"Dis!"

"Um."

The feeling of her heart almost jumping out of her throat wasn't really exaggerated rhetoric, because Karen was experiencing it now.

When he looked at this children's painting and recognized the identity of the murderer in the painting, he couldn't help but exclaimed;

"murderer",

He didn't know when he was standing at the door,

And also received one:

"Um."

With a soft sound, in Karen's ear, it exploded like thunder.

Karen, who was sitting on the spring bed, straightened her back instantly and stood up instantly.

at the same time,

Notebook in hand closed.

"Did you just call me?" Diess asked.

"I... yes, there is something."

Dis nodded: "I have something to do with you too."

"Haha, what a coincidence, grandpa."

"Come to my study."

"Okay, grandpa."

Diess turned and left.

When she heard the sound of the study door opening, Karen immediately opened the notebook, tore off the page, and crumpled it into a ball.

Then he glanced at a glass of milk and a glass of water on the desk, and finally put the paper ball in his pocket and gave up the plan to swallow it.

After leaving the bedroom, Karen walked into Diess' study.

The furnishings of Di Si's study are no different from ordinary study rooms, and there is nothing particularly luxurious or special. The chandelier in the center of the study room is bright.

But Karen remembered that in the study that night, Diess was lighting a candle.

Diess sat behind the desk, and Karen pulled the chair over and sat down naturally, at least, it seemed natural.

At the moment, Karen can only "put aside" the matter of the painting first;

First of all, he has no feelings for "parents". In fact, in "Karen"'s memory, his impression of his parents is almost blurred, so, is the death of "Karen"'s parents really as depicted in the picture? What Dis did, in fact, did not involve the fundamental problem for himself.

Furthermore, what he needs to do now is to save his own life.

"You talk first or I talk first?" Diess asked.

"Grandpa, speak first."

"Your uncle told me about today's affairs and the new position he wants to give you in the company.

Now that you have become so cheerful, can you help others to relieve the depression in their hearts? "

Karen replied, "It is because I have been depressed for a long time that I have learned to listen and learn to understand."

"Would you like to do these things?"

"willing."

"why?"

"Because I am a part of the Inmelis family, if I have the ability, I am willing to help the family, not only the company in the family, but also the family members, my... family members."

"Mink Street Church recently vacated a deacon position. If you want to help and enlighten others, this position is actually more suitable."

"I don't want to be a deacon in a church."

"Oh, why?"

"I want to do things in my own identity, not...in the name of God."

"Is it different?"

"Very different."

"What's the difference?"

"I think the relationship between family members is innate, not a gift from God, and there is no need for God to lubricate between family members."

"Go on."

"Uncle Mason needs money, Aunt Mary needs money, and Aunt Winnie needs money after her divorce."

"At home, there is no shortage of money."

"But at home, there is not enough money."

"I don't really hope that my children's lives are all about making money, because money can never be earned. In life, there are actually more meaningful things."

"However, most of the meaningful things are difficult to achieve if there is not enough money."

Dis was silent, and Karen stopped talking.

a long time,

Di Si broke the silence: "Do you like money?"

"Grandpa, I've said it just now. Uncles, aunts, and aunts, including Mina, Lent, and Chris who are growing up, all need money. What the family needs is what I want to fight for."

Dis reached for the teacup on the table.

Karen got up and picked up the thermos under the corner of the desk: "Grandpa, do you need to change the tea?"

Dis shook his head.

Karen poured the hot water, put down the water bottle, and sat down again.

"Do you think that with this, you can earn what you need and enough money? I know, you made 20,000 rupees today.

In fact, I am also very curious, that gentleman, why is he willing to pay so much? "

"Because he knows the goods."

"The problem is here. People who know the goods will always be a small part, and those who know the goods at the same time have money and are willing to spend money without being stingy, and even fewer."

"I'll think of other ways, and I'm sure I can."

"Okay." Diess took a sip of tea. "Now, let's talk about your business."

"Grandpa, I want to pick up my studies again."

"Oh? You want to keep going to school?"

"Yes, Grandpa."

"You just said you wanted to do things for the family and make money for the family."

"I don't need to go to school every day. I can help my family and study by myself, but I need you to help me with the things related to my student status."

"Are you still planning to go to university?"

"There are plans for this."

"Where do you go to college?"

"St. John's University in Wayne, I heard, is a world-renowned university."

