Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 729 Karin
"Yes." Shangluo nodded, "Now that my safety has been ensured, it's time to deal with what we are here to do this time - where was the panda lost?"

"It's a bit far away from here at the zoo. But should you take a rest? After all, it's midnight, and it's difficult for us to get all the relevant people up to cooperate with you."

"That's okay." Shangluo glanced at the time, "I can sleep at any time, just in time to replenish my energy."

"Then please come with me. Someone has been sent to prepare your accommodation just now. You and your entourage will live on the same floor of the hotel. At eight o'clock tomorrow morning, I will accompany you to investigate the panda incident. Lord Phaethon Please also”

"No need to call me." Phaethon waved his hand, "I have other things to deal with tomorrow morning. We can just split up."

8 a.m. New Antioch time, Central Park, Pigeon Cafe.

Central Park is located in the center of New Antioch, an oasis carved out of the concrete jungle. The surrounding greenery is completely isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city. The pond not far away is fed by the living water of the Hudson River, and there are swan boats and waterbirds on the river. In the morning, there weren't many people here. Some people come for morning exercise, while others, like Phaethon, come to the cafe to have something to eat and meet the guests.

There were iron-framed tables and chairs in the outdoor cafe. Phaethon was drinking milk through a straw. Sitting across from her was Karin, whom she had heard about frequently recently but was meeting for the first time.

"You are indeed quite cute."

"Ah" Karin blushed a little.

"Forget it, just scream. If I had a sister, I really hope she can hold hot chocolate and chat with me like you."

"Oh okay." Karin held the cup and lowered her head to take a sip of hot chocolate. The heat steamed up, forming a layer of mist on her glasses.

"Then, let me open the skylight and speak frankly." Phaethon said, "It's not that Shangluo doesn't want to see you today, it's that he doesn't have enough time. So as his assistant, I'm here to meet with you."

【She looks cuter when she blushes. 】 Apollonia sitting next to her shook her head.

"Don't call me sister." Phaethon covered his forehead, and she suddenly felt that she was a little nervous.

"Relax, let's just talk. Are you short-sighted?"

"What if I take off my glasses?"

[Hey, don’t be fooled, this is an innocent trick of Latin people. 】

"It's sister Phaethon."

"Huh? Then me."

"Then put it on." Phaethon nodded, "The soul is precious, you should pay more attention to its care."

"Ah, that being said, she is indeed very cute."

"No. This is a prop prepared for me by the library. You may have heard from Mr. Shangluo that I am the elf saved by him. Although with his help, I gained a sense of the world, but my The origin of elves still makes this perception occasionally biased. So this pair of glasses can correct my vision and allow me to see a more ordinary world."

Karin shuddered: "It's a little scary. I can feel that there is some kind of huge, cold space underground. It's much better if I put on glasses."

【Is it as cute as Yanqiu? 】

"It's different. Yan Qiu knows how to restrain herself, and the guy in front of her is an elf, do you understand? She is also very cute from a 'physical' point of view." Karin in front of her revealed a kind of clarity and tranquility like spring water. , peaceful. Just like the nymphs in the forest, the larks in the park are jumping around not far from her, with no intention of leaving.

[I don’t understand] “Because you don’t wear glasses like hers. What you see is somewhat different from what she sees.”

She looked at Karin: "I heard Shangluo talking about you."

"Ah, what did he say about me? Can I ask?"

"He said you were cute."

"Ah~~" Karin buried her face into the mouth of the cup again, and her eyes that had not yet dissipated were covered with another layer of fog, and now her eyes were completely invisible.

"Then, let's get down to business." Phaethon took a sip of milk. "Do you need our help with anything? Or do you just want to meet Shangluo? I can ask him to take time out to meet you."

"Ah, it doesn't have to be so troublesome. In fact, there is something very important. The Great Library has a long-sealed archives here. We need to open it under the supervision of members of the 'Inner Circle'. When considering this operation , the King of Rome happens to be here, so I can ask him to open the door."

"Is that so?" Phaethon nodded, "I remember that there were indeed these requirements. Victoria should have told him at that time that she would occasionally come to participate in some ceremonies or something. That's not a big problem. Although Shangluo is very busy now, she can't find the time. It’s okay to come out and open the door with you.”

"Ah! Is it really possible?"

"Really, you can." Phaethon smiled, "Relax, I'm not here to blame you. There's nothing wrong with what you do."

"Eh?" Karin raised her head in surprise, "What did I do?"

"You're very grateful to Shangluo, right? But you think you haven't been able to repay him yet? So you want to stay with him for a while longer?"

"Ah huh."

【Tsk. This face is really hard to resist. But should I tell her now? 】

"Alas." Phaethon sighed and asked Apollonia, "Are you really willing to listen to my arrangements?"

[I agreed before going out that this operation will be under your command, and of course it will be the same this time. No matter what, I will cooperate with you. 】

"Then I maintain my opinion: don't interfere for the time being. I suggest you trust Shangluo more and he will handle it himself."

[Are you really sure you want to believe him? 】

"If you think it should be my decision, then trust me."

[Okay. Actually, I also want to believe him. Well, I'm going to check out first. I haven't paid for it myself yet. I want to experience it. 】

Phaethon put the money for the drink into Apollonia's hand and asked her to go aside - but it could be heard anywhere, no matter where she sat.

"Well, Miss Karin, let me check the schedule." Phaethon looked at the notebook, "Well, how about having lunch with Shangluo today at noon? He will go to investigate the case in the morning. If nothing happens, we will have lunch at noon. You have time. Can you first tell me where the library you are going to is? I'll see if he is free to go with you now."

"Wait a minute." Karin also took out her notebook and flipped through the notes to the page she needed: "Here it is, we are going here: Level -1 of the Metropolitan Hub Subway Station. It says there needs to be an inner ring The door can only be opened if a member is present. Sorry for your trouble!"

(End of this chapter)