Chapter 358 Interrogation
A faint light shone through the slit curtains, and the sky had already darkened.

In the room filled with an ambiguous atmosphere, Fors lay on Luke with rosy cheeks, feeling that she didn’t even have the strength to clench her fingers.

After the experience, she was surprised to find that kind of thing could be so comfortable, as if all the troubles would go away, and it was easier to get addicted to it than alcohol and cigarettes.

At first, she just thought the atmosphere was good, and she improvised to express her gratitude in this way. At the same time, she also took the opportunity to have an in-depth communication with the man to determine his orientation. However, after trying it, she felt that she might fall for it.

Lu Ke closed his eyes and felt the degree of digestion of the extraordinary characteristics in his body.

Apart from the digestion brought by the Devouring Sequence 6 ability bestowed by the main body, the woman was completely immersed in the passion, and the affair, which was almost exhausting, was only slightly faster.

Fortunately, the Sequence 5 “Mystic Instructor” was bound to melt in the mouth, which meant that he could directly upgrade to Sequence as soon as he digested the “Witch of Pleasure”.

Sequence five and nine turns to the peak of perfection, half a step to sequence four?

Luke stroked Fors a few times, and she didn’t want to move. Even her eyes became more clingy than before, and he sighed secretly.

Sure enough, finding the passage leading to the depths of your heart and then using the key to open the door is the most efficient and direct way to improve your favorability.

“I remember not long ago you thought I was a liar and worried that Hugh had been deceived by me.”

Fors half-opened his eyes, recalling the awkward moment when they first met, his voice hoarse:

“Don’t get me wrong, I think you’re a liar now, too.”

“It’s just that you are a liar who looks attractive enough, has profound knowledge, is strong enough to make you feel secure, and is generous enough to make people feel angry.”

After a pause, she added, feeling the powerful beating of the breasts beneath her, “Well, she’s also a liar with a very good body.”

Lu Ke raised his eyebrows: “I think it’s hard to call someone who meets these conditions a liar.”

“Too.”

“Xiu will be back soon. Shouldn’t you get up, take a shower, clean up the room, and open the window to get rid of the smell?”

Fors rubbed the strong chest impatiently, and said lazily:

“Come back if you want. If you and Xio don’t mind, the three of us can go together…”

Well, it seems that Trier’s enlightenment reading material is quite effective.

Fors suddenly got stuck, her breathing became a little faster, and the corners of her lips curved up.

“It seems like you don’t mind. You get so excited when I mention it.”

Lu Ke was speechless for a moment. Of course, he didn’t mind the threesome, but he felt that Fors had bad intentions. Could he have made this plate of dumplings just to get jealous?
Noticing the doubtful look and other changes on his face, Fors couldn’t help but curl her lips.

After experiencing what it was like to be with a man, she was 90% sure that she didn’t have that kind of thought about Xio.

Ninety percent!

She stood up and wrapped herself in the quilt. Fors supported herself with her sore legs, disconnected herself with an unbearable look and gasps, and jumped off the bed like a deer.

“I’m just kidding. Today is the weekend. Xio will definitely go to church to pray. This is her habit.”

“The church…”

Lu Ke hesitated for a moment and asked:
“I remember that Xio believed in the goddess of night?”

“Well, this is the belief that most women would choose.”

Fors nodded slightly. The Church of the Evernight Goddess advocated equality between men and women and mutual assistance among families, and encouraged women to go out to work. Church members did not have a strict hierarchy, and it was the only faith that could comfort many women trapped at home.

On the other hand, the Church of the Lord of Storms emphasizes the superiority of men over women, believing that women are born with disabilities, are weak and sentimental, can only give birth to children at home, and need the guidance of men to survive.

These are only the roughest divisions; the authority and protection methods of the two gods will also attract people with such needs.

For example, gravekeepers who work at night all year round will naturally choose the shelter of darkness, while sailors drifting on the sea will choose storm escort.

“Are you also a believer of the Goddess of Night?”

“No, I am a believer in the god of steam and machinery.”

Fors was already sitting in a chair wrapped in a blanket. She lit a delicate lady’s cigarette and answered amid the smoke:
“Compared to the followers of the Goddess of Night and the Lord of Storms, who have been working together for hundreds of years and still occasionally have conflicts, I prefer the God of Steam and Machinery. The worship of sophisticated and complex machinery represents rationality and purity.”

Fors shook her head again when she said this. “But compared to the other two churches, the Steam Church is indeed a little worse. This is also true.”

“I am usually too lazy to go to church to pray or attend mass, so I can only be considered a shallow believer. Occasionally, I will donate some of my writing royalties to the church, which is considered a contribution to the church.”

Luke was noncommittal, “I think the church staff would be happier with your way of giving back to the church.”

“Maybe. What is your faith?”

Luke spread his hands, “Well, strictly speaking, I believe in myself.”

