Part 2 The Faceless Man Chapter 226 The Generous Prince
The scene in front of him instantly reminded Klein of the romance story that Talim Dumont had told:
His friend with a noble status fell in love with a commoner woman and wouldn’t marry her, which was something that was absolutely not allowed in the top circle of nobles, Talim was so troubled by this that he nearly hired a murderer to kill him, but in the end, he convinced the woman to leave his friend of her own accord.
Could it be that the protagonist of this story is Edzak Augustus? All aspects of the situation match ah, as a prince, marrying a commoner, in this current era, it is simply deviant behavior, since the founding of Ruen, the spouse of a direct member of the Augustus family is and can only be a noblewoman …… Listening to the meaning revealed in the words just now, Edesac got that commoner woman back again? Moreover, he also gave her the punishment of being grounded? True love ah …… In just an instant, a story of an overbearing prince and a poor little white flower took shape in Klein’s mind.
He emptied his gaze and took in the rumbling landscape ahead.
”It’s not really what it looks like now, wait until spring, when the green grass sprouts, and you’ll see a golf course of the highest caliber.” Prince Edzak dismissed the maid, raised his riding crop, and pointed around.
”Golf?” Klein asked rhetorically while already thinking of the answer.
Prince Edesak signaled the guards and attendants to stay away, leaving only the old butler and Klein to follow.
He laughed as he strolled across the barren flatlands:
”Yes, golf, a sport that truly belongs to the aristocracy, and in which the owners of most magazines and newspapers hardly have the opportunity to participate.
”While I’m not a fan of Russell, I have to admit that his whimsical ideas have given us a world that’s interesting enough that if you can figure out Talim’s death, this place will be open to you anytime.”
Sure enough, it was Roselle …… Klein exhaled softly.
Seeing that he didn’t respond, Prince Edzak continued to lament to himself:
”This person, Russell, is worth learning from in all aspects, but his attitude towards his feelings makes me sick, of course, this is the commonality and style of most of the Intis nobles, and is also the root of their obsession with luxury and their rotten lives.”
Edzak looked ahead at the stream with slow and little water flow, and said in a mature tone beyond his age:
”Ninety-nine percent of people are not geniuses like Russell, and in order to achieve success and build a great career, you must figure out what you really want, what price you are willing to pay for it, and never look back and walk firmly.”
At this point, his tone slowed and he laughed self-deprecatingly:
”Before this year, I always thought that I was very fond of the daughter of the Earl of Hall, she has perfect looks, elegant manners, rich property, prominent family, as well as a very powerful father, this is a prince can’t be faulted in the marriage object, but I now understand that what really attracts me, let me even dream of owning it, is a kind of unique temperament, and due to experience and deep heart that comes from experience, heh, I’m not saying that that young lady from the Earl of Hall’s family doesn’t have a temperament, but that’s not what I want, appreciate, and like.”
Your Highness, your current tone, attitude and expression are nearly the same as in Talim’s life …… You don’t want to die suddenly and suddenly in front of me ah, then I can’t wash the suspicion on my body even if I jump into the river of Tassock …… And if you hear this kind of thing too many times, you will be easily silenced. Are you trying to tie me to your chariot …… Klein is inexplicably a little afraid.
He cleared his throat and took the initiative to digress:
”Your Royal Highness, with your status and position, you certainly won’t lack subordinates, there are people who are willing to investigate Talim’s death for you, why do you have to find me?”
Edzak shook his head and smiled lowly:
”As a prince, with as much power comes as much unfreedom, there are many things that cannot be left to those around me, too many eyes watching me.
”You are a great detective with ability and brains, and with a good friendship with Talim, who was there, I don’t think there is anyone more suitable than you.
”Don’t worry, if anything does go wrong, I’m sure I can keep you safe.”
This kind of promise is like toilet paper in the washroom …… Klein couldn t help but bellyache.
Prince Edzak had already said his words to this point, he felt that if he refused again, he would most likely not be able to leave the Red Rose Manor, so he could only sigh:
”Actually, I am just as angry as you are about Talim’s death, but reality makes it so that I can only remain calm.”
Edzak revealed a smile and said:
”What help do you need from me?”
”Any of Talim’s hair, flesh and blood, plus his belongings.” Klein made the request.
”Good, I’ll have someone send these things to your home afterward.” Edzak immediately agreed, then asked curiously, “Only these?”
Klein was not polite:
”I can’t know what kind of help I need until I have the initial direction? Your Highness, you’d better give me a contact, a private detective always coming to this manor is sure to draw suspicion.”
Edzak nodded and said as if he had been prepared:
”I will have someone secretly rent the house next door to you, that is, 13 Minsk Street, when you need to make contact, you will write a letter to visit your new neighbor and put it into the letter box, as for the reward, you should know that I am not a stingy person, even if there is no result in the end, as long as you have made a contribution and taken a risk, you will have a corresponding income, if you do find out the the truth, I will give you a payment that is enough for you to retire.”
