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Published at 4th of April 2019 03:55:05 PM
Chapter 215: 215


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"Did you see a teenage boy? He's wearing an old coat!" One of the men who dashed into the carriage asked the conductor fiercely .

Klein glanced at the man through the corner of his eyes . He was thin and hardy; his skin a dark shade from prolonged exposure to the sun . His eyes were much more recessed than the typical Loen Kingdom citizen .

A highlander? Or a mixed blood? He nodded thoughtfully .

In the middle of the Northern Continent, the point where the Hornacis mountain range began, there was a highland which was extremely hot and dry . Most of it belonged under the Feynapotter Kingdom, while the area west belonged to the Intis Republic . The area to the east belonged to the Loen Kingdom . Its natives were thin and barbarians, but they were brave and skillful in warfare . A long time ago, they posed as one of the biggest problems for the three nations . But with the advancement of gunpowder, and the changes in the way war was carried out, these highlanders eventually recognized reality and submitted .

A large number of them left the highlands and entered Backlund, Trier, Feynapotter City, and the various flourishing cities or ports in the Northern Continent . Some were workers, while others became grunts of the local triads . They dared to kill and showed no fear of thorny situations .

The conductor was a man in his twenties . He shrank back when he heard that as he pointed in the direction of the third-class carriage .

"I saw him… He went that way . "

The leader, wearing a black coat and half top hat, nodded indiscernibly . He led his men and rushed to the third-class carriage and showed no concern towards the surrounding passengers .

If I were that boy, I would've already alighted from the third-class carriage… As Klein read his newspaper, he began letting his thoughts stray .

About a minute later, the train whistled as the carriage doors closed .

Chug! Chug! The steam metro began speeding up as it cruised along . But at that moment, Klein suddenly sensed something as he looked up to see the door leading to the other second-class carriages .

The teenage boy walked slowly into the carriage wearing his old coat and round top hat while carrying a ragged haversack .

He looked adolescent and had refined facial features . His red eyes were staid and solemn .

… Impressive . He alighted from the third-class carriage and circled around to enter from the first-class carriage again? Was he afraid that his pursuers had partners waiting inside the metro station? Klein was slightly surprised . He felt that the boy's handling of the situation was rather mature and careful . He was much better than most people in their twenties .

He clicked this left molar lightly and secretly activated his Spirit Vision . He scanned the boy and saw that he was in a state of fatigue . His emotions were tense and he was dispirited . However, he still maintained a blueness that represented calm thinking .


Impressive… at his age… Klein mumbled silently as he lowered his head and continued reading his papers .


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The boy didn't notice that he had been scrutinized by a Beyonder as he headed for the third-class carriage once again .

The rest of the journey happened stably and calmly . Klein arrived twenty minutes later at one of the three train stations in Cherwood Borough .

He took a rented carriage for nearly ten minutes before finding Minsk Street . According to the descriptions in the papers, he came to Unit 17 which was next to Unit 15 and pulled the doorbell .

Cuckoo! Cuckoo!

As sounds reverberated inside the house, a mechanical bird that didn't look too fancy popped out from above the door . It was about the size of a palm and was made up of gears and other parts . It constantly nodded its head and let out the sound of a cuckoo bird .

Not a bad toy . It's just not very well-crafted… Klein made an objective assessment .

Nearly twenty seconds later, the dark door was pulled open . A young maidservant dressed in white and black looked warily at Klein and asked, "May I help you?"

Klein smiled and waved his cane which was now wrapped with the newspapers .

"I'm here to find Mrs . Sammer about renting a house . I'm guessing it hasn't been rented out?"

The full name on the newspaper was Stelyn Sammer .

"Not at all . Please wait a moment . " The maidservant bent her back politely .

She rushed inside and reported to her mistress . Moments later, she came out again and ushered him in . She then helped him place his cane and luggage in the foyer and hung his coat and hat on a clothes rack in the same place .

A warm blast of air inundated him, dispersing the chill Klein had brought in . He scanned the area and first saw a uniquely designed fireplace . He saw pieces of red, smokeless charcoal burning inside .

Sammer's living room was rather big . It was nearly equivalent to the entire Moretti's first floor in area . Certain areas were decorated with carpets or oil paintings of beautiful sceneries .

The maidservant brought Klein to the sofa and said to her mistress in a pale yellow dress, "Madam, the guest is here . "

The mistress was in her thirties . She had blonde hair and blue eyes . She looked rather pretty and had preserved her youthfulness well . She held a silver-inlaid feathered royal fan in her hand .

As she was at home, and the fireplace made for a warm environment, she didn't wear anything around her neck, revealing her white bosom and shiny long neck .


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"Hello there, Mrs . Sammer . " Klein pressed one palm to his chest and bowed .

Mrs . Sammer smiled in a reserved manner .

"Good evening . Please, have a seat . Do you wish for some coffee or tea?"

Klein sat on the sofa and answered frankly, "Tea, please . "

"Julianne, Marquis Black Tea," Instructed Mrs . Sammer . She then turned her eyes to Klein and asked, "How might I address you?"

"Sherlock Moriarty . You can call me Sherlock . " Klein had long thought of a fake name .

At that moment, he caught a whiff of a fragrance from the kitchen and saw complicated pipes .

"Heh, heh, those are my husband's designs . Although his actual job is a manager at the Coim Company, he's a machinery enthusiast . He's also a member of the Kingdom's Soot Reduction Association . " Mrs . Sammer noticed Klein's gaze and explained with a smile .

