Red Moon Returns

The bad news is that the candlelight dinner plan failed completely.

The good news is that the dinner for two turned into a dinner for three.

Lin Qi was left in the Church of Suffering to eat a collective communion of the church.

The food was quite shabby, a few vegetables, an apple, a piece of white bread, and at most a small piece of cheese on top. He felt that the rabbits he fed in his previous life were more abundant than these. Thinking of the quality of the snacks and black tea he had eaten in the Church of the Night, Lin Qi just felt that... I'd better go there to eat next time, anyway, it's familiar.

But everyone ate the same, including Nightingale and Miss Valente. Lin Qi didn't say anything nonsense. In fact, the taste was not bad, but after eating, he felt that his eyes were a little red, his ears were a little long, and it was the same as if he hadn't eaten anything. There was no problem with other things.

He didn't realize until halfway through the meal why he was eating with more than 60 believers in the Church of Suffering?

It was not a free communion given to the public, nor a reception meal for visitors, but purely a daily internal meal for believers.

Why give me an internal meal? What's the reason?

Lynch didn't know, but seeing these believers being particularly warm and friendly to him, just like entertaining their own people, and looking at the aristocratic lady sitting next to him with a strange expression, Lynch decided not to consider this issue.

He was afraid that it would cause a bloodbath, and someone next to him was about to burst into sparks while biting bread.

When he was sent home by the two ladies, it was already nine o'clock in the evening. Although he always felt that this behavior was full of wrong places, facing the folding fan and the sword, he felt that there seemed to be nothing wrong.

When he returned home, Mrs. Maggie and Little Martha should have gone to bed. Lynch did not disturb them and went straight back to his bedroom.

Yesterday, he fought wits and courage with Xing Zhicai. Except for killing his first opponent, the snake man, he did not experience any danger, but he was under great mental pressure.

The lives of the whole town were on his shoulders, and more importantly, the police officer was also next to him, and her life was also entrusted to him. He seemed relaxed, but he almost exhausted all his energy and imagination to solve this crisis in time.

After that, he only slept for a few hours at Milt's house before being grabbed by a group of big men from the Watchers. He was also mocked by the bearded Cui En for seeing you every time.

Lynch thought that this man was really rude. It seemed that the lizard had digested it all. So he was very moved and handed him the Star Color. He was so nervous and pale all the way that he was relieved when he arrived at the destination.

In short, he was very tired all day. Lynch simply did nothing. He opened the curtains, bathed in the crimson moonlight, and lay quietly on the bed thinking.

He hadn't figured out how to deal with the Graki Revelation. Even if he wanted to take care of the feelings of the police officer, he couldn't let this dangerous and weird thing spread uncontrollably in Rhine City. Therefore, he certainly couldn't just hand it over to the profiteers of the Knowledge Library for consignment.

Let's put it aside for a while and see what happens. There's no rush. The most important thing now is the human-faced fruit and the invitation from the Duke's Mansion. These two things must be dealt with in the next few days. By the way, there is also the archbishop of the Church of Wealth, and he needs to find a way to contact him.

I have no friendship with him, but maybe I can change my mindset and take advantage of the situation.

I should be able to persuade Archbishop Trinles of the Church of the Night, and I can also invite Ms. Nightingale to come out. Although the crazy people of the Church of the Sun have no reason to help me, they went to Miss Valente's house and blew up the house. It is a conflict between theocracy and secular aristocracy, which is relatively sensitive. In addition, the last mirror was blown up by my neighbor with a punch. With these threats, I should be able to get their archbishop to give face.

In this way, there are three churches coming forward, and the Church of Wealth does not need to do anything. It is just to give information. Their archbishop should be able to accept it.

In this way, the matter of the light of miracle may really be put on the agenda, otherwise I will not be at ease.

