The Modern Age of the Mysterious

Fifteen minutes later, the coffee was still a little hot, and Sean didn't have time to take a sip. A manuscript called "The Missing Couple" was finished.

Different from the last interview manuscript, Sean deliberately concealed his language habits. Moreover, he used some writing skills to make this somewhat **** and terrifying news very thrilling, documentary, and at the same time, like a crime novel.

The perspective is that of an "informed person" back then. The author's signature is "Rabe Bogut", a name that Sean cobbled together by flipping through the yellow pages.

Sean flexed his fingers and flicked the ink-smelling manuscript lightly.

After drinking coffee, picking up the manuscript, putting on his coat and leather shoes, he went out in a hurry.

After spending a short time visiting three cemeteries, Sean found the three unnamed graves very smoothly and presented three lilies.

Sean arrived at the Daily News before dark. When I entered the editor-in-chief, I encountered the editor-in-chief Edward who was getting up and wearing a coat and getting off work.

Edward saw Sean's eyes, just like the Husky saw the owner who came with the sausage: "Sean! God knows how happy I am to see you! Your whole body is shining like gold!"

"Editor-in-chief, your words are a bit exaggerated." Sean took off his gray hat and smiled.

Edward took Sean's coat affectionately: "I swear to God, I'm not exaggerating at all!

"Do you know what happened after the last interview was published? - We reprinted it five times that day! Five full times! That day's sales were almost on par with The New Testament Times!

"People are tired of Emerson's hypocrisy and cunning, and they want to know about this lawsuit that might bring him down!"

Sean knew that the report should have the effect of boosting sales - after all, it involves the inventor king and the lawsuit stalker Emerson, which is a topic that will inevitably attract attention. However, he did not expect sales to be so good.

Sean pretended to be surprised: "In comparison, my salary is too meager."

The sales volume of the day is only a small number. More importantly, this report can bring a considerable increase in subscriptions to this emerging newspaper! Subscriptions are the key!

Edward shrugged noncommittally, then rubbed his hands together, his eyes clearly showing a look of anticipation - like a gourmet sitting in his favorite restaurant, looking at the cook who haunted him.

Sean handed over the manuscript, and Edward began to read with a slightly raised corner of his mouth...

However, this time his reaction was different from last time. Last time, his brows became more and more stretched as he read, but this time it was just the opposite-although his attention had been completely attracted by the content written in "The Missing Couple", but his brows were also tightened more and more. .

After a while, Edward lowered his hand holding the manuscript and raised his eyes exhaustedly: "Sean, is what you wrote really true, and is your informant reliable?"

Sean pointed to the location of the unnamed grave, which was written at the end of the manuscript: "I never joke about my future, and my informants even less."

Edward's brows were still tightened, the light in his eyes narrowed, and the expression on his face was very serious. He put the manuscript on the table, walked silently to the window, and looked at the sinking sunset outside the window through the blinds.

After a while, he turned around and asked Sean: "Sean, have you thought about the consequences of publishing this news?"

It seems that the level of news authenticity has passed. Sean breathed a sigh of relief and came to the conclusion of the second question he had thought about earlier.

After listening, Edward sighed: "You are right, after the news is released, Jason's father, Bishop Howard, may face questioning and judgment from the court and the public.

"However, this is not 100%." ​​The eyes behind the amber frame are very serious, "This is a gamble with a big stake.

"We can't predict the position and attitude of the Holy Court after seeing the news. If we lose, the "Daily News" will be ordered to rectify, and I will be demoted..." Edward pointed with a stubby and powerful finger Referring to Sean, "Those are acceptable to me, though. And you, as a writer, may be taking a bigger risk.

"Have you considered it?"

Sean is more optimistic about the reaction of the court and the public. He thinks Edward is a little too nervous, but to be on the safe side, Sean still intends to ask the old editor who has been struggling for many years in New York City: "We won the game. Is it big?"

"Eighty percent."

Sean thought for a while, then nodded: "Then let's post it."

When he left the newspaper, Sean had an extra $30 in his wallet.

Three new NZ$10 notes with a distinctive NZD ink scent.

And this is only half of the fee for this "special contribution". After confirming that the three unnamed graves are indeed those of Jason and others, the newspaper will pay the remaining half of the fee.

This remuneration standard has reached the first-class level in the industry. Because of the magical incremental effect brought by the last interview to "Daily News", Edward was able to directly offer top-level manuscript fees to "newcomers" in the industry of Sean.

Sean was in a very good mood, walking on the road with a straight back and brisk steps. He felt that although the previous situation was very bad, after making his own efforts, the situation was improving little by little.

Looking for Aaliyah, there are already new clues; I have almost finished all the materials for the quest test, I not only have enough strength to pass the test, but also found an "off-site assistance"; A well-paid part-time job for the search for my sister.

"Everything is running normally, and everything is developing for the better." When Sean walked, his thumb clasped his index finger, as if he was pinching something important.

On the way back, Sean thought about the mask he would get after passing the assessment: "The first quest mask is decided based on the trainee's written test scores and performance in the internship assignment.

"If in the first mission, the apprentice's function has not been manifested, it may be possible to obtain a non-functional Jack-level mask~www.NovelMTL.com~ such as the psychic-type 'moon moth', or the alert' Sand lemmings'...

"Among the existing masks, there is no mask that directly corresponds to the function of 'reporter'. There are only masks of the type of communicator and writer, such as 'young bard' and 'silent secretary' and so on."

According to the illustrations and descriptions in the book, Sean came up with a metallic color that was more restrained than the luster of silver. It formed a calm and solemn face with downcast eyes, as if In recording or reading something, in the long curly hair like fine silver waves, pinned a brass-colored quill, like a proud hat feather - this is the 'silent secretary' mask.

Wearing this mask means that the explorer has strong mental resistance, extraordinary memory, excellent information integration ability, and the ability to quickly process texts and materials.

The secretary is the mainstay of the team, solving puzzles and resisting mental shock, and a role that will be protected and valued by other explorers.

Although many masks are in the same rank, the importance and rarity are still very different.

"Young Bard", "Apprentice of Tower City", "Young Scribe", etc. are all similar to Sean's current type, but these masks are more common and do not carry too much weight in the squad.

Only the "secretary", even in low-level masks, symbolizes strength. Importantly, this low-level mask is very rare because it requires the wearer to possess rare qualities.

"Try to get the 'Silent Clerk', if you can get the 'Apprentice of Tacheng' is not bad." Sean concluded, "But I hope it is not a low-level mask such as 'Moonlight Moth', otherwise in the future, I will be exploring in the future. more dangerous..."