A knight who knows Dragonese, to the point where he mainly uses Dragonese during critical stages of his growth … It's no wonder Psychological Alchemy wishes to obtain the notebook he left behind … Audrey came to a realization as she reined in her thoughts. She happily and seriously discussed the grammatical problems with Michel Deuth.
Soon, they ended their discussion of the notebook as Michel began introducing the subsequent collections.
Time ticked by as the tour gradually came to an end. Audrey had originally planned on raising the request to buy it the next time, so as to make the matter appear unclear, but the friendly atmosphere and the natural foreshadowing made her acutely sense that this was an opportunity. Hence, with the powers of Lie, she blushed in embarrassment.
"Mr. Deuth, the Sauron royal family helmet that originated from the White Rose War is a very good item to commemorate my ancestors. Pardon me for asking, but can I buy it from you? There's also the notebook from the Twenty Year War. As I'm very impressed with the knights who defended Sonia Island, I similarly wish to have it.
"I know this isn't a polite request, but I hope you can understand my feelings. Of course, you have the right to reject it."
Her eyes darted around as she dodged his gaze. She was doing it on purpose, making herself appear timid and pitiful.
Michel instantly subconsciously moved her gaze away as she said with a gentle voice, "I'm a collector.
"I'm a collector. I won't sell my collection."
His tone and choice of words aren't firm enough … The information I've gathered indicates that he's a gentleman who places great importance on his reputation. Directly using money to buy his collection is probably something he can't accept … The Psychological Alchemy didn't get someone else to complete this mission. On the one hand, it's to accumulate contribution points for me, and on the other hand, it's likely because of Mr. Associate Professor's attitude towards this matter … I have to use a different method … Before Audrey came here, she had already carefully formulated a different plan based on the information she had gathered.
After some thought, she diverted the topic and asked, "Mr. Deuth, I heard that you are seeking to establish an antiquity research institute within Stoen University?"
"Yes, that's my goal for the past few years." Michel looked at Audrey again and answered frankly.
Audrey smiled faintly and said,
"I'm very interested in this field of research, and I respect you very much. I hope to see you achieve your dream.
"Oh, I wish to donate 1,000 pounds in cash to Stoen University and your college, as well as 2,000 acres of land nearby, as well as a rather profitable manor. I want to establish a foundation for the collection and preservation of antiquities. I know that this isn't enough, but I will lobby the ladies and gentlemen I know to make a certain contribution. (Note 1)
"Mr. Deuth, you are the most professional antique collector and researcher I know. Are you willing to be the person-in-charge of this charity fund?"
Two thousand acres of land near the university is worth about 6,000 pounds. Adding the manor and cash, Miss Audrey has donated nearly 10,000 pounds … With such a charity foundation for the collection and preservation of antiques, the difficulty of applying for my research institute will be reduced to a minimum … Michel fell silent for a few seconds before revealing a sincere smile and bowing solemnly.
"Honorable Miss, I'm touched by the importance you place on academics. Its brilliance is comparable to your beauty and upbringing. I believe I have no reason to reject your invitation.
"I've already copied the notebook's contents. I'll send it and the helmet to your mansion tonight. This is a gift from a sincere friend."
Success! Audrey was delighted, wishing to praise herself. However, she maintained a reserved expression and didn't do anything rude.
"It's my honor," she said sincerely.
Although the two collectibles were definitely not worth 10,000 pounds, she wouldn't suffer any losses from it.
In her plans, this proposal contained three goals and three rewards!
The first goal was naturally to obtain the items and complete the commission, allowing her to successfully obtain the Hypnotist potion formula from Psychological Alchemy.
The second goal was to raise her reputation, status, and image by donating to research and preserving ancient objects. This was something most nobles and tycoons did. Even without today's donation, Audrey would still donate 3,000 pounds or more to various charitable organizations every year. Therefore, she believed that her father, Earl Hall, wouldn't stop her from doing something similar with the small amount of property under her name.
The third goal was to establish a foundation that focused on the collection and preservation of antiques. It was easy for her to come into contact with valuable historical information and mysterious items. Audrey didn't need to appear personally. Just by sitting at home, she could obtain items that could be of help to her. It was equivalent to using 10,000 pounds to leverage more funds and establish her own "faction."
Of course, if Michel Deuth didn't accept the exchange, she had other plans. The Hall family was in the Kingdom's Higher Education Commission, as well as the noble friends she knew. As long as the associate professor had the corresponding needs, she would definitely be able to find a way to satisfy him.
However, Audrey didn't like such a method. She found it dishonorable, as though it harmed the public's interests.
After discussing the matter, Audrey stayed for a while longer and chatted for about fifteen minutes, making the ending of the matter seem less abrupt.
Following that, she bade farewell and left Michel's place, taking a carriage back to the Hall family's villa in Stoen City.
