Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 105 Are You Drinking Too Much?

This is the truth that Aiwass did not expect at all.

But he also suddenly understood why his grandfather, who had come into contact with so many extraordinary people and had such a wide network of contacts, went to a remote countryside to become a poor poet who was not famous and did not make money...

Grandpa, he is hiding from trouble!

Aiwass also suddenly understood why his biological father and mother were dedicated to the Dao and the Dao of Beauty respectively, and his adoptive father did not transcend the Dao...but he had inexplicably developed a great obsession with demonology back then.

That is the inclination of the path engraved in the blood.

A gifted transcendent, children will usually become a transcendent with the same path - in fact, it is not inherited talent, but inherited desire, or inherited "debt".

If there is not enough talent, it may be a kind of luck.

But if the level has been raised to the limit long ago, but the advanced ceremony is not performed... the call from the way will become stronger.At this time, if offspring are obtained, the overflowing "call" will be passed on to the offspring, and the parents will be relieved by this.

This is also the reason why ancient nobles would leave more children.

Nobles are usually high-ranking extraordinary people.But they don't want to, or dare not continue to advance, so they need to continue to give birth to offspring to restore the power of the way to the soul.But if you suppress yourself for too long, the first child born is often prone to mental illness.

This phenomenon was called the "firstborn disaster" by royal scholars who had not yet figured out the principle during the Heraser Empire.

Imperial scholars see this as an apostolic curse to explain why the eldest son of each family is often the most inclined to inherit the family business, but is also the most prone to mental illness.

Those aristocrats who focus on their careers and have not yet had children in their 40s and [-]s are prone to go crazy with their first child; but commoners are often fine, and this situation will not occur if nobles marry early.

The way for scholars to solve this curse is to let the imperial nobles get married and have children as soon as possible.

If you get married shortly after embarking on the path of superhumanity, you won't have to wait too long to give birth to a child after the road is promoted.Although they didn't figure out the principle, they finally solved the problem.

After that, the child who is prone to madness usually comes from "illegitimate children".Because early marriage can control the birth of children in marriage, but it cannot control the lineage of children born outside marriage.If the other party of the cheating person is also a superhuman, it is easy to get pregnant and give birth to a cursed child.Phantom eggs are also easily born in these children.

Even among the knight families, not many know this secret.It was impossible for Aiwass' grandfather, as an unofficial transcendent, to know about this.And he dared not advance, so his children inherited part of the urge to step beyond.

This is also one of the reasons why Avalon's extrajudicial ways are repeatedly banned.Once an illegal transcendent is discovered, it will be extremely long criminal detention or even the death penalty, but even so, they still cannot be killed cleanly.

Since Julio is not crazy, he is most likely not the eldest son.In other words, there should be a brother or sister on his head... Then Aiwass' grandfather Jacob should be very old.

"At the very beginning, the Hand without Scales was a folk ritual association. Their profession was not demon scholars at that time, but 'curse mages' who specialized in rituals and curses. They did not have knowledge about demonology in their hands. ——'Demonology', after all, is a knowledge that needs to pile up a large number of sacrifices and materials to obtain through trial and error.

"They secretly teach some ritual knowledge and use rituals to help others. They also curse and kill some corrupt judges or officials, so they have gained a good reputation among the people.

"Later, under the sponsorship of the Starbow people, the remnants of Alketos joined the 'Hand Without Scales' with the orthodox inheritance of demonology, and finally achieved a high position."

Sherlock continued: "Anyway, everyone is an illegal transcendent who transcends the way, and their purpose is to rebel against the royal family-most people in Hands Without Scales think that this is not much different. The essence of transcending the way is rebellion by any means , they don't care about morality and rules. After all, demons are much easier to learn than rituals and curses...

"Later, the number of demon scholars in the organization gradually surpassed that of spell mages. Finally, after a pure-blood giant took control of the 'Scaleless Hand' organization, he renamed the organization 'Noble Red' and replaced all the senior management with Half-blood giant.

