Chapter 3634: Baron Samir

The man in the wheelchair Xia De was going to visit this time was Baron Samir.

"Samir" meant "fjord" in the ancient Old Continent southern language. When the witch follower conducted a simple background investigation at noon, she discovered that this Baron's ancestor was likely one of the first nobles to settle on this island.

And now the Samir family only had this Baron in a wheelchair left, and because of his father's investment failure many years ago—the fleet capsized and he lost everything—the family almost had nothing left except the old house.

As for the Baron's leg problem, it was caused by a horse-riding accident more than ten years ago. The current Baron Samir was 36 years old and still alone. Besides the two maids and one manservant in the house, he didn't even have anyone close to him.

However, although the family had fallen, there was still a title, and the remaining property was enough for him to live a stable life. Compared to the commoners of this era, Baron Samir's life was still comfortable, especially in the situation where his legs couldn't move, his needs were actually not much.

The Samir old house was located at the edge of the east of the city. The martial law order of the past few days made the nearby streets desolate. Xia De poked his head out of the carriage and looked at the towering old house surrounded by black iron fences from afar, subconsciously feeling oppressed:

"If a disabled person who is inconvenient to move lives in this kind of environment all day, they will definitely have psychological problems."

Megan, who was looking at the materials collected by the followers before setting off, shook her head:

"Baron Samir's psychology has no problems. My girls found out that he is actually a writer. Although not as famous as the current Dorothy, he is considered somewhat famous in the literary world of the Kingdom of Lagerson."

So Xia De adjusted his identity this time. Although he was still "John Watson," he was no longer a travel writer, but a young noble descendant from Willendell.

The carriage stopped at the iron fence gate of the Samir old house. Xia De got off the carriage and looked up at the four-story building with a large area in the courtyard, vaguely still able to see the glory of this Baron family in the past.

There were only three servants and maids taking care of the old house now, so the snow in the courtyard wasn't cleared, only the small path connecting the building entrance and the courtyard fence gate was opened. After Stella rang the bell inside the black fence gate, the middle-aged maid ran out quickly.

She still remembered Stella and Megan. After listening to their explanation of the purpose and Xia De introducing his identity, she didn't even go to ask the Baron for instructions and opened the fence gate:

"Please come in. Very few people visit here, but the Baron likes to talk about things outside. Willendell, ah, that is a very far place, the temperature should be warmer than ours, right?"

Baron Samir was just as Xia De imagined, a man sitting in a wheelchair with somewhat pale skin, looking a bit melancholy, but very spirited when talking.

He wore a pair of black-framed glasses and had a temperament very similar to those writer peers of Dorothy that Xia De had met when accompanying Dorothy to attend wine parties.

It is worth mentioning that this Baron Samir with brown hair was quite handsome, and coupled with his slightly pale skin and mature temperament, this could even be considered the most handsome ordinary male the Outsider had ever seen in this world.

If Xia De's handsomeness was more reflected in his masculine and resilient temperament, then this one was feminine and melancholy, and many noble ladies and noblewomen liked this type of male.

Unlike most people locally, the Baron, who had studied in Willendell when he was young, could speak Karsenrik language with a quite fluent Willendell accent. When hearing that Xia De came specifically to apologize for the morning's matter, he also smiled and said Xia De was too polite.

The meeting place for both sides was the reception room on the second floor of this old house. Although there weren't many people in the house, the interior of the house wasn't gloomy at all, but rather had a sense of life. Megan said there was no problem here in the morning, and the judgment should be correct.

The Baron in the wheelchair had a blanket spread over his legs. Besides not being able to stand up, the difference between him and a normal person wasn't big. This was a very talkative person. He chatted with Xia De about Willendell, chatted about this island, and even said that if Time Wheel City really successfully bid for the next Dacheng Player, then even if he sat in a wheelchair, he must go to participate.

The Baron actually had quite a few friends, but most of them were pen pals, and the few good friends who would come to visit at home just accompanied him to play Rod cards or chat casually. Other seasons were fine, but in winter, friends' visits were even fewer, so Baron Samir would chat openly with Xia De.

Of course, the Outsider being a person who was very good at chatting was also a reason. He tested it slightly and soon confirmed that neither the Baron nor the Baron's maids had any problems. So he felt relieved, and after chatting about whether it was really possible for the next Dacheng Player to be held at the peak of the snow mountain, Xia De said he had connections with the Fatum people and knew that the Fatum people also supported doing so, and then asked:

"I disturbed your maid this morning, really very sorry. May I ask, is there anything I can do for you? Although this is not Willendell, I have many connections."

