Mystery: Lucky

Alice stood there and looked at the crow. It seemed to be confused about why it didn't respond. After circling around, it approached again and said:

"Hello?"

This time, it spoke in Loen language.

"...Hello?" Alice responded tentatively, while trying to analyze the possible identity of the bird in front of her.

The person Alice associated with the crow the most was actually Amon, especially Alice remembered that she had really mentioned the colorful crow to Amon.

But what would Amon do if it was really her?

Alice looked at the bird in front of her and thought that she should first try to determine something that confused her:

"What did you say just now... mean?"

The colorful crow gave an answer in the air: "That sentence is used to say hello, probably equivalent to 'hello'?"

"?" Alice began to look at the crow with a puzzled look.

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Alice's mind. After all, this is a Chinese sentence, and it is likely that someone taught it, so...

Who on earth would tell others that this sentence is used to say hello? !

Of course, Alice actually has an answer to this question in her mind, which reminds her of some half-blind Taoist priests in some works, who often like to use similar words to greet people.

Something like "I see that your forehead is black, and there will be a bloody disaster today"...

However, the person who taught it this may just think it's fun... or that person himself doesn't know what this sentence means.

Alice exhaled, looked at the crow in front of her and asked:

"Who gave this to you?"

There was no expression on the crow's face, and even if she could, Alice couldn't judge his emotions. She could only hear the crow's voice:

"My previous contract partner... Oh, by the way, you are looking for a messenger, right?"

Alice nodded hesitantly, realizing that she might have to get the topic on track. After a little hesitation, she asked with a sense of ceremony:

"Are you willing to be my messenger?"

Her request was naturally accepted. In theory, the next step should be to sign the contract, but before signing the contract, Alice had another question.

While unfolding the contract, she asked casually:

"Why do you want to be my messenger?"

So, she got the answer she liked and hated the most: "I don't know... I just suddenly wanted to come and see it."

Alice remained silent about this answer. She wrote the contract without saying a word, signed her name, and motioned the crow to sign his name as well.

So the colorful crow finally fell from the sky and left a paw print on the contract.

Alice stared at the paw print and blinked, and suddenly realized a problem. She turned her head and asked:

"Can you read?"

"Of course not." The little crow answered as a matter of course.

It was a reasonable and unexpected answer, but in any case, Alice had already noticed the connection of the contract. There was plenty of time to explore the secrets behind the little crow, and the most urgent thing might be another matter.

Alice looked at the paw print and asked thoughtfully: "Then what should I call you?"

In the end, Alice got the answer of the name that was both reasonable and unreasonable in the future - "Quack".

Yes, this is exactly the cry of the crow.

After seeing off her freshly baked messenger, Alice put away the contract, thought for a while, and decided to try divination without any expectations.

She wanted to divine the reason why "Quack" came to her.

The grayish-white dream enveloped her, and the heavy, sticky black spread like ink, making the whole dream fall into a deep black.

Next, a dazzling light spot lit up in the center of the picture, igniting the entire darkness and driving Alice out of the dream.

"...What does it mean?" Alice blinked blankly, and it seemed that she could still see the dazzling light when she closed her eyes.

Fortunately, it was a dream... If it was true, I wouldn't be blind...?

Alice shook her head, drove away the strange worries from her mind, and decided to try other divination sentences, such as who taught "Gaga" that sentence, and why this person taught "Gaga" that sentence.

After getting two identical dreams, Alice gave up divination-she always felt that she was going blind.

Changing her mood was a must at this moment. Alice appeared near Mr. Fool uninvited. She did not forget to hide her existence and observe whether there was anyone around. The good news is that this is useful.

——The respected Mr. Fool is taking a philosophy class.

This is what Alice confirmed after listening to a few words about "metaphysics". She approached Klein and was horrified to find that Klein was really taking notes, not distracted or doing something else.

...?

After thinking for a while, Alice found the answer from the philosophy teacher's unobstructed vision - after all, when the teacher's sight is only her, Alice will not do anything small.

How pitiful... Alice shook her head without any sympathy, and gloated to Klein and left a "oracle":

"Metaphysics, no, drop out."

"!" Klein raised his head suddenly after hearing this, and the amplitude of the movement was so large that his philosophy teacher Hamid looked at him in confusion.

"Mr. Dantes?" Hamid asked in confusion.

Klein didn't speak. He looked around before saying, "Sorry, let's continue."

Hamid nodded and continued his lecture.

After thinking for a moment, Alice focused her attention on Klein's notes and tried to browse the words.

After not being able to read two lines of words, Alice closed her eyes dizzily, took a few steps back, and tried to listen to Hamid's story.

She quickly became impressed by Hamid's knowledge, which manifested itself in the fact that she fell asleep standing up.

After the chatter disappeared, Alice opened her eyes full of energy and saw Dwayne Dantès, who seemed to have been awake for three days and three nights, bidding farewell to his philosophy teacher.

She followed and walked out, followed by the valet Richardson. Although no one saw it, Alice still stood side by side with Richardson in a ceremonial manner.

She followed Klein up the stairs to the third floor. On the way, she saw the maids and maids stopping to say hello and then going back to do their own things. Everything seemed in order.

In the corridor on the third floor, Alice saw a gentleman wearing white gloves hanging a double-barreled shotgun on the wall. Then he took out a gold case ring watch from his arms and checked the time.

