Deep Sea Embers - Chapter 86

[Chapter 86 Remuneration]

Deng affirmed his composure, and walked towards the two peace officers at the door.

He was honest in his heart—he didn’t do any damage anyway, and he didn’t have any conflicts with the authorities. Although Captain Duncan was well-known, what did the moving natural disasters on the Infinite Sea have to do with him being an honest and responsible antique store manager? related?

Think carefully about his most suspicious behavior, which is to attend a gathering of cultists-then he enthusiastically reported it after he came out!

Wait…report?

Duncan suddenly remembered this incident, and immediately vaguely guessed the reason why the two sheriffs came to the door, and immediately stepped forward with more confidence, but Nina obviously did not have this composure. Hastily greeted him, and at the same time lowered his voice and hurriedly said from an angle that the two sheriffs could not see: “Uncle, when the two sheriffs ask questions later, you must be honest…” Duncan

walked Suddenly staggered, looking at her “niece” with weird eyes: “Is this the image I have in your mind?”

Nina looked aggrieved at her poor reputation, who was banned for drinking or fighting in casinos every now and then. The “uncle” who came to the door: “…otherwise, why would Mr. Sheriff come to you?”

Duncan: “…”

He sighed helplessly, came to the door of the store, and greeted the two men in dark blue uniforms. The sheriff smiled brightly: “Good morning, gentlemen, what can I do?”

“Mr. Duncan Strain,” the older of the two sheriffs said, politely and in a businesslike manner. The tone of the official said, “We found this place according to the registered address – the clues you reported to the patrol officers yesterday have been confirmed. On behalf of the city hall, we thank you for your contribution to maintaining the order of the city-state, and send reward money.”

Voice After falling, the young sheriff next to him took a step forward and handed over a paper bag that looked a bit thick.

Nina who was standing aside had her eyes widened.

Duncan had already guessed the purpose of the two sheriffs just now, and guessed that there should be a follow-up to his previous reporting of the cultist’s hideout, but he didn’t expect that they would directly send the reward money to the door. He took the paper with some surprise package, where the disposable wax seal reads “435 Sola” on the seal—a very lucrative bonus for the residents of the lower town.

“So there is still money to take…” Duncan pinched the paper bag, feeling the thickness of the banknotes, “I didn’t think so much at the time.

” Behavior blows, especially in the recent period, all effective reports will get tangible and generous rewards,” the young sheriff laughed, “not to mention the clues you provided… are very unusual.” Hearing

this Duncan couldn’t help but pretended to ask casually, “By the way, I didn’t dare to go over there to take a closer look when I heard something was wrong… What happened over there?” The two security

officers looked at each other, and then Taking two steps forward into the store, Nina was stunned for a moment when she saw this, and after realizing it, she quickly stepped forward and closed the store door.

“We didn’t go to the scene. The guards are handling this matter, but according to the news… the situation at the scene is very tragic,” said the younger sheriff, who has not yet fully learned the business of the seniors. In an official tone, “It is correct that you did not approach rashly but reported to the patrol officer immediately, otherwise you will definitely be in danger.” After the

young man’s voice fell, another security officer followed suit: “The specific situation is ordinary citizens. You don’t need to understand, we just want to remind you—there are more and more cult activities in the city recently, so don’t tell outsiders about your reporting and receiving rewards.”

Duncan was startled for a moment, and quickly reacted.

This is the lower city, where the sewage and poisonous barriers fall and converge. The most shady things in Plant are hidden in these dilapidated and winding alleys, and when heresy is about to move, they will inevitably hide in this kind of place.

Although the block where the antique shop is located is considered a relatively decent place in the lower city, and it is still some distance away from the most dilapidated slums, but from the perspective of filth, the whole lower city is actually similar.

On the other hand, even if you don’t consider that there may be cult members lurking among ordinary people in the lower city, a “person who reports to the authorities and collects a reward” here is very likely to be the object of vigilance by others.

The sheriffs who are familiar with the local situation certainly know this. They are a routine reminder, but they are indeed out of good intentions.

Duncan thought about it and felt that the reminder was right.

This place is indeed prone to cultists-he still has the sun emblem in his pocket.