“If you don’t believe in God, then don’t believe in God. Why are you beating around the bush?”

Fors rolled her eyes. After puffing a few times, she lost interest in nicotine and felt that her previous way of relaxing had become boring.

She put out the cigarette in her hand and gradually returned to her usual calm and leisurely attitude.

“I’m going to take a shower, and I’ll leave the room to you to clean up.”

bang-

The door closed, and Luke stayed in bed for a while, then resigned himself to getting up and cleaning up the mess. Although sometimes he did these things when Xio was too tired to fall asleep, he wondered if Fors was too lazy.

I should have brought Parrot here earlier.

……

North District, St. Samuel’s Church.

The church is pure black as a whole, with a bell tower on each side, presenting a symmetrical beauty.

There are only a few holes on the front wall of the prayer hall, which can let in pure light. These lights appear like bright stars in the darkness, creating a soft and sacred atmosphere inside the church.

Xio walked into the church in the darkening sky. This was her regular routine every weekend. It came from her mother. Faith is something that is passed down from generation to generation.

In the church, through the tall and narrow windows inlaid with tiny blue and red patterns, rays of light that were dyed with colors, so blue that it was almost black, and so red that it looked like the moon, made the surroundings appear unusually dark.

Xio was surprised when he walked in. There shouldn’t be many people coming to the prayer room at this time, but there were actually quite a few people sitting in it. Each of them had a noble temperament and was well-dressed, but their faces didn’t look very good.

At the top was an old man with a clean beard and deep eyes. His appearance was extremely clean, and even though he was wearing a black and red archbishop’s robe, he did not give people a gloomy feeling.

Xiu, who knew the clergy well enough and was a Beyonder, was shocked. There were only thirteen archbishops in the Church of Night, and each of them was a demigod.

Demi god!

Xio’s heart tightened, and she wanted to turn around and run away immediately. How could a wild extraordinary person end up facing an official demigod? Even if she believed in the goddess, she would probably be sent to a place like the Inquisition.

But the old man at the top had already met her eyes, nodded at her, smiled kindly, and motioned for the new believer to find a seat.

Xio forced himself to suppress his nervousness, tried to stay calm as much as possible, and found an empty seat to sit down.

“She is the goddess of night who is higher than the starry sky and longer than eternity. She is also the Lord of Crimson, the Mother of Secrets, the Queen of Disaster and Fear, the Lord of Sleep and Silence.”

The old man chanted the goddess’s name softly and prayed devoutly. His voice was not loud, but it spread throughout the prayer room, carrying a peaceful atmosphere, as if he was chanting a poem to soothe the soul.

The people below the stage followed suit in chanting and praying. Their voices were not uniform, but they all revealed a sense of tranquility, and the people themselves became peaceful as well.

Xio’s mood was relieved by the repeated prayers, and the mental fatigue from a day’s work was relieved. She suddenly remembered the corresponding part of the knowledge Luke taught her. Is this the ability of the “Requiem Master” of the Sequence 6 of the Sleepless Path?

After praying several times, the old man stopped praying and left the front. The people in the audience also woke up from the silence, and their spirits improved a lot. They began to review themselves with the people around them.

Xio looked at the other believers with a more understanding look. These people should be the guests who were frightened in the assassination of Ambassador Bakerland that she saw in the newspaper this morning.

“Do you think that faith is a beacon that points the way forward when we are lost?”

A clear female voice sounded beside my ears.

Xio glanced sideways, a hint of surprise on her face. The girl next to her had a face brighter than spring light and a perfect figure. Even as a woman, she was stunned for a few seconds.

Xio pondered for a moment: “I think faith is a spiritual pillar and a motivation in times of hardship.”

As for whether she could guide the way, she was not sure.

The gods had rarely appeared since the Fifth Age. When her family was destroyed, she had prayed countless times, but had never received a response. Although she would not vent her hatred on the gods, she believed that the future path should be paved by herself.

The girl nodded slightly, with a lonely look on her face. “Every time I feel upset, I come to the church to pray. It may not be able to resolve my confusion and worries, but the solemn atmosphere here allows me to calm down and think.”

Xiu chatted casually with the girl. On the one hand, he couldn’t help but say a few words of comfort to such a beautiful girl who looked lonely. On the other hand, he also used chatting to relieve his emotions and fit in better with the people here.

After all, the demigod archbishop left without stopping right after he left, which was too eye-catching.

“Many times people are easily swayed by emotions and do all kinds of irrational things on impulse. Rationality is indeed very important.”

For example, she was blinded by lust and had a boyfriend before she knew it. Fortunately, she had good vision and luck, and not only did she not let trivial feelings hinder her extraordinary career, but she was promoted within a few days.

Thinking of this, Xio added: “But even precise machinery can be damaged. It is normal for people to be impulsive, happy, angry, and act on impulse. No one can remain calm and objective forever.”

