章 94: Prince
After Ebner took Mr. Maxi's commission, the man generously paid ten pounds in advance for the preliminary investigation, and left his address.
However, for some special reasons, the other party didn't sign the contract and only made a verbal agreement.
After this gentleman, who appeared gentle on the surface, but was actually a little arrogant on the inside, left, Ebner put this assignment aside. He didn't want to waste time personally completing such a complicated investigation. It was better to learn how to transfer the Church of Storms mission to his Detective Zreal and outsource it to a cheaper detective.
Ebner pinched his chin and smiled. Then, he packed his Beyonder items and left.
To his surprise, he had just walked out of the block where the Stanton Detective Agency was located when he was politely stopped by a young gentleman.
Ebner sized him up and realized that he was a young man with curly brown hair like him. He was wearing a white shirt and a light yellow vest. The cufflinks, collar needles, badges, and other accessories were not eye-catching, but it was obvious that he had some family background.
"Detective Bryan, can I borrow your precious time?" The brown curly-haired man pointed at the cafe on the street and invited politely.
"Sir, I don't know you. If you want to carry out the commission, please go to the law firm first." Ebner did not agree immediately. Although this person was much more polite than Mr. Masi just now, there must be something troublesome if he stopped him so hastily.
"It's not a commission, Mr. Bryan. I want to talk to you about Walter." The brown-haired man seemed to recall something as he continued, "By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Talim Dumont, and I'm an equestrian coach."
Was it also for Walter? Furthermore, Talim… Wasn't this the unlucky fellow who had died from Trissy's unconscious curse?
Ebner gave the man a pitying look, but it was hidden by the copper-framed glasses, and the man did not see it.
However, after hearing Talim report his origins, Ebner gave him a chance and followed him into the cafe on the street.
After asking the waiter for dessert and coffee, Talim said, "Detective Bryan, I know that Mr. Maxi has entrusted you with investigating Walter. I hope you won't give the investigation results as he requested."
"Oh? Why?" Ebner asked. He could roughly guess who sent Talim to look for him. After all, he was just a declining aristocrat and equestrian coach. How could he know Maxi's movements?
"First of all, Maxi and the person behind him don't have a good character. Even if he promises you a very high reward, he might not fulfill it in the future."
"Secondly, Walter is truly an upright and trustworthy person. I don't ask for your investigations to be biased towards him. I just want it to be objective."
"Finally, this matter involves a major figure's resistance to the family's arrangements. If your investigation results are truly biased, it might be difficult to develop in Backlund…"
Talim sincerely said the words that he had prepared long ago. Not only did he slander his opponent, but he also gained moral sympathy. In the end, he even pointed out the danger that Ebner might encounter after the incident. It could be said that he was empathetic and moved with reason.
However, what Ebner was thinking was: I just want to cheat some funds and act along the way. Why are there so many problems?!
He shook his head. Although he did not want to deal with the so-called nobles' squabbles, he had just accepted the commission, and it was not appropriate for him to quit immediately. He could only casually ask, "If I do as you say, won't the people behind Maxi also deal with me afterward?" Although he was not afraid of this.
"Don't worry. That big shot will help you block Maxi and the people behind him. Before I came, he said that he can use his reputation to guarantee this matter," Talim replied with a smile.
Although the prince's character was passable, he was still a pawn in the other party's hands… What was the use of his promise?
Seeing that Ebner was silent and seemed to be moved, Talim took out a stack of documents from his bag and handed it over. He said, "This is the intelligence report of the royal family secretly investigating Walter… As long as your investigation results aren't too different from this, it's fine."
He emphasized the word "royal" to increase his persuasive power and the seriousness of the problem.
Even though Ebner had already guessed most of it, he still cooperated and exclaimed, "The royal family…" Then, he pretended to hesitate for a while and said hesitantly, "I'll accept this material, but out of professional ethics, I'll still investigate… It's just that it's too cumbersome, so it might take longer."
Talim thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright. This can also give the prince… a buffer time. Well, you can slowly investigate and submit the information. There's no hurry."
