"Thank you."
Ed took the teacup with the saucer respectfully and took a gentle sip.
Since he was visiting as an agent of the Divine Bureau, it was unlikely that the other party would poison the tea. As for the so-called "truth serum" or other hypnotic drugs, having the secret keeper program makes you extremely resistant to hypnosis and mind control.
If you don't drink at this time, it will make people feel like there is something wrong in their heart.
"Did Mr. Waikolo hire a carriage?" asked Mr. Brandon in a nonchalant tone.
"Of course, it's perfect to come here by carriage. The distance is moderate, the fare can be reimbursed, and most importantly, you can support Lord Brandon's business."
"Where there..." Brandon smiled and said, "There happen to be a few good ownerless horses left in the humble house. If Mr. Waikolo doesn't mind it, I will let Lawn take you to the stables later to pick one out. Let’s do this as a greeting.”
"Don't bother. Even if I take it back, I won't have anywhere to raise it. What's more, I'm afraid I won't even be able to pay for the foal for the good horse raised by the Oakland family."
"Raising a horse is not as difficult as you think. Rather than providing enough fodder, it is more important to give it sufficient and free space to move around, otherwise the horse will easily become weak and sick..."
Brandon lowered his head and took a sip of the tea in the cup, and continued:
"I did give Floyd some financial support, but I never interfered in the internal affairs of the carriage rental company."
"But as long as you are willing, you can still trace something, right?" Ed asked.
"Of course, I have sent people to check his account books and several of his insiders. Freud did initially want to use the esoteric religion as a disguise to interfere with the operations of the Doyle Underground Railroad Company... but it was just to create a conspiracy. Two small cases of ghoul activity only affected the reputation of the pneumatic subway, and a mass casualty case like this was also not what he expected."
"I understand what you mean, Floyd was tricked by someone else, right?"
Ed put down the teacup with a fake smile and suddenly sat up straight:
"Then the killing of the agents of the Bureau of Divine Investigation was also used by others? Was the attempt to kill people and silence also used by others?"
"No, I didn't mean that. Freud did deserve to die, and he wanted to use a bigger mistake to cover up his mistake. Even if we have business dealings, I cannot allow such behavior."
After saying that, Brandon Oakland waved to the butler Lawn:
"Please believe that our interests are always consistent with the Divine Bureau, that is, the stability and security of Silvermist City. Please take a look -"
The butler Lawn handed over a folder. Ed took it and opened it, and there were three character files inside, including detailed character information. He opened the file and recited briefly in his mind:
"Jackal" Huo Fender, a Level 2 Extraordinary, a native of Silvermist City, has a ferocious face and a scar on the left cheek that reaches the bridge of his nose. Some people claim to have seen him transform into a wolf, but there is no conclusive evidence...
"Wild Boar" El, a second-level Extraordinary, was born in the Principality of Hundred Flowers. His face is bloated and red, and his body is fat. He is good at using blunt weapons and firearms. He has not mastered the secret text...
"Mouse" Fitz, a Level 2 Extraordinary, is of unknown origin, short in stature, and has herpes on his face. He was once the backbone of the woodcutter and fishermen gang, but later rebelled due to unknown reasons. He is good at using the "puppet" secret text to control the rats...
The rats...could it be the "Rat King" he met on the rat trail that day?
Ed remembers clearly that the dream catcher, the faceless iron coin, and the ancient book that can be connected to Catalina's diary were obtained from the ancient scroll in the hands of the Rat King.
Is it possible that there is a connection between these two things?
"This is the three-person bounty hunter gang hired by Floyd at the time. I hope it can help with the case."
After getting the clue, Ed felt like there were so many thoughts in his mind that he couldn't stay any longer. He closed the folder, stood up with his cane and said:
"In this case, I won't bother you anymore. The Bureau of Investigation is still waiting for me to take the files back -"
boom--
There was a soft sound, and the door to the living room was closed from the outside.
"Why should Mr. Waikolo leave in a hurry?" Brandon's weak voice was a bit harsh at the moment, "Now that we've finished talking about business matters, let's talk about personal matters."
Ed looked around, and the butler Lawn was only seven steps away from him. Although he can reach Mr. Brandon, who has disabled legs, with a desperate effort, it is not yet time for the battle to be over.
"Then please speak." He had no choice but to sit down again and said.
"I heard that Mr. Waikolo has a legendary experience of coming back from the dead. This is somewhat similar to Catalina: Catalina suffered from crystal malignancy since she was a child, and she has miraculously recovered recently. It is similar to Waikolo. Mr. Luo's experience only differed by a few weeks..."
"..." Ed couldn't help but tighten his cane, not knowing what Brandon was going to say next.
"After recovering, Catalina liked to walk around. Someone saw her in the attic restaurant. There was also a young man of medium height sitting opposite with a silver cane in his hand. Is this true?"
"Yes." The other party said it in such detail that he had no room to deny it.
"At her birthday party, another person appeared wearing the armor of His Majesty Richard in his early years. You originally attended the party, but there was no trace of you at the scene."
"..."
This matter does have something to do with him, but he is not the one in the armor...
"Shortly after that, my butler discovered the armor on the treehouse in the courtyard."
tree house? He felt a buzzing in his head. Although the most dangerous place is the safest place, this is too dangerous...
Can't Katarina find a better place to hide her armor?
"...I think we should be more frank and tell the truth, Mr. Edgar Waikolo."
After hearing this, Ed couldn't help but quietly touch the pocket at the waist of his vest. There was the seal ring of the Holian family, which he used as a last resort to save his life.
"You like Catalina, right?"
ah? !
Ed's eyes widened and he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Where are all these...
It's true that he and Catalina have a good relationship, but the two of them obviously don't have that kind of relationship.
Mr. Brandon didn't seem surprised by Ed's reaction:
"It's nothing. I have experienced the same age as you. If Catalina's crystal malignancy has not been cured, and if the Holian family has not extended an olive branch, I might really comply with Catalina's wishes."
"But right now, she has the interests of the entire family on her shoulders. I know this doesn't sound fair, and I hope you can understand. Catalina must marry Prince Edward."
"I……"
