During Professor Higgins' "Blood Debt" incident last time, Shad had a good impression of Mr. Armand Bennhardt.
Therefore, even though he knew that the other party was a vampire and that the other party was settled in a local winery, he did not go to the church to report it. But this time, the witches obviously wouldn't treat this person as non-existent, and it was even more obvious that even if the opponent was a blood-sucking species in Zhonghuan, he would definitely not be able to beat any big witch in the room.
"Wish you good luck."
Xia De, who was walking towards the warehouse, could only think so.
The size of the coffin cannot be seen in the photo, but the actual size is actually the size of a normal coffin, so it is obviously impossible for Mr. Bernhardt to carry it back. Originally, according to the auction process, this bulky cargo that is not easy to transport will be transported in the carriage of Cassandra Auction House tomorrow, but Mr. Bernhardt obviously likes the antique coffin he bought, so he must Take it away in a carriage tonight.
Of course, it would be suspicious to buy something and leave immediately, so Mr. Bernhardt remained at the Fire Worship banquet, while the dark metal coffin remained in the warehouse. As one of the organizers of the banquet, Cassandra Auction House naturally has the key to the warehouse, and even the hired security company is from Cassandra Auction House.
The warehouse is located in the basement on the east side of the first floor of the Mechanical Academy at Fort Midhill, which was originally a shelter for the front barracks and later became the storage room of the Academy. . Grandma Cassandra's maid, the lady with the power of the second ring, led Xia De all the way to the underground. After verifying her identity and conducting numerous inspections, she passed through three doors and opened at least three large locks before letting her go. Xia De saw the coffin.
The gas lamps were lit in the basement, and after thousands of years, the metal coffin was already corroded. It was erected in an upright wooden box with straw and cotton pads for cushioning. After a while the wooden box lid will be closed, nailed and shipped away.
As for whether this is a relic, Xia De has no answer until he touches the item. Very unexpected, it's not a relic, there isn't even an iota of whispers to it. Unless this relic has the characteristic of "hidden whisper elements", Shad will never go wrong.
But after further inspection, Xia De interpreted some traces like scratches on the inner wall of the coffin as ancient alien cursive script:
[My love sleeps here. 】
"Could it be that this is an antique used by the previous vampires, so Mr. Bernhardt wants to buy it as a souvenir? It's like the Witch Council likes to collect items used by the Witch Emperors."
Xia De murmured in his heart, thinking whether he should lick it to further confirm that the coffin is really an ordinary item. But just as he denied this disgusting idea, there was a clear coughing sound from the guard outside.
This means that someone is coming, and Xia De needs to leave immediately.
"Go!"
After waving to the maid beside him and the bodyguard of the security company with guns, a group of four left from the warehouse. Two burly bodyguards quickly closed and locked the door, and then stood in front of the door, looking very dedicated to their duties. And Xia De and the maid lady did not leave the basement, but turned into the metal container at the warehouse door.
The maid dropped two spells to cover the sound and shadow, and just as the two of them hid, there was a sound from the stairs. It was Mr. Bernhardt who led a few workers in. Although he still had to attend the banquet, he wanted to have the coffin removed now.
"Are you in such a hurry?"
Avoiding Armand Bernhardt, Shad and the maid returned to the lounge on the east side of the first floor and told the two witches what they had seen and heard underground. Hearing that the coffin was indeed not a relic, the big witches lost interest in this matter. Even if Xia De said that the other party might be a blood-sucking species, they were no longer interested in this matter:
"Vampires are vampires. Vampires have nothing to do with the chosen ones and the narrow space. We have to concentrate on preparations and investigate the hole you mentioned tomorrow."
Miss Aurora held the teacup and said, while looking Shade up and down:
Xia De shook his head:
"I have dealt with vampires in Tobesk before, and the other party seems to be very confident in their concealment. But I still don't understand, since it's just an ordinary antique, why buy it with five times the reserve price?"
"this is very simple."
The well-informed old witch smiled and said:
"It is estimated that they want to smuggle this antique to Carson Rik. The out-of-town antique dealer is in partnership with Viscount Bernhardt. Using the legal auction process, the antique is transferred from the name of the native to the name of the foreigner." , and then get export convenience through Bernhardt’s Viscount Carsonrick status. Although this will increase taxes and fees, it bypasses De La Rion’s strict antique export policy.”
"is that so?"
Xia De still hesitated, but in any case, the coffin was indeed an ordinary item.
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After finishing the matter of the black coffin, there is only one hour left before the night dance begins. Xia De was still thinking about going to see the local Rhodes players, so he got up and prepared to say goodbye to the witches.
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But before he could stand up, there was a knock on the door of the lounge.
"Ms. Cassandra, Earl Dalark of Campbell is looking for you."
"A count with a fief?"
Xia De looked at Granny Cassandra in surprise, who nodded:
"The local nobles have inherited their ancestors' inheritance, but in fact they only have the power to collect taxes in the town."
Xia De stood up, knowing that it was inappropriate for him to appear on this occasion, he looked around, and stared at the wardrobe in the corner, but Miss Aurora pulled him:
"Stand behind me."
Xia De immediately walked around the sofa, first "taken out" a black round hat with a narrow brim from his pocket and put it on, then threw the dress jacket for the banquet behind the sofa, and "taken out" an old black coat to wear superior. Unbuttoned to reveal the two pistols at his waist.
He stood firmly by the wall behind the sofa, with his feet spread apart, his hands clasped together and naturally drooping in front of him, with a serious expression on his face, as if he might draw a gun to injure someone at any time.
"very nice."
Miss Aurora was amused by his appearance, and she nodded to the old witch after teasing her. The smile on the latter's face disappeared, his eyelids drooped, and he said in an old voice with a very cold tone:
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