"Yes, it's accepted, but do you think you can go to college there?"

"I think as long as I study hard and keep working hard..."

"No no no."

Dis interrupted Karen,

"You misunderstood me."

"Grandpa, what do you mean?"

"I'm getting older. When people get older, they like to be safe, and they like to see their children around me."

Karen was stunned;

In his original idea,

He went to college in another country, which was a good relationship deal for both parties.

You know I'm not your grandson anymore,

You also know that I already know that you know that I am not your grandson,

I left Luojia City and Ruilan Country for a legitimate reason;

In my perception, I'm finally out of this home, I'm... free.

In your perception, your grandson is actually still alive, living in the distance, he is still studying, and can produce beauty and fantasy from distance;

Wouldn't that be good for both parties?

Di Si took another sip of tea and said, "I don't worry about you going out."

"But grandpa... I have grown up. According to the customs of Luojia City, I have reached the age of fifteen."

"In my eyes, you are still just a child, unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless... I'm dead."

You don't want to leave this home until I die.

Of course, you can choose to run away from home, but, you can try.

Karen opened her lips slightly, took a breath, and then her facial expression changed from a little stiff to warm again, got up, and said with a smile:

"Actually, I am also reluctant to part with my grandfather. It has always been the greatest happiness for me to stay by his side."

Dis nodded, glanced at the door of the study again, and signaled that the conversation was over and you could leave.

Karen turned around,

The warm smile dissipated, leaving only a solemn look on his face.

When Karen walked to the door of the study, Diss' voice came from behind:

"correct."

Karen turned around immediately, smiled again, and asked, "Grandpa, what else are you doing?"

"The hospital came to inform him that he was awake. I have something to do in the church tomorrow. You can visit Mr. Hoffen on my behalf."

"Okay, grandpa. Thank goodness, God, Mr. Hoffen is all right at last."

"Well, you rest early."

"You too, Grandpa."

...

Karen returned to the bedroom. Lent, who had already washed up, was lying on his box spring bed ready to sleep. Seeing Karen returning, he immediately sat up and reminded:

"Brother, mom asked me to remind you to eat supper."

"Ok, I know."

Karen saw three hundred rupees under the milk glass.

close your eyes,

open again,

Karen opened the drawer, took out another thousand rupees with the three hundred, and walked to Lent.

"Brother...I can't ask for your money."

"Hand out."

"elder brother……"

"Stand out!"

Lunt held out his hand;

Karen put the 1,300 rupees in Lent's hand, then lowered his head, put his face close to Lent's face, and said word by word:

"Don't be obedient."

Lunt pursed his lips, and finally nodded.

Karen straightened up and suddenly realized that it was inappropriate for her to put the emotions that she had just been affected by Diss on Lent;

So he reached out and patted Lent's head lightly,

soothed:

"Brother will make money. It's not bad for your pocket money. Don't let your mother know about it. Of course, don't spend it indiscriminately."

"Yes, Lent understands, Lent will listen to his brother."

"Go to sleep."

"Good night brother."

"Good night."

Karen sat back at the desk, the lamp on.

He took the ball of paper out of his pocket and tried to unfold it again, but after unfolding it halfway, he kneaded it back again.

Pick up the milk and drink it up;

Then he threw the paper ball into the water cup, picked up the spoon again, and smashed the paper in the water cup.

After doing this,

Karen supported her forehead with her hand, and the words of her grandfather just came to her mind:

"I don't trust you to go away...unless I die."

then you,

When are you going to...

"Ugh."

Karen reluctantly picked up the bread on the table and took a big bite.

This curse is still unspeakable.

Although Di Si once wanted to kill himself, um, I guess he does now, but he hasn't killed himself after all. Before he killed himself, he ate his own, drank his own, and used his own to live with him. I'm really embarrassed to complain about something. .

What else can I do,

Karen spread her hands,

"I wish grandpa a long life."

If Des doesn't let him go, then he can only hope that Des can live a long life.

Because the meaning of what Diess said can have another meaning;

As Ron said, he had to spend the last 1 rupee before he died;

If one day Di Si suddenly feels unwell and feels that time is running out, then before he leaves...

Karen licked her lips,

Laughing at himself:

"Probably take me with you too."

...

study.

Pu'er, the black cat, took a step and walked on the desk.

"Speaking of making money for the family, not leaving the family for three words, how warm and touching, Di Si, are you confused by him?

