After dinner, a satiated Klein leisurely sat on the sofa in the living room. He used a knife to cut open the letter his tutor had sent.
At that moment, Melissa was sitting at the dining table. Under the light of the gas lamp, she was working hard on the exercises in her book. Baansen was curled up on the sofa, reading "Elementary Accounting Course."
After opening the three-page letter, Klein read it with anticipation and fear.
"… I'm very happy to receive your letter. It makes me miss my life over the past few years. Unfortunately, Welch and Naya have left us forever …"
"I attended their funerals and felt their parents' immense sorrow. These were two young people who should have had a glorious future …"
"Fate is always unpredictable. No one knows what will befall us the next moment. The older I get, the more things I've seen, and the more I feel the fragility and helplessness of being human."
"… As for the historical information on the main peak of the Hornacis mountain range that you mentioned, I remember that the archaeologist, Mr. John Joseph, once published a monograph detailing his experiences on the main peak of the Hornacis mountain range. He discovered a few ancient buildings that were more than a thousand years old."
"What makes every historian and archaeologist feel ashamed is that we lack the means to accurately determine the age. We can only make a rough judgment based on the architectural style, the characteristics of the murals, and a small number of recognizable words."
"It's hard to believe that there would be a human settlement on such a high mountain. Mr. Joseph has sufficient evidence to prove that those humans developed a civilization of their own, a unique civilization. It's difficult to describe the details in the letter. I suggest that you try to borrow that monograph from the Deweyville Library. Believe me, the library donated by Sir Deweyville has more books than the one set up by the city government. "
"The monograph is called" Research on the Ancient Ruins of the Hornacis Mountain Range. "It was published by the Rouen Publishing House."
"In addition, there are some papers that mentioned the relevant situation. They were published in journals such as' New Archaeology 'and' Archaeology Review '. The specific title and issue number are …"
…
Klein read it word by word, repeating the names of the monograph and the thesis that his mentor had mentioned several times in his mind.
Then, he took out a piece of paper, found a pen, and expressed his gratitude in writing.
"Melissa, help me mail this letter tomorrow. Here's the postage." Klein placed the sealed letter and the extra postage beside his sister's book.
Melissa glanced at it, pursed her lips and said, "Yes.
"Klein, the postage doesn't need that much."
"Yes, the postage doesn't need that much, but girls need a certain amount of pocket money," Klein replied with a smile. "I think Selena should have told you this."
Seeing that Melissa was still a little resistant, he quickly added,
"It can help you buy the materials you want and the tools you want."
"Tools …" Melissa repeated in a low voice. She looked at the book and nodded slightly. "Okay."
The corners of Klein's mouth curled up as he walked briskly back to the sofa.
"Excellent persuasion. You accurately found Melissa's weakness." Baansen gave a thumbs up and laughed with a suppressed voice.
Klein cleared his throat and replied in all seriousness, "That's right.
"Then, how should I persuade you? The focus of your self-study should be on grammar and classical literature. Of course, basic mathematics and logic are equally important. "
According to the curriculum of public schools and grammar schools, as well as the content of the university entrance exam, Klein could almost grasp the general direction of the yet to be born "civil servant exam."
Baansen touched his hairline and laughed self-deprecatingly.
"In front of those books, I feel like a curly-haired baboon."
"But they are indeed useful," Klein said with a firm smile.
At this moment, Melissa put down her pen, stood up, and walked over to the sofa.
She walked to the sofa and said, "Baansen, Klein, this Sunday is Selena's birthday. She and her parents want to invite us to a banquet. Are you free?"
"I shouldn't have a problem," Klein said after some thought.
He could also get to know his sister's friends. Otherwise, if anything happened to Melissa in the future, he would have no one to ask!
"Me too." Baansen combed his hair with his fingers and said, "It looks like we have to consider Miss Selena's birthday present."
Klein smiled and said, "Let's leave this matter to Melissa.
"Let's leave this to Melissa. She knows Miss Selina better than we do. What we need to do is what a gentleman should do: pay."
"This is the first time I've heard someone describe slacking in such a pleasant way." Baansen shook his head and chuckled.
Klein replied with a smile.
"This is the use of grammar and classical literature."
"…" Baansen didn't expect the topic to circle back to him. He was momentarily at a loss for words.
…
The next day, Klein wore his cheap formal attire and held his black silver-inlaid cane. He climbed up the stairs and came to the entrance of the Blackthorn Security Company. His tuxedo had been sent to the hat shop to be mended.
Klein was just about to greet Roshan when he saw Captain Dunn walk out from behind the partition.
