Chapter 152 Return to Backlund
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Daly's emotions gradually calmed down. Hobert could sense that Daly's sorrow was slowly transforming into hatred.
She sat quietly in her chair for a moment, then calmly said to Hobert without expression, "Captain Thomas will see you alone later. Tell him the source of the information was Zachary."
Hobert nodded, "Alright."
Daly slowly got up and walked away step by step. Her departing figure looked desolate and weak.
Watching Daly leave, Leonard looked at Hobert.
Hobert said, "I'm sorry, this involves confidentiality agreements. I can't explain too clearly to you."
It wasn't that he couldn't explain, but rather that he couldn't make it clear at all. For instance, the "0-08" and the information about Ince in Tingen City, Hobert could only fabricate something, but this was the Beyonder world, where lies could easily be exposed.
Saying more might lead to more mistakes than silence.
Leonard realized that Hobert might have known something in advance, but since it involved a confidentiality agreement, he didn't press further.
Hobert changed the subject, "What are your plans for the future?"
"I'm going to take the Red Gloves assessment. No matter where Ince Zangwill escapes to, I'll find him!" There was a glint of hatred in Leonard's eyes too.
Hobert nodded, "If you have any news, let's exchange letters."
"Sure," Leonard grunted.
At that moment, the Scarred Nighthawk Borgia appeared at the door of the stone room, "Hobert, Captain Thomas wants to see you."
Hobert descended from the stone platform and followed Borges to the first floor.
Walking ahead, Borges suddenly said, "We've roughly reconstructed the course of the battle. You both did well!"
Hobert simply replied, "It's what we should do."
The reception hall was indeed severely damaged, but the other rooms were mostly intact.
In the lounge, Hobert saw Thomas standing in front of the window. Borges called out, "Captain."
Thomas turned around, "I want to talk to Hobert alone."
Borges left the room and closed the door.
"Are you feeling better?" Thomas asked.
"Much better, but it may take a few more days to fully recover," Hobert replied.
Thomas nodded, "I heard from Daly that you seemed to have received the news of the arrival of the Evil God in advance?"
"Sort of." After Daly's reminder just now, Hobert had already thought about how to say it in advance, "But at that time, Zachary had already been contaminated, and I saw 'True Creator' from him."
"In such a situation, of course, I had to end the spirit channeling immediately."
Hobert spoke every word truthfully, but guided the conversation to: during the spiritual communication process, he obtained information about Tingen City from Zachary. However, due to the appearance of the 'True Creator,' the information he obtained was fragmented and limited, so it did not attract much attention.
Thomas did not delve deeper into this issue, but asked again, "According to Leonard, did the Evil God ultimately choose to be born as his offspring?"
"Yes."
"How did you kill the Evil God's offspring?"
Hobert was prepared, "Captain Dunn used 'Saint Selena's Ashes' to trap the Evil God's offspring, and Klein used an advanced charm."
This was also true, but they only dealt with Megose, not the Evil God's offspring.
Thomas frowned, "Where did Klein get the advanced spell?"
"I don't know."
Thomas nodded, "Alright, go back and rest well. Oh, by the way, Lord Anthony specifically instructed that from today onwards, you are officially a member of the Backlund Nighthawks team."
"And your actions are still completely free. If the team needs your abilities for any mission, they will find you for help."
"Related documents will be exchanged for you after returning to Backlund."
He smiled, "His Excellency the Archbishop said that your calmness under the mental pressure of a Sequence 3 impressed him."
Hobert then understood why Thomas's inquiries were so succinct; it turned out that the Archbishop had endorsed him long ago, and Thomas was just going through the motions.
"Please thank His Excellency the Archbishop for his guidance," Hobert politely replied.
Leaving Blackthorn Security Company, it was already afternoon. Seeing the sun about to set, Hobert remembered the fierce battle at noon, feeling as if he had crossed into another world.
Strolling aimlessly on the street, Hobert thought of the 'Frenzied Mage' who took away the 'Tree of Order.'
In theory, the 'Tree of Order' could still be used for another two or three minutes. He wondered what the other party would do with it? Would they use it as a clue to find the 'Nation of Disorder'?
This was a considerable hidden danger.
He didn't care much about 0-08 and Ince Zangwill, as he knew their fate.
But the 'Frenzied Mage' was an unexpected participant. If left unchecked, it could be a potential danger. He needed to carefully investigate whether the other party was a friend or foe.
Lost in thought, Hobert saw the coachman who had come to pick him up. The coachman looked surprised and asked, "Sir, are you..."
Hobert then realized that everyone around was looking at him, after all, he was covered in so much blood, "It's okay, it's all over."
His mind had been greatly stimulated today, and he still felt a bit dazed.
He fell asleep in his coat without changing or taking a bath. When he woke up the next morning, it was already dawn.
After breakfast, Hobert asked the butler to convey his thanks to Ulysses and explain that he was preparing to return to Backlund early tomorrow morning.
Hobert spent the whole day resting. He didn't go back to Blackthorn Security Company, but informed Leonard by letter that he would leave Tingen City tomorrow morning.
On Monday morning, Hobert packed his bags and arrived at the door, where he saw Ulysses' carriage parked outside.
Hobert smiled somewhat embarrassedly, "Mr. Ulysses, you didn't have to come and see me off."
"No," Ulysses said, "I have something here that needs you to deliver to Sir Christian."
Hobert was stunned, speculating whether the contents of Sir Christian's handwritten letter were borrowed from Ulysses like this?
Getting into the carriage, Ulysses handed Hobert a box about the length of his forearm, instructing him to personally deliver it to Christian.
Ulysses took Hobert to the station, and after bidding farewell to each other, Hobert bought a ticket for 9:20.
In the afternoon, Hobert saw the city with a thin mist again. Suddenly, he felt close to Backlund.
Not until he got off the train did Hobert realize that he had forgotten to buy gifts for Donna and the others.