Chapter 4234

"Flora really left. I thought she would want to stay and then draw... that kind of painting."

Danister, who had turned into an eighteen-year-old at some point, said to Xia De, and then she looked around the quiet house:

"However, in the end, besides Winnie, only I stayed tonight."

The rose-red eyes looked at Xia De, and there was a very interesting meaning in her eyes.

"In the past, you were always very busy, and the frequency of staying overnight at home was lower than that of witches who were abroad like Vanessa, Xiwei, Sylvia, and Megan. Staying at home for a few more days this time, I don't think it matters."

Xia De said, and the eighteen-year-old red-haired girl smiled. Obviously, Angelina and she were the same age, and even the hair color was similar, but the smiles of the two were completely different.

"Alright then, I'll take this opportunity... to enjoy it well."

No. 6 St. Deran Square soon turned off the lights. Although Little Mia was unhappy about being kicked out of the bedroom again tonight, she still fell asleep beside that dragon egg.

But she soon opened one eye again, watching the maid lady who was radiating ice-blue light in the dark being called by name by a certain human female in her real cat nest next door.

After Winnie responded, she got up and left the room, leaving the cat and the dragon egg here. And the maid lady who left did not return until Thursday morning.

"Meow~"

The cat didn't care. After patting the dragon egg beside her with her paw, she closed her eyes and entered the dreamland again.

Danister is actually a very self-disciplined person. Resting by Xia De's side for several consecutive days made her feel like she was indulging herself. Of course, it might also be that she was worried that her teacher would find trouble with her because of this after recovering.

In short, at the dining table on Thursday morning, Luweiya, who had just returned home, yawned and finished telling Xia De that she and Bella had worked hard all night without any gains, and she would go to Moon Bay again tonight. Danister said what she had made up her mind to say:

"Since Little Mia and Winnie can take good care of the teacher, I won't come over tonight."

She glanced at Xia De's expression and explained forcibly:

"Xia De, this is not because of you, I just thought I shouldn't delay the academy's work."

Luweiya asked with a smile:

"Danister, a professor in your position shouldn't need to check the dormitory at night, right? What work can there be at night? Is the academy's overtime situation so serious?"

But Danister made up her mind not to come tonight. She really felt that she was gradually adapting to being hugged back to her room by Xia De every night:

"Although I won't come tonight, I will come to see the teacher again tomorrow night. Winnie, thank you for taking care of the teacher during this time."

She added in a low voice. The maid lady smiled, and Luweiya just wanted to say something more, but yawned again.

Xia De then persuaded:

"Luweiya, don't go to work today, sleep at home. You and Bella didn't sleep all night last night and kept divining, right?"

"No, no, we slept on the table for a while after five o'clock."

Luweiya said, but did not object to taking a day off today. After all, her annual leave was very long:

"Then I will stay at home to rest today. If you want to find me for help, you can find me."

"I hope I don't have to come back to find you today. After all, if I need your help, it's hard for me to imagine what will happen to Arcadia City again."

After breakfast, it was not yet eight o'clock in the morning. Luweiya returned to her room to rest, and Danister said goodbye to everyone and returned to the academy. Xia De spent some time at home, and only said goodbye to Winnie at eight-thirty to go to Arcadia City.

Vigo originally intended to invite Xia De to attend the welcome ceremony held at the Grey Rock Pass fortress today in the capacity of her fiancé, but later gave up under Flora's persuasion. This was not because Flora didn't want Vigo to use that name, but because there must be members of the Grey Glove among the officials and attendants who came from Wilndale with Margaret. There was no need to involve Xia De in unnecessary things at such a time.

Therefore, Xia De didn't need to go to the Fragrant Residence to meet with Vigo first today. He just needed to go directly to the Grey Rock Pass fortress train station.

The City of Scholars was sunny today. Seeing that there was no notice or reminder left by Vigo in the Blue Ink Library, Xia De set off by carriage out of the city. But because it was still early, he went to the secret stronghold of the vampire species outside the city on the way.

Mr. Bernhardt had not gone out yet and was chatting with his clansmen about the next plan while holding a teacup. He of course knew that today was the day Princess Margaret arrived locally, so he also jokingly teased Xia De about why he didn't go to greet the princess in advance.

Early in the morning, the two did not talk about those very serious things. Xia De talked about the attack on the Grey Glove agent stronghold a few days ago, and mentioned that the suspect was a Delin-Or restorationist, and the stolen loot was the banknote master plate.