"Good morning, Klein. Did you sleep well last night?" Dunn asked with concern.
Klein answered truthfully, "Better than I imagined.
I didn't have any nightmares. It's just that I still feel a little heavy and nauseous when I recall it. "
"Very good. I can rest assured now." Dunn smiled and nodded.
After chatting about the weather, he took the initiative to mention, "The Holy Cathedral has already replied to my telegram.
"The Holy Cathedral has already replied to my telegram. They're getting Aiur and Lorotta to immediately send Sealed Artifact 2-049 and the Antigonus family's notebook to Backlund. They've also sent another Nighthawk to take the steam locomotive yesterday afternoon to help."
"I believe they have already set off."
They've already set off? Does that mean that I've completely escaped the shadow of the Antigonus family's notebook? Klein was taken aback. He felt surreal, as though he was dreaming.
This is much easier than I imagined …
There shouldn't be any follow-up, right?
"May the Goddess bless them. May their journey be smooth." After a few seconds, Klein drew a crimson moon symbol on his chest.
Dunn wore his hat and pointed outside the door.
"I have to patrol Raphael Cemetery. Heh, I forgot something. Leonard and the police have some results in their investigation of the members of the Secret Order. They found the carriage driver who drove them and confirmed their temporary residence in Tingen City. However, they were rather cautious and didn't leave behind any valuable clues."
"As expected of an ancient secret organization," Klein echoed wistfully.
Dunn nodded and turned to walk to the door.
Three seconds later, he stopped and turned his head back.
"Also, the Holy Cathedral might need another two to three days to reply to your application to become an official member. Heh heh, this is under the jurisdiction of a different department compared to the Antigonus family's notebook. The efficiency won't be the same."
"I understand," Klein replied sincerely.
At the same time, he silently added one more thing for the Captain.
Remember to submit the reimbursement application today!
As he watched Dunn leave, Klein heard the brown-haired girl, Roshan's surprised voice.
"Goddess, Klein, are you going to become an official member? I remember that you joined us less than a month ago! "
Klein smiled.
"After I consumed the Seer potion, this was something that was bound to happen."
"That makes sense …" Roshan was stunned for a few seconds before she suddenly sighed. "I was still praying that you would finish your mysticism lessons as soon as possible and join the roster of the armory. In the end … Goddess, I have to be on duty every two days. I'm not a Sleepless! My skin, my condition. Goddess, save me! "
"Shouldn't you be used to this kind of life? Before I joined, it was always you, Bright, and Old Neil taking turns, right? "Klein asked, puzzled.
Roshan shook her head with a sorrowful expression.
"No, there were four in the past, and even earlier, there were five. Unfortunately, Kenley chose to become a Sleepless. Viola didn't renew her contract last month and joined the Hoynol Machinery Company. She's a girl with great talent in manufacturing, but she lacks opportunities and money. Five years of being a civilian worker has given her enough experience."
Upon saying that, Roshan suddenly glanced at Klein and covered her mouth as she laughed.
"I've thought of a good idea. Klein, get married as soon as possible. Then, you can accidentally expose the secret of being a Beyonder to her. This is a very minor leak, and there won't be any severe punishment. After all, no one can hide it from someone who sleeps in the same bed for long. When the time comes, you can introduce her to us and make her a civilian worker! A perfect plan! "
The corners of Klein's mouth twitched.
"Miss Roshan, you can also find a husband as soon as possible. That should be easier. I believe you have the means to leak the secret to him."
When Roshan heard that, her eyes widened and her mouth gaped.
"How can I do that? Marriage is a very serious matter. It requires careful observation, careful selection, and a certain period of time to verify it. "
That's not what you said just now … Klein didn't reason with Miss Roshan. After exchanging a few pleasantries with her, he bade farewell and went underground.
When he arrived at the armory, he saw Old Neil fiddling with the hand-ground coffee. Hence, he sat down and waited patiently.
"You should be an official member soon, right?" Old Neil asked casually as he filtered the information.
"Captain said that it will take another two to three days, and I'm not sure if the Holy Cathedral will approve it," Klein answered frankly.
"Heh." Old Neil laughed. "The Holy Cathedral will not object to such matters, especially when you have already become a Beyonder."
Upon saying that, he turned his head and looked at Klein with a chuckle.
"You have to be mentally prepared. Every official member of the Nighthawks has to go through a ritual, and that is to independently complete a mission. Of course, Dunn will definitely choose the easiest and simplest mission for a rookie. Furthermore, you are a support-type Seer."
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