Chapter 1753: Gray Hawk's Mission*

Silvia's question was sudden, but the vigilant Outsider, even in a date of confusion, did not lose his vigilance, and it was impossible to blurt out the truth.

He had promised the Duchess not to tell other witches about their affair, but looking at the black-haired girl in front of him, he didn't want to lie to her, so Xia De remained silent. The young black-haired witch didn't pursue the question, just remembered the conversation with the Duchess in the Council last time, and was shocked in her heart, unable to believe that Miss Jia Lin Na Cavendish really achieved that step.

【Perhaps, I can too.】

"The other me" reminded gently in her ear. Silvia knew that this was the side of her soul representing boldness and unrestraint at work:

【It is now. The difference between you and that matter is only a layer of fabric.】

But the naturally shy young girl still couldn't make this decision. Unlike Megan and Audrey who thought it was not the time yet, she purely felt that this was not a suitable place.

In short, when Margaret returned to the manor at dusk and pushed open the door of the study, what she saw was Silvia leaning on Xia De's shoulder, sitting with Xia De.

The room had been tidied up. The neatly stacked boxes were placed in a corner of the room, piled up like a small hill. One of the two manor maids was watering flowers by the window, and one was preparing tea at a round table on the side. And the cat, which was full of energy after waking up, was lying on the top of those boxes, its front paws hanging down from the edge of the box, looking at the whole room with satisfaction from a high place.

Margaret sniffed subconsciously, and then waved to let her maids go out. She greeted her math teacher politely at the door before walking in, carefully observing the surroundings.

She originally thought she would see an unbearable scene. Fortunately, Silvia still guaranteed the impression of "purity," "elegance," and "decency" of witches in her mind.

The room was very tidy. The cushions and pillows on the sofa were also tidied up to look brand new. Although there were many books on the desk, it was not messy, and the air was fresh and elegant. Margaret could simply imagine that Xia De and Silvia had spent the whole afternoon reading books and learning knowledge together.

"Meow~"

Suddenly hearing the cat's call, it was Little Xiao Miya calling at her from the top of the stack of paper boxes. Margaret waved at the cute cat, feeling that the fatigue of the day had gone away.

Walking to the table, she saw Silvia's expression was a bit lazy, but the charm between her eyebrows seemed even more attractive. Margaret was suspicious, and while asking Xia De and Silvia if they wanted to have dinner now, she suddenly circled behind the table and looked down.

"What are you looking at?"

The young Great Witch asked curiously. Under the table was naturally normal. She was just sitting on Xia De's lap, and all the clothing that should exist existed. Even if the fabric on the young Great Witch's legs was fascinating, Xia De's two hands were always holding the book on the table.

Seeing Xia De also looking at her curiously, the blonde princess blushed, and after feeling lucky, she stammered and didn't know what to say.

"Are you busy packing things from Wilndale to here? It seems that my and Vanessa's discipline for you is not enough. Did you come into contact with unhealthy books from the maids?"

Silvia teased, seeing Margaret blush so much that she was about to explode, only then letting her go:

"Let the servants prepare dinner. I have been busy with Xia De all afternoon, so it's time to eat."

Although curious about what exactly they were "busy" with, Margaret would definitely not open her mouth to ask again at this time.

Dinner was very pleasant. Neither Xia De nor Little Xiao Miya felt troubled because they didn't eat at home. At the dinner table, Xia De talked about the work he was doing for Military Intelligence Section 6. Of course, he didn't leak the confidential information of Section 6, and didn't even mention the character "Mole."

Margaret listened with great interest, and after dinner, before Xia De left, she asked a question:

"Gray Hawk, are you still willing to work for me?"

"Of course."

Xia De, holding the cat, stood on the terrace on the second floor in the night, saying.

"Is there a task for me to do?"

Xia De asked, and the Princess nodded gently, turning to confirm that her teacher was not there, before approaching a little, and wrapping her arms around Xia De's neck, listening to the heartbeat against his chest. She liked this intimacy, and liked the powerful heartbeat sound even more:

"I know the current situation in the Schluch Lake area from the Council, and I also know you are very busy, so what I ask you to help with is not a big deal."

She explained softly:

"You know my awkward identity in the Kasenrik negotiation delegation. Although nominally I am with my brother, presiding over the size of the negotiation with Duke Simier, in fact, I am a very marginal figure... Probably when I was in Randell Valley, I was too aggressive, making some people feel threatened. I also hope you help me investigate the identities of some people."