When Ebner heard this, he laughed in his heart. Since you've agreed, then let's drag it out on both sides. It's the end of July now. Once the December meteor falls, we won't have to investigate anymore…
Furthermore, it probably wouldn't take that long. Once 0-08 entered Backlund and began arranging the subsequent matters, Trissy would also become the prince's hirer. The people around the prince probably wouldn't have the time to bother with an ordinary Walter.
The two of them chatted for a while more before Talim bade farewell and left. As for Ebner, he finished the dessert he had just ordered based on the principle that he would not waste it. Only then did he receive Walter's information into his bag.
But just as he picked up the stack of documents, he saw a few ten-pound notes fall out of the documents. Ebner was taken aback before he carefully flipped through them. Only then did he realize that there was a full 100 pounds in the stack of documents!
"What a generous prince! He's willing to sacrifice so much for the people around him. No wonder a normal person like Walter still wants to avenge him after he dies…"
Ebner sighed inwardly as he put away the 100 pounds. Unless he had no choice, he did not plan on spending the money. He planned on donating it to Walter when he planned to avenge the prince.
As for preventing the prince's death? That's very sorry. Ebner felt that he was unrelated to him. At most, he felt some pity. It was impossible for him to face a true god, several angels, and a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact for him.
…
Talim left the cafe and walked two streets before arriving beside a low-profile carriage. After getting permission, he opened the door and got in.
Sitting in the car was a young man who looked rather similar to the printed portrait on the banknotes. He also had a round face and a pair of long and narrow eyes. He was none other than the third prince of the Loen Kingdom, Earl Rustin, Edessak Augustus.
"Talim, my friend, tell me, has the newly promoted detective accepted it?" Prince Edessak asked with a smile.
"Your Highness, that detective is a smart person. The plan he gave is to delay Walter as much as possible," Talim bowed and replied respectfully.
"Delay…" Prince Edessak thought for a moment and said with a smile, "He's indeed a smart person. Even with so little information and clues, he can roughly guess where the crux of this small battle lies."
"That's right. I almost didn't react when he mentioned delaying. The time is on your side, Prince. As long as they can't produce Walter's unfavorable materials in a short period of time, you can easily appoint him," Talim said with a smile.
"But why would they send Maxi to find such a young detective who has just become famous? Isn't it very suspicious?" Prince Edessak's mind raced as he asked.
Talim was momentarily at a loss for words. He hesitantly replied, "Perhaps it's because this detective is both inconspicuous and capable?"
"I think they want me to think so…" Prince Edessak sighed.
"You mean that the request that Maxi gave this Detective Bryan was just a smokescreen? A bait?" Talim reacted and asked in surprise.
"I'm afraid that's the case… Recently, the control over my life has become more excessive. Previously, they only forced me to pursue Earl Hall's daughter, but now, they've even begun interfering with who I want to use. I definitely can't let them succeed this time," Prince Edessak said with a gloomy expression.
"Miss Audrey is the most dazzling gem in Backlund. It's said that she has a very gentle personality. You should be very happy to pursue such a lady," Talim teased when he saw the heavy atmosphere.
Prince Edessak regained his composure and controlled his emotions. He smiled and said, "But she's not my type."
Right at this moment, the carriage suddenly swayed as if it had been struck by something.
Prince Edessak frowned and asked, "What happened?"
"Your Highness, it was a girl who was chased here and knocked into the carriage… There seems to be something wrong with her," the warden outside the carriage quickly answered.
"Girl? What's wrong?" the prince asked curiously.
"She seems to have been drugged… the one chasing him seems to be an officer. However, after seeing the badge on the horse carriage, that person retreated on his own," the deacon replied.
The prince glanced out of the window and was stunned. After a long while, he regained his senses and ordered, "It's a gentleman's virtue to save a girl in danger. Lu Fu, bring this lady back to the manor in the carriage at the back and ask a doctor to treat her."
"Yes, Your Highness."
…
After the prince's carriage and entourage disappeared down the street, a graceful figure jumped out from the mirror of a nearby house. She looked at the departing carriage and frowned. She said angrily,
"That trash let Lena escape?"
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