Whispering Verse

Although the unexpected visit caught Shade off guard, fortunately Mrs. Lawrence was also a reasonable person. After reading the detailed report in full, the disappointment of today's visit was not that serious:

"Now that the investigation is over, why wasn't the report given to me immediately? Is it because of Mr. Sparrow Hamilton's sudden illness?"

The lady asked politely, placing the report in her hand. She is dressed fashionably, and her ruffled neckline really sets off her fair neck. Although she looks much older than Mrs. Lasoya, her temperament is outstanding.

"After I took over this firm, I sorted out the remaining commissions from Uncle Sparrow. The original idea was to add at the end of the report the last follow-up investigation that was not completed due to Uncle Sparrow's illness, so Lasoya was tracked again last Saturday..."

Shade looked embarrassed, and then chased away the worried orange cat that came over. He sat on the single sofa and said to the client in a very worried tone:

"In my investigation, the background of Mrs. Lasoya seems not simple. The other party seems... to be related to local illegal social organizations."

He glanced at the armrest of the sofa with his fingers, showing his anxiety:

"very dangerous."

Then he looked even more embarrassed and did not continue. Mrs. Lawrence nodded understandingly.

Shade didn't know what she understood.

"You thought it would be dangerous to continue the investigation and that filing a report might allow that shameless woman to discover your stalking behavior with Sparrow Hamilton, so you gave up continuing the investigation."

The noble lady concluded, almost guessing what Shade was thinking:

"Yes, that's it. I don't want to get into trouble for this. Of course, by doing this, I actively terminate the investigation. If you need it, I can return the advance payment collected by Uncle Sparrow to you. This investigation You can take the book with you, but I have nothing to do with it...I'm sorry for saying this, but I also hope you won't have too much to do with it."

Mrs. Lasoya is related to the illegal organization [Mercury Blood], and this organization is planning to make big news recently. Now that the professors have helped Shade cut off all ties with [Mercury Blood], Shade no longer wants to have any contact with illegal organizations.

"Detective, thank you for your kindness, but I don't care what background that kind of woman has. Don't I have any background?"

Mrs. Lawrence, who was bent on finding evidence of her husband's infidelity, raised her head and said.

"But that Lady Lasoya, she..."

Shade didn't know how to express himself. He really didn't want this poor woman to suffer misfortune because she misunderstood him.

"Not only does she have connections with the upper-class nobility, but she is also connected with local gangs. Do you understand, she is the kind of person who can make us suffer misfortunes, whether through legal or illegal means."

Shade tried his best to exaggerate the opponent's power.

"Detective, I understand your good intentions, but I am not a housewife who only wants to stay at home."

Upon hearing this, Shade immediately recalled the basic information about the client. Although Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are not nobles, they are large factory owners, and their combined wealth is enough to frighten foreigners who do not know enough. The two did not start from scratch. They both have prosperous families, and their marriage is mixed with interests.

If it weren't for Detective Sparrow's reputation for being good at investigating extramarital affairs, a client of this caliber wouldn't have found him here. Therefore, Mrs. Lawrence claims that she is very capable, but she is not bragging.

Seeing what Shade wanted to say, the lady shook her head and said mysteriously:

"Detective, the world is actually not as simple as we think."

The ordinary woman said to the ring warlock from out of town that the perfume on her body was very strong, but surprisingly it was not very offensive. At least little Mia did not show any dissatisfaction with the client.

"The world is like an island, detective, but outside the island is the reality. In this world, there are some very magical people who are powerful, effective, strange and dangerous. I met some such people at the housewives' afternoon tea party. They can Solve my troubles.”

Of course Shade understood what she meant by not wanting to elaborate. He was so shocked that he didn't know what to express for a moment.

The kingdom has a deep cooperative relationship with the Orthodox Church. Although the three major thaumaturgy academies are hidden outside civilized society, they are also more or less related to the nobility and the royal family. This is what Professor Sanchez said about Miss Louisa. mentioned. Irregular ring magicians may also appear around ordinary people for gold pounds or other reasons. Therefore, when Mrs. Lawrence said that she knew a ring magician, she probably did not know a liar:

"is that so?"

He believed that his expression at this moment must be very strange:

"That's good, but Mrs. Lasoya is really dangerous. No matter what means you have, please be careful and cautious."

The young detective nodded.

"Yes, of course I understand that. If I really want to do something, of course I have to be very cautious and I will not let myself show up in front of the other party... This investigation report is very good and I can borrow it." This will lead to the whereabouts of that shameless woman and my husband."

She rolled up the report and put it in her small lady's satchel. Then he took out his wallet, opened the brass buckle, took out two golden coins representing 1 pound each and placed them on the coffee table in the center of both parties. He tapped the coins with his fingers painted with red nail polish:

"I'm sorry for the death of Detective Sparrow Hamilton. He was a very reliable person. This is the final payment of this commission, Detective. The rest of the matter has nothing to do with you and will not involve you."

The lady smiled politely at Shade, then straightened her skirt and stood up.

The original balance was "1 pound 7 shillings", but now it was "2 pounds". Shade didn't know whether he should express his gratitude. He stood up and said goodbye to his client. While being polite, he vaguely understood that the client would never appear in this house again:

"Mrs. Lawrence..."

In the foyer on the first floor, Shade still called the lady who was about to walk out. Of course, he could not reveal his identity as a ring warlock, but he also did not want her to suffer bad luck:

"Be careful. Even if you have a very good friend, Mrs. Lasoya herself is not simple. She is a very dangerous person."

Mrs. Lawrence turned to him and smiled:

"Detective Hamilton, you are such a good guy. But I think that compared to your uncle, you are actually not suitable to be a detective here."

"Huh? Why is Sparrow Hamilton's evaluation so bad? Little Franklin seemed to hate him last time."

Shade thought to himself, standing on the stairs and watching Mrs. Lawrence open the door of the apartment on the first floor and board the carriage waiting for her at the door.

The young detective walked to the door and stood on the stone steps of No. 6 Saint Teresa Square. He watched the private carriage, under the gloomy sky, circle the streets of the square for half a week and then go away. He was worried about what might happen next. Things are very worrying.

It seems like it’s going to rain in the dreary city of Tobesk in summer.