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Chapter 257 Please Trust Ricky

"Sir, it's Prince Andrew calling."

In Nicholas's manor, he was still sitting in his son Alva's room fiddling with a pile of clockwork toys. As the Continental Exposition drew closer, his mind became more and more confused. In the past week, he had spent more time in Alva's bedroom than in the studio.

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Nicholas entered the study with a brass cuckoo in his hand. He cleared his throat at the door before sitting down at the desk and picking up the phone.

"Good day, Sir Andrew."

Even during the day, Nicholas's house had thick curtains drawn, and sunlight could only shine in through the gaps in the curtains.

"I'm fine, Nikolai. We'll meet in New Nurent in a few days. I've prepared some Dutch caviar for you. It's delicious. I guarantee you'll like it."

Prince Andrew on the other end of the phone also felt Nicholas's low mood, and he tried hard to create a relaxed atmosphere.

"Thank you for remembering what I like, and I can't wait to bring my invention to New Nurent."

"Three days from now, early in the morning, right? We'll ride in a carriage and enjoy the breeze, just like going on a picnic. Take it easy and don't be too stressed. Our invention will surely shock the world, man."

"I hope so. Don't comfort me. God knows how many people hope I die on the road."

"That won't happen, I assure you. The best sheriff's investigators in all of Mosesad have come together. I made a mission to Kurt two years ago.

I've told you the story about that place, right? It's the primitive continent in the south, a group of guys with very barbaric behavior.

I can reveal to you that the people protecting you this time are more elite than those who protected me during my mission to Kurt."

"I guess so. At least there are a lot of people. Every day when I look downstairs it's like a military parade."

Nikolai smiled bitterly and played with his wind-up cuckoo.

"It's great to have so many servants. After the Expo, the royal family will definitely confer a knighthood on you. You have to adapt to the life of a noble master in advance."

"I'd rather stay in my workshop."

"Seriously, Nicholas, don't go out for the next three days. Whether you want to get a haircut, go shopping, or anything else, just ask people to come to your house.

Having more people has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages. We cannot give them any chance at the critical moment."

"I understand, Sir Andrew, so what are the specific arrangements for three days later? Are these people standing in a line downstairs, watching me get into the carriage?"

"What I'm going to say next is very important, and that's why I'm calling today."

Nicholas looked behind him warily. There was no one else in the study except himself, and the door was tightly closed.

"An investigator named Ricky Baldwin will come to pick you up. Please trust him and follow him. He will bring a handwritten letter from me with my signature on it.

You are the greatest genius in the entire Western Continent, you wouldn't make a mistake even on this."

"Don't worry, I won't leave my manor until I see Ricky and the letter in his hand."

"That's right. I won't tell you about the complicated plan. Just remember one thing: trust Ricky. He is the best investigator in the entire Mosesad. He is honest and reliable. Sir Gregory and I chose him after careful selection.

Oh, by the way, Captain Ricky asked me to tell you that it’s best to prepare hats, masks and other things these days.

Anyway, the more tightly you wear, the better. You know, investigators are a bunch of superstitious and mystical people."

"Yes, got it."

Although Prince Andrew tried his best to make his tone as relaxed as possible, Nicholas still felt the tension of the situation. He had a bitter taste in his mouth. He was obviously just an inventor. Saint, I really don’t know what I did wrong to deserve so much scheming.

He exhaled heavily and said with difficulty:

"Sir Andrew, would you please reconsider my previous proposal? Just send my invention to New Newland. I will wait for your good news in the manor."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. After a while, Prince Andrew adjusted his tone and spoke:
"Nicholas, what's wrong with you? Are you discouraged again at the critical moment? Is your old problem coming back?
This is not just a glorious moment for you, it belongs to Rodwell Company and the entire Mosesad!
Think about your invention, think about the efforts you have made day and night, will we give up because of a little threat and setback? Answer me, Nicholas, will we? "No." Nicholas sighed: "But Sir Andrew, in addition to inventions, I have my own family, and my wife can't sleep every day because of worry.

My son, my son Alva cut off contact with me two years ago. I don’t know how he is doing now, whether he still resents me. I have been having a dream recently.

Alva had an accident and he lay in my arms, clutching my clothes, just like when he was a child, and he was in a very bad condition.

I would rather not have founded Rodwell Company, not be an inventor, but just be an ordinary father. "

Prince Andrew on the other end of the phone couldn't pretend nothing had happened. He was Nicholas' friend, but at this moment he couldn't think of the right words to comfort Nicholas.

"Look, calm down, it's going to be okay, Alva, you, me, our careers, your reputation.

Because of the invention in your workshop, everything will soar into the sky like a bird, and there will be no more worries."

"So, I can become a celebrity too?"

After all, Andrew was the prince of Mosessade, so he could just complain for a while. Nicholas was aware of his own status, so he could only force a smile and agree with him.

"Of course, I promise that you will be the headline of all the Mosesad newspapers next month."

“I look forward to that day.”

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore. You are the greatest genius in Moses Sad. Remember my words, Ricky Baldwin. Trust him. This guy can definitely guarantee your safety."

"Okay, I believe him with all my heart."

"See you in a few days, Nikolai."

"See you in a few days, Sir Andrew."

After hanging up the phone, Nicholas still didn't relax. He walked downstairs, pinched his brows, and drank a glass of wine.

Just at this moment the doorbell rang, and through the window one could see Sheriff Mr. Hauser standing at the door.

This is a non-commissioned officer in his fifties, of medium height, with sparse hair, and a smart and capable look. He does not like to carry weapons with him, as this would demonstrate his absolute control over his subordinates.

"Mr. Nicola, I'm here to check with you on our itinerary for three days."

"Sit down. Three days later, we should be in the carriage by this time."

Hauser glanced at the clock in the living room. It was past 10 o'clock. Indeed, at this time, the group should be on the avenue a few miles outside the city of Noviden.

He spread out the folder in his hand and checked the details for three days later one by one.

Nicholas, sitting on the sofa, was daydreaming, fiddling with his clockwork cuckoo.

Ricky Baldwin, he is the only one I can trust, Nicholas said to himself silently.

But where is this Ricky now? What is he doing?

Hehe, I have mentioned the foreshadowing of the dance party many times before. The white girl's dance is also a designed character and plot (crosstalk accompanied by Gao Ying)
So you don’t have to worry about the time when Millie Tang will make her full debut, just wait and see.

As for why the Royal Navy, rather than the Army, was used to protect Nicholas, there is actually a reason for this.

Everyone knows that the prototype of Moses Sadr is Dai Ying.

But Britain has the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, but not the Royal Army.

Because the predecessor of the British Army was Cromwell’s New Model Army, which once sent the king to the guillotine.

Therefore, the army later did not have a royal title and was not favored for a long time. Generally speaking, the navy and the air force were considered to be the direct line.

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(End of this chapter)