After the darts game, the two princesses planned to return to the mansion at Lakeview Manor to rest. Shade went with them, and then "happened" to meet Dorothy in the banquet hall on the first floor.
The blond writer lady was not alone, she was surrounded by her writer friends. Most of them were known to Shade, except for the southern-looking gentleman. On the contrary, Princess Margaret knew that gentleman.
He looks to be about thirty years old, with black hair tied into a short braid on the back of his head, a pair of gold glasses, and two beautiful beards.
This image can be called a typical "artist".
"This is Ser Regins Pulsha, whose grandmother and my grandmother were twins."
Princess Margaret introduced to Lesia that Mr. Prisha circled his right hand back and forth in the air twice, then bent down and pressed his right hand on his left shoulder:
"Good evening, Her Royal Highness Lesia Cavendish."
"Legens Prisha?"
Shade was stunned for a moment and then realized:
"The Guiding Moon?"
This is the one who possesses the core spiritual rune of "Moon of Guidance", the correspondence magician from Serkses Higher Medical School.
Although Shade was with the princesses, there were actually many people around them, so Lecia did not suddenly introduce Shade's identity. Although Shade did not shake hands with the gentleman, Shade roughly judged that the other party should be five.
Ringmancer.
"Very good, my first contact tonight. When I get back, contact Miss Danister and ask her to give me the alchemy items for collecting auras. Wait until we meet at other salons or parties next time and find a way to make him reveal his life ring."
Shade was thinking silently. Mr. Prisha looked at Shade as if aware, only to find that the young knight was lowering his head and teasing the cat.
Sir Prisha is a well-known poet in Kasenlik. At the banquet, he met the Kasenlik writer Miss Eva Swift (Chapter 497) who lives in Tobesk, and then passed by this lady.
introduction, and got together with Dorothy and local Tobesk writers.
Although this was not a literary salon, the two princesses did not mind chatting with these famous writers and poets. The group sat on the sofa by the window in the grand banquet hall on the first floor, and everyone surrounded the two princesses.
They are the protagonists here.
Taking advantage of the time, Shade introduced his identity to Sir Prisha and established an initial connection.
At this time, Princess Margaret had already started a topic, talking about the recently popular detective novel "Hamilton Detective Stories". She already knew that Shade was the prototype of the story, but only then did she know that the writer was Shade's female companion.
Couldn't help but sigh:
"This is really a wonderful combination. Miss Louisa, I think the Hamilton Knight should have provided you with a lot of inspiration, right?"
"Yes."
Dorothy nodded and praised:
"Shad is a well-known detective in Tobesk. He has no record of failed missions so far."
"No, no, I'm not a famous detective."
Shade showed modesty at the right time, and Dorothy's friend, essayist Professor Mulder Goethe immediately praised:
"Some time ago, I accompanied a friend to attend a funeral at a public cemetery in the East District. I heard from the church about Detective Hamilton, who solved the "Missing Third Gold Coin" case. He is really amazing."
Professor Goethe was not only a university professor, but also employed as a literature and grammar lecturer for the royal family at the Jodl Palace, so his praise carried great weight.
Princess Margaret curiously inquired about the detective incident, and Dorothy told the story she had "adapted". After removing Shade's channeling, she joined her as the storyteller.
Arranged reasoning.
The gold coins in the mouth of the dead body, the morgue where no one should have entered, and the father who voluntarily insulted the body for the sake of his children, these plots made people exclaim. Although the life of the nobles was rich, it was mostly boring. Such exciting stories made everyone excited
Very interested, even Princess Margaret, a ring magician, praised:
"Detective stories can indeed be regarded as chivalric legends that take place in the city."
The most famous game at the banquet, in addition to Rhodes, was "riddles". After Dorothy finished telling the story, people suggested guessing riddles to pass the time. Lesia's sister Mona Asberg happened to
It's here, so she will host the game.
This is not a game originally prepared by the manor, so there are no specific rules. Everyone can take turns telling their own riddles, and then everyone guesses them together. If the guess is correct, it is the next person's turn. If three consecutive riddles are told,
If the riddle is not guessed, it is considered a victory, and Mrs. Asberg provides a bottle of red wine as a prize.
"Then I'll go first."
Lesia said, glanced at Shade to prepare him, and then said:
"Shut your mouth and you say my name; if you can say my name with words, then I will no longer be me."
"Your Highness, is it tongue?"
Mr. Miles Garoff, a poet famous for "Fallen Leaves" raised his hand and asked.
"no."
Lesia smiled and shook her head, so Shade said:
"It's silence. If you don't speak, it's silence. If you speak silence, it's no longer silence."
Lecia and Shade mentioned this riddle, so Shade answered it so quickly.
"Yes, you guessed it right, knight."
