Whispering Poems

Chapter 376 Transactions of the Priory
The contact with the school ended, and the five of them also talked about their own lives.

Dorothy was so excited that everyone else must subscribe to the "Steam Bird Daily" starting next week, and her detective novels will start serialization.In the past, Dorothy's works were directly published as books through the publishing house, but this is the first time that Dorothy has tried serialization in newspapers.

If Xia De remembers correctly, most of the editors of the "Steam Bird Daily" are students of Dorothy's father, Professor Louisa, so no matter what the quality of the detective novel is, the pages she can get should be quite large. Not bad, even if the serialized novel is behind the news on the first edition, Xia De will definitely not be surprised.

"Dorothy, even if it is a novel serialized in a newspaper, it should have a name. What name do you want for your detective novel? Is it the original "Mystery in Scarlet"?"

Luvia asked curiously.

"No, I intend to write it into a long serial story, which is now called "Hamilton's Detective Stories."

"Ok?"

Xia De, who was about to drink tea, choked.

"what happened?"

The blonde girl looked at Xia De with a smile:

"Using the name of a real detective can make the story seem more real. If my novel becomes famous, Shad, it will also attract business for you. Besides, Hamilton is not an uncommon surname. People will get in touch with you."

"So do you have any plans for next week? Although the summer exam week is over, I still want to remind you that you can't relax your studies."

the doctor asked again.

"I plan to be promoted to Central before the end of the year, and now the language of sublimation is completely fine."

She glanced at Shad.

"With [the counterfeit Philosopher's Stone] as the core replacement material for the ritual, now I only need to get those ritual materials that don't need to be replaced by relics."

This was Dorothy's plan.

"The Holy Prayer is over, and I don't have other important things for the second half of this year. The work in the church is very leisurely. I have signed up for a new elective course, and I am studying the production of potions."

Priest Augustus said that under normal circumstances, the life of priests is actually the most leisurely.

"I've been very busy recently. In about half a month, the Rhodes Card Tournament for Big City Players is about to start. Now the association is sending out invitations, and players from the old continent and the new continent are also gathering here. The association has a lot of work , Before about September, I don't have much free time."

Luvia said regretfully.

Finally it was Xia De's turn, he thought for a while:
"Recently, I am helping a nobleman with a commission about fish. After finishing this matter next week, I will probably deal with two commissions from the former detective. Oh, a new grade has begun, so many books, even if it is all It takes a long time to go through it again.”

Having said that, he asked Priest Augustus:

"Do the ring warlocks trained by the church also have so much learning content?"

Xia De seems to have never heard Iluna complain that she still has to study, only heard her talk about the days of training in the Holy See.

"Church ring warlocks will have a few years of special time to learn knowledge in a safe place, just like a school. After reaching the specified number of years and being promoted to the second ring, they will be sent to various parishes. Although there are learning tasks, but more Very low for us."

The priest replied that although he is not a church ring warlock, he is still very clear about these things, and Xia De thought of the scene of Iluna, who is fifteen or sixteen years younger than now, walking in the church school in uniform .

"The ring magicians of the church, aren't they as knowledgeable as us?"

Xia De could only think of this description.

"The church is more inclined to cultivate practical and professional ring warlocks, while the three major thaumaturgy academies want to pass on knowledge and cultivate academic ring warlocks. Of course it is different."

Dr. Schneider on the side said, and then concluded:
"It's hard to say which one is better, but it's not a bad thing to read more books while you're young."

Everyone didn't have much to do this week, the doctor brought a bottle of red wine, and everyone celebrated Xia De's promotion to the second grade, and they left after four o'clock in the afternoon.

Dorothy also had lessons for Shad in the evening, so she left with him.Although there are a lot of books this time, there is no need to rent a carriage because of the thaumaturgy [toy making].Shad borrowed a large bed sheet from the doctor, turned the books into lighter toy dolls, and stuffed them into paper bags, which were lighter than Mia to hold.

After returning home, the new book, together with more than 100 other books, was temporarily placed in Shade's basement.

They chatted about Lengshuigang at home again, and after five o'clock, Xia De invited the blonde girl to go out for dinner.Of course, Mia also followed the two of them, and it didn't mind going out of the house while eating.

After dinner, Xia De and Dorothy went for a cat walk on the boulevard in the university area, that is, Xia De walked with the cat and Dorothy on the street under the sunset.When they were talking about what Rezia was doing in Coldwater Harbor in the afterglow of the brilliant sunset, and Shade reached out for the key to open the door of his house, the urgent letter from Professor McCain was delivered by the postman on time. delivered.Shad and Dorothy mentioned that they are busy with the second time key task, so there is no need to explain this time.