Then, she heard Klein cough inexplicably. She looked over with confusion. The man wearing white gloves who looked like a butler had already put away his pocket watch and saluted sideways:

"My husband obtained a total of 6 'hunting licenses' and bought six double-barreled shotguns and corresponding shotguns."

Um?

Alice looked at the shotguns with burning eyes, and then asked Klein:

"Are you going to hold a hunt?"

Of course she has no shortage of ways to get guns, and weapons with high destructive power are not hard to find, but hunting is more like a game, but it usually only belongs to nobles.

Klein's movements paused suspiciously. He did not answer the topic. In fact, he had no way to answer the topic. He just smiled and asked:

"When I was looking at the information on the 'Association to Help Household Servants', I noticed that Walter you seem to already have a wife and children?"

Walter responded seriously:

"Yes, when I was working as a manor servant in Viscount Conard's house, due to the needs of certain affairs, I had frequent contact with a lady and developed feelings. Then, under the gaze of the goddess, I entered the palace of marriage. I have a daughter who is currently studying in a grammar school and hopes to pass the entrance exam to Backlund University, but this will not be considered until two years later.”

When he mentioned his wife and daughter, the unsmiling housekeeper's tone unconsciously became soothing.

Klein smiled and said:

"Speaking of which, I have a friend's child who is also in Backlund and is about the same age as your daughter.

"However, she hates going to school. Before I came to Backlund, my friend had always entrusted me to take care of her and persuade her. If possible, it is best to let her go to school."

Alice Friend's Child Kingsley swallowed nervously.

"Oh!" Walter didn't expect this at all, and looked a little surprised, "If you don't like to read... children of this age should like to play a little bit, right?"

"Perhaps," Klein nodded, "But after all, this is a request from a friend. If possible, I still want to help."

Walter nodded and asked thoughtfully:

"In this case, if you are holding a banquet in a few days, do you need to give that lady an invitation letter?"

"I'm thinking about this," Klein said with a smile. "Speaking of which, Ms. Taneya seems to be single?"

"Yes." Walter's expression returned to seriousness and he said, "In modern society, male servants and maids are not equal enough. This does not refer to salary. Housekeepers are on the same level as male butlers and housekeeper assistants, and they all have The annual salary of 25 to 50 pounds, but the deeper concepts and ideas, are the parts of the church that are committed to change, but are full of obstacles. After all, the goddess is not Roen’s only belief.”

He paused and added:

"A male servant can get married, but if a maid has a family, it means she is unemployed or becomes the lowest-level, temporarily employed washing maid who does not need to live in the employer's house. All this can only be reversed at the stage of housekeeper, but this It’s not something a young and inexperienced lady can do.”

Klein did not continue this topic, nodded slightly, and walked towards the easy chair.

At this time, he glanced at the newspapers stacked on the coffee table next to him.

With a thought in his heart, Klein stopped, turned sideways, and said to Mr. Butler:

"I saw an advertisement in the newspaper about the transfer of shares in Backlund Bicycle Company. You should consult with a professional lawyer and accountant to find out the specific situation.

"Haha, I am very interested in this industry. If the price is right, I will consider buying it."

Alice then learned that Klein had sold the shares of the bicycle company. There was no doubt that holding the shares and waiting for dividends was a "job" that met her requirements. She immediately had an idea and shouted to Klein:

"I want this share!"

Klein's movements paused again.

Walter did not notice this scene, and he agreed to this request:

"Yes, sir."

Klein then walked away and returned to the room. Alice followed in, showed her figure after the door was closed, and asked Klein warily:

"You're not still thinking about sending me to school, are you?"

Klein took out a book and held it in his hand while sighing:

"If you don't want to go, I can't really tie you up, right? I can't do such a thing."

That makes sense... Alice nodded, relieved.

No longer entangled in the issue of going to school, Alice waved to Klein and demanded confidently:

"I want shares in your bicycle company!"

Klein paused and had to remind: "Alice, I want to sell this share to raise funds..."

Alice asked suspiciously, "What do you need so much money for?"

Klein had to remind him again: "I am a rich man now."

"Oh, rich man..." Alice nodded thoughtfully.

She actually failed to understand what Klein wanted to express, but it was reasonable for a rich man to need a lot of money. Alice did not question this. She asked sincerely:

"Can I use the extraordinary characteristics of the 'Puppet' in exchange?"

"...That's fine," Klein wasn't too surprised by her answer, "But I'll leave it to you first, while Sharon raises the money."

Alice became happy. She was about to do something to celebrate when suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Klein looked at Alice, who had already disappeared from the spot. So he felt relieved, cleared his throat and said:

"Come in."

So the valet Richardson pushed the door open and said to Dwayne Dantès who was leisurely reading a book:

"Sir, Mr. Maury Macht and his wife, Ms. Liana, and Mr. Elektra, the bishop of St. Samuel's Church, came to visit."

While speaking, he raised his head and glanced at Dwayne Dantès. He seemed a little confused about the open book in Dwayne Dantès' hand, but said nothing.

Maury Macht? That member of the House of Commons? And why is the bishop of St. Samuel's Church here too... Klein thought for a moment and asked with a smile:

"Is there such etiquette?"

Asking this, he also followed Richardson's gaze and looked at the book in his hand, wanting to see if he had taken any inappropriate book.

Is there such a book in my room...

Doubtful thoughts flashed through Klein's mind, and when he saw the book, the questions in his mind were finally answered.

——It’s not that the content of the book is inappropriate, but that he held the book upside down. (End of chapter)