Chapter 396: The Key Hidden in the Study
Take a look at Chapter 396 of "Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!": Chapter 396: Chapter 396: The Key Hidden in the StudyMadame Butterfly was not surprised by... See what happens next!
Chapter 396: Chapter 396: The Key Hidden in the StudyMadame Butterfly was not surprised by this response, only saying, "You all are oddities."
The two had already reached the downstairs, where Duke Tal was drinking tea in the parlor. Upon seeing Xu Huo, he said, "Donāt keep those spiders anymore, Iām not sure if theyāre toxic. I did not sleep at all last night. Young people inheriting from their elders do not have to inherit their odd hobbies as well."
"Those are my uncleās beloved possessions, I cannot dispose of them at will, but I also do not like spiders very much, so Iām planning to build a butterfly house in the castle, specifically for raising butterflies," Xu Huo said.
Duke Tal set down his teacup, "Thatās a good idea, do you know how to raise them?"
"A little," replied Xu Huo.
"Thatās perfect, Iām also planning to construct a butterfly house, so donāt bother with it, come and help me with mine," Duke Tal turned his face to ask Madame Butterfly, "Madame, what do you think of my idea?"
"Oh, can I see it today?" Madame Butterfly smiled secretly.
"Yes!" Duke Tal immediately said, "The natural park over there has many, I will have someone catch some."
"Itās no fun bumping around in bottles, letās go there and see," Madame Butterfly said, "Itās just right. I also would like to visit Mr. Talās home."
The smile that had just appeared on Duke Talās face was stifled, "The house is currently being renovated, Iām afraid itās not suitable to entertain guests."
"What should we do then?" Madame Butterfly asked, "I have already checked out of my hotel room, and I donāt want to stay at hotels anymore, there are too many people, and the air isnāt good."
"How about my lakeside villa, the scenery there is beautiful."
Madame Butterfly looked at him with a smirk that was not quite a smile, "As a guest, I cannot visit the Dukeās home, but am supposed to stay at your recreational villa, that doesnāt seem quite right."
Her words carried a distinct pressure.
"It isnāt appropriate," finally recalling she was a player, too, Duke Tal changed his words and said, "Then wherever Madame likes, I will have someone arrange it."
"This place is quite nice." Madame Butterfly glanced over at Xu Huo, "The new heir is hospitable and even came to bring me an umbrella in the middle of the night. I like it here and plan to stay a few days."
Duke Tal looked at Xu Huo with an unfriendly gaze.
Acting as if he did not understand the implication, Xu Huo made polite conversation and invited them to stay, however long they wished.
Duke Tal certainly wanted to, but after several phone calls came in, he lingered for a moment before leaving, instructing Xu Huo to take care of Madame Butterfly, but only in public places.
"Heās overthinking it, not everyone likes an old cow eating tender grass." Xu Huo saw the guests out before turning back to the woman standing not far away, "Youāre friends with He Pu, so you mustnāt be young."
This remark did not anger Madame Butterfly, who was toying with her fan, "Donāt worry, I donāt want to kill you right now. I still need to stay here a few days, and killing you would be inconvenient. Steward Dong."
Mr. Dong silently walked over.
"Please help me prepare a few cushions, Iām going to read in the third-floor study," she said.
"The third floor is the masterās private area, we do not host guests there," Mr. Dong said.
Madame Butterfly smiled, "Iāll go wherever I want, and you wonāt be able to stop me."
"You need the masterās permission," Mr. Dong insisted.
Madame Butterfly looked at Xu Huo, "Tender grass, may I?"
Five minutes later, the two were standing in the study on the third floor. Madame Butterfly casually flipped through some notes on potions that Xu Huo had taken out. "These notes are all old."
"The manās been dead for five years." Xu Huo followed behind her, watching as she casually walked up to the bookshelf and pulled out a hardcover "Complete Fairy Tales" and turned to a page where, upon lightly touching the section labeled "Key", a brass key appeared in her hand.
Xu Huo had
Madame Butterfly picked up the square box, her eyes fixed on the pattern on top. Xu Huo only glanced at it briefly before turning away and walking to the side of the bookshelf.
There was only one thick photo album on the small bookshelf. He opened it and saw that it was filled with clippings about attacks on the Game Government and records of burning explosions, with a detailed log next to it, recording the location, time, and casualties of each bombing.
The targets of the attacks were mostly Game Government offices or places closely related to the Game Government. The more Xu Huo watched these videos, the more familiar they seemed, until a capital "V" appeared in the flames of one of the burning videos.
"V Fan Xiao, an arsonist." The phrase appeared frequently in the news clippings, especially as the later arson incidents all bore the distinctive "V" mark.
"V Fan Xiao." Xu Huo pressed down on the album, as this name was not unfamiliar to him.
His lighter was the tool used by V Fan Xiao, and the prop description mentioned that after his last arson, he vanished without a trace, leaving behind his fire-setting tool at the scene. The Game Government never identified the true identity of V Fan Xiao, but surprisingly, this album detailed it thoroughly, even including cases before the "V" characteristic started appearing.
Was He Pu actually V Fan Xiao?