Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 367: Still Not Mature Enough?
Finally, Wade and his team found the small park hidden in a secluded corner of Scherer Street, but they had wasted too long and therefore failed to track down any traces left by the target.

There were some unexpected discoveries.

"A reaction to the release of magic has been detected." Aegir observed the magic detection instrument in his hand and said, "Judging from the instantaneous peak value and fluctuation of the value, it is very likely the legendary fairy magic."

When other beings release magic, the changes in magic power usually present a regular curve graph, because these magics have a fixed internal structure and basic reaction process. Only the incredible fairy magic, because its effect is completely unfixed and even the user himself cannot understand it, will present such a messy, loose, child-like magic power change graph.

Wade rubbed his brows and felt a headache. "Does it mean that there was a nest of goblins that stayed here for several years, and the night watchmen in this city never found it?"

"I can't blame them."

Aegir said a few good words for his colleagues whom he had never met before: "Fairy magic does not follow any existing magic laws at all, so the magic devices that rely on these laws will always have loopholes when facing fairies. It is said that the researchers in the Construction Management Department are already trying to analyze the principles, but there has been no substantial progress yet."

These are all off-topic, and Wade Locke doesn't care. What bothers him more is that the clues have been completely cut off.

After investigating the target's life experience and interpersonal relationships in Linville, they tracked him to Rostin by checking the train numbers and passenger lists, and learned from several witnesses that the target had been around Scherer Street... They thought they could follow this clue until they found out the target's true identity and background, but they were always one step late and were always left behind by the target, as if there was a hand in the dark that was manipulating their fate and interfering with their mission.

If the clues in Rostin City are broken, then where should we look for new clues? The target left very few traces in Nimsher City and Avion City, and disappeared completely after the battle with Mother Earth Titan, just like evaporating from the face of the earth. Could it be that he flew into the sky?

"That's right." Wade made a decision: "Let's go now and take the Ouroboros special line."

In the eyes of the three teammates, their captain was still as steady as ever, and did not waver in the face of an unfavorable situation. After thinking calmly for a while, he suddenly spoke and said to them in a firm tone: "There is another clue."

Sally asked subconsciously: "What clue?"

Wade was a little anxious, but he didn't show it. He maintained his composure in front of his teammates. No one else said anything, waiting quietly for his next decision.

He was a man of swift action, but the team members were used to this style, so they did not raise any objections. Sally looked at Egil with a squint: "Speaking of the White City Republic, isn't that Egil's hometown? This business trip is really far, from Greater Brittany to Leisenburg, and then to the White City Republic. I feel like my legs are going to break from running."

Sally shrugged. "I don't understand."

Sally scratched her hair. "But Mr. Yanke has passed away. He died from injuries sustained in a burglary. With this kind of behavior, he can't be a magician, right?"

Michelle's sneer came from the side. In order to prevent them from quarreling again and diverting the topic to an unpredictable direction, Aegir quickly said: "The information says that Mr. Yang Ke is from Mirhail, the 'Sycamore City' of the White City Republic. Does that mean we are going to investigate there next, Captain?"

"The first resident pastor of Tianxin Church is Mr. Yang Ke." Wade's thoughts gradually opened up: "If the target's identity is suspicious, then the origin of the Holy Goddess Church is also very suspicious. As a pastor of the Goddess Church and the adoptive father of the target, Mr. Yang Ke has all the suspicious points. If we can find out his identity and experience, perhaps we can analyze some special answers from it."

Wade glanced at her, then said meaningfully: "Sometimes, what you see with your naked eyes may not be the truth. It is easier to investigate a dead person than a living person."

"Don't complain, Sally. I'll help you apply for a vacation when this mission is over."

"Really? Captain, you can't break your promise. I want to go to the 'Sea City' of Mindelias, Lotdana! Ah, sunshine, waves, beaches, and cacti~"

"Lotdana doesn't have cactus, huh, what a superficial woman." "Shut up!"

The voices of the group gradually faded away and finally disappeared at the end of Scherer Street. Only the wooden and stone houses with thick turf roofs were left. They were still quietly gazing at the small park on the corner among the colorful fallen leaves swaying in the street, and saw the deserted appearance of the years.

Perhaps, this street will soon have a new name.

After all, it no longer has the sycamore trees, and it has lost those lively and lovely fairies.

……

After returning to the Sky Island, the proprietress Shesta and the bartender Shelia were warmly welcomed - the warmest welcome came from Alice. After all, once everyone from the hotel arrived, she had a place to stay and food to eat, unlike before when she could only sleep outdoors and eat only fruits. After eating these for more than half a month, she felt like she was turning into a Pokémon.

Maybe even Pokémon eat better than her.

However, Yieta was not seen among the crowd of people welcoming them. After asking, Shesta found out that the feather elf lady could not leave her windmill tower room due to a curse, so she could not come to greet them.

"It's okay. I'll take you there to meet her later. Yieta is a very nice person and everyone likes her!" Xie Mi promised, patting his chest.

How could it be bad? She never complained when Alice occupied her room to play games every day. It was clear that if she cried, even if it was fake, Lingge and Saint Shalia would immediately help her pull Alice out of the windmill and throw her into the forest to reflect on herself. But she just swallowed her anger and boosted the arrogance of a certain golden-haired maid. It was really sad.

"Speaking of which, elder sister, why are you so concerned about Yieta?" Xie Mi looked at his elder sister with suspicion again: "Second sister is the same. When she heard Yieta's name, her expression changed. What are you hiding from me? I am also a member of the Fairy Sleep Inn. I have the right to know!"

She emphasized her legal rights very seriously. This was a trick she learned from Alice. She would say this every time the golden maid wanted to stay up late to play games. If Lingge disagreed, it would be unfree, undemocratic, and unhuman rights. It was autocratic and feudal and must be criticized!
Unfortunately, Shesta didn't buy it. She smiled and reached out her hand, rubbed her sister's head, and replied in a long tone: "There is no such thing, little Shemi, you are too worried."

really?
I always feel like you're still coaxing me.

After dealing with Alice for a long time, Shemi learned a lot of things without a teacher, including playing tricks, throwing tantrums, making trouble, pretending not to hear, being thick-skinned, insisting on being thick-skinned, and questioning whether it is reasonable or not. She felt that this was very useful knowledge, so she put it into practice.

"Shami," the landlady asked suddenly, "Didn't you say you'd find a place for us to set up a hotel on the island? Where is it?"

"Oh, yes, we also need to set up a hotel!" Xie Mi suddenly realized that this was the most important thing and could not be delayed, so she quickly grabbed her elder sister's hand and flew to the precious land that she had carefully selected and inspected for half an hour. She completely forgot what she was struggling with just now.

Shesta was half-pulled and half-dragged by her, with a gentle smile on her lips and a silent sigh in her heart.

Although I also want to tell you, little Shemi.

But it’s better to wait until you are really grown up before talking about this kind of thing.

You are still too immature now.

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)