'Neighbor, chat with me. '

[Hmm? ]

'I don't know why you don't tell me many things directly. I think my attitude is already very clear. It should not be just because of my own choice. I guess there are some things that the gods cannot say, otherwise it will bring uncontrollable changes. Or it will affect other things. ’

[……]

‘Well, it seems to be about the same, so I can make my own inferences. You don’t mind me knowing, but you can’t tell me? ’

[……]

‘Have you slept? ’

[Yes, I slept. ]

‘Oh, that’s good, so maybe my guess is right. Another great disaster is coming? So plague, war, famine, and death will appear one after another. Are these all signs of a great disaster? ’

[You should sleep, Lin Qi. ]

‘It seems to be wrong. Where is it? ’ Lin Qi pondered, and suddenly remembered a previous guess. He stared at the red moon outside the window and thought, ‘Could it be that the cause and effect relationship is reversed? They are not signs of a great disaster, but they caused a great disaster. ’

[……]

‘Hiss… Then what is the purpose of the Shadow Alliance doing these things? The Mordiggian incident always makes me think that they want to cause a plague, but all professionals say that the power of the Ghoul King cannot cause a plague. Maybe they are right, but I keep my thoughts to myself, because their next plan is to kill Howard, perhaps to provoke conflicts between the Parliament and the Kingdom, which is likely to cause a war. The first step is the plague, and the second step is war... Do they want to artificially cause a catastrophe? '

[……]

'Are they crazy? Is there any benefit for them to do this? At the end of the First Age, you were...'

[Don’t treat anyone as a madman, Lynch. Some seemingly crazy behaviors may be just because you don’t see the reasons behind them. In fact, these behaviors have sufficient self-consistent logic. 】

'So, you know? But you can't say that? ’

【……】

‘You agree that their logic is self-consistent, but you don’t agree with their behavior itself, and you want to stop them? ’

[Lynch, you don’t need to think about what I want to do, you have to think about what you want to do. 】

'Don't talk nonsense. All I want to do is think about what you want to do. You woke me up from the dead, kept me for who knows how many years, sent me into this body, and helped me survive along the way. , I want to consider what you want to do, and I want to help you do it, what does it have to do with you? ’

Lin Qi was actually half asleep and half awake, and then he suddenly realized what he had been thinking.

Damn it, why did I lose my temper with my neighbor? What should I do if I insulted a goddess? Waiting online, urgent.

His confused brain suddenly woke up, but it was also completely messed up. However, before he could get the reply that was destined to be non-existent, a gentle voice suddenly came from his mind.

[If this is really your choice, then keep doing it, Lynch...] Ms. Luna was silent for a moment, and said quietly, [I am very happy. 】

Are you happy to be criticized by me? Lin Qi was a little confused for a moment.

[Because of this, there will be a reason when divine punishment comes. 】

‘Hey, are you kidding me. ’

【What do you think? ] A series of chuckles rang out in my mind for the first time, but they quickly stopped laughing, [Unfortunately, now is not the time to think about this. You have more important things to consider. 】

Um?

Following Ms. Luna's reminder, Lynch suddenly realized that a rustling sound was coming from the bedroom door.

Is there an intruder? Are the landlady and Martha okay?

Lin Qi felt nervous, but soon realized that the other party was probably coming for him. He quickly suppressed his worries, squinted his eyes and breathed softly, pretending to have fallen asleep.

Sure enough, the door opened gently, and a figure flashed in and walked softly to the bed.

Under the crimson moonlight, Lin Qi saw a head of dazzling blond hair.

It was the landlady standing at the head of his bed, leaning over him and looking at him.

? ? ?

Before Lynch could react, the landlady's arm had already moved.

Immediately, the nightgown on his body slipped gently, revealing...

Damn it!

Lin Qi, a senior magician in his previous life, only felt his nose was hot and his mind went blank.

Mrs. Maggie stood right in front of her, so dazzling in the moonlight.

Her long golden hair was flowing smoothly, her milk-like skin exuded an incandescent halo, her beautiful figure showed no trace of childbirth, and her slender legs... poof.

Lin Qi, who has read countless films, has never seen such a scene. This is simply the strongest mental shock. Lin Qi's brain has become a mess. In front of him, he can only see his fair skin and swaying blond hair shining in the moonlight. In his mind, there is only A thought:

What are you going to do! Why don't you wear clothes!

However, before the miserable otaku brain could accept everything in front of him, the landlady had already raised her arm, showing everything more clearly to Lynch.

