The Master of the Strange Realm

"Yes!"

She raised her head proudly, and Silver Dragon and Princess Sophia noticed that today's chocolate was rarely decorated with a bow around its neck. Under this decoration was the pendant that sealed the differential engine.

"But Chocolat plans to take the form of a cat and stand on Jenkins' shoulders for the ceremony. This way, it will show that she has always been with Jenkins and that we are outsiders in the family."

Alexia smiled and revealed the cat's plan, and Chocolate nodded immediately:

"Yes, that's it."

Since there was nothing to do for the time being, Anastasia and Princess Sofia also sat at the table, sitting with Ovia and Chocolate.

Princess Sophia would not say those things that should not be said, but Silver Dragon couldn't help but be curious. After drinking a cup of tea, he couldn't bear to ask the sage in a low voice:

"Jenkins got married today, what do you think?"

Alexia looked at the four people at the table through the mirror, with a slight smile in her eyes.

"Looking like a cat."

The elegant and intellectual woman said that the appearance she used today was the same as when Jenkins first met the soothsayer girl, but her temperament was more mature.

"What's the meaning?"

Anastasia didn't understand, so Princess Sophia could only repeat what Chocolate said:

"'My relationship with Jenkins does not require human rituals to prove'."

This was His Majesty the King's wedding. Although it was a little noisy because of the large number of people, everyone was happy.

"Everyone will be happy."

This is Jenkins' guarantee.

Extra 4-Conversation between writers

It was an ordinary summer night after Fidicli's grand wedding. Although the wedding only lasted one day, the joyful atmosphere spread for several weeks before the disaster struck.

In Cold Spring Palace, after a busy day...

"Are you busy today?"

Queen Hathaway Hertha asked Jenkins, who was walking side by side in the corridor with her. Jenkins heard the maids behind her chuckle.

"Whether you are busy or not is actually a relative matter. Didn't I return to Nolan specifically today to bring the underground [A4-type arithmetic auxiliary external machine] to the Mechanical Church?"

"But that seemed to be before breakfast. Apart from that, you just met with Professor Burns who came to Belduran on business today and gave a speech at the university. The environmental protection bill you proposed, the The new cabinet, the steam power conversion and the first generation of steam pressure drilling were all handled by Jessica."

Hathaway reminded.

A lot of things happen on the wedding day, but the marriage has no impact on the family's life. Except for Dolores who can live here for a long time, only Jessica will occasionally complain that the alliance between Fidictle and Hampavo is too troublesome.

"Actually, I have been very busy recently. The prototype of the hand-operated generator has been successfully manufactured. Although it has the help of extraordinary elements, I think as the nineteenth century approaches, the electrical age will be realized sooner or later. Yes, I’ve been busy with this lately.”

the young king defended himself.

"But how did I hear that Alexia was always doing this for you?"

"Have it?"

"Yes, Alexia and I were talking in bed last Sunday night when she said it. Oh, yes, Your Majesty, you were on the other side of the bed, 'working' at Bunnie's place, so Probably didn’t hear our conversation.”

The laughter of the maids behind him became even more obvious. His Majesty the King was kind to others and would not care about their whispers.

"Of course, it could be Julia behind you who accidentally blocked your ears."

Hathaway said sarcastically again, and Jenkins blushed and did not continue the topic.

They weren't on their way to the bedroom, but Jenkins was going to talk to a long-lost writer lady. That was the author of "The Legend of Detective Knight". She had arrived in Nolan with Chesland's delegation last year. Unfortunately, Jenkins was busy saving the world at the time and had no time to talk to her alone.

Fortunately, the lady did not return to Chesland, which was in civil strife, but stayed in Belduran temporarily. So, after watching the Silver Jasmine Opera Company's performance at the Royal Opera House tonight, Jenkins hurried back to Cold Spring Palace to meet the invited writers.

Originally, Anastasia wanted to come too. She also liked the story of "Detective Knight".

But Princess Sophia invited her a week in advance to admire the moon at the ancient tower outside the city of Beldiran tonight. After making a cautious choice, the silver-haired girl could only say goodbye to Jenkins with regret.

The maids opened the door to the room, and the young lady with glasses who was sitting in front of the fireplace reading a book stood up immediately.

"No need to salute, I've never been used to this."

Jenkins said, grabbing the chocolate that jumped in from the window. Chocolate did not climb up his shoulders, but turned into a lithe girl and lay on Jenkins' body, and was put aside by Jenkins.

The young lady looked at this magical scene, a little nervous and didn't know what to say.

"Please sit down, don't be nervous."

Jenkins said as Hathaway called to the servants to bring fresh refreshments. So the four of them sat around the chairs in front of the fireplace. Chocolate had nothing to do, while Hathaway accompanied Jenkins to prevent rumors from spreading that "the king had secret meetings with foreign female writers at night".

The protagonists of this conversation were only Jenkins and the foreign writer lady.

"I have loved "The Legend of Detective Knight" since a long time ago."

The conversation started with Jenkins, who expressed his joy and still held the first volume of "The Legend of the Detective Knight" inherited from the original owner.

Although the girls planned to pile up the belongings in St. George's Street as rubbish in a remote room of Cold Spring Palace, they were eventually found by Jenkins.

"Your collection of stranger stories is also amazing. Not only did you write the stories, I also saw the decrees you issued when I lived in Belduran. Although some of them are not very clear, you are really a kind-hearted and kind person. Generally speaking, these two adjectives will not appear in the same person at the same time.”

the young woman praised.

"I'm really sorry. In fact, most of my thoughts come from dreams, or another world. I just express them based on my understanding."

