Chapter 122 The figure on the edge of the square

After asking where the rescue point near the square was, Heidi covered her head and left on her own since Duncan didnt want to deal with the officials at the scene. To him, having a girl and dark hound around clergies was a terrible idea no matter how he thought about it.

Watching Heidis figure gradually drift away, Duncan exhaled softly and turned to Nina: Youre not hurt anywhere, are you?

No, Nina was still a little shocked. She had been subconsciously grabbing Duncans sleeve, and only now did she realize this fact and let go. You havent said it yet; why did you appear in the museum?

I happened to be running an errand nearby, Duncan said with a smile, and then I suddenly heard the news of the fire in the museum. Thats why I came.

Then before the other party could question further, he reached out and ruffled the girls hair to comfort Nina: Okay, its all over now. Im happy that youre not hurt.

Im not a kid anymore! Nina shook her head, and then her eyes caught sight of Shirley standing next to her. She had wanted to say something when her mind abruptly noticed some inconsistencies in their friendship. Shirley how come I suddenly feel like youre

The gothic girls attention was still focused on Duncan when this came out of the blue. Realizing things were turning bad, the panic she tried so hard to suppress was now visibly showing on her face.

Duncan didnt miss this change of course. The reason? The panic-looking appearance from Shirley was exactly the same way from the bus fare incident earlier today. Then, as he thought about the two girls behavior and personality, it told the ghost captain that something was definitely amiss in the story of them being classmates. There are too many loopholes.

Duncan rubbed his chin, then tapped Ninas shoulder and pointed to the other: Do you really know her?

Yes, her name is Shirley, and she is my new friend, but Nina frowned, But for some reason, I cant remember when she appeared at school

Duncan turned and eyed the nervous-looking Shirley, who was already trying to reduce her presence to a minimum. Softening his tone so the other party wouldnt flee: There is still a chance to explain it yourself, or I

As soon as those words came out, Shirley cracked and jumped to defend herself: Im sorry, Im wrong. I just wanted to investigate something, so I mixed into the school. But I never intended to hurt Nina! I even blocked a piece of falling wood back in the museum for her. Please believe me, I really didnt know she was your kin. Please let me go

Duncan didnt mean anything by his last sentence, so this bombardment of an apology caught him completely off guard. Coughing awkwardly to clear the air: Not kin, she is my niece.

As he spoke, his gaze also noticed Shirleys hands.

There were traces of burns still lingering on the skin. Although the scar was faint and healing, it does add to her credibility of meaning no harm.

Of course, Shirley didnt know what Duncan was thinking and was running empty in the brain: If you say a niece then a niece

Nina only faintly reacted at this. Showing a surprised face at her uncle, she then shifts her attention to the friend in front: Wait, you two know each other? And Shirley, why are you

We met by chance, Duncan said lightly and didnt let Shirley speak. He didnt want to expose Nina to their secret just yet either: Looks like we have a lot of things to talk about, Shirley?

Shirley was about to cry and showed a sad face: If thats what you say

Thats right.

Okay

Uncle, dont be so mean to Shirley, Nina was still confused at this time, but she could see that her new friend and uncle werent on the friendliest terms. The former was scared silly, and the latter was rude to some extent. My brain is a mess right now Can someone explain whats happening to me?

Lets go home and talk about it slowly. Duncan exhaled softly as he watched the smoking museum in the distance. Its too chaotic here, and you two must go back to shower and change your clothes.

Shirley stammered, I Im going too? Then she nodded vigorously without waiting for Duncan to speak: Youre right!

Duncan sighed like he didnt know whether to laugh or cry. He doesnt recall ever torturing the girl or threatening her. Yet, shes treating him like the evilest demon god in existence.

But then, the corner of his eyes caught a glimpse of something on the edge of the square.

It was an individual drenched in a black trench coat facing away from this site. Judging from the rearview, the person should be quite tall and thin. However, the most notable feature would have to be the large black umbrella the person used on this sunny day.

In this weather, where theres no wind or rain, a tall and thin man in a long trench coat with an umbrella would seem off no matter what. But since so many people were gathered on the squares edge, no one bothered to notice this strange oddity.

Uncle? Nina noticed how Duncan suddenly stopped and looked curiously in the other direction, Is there anything over there?

Theres a guy playing with an umbrella over there. Its strange on this sunny day. Duncan said casually.

Someone playing with an umbrella? Nina was startled, Where? I didnt see it

I didnt see it either, Shirley also rubbed her eyes, curiously following Duncans line of sight, Are you sure you didnt see it wrong?

Didnt you see it? Duncan frowned instantly. He glanced at Shirley and Nina, but after he turned his gaze back to the direction of the square in the next second, the figure with the umbrella somehow disappeared.

Uncle? Nina looked at Duncan with concern, Did you inhale too much smoke and not feel well?

Im fine. Maybe Ive mistaken. In order not to worry Nina, Duncan just shook his head and said indifferently.

But nevertheless, his gaze remained on the other side of the square with deep concern.

If its just an umbrella weirdo, its not a big deal.

But if its a figure that only I can see, its a different story.

Vanna brought a team of elite guardians with her after getting news of the fire in the museum. However, when she arrived, the flames had already been snuffed out.

The fire has subsided on its own, and we have no evidence of a supernatural power being behind the incident. The brave grizzly-looking storm priest came to report.

Subsided on its own? As soon as she heard the priests report, Vannas expression became serious, When you led the team into the fire, did you find any clues?

There was widespread excessive panic, visual hallucinations, and whispering among the citizens fleeing the scene. I suspect that there was a strong likelihood of corruption in the museum, the priest nodded, but as we searched, we found nothing inside The only anomaly was that the flames suddenly subsided on their own.

Speaking of this, the priest made another gesture of prayer to the goddess, adding: But it is precisely due to this that the guardians and I can exit unharmed.

Vanna nodded lightly over the safety of those involved: Okay, when the fire is completely over, I will arrange for others to thoroughly scrub the museum again. We need to ensure there are no signs of abnormalities in the collection

After a brief command, the young inquisitor swept her gaze over the citizens who were being rescued and comforted. The way shes behaving, its as if the ladys looking for something in the crowd.

But at this moment, a voice suddenly came from nearby: Vanna! Im here!

Vanna looked up and saw Heidi waving hard at herself from the crowd. The doctor was a mess but safe nevertheless.