After eight o'clock, in Moretti's restaurant.
Looking at the plate with only shallow soup base, Benson raised his hand to cover his mouth and burped contentedly.
Although it was my third time to eat it, I still felt it was delicious enough. The sweet and sour tomatoes and the elastic meat and very special umami flavor of the oxtail were perfectly combined. Klein, I am so sorry that Black Thorn Security Company lost an outstanding chef in Tingen.
Melissa leaned back in the back of the chair and nodded silently.
This is just because you have never seen real cooking skills.Cline smiled modestly, "If you have the chance in the future, we will go to Bonaparte Restaurant in the Halls neighborhood to enjoy the authentic Intis meal, and go to the coastline restaurant in the Golden Wootong District to enjoy the delicious food in the south."
These are restaurants that often go to newspapers, and the average per capita consumption of the former is 1.5 pounds.
I like what you do more.Melissa answered without hesitation.
Benson smiled and said:
But I always feel that the tomato oxtail soup you made is something wrong, maybe, maybe it shouldn't be with bread?
Klein nodded in agreement:
Its best partner should be rice.
Rice... Melissa whispered, and her expression was quite longing for her.
Tingen, which is in a northerly position, is not a metropolitan city. It is difficult to eat rice except for going to a few specific restaurants.
For Benson and Melissa, this food is almost exclusively found in newspaper descriptions and only in the occasional introduction of textbooks.
Seeing her sister's expression, Klein laughed:
When we save another half a year, we will find an opportunity to take a vacation in the Bay of Disi and taste the food there.
The Bay of Desi is located in the southernmost part of the Kingdom of Roon, and one-third belongs to the Kingdom of Fenerport. It is full of sunshine and pleasant scenery, and the paella is very famous.
Before Melissa could express her opinions on being frugal, Klein took the initiative to say:
Wait for another three months, my salary will increase significantly, which can meet the needs of traveling and saving money at the same time.
Why?Benson and Melissa were indeed brought to their attention.
Klein coughed twice and explained with a smile:
Based on my good professional qualities, the police department that often cooperates with our company also intends to hire me as a part-time history consultant. They will pay me an additional salary of at least 2 pounds per week. If you see me wearing a police uniform and bring out the corresponding certificate in the future, don’t be surprised.
Of course, you all know that the efficiency of government departments is like the footsteps of a 90-year-old woman. They still need a long process and an assessment of me. Therefore, I often go to Hoy University during these two months off days to find my tutors, teachers I know, and learn more knowledge.
In the surprised eyes of his brother and sister, he paused and spoke with a slightly strange expression:
Just like what Emperor Rossell said, live until you are old and learn until you are old.
Benson was silent for a few seconds, half-hearted and half-deprecating:
Is it still time for me to apply for university now?
Knowledge is indeed equal to wealth.
It's also equal to strength... Krain silently added.
Benson, you need Klein’s grammar books and his classical literature textbooks.Melissa suddenly helped Klein say what he wanted to say.
Benson's expression seemed to change, and he gritted his teeth and said:
Klein, you'll give me those books tonight.
Even if they help sleep, I have to keep reading one every day, no, for an hour and a half.
I swear in the name of the goddess!If I can't do it, I'm a curly baboon!
Klein immediately smiled:
No problem.
……
The next morning, Klein hung his coat and hat on the hood rack in the lounge, followed Rosan's words and walked into the ground, and walked all the way to the guard room outside Channis Door.
Captain Dunn, players Renfry, Siga, Loyao, Leonard and Cohenli have all arrived.
With gray eyes swept across the new night-time lord at the door, Dunn smiled and said:
We have a regular meeting every Thursday to summarize the previous tasks and discuss the various difficulties we face.
I am also a person who has been tested countless times of regular meetings... Klein complained, found a seat to sit down, and joked:
Do you need to introduce yourself first?