He just wants to rely on his so-called family status, he just wants to rely on this so-called family affection, to restrain you, he just said this to survive!

how,

Dis,

Do you believe what he said is true?

Or,

Are you kidding yourself? "

Diess sat there, not speaking.

Pu'er continued to walk back and forth on the desk with the graceful steps of a cat:

"Look, look, is this still our Inquisitor Diss?

Our Lord Dis, it seems that he is really old, and he has begun to care about his family and forget his responsibilities.

Dis,

Have you forgotten how you killed your son and your daughter-in-law?

why now,

Facing a grandson,

You can't let go?

And you,

Not just this grandson! "

Di Si's eyes finally fell on Pu'er.

Under this gaze, Pu'er moved a few cat steps backwards slightly.

At this time,

Diess said:

"Order... Cage."

One after another black lines emanated from Di Si's body, and in an instant, the area where the desk was located was wrapped, and in an instant, a kind of isolation was completed.

"Dis, what are you doing? Don't be impulsive, I'm calling to wake you up, I'm warning you, and I'm helping you!"

Dies' hand,

It landed directly on Pu'er's back,

down,

One pressure.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!"

Pu'er let out a scream.

immediately,

The screams turned into cat meows: "Meow!!!!!!!!!"

Looking at Pu'er who was being tortured under the palm of his hand,

Diess remained expressionless.

Just asked indifferently:

"Are you teaching me what to do?"

...

There is no business at home today, and Mina, Lunt, and Chris all went to school.

Karen ate the breakfast prepared by Aunt Winnie, and when she went down to the first floor, she saw Paul and Ron sitting in the flowerbed chatting.

"Good morning, Master Karen."

"Good morning, Master."

Ron was extra enthusiastic because of the 500 rupees yesterday.

Karen said to Paul: "Do you need to get out of the car later?"

Paul shook his head, "I haven't received a call yet."

Ron said, "I think today should be a pleasant and relaxing day. Mr. Mason and Mrs. Mary haven't gotten up yet."

The uncle and aunt stayed in bed when the family was out of business.

"Paul, can you drive me to the hospital, I want to visit Mr. Hoffen on behalf of grandpa."

"Of course you can, Master."

It's not very convenient for the Inmelis family's car to go to other places for private use, but it is justifiable to go to places like the hospital.

Back in the car where life and death suffered, Karen sat down on the mat and said with emotion:

"Actually, you can get a new hearse."

After all, this car is refitted. The serious hearse has a groove in the middle where coffins can be placed. There are fixed seats and armrests on both sides, and the space is more spacious.

"Mr. Mason wanted to change it for a long time, but Mrs. Winnie disagreed."

Paul started the car, and the hearse began to drive down the streets of Mink Street.

"Paul, turn over there and walk in front of the townhouse."

"Okay, sir."

However, just when Paul turned into that road, Karen changed his mind again: "Forget it, Paul, let's turn back, we will go directly to the hospital without detouring."

"Okay, Master." Paul wasn't impatient at all. His temper was indeed much better than Ron's. Of course, if you tip Ron, Ron would immediately become extremely enthusiastic.

Karen originally wanted to pass by his uncle's first love's house again, and glanced at the window on the second floor, but then he thought that Grandpa wasn't sitting in the car after all, so to be safe, he gave up the idea.

In about ten minutes, Paul drove his car into the hospital parking lot.

"Master, I am waiting for you here."

"OK."

Karen got out of the car and walked towards the hospital building.

When I walked up the steps, I realized that I was here to see a patient, but I didn't even bring any fruit.

Going out to buy a fruit or a bunch of flowers?

hesitated,

Karen still finds it troublesome, forget it.

"Hello, where is Mr. Hoffen's ward?"

"Mr. Hoffin? Please wait a moment, I'll check it for you."

"thanks."

"You are welcome."

The young nurse at the front desk was rummaging through the patient roster in the area. While rummaging, she raised her head and looked at Karen with a slightly raised smile at the corner of her mouth.

Karen continued to smile politely, waiting patiently.

Since he has inherited this handsome appearance, he can only bear all the troubles caused by it, alas.

For example, this young nurse deliberately checked herself very slowly in order to look at herself for a while.

finally,

"I found it, Mr. Hoffen is in Ward 301, Bed No. 2."

"thanks."

"Do you need me to take you there?"

"No thanks."

Karen walked up the stairs and came to the third floor. 301 was at the entrance of the stairs, and it was there.

Pushing open the door of the ward, there are two beds, one is Mr. Hofen, and the other is a middle-aged woman in a nursing uniform who is sleeping soundly, snoring lightly, even Karen pushes her. She didn't even notice when the door came in.

The nurse is lazy,

Karen stepped forward to wake her up,

And this time,

Mr. Hoffin's voice came:

"She's working three jobs. She's too tired. Let her sleep more."

Karen turned around and looked at Mr. Hoffen lying on the hospital bed. His head was bandaged. Before Karen came in, he should have been reading the newspaper and seemed to be recovering well.

"I know you're awake, so I'll visit you right away."

Karen, who came empty-handed, sat down beside the hospital bed.

Mr. Hoffin showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth and said, "I didn't fall to my death, are you disappointed?"

Karen shook her head and said bluntly, "If I wanted to, you probably wouldn't have made it to the hospital alive."

Mr. Hoffin frowned slightly and asked in doubt, "Why, don't you even act now?"

"What do I need to play? I'm Karen. It's just that the previous illness made me change a little bit. After all, I almost died of the disease. It's normal for me to have some changes in my personality, isn't it?"

"I'm curious why Diess keeps you alive."

"I'm grandfather's grandson, it's very boring for you to say that."

"You don't know, what exactly are you?"

"As I said, I'm Karen."

Mr. Hoffin raised his neck, revealing the cross necklace inside:

"Pick it off."

"Okay."

Karen reached out and took the cross necklace off Mr. Hoffen's neck.

Mr. Hoffen stared at Karen,

road:

"I'll tell you now what you are."

"As expected of a professor of philosophy, I'd be happy to discuss philosophy with you."

"Hold it!"

"what?"

"With your hands, hold the cross!"

Karen didn't move when she looked at the cross necklace she had just taken off from Mr. Hoffen's neck.

"Why, don't you dare?"

"no."

"Then hold it, as long as you hold it, you will know exactly what you are."

"Mr. Hofen, divination should be regarded as a hobby. It's really not suitable to be too addicted to it, otherwise it will affect your life in reality."

"If you are that thing, when you take the initiative to hold it, your soul will also be annihilated."

"Are you telling a story?"

"Yes, then hold it, cooperate with me to tell the story."

Karen hesitated.

"What are you hesitating about? You hold it, why, are you even lying to yourself? Ha ha ha, I don't know why Di Si will continue to let you live, maybe he is too old, too old..."

Mr. Hoffin's eyes suddenly widened.

Because he saw Karen sitting in front of him, holding the cross in his left hand.

one second,

three seconds,

ten seconds;

half a minute;

After holding the cross, Karen was motionless.

Mr. Hoffen supported the hospital bed with both hands and tried to get up with difficulty, but at this moment, Karen suddenly pressed forward and said, "Huh!"

"Ouch……"

Mr. Hoffin was so frightened that he lost his balance and fell back on the bed, but he still stared at Karen in disbelief.

Karen threw the cross necklace beside Mr. Hoffen's pillow, opened her arms, and circled in a restored circle.

road:

"Isn't it that the soul will be annihilated, look at me, why am I nothing?"

"Impossible, it's impossible!" Mr. Hoffin began to keep talking to himself.

"You have a good rest. I'll visit you again in a while, and I hope that when you arrive, the place will recover more normally." Saying that, Karen pointed to her forehead, "Goodbye, Mr. Hoffin."

After that, Karen walked out of the ward.

"His soul was not annihilated by the purification device,

Is it my fault?

Is he really not a monster? "

...

The nurse at the desk gave Karen a sweet smile as she walked down the stairs, and Karen smiled back.

out of the hospital building,

go down the steps,

Karen didn't go directly to the parking lot to find Paul,

but came to a corner of the hospital garden,

squat down,

Covering his mouth with his right hand,

The left arm swung wildly,

"Fuck... it hurts to death!"

After a series of swings,

Karen finally stopped,

He put his left hand in front of him and slowly opened his palm.

On the palm of his left hand, there was a burn scar in the shape of a "cross", but the wound seemed to be burned, so no blood spilled.

Looking at this burn mark,

Karen was lost in thought,

a long time,

Issue a question to yourself:

"So...what am I?"