At around eight in the evening, she received the Sauron royal family's helmet and the notebook from the Twenty Year War as promised.
Audrey wore a pair of white gauze gloves and sat in front of the desk with piqued interest. She placed the helmet to the side and seriously flipped through the notebook's contents.
She discovered that the records were very fragmented. The early stages were mainly about how the knight stationed at Ancient Elven Island learned how to brew Sonia blood wine, how he chased the ladies around him, and how he spent his boring time. The middle and later stages of the Twenty Year War were mainly about cursing the Feysacians, grumbling about his companions, and considering how to defend his position. It ended after Sonia Island was lost for the first time.
Apart from the fact that the grammar is similar to Dragonese, there aren't many problems with it. I can't tell where the clues are hidden … Audrey frowned slightly as she closed the notebook.
She had used mysticism methods to check it, but she still didn't find anything.
This made her not wish to waste any more time. She planned on handing it over to Psychological Alchemy.
As her thoughts raced, she suddenly had a new idea.
Mr. Fool, Mr. The Hanging Man, always considers problems from different perspectives and gives suggestions. Should I learn from them?
Hmm … Thinking about it from another angle, assuming that there's nothing wrong with the notebook's contents, then what Psychological Alchemy pursues is the notebook itself?
What's so special about it? I didn't notice it just now … It belongs to a knight who's used to using Dragonese. That knight must've experienced something … Divination. Right, divination! Perhaps I can use divination to find the knight's final whereabouts or initial traces with the help of this notebook. And this might very well be related to a dragon!
Since it's a dragon, there's a high chance that it's a mind dragon. It's a representative of the Spectator pathway. The clues related to it are indeed worthy of Psychological Alchemy's attention …
Audrey, that's a good train of thought!
Audrey's eyes lit up, as though there was an obvious radiance hidden in them.
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at the golden retriever sitting beside her.
Susie glanced at her owner and barked.
"Audrey, do you want me to praise you?"
"No, there's no need …" Audrey turned her head back in shame.
Then, she discovered an important problem. She didn't know how to divine, or it could be said that the accuracy of the revelations she received from divination was very low!
There's no way to verify it … No, I can still seek help from Mr. Fool! A secret deed ritual? This seems like it can only be used on me and not on external objects … Artificial sleepwalking? It's similar to a secret deed ritual, so it won't work either … Sacrificing it to Mr. Fool and letting "Him" help with divination before bestowing it to me. No, that won't do. That's not respectful enough. "He" isn't my father or teacher, but a true deity. Using such a method is too casual and a little blasphemous … Audrey's train of thought gradually developed from Mr. Fool to divination.
Although she wasn't very good at divination, she still had a certain understanding of the corresponding mysticism knowledge. She quickly locked onto a particular type of divination method.
That was to use a certain ritual to request a third party's power, to request an unknown, mysterious existence to give an answer. The most typical example of such a method was magic mirror divination!
Yes … It's indeed very dangerous, but the danger lies in the fact that the person I'm praying to might be filled with malice or that mere contact will cause me to break down. As for me, I don't have such worries at all. I'm making a request to Mr. Fool! "Audrey blinked and repressed the excitement in her heart.
She turned her head to the golden retriever and said, "Susie, guard the door. I'm going to use mysticism methods to check this notebook."
"Didn't you just use it?" Susie asked in puzzlement.
She's getting harder and harder to fool … Audrey's eyes darted around slightly as she said frankly,
"I plan on trying magic mirror divination.
"Don't worry. I have a safe target to request it from."
"Alright." Susie confirmed that Audrey was telling the truth.
It took a few steps before turning around and exhorting her.
"Audrey, you have to be careful of being possessed by the projection of a mysterious existence."
"I know," Audrey replied without the slightest worry.
From her point of view, if Mr. Fool really wanted to harm her, he would have had countless opportunities. There was no need to wait until now.
After Susie opened and closed the door, Audrey sat in front of the desk and recited Mr. Fool's honorific name to request for the use of magic mirror divination.
After a while, Klein, who was on the Future, entered the washroom and went above the gray fog. He heard Miss Justice's prayer.
That's possible? That's right. As a mysterious and unknown existence, I can indeed act as a third party in magic mirror divination … Klein gave a "yes" answer in amusement.
Audrey immediately picked up the notebook, sat in front of the dressing table, and lit a candle in front of the mirror.
Note 1: Acres in this book refer to acres. In the mid- to late-Victorian era, land in the suburbs was about 100 to 130 pounds per acre, which translates to 2 pounds 10 shillings to 3 pounds 5 shillings per acre. Well, except for the London suburbs. Of course, this isn't necessarily accurate. I calculated it by deducting the cost of building a house from the total cost of buying land and building a house.
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