Jenkins told the truth, but also distorted its true meaning. His way of speaking made both Hathaway and Chocolate glance at him. Jenkins was indeed still Jenkins, unchanged at all.

"is that so?"

The young writer's eyes lit up:

"I thought I was the only one like this! I have always believed that people's artistic and literary creations are inspired by dreams from other worlds. The stories and pictures we create may be things that really happened in other worlds.

For example, the story I wrote about Shade Suellen Hamilton, the gentleman who was both a detective and a knight, probably had his own true story. Unfortunately, I can only rely on my imagination and a few dream fragments to describe that wonderful story, but I cannot restore the reality. "

Many artists believe that their works are inspired by another world, so this kind of depiction is normal. However, the name of the protagonist of "The Legend of the Detective Knight" read out by the young writer herself reminded Jenkins of the few friends he had in his hometown.

In addition to Li Qian, Xia De is also his friend. After Li Qian disappeared inexplicably and died unexpectedly, perhaps Xia De helped organize their funerals.

"Maybe......"

The answer flashed in God's mind, and then he smiled.

The conversation with the writer lasted for more than an hour, during which both parties were very happy. When saying goodbye, Jenkins politely invited the other party to visit him if he had time next time, and the young female writer readily agreed.

After bidding farewell to the visiting guests, Jenkins and Hathaway left the room together. At this time, Chocolate changed back to its cat form, resting comfortably on Jenkins' shoulder.

Hathaway would not be unhappy if Jenkins invited the writer to visit next time. Although Jenkins married many girls, he was very loyal to his feelings. It had been nearly a year since he moved into Cold Spring Palace, and he hadn't even messed with any of the young maids, not to mention Princess Anastasia and Sophia who lived next to him.

Hathaway knew what those maids were thinking. Fortunately, Jenkins really did what he said, which sometimes made her very touched.

"What's next?"

Jenkins asked happily, stretching. His life has become more and more comfortable recently, and he likes this kind of life best.

"I prepared some... nice clothes."

Hathaway looked at him sideways, her face slightly red:

"I think either Bryony or Miss J should be here now..."

"No, no, that's not what I meant."

Jenkins quickly stopped:

"I mean, do you want to go for a walk outside? Just the two of us..."

"Meow?"

"Just the two of us and chocolate, go visit Mr. Hood? Or go see Miss Magic's experiments? Or, go look for Anastasia and Princess Sophia outside the city. I hope we won't see anything we shouldn't. picture."

He laughed.

"Just the two of us? Okay, just like the previous adventures."

Hathaway also said excitedly.

"but......"

Jenkins moved closer and lowered his voice:

"Those clothes... we can try them on when we get back."

The red-haired queen patted Jenkins gently, and then nodded carefully:

"Yes, my lord."

Extra 5-Truth

Even after becoming a king, Jenkins' status as a divine son still required him to undertake the work given by the church.

It was an ordinary evening in the summer after the wedding. Dad hurriedly delivered a copper kettle:

"The church asks you to help deal with it, whether it's destroying it or sealing it."

"You won't handle it with me?"

Jenkins wanted to invite his dad to stay, but his dad didn’t have the time:

"Old Jack asked me to have a drink with you. You have already left your apprenticeship. My apprentice, please be more mature and handle such small matters by yourself. By the way, don't forget that we have an appointment to go fishing together next week."

Dad said, patted him on the shoulder, then turned around and got into the carriage.

So Jenkins could only take the copper kettle with yellow light back to Cold Spring Palace. There was still half an hour before dinner. The ladies at home had their own things to do, so Jenkins could only deal with this danger with Chocolate. numbered items.

He found an unused guest room, entered it, and sealed the room with power to prevent bad things from escaping. Afterwards, he sat on the red carpet with Chocolate, who had transformed into a human form.

The two sat facing each other, looking at the copper pot placed in the middle:

"How to use this?"

Chocolate asked curiously. She took a very ladylike sitting position, which Dolores taught her.

"Dad didn't say anything, but since it's a pot, I should probably open it."

Jenkins guessed, then reached over and removed the lid. Immediately, a blue smoke floated out, and in the smoke, a huge blue spirit appeared:

"This scene looks familiar... I seem to have seen it in Dolores's study."

Jenkins commented.

The blue giant wearing a hat observed the two people surrounding him. He smiled cheerfully and extended an invitation to the two of them:

"I know you want to destroy me. I can see my destiny. As long as you can answer my three questions each, I can destroy myself! But be careful, I will ask the most embarrassing question, which is directly aimed at If you are not prepared for the dark side of your heart, don’t come!”

The game of the djinn requires at least two people, and two people who are familiar with each other, to be present. Jenkins and Chocolate just meet the requirements.

"Start quickly, start quickly!"

The petite girl wearing a fish-shaped hairpin said excitedly, slapping the floor, not even bothering to lick the pendant hanging around her neck.

"Then it starts with you~"

The blue djinn pointed at Jenkins, who looked at it happily.

"The first question is, what do you think of the two ladies living in your home? You need to have your true thoughts in your heart."

asked the djinn.

He probably mistook the chocolate for Jenkins' wife, that's why he asked this question. If the two are an ordinary couple, this problem is indeed quite fatal.

"I covet them, Anastasia and Princess Sofia are beautiful, elegant and charming, yes, I covet them."

Jenkins did not use the [Lie] priesthood to lie. When the giant spirit heard what he said, he immediately looked at the chocolate on the other side, but the chocolate showed no reaction:

"Is it my turn?"

Chocolate asked, not caring what Jenkins thought about dragons and ancient princesses.

The giant spirit was confused for a few seconds before hesitantly said:

"Okay, lady, it's your turn, let me see what questions to ask..."

He was silent for a moment, probably shocked by the question he got: