Void Jigsaw Puzzle

To demystify women, you have to get close to them.

This is not a famous quote, but what Zhong Chenmu is thinking at this moment.

When he first met the Twelve Apostles, every time he spoke to them or looked at them, his heart would beat faster and his face would turn red.

But on this night, when he stood at the archway entrance of Leyou Pavilion and witnessed the four of the Twelve Apostles, Muyue, Huoyue, Reyue and Guoyue, talking and gossiping as if no one was around, he felt that the mystery of them, or women in a broader sense, in his heart was fading away bit by bit.

Not only did he begin to dare to look them in the eye, he could also express his opinions from time to time. However, his voice seemed particularly weak amid the chatter of the four women, like a drowning person, flapping his wings on the water twice before sinking to the bottom.

However, he still extracted a key issue from the conversation between the four people.

So, he chose the right time and asked Thermidor, "Lord Thermidor, you mentioned Professor Pierce earlier... when the president founded the Prophet Society 'back then'. Does that mean the Prophet Society has been established for some time?"

Retsu raised her long, thin eyebrows. "Hasn't the president introduced the history of the Prophet Society to you? Oh, by the way, don't be so formal from now on. Just call me 'Sister'!"

"...Okay... Sis, he didn't tell me."

"That's strange. He thinks so highly of you, but he didn't even say this?"

"Maybe I'm too busy. Besides, we haven't met very often. Today was the only time we met for a long time. In the past, every time we met, we only exchanged a few words."

Guo Yue couldn't bear to be lonely at this time, so she squeezed in: "Then let me introduce you..."

Before he could finish his words, Reyue glared at him and quickly took half a step forward, rushing to stand in front of Zhong Chenmu, with their noses less than half a meter apart.

Zhong Chenmu subconsciously dodged back, but still looked directly at Reyue's lively eyes and delicate face.

Still, his heartbeat began to speed up uncontrollably.

Retsuki gently pushed Guoyue aside: "He is mine."

Guo Yue asked angrily, "Why?"

"Because I have a better figure than you."

"...Humph, you guys are just bringing up things that are not related to the topic!"

Guoyue turned away angrily.

Reyue didn't bother to pay attention to her. She turned around and began to introduce the founding background of the Prophet Society to Zhong Chenmu.

The more Zhong Chenmu listened, the more excited he became. Almost every pore was trembling. The chaotic feeling in his mind seemed to be swept away, and he felt unprecedentedly refreshed.

Something that had been troubling and confusing him for the past few days now had a preliminary answer. However, all of this was still speculation without any evidence to support it.

Therefore, he needs to look for evidence, only evidence can verify his reasoning.

immediately.

He looked at Thermidor impatiently: "According to you, the Prophet Society was founded by the president a year ago, and the founding site is in Leyou Pavilion where we are now, right?"

In the past, Zhong Chenmu was more accustomed to calling Pierce "Professor", but now when talking to his twelve apostles, he decided to use "President" to narrow the distance.

"Yes, more than a year ago, in the old pavilion over there."

Reyue nodded in the direction of the main road.

"Did you witness the founding of the Prophet's Society?"

"No. The four of us joined recently."

"Okay, then let me ask you a question. It might be a little difficult to understand, but you can think about it carefully before answering."

"Okay." Reyue looked at the young man in front of her with some curiosity.

"Have you re-examined or reviewed the memories of joining the Prophet Society in your mind in recent days? In other words, have you gone back to the places where those memories occurred to see any traces of them?"

Reyue wasn't someone who was slow to react. After a brief thought, she understood the general idea and confirmed, "You're saying that the things that happened in my memory may not have actually happened in real life? So, I need to verify it?"

"How clever!"

"Don't be so disrespectful!" Reyue was quite happy to be praised by the boy, but she just cursed him in pretending to be angry.

Then she froze, as if recalling something.

Soon, she said, "We can go and verify it right now! I remember there's an unremarkable gray building next to the old pavilion where our club was founded. We've held several meetings in a conference room there, the most recent one just a few months ago!"

"Let's go! Let's go now!" Zhong Chenmu looked at Reyue with great excitement, waiting for her to lead the way.

At this time, Guo Yue and the other three came over and said, "Are you two going to act alone? No, you must take us with you. This is Leyou Pavilion."

After saying that, Guo Yue winked at Zhong Chenmu and said, "Sister, I'm doing this for your own good. Boys should also have the awareness to protect themselves when they are outside."

"..."

Led by Retsu, the five people walked along the main road, through the bustling crowd, and after walking a few dozen meters, they turned into an alley on the right.

Not far behind them, a man and a woman flashed out from behind a stall selling chestnuts. They looked at each other, nodded slightly at each other, and followed, their figures disappearing into the entrance of the alley.