Dunn laughed and turned to look at Cohenli:
You briefly explain the follow-up investigation of Sirius Aripis.
Cohenli was also a civilian to a night watchman. He was not tall, had a thick brown hair, a pretty well-proportioned figure, and had a very strong muscles, giving people a shrewd and capable feeling.
He thought for a while and said:
With the help of old Neil, we found Siris's secret hiding place. There were many books and items on the scene. Based on them, it can be confirmed that Siris is a subordinate member of the secret organization "Aurora Society" and is a "secret prayer".
There is enough evidence that Antigonus family notes were sold to Welch by him and Heinus Vansen. Those who don’t remember Welch can ask Klein.
The valuable items we found include three recipes of the Sequence Potion, namely Sequence 9 ‘Divorcer’, Sequence 9 ‘Apprentice, Sequence 8 ‘Clown’…
The next task is to find out the peripheral members of the "Aurora Society" who believed in the evil gods based on some of the letters that have not been destroyed and Siris' usual interactions, focusing on the cult who is hiding in the police department.
Also, those who have contact with Hainas also need to be re-inspected.
Dunn nodded gently and looked at Klein:
You also heard that we obtained the ‘Joker’ potion recipe, but it is not possible to confirm whether it is true for the time being, and it is a matter of feedback from the Church.
For tasks related to the Aurora, you have made major and critical contributions, plus the matter of shooting the Secretariat members, you don’t even need long to get enough promotion merit, but I must remind you that not everyone is Daly. You must endure the desire and endure for three years, and not be affected by the formula of the ‘Joker’ potion to avoid losing control.
Captain, this is the magic of the acting method you don’t understand... I used the method of divination to confirm last night that the Joker’s potion is correct... Clay nodded honestly and said:
I will control my emotions.
Then, the midnight poet Siga Teon, with white hair and black eyes, and a quiet temperament, said:
Still unable to find clues about the 'incited 'Tris', I suspect he had fled Tingen.
……
After one thing was exchanged one by one, Klein left the duty room and asked Old Neil to continue the course of mystery learning. In the afternoon, he went to the fighting teacher Gao Wen to do basic strength, endurance and overall coordination training.
……
Five points of sunshine are still bright.
Klein took off his practice uniform, took a quick shower, changed into his original clothes, and took a public carriage to Besic Street.
He did not forget the red chimney he saw in Dream Divination, nor did he forget to buy the audience potion auxiliary materials in the underground trading market, which was suspected to be a member of the Psychological Alchemy, but this was not convenient to use the power of the night watchman to conduct an investigation.
On the 27th, Henry Private Detective Firm...yes, it's here.According to the newspaper description, Klein found a private detective firm that is said to be trustworthy.
He put on a mask, lowered his hat, raised his collar, and went up the stairs to the office on the second floor.
Dongdongdongdongdongdong!He knocked on the half-closed door.
Please come in.A voice that seemed to contain old phlegm came out.
Klein carried a cane and pushed the door open and saw that the detective firm adopted a semi-open layout, with four employees sitting in the baffle.
Hello, I am Detective Henry, what can I help you?A man in a white shirt and a black vest came over.
He held a pipe in his hand, his face was hard, his eyebrows were like swords, and his dark blue eyes looked up and down professionally at the employer opposite him.
Crane covered half of her face with a high vertical windbreaker collar and said:
I have two things to entrust, I wonder how you charge?
It depends on the difficulty of the matter.Detective Henry retracted his gaze and pointed to the hospitality area with a sofa combination, and we went there to communicate.
Klein followed him to the half-separated place and sat on the single sofa without taking off his coat, hat, and mask.
He deliberately said in a hoarse voice:
The first thing I need you to help me investigate which houses in Tingen City have chimneys that look like this and clarify who the landlord is and who is the current occupant.
While speaking, he took out a stack of paper, and after unfolding it, the red chimney marked with color and the surrounding scene.
