Volume 3: The Secret of the Door Chapter 24: There is always more than one road!
Late at night, the 'college' that had experienced the baptism of gunfire fell silent.
Everyone was still frightened.
Everyone secretly rejoiced.
Everyone became more and more wary of the Southern Security Department.
Everyone felt lucky to have survived.
The security guards who participated in the battle received abundant food and... wine - this was specially ordered by Van der Sar. Although it was not much, each person only got a can of about 600ML, but for the security guards who survived the disaster, it was like nectar.
Late night food is the most heart-warming.
Late-night drinks soothe the pain.
Of course, those on duty must continue to be on duty.
Because... rules!
But outside the rules, Van der Sar gave double food and drink rewards.
Especially alcoholic beverages, they can be exchanged for a lot of good things among security guards.
"Keep an eye on the energetic kids."
"They are likely to come here out of curiosity or deception."
"remember!"
"Break their legs and throw them back to the dormitory!"
Van der Sar instructed.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Vice-Principal."
The security captain bowed and accepted the order.
That humble attitude made the old woman nod with satisfaction, and she turned and walked towards her dormitory - Van der Sa also lived in the dormitory, and although she was called the vice-president, the dormitory was still a classroom dormitory.
However, before the old woman could reach the dormitory, a security guard armed with a gun ran over.
"Mr. Vice President, the receptionist at the Paradise Hotel wants to see you."
"Um?"
The old woman was a little surprised.
She waved her hand, signaling the security guard to lead the way, and began to think in her heart.
Did Moldow discover something?
I shouldn't have revealed any flaws.
That is...
Taking advantage of others' misfortune?
The old woman's heart tightened when she thought of this.
She had just displayed strength far beyond the imagination of ordinary people, but such strength did not come without a price. Although she could not be called weak now, she was definitely not in her prime.
The thought in her mind made the old woman uneasy.
It also made her involuntarily use a "backup plan".
The hem of her dark skirt trembled slightly.
A streak of blood appeared silently at the spot.
The old woman walked forward calmly.
The security guard leading the way didn't even notice it.
Only a pair of invisible eyes were watching this scene.
"Good evening, Tom."
At the entrance of the 'college', the old woman greeted Tom.
"My master asked me to invite you to the inn for a chat."
Tom said this, keeping a polite smile.
"What happened?"
the old woman asked tentatively.
"I don't know. I'm just inviting you on behalf of the adults."
Tom did his duty, smiled again, and gestured for invitation.
The old woman nodded and walked straight towards the 'Paradise Hotel'.
She had planned for the worst and prepared for the best.
There is no point in hesitating now, so we might as well see what Moldod is trying to do.
Outside the door of the 'Paradise Hotel', Goethe appeared there with a cup of hot milk just before the old woman arrived - the hot milk with honey made it even sweeter.
Goethe was surprised by the delicate taste of Jerry's dish, especially the milk skin, which was very delicious.
Looking at Goethe's posture, the old woman breathed a sigh of relief.
It didn't look like a discovery.
"Good evening, Mordow."
The old woman maintained what she considered to be her elegance.
"I met Alan."
"What?!"
Goethe took a sip of milk and spoke directly.
Suddenly, the old woman's face changed drastically.
The old lady who claimed to be the vice-principal could no longer remain calm. Her brows were furrowed, her eyes were filled with cold murderous intent, and her hands hidden under her sleeves were clenched into fists.
"The hatred between Van der Sar and Alan is deeper than you might think."
Goethe looked at this scene and couldn't help thinking in his heart.
Goethe did not express too much regret about this.
On the contrary, he was very happy.
Because the more this happens, the greater the benefits he can reap.
In fact, this is true.
The old woman took a deep breath and her expression calmed down again.
"What deal did she come to you to complete?"
the old woman asked directly.
But deep down, the old woman already had the answer.
She knew Alan too well.
When she learned from Goethe that Alan was here, she knew she had been fooled - the scene in the "academy" just now was just Alan's diversion.
Even Woody… oh, poor Woody.
That is also a chess piece in the opponent's hand.
A useful chess piece that you are reluctant to give up.
Damn it!
"She told me where the 'Principal's Office' was, and then asked me to rescue her."
Goethe said it truthfully.
"Then your answer..."
"Obviously, I was wary of someone I had never met before. Even if she did tell me where the 'Principal's Office' was, I would still be wary."