Mrs, there's no need to go into such detail . I'm not here on a blind date with your husband… Klein lampooned as he said without his smile waning, "Mrs . Sammer, I wish to rent the Unit 15 . "

Mrs . Sammer straightened her back as she sat elegantly . She said with a smile, "I have to remind you of certain things . Unit 15 doesn't have such pipes, reclining chairs, card tables, mahogany kitchen cabinets, fine porcelain, silver cutlery, gold-plated tea sets, or removable carpets…"

She pointed at the things in her house as she introduced them, one after another . After she was done, she added,

"It originally belonged to my elder sister and brother-in-law, but due to a business failure, my brother-in-law had no choice but to move to the Southern Continent . They have a plantation at Balam . However, I don't agree with their choice . This is just too unfair for my niece and nephew . There are no good grammar schools there; not even a good home tutor . "

Mrs, that's not something I would like to know… Klein nodded sincerely and said, "Apart from the weather, there's no place in the Southern Continent that can compare with Backlund . "

His agreement satisfied Mrs . Sammer greatly as her eyes darted slightly .

"This house still has a three years lease . I wish for you to pay a year's rent at once . 18 soli a week . The use of the furniture will cost 1 soli . I can collect a deposit of 50 pounds . "

Klein shook his head and smiled .

"Mrs . Sammer, you should be able to tell that I just arrived in Backlund . I don't know what will happen to me in time . To pay 50 pounds for a deposit will lower my ability to resist any risks . My limit is half a year . 25 pounds . "


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He still planned on renting another one-bedroom apartment in Backlund's East Borough . He would use it to change his clothes, undergo disguises, and shirk off any tailing . It was necessary for what he planned to do .

Stelyn Stelyn nodded slightly and asked, "Have you studied at grammar school?"

Klein chuckled and said, "Yes, I later self-studied history . "

"Do you have any identification with you?" asked Stelyn casually .

"I'm sorry . I was in a hurry when I left home and forgot to bring it with me . Heh, heh, I forgot to introduce myself . I'm from Midseashire . " Klein deliberately used the accent his classmate, Welch, often used .

When he said "forgot," it reminded him of Captain Dunn Smith . The smile on his face turned even more brilliant .

At this moment, the maidservant, Julianne, brought a cup of black tea over . The cup was porcelain-white with classic flowery patterns . Some areas were plated in gold .

Klein took a sip and found the fragrance distant . The mix of sourness and sweetness were perfect, and it was clearly much better than the Sibe black tea he often drank .

"Very authentic Marquis Black Tea . " He complimented with a description which couldn't be faulted .

Mrs . Stelyn Sammer curled her lips and said, "Then, let's do half a year's rent . 25 pounds . "

Klein thanked her and engaged in a few minutes of idle chatter with her until another maidservant found a service contract from the study .

After both parties signed the contract, Klein counted 25 pounds while feeling the pinch and pushed it to Mrs . Sammer .

Stelyn counted it silently before smiling .

"Mr . Moriarty, I believe you'll be finding a job in Backlund?"

"Yes," Klein answered, feeling a little lost .

The corners of Stelyn's mouth hooked up .

"I can give you some suggestions . With a weekly salary lower than 3 pounds, it would be difficult for you to live in Cherwood Borough . Your rent, food expenses, water, gas, and charcoal expenses, transport expenses, and everything else added up will cost at least 2 pounds 5 soli . Believe me, this is Backlund . One still has to consider new clothes and good cutlery and tea sets… A weekly salary of 3 pounds is the bare minimum .

"If your weekly salary reaches 5 pounds, you can hire a maidservant . At 6 pounds, you can consider hiring a chef . At 7 pounds, you can add a male servant . For 8 pounds, you can hire an additional maidservant…"

Mrs . Sammer, I think you are flaunting your wealth… I once earned more than 10 pounds a week… Klein maintained his smile as he listened attentively .

At that moment, the door suddenly opened . A stout man walked in, he was dressed in a black double-breasted suit and leather gloves of the same color . Above his lips were two elegant mustaches .

"Luke, this is Mr . Moriarty . He will be our neighbor," Stelyn Sammer went forward and introduced him .

Obviously the master of the house, Luke took off his coat and handed it to the male servant beside him . He smiled politely and said, "Mr . Moriarty, would you like to join us for dinner?"

This is the manager of some Coim Company, a member of the Loen Kingdom's Soot Reduction Association… Klein said with a smile, "I'm very sorry, Mr . Sammer . I've eaten on the steam locomotive; although, that taste does leave a deep impression on one . "

After exchanging some pleasantries, Klein was led by Julianne out of the house and into the neighboring Unit 15 .

The layout was very similar to the unit next door . The first floor had a huge living room, a dining room with decent lighting, two guest rooms, a bathroom, a cellar, a kitchen that extended all the way back . On the second floor, there were four bedrooms, an activity room, a solarium, a study, two bedrooms, and a huge balcony .

"Mrs . Sammer wishes to tell you that you can rent out part of it, but not to workers or make this place too packed or noisy . Oh… I'll bring you clean blankets, sheets, and pillow cases in a while . " Julianne returned to the Sammers after informing Klein .

After doing a round of packing, Klein finally settled into Backlund .

He sat in an empty living room and suddenly felt lonely . Hence, he forced himself to consider his future plans .

Whether he liked it or not, revenge and advancement couldn't be done in the blink of an eye . Therefore, he had to obtain a lucrative job to prevent himself from facing any financial problems .

However, the job couldn't restrict him and affect his movements and plans . In other words, he needed sufficient freedom .

After some deliberation and eliminating unsuitable jobs, Klein was left with three choices .

He could become an author by becoming a plagiarist . However, his identity was sensitive, so the more famous he became, the more trouble it meant . All he could do was give up unwillingly .

The second choice was to be a news reporter . This was considered quite a decent job in this time and age . However, job applications required his educational certificates and other documents . Klein was helpless in that respect .

Finally, he chose the third job .

Private detective!

This was also the reason why he had taken on a fake name .

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