Whispering Poems

Chapter 933 Old John’s Entrustment
【Thunder】As a derived element of the power of the "sun", it is a relatively common spiritual rune, just like light, earth, wind, water, fire, etc.In addition, in the extraordinary system of the past era, manipulating elements has always been an important part of mysticism, so there are so many thaumaturgies in [Thunderbolt], so much so that Shade paid 200 pounds as the highest price in the Black Raven library. The price was limited, and I actually saw a list of 50 thaumaturgies at once.

But in the end, Xia De didn't buy anything. He planned to compare it with the thaumaturgy in the academy library. Although the [Thunder] spirit rune does not match his current ring magician system, but in view of the powerful attack ability of [Thunder] thaumaturgy, Xia De is willing to let this spirit rune be associated with several thaumaturgy.His energy is limited, so think carefully about exactly what to choose.

After leaving the Black Raven library, it was finally time for lunch.When Xia De returned home, he saw Iluna, who had changed into a blue dress, holding a handbag in front of her body, waiting for him nervously at the bottom of the steps of No. [-] of Plaza de Saint Teresa.

After lunch with Mia and Iluna, the 17-year-old continued her mission in a good mood to visit other burglary victims in the University District.Xia De returned home and sent a letter to his address at the end of the banquet at Lakeview Manor, where Miss Sylvia asked to meet with the big witch to talk about his thesis.

Because he wanted the letter to be delivered today, Xia De went to the post office to send an urgent letter.When I walked out of the post office, I stood at the door of the post office and looked at the street scene, thinking about where I was going for a while:

"Go home and look through Professor Manning's letters? Or go to the nearby Old John's Pawn Shop?"

Looking at the two different roads left and right, Xia De chose to try his luck at a pawn shop.

In the drowsy afternoon, there were no customers at Old John's Pawn Shop.The owner of the store was reading a book, when he saw Xia De coming, he first raised his eyebrows, and then signaled that he had something to tell Xia De.

"I'm not a rich man. I won't buy relics that look fancy but are actually useless."

Xia De who walked in the door immediately said, the old man looked unhappy:
"Detective, see what you said. Am I that kind of profiteer? It's another matter. I have a commission here. Do you want to accept it?"

"Consignment? Did you steal it too?"

"What theft? Who dares to steal from me?"

The old man wearing glasses shook his head, glanced at the door of the store, and made sure that no one pushed the door, so he lowered his voice:
"It's not my personal commission, it's a commission from the monastery, do you want to accept it? The reward is very good."

He tapped the countertop with his fingers, causing the magnifying glass with a brass-colored metal frame to tremble.

"What needs me to do? Papa John, there should be more local ring warlocks you know than me, right?"

Xia De was also interested. He knew that Papa John would occasionally seek help from familiar guests, but he didn't expect it to be his turn this time.

"It is true that there are many people who are better than you, but it is best to find a reliable person to do this."

The old man lowered his voice slightly:

"Do you know the Apner Library?"

Xia De raised his eyebrows:
"Of course I know, a small organization of ring warlocks has a very bad relationship with the three major academies."

And it seems to hold one-third of the slate that "records knowledge that strengthens time".

"The Priory bought a batch of...materials from the Apna Library and picked up the goods on Saturday night. Detective, I want to entrust you to help pick up the goods."

"The monastery is local, isn't there a lot of people?"

Xia De asked in surprise, but Old John shook his head:
"Don't think we're a big organization, I thought you knew, we're kind of a special academic group. Everyone else in Tobesk is either busy or not mature enough. Besides, we don't trust Apner Books Museum, just like that group of people don’t trust us. For this matter, I want to find a strong, trustworthy, and competent person to do it, and I think you are very suitable.”

Xia De smiled and shook his head:
"Father, what is the truth?"

"The middle-ring warlocks in the Priory are all involved. The only local person who knows our true identity is you, and Schneider has praised you for your ability to do things, so I want you to go."

"Is that all there is to it?"

Xia De asked again, and the old man coughed in embarrassment:
"It's also because you came just when I wanted to find someone. Moreover, based on what I know about you, you have a deep obsession with the house in the Place de la Sainte Teresa. I don't believe that you would run away for a box of documents. "

Old John said, without waiting for Xia De to refuse, he directly offered the price:
"25 pounds, you just need to pick up the goods and deliver them to me. If there are other unexpected situations in the middle, I can add money."

As he spoke, he took out a handful of change from the biscuit box under the counter, counted it, and returned the 3 pence, and handed the rest to Shade:

"I'll give you the full amount directly."

"So generous this time?"

Xia De swept the change in front of him, counted it carefully, and found that it was exactly 25 pounds, not much more than a penny.

"Because this time it was paid by the Priory, it can be reimbursed."