Goethe shrugged.
“A wise choice.”
"Alan is not a simple guy."
"She won't actually tell you where the 'Principal's Office' is. She will only tell you how to get to the 'Principal's Office'. And the method she tells you must be dangerous and in the best interest of her."
The old woman laughed.
"For example... the Northern Security Department?"
Goethe also smiled.
"right!"
"When you choose that place, you will definitely be able to free her from the southern defense department. She always does this. Moreover, she always thinks she is very smart. The last time she went with me... in the end, she was just too smart for her own good."
The old woman nodded, and became unclear again when she mentioned Alan.
Goethe frowned slightly at the vague words.
The old woman noticed it keenly.
"I'm sorry, Mordow, it's hard for me to tell you what happened."
"This is not just a contract, there are also rules."
"However, I can tell you that if you want to go to the 'Principal's Office', it is definitely safer to enter from the old auditorium on the side of the playground than from the security office on the north side."
"I didn't lie to you. I can sign a contract."
The old woman shook her head first, then told Goethe a way to the "Principal's Office".
Hmm, it seems like many people know the way to the 'Principal's Office'?
Goethe thought in his heart, but on the surface he calmly threw out a contract.
“I hope we can have pleasant cooperation in the future.”
The old woman wrote her name on the contract as she spoke.
"If you have time, you can come and have afternoon tea with me."
This is what the other party said when saying goodbye.
"It should be possible some other day for sure."
Goethe kept smiling, making his perfunctory attitude appear sincere.
He was not used to having afternoon tea with old ladies.
Especially the old woman with ulterior motives.
Of course, one can enter the "Principal's Office" from the old auditorium on the side of the playground, and it will definitely be safer than entering from the secret room of the Security Department on the north side, but it is definitely limited.
And, Goethe was sure of it.
If he entered from here, he would definitely help the old woman in some way.
The other party described Alan as a 'smart man'.
Isn't the other party wrong too?
The old woman seemed not to have heard Goethe's perfunctory response, and turned around and quickly returned to the 'college'.
Under Goethe's gaze, the other side once again ordered the security guards to build defensive fortifications here at the southern security office.
At the same time, corresponding defensive fortifications also appeared in the northern defense department.
"Tsk, are you afraid that I won't keep my promise?"
"I am Mordod, a man who keeps his promises."
Goethe sighed, lamenting that people’s hearts had changed, and his figure disappeared on the spot.
When Goethe appeared again, he was already by the black, smelly, rotten river.
He estimated his position, and when he confirmed that he was standing above the secret room where Woody was, he took a deep breath, and then punched down hard.
This punch was fierce.
But there was no sound.
As Goethe's [Unarmed Combat] became more and more extraordinary, his control over his own strength had already reached the point where he could do whatever he wanted. This punch that seemed to be able to smash a Tyrannosaurus Rex to pieces by outsiders actually had all its power concentrated at one point, and after lingering for a moment, it exploded.
That place happens to be...
The top of Woody's secret room.
Bang!
There was a dull thud, and the secret room began to shake violently.
The unconscious Woody suddenly woke up.
"earthquake?!"
With an exclamation of disbelief, Woody ran towards the ground through the secret passage that could only be used once.
Then, he saw Goethe waving and greeting him.
"Hey, good night, did you sleep well?"
"You?! Me?!"
Woody looked at Goethe who was right in front of him. Not only did he lose his ability to speak, he also felt a little at a loss.
Why was Mordod able to find him?
This was Woody's first thought.
Did Moldow inform others of his whereabouts?
This was Woody's second thought.
"After I took control of the Paradise Hotel, I became quite sensitive to any place other than the Academy. It was difficult to hide some strange changes from me, especially when a person appeared in a certain place."
Goethe began to talk nonsense in a serious manner.
He looked at Hu Di's surprised expression and continued speaking.
"As for your whereabouts?"
"I'm still hesitating. Of course, if you can tell me some valuable information, I think I will be very determined not to tell others."
Goethe had a broad smile on his face and looked kind, and he was inexplicably similar to the men of the Kitachik family.
"What do you want to know?"
"I can tell you everything I know!"
Woody sighed and didn't put up any unrealistic resistance.
I am the fish on the chopping board, what can he use to resist?
Woody's brain is quite clear.
