Whispering Verse

After the darts game, the two princesses planned to return to the mansion at Lakeview Manor to rest. Shade walked with them, and then "happened" to meet Dorothy in the banquet hall on the first floor.

The blond writer lady is not alone, she is surrounded by her writer friends. Shade knew most of them, except for the southern-looking gentleman. On the contrary, Princess Margaret knew that gentleman.

He looked about thirty years old, with black hair tied into a short braid on the back of his head, a pair of gold glasses, and two beautiful beards.

This image can be called a typical "artist".

"This is Sir Lyking Prishay, whose grandmother and my grandmother were twins."

Princess Margaret introduced to Lesia that Mr. Prisha circled his right hand back and forth in the air twice, then bent down and pressed his right hand on his left shoulder:

"Good evening, Her Royal Highness Lesia Cavendish."

"Legens Prisha?"

Shade was stunned and immediately realized:

"The Guiding Moon?"

This is the one who possesses the core spiritual rune of "Guiding Moon", the correspondence magician from Serkeses Higher Medical School.

Although Shade was with the princesses, because there were actually many people around them, Lesia did not suddenly introduce Shade's identity. Although he did not shake hands with this gentleman, Shade roughly judged that the other person should be a five-ring warlock.

"Very good, my first contact tonight. When I get back, contact Miss Danister and ask her to give me the alchemy items for collecting auras. Wait until the next time we meet in other salons or parties, and find a way to make him reveal his life ring."

Shade thought silently. Mr. Prisha looked at Shade as if he was aware of it, only to find that the young knight was lowering his head and teasing the cat.

Sir Prisha was a well-known poet in Kasenlik. At the banquet, he met the Kasenlik writer Miss Eva Swift (Chapter 497) who was living in Tobesk, and then passed by this lady. introduction, and got together with Dorothy and local Tobesk writers.

Although this is not a literary salon, neither princess would mind chatting with these famous writers and poets. The group of people sat on the sofa by the window in the grand banquet hall on the first floor. Everyone was surrounding the two princesses, who were the protagonists here.

Taking advantage of the time, Shade introduced his identity to Sir Prisha, and established an initial connection.

At this time, Princess Margaret has already caused a topic, talking about the recently popular detective novel "Hamilton Detective Stories". She already knew that Shade was the prototype of the story, but only then did she know that the writer was Shade's female companion, and she couldn't help but sigh:

"This is really a wonderful combination. Miss Louisa, I think the Hamilton Knight should have provided you with a lot of inspiration, right?"

"Yes."

Dorothy nodded and praised:

"Shad is a well-known detective in Tobesk. He has no record of failed missions so far."

"No, no, I'm not much of a detective."

Shade showed modesty at the right time, and Dorothy's friend, essayist Professor Mulder Goethe immediately praised:

"Some time ago, I accompanied a friend to attend a funeral in the public cemetery in the East District. I heard about Detective Hamilton from the church and solved the case of "The Missing Third Gold Coin". He is really amazing."

Professor Goethe was not only a university professor, but also employed as a literature and grammar lecturer for the royal family at the Jodl Palace, so his praise carried great weight.

Princess Margaret curiously inquired about the detective incident, and Dorothy told her "adapted" story. After removing Shade's channeling, her reasoning for this story was added.

The gold coins in the mouth of the dead body, the morgue where no one should have entered, and the father who voluntarily insulted the body for the sake of his children, these plots made people exclaim again and again. Although the life of aristocrats is rich, it is mostly boring. Such exciting stories interest everyone. Even Princess Margaret, a ring magician, praised:

"A detective story can indeed be regarded as a chivalric legend that takes place in the city."

The most famous game at the banquet, besides Rhodes, is "Riddle". After Dorothy finished telling her story, people suggested riddles to pass the time. Lesia's sister Mona Asberg happened to be here, so she hosted the game.

This is not a game that the manor originally prepared, so there are no specific rules. Everyone can take turns telling their own riddles, and then everyone guesses them together. If they are guessed correctly, it is the next person's turn. If three riddles that are not guessed are said in a row, it is considered a victory. Mrs. Ge offered a bottle of red wine as a prize.

"Then I'll go first."

Lesia said, glanced at Shade to prepare him, and then said:

"Shut your mouth and you speak my name; if you can speak my name with words, I am no longer me."

"Your Highness, is it tongue?"

Mr. Myles Garoff, the poet famous for "Falling Leaves," raised his hand and asked.

"no."

Lesia smiled and shook her head, so Shade said:

"It's silence. If you don't speak, it's silence. If you speak silence, it's no longer silence."

Lecia and Shade mentioned this riddle, so Shade answered it so quickly.

"Yes, you guessed it, knight."