She shook her head regretfully, and then motioned to Princess Margaret to continue telling the riddle. The princess of the Anjou family thought for a while:
"A gust of wind, a boat, and six crew members rowing together."
This time Shade didn't think of it immediately, but Mr. Prisha raised his hand and said:
"Six-hole flute, I'm good at this."
"Yes."
Princess Margaret smiled and nodded, and people clapped their hands in appreciation.
The princess motioned for Dorothy to continue. The blonde writer knew what Shade wanted to do at the banquet, so she said:
"I can't think of a good riddle for the moment. Why don't you let Mr. Detective come first?"
"OK."
So Princess Margaret looked at Shade again. She had a very good impression of Shade and wanted to know what kind of riddles Shade could tell:
"Mr. Hamilton, the detective's riddle should be interesting, right?"
Everyone else also looked at Shade. Because of the detective story topic introduced by Dorothy, Shade is currently the man who talks to the two princesses the most. Although others have no objections to this, they always feel unwilling to admit defeat.
, so they are all ready to "challenge" the detective.
Shade thought for a while. Although he didn't mean to show off, for tonight's task, he still came up with a very classic riddle:
"Four legs in the morning."
Lifting the cat in her arms slightly upward, Xiao Mia moved her four little paws cooperatively, and the ladies around her all laughed. This cat was indeed very attractive.
"Two legs at noon, just like us."
Shade made a dramatic pause, then smiled and said:
"At night, there are three legs. What are these?"
No one spoke immediately, but began to think carefully. Only little Mia, who was held by Shade, was squirming restlessly. She was not used to such crowded situations.
"Is this some kind of magical creature?"
It took Lecia a long time to ask curiously. She didn't know in advance what kind of riddle Shade would tell.
"It's a living thing, but it's not magical."
Shade smiled and said:
"At least it's not more magical than my cat. The answer is simple."
"Oh, Mr. Hamilton, are you really sure this is a normal creature? Not something in a legendary story? I read in ancient documents that people living in dense forests have the ability to transform into animals."
Professor Goethe confirmed, and Shade nodded:
"Very sure. So, can anyone give me the answer?"
He looked around at the people around him. Lesia shook her head slightly, Princess Margaret was still thinking, Mr. Priscia shook his head with a smile, and Dorothy said regretfully:
"Knight, you can tell me your answer."
"Answer is a human being. When he was a child, he crawled on four legs. As an adult, he walked upright on two legs. In his later years, he walked with a cane."
After hearing Xia De's explanation, people gradually understood.
"Oh, that's really good!"
Princess Margaret said even faster than Lesia, and the compliment was very sincere. Although she only played a few small games at the banquet, she had a preliminary understanding of what the handsome young man in front of her was relying on.
What makes the duchess happy?
"please continue."
Princess Margaret said again, and Shade thought for a while:
"Your Highness, the next question is probably not a riddle, but I think it is still interesting. This question is only for you to answer, and it can only be answered once. Are you willing to accept the challenge?"
Princess Margaret winked:
"certainly."
So Shade hugged his cat and said:
"First of all, please say three times with me: rat, rat, rat."
"Meow?"
Before Princess Margaret could speak, little Mia screamed first, making everyone around her smile.
"Okay, mouse, mouse, mouse."
Princess Margaret said in a very good mood.
"What are cats most afraid of?"
Shade asked again, and the princess almost blurted out:
"mouse."
After finishing speaking, he blinked, then covered his mouth and laughed to himself.
People around her tried their best not to laugh, lest they be misunderstood as laughing at the princess.
Lesia said to Shade quite angrily:
"Knight, this is so rude."
"Yes, this is not really a riddle, it's just a little joke. Can I tell you another one, please?"
"No, no, it doesn't matter. It's interesting. I did get the answer wrong."
Princess Margaret smiled and shook her head. The atmosphere of the wedding banquet was very lively at the moment. She did not feel offended. Instead, she felt that such a banquet was interesting:
"Then Hamilton, Rejed, please continue with the third riddle. I still want to challenge you."
She thought for a while and then said:
"Let's add some conditions. If I still lose, you can choose an accessory from me. But if I win, you can lend me this cute pet cat in your arms for three days."
Although she was not angry, she was obviously aroused to be competitive and very confident in herself. She thought she had seen through Shade's tricks.
Of course, Margaret Anjou also really became interested in Shade's cat.
"Meow?"
Little Mia lay on Shade's lap and screamed softly, probably unable to understand what was happening.
"This is not okay, Your Highness. It's not that I want to reject you. But this cat is not mine, it is the client's cat."
Shade hurriedly refused.
【You finally remembered this.】
"I always remember that no matter what, I can't bet on little Mia."
He said quickly in his mind.
"The client's cat? It doesn't matter. I think your client will also understand."
The princess urged with a smile on her face:
"Knight, please start. But if I really get the answer right, I think this cat can get the best treatment at my place."