but he didn't have many options.
So she was determined to kill him because she was sure that he had eaten human flesh, had probably killed someone during his escape, and had even tried to lie to gain more benefits... Was that why she decided to kill him?
Ethan suddenly realized: Ever since the girl pulled them into the car and chatted with them until now, she still hadn't given the order to set off.
She has indeed changed...
He stared at her face.
Maybe it was the influence of the last incident that made her mature. But he always felt a little lost, as if he had witnessed beautiful things being stained black and dirty, and he felt inexplicably irritated.
No no... that's how she should be...
Ethan tried to convince himself.
Her kindness allowed her to stay in Port Wein as a private detective, but it was not enough to make her the captain of the Pierre. She must have realized that she was responsible for dozens of lives and that she must silence those who should be silenced...
She had her own calculations, and the person she killed wasn't a good person, but maybe that was enough.
"Knock, knock, knock" there were knocks on the carriage.
"Come in." Hitzfeld, who was reading the local newspaper, replied without even looking up.
The car door opened, and Grant jumped in with a small suitcase. When he saw her, he knelt down and swore: "I am willing to offer my loyalty to you, and I only ask that you take me with you when you leave."
Darent couldn't help but ask him, "What about the old man?"
Ge Lan raised his head to meet his gaze and pursed his lips: "...I convinced him. He has no chance to leak the secret."
In fact, before rushing to clean up, Ge Lan was hesitant.
Killing could be explained by greed, but following was different. She was not sure if her choice was right.
But after she came out, she no longer thought so - the carriage was still parked there, obviously waiting for her. It was conceivable that if she didn't come, they would not be able to let her leave safely after knowing the secret.
Only after she figured this out did she kneel down so decisively. After answering, Darent lowered his head and tried to kiss the girl's shoes, but she dodged him by pulling her legs back.
……
The carriage was moving at a snail's pace on the road because there were so many people on the street.
If Ivenria had not anticipated that lords and nobles would come to congratulate them and had opened a carriage road specifically for them, they would not have been able to drive at even a snail's pace.
It seemed like waiting in a carriage was a pleasant and relaxing thing, but it was not, because the smell on the street was too weird.
In a city where one tenth of the population has turned into animals, when it holds a celebration, what is the most common thing on the streets besides people?
The answer is shit - the excrement left by the animals along the way.
The stench of shit mixed with the smoke from the craftsmen playing with gunpowder, plus the noise coming through the curtain, all made the wait extremely unbearable.
Darent was getting restless. He kept looking at his watch. He and Ethan took some people and left first.
Only a few sailors were left to guard the carriage, and Grant faced the girl in the carriage - this situation made the former even more frightened.
Ge Lan was absolutely certain that this group of people were planning something, otherwise the carriage should never have taken this road.
This is the road heading towards the west coast. Walking this way to the palace is like walking into a trap.
But she didn't dare ask.
The girl in front of him was not only beautiful, but also had a great grasp of people's hearts and her designs were superb. Gran always reminded herself that she was with a conspirator and a leader, so she didn't dare to relax too much in front of Hitzfeld.
"Tell me what you know." Hitzfeld put down the newspaper and looked at her, shaking his hair.
Ge Lanzheng met Lan's eyes, paused for a moment, and hunched his shoulders: "What do you want to ask?"
"A fisherman who escaped from the south knows so much. The Lima Hotel you run is a well-known brand. There are always many people chatting and bragging with you. You must know more."
She smiled: "Otherwise you wouldn't have come to me so resolutely, right?"
These words made Ge Lan's soul fly away.
That’s true. In fact, after seeing those pink diamonds, Grant wanted to speak several times.
Even old Aaron can get so much, so I know more and can exchange for more gold coins and gems!
From that time on, Ge Lan was hesitating whether to kill Old Aaron and follow her. She thought that this was a dark thought that only she knew, but she never expected that she would be exposed by the other party in the blink of an eye.
Is she the worm in my stomach?
"This... Sir!"
Gran was more and more afraid of Hitzfell. She didn't dare to have any thoughts and bowed her head respectfully: "I do know something...about the other side of Seahorse Fjord."
"Seahorse Fjord?"
"Yes, the fjord looks like a seahorse from above...that's why it's called that."
"It's much more detailed indeed... Go on, please."
As time went by, carriages lined up and drove towards the palace. Hitzfeld also learned more key information in the process.
"You said that the people from the Corrupted Blood Kingdom had already infiltrated Goli many years ago?"
"Yes." Grant nodded. "Although I am young, as you said, there are many elderly people among the guests who come to drink. After I get to know them, I can always get some information. I have heard them mention several times that sneaking into Colossae Harbor to collect objects is a reward issued secretly by someone."
"Why do you think it is the Corrupted Blood Divine Kingdom?"
"Because Colossi Port is the territory of the Mechanical Kingdom." Grant replied, "These two countries... According to the news I occasionally heard, the Corrupted Blood Kingdom occupies North Aisha, and the Mechanical Kingdom occupies South Aisha. The two sides use a deep ditch in the center of the continent as the boundary, and they dare not cross the line easily."
"Aren't they at war?"
"That's right, but that's a matter on the front line. Colosse Harbor is located in the southernmost part of the Elsa Continent, and it's difficult for the Corrupted Blood Divine Kingdom to pass through it on the ground. So I immediately linked this matter to them. I think it's probably because they can't search Colosse directly, so they secretly issued a reward and asked Lord Goli to help them."
"Hmm..." Hitzfeld hesitated for a moment.
Ge Lan stared at the ground nervously. She didn't even dare to look at that face now.
