Douglas Hill's magical carriage finally left the West City Gate. The gatekeeper officer breathed a sigh of relief and immediately ordered the gates to be closed.
Inside the carriage, Loye briefly described the specific situation.
Douglas' expression froze when he heard this, and he couldn't help but say, "So, Gary Mills actually knew this day would come, and he even arranged for you to protect Madam Linda?"
After a pause, he added, "Not that I'm saying anything, but he's just asking for trouble. Why bother with those sycophants?"
Loye slowly shook his head: "Everyone has secrets, everyone has a past. You can't just cut them off whenever you want!
Some things, regardless of whether they are dangerous or not, must be done.
What I need to do now is take Madam Linda back to Flowergarden Territory and protect her safety."
"Gary has already left, so will they really come looking for Madam Linda?
Besides, this is the Habsburg Empire, and Madam Linda is not an unknown figure. Do they really have the guts?"
"I don't know! Actually, I'm willing to believe they don't have that much courage, but I can't gamble."
"So what are you going to do now?"
"Find Madam Linda, then convince her, and then take her away. It's that simple."
"Okay!"
With a few words, the matter was settled. Loye couldn't help but lift the curtain of the car window and look out through the glass.
As far as the eye could see, there were quite a few pedestrians on the street, gathering in groups of three or five, heading happily towards a certain bar or dance hall.
In the distance, music was playing. Loye's keen hearing could distinguish that some of the music was melodious, some was cheerful, some was pleasant, and some was soothing...
Along with it, there were also footsteps, tapping sounds, laughter, and noise.
"The current Oakland City seems very different from when I left?"
Douglas Hill also squeezed his head over and replied with a smile: "It's not just different, it's vastly different!"
"I didn't expect that with more magic factories, many people would have money. Besides improving their family life, what they love most is the nightlife."
"Those bars from before are not very popular now. Just drinking is boring, but dance halls are becoming more and more popular."
"Dance halls, can they even afford a band?"
"They can't afford it, but now there is a new type of magic mechanical device called a phonograph.
As the name suggests, it can record sounds. It was created by some mechanical mages in the Southern Magic World by analyzing 'Phonography'.
It can be driven by moonstone magic crystals. By placing a record into the phonograph, it can play back the recorded music."
"You don't know how popular this phonograph is. It's selling like crazy in the Habsburg Empire. Although it's not as good as a live band performance, the cost is low enough when spread out!"
But from another perspective, if there were no Imperial Minister Miller, where would the Royfetz Group develop so smoothly?"
As he said this, Loye looked at Douglas and asked, "Also, do you really think you're not busy enough? Has the improvement of the magic energy walkie-talkie been completed?"
Douglas smiled awkwardly, immediately took over the topic, and said, "Speaking of magic energy walkie-talkies, Loye, the problem I'm encountering now is..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Loye quickly interrupted: "Let's put the magic mechanical stuff aside for now. Let's put it aside. After I've met Madam Linda, we'll have plenty of time to go to your magic energy laboratory.
At that time, we can talk in detail, okay!"
Douglas reluctantly said, "Then I'll wait for you in the laboratory. If you don't come, I'll break off our friendship."
"Hahaha, it's not that serious. I will definitely help you solve the problem."
This time it was Loye's turn to change the subject. He pointed to a group of patrolling policemen outside the window and asked, "Are the police in Oakland City so diligent now?"
"Just on this trip, I've already seen five waves of police patrols, and there should be people observing the surroundings from the high buildings.
The security is pretty good!"
Douglas' expression stiffened, and he slowly restrained his smile. He said, "The police department is not as diligent as you think. Only recently have there been frequent cases of kidnapping young girls in the city that they have become anxious."
"Kidnapping young girls?"
Loye turned his head in confusion and asked, "What's the situation?"
"About half a month ago, young girls began to disappear for no reason in the city. Most of them are unmarried girls of fifteen or sixteen years old. Some are from working-class families, some are daughters of merchants, some are factory workers, and some are college students...
In a short period of time, there have been more than a hundred of them, with no sign of life or death, which has indeed caused great panic.
The families of those young girls also went to the magistrate to complain, putting huge pressure on the police department, which led to various arrangements."
Loye frowned slightly, his face not looking good: "Looking at this situation, the person hasn't been caught yet! Is the city guard so useless after being reorganized into the police department?"