Professor McCain gave good news. The local ring magician of the Guiding Light Priory agreed to meet with Shad and make a deal.The other party set the location at the White Swan Restaurant on Silver Cross Avenue, which is only one street away from Saint Teresa Square.

It was a high-end restaurant, and Shad knew it, because the White Swan Restaurant was diagonally opposite the Prophet Association, half a street away from the Yodel Palace.

"Is the other party too cautious?"

Dorothy was also surprised when she heard the place:
"It's as if the other party is afraid of you doing something bad. Xia De, do you really understand this organization?"

"Actually, I don't understand at all."

While talking, Xia De walked into the study and took out the map left by Detective Sparrow to study the nearby terrain:

"Dorothy, you will take a walk with me in a while. But you don't go into the restaurant, but outside. I will choose a seat by the window. If you see me grabbing my hair suddenly, come and help."

In fact, Shad didn't think the other party would do anything. In the urban area of ​​Tobesk, except for the church entrance of the Orthodox Church, the Silver Cross Avenue where the Yodel Palace is located is definitely the safest location.

As for why they didn't choose to meet at the door of the church, no normal ring magician would have such an idea.

After discussing the plan, Xia De went out first, and Dorothy went to Silver Cross Avenue 10 minutes later than Xia De.

In the evening in early August, the air was very warm, and the afterglow of the setting sun penetrated the hazy mist and shone on the ground.After Shade left the Saint Teresa Square, he walked through the straight Queen Catherine Pedestrian Street outside the square, and then entered the Silver Cross Avenue.

In the evening, on the Silver Cross Avenue, pedestrians and carriages were constantly flowing, royal guards in uniform patrolled the streets, and the entrance of the Prophet Association was even more crowded.Although most people in this world will not finish work at six o'clock in the evening, for people who are engaged in relatively decent jobs in the city center of the Pearl of the North, six o'clock means a successful end to the day's work.

Xia De was wearing a white shirt, a black formal suit, and a black hat, and hurriedly walked along the street.Counting the time correctly, I arrived at the door of the White Swan Restaurant at [-]:[-].

Two young waiters in uniform at the entrance of the restaurant, one on the left and one on the right, opened the door for Shadra.Then, a fat middle-aged man in a white shirt, black uniform, and bow tie came over:

"Mr. Hamilton, may I help you?"

"you know me?"

Xia De asked in surprise.

"I know all the nobles here."

The middle-aged man said with a smile.

"I asked a friend to eat here, and help me find a table by the window. Also, give me the menu when my friend comes."

"Yes, Mr. Hamilton, this way, please."

This is probably the benefit of having a resounding title.

He led Xia De to sit down at the table by the window. It was a rather large round table with a white tablecloth on the table top and a golden candlestick on it.Xia De put the hat on his right hand side by the window, and then took out a box of candle brand matches from his pocket and put it on the hat, which was a token of meeting.

Sure enough, within 5 minutes, a middle-aged gentleman with beautiful black hair walked in.

Said to be middle-aged, in fact, the age should be over 40 years old, but looks very energetic.Holding his cane, he spoke to the waiter at the door of the restaurant, and then looked at Xia De under the guidance of the waiter.

[Ring Warlock. 】

The murmur in the ear prompted.

Xia De smiled and stood up to greet the other party, and the bookish-looking middle-aged man also walked over with a smile.

Xia De took the initiative to reach out:

"Good evening, sir. I'm Chad Hamilton, detective of the Place Saint Teresa."

The middle-aged man did not hesitate, and shook hands with Xia De very enthusiastically:
"Good evening, Mr. Hamilton, I'm Seaver Randall, and I work in the University District."

[Four rings. 】

The voice next to the ear continued to whisper, and the smile on Xia De's face grew stronger:
"Are you a professor too?"

"No, no, I work as a secretary at the University Federation, which is considered an administrative position."

Mr. Randall said, and then sat down with Shad. So far, they seem to be friends who meet normally, and there is no secret transaction.

The waiter quickly delivered two menus, Xia De looked at the price after opening it, and then he was glad that he had eaten in advance.

Using his habit of eating less at night as an excuse, he endured the pain and only ordered a small fruit salad.And Mr. Randall also knew that he didn't come here for dinner, so like Shade, he tacitly didn't order too much.

"We don't need to be too polite, Mr. Hamilton, why are you looking for us? Or, it's not you looking for us, but someone behind you looking for us?"

　PS: An excellent detective not only needs outstanding professional ability, but also has someone to help him become famous. "Steambird Daily" has Shade's advertisement, and then there is a detective novel named after him. Although Shade hasn't realized what this will lead to, but You understand.This is not a spoiler.

　
(End of this chapter)