The Baron in the wheelchair shook his head immediately:

"No need, really no need. A young man as humble as you is really rare now. Being able to come and visit is enough. But you must watch your horse in the future. Look at me."

He smiled bitterly, but it seemed he wasn't sad because of the past, after all, that was more than ten years ago:

"Riding a horse still needs to be cautious."

Xia De nodded:

"Then excuse my presumption, may I ask if your legs really can't be cured? I also know a few very good doctors in Willendell."

The Baron shook his head again:

"Don't look at how my family has become like this now. When I was as young as you, the conditions at home were actually quite good. All the methods that could be thought of were thought of at the time, and I accepted it myself. Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Watson."

Speaking to here, Xia De planned to get up and say goodbye:

"I heard that a young female killer has appeared on the island recently, specializing in choosing wealthy men to approach, and then murdering for money. I don't know if you have heard of this news, please be careful."

This was the saying of the woman who could spread the "plague" in the mouth of the Police Department.

"The maids mentioned this to me. Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Watson, I will pay attention."

Xia De then greeted Stella and Megan to get up together. The Baron, who was inconvenient to move, was hesitant to speak. When he arranged for the maid to push him to send the three people off at the gate of the house, he said to Xia De somewhat embarrassedly:

"Mr. Watson, you just said, you are very familiar with the Fatum people, right?"

"Very familiar can't be counted, but I have eaten with several Great Elders."

The Baron then smiled somewhat apologetically:

"Speaking of which, it's really embarrassing. I do have something I want you to help me handle. I can use a special card in my deck to exchange."

"May I ask what matter it is?"

Xia De asked somewhat surprised, so Baron Samir patted his legs:

"I left something on the snow mountain before, not in a very high position, just at the foot of the snow mountain. I have always wanted to bring it back, but I haven't found a suitable opportunity.

I heard from my maids that after the All Souls' Festival this year, the Fatum people didn't allow others to go up the mountain at will. I don't know what happened, and I'm worried that once the mountain is sealed, it won't be opened for many years—this happened when I was a child. So if it's convenient, can you help me bring it back? It's not a contraband, it's a silver

He told Xia De the specific location; it was indeed just at the foot of the mountain, roughly between Kael-Todd Town and the City of Time Wheels.

"I will help you retrieve it. As for rewards like playing cards, forget about it; let's just play cards together when we have time. If I retrieve it, I will have someone send it over this week."

"Mr. Watson, please accept my gratitude."

Afterward, he insisted on having his maid push him to the entrance of the estate to see the three of them off.

The carriage was still waiting for Xia De and the others. As the carriage slowly started, crushing the accumulated snow on the road, Megan asked:

"Are you relieved now?"

"Relieved, there's indeed no problem. Aili was likely truly attracted by the apple; this time, its inspiration did not take effect."

Xia De said this, and Stella asked, "Then, do we need to go retrieve that piece of jewelry now?"

"Isn't the ship docked at the City of Time Wheels pier? I'll go back to rendezvous with Vanessa first. Let's go after we return from the Prophet Society. This is just a small matter; I am actually more concerned about the Society's attitude toward that Ring of Destiny."

When they returned to the ship, Claire was still there. She was waiting for Stella to return to the small town, as there were still matters in the town that required their attention.

"Something is buried under the old cedar tree at the Frost-Kissed Corridor?"

After hearing Megan recount what had just happened, Claire revealed a smile:

"It must be a token of love."

"How do you know?"

"The Frost-Kissed Corridor is a gentle slope in the southern part of the snow-capped mountains, consisting of two interconnected sections. The junction of the slope is a cliff, and that old cedar tree grows on the cliff.

This is a very famous dating spot for young men and women in the local area, especially on summer nights when the starry sky is bright. Many believe that seeing the starry sky together there means their love is blessed. Nearly a quarter of the young men and women who marry on this island have been there on a date.

However, it is winter now, the road to the Frost-Kissed Corridor is not easy to walk, and there is also a node of the 'Great Movement of Destiny' ritual near that cliff, so ordinary people are indeed not allowed to approach it now."

As she spoke, Claire also glanced at Xia De:

"Actually, on a winter night, going there to watch the stars is also quite nice."

Megan then suggested to Xia De:

"Since the scenery there is very good, how about we go retrieve that necklace when we go to watch the stars tonight?"