The Sun King's Evidence

Holding this pattern, Ryan frowned: "I remember this is the name of a cafe on the street we passed by? I remember this cafe is called Starbucks. There are several such cafes in the city."

"Starbucks coffee?" Sulia took a handkerchief and looked at it carefully: "Yes, this is the logo of Starbucks coffee."

"Very good, this will be an important piece of evidence. Now, let me restore the scene." Ryan put away the scarf and continued to inspect the entire building.

"First of all, there are no signs of violent intrusion in the house, nor are there any signs of robbery or fighting. There is an old housekeeper in the house, which fully proves that all the crimes were committed by acquaintances." Ryan paced back and forth on the carpet, pointing at the body. : "Then we can make an assumption that the visitor entered the mansion through a formal access pattern."

Sulia inspected the butler's wounds, and the female knight nodded in agreement: "Yes, kill him with one blow from behind."

"So what we can be sure of is that the visitor is acquainted with the housekeeper, or at least knows the housekeeper." Ryan then speculated: "So he successfully entered the mansion and was entertained by the housekeeper, or at least obtained the permission to enter. An excuse, and then took advantage of this opportunity to kill the old housekeeper with one blow, and then left quickly."

"First of all, he did not come to ask for money, and secondly, it is unlikely to be a vendetta, so the murderer has very few motives. Based on the information obtained by Olica, the owner of the mansion, Baron Werner, is obviously a member of the Church of the Revelers. One..." The female knight walked gently in the room. Sulia's political sensitivity and intelligence obviously made her realize the answer immediately: "Then there is only one answer!"

"The visitor is obviously here to take away or destroy something." Ryan nodded slightly, and he took his wife's hand to the master bedroom. There were many mirrors hanging in the master bedroom, two bookshelves, a desk, and a On the bed, Ryan pointed to a location on the bookshelf: "Obviously, something is missing here. This thing may be Baron Werner's identity certificate as a Slaanesh cultist, or something else, but now it has been taken away. Yes, the visitor took his things and left like this."

"What the visitor didn't expect was that the old butler was not dead, or not completely dead. Before he died, he grabbed the square scarf left by the visitor and held it in his hand before he died." Ryan checked it carefully again. After a while, he suddenly sighed: "This shows how arrogant the Revelers Association is."

From what the visitors saw, it was clear that the Revelers Association was not worried about anyone investigating at all. They believed that as long as the things were taken away, no matter how they were investigated, they would not be found.

It’s no wonder that if Orika hadn’t been too familiar with the operation of the Slaanesh sect, and she had the technology to torture souls, it would have been difficult for Ryan and the others to discover the existence of the Carmelite Association, and as a baron, Werner Obviously, his status in this association is not low, but he knows almost nothing about the entire Revelers Association. As for the leader of the entire Revelers Association, Ms. Qingrou, he neither knows her identity nor has seen her face. , understands almost nothing, the only thing she knows is that she will occasionally appear wearing a black leather coat, and then randomly kill a Slaanesh cultist.

This approach instead ensured that the Revelers Association remained hidden, with a few core members and could not grow at all. The demon hunters and battle priests were never able to get any clues about the Revelers Association.

"There are no other clues." Sulia checked again without giving up and finally gave up. The female knight looked at the old housekeeper's body and sighed lightly: "This is an old housekeeper who is as loyal as Henderson. He It shouldn’t have ended like this.”

"Loyalty itself is the best reward for loyalty. He has done everything a butler can do." Ryan said calmly: "About Baron Werner being a Slaanesh believer, he may or may not know , it’s not important anymore, Lidya Su, let’s leave quickly.”

"Yes." Sulia glanced at the old housekeeper's body with some regret. She nodded, took her husband's hand and left quickly. The couple immediately returned to the courtyard, mounted the pure-blood elf war horse, and left Feng - The mansion of the Lark family.

In the afternoon sun, the couple rode horses and strolled along the stone avenue in the wealthy district of Noor, enjoying the cold wind blowing in their faces.