She shook her head regretfully, and then motioned to Princess Margaret to continue telling the riddle. The princess of the Anjou family thought for a while:

"A gust of wind, a boat, and a crew of six rowing together."

This time Shade didn't think of it immediately, but Mr. Prisha raised his hand and said:

"Six-hole flute, I'm good at this."

"Yes."

Princess Margaret smiled and nodded, and people clapped in appreciation.

The princess motioned for Dorothy to continue. The blonde writer knew what Shade wanted to do at the banquet, so she said:

"I can't think of a good riddle for the moment. Why don't you let Mr. Detective come first?"

"OK."

So Princess Margaret looked at Shade again. She had a very good impression of Shade and wanted to know what kind of riddles Shade could tell:

"Mr. Hamilton, the detective's riddle should be interesting, right?"

Everyone else also looked at Shade. Because of the detective story topic introduced by Dorothy, Shade was currently the man who talked to the two princesses the most. Although others had no objections to this, they were always unwilling to admit defeat, so they were all ready to "challenge" the detective.

Shade thought for a while. Although he didn't mean to show off, for tonight's task, he still came up with a very classic riddle:

"Four legs in the morning."

Lifting the cat in her arms slightly upward, Xiao Mia moved her four little paws cooperatively. The ladies around her all laughed. This cat was indeed very attractive.

"Two legs at noon, just like us."

Shade made a dramatic pause, then smiled and said:

"At night, there are three legs. What are they, please?"

No one spoke immediately, but thought carefully. Only little Mia, who was held by Shade, was squirming restlessly, not used to such crowded situations.

"Is this some kind of magical creature?"

Lecia asked curiously after a long time. She didn't know in advance what kind of riddle Shade would tell.

"It's biological, but not magical."

Shade smiled and said:

"At least it's not more magical than my cat. The answer is simple."

"Oh, Mr. Hamilton, are you really sure this is a normal creature? It is not something in a legendary story? I read in ancient documents that people living in the dense forest have the ability to transform into animals."

Professor Goethe confirmed, Shade nodded:

"I'm sure. So, can anyone give me the answer?"

He looked around at the people around him. Lesia shook her head slightly, Princess Margaret was still thinking, Mr. Priscia shook his head with a smile, and Dorothy said regretfully:

"Knight, you can tell me your answer."

"Answer is a human being. He crawls on four legs when he is a child, walks upright on two legs as an adult, and walks with a cane in his old age."

After hearing Xia De's explanation, people gradually understood.

"Oh, that's really good!"

Princess Margaret said even faster than Lesia, and the compliment was very sincere. Although she only played a few small games at the banquet, she had a preliminary understanding of what the handsome young man in front of her relied on to win the favor of the duchess.

"please continue."

Princess Margaret said again, and Shade thought for a while:

"Your Highness, the next question is probably not a riddle, but I think it is still interesting. This question is only for you to answer, and it can only be answered once. Are you willing to accept the challenge?"

Princess Margaret blinked:

"certainly."

So Shade hugged his cat and said:

"First of all, say three times with me: rat rat rat."

"Meow?"

Before Princess Margaret could speak, little Mia screamed first, making everyone around her smile.

"Okay, rat rat rat."

Princess Margaret said in a very good mood.

"What are cats most afraid of?"

Shade asked again, and the princess almost blurted out:

"mouse."

After finishing speaking, he blinked, then covered his mouth and laughed to himself.

People around her tried their best not to laugh, lest they be misunderstood as laughing at the princess.

Lecia said to Shade quite angrily:

"Knight, this is so rude."

"Yes, this is not really a riddle, it's just a little joke. Can I tell you another one, please?"

"No, no, it's okay, that's funny, I did get the answer wrong."

Princess Margaret smiled and shook her head. The atmosphere of the wedding banquet was very lively at the moment. She did not feel offended. Instead, she felt that such a banquet was interesting:

"Then Hamilton of Rejed, please continue with the third riddle. I still want to challenge you."

She thought for a while and then said:

"Let's add some conditions. If I still lose, you can choose an accessory from me. But if I win, you can lend me this cute pet cat in your arms for three days."

Although she was not angry, she was obviously aroused to be competitive and very confident in herself. She thought she had seen through Shade's tricks.

Of course, Margaret Anjou also really became interested in Shade's cat.

"Meow?"

Little Mia lay on Shade's lap and screamed softly, probably unable to understand what was happening.

"This is not okay, Your Highness. It's not that I want to reject you. But this cat is not mine, it is the client's cat."

Shade hurriedly refused.

[You finally remembered this. 】

"I always remember that no matter what, I can't bet on little Mia."

He said quickly in his mind.

"The client's cat? It doesn't matter. I think your client will also understand."

The princess urged with a smile on her face:

"Knight, please start. But if I really get the answer right, I think this cat can get the best treatment at my place."