Chapter 71 Chapter 69

The "Garrett" TFE-731 twin engines of the "Falconer" 731 roared, producing a strong power, pushing the plane into the air.Seen from the window of the plane, Le Bourget Airport recedes rapidly. I'm going to flee the country, Sophie thought, as a powerful external force forced her to lean back against the leather chair.Only then did she understand that she had been playing cat-and-mouse with Fache, and that either way, it was justifiable to the Ministry of Defense.Sophie knew that the window of opportunity had closed for her.I just want to save an innocent person, I'm just trying to fulfill my grandfather's long-cherished wish.She was leaving the country with no documents, accompanied by a man being pursued by the police, and a kidnapped hostage.If there was a "line of reason," she had just crossed it, almost at the speed of sound.

Sophie, Langdon, and Teabing were seated near the front of the cabin, which, as hinted by the gold medal next to the door, was designed in the style of an elite propeller plane.The high-end swivel chairs they sat in were bolted to rails on the floor of the cabin, which could be repositioned, and locked on a rectangular hardwood table, which looked like a small conference room.However, the elegant layout of the cabin can't hide the far from decent situation behind the cabin—at the rear of the cabin, in a secluded seating area near the bathroom, Teabing's servant, Remy, held a pistol reluctantly. Execute the tasks assigned to him by the master.He stood before the bloodied monk, who was bound like luggage, and watched him.

"Before we turn our attention to the keystone, I wonder if I could say a few words," Teabing began, sounding worried, like a father trying to teach his child about sex. knowledge. "My friends, I find that I am but a guest on this journey, and I am deeply honored. However, as someone who has spent my life searching for the Holy Grail, I feel it is my duty to remind you. No matter how hard it may be You are about to embark on a journey of no return." He turned to Sophie. "Miss Neveu, your grandfather gave you this cryptex in the hope that you will keep the secret of the Holy Grail strictly in your lifetime."

"you are right." "So it's understandable if you feel the need to go down the path in this established direction." Sophie nodded, though she felt that there was another motive driving her, and that was finding out the truth about her family.Although Langdon had made it clear to her that the keystone had nothing to do with her past, she still felt that there was something very dark about this secret, as if it was a cryptex made by his grandfather. , trying to tell her something and offer some solution to the questions that had been troubling her all these years. "Tonight, your grandfather and three others died." Teabing went on. "They did it so they didn't want the keystone to fall into the hands of the Catholic Church, and Opus Dei almost got the keystone tonight. .I hope you will understand that in this way, the responsibility on you will be great. You now hold a torch in your hand. This torch has been burning for more than two thousand years, and we cannot let it go out. This Nor must the torch fall into the wrong hands."

He paused for a moment and glanced at the rosewood box. "Miss Neveu, in my opinion, you have no choice in this matter. However, considering that the situation here is not stable, you can either take all the responsibility or pass it on to others." "Since my grandfather gave me this cryptex, I think he must think that I can take on this responsibility." Teabing showed an encouraging look, but he still didn't quite believe it. "Very well, of course a strong will is necessary. What interests me, however, is whether you know that if you are to succeed in opening the keystone, you will face a much more difficult test."

"What do you mean by that?" "My dear, imagine that you suddenly have a map in your hand that shows the location of the Holy Grail. At this moment, you will know a truth that can rewrite history forever. You will be the master of the truth that mankind has been pursuing for hundreds of years but has not yet obtained." , you will take the responsibility of revealing the truth to the world. Those who do this will win the respect of many people, and will also attract the hatred of many people. The question is, do you have the necessary courage to take this responsibility. "

Sophie paused for a moment: "I'm still not sure whether to make such a decision." Teabing frowned: "Not sure? If even the person who got the keystone can't do it, who else can?" "The organization that has managed to keep it a secret for so long can do it." "You mean the Priory of Mount Sion?" Teabing was full of suspicion. "How is that possible? This organization was smashed to pieces tonight. You can say it was smashed. Whether they were killed or not?" Listening, or spies inside, we have no way of knowing. But the fact is that someone infiltrated them and unmasked the identities of four of their senior members. At this moment, I will not trust anyone from this organization of."

"Do you have any suggestions, then?" Langdon interjected. "Robert, you and I both know that the Priory of Sion has not wanted to cover up the truth all these years and let it disappear forever in the dust of history. They have been waiting for the right opportunity for others to share their secrets, waiting for a time for the world to They are all ready to face the historical truth.” "Then do you believe the time has come?" Langdon asked. "Absolutely. It couldn't be clearer. All history shows that now is the time. If the Priory of Sion doesn't want to let the world know their secret anytime soon, why is the Church attacking?"

Sophie immediately retorted: "But the monks haven't told us their purpose yet." "The monks' purpose is the Catholic Church's purpose," Teabing replied. "They want to destroy the documents that will reveal the great deception. The Church will do it before them tonight, Miss Neff, you know." The Priory of Mount Sion can trust you. It is clear that the mission of saving the fate of the Holy Grail also includes promoting the Priory of Mount Sion’s ultimate desire to share the truth with the world.” Langdon interjected, "Ray, you're making Sophie make that decision. It's really difficult for someone who only knew about the Holy Grail Document an hour ago."

Teabing sighed, "Miss Neveu, I'm really sorry if I'm pushing you. Obviously, I've always believed that these documents should be made public, but ultimately it's up to you. I just think it's important. —should we succeed in opening the keystone, you'll have to start thinking about what's going to happen next." "Gentlemen," said Sophie in a firm tone, "according to your words, it is: 'If you don't go to the Holy Grail, the Holy Grail will find you.' I believe the Holy Grail has come to my door for some reason. Here it comes, when the time comes, I know how to deal with it."

Both Teabing and Langdon were taken aback. She walked up to the rosewood box and said, "So, let's continue on our way."