Chapter 5 The Top Secret of the Empire
In the reception room of Brandlis Manor, the young man who was the Duke's messenger and Major William were sitting on the sofa sipping tea.
"Has the Brandless family declined to this extent? There is not a single servant in such a large manor. Even the butler who serves us tea has to come personally." The young man smiled slightly Frowning, he felt a little worried about his treatment after entering the manor.
The Brandless family can be considered a noble with a title. The family also has fiefs and manors. Logically speaking, even if there are no adults in the family, it will not decline to such a level that they can't even afford servants. degree.
Particularly, Purficott is also an accomplished alchemist, and any achievement in her hands can be cashed in in exchange for a lot of money.
So is something wrong with the Brandless family? The young man frowned and thought.
But Major William shook his head and said casually: "This is Purficott's habit. Since the tragedy happened three years ago, she dismissed all the servants, leaving only the old man. Mr. Foster, the housekeeper. "
"Ah! Although it is not incomprehensible, it is unreasonable for a nobleman to have no servants..." The young man didn't know how to describe it. He always felt that as a nobleman, he should make do with it. Face is still indispensable.
In response, Major William just raised his eyebrows and said indifferently: "And what gave you the illusion that there are no servants in this room?"
"What?" William The major's words made the young man show a surprised expression, and then he looked around cautiously. Judging from his tense body and the cane held in a sword-holding posture, he was not as frivolous as he appeared on the surface. .
But he looked around, but didn't find anything. The only thing related to the word "maid" was a beautifully made doll placed in a cabinet in the corner of the room. It was wearing A beautiful maid's dress.
This made him slightly suspicious and asked Major William: "Are you saying that that doll is your so-called 'servant'?"
"That's Po "Ficott's favorite work, the alchemy doll," Major William introduced it to the young man, and then explained: "You have been in the colonies in the New World before, so maybe you don't know much about this. It became popular in Langton last year. A new fashion that emerged.
The earliest gift was given to the Duke by Purficott, four heavy-armored knight-type alchemy dolls, which were placed in the Duke's study and bedroom.
Normally, they look like inconspicuous decorations, but once activated, they can exert a combat effectiveness that is not inferior to that of a formal knight. They are very good defensive facilities.
Because it was unveiled at the Duke's birthday party and was favored by the Duke, this thing was immediately praised by Langton's upper class. Perfectcott also took this opportunity to start selling ordinary servant alchemy dolls. Sales were very hot at that time. "
"So this is the alchemy doll? Even in the New World, I have heard people mention this kind of thing. "The young man showed a stunned expression, and then after thinking for a moment, his expression suddenly changed, and he asked Major William: "William, do you think Miss Brandlis's research on the alchemy doll can be applied to more practical applications? On something large? For example, large machinery used to build houses or..."
Hearing the young man's inquiry, Major William thought for a while and then replied affirmatively: "There shouldn't be a big problem, although I don't know much about it. I understand alchemy, but I guess the principles should be similar, right? Perhaps this is why the Duke wants to invite Perfectcott to join the crisis response committee? "
"No matter what the reason is, at least we now know that this young lady does have a place to use her talents in this crisis. "The young man took out a handkerchief from his pocket, carefully cleaned his face and tidied up his appearance, and then he sat upright again, waiting for Perfecticot's arrival. Obviously, through this conversation, , this young man who was originally a bit frivolous finally faced up to Purficott and will deal with his mission with the most serious attitude
It's just that although he rearranged and tidied up his appearance, his haggard face after a hangover and the sunken dark circles under his eyes still made him look a bit like an overindulgent playboy, making him less serious. A bit solemn.
So, this also made Purficott, who saw him for the first time, not have a very good impression of him.
"Long time no see, Cousin William. I have the impression that your service time in the New World should be three years. Why did you return to Langton early? Did something happen?" Purficott first started Say hello to Major William. After all, he is a relatively familiar relative.
At this time, she put on an emerald green long straight skirt, which was completely different from the gorgeous French-style lace skirts popular among the aristocratic ladies of Langton's upper class society at this time. She looks quite simple, but she also reveals a simple and bright style, which is impressive at first sight.
Looking at this talented girl with stunning perfect appearance and youthful beauty, even though she is still a delicate flower that has not yet bloomed, a hint of wonder flashed in the young man's eyes.
However, he did not speak before Major William, but waited for him to respond to Purficott's inquiry.
"Long-separated greetings, Purfict, you are still as beautiful as before, just like the most gorgeous flowers in summer." Although Major William was still full of sadness, he still greeted Purfict appropriately. Say hello.
After the three of them sat down again, Major William answered Purficott's question: "I did come back from the New World ahead of schedule, because something unexpected happened, and my mission with the Bellona happened. There have been some changes.”
The Bellona is the latest cruiser of the Imperial Navy, which has just been in service for less than two years, and Major William is an officer serving on this warship.
"As far as I know, the Bellona's previous mission was to serve as the flagship of the New World Squadron and perform a three-year patrol mission?" Purficott snapped his fingers, originally staying in the glass cabinet The exquisite doll inside started to move, he opened the cupboard door and walked out, came to Perfectcott's side and filled her with a cup of tea.
Purficott, who was holding the teacup, looked at the two men in front of him with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.
Major William nodded affirmatively, and then explained: "Soon after we arrived in the New World, we received a new order from the empire to escort a scientific expedition team from the New World to the Arctic for scientific research. Expedition.
After nine months of expedition, the scientific expedition team made a very important discovery, so the Bellona was ordered to escort them back to Longton, and I came back with them. "
"A very important discovery? Could it be that the global climate is getting colder?" Purficott said next, but she didn't expect that her words made the two men in front of her suddenly look pale. Big changes.
One of the young people even asked loudly in disbelief: "How did you know this news? This is the top secret of the empire!"
(End of this chapter)