“Thank you for reminding me,” he thanked sincerely. Although he didn’t know the average level of most of the sheriffs here, at least the two in front of him gave him a good impression. “Do you want to rest here?” “No

need , “The older sheriff waved his hand, turned and walked towards the store door, “We still have patrol missions.”

The young sheriff turned around before leaving: “If you still encounter problems in this area in the future Clues, please report in time—the safety of the city-state affects each of us.” “

Of course,” Duncan squeezed the paper bag in his hand, with a heartfelt smile on his face, “I’ve always been a good person who cares about the order of the city-state.” Citizens.”

The two sheriffs left the antique shop of “the enthusiastic and good citizen Mr. Duncan”, and it wasn’t until the two figures in uniform disappeared on the street that Nina finally recovered and looked at her uncle——Duncan The uncle was opening the paper bag, counting the blue, green and green banknotes inside. The pleasant sound from the flipping of the banknotes made her feel a little bit more real: “Uncle… this is really a reward from the city hall? You actually… …really…”

The girl opened her mouth for a long time, but finally she didn’t feel ashamed to ask “you can really do good things”.

But Duncan knew what Nina was thinking and what she was wondering about. He laughed: “It was just that I reported some illegal activities when I got home yesterday——Uncle, I have always been enthusiastic about public welfare.”

Nina: “…”

“However, I am surprised to have such a high bonus,” Duncan didn’t wait for Nina to speak, then looked down at the banknote in his hand thoughtfully, and muttered, “This can be compared to The business is making money quickly…”

There was another sentence he didn’t say: According to the information he had before, there are still many cultists from various city-states hiding in the city.

That’s all money!

Nina didn’t realize it for a while: “Uncle, what did you say?”

“It’s nothing,” Duncan waved his hand, thinking about this new way of making money, and said casually, “Shouldn’t you go to school? Start early and don’t be late— — By the way, when will Mr. Morris come to visit?”

“Afternoon, I only have one class in the afternoon,” Nina said, as if thinking of something, “Uncle, are you going out today?”

Duncan nodded, “Well, Go out for a while, but I will go home before your history teacher comes.”

When Nina heard this, she cast a suspicious look: “Uncle, what are you going to do?”

Duncan smiled brightly: “Uncle is out hunting Go.”

He already had an idea, since the sun badge is so useful, and the government distributes money so happily, this method is not in vain – anyway, even if there is no factor of “reporting money”, it is just to ensure the stability of his surrounding environment , he also wants to find trouble with the cultists, now that he is sure that he can do it again after he has troubled them, why not?

But Nina is a smart girl. Even if she didn’t know other details about Duncan, she could guess what “hunting” in her uncle’s words meant, and the girl’s delicate eyebrows immediately frowned: “…Uncle, are you doing this wrong?” Yes, you said yesterday that you want to open a store in a down-to-earth manner, and you also said that you need to rectify the situation in the store

and recruit shop assistants…” “Caring about the security of the city and opening a store in a down-to-earth manner are not contradictory,” Duncan waved his hand, “Go to school , Uncle has his own measure.”

However, what he didn’t expect was that Nina found a chair beside her and sat down after hearing this.

“Nina?”

“Uncle, it’s so dangerous.” Nina raised her head and looked directly at Duncan.

Duncan: “Ah…Actually…”

“I want to watch you,” Nina sat there stubbornly, “The two gentlemen of the peace just said that the city-state is not safe recently… I accidentally ran into something. Forget it, how can you take the initiative to find those dangers?”

Duncan looked at the seventeen-year-old girl in a daze.

He suddenly realized that the other party really cared about him—in a persistent way that she thought was right and safe, caring about Uncle Duncan, who in her eyes was “seriously ill for many years, weak in body, reckless in his actions, and eager to make money recently.” “.

“I don’t want a bicycle.” Nina lowered her head and muttered softly.

“Go to school.” Duncan exhaled suddenly, stepped forward with a smile and pressed Nina’s head.

Nina looked up in surprise.

“You’re right, it’s dangerous,” Duncan looked at Nina seriously, “I’m not going anywhere, I’ll wait for you in the store.”

(End of this chapter)