Chapter 458: Lindsey's Caution
Chapter 458: Lindsey's Caution
"You guys are just in time..." Lindsey muttered under his breath.
Although he said this, in reality, these blue-robed members of the Art Association had arrived only a few minutes after Lindsey and his group.
It was fortunate that Lindsey and his companions were nearby, not far from the stone fortress, making them conveniently located.
The Art Association members' actions were swift and efficient.
When they entered the stone fortress and saw Lindsey's group and the bodies on the ground, they immediately went on high alert.
Those who needed to carry musical instruments did so, and those who needed to hold paintbrushes did the same.
The only item that truly resembled a weapon was the carving knife in the sculptor's hand.
Compared to the guards in other cities...
This scene before them was indeed a peculiar sight.
"You there, stay where you are and don't move!"
"Go check on the monster that came out of the Dream of Illusion!"
"Are the bodies on the ground... humans?"
The blue-robed members acted swiftly, their attitudes serious and professional.
This incident was no small matter; it was a large-scale riot spanning several streets, and all procedures were being carried out with the utmost strictness.
Lindsey naturally cooperated with the inspection.
He casually opened the map and took a look.
With the Dream of Illusion's entrance restored to normal, the three-colored markers on the streets finally began to calm down.
"Phew—"
Lindsey heaved a sigh of relief.
Even if he faced punishment for attacking the guards, it was still a worthwhile trade-off compared to saving innocent lives.
"Huh? It's Wah Wah Wah!"
"You, how are you here? Were you kidnapped by those two villains?"
At this moment, the identity of a big-name star came into play.
Regardless of their duties, there were always some among the blue-robed members who recognized the actors of the Fenburr Theatre.
The artists of Thousand Sails City were naturally respected, not to mention those who were important actors in the grand theater.
After realizing the girl's identity, the atmosphere at the scene became subtle.
Wah Wah Wah took the opportunity to explain:
"I wasn't kidnapped. Those two are my friends!"
"When the chaos broke out, we were checking the announcements at the Embassy. We happened to be here, so we tried to come over and see if we could resolve it..."
Upon hearing Wah Wah Wah's explanation, the blue-robed members who were about to lock up Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah paused.
They left some blue-robed members to clean up the scene and comfort the residents of the district.
A few of them led Lindsey and his group away from the stone fortress, heading west towards the Red District.
"Wah Wah Wah, I think I understand the situation now."
The leader among the blue-robed members directly ignored Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah, focusing on conversing with Wah Wah Wah:
"However, this matter is a bit complicated. I need you to come with me to the Red District. Once the investigation is complete, we will handle your actions accordingly, and you will be allowed to leave afterward."
Wah Wah Wah politely replied:
"As it should be."
"But please inform the Theatre about my situation. They need to be notified."
"..."
And so, Lindsey and his group arrived at the Red District of Thousand Sails City.
The Red District, like the Red Sea, was named after the great artist, Aurora.
The Art Association's facilities were built surrounding the Red Tower, occupying an area of over 200,000 square kilometers.
Different departments with various functions were housed in distinct buildings.
The facilities here maintained a solemn and tidy style, with the exterior walls of the buildings predominantly featuring a calm and elegant dark red color.
Lindsey and his group arrived, made a brief record, and were then placed in a room by the window.
By now, it was already late at night.
The streets outside Thousand Sails City were brightly lit.
The lighting in the Art Association room was dim, with only a single lamp providing a faint glow. Candlelight flickered, casting shadows on the interior.
Moonlight barely seeped through the window, creating a faint silver line on the floor.
Sitting in this quiet room, Lindsey could hear the anxious footsteps of the Art Association staff outside.
Wah Wah Wah's gaze wandered around the room, lingering on the silent Lindsey.
The girl noticed something.
From the issues in the Dream of Illusion to being brought to the Red District, Lindsey had been mostly silent, with minimal interaction, and a sense of worry filled his heart.
"Lindsey, why are you so quiet tonight?"
"Are there any unresolved issues?"
"Don't worry, we didn't get into any big trouble with those two guards."
Being able to read a person's emotions is indeed a useful ability.
Lindsey glanced at Wah Wah Wah.
"I'm not worried about that."
Wah Wah Wah raised her eyebrows, "Then what is it?"
Lindsey spoke, "Tonight's events seem to have a cause and follow a logical pattern."
"But I still feel something is off."
Wah Wah Wah's eyebrows furrowed, "What's wrong with this situation?"
"Could someone intentionally throw themselves to the beasts? It's just bad luck and carelessness, leading to unfortunate consequences."
Bad luck... Carelessness...
From Black Mountain to the Forest Court.
Lindsey's adventurous experiences had honed his natural intuition.
He felt like he had grasped something...
Lindsey suddenly looked up.
"Wah Wah Wah, you once told me that writers have the power to change people's destinies. And this power manifests as guiding reality to create coincidences, ultimately achieving their desired goals?"
Lindsey's question made Wah Wah Wah's expression falter.
She nodded, acknowledging the feasibility but quickly added, "A writer can do this."
"But how is it possible for someone to do something so self-destructive right before the Art Festival?"
"..."
"I must be overthinking it."
Lindsey sighed, acknowledging that his speculation was a stretch.
He wanted to check the task list on his attribute panel.
The reward for the [Rewritten Fate Script] was surprisingly generous.
In this task, he had only encountered a single dangerous moment with Anthony and Lina.
"So, where do we start searching for clues?"
"Sigh..."
Lindsey let out a breath.
He kept his inexplicable sense of crisis in mind and checked the [Light Hornbeast]'s details.
[Item: Luminescent Membrane]
[A thin biological membrane extracted from a peculiar light-transformed life form. When exposed to different lights, it produces unique color reactions. Can also be used as a material for other items.]
[A rare item, highly valuable.]
"Valuable..."
"Indeed, even items from the Art Festival are worth a lot."
Lindsey placed the [Luminescent Membrane] on the workbench.
[1 Luminescent Membrane + 5 Plant Fibers = Camera]
[1 Luminescent Membrane + 1 Special Metal + 1 Glass + 1 Leather + 1 Wood = Camera]
[1 Luminescent Membrane + 3 Advanced Beast Leather + 2 Advanced Silk Threads + 1 Crystal Sand = Cloak of Invisibility]
"..."
Lindsey paused upon seeing these formulas.
Then he asked, "Wah Wah Wah, is there a tool here in Thousand Sails City that can capture images?"
"Capture images? Well, that's just painting, isn't it?"
(End of Chapter)
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