Douglas shook his head: "You can't say that. After the police department was established, the security in Oakland City has improved a lot.
Although it hasn't completely solved the gangs and vendettas, the actions are no longer as unscrupulous as before.
As for this matter, I'm afraid a true powerhouse has taken action, at least a third-order extraordinary level. I just don't know what he wants to do with so many young girls?"
Olivia suddenly spoke, her voice as cold and hard as iron: "It's definitely not a good thing!"
Douglas slowly nodded: "Bloody sacrifices, dark sacrifices, evil god rituals, or blood-drinking rebirth, it's nothing more than these shady things.
It's just that, no matter which one it is, these young girls are probably in grave danger."
Loye slowly shook his head: "The magistrate's reaction is a bit slow."
Douglas said fairly, "Not everyone is Baron Miller, with his prestige and means,
The current magistrate, Baron Miller's relative, is said to be coordinating with the church, the academy, and the military, preparing for a thorough investigation.
But these parties are all bosses, and it's not easy to reach a cooperation, so it takes some time."
Loye was just listening to these things. He only hoped that these things had nothing to do with what he wanted to do.
Unfortunately, his idea was good, but reality is always full of drama.
......
At this time,
Inside Philant Magic Academy.
It was already midnight, and the academy had quieted down.
Only the dormitory building and the main library were still brightly lit and lively. Other places were already sparsely populated.
However, there were many wild couples in the academy's small forest, rustling and whispering, which was thought-provoking.
A figure was shrouded in darkness, without any trace of aura leaking, like a dead object made of trees and soil.
However, a pair of scarlet eyes blinked, looking at the couple in the distance, and a murderous intent filled the air.
But in the end, he did not disturb the wild ducks. When the wind blew through the forest, he rustled, and the shadows twisted and disappeared in place.
The night shrouded the earth, so it was naturally easier to hide. In an instant, he arrived under the Guling Mage Tower.
He didn't choose to go through the main entrance, but found a shady place. With a flash of his figure, obscure magic power erupted, turning into a bat and flapping its wings to fly.
His speed was extremely fast and extremely concealed. In the dark night, he was even more inconspicuous.
Circling around the mage tower, he finally found the sixth floor, where a window was slightly opened.
Through this gap, he also saw a plump and graceful figure sitting there infatuatedly.
This made him feel extremely lucky, but he did not rush forward. Instead, he flew around and around the mage tower.
At a level that ordinary people could not detect, waves of obscure magic power spread outward.
Circle after circle, wave after wave, repeatedly probing, and the detection and monitoring magic array of the mage tower was being analyzed and familiarized by him little by little.
Finally, it was the fine-tuning, vibration, and change of magic power. Only after being accepted by the detection magic array did he tentatively fly closer.
A subtle magic wave came, swept over him, but in the end it did not cause a big ripple.
So, the bat suddenly accelerated, rushed into the range of the mage tower, and broke in through the open window, appearing in front of Madam Linda.
Madam Linda was a little distracted, but she was still a second-tier peak mage after all, and she still had some strength.
Almost instinctively, she raised her hand and squeezed, and a magic wand appeared, and waves of magic power bloomed outward as if they didn't cost money.
This method, rather than casting a spell, was more to arouse the elemental resonance of the mage tower, so as to alarm others.
It's a pity that no matter how fast she was, she couldn't compare to the blood clan man.
The blood-red magic power spread, as if forming a circle, directly covering all the fluctuations.
Then there were blood-red ropes, climbing up Madam Linda's legs and feet. Wherever they passed, Madam Linda only felt her magic power blocked, her body stiff, and she couldn't even move.
Even, because of excessive movement, she lost her balance and was about to fall straight down.
And the blood clan man flashed and arrived in front of her, hugging Madam Linda in his arms.
Feeling the warmth and softness that only mature women have, his expression was a bit complacent: "It is said that this mage tower is like a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. In fact, that's all it is. I don't want to come and come, and I want to go and go."
Then he lowered his head slightly, looked at Madam Linda, and the enchanting smile at the corner of his mouth grew even bigger: "You are Gary Mills' wife, right?
It's as ripe as a peach, hehehe, although it's not a virgin, but when it's useless, I can reward you with the first embrace."
Madam Linda was ashamed and angry, but she couldn't even say a word.
At this time, Loye and Olivia, led by Douglas Hill, arrived at the sixth floor of the mage tower without any obstacles, in front of Madam Linda's laboratory door.