This is a picture that Klein once again accomplished using the special and self-prayer method above the grey fog.
This is so well drawn... Detective Henry subconsciously praised and frowned slightly, "This commission is not complicated, but it is very cumbersome, and requires a long cycle and a large number of helpers."
I see.Klein nodded gently.
Detective Henry pondered for a moment:
7 pounds, the price of this commission is 7 pounds, and you have to give me at least two weeks.
Well, the second thing, help me find this gentleman and figure out his identity. The only information I know is that he occasionally appears in the Dragon Bar in the dock area, and, don't let him notice, he is a very sharp and terrible observational person.Klein took out the second portrait.
He tried to reach members of the Psychological Alchemy to see if he could obtain valuable intelligence and materials, such as recipes that could be exchanged with Justice.
3 pounds, similar tasks are all 3 to 4 pounds, and your excellent painting skills can effectively help me and my assistant save time.Detective Henry answered skillfully.
A total of 10 pounds?Klein felt a toothache at this price.
Detective Henry took a pipe and said:
Yes, you need to pay £2 up front, and things get progress and pay £3 to £5, and the rest will be given to me after it is all done.
Then I'll confirm the progress next week.Klein didn't bargain much, so as not to remember the characteristics of the detective who was good at observing.
After signing the standard contract, he took out two pounds of 1 pound and handed them to the other party, with only 1 pound and 17 pounds left in the private house.
Watching the gentleman wearing a gauze mask, a black windbreaker, and a high collar erected high, he quickly left. Detective Henry took out his pipe, his eyes full of doubts:
What did he do when he finds a house with that kind of chimney?
...It should be a painter, at least a professional who has studied sketching...
……
In the afternoon, Viscount Glylint was in the luxurious villa in Beckland.
Audrey, who followed the maid, followed the etiquette and handed her hand to the master, watching him kiss him for a false kiss.
Your beauty makes my salon full of glory.Glylint first praised normally, then lowered his voice and said, "The lady has arrived, she is both an extraordinary person and a writer."
Looking at the plate with only shallow soup base, Benson raised his hand to cover his mouth and burped contentedly.
Although it was my third time to eat it, I still felt it was delicious enough. The sweet and sour tomatoes and the elastic meat and very special umami flavor of the oxtail were perfectly combined. Klein, I am so sorry that Black Thorn Security Company lost an outstanding chef in Tingen.
Melissa leaned back in the back of the chair and nodded silently.
This is just because you have never seen real cooking skills.Cline smiled modestly, "If you have the chance in the future, we will go to Bonaparte Restaurant in the Halls neighborhood to enjoy the authentic Intis meal, and go to the coastline restaurant in the Golden Wootong District to enjoy the delicious food in the south."
These are restaurants that often go to newspapers, and the average per capita consumption of the former is 1.5 pounds.
I like what you do more.Melissa answered without hesitation.
Benson smiled and said:
But I always feel that the tomato oxtail soup you made is something wrong, maybe, maybe it shouldn't be with bread?
Klein nodded in agreement:
Its best partner should be rice.
Rice... Melissa whispered, and her expression was quite longing for her.
Tingen, which is in a northerly position, is not a metropolitan city. It is difficult to eat rice except for going to a few specific restaurants.
For Benson and Melissa, this food is almost exclusively found in newspaper descriptions and only in the occasional introduction of textbooks.
Seeing her sister's expression, Klein laughed:
When we save another half a year, we will find an opportunity to take a vacation in the Bay of Disi and taste the food there.
The Bay of Desi is located in the southernmost part of the Kingdom of Roon, and one-third belongs to the Kingdom of Fenerport. It is full of sunshine and pleasant scenery, and the paella is very famous.
Before Melissa could express her opinions on being frugal, Klein took the initiative to say:
Wait for another three months, my salary will increase significantly, which can meet the needs of traveling and saving money at the same time.
Why?Benson and Melissa were indeed brought to their attention.