Mr. Bernhardt took this as fresh news. Because it did not involve sorcerers, his tone was very relaxed when talking about this matter with Xia De:

"If the master plate really appeared here, even if it has nothing to do with the Astley family, it would be difficult for His Majesty the King of Wilndale not to be suspicious. Mr. Watson, you are not a Karsenrik person, so you cannot imagine the royal family's fear of the Astley family."

Xia De had actually never understood very well:

"As far as I know, at least on the surface, the Astley family has never done anything. Delin-Or has been destroyed for hundreds of years. How many people in the southern part of the Old Continent still consider themselves Delin-Or people now? Why is the King so afraid of Astley all the time?"

Mr. Bernhardt smiled while holding his teacup:

"On one hand, because it is a war era, the King is worried that problems will arise in the country, affecting the war with the North. The era of change is the easiest time for reforms to appear. On the other hand, Mr. Watson, the importance of the Astley family is greater than you think. They represent 'orthodoxy'."

"Although the territory of the Delin-Or Kingdom only covered the southeastern part of the Old Continent back then, the time the Delin-Or Kingdom existed was much longer than Karsenrik. Many traditional customs and even festivals in the southern part of the Old Continent today are related to the culture of the Delin-Or Kingdom era. Although Delin-Or has disappeared, it can actually be said that it has always been there."

"As long as the Astley family has not broken its inheritance, the Anjou royal family cannot be completely at ease with the descendants of this ancient kingdom."

Xia De nodded to show understanding:

"After Margaret arrives, the struggle between the Grey Glove and the restorationists will probably cause a big mess. I hope this will not affect our plan. Although the theft case is still just a matter between ordinary people, but... Mr. Bernhardt, if you encounter clues related to the stolen master plate, you must be careful whether the sorcerers of the 【Truth Society】 are involved."

"What does this have to do with the Truth Society?"

Mr. Bernhardt was puzzled. The Outsider had an answer in his heart. Although he did not consider himself the smartest, it was easy for him to figure out some things when the clues were complete:

"It's just a guess for now. The 【Truth Society】 wants to create a mechanical life form with high intelligence. Its prototype is the differential engine being studied by the Karsenrik and Delarion Academies, a precision machine for auxiliary calculation."

"Since 1853, the 【Truth Society】 has made many efforts in the research of this kind of machine: the Chosen One battle of knowledge and wisdom, the connection with Laplace Howard, understanding the light energy conversion circuit through the Moon Bay incident. The 【Truth Society】 even traded with the 【Ten Thousand Numbers Return to One Society】 during the Battle of Fate to get a 【Miracle】 Ring of Fate, and miracles represent making the impossible possible."

Xia De paused to let Mr. Bernhardt think:

"More importantly, during the Battle of Time in the Vesta Woodland last year, the president of the 【Truth Society】 asked me a question."

"They want to create something extraordinary, but haven't determined what kind of energy to use. President Miss Pawo at the time believed that the best energy is actually civilization itself. She asked me to give three answers to 'what does civilization development rely on' (Chapter 3056)."

Mr. Bernhardt then asked:

"What was your answer?"

"I did give three answers at the time, but before that there was a summary: civilization development relies on people's desires."

Now Mr. Bernhardt understood:

"Currency carries the most basic desires of civilization."

"And currency itself carries the information of civilization. If its characteristic of continuous, reciprocating circulation can be used in energy... This is just a guess for now, and it is not certain that this matter is related to the 【Truth Society】."

"But at least the thief will not be the 【Truth Society】, otherwise the Grey Glove would not be able to find any clues at all."

Xia De said, and Mr. Bernhardt nodded, putting the teacup in his hand on the corner of the conference table:

"We will be careful. Looking at it this way, if those two master plates are just taken to print counterfeit money, it is the situation with the lowest impact."

Mr. Bernhardt didn't think about going to the Grey Rock Pass fortress to join in the fun, so Xia De set off alone at nine-thirty.

The fortress was in a semi-closed state this morning. Although Xia De did not come with Vigo, he had the invitation qualification to go to the train station. After a series of inspections, it was already nine-fifty when Xia De entered the train station.

In the war years, more attention was paid to the safety of the princess's travel. Xia De had also greeted Margaret at train stations in other cities before, but this time the order was maintained the best.

The garrison of the Grey Rock Pass fortress and the royal guard that arrived one step ahead were responsible for safety guarantees. Although it had not reached the level of a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps this morning, the soldiers holding guns that could be seen every few meters on the platform were enough to reflect the very high security specifications of this welcome ceremony.