Inside the carriage, Loye briefly described the specific situation.
Douglas' expression froze when he heard this, and he couldn't help but say, "So, Gary Mills actually knew this day would come, and he even arranged for you to protect Madam Linda?"
After a pause, he added, "Not that I'm saying anything, but he's just asking for trouble. Why bother with those sycophants?"
Loye slowly shook his head: "Everyone has secrets, everyone has a past. You can't just cut them off whenever you want!
Some things, regardless of whether they are dangerous or not, must be done.
What I need to do now is take Madam Linda back to Flowergarden Territory and protect her safety."
"Gary has already left, so will they really come looking for Madam Linda?
Besides, this is the Habsburg Empire, and Madam Linda is not an unknown figure. Do they really have the guts?"
"I don't know! Actually, I'm willing to believe they don't have that much courage, but I can't gamble."
"So what are you going to do now?"
"Find Madam Linda, then convince her, and then take her away. It's that simple."
"Okay!"
With a few words, the matter was settled. Loye couldn't help but lift the curtain of the car window and look out through the glass.
As far as the eye could see, there were quite a few pedestrians on the street, gathering in groups of three or five, heading happily towards a certain bar or dance hall.
In the distance, music was playing. Loye's keen hearing could distinguish that some of the music was melodious, some was cheerful, some was pleasant, and some was soothing...
Along with it, there were also footsteps, tapping sounds, laughter, and noise.
"The current Oakland City seems very different from when I left?"
Douglas Hill also squeezed his head over and replied with a smile: "It's not just different, it's vastly different!"
"I didn't expect that with more magic factories, many people would have money. Besides improving their family life, what they love most is the nightlife."
"Those bars from before are not very popular now. Just drinking is boring, but dance halls are becoming more and more popular."
"Dance halls, can they even afford a band?"
"They can't afford it, but now there is a new type of magic mechanical device called a phonograph.
As the name suggests, it can record sounds. It was created by some mechanical mages in the Southern Magic World by analyzing 'Phonography'.
It can be driven by moonstone magic crystals. By placing a record into the phonograph, it can play back the recorded music."
"You don't know how popular this phonograph is. It's selling like crazy in the Habsburg Empire. Although it's not as good as a live band performance, the cost is low enough when spread out!"
But from another perspective, if there were no Imperial Minister Miller, where would the Royfetz Group develop so smoothly?"
As he said this, Loye looked at Douglas and asked, "Also, do you really think you're not busy enough? Has the improvement of the magic energy walkie-talkie been completed?"
Douglas smiled awkwardly, immediately took over the topic, and said, "Speaking of magic energy walkie-talkies, Loye, the problem I'm encountering now is..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Loye quickly interrupted: "Let's put the magic mechanical stuff aside for now. Let's put it aside. After I've met Madam Linda, we'll have plenty of time to go to your magic energy laboratory.
At that time, we can talk in detail, okay!"
Douglas reluctantly said, "Then I'll wait for you in the laboratory. If you don't come, I'll break off our friendship."
"Hahaha, it's not that serious. I will definitely help you solve the problem."
This time it was Loye's turn to change the subject. He pointed to a group of patrolling policemen outside the window and asked, "Are the police in Oakland City so diligent now?"
"Just on this trip, I've already seen five waves of police patrols, and there should be people observing the surroundings from the high buildings.
The security is pretty good!"
Douglas' expression stiffened, and he slowly restrained his smile. He said, "The police department is not as diligent as you think. Only recently have there been frequent cases of kidnapping young girls in the city that they have become anxious."
"Kidnapping young girls?"
Loye turned his head in confusion and asked, "What's the situation?"
"About half a month ago, young girls began to disappear for no reason in the city. Most of them are unmarried girls of fifteen or sixteen years old. Some are from working-class families, some are daughters of merchants, some are factory workers, and some are college students...
In a short period of time, there have been more than a hundred of them, with no sign of life or death, which has indeed caused great panic.
The families of those young girls also went to the magistrate to complain, putting huge pressure on the police department, which led to various arrangements."
Loye frowned slightly, his face not looking good: "Looking at this situation, the person hasn't been caught yet! Is the city guard so useless after being reorganized into the police department?"
Douglas shook his head: "You can't say that. After the police department was established, the security in Oakland City has improved a lot.