“Sometimes, being irrational may bring you unexpected results.”

After listening to this, the girl nodded thoughtfully with a smile on her face. “Although it didn’t solve my confusion, your words made me think more.”

“My name is Audrey. May I know your name?”

“Just call me Xiu.”

The two began to chat about some simple and relaxing topics. Hugh, who was once a noble lady, could easily take over Audrey’s topic.

They started out by politely discussing the various behaviors of ladies, and as the atmosphere became more harmonious, they talked about not being able to go out freely, being watched all the time, having to always remain elegant, and the restraints that seemed to break their waists and abdomens.

It was not until the bell rang, reminding those in the prayer room that it was time to leave, that the two people, who had become so familiar with each other that they felt they had met too late, walked out of the church and said goodbye reluctantly.

“I hope to see you again next time, Hugh.”

“Me too, it’s a pleasure to be with you.”

Hugh walked Audrey to the luxurious carriage that was coming to pick her up, and waved goodbye with a smile.

“That’s good. You seemed a little anxious when I first came in. I hope you feel better now.”

Audrey blinked at Xio and let go of the curtain, closing it with a brisk voice.

Xio was stunned for a moment, and only reacted when the carriage drove away: “So this is why you took the initiative to talk to me. You are so gentle, but was I so obvious…”

A gust of cold wind woke her up and her face suddenly changed.

If any girl could see her nervousness, there was no reason why a demigod couldn’t see it. The Goddess of Night was the “Mother of Secrets”. The Archbishop of the Church of the Goddess of Night was in the dark…

She didn’t dare to think too much and planned to leave immediately. As soon as she turned around, she saw a figure that almost melted into the night.

The old man with a clean-shaven face and deep eyes who had organized the chanting in the prayer room before was standing in front of her without her knowing when.

Xiu suddenly felt his legs go weak, he was at a loss, and he was extremely panicked.

At this moment, she heard the old man in front of her slowly speak:
“Do you want a coronation ceremony?”

Xio stood there in a daze, not knowing what to do.

What?
……

The night is quiet, and the half-obscured moonlight is scattered like a veil.

Xio opened the door and walked into the house, and saw Fors reading a book in the living room with the kerosene lamp on. She sank limply into the sofa, with her legs crossed, and looked extremely relaxed.

“It’s a little later than usual today.”

“Well, something happened.”

Xio replied nonchalantly, “You seem to be in a good mood, what’s the good news?”

Fors coughed twice and said, “Well… I just sorted out the ideas for the new book, so I’m very happy.”

“is it?”

Xio looked at Fors suspiciously. Would her best friend be happy because she had new ideas for writing? She wanted to smash the typewriter every time she typed.

She opened the door and saw a strange male figure standing in front of the bed, staring at her quietly like a ghost.

In the moonlight and with the sheriff’s insight, she could see the man’s face clearly. It was a nondescript look, but she still recognized it.

The person in front of him was the murderer who assassinated Ambassador Bakerland as reported in major newspapers!

Without having time to think about why Lu Ke was not there and there was a murderer, Xio’s eyes suddenly became sharp, and his face immediately showed full of majesty. He held the triangular pyramid he carried with him in his right hand and rushed forward to attack reflexively.

pat-

The figure flashed easily and grabbed the shorter Xio. The fingers holding his wrist exerted a little force and the prism fell to the ground. The other hand had already reached into the knight’s uniform.

Realizing that the man’s hands were beginning to behave unruly, Xio was startled and struggled desperately with all her might, ignoring the fact that her body was being controlled.

“Stop, stop, stop! Be careful not to hurt yourself.”

The familiar voice made Xio startled. He took his hand away from his body under the clothes and turned on the gas lamp. Under the light, he saw a familiar face.

“Didn’t I tell you in advance?”

Quinn was stunned to see the wanted murderer’s appearance change back to his boyfriend’s in the blink of an eye.

“What are you…”

Luke spread his hands. “Speak out, Miss Sheriff.”

“You are the murderer who assassinated Ambassador Beckeron.”

Xio said this hesitantly, and was surprised to find that his potion was digested rapidly. Stars appeared before his eyes, and the sound of complete digestion rang in his ears.

Do “magicians” have the ability to disguise themselves? Why can potions be digested? Shouldn’t fake acting work? Is Xenovia really the murderer who assassinated Ambassador Baker?

Xio’s mind was in a mess and she was very nervous, but at this moment she heard her boyfriend’s voice.

“Answer correctly, and you will be rewarded with the role of ‘interrogator’ in advance.”

Luke took off his clothes slowly, revealing a body with well-defined features and smooth lines, and waved condescendingly at the confused Xio.

“Well, next you need to use various methods to interrogate the truth. I think seduction should be appropriate?”

(End of this chapter)