"Now let's go to the cafe." Ryan took out the square towel and handed it to Sulia with a smile: "This is the square towel from Starbucks cafe. Each square towel has the customer's order number written on it. We can go sit in a cafe, and I think we can convince the cafe owner to give us more clues."

"Ryan, I want to say that Nuer is different from what I imagined..." Sulia focused on other things instead: "I thought Nuer was a very serious and high-pressure city. In the city, everyone is turning like gears in the dwarf's mechanical structure, in an orderly manner."

Sulia looked at the large number of entertainment activities in the wealthy area. Many clowns and buskers performed on the streets. Vendors sold handmade toys, flowers and various snacks, as well as poems by minstrels and even priests. Sermon, on the street, many well-dressed gentlemen and ladies were playing around. The street exuded a leisurely, lazy, and even romantic atmosphere: "But what I see now is this."

"The situation you are talking about is in Middenheim, White Wolf City." Ryan smiled and nodded, and he explained to his wife: "The city of Nuer is different from Braunschweig and Middenheim. If If Braunschweig is a city belt and Middenheim is a giant fortress, then Nuer is a big city in the true sense. Highly developed industry and prosperous commerce have been here since His Majesty the Savior Ludwig came here. It had been formed before, and the city of Nuer was proud of it and truly fulfilled His Excellency Ludwig's request that 'all people have the right to be paid for their labor'. Therefore, since the Great Holy War, A new class of citizens began to emerge, consisting of businessmen, craftsmen, outstanding craftsmen, skilled factory workers, freelancers and officials, and formed the main part of the Nuer population."

"The so-called 'freedom' can be 'purchased' in Nuer, my lady." Ryan said profoundly: "Such transactions are carried out every day in the city. Even the most just and fair lady is not interested in money." It is difficult to ensure fairness in the face of magic. With a deal reached and a small bag of gold coins, the problem is often solved."

Sulia lowered her head and remained silent. The female knight looked into the distance: "I don't like this."

"But this is the tradition of Nuer." Ryan continued: "Because of this, the female citizens of Nuer are always chasing trends, exquisite life, and material and spiritual enjoyment. Emilia is here today. No matter what clothes they wore, what drinks they drank, and what they talked about at the palace banquet, the female citizens of Nuer will immediately start to chase the fashion the next day. They like to chase the same style of clothes as Emilia. Eat the same food as Amelia, read the same book as Amelia... Sulia, do you know how afternoon tea became popular in Nuer? "

"Is it?!" The female knight immediately thought of something, and Sulia said with a wry smile: "Isn't it because of me?"

"It's because of you." Ryan squinted, and the couple couldn't help laughing.

Lidya Su has the habit of drinking afternoon tea, and she likes to drink black tea the most. After following her for so many years, Amelia has naturally developed the habit of drinking afternoon tea and eating cakes around four o'clock in the afternoon. After Ya returned to Nuer, it became customary and popular for female nobles to gather together for afternoon tea.

However, tea in China is extremely expensive. What should ordinary citizens do if they can't afford this afternoon tea?

It’s okay, it is said that Dame Emmanuel also likes to drink coffee!

As a result, drinking coffee became popular throughout Nuer. Compared with expensive tea, the price of coffee was relatively cheaper. The ordinary citizens immediately began to pursue coffee, and everyone regarded drinking coffee as fashionable.

"So that's the case, it was actually me." The female knight was really speechless after learning the cause and effect, but she quickly focused her attention on other things: "Ryan, my husband, can you tell me I, why are stockings popular among the female nobles of Nuer?"

"Uh..." Ryan's face turned red at Sulia's question, and he coughed a few times: "Well... In short, it was under this background that Starbucks cafe became popular, and many female citizens or small nobles liked it. Go to Starbucks, order a cup of coffee, sit quietly in a corner, read a book slowly, and spend the whole afternoon sitting there.”