This prince’s highness is very thunderous well …… pension, that at least 3000 pounds toward the top …… Klein secretly sighed.
”Well, may Talim’s spirit find peace in the land of storm and lightning.” He bent down and bowed.
Edzak nodded gently and instructed the old butler:
”You show Detective Moriarty out and escort him back to Minsk Street.”
Not even staying for lunch, huh? Isn’t that an arrogant way to treat a guest? Of course, the fact that it was still a long time until noon was the main reason …… Klein silently flirted twice.
He followed the old butler all the way out to the entrance of the manor and claimed his gun pouch, revolver and bullets.
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Inside 15 Minsk Street, Klein stood in front of the convex belly window and watched the carriage with the royal coat of arms go away.
”Really digging deeper, Sherlock Moriarty could die a violent death at any moment …… There might even be people watching me now, well not yet, after all, I haven’t launched any operations yet …… “Klein frowned slightly and stood quietly.
At this moment, he had an unprecedented urgency to be promoted to “Faceless Man”.
”We can’t just wait for the ‘Mechanical Heart’ to explore the tomb of the Amon family, we must continue to try to purchase the characteristics of the human skin Phantom in other channels as well, after all, who knows how long the ‘Mechanical Heart’ will be prepared, in case it exceeds a month, or even more than half a year? Or even more than half a year? This is not impossible, first send people to guard the entrance, and then slowly collect the corresponding information, make sure everything is safe, is quite a good strategy, but then, I can’t afford to wait ah …… “Klein’s thoughts fluttered, and he made up his mind.
By 2:45 p.m., he carried his newspaper, entered the washroom, and actively prepared for this week’s tarot party.
Three o’clock sharp.
A deep red and illusory light rose, and Audrey Hall looked around the room in a good mood.
Last night, she finally obtained the coveted Sequence 7 “Psychiatrist” magic potion formula, and still lingering feelings of excitement, excitement and solidity, stability, and the Psychological Alchemy Society did not ask her to immediately contribute, calling it an advance.
They fully believe that Ms. Audrey has excellent “reimbursement” ability.
There were no new members …… “Justice” Audrey stood up, turned her attention to the uppermost head of the long bronze table, lifted the hem of her skirt falsely, and made a curtsy:
”Good afternoon, Mr. ‘Fool’ ~ good afternoon ……”
Her light and pleasant voice breaks the unchanging silence above the gray mist, allowing Kraven, whose mood was originally somewhat depressed, to temporarily escape from the outside world.
He nodded gently in response to the greetings of several members.
When she sat down again, Audrey brought the figures of the other members into her eyes, and formed a dynamic scene with the images she had observed earlier:
Mr. “The Hanged Man” saluted, but quietly looked at Mr. “The Fool” with an unobtrusive curiosity, and then he looked at Mr. “The World” with anticipation. …… That is to say, he, who has a close relationship with the Storm Church, knows the details of the assassination case of Duke Negan, and he knows that the “Black Emperor”, a grand theft, has appeared, and he has the desire to explore the truth behind the scenes of this incident… …Mr. “World” seems to have found the result of the extraordinary characteristics of the “Werewolf” he was entrusted to sell, and it is likely that he has also found one of the two materials, namely the characteristics of the Human Skin Phantom and the hair of the Naga of the Deep Sea! ……
”The Sun’s mood is stable and relaxed, which indicates that he believes that Silver City’s surveillance on him has been lifted. …… What is he relying on to make this judgment? Reinstated in the so-called Explorer Squad?
Forsyth is a bit depressed in the midst of relaxation …… She passed the test of that Abrahams family member and became his student, but was forced to accept something unfavorable to her?
Mr. “World” is as cold and deep as usual …… Maybe I’ll get Sequence 7, or even Sequence 6, before I can grasp his mood changes and thoughts ……
Well, the Fool is still as mysterious, powerful and unpredictable as ever.
A series of thoughts crossed the “justice” Audrey’s mind, she looked toward the figure in the gray fog, said:
”Dear Mr. ‘Fool’, I have newly obtained three pages of Roselle’s diary.”
This was the transcript she had requested from the Psycho-Alchemy Society, and since she had only mentioned it last night, she had been rushed and Yslante had only had time to give her three pages.
”What do you want in return?” Klein asked with a smile.
Audrey answered sincerely:
”Consider it your payment for answering that query of mine earlier, is that okay?”
When she said this, she was somehow in a bragging mood:
Mr. “Hanged Man”, you guys don’t even know about the existence of the “Dusk Hermit Society” yet!
Whew, I’m really envious. I wonder what kind of problems Ms. Justice has been asking for in private. …… I’m going to write to my teacher and ask him if he has Rossel’s diary, no, to put it bluntly, notes… …Forsyth, the magician, was eager and motivated.
Under the suspicious gaze of the Inverted Man, Klein nodded without much concern:
”Yes.”
Audrey quickly manifested three pages of a yellow-brown diary and passed them to Mr. Fool.
Klein took a look and saw that the first page read:
”January 13th, steady contact with Mr. Gate.”