"And some spell mages of the old era drew a line with the Noble Red Association, and quit the association and chose to live in seclusion, including your grandfather Jacob. The professional inheritance of spell mages originally came from those who believed that demons They are despicable, dangerous and uncontrollable demon scholars. Their understanding of the path of transcendence is different from that of demon scholars-they believe that demons are a kind of 'power that is easy to obtain and easy to lose', and the transcendence accomplished with the help of contract demons is not pure It's not safe either."

Sherlock sneered at this point: "According to my investigation... none of the spell mages who quit the Noble Red Society has survived so far - all of their families died of the curse. Then there is obviously only one truth. "

"So that's how it is..."

Aiwass sighed.

He admired Sherlock's investigative ability: "When did you start investigating?"

"Last Sunday."

Sherlock took a sip of his wine, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed a smug chuckle: "The first time they came into my sight was when Edward and I went to investigate the Sweater Brotherhood.

"In order to fill my deadly curiosity, Mr. Edward chose to lure me with other puzzles. But what he didn't expect was that I have studied psychology-when people are in this situation, they subconsciously associate the 'first puzzle'. The second topic' is often related to the matter itself.

"The bait he took out to divert my attention was a case code-named 'Redstone' that was being investigated by the Procuratorate recently: a batch of powerful, small-sized portable alchemy bombs were smuggled from the Pelican Bar to Avalon.

"As far as I know, Avalon does not have the conditions to make portable alchemy bombs. Avalon's alchemy started too late, and even explosives for mining and blasting have to be imported. This kind of alchemy bomb can only be New things made by the alchemists of the Star Antimony people. Moreover, the Pelican Bar was investigated and dealt with as a "smuggling den" on the surface, which confirms my opinion.

"So I have a bold guess. Perhaps the Noble Red Society, a folk society composed of Avalonians, was an organization supported by the Star Wars Kingdom from the very beginning."

"Indeed." Aiwass nodded in agreement.

"Not only that, Aiwass. At that time, I followed this point to investigate the history of the establishment of the Noble Red Society, but found that I couldn't find it. So I realized one thing-mostly the Noble Red Society Changed name."

As Sherlock spoke, he raised his legs and knocked on the table rhythmically, his cheeks were a little flushed, and he leaned back proudly under the gaze of the four people: "Under what circumstances, an illegal superhuman organization will suddenly change its name?" ?Of course, a sudden madness cannot be ruled out. But given the size of the Noble Red Society, I'm leaning toward a name change that would make sense... say a change of ownership.

"So I turned to investigate the associations of extraordinary people who transcended the path other than the Noble Red Association, and found the 'Hand Without Scales' that gradually disappeared 50 years ago-after my confirmation, they are the same organization. While investigating the Scaled Hand, I noticed the name of one of the founders: Jacob Alexander, who died of typhoid 14 years ago... Before that, I had just investigated you, Aiwass. Both 'Alexander' and '14 years ago' are very sensitive.

"Yes, Aiwass...he is your grandfather. When I found out this step, the truth was easily connected in my mind."

Sherlock put down the half-drunk wine glass in his hand, looked at Bishop Mathers, and said in a louder voice than usual: "So, I don't quite agree with what you said before. I tend to believe that the statement made by the Supervision Bureau is the truth. Just hide some facts.

"Jacob Alexander, it is entirely possible that some unpublished poem harbored secrets. For at that time his eldest son was dead, and his second son, Giulio, was on the path of consecration. The noble red became Avalon The largest and only non-government association beyond the Dao, the inheritance of the Curse Mage has actually been cut off.

"That is to say, he has a motive to keep secrets. But I am more inclined to think that he realized that 'Alexander' was cursed, so he wanted to leave some evidence and clues. But in the end, he was discovered and erased by following the curse." Except for the evidence.

"The Hook Demon can teleport along the curse - if he hides his location in some way, but is cursed through blood, it can explain why old Jacob who lives in a remote village was attacked, And took all the manuscripts."

Speaking of this, Sherlock, who was obviously flushed on the face, looked at Aiwass with his piercing eyes, and said firmly: "I'm right...Mr. Fox."

Hearing this, Aiwass blinked, noncommittal.

He just asked back, "How did you guess that?"

"It's very simple, because I guess you have been promoted to the second energy level. I guessed it a little bit at the right time-when I went to pick you up from the Palace of Silver and Tin, Her Royal Highness said to me 'Fox You can put aside the matter of Mr. for now'. Looking back now, she should have recognized your identity at that time.