"Oh?" Sulia still looked at Ryan with a half-smile. The Duchess's gaze put a lot of pressure on Ryan, and he had to cough a few more times: "So, the whole city has this kind of atmosphere, now you can understand, Why is the Carmelite Association hiding in this city?"

"Is this the 'petty bourgeoisie' you told me about?" Sulia understood this: "A little money and a little leisure? People can't help but pursue life enjoyment and spiritual needs?"

"That's right." Ryan nodded: "To use Captain Ivan's statement, in Kislev, this kind of person is called a little bourgeoisie. The Internal Affairs Committee has always been very wary of being corrupted by Chaos."

"This is too little bourgeois! It is recommended to kill him immediately!"

——Kislev House Committee of Internal Affairs

Mikoyan Ivanovich Govorov, captain of the Ugor cavalry, should now be called General Ivan. This Ugor man with only three to four hundred horsemen has been awarded Kislev The rank of major general is now at the disposal of Ryan. Since there is currently no war, Ivan is sent by Ryan to the command of Hubald, Duke of Carcassonne to deal with the greenskins and beastmen.

A major general with three to four hundred men... Ryan had a lot to complain about, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Without further ado, the couple approached a three-story house on the edge of the wealthy area of ​​Noor. The house had been converted into a structure like a pub. A large green logo was the shop's signboard, and the logo pattern resembled Ryan's. The square scarf in his hand has the same pattern of a green siren, with the forked fish tail spread out to both sides.

"Welcome!" When Ryan and the two appeared, a clerk immediately greeted them. The clerk in the coffee shop was wearing very clean and refreshing servant clothes and leather shoes, and a bearskin coat - this thing is very popular in Brittany. The Yahe Empire is very common, because Kislev exports bear skins as its most important trade income, so the bear skins on the market are not expensive, at least for the Nuer people, they are cheap.

"Both of you." Ryan and Sulia dismounted. Even though the couple did not wear noble attire, they were still considered to be very noble nobles. After all, the Holy Grail Knight badge on Ryan's chest and their silk clothes, pure blood The elf warhorse mount is not fake.

The decoration of Starbucks coffee shop is mainly dark green, with white sofas, dark brown walls, and harmonious tones. The sales counter is made of red bricks with a fireplace wall style. The old yellow lighting and elegant environment are very suitable. read.

The moment they entered the coffee shop, both Ryan and Sulia had a sense of déjà vu, as if they were back in the living room at home. Immediately, Ryan and Sulia understood why Starbucks is so popular among ordinary people. .

There were many people sitting in the coffee shop, and most of them were young women. They were also dressed very similarly. Almost all of them were wearing Emilia's favorite outfit, which was a standard knee-length lace princess dress. Wearing a windbreaker or a waistcoat, with light makeup on her face, and holding a book in her hand, Emilia mentioned that her favorite book was "Covered Bridge Wet Dreams".

Seeing Ryan's eyes sweeping over, almost all the women sitting here who were secretly looking at Ryan could not help but look away, straighten their skirts, adjust their sitting posture, and pretend to be reading seriously in the afternoon sun, while at the same time Secretly looking at Ryan with expectation, this Holy Grail Knight, who has a demeanor as majestic as the sea and as admirable as a mountain, looks like a real nobleman. Many women have even guessed the identity of the couple, which is even more... Make them unable to help themselves.

After all, today's big news has spread throughout most of Nuer. It is obvious who the Holy Grail Knight Commander appears in the wealthy area at this time. Most women can't bear to meet him in a cafe. He could hold back his excitement, but controlled himself very well, and made an elegant gesture, as if he was waiting for something.

Ryan took Sulia's hand and sat down on the bar. Soon, the manager of the cafe came up: "Want to drink something? Your Excellency, the Duke? Your Excellency, the Duchess?"

The store manager is also a woman. She is very beautiful, with blond hair tied high on her head. She is wearing a standard white shirt, a black vest and a white knee-length skirt. She also wears black stockings and round-toe shoes. It looks like Approximately in his mid-twenties.

"Do you recognize me?" Ryan handed the menu to Sulia. He smiled and said to the store manager: "I thought no one in Nuer knew me."

