Chapter 473: Detective's Assistant Tifa Servit

The tone expressed at this moment was undoubtedly the most frantic and fearful of emotions.

Even though Xia De had never seen the performance of the blind musician Mr. Bondi during the final period of his life, hearing that increasingly manic piano music, he almost completely understood how he had stepped, bit by bit, toward the end of his life.

This piece had a strange magic; when Xia De tried to earnestly understand the emotions contained within it, he almost instantly achieved emotional resonance. The manic music guided him to imagine Mr. Bondi curled up in a corner of his dark house, timidly closing his eyes and whispering his fears, and then it guided Xia De to imagine that night when fate reached its end, when Mr. Bondi wrote his suicide note and completely lost the courage to struggle against life and fate.

Although this sound affected his mood, Xia De was basically still able to remain calm. He sighed, feeling some pity for that person he had never met. If music alone could almost drive a poor soul mad, the terror and torture Mr. Riddle encountered was simply immeasurable.

"That will do, Miss Servit."

He reminded her softly, as there was no need to continue listening. But the black-haired maid acted as if she hadn't heard, continuing to play the music at the piano. Looking at her profile, there was actually a somewhat ferocious expression on the maid's beautiful face.

Xia De immediately stood up, came behind her, and placed his hand on her shoulder:

"It can end now, Miss Servit."

As Xia De's voice fell, the piano music stopped abruptly. Miss Servit turned her head to look at Xia De in a daze, then lowered her head and said softly:

"Apologies, I lost my composure."

It wasn't that a piece written by an ordinary person on the verge of madness could affect a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi of the Sixth Tier who possessed the power of a Witch, but rather that she had poured too much emotion into her performance, affecting herself.

Brilliant musicians are often dangerous.

Her fingers left the keys, and she stared blankly at the sheet music before her. Xia De glanced out the window; the sun was setting, and it could probably be considered night now. Thus, he attempted to use the Miracle 【Cynthia's Moonlight Gift】. Although the effect of the Miracle wasn't very good because night hadn't completely fallen, this ability, specifically used to treat mental trauma and soothe the spirit, was still very good for the current situation.

Xia De's palm emitted a faint silver light. He hesitated for a moment, then, behind the black-haired maid, used his right index finger to gently press her temple.

Miss Servit clearly wanted to stand up and stop Xia De's actions, but Xia De's left hand held her shoulder down.

"Very manic music. Although the sheet music itself doesn't have any supernatural power, an ordinary madman couldn't write music with such magic. Looking at it this way, this commission of mine still involves a mystical event. My luck is really bad... Detective Sparrow's luck is really bad; even if he didn't die from, *cough cough*, he might have died because of this. Miss Servit, what is your opinion on this sheet music?"

Xia De continued to ask, the silver moonlight on his fingers seeping into the maid's head through the touch. Her forehead was a bit damp, and Xia De's fingers could feel the warm traces.

"If this person were still alive, I would very much like to meet him. This final piece is enough to make him worthy of being called a genius. He witnessed something terrifying with mystical properties, and in his frenzy and fear, he unconsciously described what he saw through these pieces. Although he was just an ordinary person, his inspiration was truly excellent."

The black-haired maid said softly. Because she was facing away from Xia De, Xia De could not see her expression.

"Witnessing the mystical?"

Xia De sighed. This was another misfortune of an ordinary person touching the mystical:

"It seems the naturally cured eye disease was indeed not normal. I obtained some of the ointment he used, but only a very small amount remains, not enough for analysis. I plan to go to the 'Three Cats Inn' next to Chant Square tomorrow to inquire about the situation. The landlord and the opera troupe people all said that after Mr. Bondi's eyes were healed, he often spent time there. After inquiring about the situation there, I will then go to visit that ophthalmologist."

"That plan is very good, but I think the possibility that the doctor you mentioned is a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi is very low. A Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi would not do such an imprudent thing. If he were a Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi, you wouldn't be able to get this sheet music and those medicinal residues at all."

She placed her hands on her knees, her appearance somewhat reserved at this moment.

"I often massage the Young Lady like this."

"Miss Galina also has times when she has headaches?"

Xia De asked curiously.

"Of course. It's not just about the Witch Council; the Young Lady is, in fact, the ruler of Saradir County. If she weren't uninterested in power, she would even have the opportunity to make Saradir County independent and become the Queen of the Saradir Principality. The territory's taxes, finances, and public affairs—even if there are corresponding officials to handle them, the Young Lady still has to be responsible for making decisions on important content. These are all very troublesome."

Miss Servit explained in a low voice.

"Then..."

Xia De still wanted to ask, but the door was suddenly pushed open. In this manor, there was only one person qualified to push the door open without knocking.