Klein coughed twice and explained with a smile:
Based on my good professional qualities, the police department that often cooperates with our company also intends to hire me as a part-time history consultant. They will pay me an additional salary of at least 2 pounds per week. If you see me wearing a police uniform and bring out the corresponding certificate in the future, don’t be surprised.
Of course, you all know that the efficiency of government departments is like the footsteps of a 90-year-old woman. They still need a long process and an assessment of me. Therefore, I often go to Hoy University during these two months off days to find my tutors, teachers I know, and learn more knowledge.
In the surprised eyes of his brother and sister, he paused and spoke with a slightly strange expression:
Just like what Emperor Rossell said, live until you are old and learn until you are old.
Benson was silent for a few seconds, half-hearted and half-deprecating:
Is it still time for me to apply for university now?
Knowledge is indeed equal to wealth.
It's also equal to strength... Krain silently added.
Benson, you need Klein’s grammar books and his classical literature textbooks.Melissa suddenly helped Klein say what he wanted to say.
Benson's expression seemed to change, and he gritted his teeth and said:
Klein, you'll give me those books tonight.
Even if they help sleep, I have to keep reading one every day, no, for an hour and a half.
I swear in the name of the goddess!If I can't do it, I'm a curly baboon!
Klein immediately smiled:
No problem.
……
The next morning, Klein hung his coat and hat on the hood rack in the lounge, followed Rosan's words and walked into the ground, and walked all the way to the guard room outside Channis Door.
Captain Dunn, players Renfry, Siga, Loyao, Leonard and Cohenli have all arrived.
With gray eyes swept across the new night-time lord at the door, Dunn smiled and said:
We have a regular meeting every Thursday to summarize the previous tasks and discuss the various difficulties we face.
I am also a person who has been tested countless times of regular meetings... Klein complained, found a seat to sit down, and joked:
Do you need to introduce yourself first?
Dunn laughed and turned to look at Cohenli:
You briefly explain the follow-up investigation of Sirius Aripis.
Cohenli was also a civilian to a night watchman. He was not tall, had a thick brown hair, a pretty well-proportioned figure, and had a very strong muscles, giving people a shrewd and capable feeling.
He thought for a while and said:
With the help of old Neil, we found Siris's secret hiding place. There were many books and items on the scene. Based on them, it can be confirmed that Siris is a subordinate member of the secret organization "Aurora Society" and is a "secret prayer".
There is enough evidence that Antigonus family notes were sold to Welch by him and Heinus Vansen. Those who don’t remember Welch can ask Klein.
The valuable items we found include three recipes of the Sequence Potion, namely Sequence 9 ‘Divorcer’, Sequence 9 ‘Apprentice, Sequence 8 ‘Clown’…
The next task is to find out the peripheral members of the "Aurora Society" who believed in the evil gods based on some of the letters that have not been destroyed and Siris' usual interactions, focusing on the cult who is hiding in the police department.
Also, those who have contact with Hainas also need to be re-inspected.
Dunn nodded gently and looked at Klein:
You also heard that we obtained the ‘Joker’ potion recipe, but it is not possible to confirm whether it is true for the time being, and it is a matter of feedback from the Church.
For tasks related to the Aurora, you have made major and critical contributions, plus the matter of shooting the Secretariat members, you don’t even need long to get enough promotion merit, but I must remind you that not everyone is Daly. You must endure the desire and endure for three years, and not be affected by the formula of the ‘Joker’ potion to avoid losing control.
Captain, this is the magic of the acting method you don’t understand... I used the method of divination to confirm last night that the Joker’s potion is correct... Clay nodded honestly and said:
I will control my emotions.
Then, the midnight poet Siga Teon, with white hair and black eyes, and a quiet temperament, said:
Still unable to find clues about the 'incited 'Tris', I suspect he had fled Tingen.