"Your Excellency Ryan, your story has been spreading in Nuer for more than five years. Today we all know that our Baroness took you back to Nuer, wearing the Holy Grail Knight Commander's badge and riding a pure-blood elf. When War Horse comes to our store, who could it be if it weren't the famous Mr. Lane and Mrs. Sulia?" The female store manager showed a professional smile and added: "Welcome to our store, my name is Doris. "

"Well, two cups of Arabica coffee, with milk and sugar." Ryan wanted to chat with the female store manager for a few more words. Sulia had already chosen the coffee, and the female knight took over the conversation: "Also, please stay. Ms. Doris, we want your help.”

"Please give me your instructions, Mrs. Sulia." The female store manager's face changed slightly, and she bowed to signal Sulia to express her intention.

The female knight did not give Ryan another chance to speak. She took out the handkerchief and told the female store manager that she wanted to get all the information about the owner of the handkerchief. This kind of handkerchief is for delivery service, and each handkerchief has its own The order number can be found.

"This..." The female store manager showed a troubled expression. She thought for a moment and took the scarf from Sulia's hand respectfully, and then bowed again: "Mrs. Sulia, this is beyond my authority. I We need to send someone to consult the boss. I hope you understand that in this business, the most taboo thing for us is to leak customer information."

"I understand." Lidya Su nodded in understanding. The female store manager Rumeng Dashe bowed her thanks again, and then walked quickly backstage.

"I hope we can get what we want." Ryan frowned and looked at the backstage door: "I don't know who is the boss behind this coffee shop."

"No one can refuse my husband." Sulia said meaningfully: "The female store manager, too, and the boss behind the scenes."

"Ha~" Ryan was choked by his wife and was speechless. He could only smile awkwardly: "Madam, you are always so... accurate."

"Who told me to have an amazing husband?" Sulia stretched out her hand to tuck her waterfall-like long golden curly hair behind her ears: "Being a wife also puts a lot of pressure on me."

"Hahaha~" The two looked at each other and smiled.

The couple just sat at the bar, waiting for coffee and the female store manager's answer.

But at this time, some people could no longer sit still.

A tall woman with graceful curves, long brown hair cascading down her shoulders, and wearing a standard white shirt, a black one-step skirt and a brown windbreaker came to the bar. Her facial features were distinctive, her face was quite hot and full of wildness, and her lips Slightly thick, with a slender nose, and a pair of royal blue eyes filled with excitement, she slowly came to the bar and politely said to Sulia: "Hello! Can I sit here? Side?"

"Of course, please." Lidya Su calmly agreed to her request.

The woman happily agreed immediately. She happily sat down next to Sulia. Before she could order coffee, she couldn't wait to say: "Hello, Your Excellency Duke Lane, Duchess Sulia, my name is Elena, I am unmarried. , working as a model in the nearby Mrs. Sayles tailor shop, nice to meet you!"

"Hello, Miss Elena." Ryan and Lidya Su had to respond out of courtesy.

"Are you here to drink coffee too?" The woman asked one question after another, as if she wanted to seize this opportunity to ask all the questions in one go.

Just as Ryan was about to speak, he felt a pain in his waist, and then decisively closed his mouth.

A moving smile burst out on Sulia's face: "Yes, I heard that Starbucks coffee is very popular in Nuer. We happened to be visiting Nuer. When we saw Starbucks, we came in to take a look."

"That's such a coincidence!" The female model Irina quickly covered her mouth with her hands, making a shocked expression, and then said quickly as if she was reciting the answer: "In the cafe, the aroma of the coffee and the This feeling of elegance and indifference is definitely a kind of enjoyment. I have to say, Mrs. Sulia, you really came to the right place."

"Among millions of people, in the noise and chaos of Nuer, in the endless desert of time, we sit in a cafe and sip a cup of fragrant coffee. Who can be so poetic?" The female model showed an intoxicated expression.

Ryan: "…………"

Lidya Su: “…………”

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