The old man said with a smile, knowing that Xia De had agreed.

"Then why did you give me change? Is this also out of prudence?"

Xia De looked up and asked.

"No, it's just that I have saved too much change, and I'm too lazy to change it."

The smile on his face made the wrinkles a little more obvious. Among all the old gentlemen Shade had met in this era, Papa John was the one with the youngest mind.

With the arrival of Princess Margaret, the city of Tobeysk in early winter became turbulent again.Papa John obviously knew about what happened at the Lakeview Manor on Tuesday night, but he didn't want to talk about it with Shad.On the contrary, he clearly knew the news that the Truth Society and the cult members they hired had come to this city, but he probably didn't want to mention the "chosen ones", so the old man was unwilling to talk more with Shad on this topic.

As for the box of materials that Xia De was asked to collect on Saturday night, Xia De inquired about the contents, but Father John shook his head solemnly, signaling Xia De not to ask.His attitude gave Xia De reason to suspect that after [Apner Library] shared the fragments of poems with [Truth Society], they sold those materials to [Guide Light Priory].

But he didn't think about reporting it this time, at least he had to see the information before making a decision.

"I think I have reason to doubt whether the monastery will provide twenty-five pounds for this task."

Xia De transferred the change into his wallet. He usually didn't use a wallet, and kept the change in his pocket. The wallet contained his gun license and big bills, but Old John gave too much change.

"Are you looking down on me too much? How could I be greedy for money like this?"

The old man snorted, and then asked suspiciously:

"I heard that you recently fell in love with a foreign princess. Why do you care about a few pounds?"

"Who did you hear this rumor from?"

"It's said in the newspapers, and the down-and-out nobles who often come to me to pawn family antiques also say the same."

"No, this is not the real situation. I have nothing to do with Princess Margaret."

Old John smiled and didn't continue to answer the conversation. Xia De didn't know if he was teasing himself, or if he really believed the rumor.

While the two were talking, Dr. Schneider actually came to the pawn shop to pick up the tinder box-shaped alchemy item ordered by Old John.

The doctor was a little surprised to see Xia De here, and greeted him. While Papa John was going to pick up the goods on the second floor, the doctor asked the young detective:
"Xia De, would you like to see a patient with me later? Very interesting patient, maybe you can help."

"What kind of mental illness is this time? Binge eating disorder again?"

Shad was startled.

"Oh, detective, don't scare me, of course not. This time it's persecution paranoia, of course, there are some other atypical symptoms."

The doctor shrugged his shoulders, because he was worried that Xia De didn't know the symptom, so he explained:
"The so-called delusional disorder of being persecuted is always worrying that someone is going to murder you. This is a patient from another place. I have been treating it for three weeks. So far, it is effective, but not very effective. I am afraid that continuous treatment will no longer be effective. It has played too much role, so I want you to help me take a look from the perspective of a detective, maybe I can find something else."

Xia De thought for a while:
"Will it take a long time?"

He also planned to go back and read Professor Manning's letters.

"An hour or two will do."

The doctor took out his pocket watch and looked at it:
"But not in my clinic. The place of diagnosis and treatment is at the Three Cats Hotel in the north of the city. The patient believes that only his place of residence is the safest. Some time ago I tried to persuade him to chat in the pub opposite Ridwich Field. , but he did not agree."

"No problem, but are you sure this is really just an ordinary patient?"

Xia De asked suspiciously, and the doctor nodded immediately:
"Of course, I've been in therapy for three weeks and nothing happened."

Xia De didn't ask any more questions. Although Dr. Schneider was unlucky, not every patient would be involved in occultism or relics.If he could help the doctor in just one or two hours, Xia De would certainly not refuse.

Anyway, there was nothing to do in the afternoon, so he decided to take a trip with the doctor.

After bidding farewell to Old John, Shade and Dr. Schneider went to the Three Cats Hotel together in a carriage.When getting off the carriage at Piazza della Psalter, the doctor offered to pay the fare.The patient with "paranoia of persecution" paid extremely generous fees for diagnosis and treatment, and this time it was the doctor who invited Xia De to help.

As the largest civic square in the slums of Beicheng, Shengge Square was still so lively on Friday afternoon.Xia De and the doctor walked to the Three Cats Hotel within a short distance of tens of meters, and asked respectively, "Do you need gold pounds to exchange for Kasen Rick Krona, and the exchange rate can be discounted?" "Are you interested in Rhodes at night?" People who had time to check out the newly opened Pink Club approached, but were all chased away by Dr. Schneider.

Dr. Schneider's patient, Mr. Jims, lives on the third floor of the Three Cats Hotel.He was originally reluctant to leave the room, but recently, probably because the treatment has had some effect, he agreed to meet on the second floor of the Three Cats Hotel this time.

(End of this chapter)