"Although our Sunshine Circus is not a large troupe, it has developed rapidly in the past three years since its establishment and already has 50 members..."
With people coming and going backstage, Levine Berger led the way while introducing in an orderly manner: "The national tour is expected to last for a year. It is still very hard to follow the railway and stop in major cities in the Kingdom... .”
Mavie held Yunia, and Yunia held the little bear, and shuttled through the utility room. The aisle was very narrow, with scattered hay and wooden boxes on both sides. If someone came from the opposite side, they would have to step aside to pass.
"I'm sorry, because I just arrived today and there is a performance tonight. I haven't had time to clean up yet. The backstage is a bit messy. Please forgive me... Our rest area is in front!" Levine Berger pointed to the front and said. .
Looking in the direction he pointed, Ma Wei found that it was just a simple cubicle hidden in the corner of the tent, surrounded by several long wooden boards. On the table inside were wooden combs, mirrors, and iris roots. Fragranced powder, cream, charcoal and red rouge, costumes hung in twos and threes on the inside of the board, and several women wearing white petticoats were washing the makeup off their faces with water.
"Captain!!!"
Suddenly there was a loud roar from behind. A woman wearing a men's suit and trousers gritted her teeth, raised her thin eyebrows, and rushed towards Ma Wei and the others angrily: "Captain! How can you let outsiders into the backstage without permission?" !”
Levine Berger buttoned his ears and said calmly: "Tiffany, don't be so grumpy. Let me introduce you. This is Diloch Holmes, the famous detective in the capital. These two are Ma Wei. ·Enders and his daughter, um...Mr. Mavey, what kind of job do you do?”
Ma Wei, who went out in casual clothes, replied: "I am a priest of the Church of Truth."
"Did you hear that, Tiffany? Both of them are important people with status!" Levine Berger said quickly: "It's just a tour of the backstage, it's no big deal!"
"you...."
Tiffany took a deep breath and tried to calm down: "You are amazing, you are so good..."
There were some words that she couldn't say in front of Ma Wei and Holmes, but she had already begun to curse in her heart.
Diloch Holmes?
Why is this great detective known as the Star of the Kingdom coming to New Ross City?
It must be to capture the Rose Phantom Thief!
The result was good, the Rose Phantom Thief himself was afraid that others wouldn't be able to catch him, so he opened the door and invited people in...
Who is she doing by not letting outsiders into the backstage?
All the hard work was wasted!
The key parties are still there giggling!
I get angry when I see it!
"Go get a cup of hot tea, Tiffany, and don't forget the basics of hospitality."
After sending away the sulky Tiffany, Levin walked into the lounge. As soon as he stepped through the door, a blue cat taking a nap on the board jumped down, rubbing his ankles and purring.
"Friday! I missed you so much!"
Levin picked up the blue cat, kissed it several times, and finally buried his face deeply into its arms, sucking in...
"oh..."
Amidst the pleasant moans, Levin raised his head in intoxication, closed his eyes, and said, "This taste is really good."
"..."
"..."
Everyone in the room was silent, especially Ma Wei. When Levin was sucking the cat, he saw two with his own eyes...
Hairy balls.
As big as a pebble.
"Let me introduce, his name is Friday, he is my pet cat." Levin hugged the blue cat and said, "We met on a sunny afternoon, and that day happened to be Friday, so we called it that."
"It has a very docile personality. It never bites or fights with other cats. It is very clingy. Father Mawei, you must be a cat lover too. We can communicate more when we have time."
"no problem."
Ma Wei smiled slightly: "I didn't expect you to like cats, Captain. It's really...unexpected."
"Who wouldn't like such a cute creature, right Friday?"
"Meow~"
The blue cat enjoyed the owner's touch and snored comfortably.
"Captain, here comes the tea."
Gina, who had taken off her gymnastics uniform and put on a black twill wool petticoat, put cups of steaming black tea on the table. When she lowered her head, Mawei noticed that her right shoulder was exposed. A red tattoo with a magnificent shape that looks...
Very much like a rose flower.
With a subtle frown on his brow, Ma Wei felt suspicious, but he kept his expression on the surface and pretended not to notice.
"Where's Tiffany?"
"She said she didn't want to see you."
"Forget it, don't worry about her, sit down and drink tea with me."
"...good."
Gina nodded slightly and sat on a stool nearby.
"Mr. Holmes, you must have something very important to come all the way to New Ross City."
Stroking the blue cat on his lap, Levin asked with a smile: "After all, a great detective as famous as you can be said to have a lot of things to do every day. Unless there are special circumstances, he will definitely not leave the royal capital."
"I came to New Ross City to hunt down the Rose Phantom Thief."
Without any concealment, Holmes directly stated the purpose: "Mr. Levine must have heard of him."
"Of course, of course..."
Levin nodded repeatedly: "No one in the Windsor Kingdom knows about the Rose Phantom Thief. I travel far and wide, and I have heard of this name more than once... Is he in New Rose City?"
"Yesterday morning, Baron Bill received his notice letter. Judging from the rose mark at the end of the notice letter, it must be him." Holmes said: "In the past few days, have any members of the circus been absent?"
"I won't be there." Levine shrugged: "The tour needs to determine the location in advance, so I usually arrive at the destination a few days in advance to confirm relevant matters to avoid any problems."
"You are really an honest man." Holmes smiled.
"You are also very honest." Levin also smiled.
"Miss Gina, your performance tonight was wonderful."
After seeing the tattoo, Mavi turned his attention to Gina's body.
"Thanks."
Gina smiled sweetly and seemed very happy.
"Do you like Circus Sunshine?" Ma Wei continued to ask.
"I like it. Everyone here is very friendly, just like family."
"But wouldn't your family be worried if the circus has been touring for so long?"
"I...I have no relatives anymore..." Gina lowered her head and twisted her fingers together: "The leader took me in, he is my relative."
"Gina."
Levin, who was talking to Holmes but focused on this side, suddenly said: "You must be very tired from selling tickets and performing today, right?"
"Ah...well, a little bit."
"Then go back to the hotel and rest quickly. Remember to drink a bowl of Mrs. Liesel's soup."
"knew."
Gina stood up, patted her skirt, and walked out of the lounge quickly.
"Captain Levin, it's getting late, it's time for us to say goodbye."
"Are you leaving now? Why don't you sit down for a while?"
"No, my daughter is too sleepy to open her eyes." Ma Wei said with a smile.
When Yunia, who was still very energetic, heard this, she immediately leaned against her father, her eyes half-closed, and her head moving little by little, as if she was about to fall down.
"Then let me take you out."
"Trouble."
Levine sent Ma Wei and others to the door before waving goodbye: "The circus will perform different shows every day. If you have time, please patronize it."
"must."
Mavi put on his bowler hat and grinned: "I guess we will see you again soon."