The red-haired Witch, in a hurry, held the doorknob in surprise and stood at the doorway looking inside. Miss Servit stood up at once, and only then did Xia De see that she was blushing a little:

"Young Lady..."

She lowered her head and walked quickly toward Miss Galina. The latter looked back and forth between Xia De and her personal maid, a strange smile appearing on her face:

"Good evening, Xia De. I took the time to come see you; after all, you don't often take the initiative to visit me... What were you two doing just now?"

Xia De had done nothing wrong, so he wasn't afraid of her questioning. He briefly explained the commission he was currently undertaking. Miss Galina thought for a moment, then looked at her maid, suddenly having an idea:

"In that case, let Tifa follow you as your assistant tomorrow to continue the investigation. Oh, don't be in a hurry to refuse."

This was said to the maid.

"Tifa, I have always let you take vacations, but you always refuse. Since you have already gotten involved in the affairs of this detective who is never idle, you might as well assist him in completing this commission and go around the city with him. I think with your strength, protecting him should be no problem."

Saying this, the Witch winked at Xia De, the meaning clearly being for Xia De not to refuse.

"But..."

The black-haired maid still wanted to refuse.

"Rest assured, I am not angry with you, nor am I tired of you."

The Duchess smiled and wrapped her arm around her maid:

"But you really should rest. And isn't being a detective's assistant an interesting experience? Oh, if I were younger... *cough cough*, I mean if I didn't have so many things to do, then it wouldn't be your turn to help Xia De. Remember to tell me this story after you return; I am very curious about the result."

"Miss Galina, if Miss Servit is unwilling, you..."

The Duchess smiled and looked up at Xia De, who was speaking. Xia De immediately and sensibly closed his mouth. Miss Servit, on the other hand, shook her head slightly at Xia De, telling him not to say anything more.

She tugged at the lace trim on the apron of her maid's dress with both hands, raised her head, and her expression returned to its usual state:

"Alright then, Young Lady, I will do my best to help Mr. Hamilton."

"Good. Xia De, I will have Tifa go find you at eight tomorrow morning. You have no problem with that, right?"

The Witch looked at Xia De again. Although there was a smile on her face, the meaning of this expression was clearly threatening Xia De that he absolutely could not refuse.

"Of course, it is my honor."

"Very good. I recently read a very interesting detective novel in the *Steam Bird Daily*. Speaking of which, that detective's surname is also Hamilton. So, Tifa, you go and experience what a real detective's assistant's work is like for me. After you return from your vacation, bring me more stories."

She looked her maid up and down again:

"Remember to change into a different outfit tomorrow; don't interfere with Xia De's work."

"Yes, Young Lady."

The Witch nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xia De again:

"Lei Qianya returned to Tobesk today, did you know?"

"Of course I know."

"I thought you would have run to the vicinity of Yodel Palace, waiting to see her."

The Witch teased, then asked again:

"Do you need me to help you arrange it so she has time to see you? Although Lei Qianya cannot leave Yodel Palace for the time being, I can find a way for you to get in."

"No, no, no need. This is a sensitive period for the royal family."

Actually, it was because Xia De hadn't forgotten that Lei Qianya was somewhat hostile toward Miss Galina.

Miss Galina didn't care:

"That's fine. I am having dinner with Viscountess Fu De tonight to discuss the shares of the New Continent exploration team, so I won't keep you today. If there is anything else, just tell Tifa directly."

After saying this, she turned and left. Xia De shook his head at the black-haired maid, meaning he had no needs and she should just leave with Miss Galina. Miss Servit clearly wanted to say something to Xia De, but ultimately hesitated and did not speak. After bowing slightly to Xia De to say goodbye, she walked quickly in the direction of Miss Galina.

Having one more Ring Ringed Ringed Shushi of the Sixth Tier to help handle the commission was actually a good thing for Xia De.

On Wednesday, the 21st day of the Flower Month, early in the morning, when Xia De went downstairs to get the newspaper, he unexpectedly discovered a letter sent by Dorothy.

Because the *Hamilton Detective Story Collection* was unexpectedly successful, the writer was busy negotiating with publishers and newspapers to publish the published stories in a collection after the serialization had been going on for a while, so she hadn't had time to come to Xia De's place to look at the detective records recently.

But she told Xia De that Lei Qianya would probably have time to leave Yodel Palace this weekend, and that Xia De should best clear his schedule for the weekend, as Lei Qianya might knock on the door of St. Deran Square at any time.

Although he had already met the Princess many times in Coldwater Port, Xia De was still full of anticipation for this.

Miss Servit appeared downstairs at Xia De's house promptly at eight o'clock. When Xia De felt the pendant on his chest start to heat up on the second floor, he immediately realized she had arrived. ===== CHAPTER 474 =====