He knew very well that facing Moldod who controlled the Paradise Hotel, even if he was in his prime, he would not have any confidence, even if the other party left the Paradise Hotel.
And now he is seriously injured and suffering backlash?
There is not even a one in ten thousand chance of success.
"Three questions."
As Goethe spoke, he raised his right hand and raised his index, middle and ring fingers.
"First, where is the 'Principal's Office'?"
"Second, the information about the secret organization you belong to."
"Third, how much do you know about Alan?"
Facing a guy who could be manipulated at will, Goethe certainly could not ask just one question. He needed to ask more. If he was not afraid of irritating the other party, he even wanted to change the third point to "answer me three more questions".
However, even so, Woody's expression kept changing.
However, when Goethe's smile became more and more kind, a cold breath like a mountain pressed on him, making him feel that death was about to strike, Hu Di immediately said.
"I don't know where the 'Principal's Office' is, but I can get there through the secret passage behind the metal cabinet in the storage room at the end of the basement of the student dormitory. However, this secret passage only appears on the first night of each year. Moreover, I don't have the key, so I can't enter the 'Principal's Office'."
"My organization was founded by a man named 'Shield'. He was the original assistant of the 'Principal'. After the 'Principal' disappeared, he took over some of the 'Principal's' legacy and eventually founded an organization called 'Gate Club'. He also adopted orphans to become his organization's loyalists. I am not an orphan. I am a student who was accepted by him because of my talent. He needed me to infiltrate the 'Academy' and become his eyes. Therefore, he taught me carefully and was also wary of me."
"And Alan..."
When this woman's name was mentioned, Woody's expression became more complicated.
In fact, most of his hesitation just now was because of this woman.
"I love her very much, and she loves me too - before today, I thought so, but... in the memory of conductor Edward, she was Van der Sar's student!"
Goethe raised an eyebrow.
Is Alan Vandelsa's student?
This was something he had not expected.
Woody continued speaking.
"She told me that she and Van der Sar were enemies, and her family was killed by Van der Sar. She was taken out as a baby by a loyal servant, who carefully raised her and kept her life story a secret until she accidentally discovered the truth. Then she came to the 'Academy' and prepared to seek revenge on Van der Sar..."
Third rate script!
Woody's description of Alan's life story prompted Goethe to make this comment.
Looking at Woody's painful expression, Goethe's mind flashed with thoughts like "She is so pitiful", "She is so strong", "She must need help" that Woody had from the bottom of his heart when he first heard the script.
Of course!
She must be very beautiful.
Goethe was quite sure of this.
"But she lied to me. Not only were her family members not killed by Van der Sar, on the contrary, she took the initiative to kill many people outside of Van der Sar's orders."
"It was because of these people that Van der Sar broke up with her."
"Because, among those people, many are related to the 'Principal'."
"And me?"
"He's just a fool who was taken advantage of."
Woody's face was distorted, obviously in extreme pain.
Undoubtedly, the black color on the white lotus was unacceptable to Woody.
"You want to take revenge on her?"
Goethe asked tentatively.
"No!"
"I can't attack her!"
"I don't love her anymore, but I don't hate her either."
"You go now."
Goethe waved his hand, as if he didn't want to continue the conversation.
Woody was stunned for a moment, then laughed at himself.
"You think I'm a coward, too."
After saying that, Woody turned around and was about to leave.
A cunning rabbit has three burrows.
Woody has more than one secret room.
However, before he took a step forward, Woody was stopped by Goethe.
Woody turned around with a complicated and touched expression on his face.
He didn't expect that Goethe would want to comfort him. Could an almost stranger be moved by his "love"?
He doesn't need such pity, he just needs to be alone.
Woody, feeling very touched by himself, spoke to himself.
"Don't worry about me, I just want to..."
"Did you misunderstand something?"
"Come on, sign the contract first to ensure that what you just said is true."
Before Woody could finish, Goethe interrupted him.
Woody: ...
Woody remained silent and suppressed his emotions. After signing his name, he staggered out of Goethe's sight.
[Blood Crow Spirit] will naturally follow.
Just like the [Second-Class Blood Raven Spirit] needs to explore the old auditorium on the side of the playground in the northern security department for Goethe.
"Go ahead."
Goethe said softly.
Two [Second-level Blood Crow Spirits] flew directly towards the target.
But immediately, Goethe's face changed.