……
After one thing was exchanged one by one, Klein left the duty room and asked Old Neil to continue the course of mystery learning. In the afternoon, he went to the fighting teacher Gao Wen to do basic strength, endurance and overall coordination training.
……
Five points of sunshine are still bright.
Klein took off his practice uniform, took a quick shower, changed into his original clothes, and took a public carriage to Besic Street.
He did not forget the red chimney he saw in Dream Divination, nor did he forget to buy the audience potion auxiliary materials in the underground trading market, which was suspected to be a member of the Psychological Alchemy, but this was not convenient to use the power of the night watchman to conduct an investigation.
On the 27th, Henry Private Detective Firm...yes, it's here.According to the newspaper description, Klein found a private detective firm that is said to be trustworthy.
He put on a mask, lowered his hat, raised his collar, and went up the stairs to the office on the second floor.
Dongdongdongdongdongdong!He knocked on the half-closed door.
Please come in.A voice that seemed to contain old phlegm came out.
Klein carried a cane and pushed the door open and saw that the detective firm adopted a semi-open layout, with four employees sitting in the baffle.
Hello, I am Detective Henry, what can I help you?A man in a white shirt and a black vest came over.
He held a pipe in his hand, his face was hard, his eyebrows were like swords, and his dark blue eyes looked up and down professionally at the employer opposite him.
Crane covered half of her face with a high vertical windbreaker collar and said:
I have two things to entrust, I wonder how you charge?
It depends on the difficulty of the matter.Detective Henry retracted his gaze and pointed to the hospitality area with a sofa combination, and we went there to communicate.
Klein followed him to the half-separated place and sat on the single sofa without taking off his coat, hat, and mask.
He deliberately said in a hoarse voice:
The first thing I need you to help me investigate which houses in Tingen City have chimneys that look like this and clarify who the landlord is and who is the current occupant.
While speaking, he took out a stack of paper, and after unfolding it, the red chimney marked with color and the surrounding scene.
This is a picture that Klein once again accomplished using the special and self-prayer method above the grey fog.
This is so well drawn... Detective Henry subconsciously praised and frowned slightly, "This commission is not complicated, but it is very cumbersome, and requires a long cycle and a large number of helpers."
I see.Klein nodded gently.
Detective Henry pondered for a moment:
7 pounds, the price of this commission is 7 pounds, and you have to give me at least two weeks.
Well, the second thing, help me find this gentleman and figure out his identity. The only information I know is that he occasionally appears in the Dragon Bar in the dock area, and, don't let him notice, he is a very sharp and terrible observational person.Klein took out the second portrait.
He tried to reach members of the Psychological Alchemy to see if he could obtain valuable intelligence and materials, such as recipes that could be exchanged with Justice.
3 pounds, similar tasks are all 3 to 4 pounds, and your excellent painting skills can effectively help me and my assistant save time.Detective Henry answered skillfully.
A total of 10 pounds?Klein felt a toothache at this price.
Detective Henry took a pipe and said:
Yes, you need to pay £2 up front, and things get progress and pay £3 to £5, and the rest will be given to me after it is all done.
Then I'll confirm the progress next week.Klein didn't bargain much, so as not to remember the characteristics of the detective who was good at observing.
After signing the standard contract, he took out two pounds of 1 pound and handed them to the other party, with only 1 pound and 17 pounds left in the private house.
Watching the gentleman wearing a gauze mask, a black windbreaker, and a high collar erected high, he quickly left. Detective Henry took out his pipe, his eyes full of doubts:
What did he do when he finds a house with that kind of chimney?
...It should be a painter, at least a professional who has studied sketching...
……
In the afternoon, Viscount Glylint was in the luxurious villa in Beckland.
Audrey, who followed the maid, followed the etiquette and handed her hand to the master, watching him kiss him for a false kiss.
Your beauty makes my salon full of glory.Glylint first praised normally, then lowered his voice and said, "The lady has arrived, she is both an extraordinary person and a writer."
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