"Gray Gloves or Military Intelligence Section 6?"

"Gray Gloves. I got news that my brother secretly arranged for elite agents to infiltrate Schluch Lake City on the north bank of the lake. I hope you help me investigate what the purpose of that person is... life or death is fine."

She said gently, and added in the night:

"This is not a task that must be completed. You are active on the north bank of the lake anyway. If you encounter it, just help me; you don't have to investigate specifically. I don't want to be told by the teachers that I am ignorant and disturb you at this time."

"Now it is not only the situation on that island, but the situation between the north and south banks of Schluch Lake is also very subtle. No problem, I will pay attention."

Xia De nodded gently, smelling the jasmine perfume on Margaret:

"Even if I am a Sixth Tier, it is difficult to change the situation of the two countries in the Old Continent with my own strength. Conspiracy and war are really not far from us."

"But for us, whether it is peace or war, life must go on. Xia De, let's watch all this together... watch where the torrent of the era will guide us. Although we cannot always stand on a high place to overlook all this, we will eventually walk into it. But witnessing all this standing in the era, wandering in the chaos, and using our own meager power to influence what will and must happen, isn't this exactly your responsibility?"

Margaret used Delarion language when she said this sentence, and Xia De laughed:

"This is the description of the detective in "Hamilton Detective Stories"."

"Yes, I like this book very much."

Margaret said softly, and raised her head to leave Xia De's embrace:

"It's a pity that Princess Princess Lei Lei Qianya didn't come this time, otherwise..."

The eyes in the night seemed

The journey from the Glass City back to Green Lake City was long, so Xia De still took Mia and threw the crystal shoe to return home.

When he appeared from the second-floor kitchen, the lights in the house were on. While Xia De was contentedly breathing in the scent of his home, Luweiya walked out of the study to greet him:

"New information."

"We'll talk in a moment."

Xia De stuffed the cat into Luweiya's arms:

"I'm going to Green Lake City again to see someone. I'll be back in half an hour."

"Stay safe."

Xia De did not go far. After coming out of the back door of the Green Lake Hotel, he walked back in through the front door:

"Psychologist Jason Siffer, has he arrived yet?"

He asked Ms. Helena Green, who was behind the counter, and only went upstairs after receiving a confirmed answer.

Count Petrarch, whom Xia De had reported for "illegal use of mushroom powder," had already been taken away. Although the news did not show that this member of the delegation was missing, at least his room at the hotel had been sealed off. Xia De glanced at the door with the "No Entry" metal sign as he passed by, then knocked on the door opposite the Count's room:

"It's me."

A moment later, Doctor Shi Nai De opened the door and revealed his face. The middle-aged doctor with blue eyes had a smile on his face. He was not wearing his usual formal attire—he needed to be ready to receive patients at any time—but a loose, casual blue plaid shirt, looking as if he were on vacation:

"Detective, this city is really quite nice."

To fit the occasion, he even made himself use some of the Green Lake regional accent, though unfortunately, it wasn't authentic.

"Good evening, Doctor. Let's go for a walk outside. Actually, I rarely appreciate the night view of this ancient city myself."

Doctor Shi Nai De grabbed his coat and went downstairs with Xia De. When they passed the entrance, Ms. Helena Green behind the counter even asked the doctor if he would be coming back later and if he wanted her to prepare a late-night snack for him in advance.

Xia De and the doctor went out together, turned left under the streetlights, and walked toward the City Hall. Xia De even cracked a joke:

"Doctor, that landlady has never been so enthusiastic toward me, and you've only just arrived in town... have you been taken a fancy to?"

The doctor waved his hand:

"Before I fulfill my responsibilities, I will not consider such questions."

Xia De saw that the doctor did not want to talk more about it, so he did not continue. The two strolled through the night. After a soft sigh, they looked up at the thin starlight in the fog and both felt a sense of relaxation:

"Was the train trip smooth?"

"Smooth. Aside from someone trying to cut my wallet chain halfway and encountering train robbers, there were no other accidents. It was really the right choice to go on this long trip; this place is really nice."

Saying this, he took another deep breath of the foggy air, and Xia De asked curiously:

"This is the second time you've said that, Doctor. Why do you think this place is nice?"