Although it hasn't completely solved the gangs and vendettas, the actions are no longer as unscrupulous as before.
As for this matter, I'm afraid a true powerhouse has taken action, at least a third-order extraordinary level. I just don't know what he wants to do with so many young girls?"
Olivia suddenly spoke, her voice as cold and hard as iron: "It's definitely not a good thing!"
Douglas slowly nodded: "Bloody sacrifices, dark sacrifices, evil god rituals, or blood-drinking rebirth, it's nothing more than these shady things.
It's just that, no matter which one it is, these young girls are probably in grave danger."
Loye slowly shook his head: "The magistrate's reaction is a bit slow."
Douglas said fairly, "Not everyone is Baron Miller, with his prestige and means,
The current magistrate, Baron Miller's relative, is said to be coordinating with the church, the academy, and the military, preparing for a thorough investigation.
But these parties are all bosses, and it's not easy to reach a cooperation, so it takes some time."
Loye was just listening to these things. He only hoped that these things had nothing to do with what he wanted to do.
Unfortunately, his idea was good, but reality is always full of drama.
......
At this time,
Inside Philant Magic Academy.
It was already midnight, and the academy had quieted down.
Only the dormitory building and the main library were still brightly lit and lively. Other places were already sparsely populated.
However, there were many wild couples in the academy's small forest, rustling and whispering, which was thought-provoking.
A figure was shrouded in darkness, without any trace of aura leaking, like a dead object made of trees and soil.
However, a pair of scarlet eyes blinked, looking at the couple in the distance, and a murderous intent filled the air.
But in the end, he did not disturb the wild ducks. When the wind blew through the forest, he rustled, and the shadows twisted and disappeared in place.
The night shrouded the earth, so it was naturally easier to hide. In an instant, he arrived under the Guling Mage Tower.
He didn't choose to go through the main entrance, but found a shady place. With a flash of his figure, obscure magic power erupted, turning into a bat and flapping its wings to fly.
His speed was extremely fast and extremely concealed. In the dark night, he was even more inconspicuous.
Circling around the mage tower, he finally found the sixth floor, where a window was slightly opened.
Through this gap, he also saw a plump and graceful figure sitting there infatuatedly.
This made him feel extremely lucky, but he did not rush forward. Instead, he flew around and around the mage tower.
At a level that ordinary people could not detect, waves of obscure magic power spread outward.
Circle after circle, wave after wave, repeatedly probing, and the detection and monitoring magic array of the mage tower was being analyzed and familiarized by him little by little.
Finally, it was the fine-tuning, vibration, and change of magic power. Only after being accepted by the detection magic array did he tentatively fly closer.
A subtle magic wave came, swept over him, but in the end it did not cause a big ripple.
So, the bat suddenly accelerated, rushed into the range of the mage tower, and broke in through the open window, appearing in front of Madam Linda.
Madam Linda was a little distracted, but she was still a second-tier peak mage after all, and she still had some strength.
Almost instinctively, she raised her hand and squeezed, and a magic wand appeared, and waves of magic power bloomed outward as if they didn't cost money.
This method, rather than casting a spell, was more to arouse the elemental resonance of the mage tower, so as to alarm others.
It's a pity that no matter how fast she was, she couldn't compare to the blood clan man.
The blood-red magic power spread, as if forming a circle, directly covering all the fluctuations.
Then there were blood-red ropes, climbing up Madam Linda's legs and feet. Wherever they passed, Madam Linda only felt her magic power blocked, her body stiff, and she couldn't even move.
Even, because of excessive movement, she lost her balance and was about to fall straight down.
And the blood clan man flashed and arrived in front of her, hugging Madam Linda in his arms.
Feeling the warmth and softness that only mature women have, his expression was a bit complacent: "It is said that this mage tower is like a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. In fact, that's all it is. I don't want to come and come, and I want to go and go."
Then he lowered his head slightly, looked at Madam Linda, and the enchanting smile at the corner of his mouth grew even bigger: "You are Gary Mills' wife, right?
It's as ripe as a peach, hehehe, although it's not a virgin, but when it's useless, I can reward you with the first embrace."
Madam Linda was ashamed and angry, but she couldn't even say a word.
At this time, Loye and Olivia, led by Douglas Hill, arrived at the sixth floor of the mage tower without any obstacles, in front of Madam Linda's laboratory door.