"Mr. Detective, I have seen everything you have done for me and Martha. I am just a stupid woman. I don't know how to express my gratitude. I have no money, no knowledge, and no ability. The only thing I can do is to use I will repay you myself. I hope you can accept my body and continue to stay here. To you, I really, really..."

Her voice suddenly choked up, and Mrs. Maggie did not say any more, but slowly leaned towards Lynch, getting closer and closer, and she could even see the glistening tears in the corners of her beautiful eyes.

At this moment, Lynch suddenly understood everything.

This lady is not only grateful, but also wants to use this method to keep herself and the Book of Purification for a long time, so as to ensure the safety of Martha I.

Motherly love is indeed a bit touching, but what the hell should I do now?

Lin Qi was already feeling hot all over, and certain changes had already occurred. He was almost unconscious, but the clarity of his thoughts allowed him to calm down a little.

No matter what she thinks, I am taking advantage of others' danger. This is tantamount to me using the Book of Purification to threaten the other party. Do I really want to do something worse than a beast?

Although I dream about it and occasionally fantasize about it, it is not in this situation and in this way.

For a moment, Lynch fell into a fierce psychological struggle, and the landlady's soft body was already close to him.

Biting his lips hard, Lynch turned over and pressed the landlady's body. Just like when they first met, he stared at the landlady's lake-like eyes with red eyes, trying to make the tremor in his voice less severe:

"You think about it carefully, Mrs. Maggie."

"We have known each other for almost two months. You should know who I am. I really like your... body, and I am also dreaming about what will happen next. But I am also a person with a bottom line. If it were another situation, I would be very... Accept it happily, but not for this reason. I don’t think it is right for me to continue to let everything happen.”

"Once something happens, I will be ashamed of this kind of behavior that is blackmail or even similar to buying and selling. In order to avoid embarrassment, it is impossible for me to continue to live here. Leaving is the only option. But is this what you want to see? ?”

"Instead of this, it is better to treat everything tonight as a dream. You are still the gentle and beautiful landlady, and I am still the pervert who fantasizes about your back. Let's continue our originally peaceful life together until one day in the future, everything may happen naturally, instead of relying on the purification book to trigger everything."

The landlady never said a word, but when she heard Lynch's words, her eyes became extremely complicated. She was grateful with a bit of resentment, but also a little bit of dependence.

Slowly, Maggie's body relaxed and no longer tried to struggle to hold her up. Only then did Lynch feel the changes in his body. His face turned red, and he quickly fell to one side and lay side by side with the landlady on the bed. For a while, in the room under the moonlight, only the breathing sounds of the two were extremely clear.

"After all, you don't want me to have to leave, ma'am."

Lynch's heart was bleeding when he spoke.

What the hell did I do? Why did I push my dream away?

But he didn't regret it. Taking advantage of others' misfortune is not what a man should do.

The bed moved, and the landlady stood up silently. She stood by the bed and stared at Lynch for a long time, then suddenly leaned over and kissed him.

Hmm?

Lynch opened his eyes wide, and once again fell into the dilemma of a blank mind. This time he even forgot how to breathe, and let the scorching breath hit his face.

After a long time, the landlady pushed Lynch's body suddenly, stepped back a few steps to distance herself, and said in a trembling voice:

"I hate you, and thank you. I have been prepared to completely abandon shame and morality, but you... can everything really be the same as before?"

"I'm afraid it's impossible, and I can't go back." Lynch lay on the bed, his eyes flickering, and said faintly, "At least in the future, I will have more beautiful dreams in my dreams, and there will be a lot of them, which makes me very embarrassed."

The landlady's cheeks were slightly red, she bit her lips and her eyes were like water. Suddenly, she stomped her feet, picked up the scattered nightgown, and ran out of the bedroom with her head down.

And Lynch looked at such a beautiful back, and his expression became more complicated.

Boom boom boom.

Mrs. Maggie ran back to the bedroom, leaned against the door and panted softly, staring blankly at the weak light of the gas lamp, not knowing what she was thinking.

After a long time, she let go of her red lips with teeth marks and hummed softly.

"Natalie, Valente, hum."

In the bedroom on the second floor, Lynch was still lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

'Is this the more important thing you said? '

A burst of joyful laughter was crisp and pleasant, echoing in Lynch's mind.

That night, Lynch could not fall asleep.