"Please don't look at me like that, Monsieur Bishop, I didn't eavesdrop on your conversation. I learned it by deduction."

After only drinking half a glass of wine, some detectives who drank too much happily hummed an out of tune ditty.

Without waiting for others to ask for advice, he answered on his own: "You gave Aiwass the key to the chapel, and I know about it. It was you who led Aiwass into the extraordinary road. When he came home that day, I met Aiwass once, saw the key from his wheelchair. I remembered it then.

"And when you saw the news, you were not shocked or surprised by Aiwass, but obviously a little angry. It was like being betrayed. I guess you think Aiwass can't drive this sword, so It was suspected that he was hiding another extraordinary profession.

"But when I came down, I saw that you guys were talking happily, and even talking about some secret past. This can only be because you confirmed that Aiwass has indeed stepped into the second energy level."

Sherlock smiled and said: "What I want to say is...you are too worried. I can confirm that Mr. Aiwass is a newcomer to the path of the extraordinary. He participated in the advanced ceremony for the first time a week ago and taught me wisdom. The advancement of Dao is the same ritual. He is a real genius, a genius who has dedicated himself to Dao... This is not a bad thing. It is much better than him being a genius beyond Dao."

——What if I am both?
Aiwass raised his eyebrows and asked in his heart.

After Sherlock recognized Aiwass, his vigilance and resistance to the "fox" were immediately swept away.He didn't feel ashamed that he didn't recognize him, but admired Aiwass' disguise.

Sherlock sighed: "If you think about it carefully, you have actually left a lot of flaws. Your understanding of poetry and songs, as well as your playboy temperament... plus the Princess who loves you very much, I have already I should have recognized you. It was too arrogant of me not to recognize you — I was so determined in my original reasoning that I denied other possibilities. My thinking has also been influenced by the path beyond."

After drinking too much, Sherlock showed a cheerfulness and enthusiasm that was completely different from the usual indifference and reservedness. He warmly invited: "I have an idea, Aiwass! You will definitely like that kind of adventure... When you and Haina are on vacation, it will be almost Chinese New Year, and she must go home. Why don't we go back with her and investigate the real cause of your grandfather's death?"

"Didn't you already check it out?" Aiwass asked back.

"That's only second-hand information after all, Mr. Fox. You're still not rigorous enough, and you've overlooked some details."

Sherlock was in high spirits, and his words were full of childlike curiosity and boasting of his talents: "The ones who can teleport there are only iron hook demons, not real demon scholars. I think your grandfather must have left He got other clues, but was not completely destroyed by the demons... After all, he also knew those demon scholars, so he should understand their methods.

"—Why, aren't you interested in this?"

"I'm really interested... just one question, Sherlock."

Aiwass shook his head: "What about Yulia?"

"Then take her with you. You are a priest of the second level. And your vacation is almost in the middle of the month, and you may be promoted again—this investigation of this complicated case has made me wise." The promotion is very smooth. I feel that I will definitely be able to touch the threshold of the third energy level in the next month. You are such a genius, you completed the advancement in one day...it can't be slower than me, right?"

Sherlock encouraged Aiwass excitedly, his face turned completely red: "Priest of the third level, what are you afraid of? Are you not interested in your grandfather's secret?"

——You don’t drink too much, do you?

Aiwass finally realized something was wrong.

This 26-year-old youth is as pure and happy as a teenager who discovers a fun game.

If he hadn't stepped into the path of authority back then, perhaps Sherlock would have been like this now.

Aiwass finally knew why he said he didn't drink anymore - he really couldn't touch alcohol.

Although the brandy is about forty degrees, the cup of hot apple brandy has at least two-thirds of the apple juice in it, and it's only as much as a slightly larger teacup.

Sherlock has just drank half a glass... Can this one have a hundred milliliters?

This amount of alcohol is probably equivalent to half a bottle of beer, right?
How can an adult's drinking capacity be so outrageous?Are you not extraordinary?

"...You better not drink next time, Sherlock."

Aiwass sincerely advised: "As for the matter of going to Yingjiao Village... I think we still have to ask sister Haina, don't we?"

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