"It was the rule set by the old Duke. He said when he was still alive that the Rohan Palace has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. Its opening is always associated with extravagant life. Such a palace has never been opened again. Necessity, always being covered in dust is its best state.
"After the old Duke passed away, our Duke has been abiding by this rule until today."
"That's very well said," Hesta said softly, "Then I'll go around it and have a look, okay?"
"Then...of course it's ok, I'll accompany you."
The Palace of Rohan looked more majestic at night than during the day. Hesta stretched out her hand and gently touched the cold stone. She raised her head and saw many slender strips of rust on some high metal window carvings shed by the long rain erosion. Stains, like dark blood and tears.
Hesta walked half a circle around the Rohan Palace, and was quickly attracted by the shrub maze and farm not far away. The manservant took advantage of the situation and told many details about the flowers and plants here.
During this period, Hestad never asked anything about the Palace of Rohan. She looked like a tourist who had just arrived, and was very interested in everything here.
When coming out of the farm, a mountain-like black figure suddenly stood up from the darkness. The male servant jumped up in fright. He took a closer look before taking a breath, "...it turned out to be Mr. Shepherd... I was scared to death."
Calvin was wearing a raincoat. He was holding an earth picker in his left hand and a bulb with soil in his right hand. He was obviously doing farm work.
"You go back." Hesta said to the valet, "I am walking around here alone."
"...Okay." The manservant nodded and retreated, but did not go far.
"Is it easy to talk?" Hesta asked.
"It's convenient, just wait for me."
Calvin ran and sent the ball to the tool shed not far away. He took off his raincoat before returning. Hesta helped him hold the water pipe, and he quickly washed away the wet mud on his hands.
"How will you be here?"
"Victoria and the others need a mercury needle who is familiar with Tan Yi to cooperate in protecting the safety of Villefort and Danglars. I came here after seeing the recruitment information."
Hesta frowned slightly: "This operation against the 'Assassin' should be considered a 'high-risk operation'. I remember that you have never accepted a mission of this level before."
"I actually don't care, it's Sean who always stops me," Calvin replied, "He doesn't want me to take risks."
"Didn't he stop him this time?"
Calvin laughed, "He stopped him and I did mine. Besides, this case doesn't seem as dangerous as other high-risk tasks."
"...You should listen to what Sean said." Hesta said calmly, "Didn't you see Zoe from Team Victoria? I heard that the assassin almost killed her last time."
"Stop talking about me, He-Youleka, I should congratulate you," Calvin said with a smile, "I didn't know you had been doing such dangerous things all these years. No wonder I can't see you in person." .”
"Don't change the subject -"
"Karl?"
A gentle female voice came from behind the two of them. Hesta turned around and saw a thin woman standing on the stone tiles in the garden in the distance.
The man was wearing a thick but light velvet cloak, and Hestad couldn't see the woman's face clearly in the night.
"Don't come over here, madam." Calvin shouted with honorifics, "I turned over the soil, but I haven't finished cleaning it yet. The road is muddy."
The woman lifted up her gray velvet cloak, lowered her head, and walked down the steps carefully.
Under the dim light, Hesta saw her long, light golden hair and gentle eyebrows. She looked so gentle, even the wrinkles around her eyes seemed to be smiling, but her gentle eyes seemed like they were fresh. cried.
This sheep-like attitude made Hesta feel dazed for a moment. Gu Jue
The woman looked at Hesta, "Who is this...?"
"It's my colleague, Eureka." Calvin replied, "She just arrived here this afternoon and will work with us to protect the Duke's safety."
The woman smiled sadly at Hesta and bowed gently, "I'll help you."
Hesta came back to her senses. She had already guessed the identity of the person in front of her, but she still whispered, "Who are you?"
"This is the Duchess——"
"Please call me Alvira."
Alvira stretched out her hand to Hesta, and Hesta held it after a moment of silence.
"You... look very haggard." Hesta said softly.
"I've been out too much these past two days and I'm a little tired." Alvira replied warmly, "You seem to be injured? Is it important?"
"It doesn't matter, they are just minor injuries."
Alvira nodded. Just as she was about to withdraw her hand, Hesta suddenly exerted force and pinched her four fingers firmly.
Alvira looked at Hesta with some confusion. This change made her unexpected: "Ms. Eureka...?"
"How do you know the name of 'Shepherd'?" Hesta stared into Alvira's eyes, and then she looked at Calvin, "Have you known each other before?"
Calvin spoke quickly and roughly recounted what happened in the Clark Commercial Street area.
"At that time, Sean called my name, and I called Sean's, so I didn't hide it from her." Calvin explained, "Although this is against the rules, but-"
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault," Alvira said sincerely, "I shouldn't call out the name of the mercury needle in public. I know that this may bring you some unnecessary dangers... It's just that I didn't watch it just now. Until you are here too..."
"Not again, Duchess," Hesta let go of her hand, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Alvira shook her head solemnly, and looked at Hesta: "Please don't say that. I can see that you are a careful and rigorous person. I am very grateful to have a mercury needle like you here."
Hesta suddenly thought of something: "Is Sean here too?"
"Yes." Calvin replied.
Hesta held her breath and carefully felt the movement around her. Suddenly, she looked to the west of the farm, and there was a rustling sound coming from the shadowy bushes almost at the same time - something was scurrying away. go.
Hesta let out a slight gasp.
"It looks like it's going to rain again." Alvira looked at the sky, "Shall we go back?"
The three of them returned along the original path.
Calvin and Alvira walked in front, and Hesta followed behind. She listened to the two people discussing some flower bulbs in the garden. Calvin suggested that all those plants be moved under the deciduous trees in the garden. This way, their dormant period will be better next summer.
Alvira listened attentively and asked a question or two from time to time. Her voice was very soft. She always looked into the eyes of the person in front of her when she spoke. Every time she smiled, she unconsciously raised her hand to cover her chin.
From the first moment he saw the duchess, Calvin could not take his eyes off her.
The same goes for Hesta now.
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