After leaving Azik's home, Crane returned to Daffodil Street in a public carriage.

With a click, he took out the key and opened the door, and suddenly saw a figure sitting in the dining room.

Crane subconsciously clenched the cane in his hand, but soon realized that it was not the thief, but the maid Bella.

Bella, who was intently reading the newspaper spread out on the table, was startled when she heard the sound of the door opening, brushed her up, and stammered as she explained:

"I, I've just finished my morning's business, I'm waiting, I'm waiting for the water to boil and eat, to eat bread. ”

I really haven't gotten used to it, and suddenly there's a maid at home...... Klein laughed at himself, took off his hat, nodded slightly, and said:

"Reading is a good habit, and being able to read consistently after a busy schedule is encouraged by the Goddess. ”

He was afraid that the other party would think that he was mocking, so he used the name of the goddess of the night.

But in reality, only the god of knowledge and wisdom has given reading a high place...... Of course, no matter which church it is, learning is promoted...... Well, at the age of seventeen or eighteen, the belief in the goddess of the night shows that it is influenced by the parents, and such parents, as long as they are not completely helpless, will definitely let their daughters receive education, public primary schools cannot afford to study, and the free schools of the church are still no problem, at most delay a little time...... So, Bella is not illiterate, knows words, is able to read newspapers...... Crane thoughtfully put away his cane and walked into the living room.

For Bella, his impression is quite good.

Although this little girl did not seem to be comfortable and clumsy in the kitchen, she showed a willingness to learn and work hard.

Bella lowered her hands and said with a little embarrassment:

"I hadn't read much of a newspaper before, and the landlord wouldn't allow us to buy old newspapers to glue the walls...... When I picked it up and wiped the coffee table, I accidentally glanced at it and thought it was very interesting. ”

Poor girl, when I crossed over, the newspapers were at the bottom of the fun charts...... Klein sneered, smiled, followed the silver watch chain, took out the pocket watch, snapped it open and looked at it, and said casually:

"As long as you're done with your work, and you're doing it well, you're free to do the rest of the time without stress, and of course, if I'm chatting with Benson and Melissa, you'd better stay in your room, and I'll allow you to use the gas lamp and bring some old newspapers inside. ”

"Well, knock on my bedroom door at one o'clock in the afternoon, and then prepare me a cup of Xibe black tea, two fluffy white breads, a slice of oatmeal toast, and a small dish of cream. ”

To celebrate his promotion to Sequence 8, Crane decided to take a small extravaganza and eat the white bread that Benson planned to eat on the weekend.

Well, I'll buy another 8 pounds and come back, and the staple food in the future will change from oatmeal bread to white bread!Sequence 8 extraordinary, the weekly salary will definitely go up...... The captain hadn't even mentioned it before...... He forgot again! Klein was stunned for a moment, and decided to ask tomorrow.

"Okay, okay. Bella replied in surprise.

Then, with some uncertainty, she asked rhetorically:

"Mr. Klein, is it the Xibe black tea that entertains the guests?"

Because the family is Moretti, she uses her first name to honorifially.

"Yes, that's the usual tea from now on. With a wave of his hand, Crane walked to the staircase.

After becoming a "Joker", he suddenly found that his financial situation had become very good.

This is due to the fact that there are no additional, large expenses for the time being, and it is also necessary to check the fixed cost of 2 soles of the rental carriage per day for the Red Chimney house, as well as the occasional material supplement, and the latter is often reimbursable.

The second is that Klein is quietly lying on his stomach for 300 gold pounds in his bearer account, you know, the fields and pastures in the countryside only cost 5 to 6.5 sules per acre, that is, he can buy 920 to 1200 acres of rural fields or pastures, which is slightly equal to 137 to 179 acres on the earth, or 23 to 30 acres, and this money can also allow him to buy a house on Daffodil Street for 15 years in the form of a title deed.

If all the land is converted, the rent income is about 23 to 31 pounds per year...... It's not bad, but it's not necessary at the moment, and the 300 pounds have to be saved for emergencies...... Phew, I'm going to have to find a chance to tell Benson and Melissa about my true weekly salary these two days!, Crane thought, entering his bedroom.

Locking the door, Crane sat down on the bed and began to meditate again, slowly controlling the little power of the potion spill out in this way, very carefully, very cautiously.

For him, loss of control was originally just a verbal term, until he encountered the "substitute punisher".

However, he didn't know the "substitute punisher", and he didn't know what had happened to the other party before that, and he would only subconsciously think that it was a special case and a situation that was rarely repeated.

It's like seeing a homicide case in another city from the news, normal people sigh a few words at most, and then turn around and forget it.

But the old Neil's incident brought a great shock to Klein, making him clearly realize that loss of control is all around him, right around him, and that loss of control can come in unexpected ways at any time!

What a bloody lesson...... Klein finished his meditation, opened his eyes, and muttered to himself silently.

During this time, he often dreamed of the scene of that day, and often woke up in the middle of the night, drenched in cold sweat.

He was both saddened by the death of old Neil and worried about his future, and if it weren't for meditation to help him sleep, he believed that he would have been unable to sleep a lot lately.

"In addition to digesting potions, you should try to control your emotions and desires as much as possible, so that they are within a reasonable range and not be corrupted by them......" Crane exhaled turbid air and lay down, quickly falling into a deep sleep.

On the day of Neil's death, Dunn's actions and words touched him greatly, making him seriously examine the responsibilities of the night watchman for the first time, and wanted to take up his own burden as soon as possible to help the captain and his teammates.

Therefore, he does not intend to waste his afternoon time, and the martial arts practice sessions will be attended as usual.

............

At three o'clock in the afternoon, in the humble driving range.

The short blond hair, mottled Gawain's wrinkles, watching Crane's movements change from jerky to familiar little by little, from familiar to like a trainee knight who has been trained for more than half a year.

And all this happened in just forty minutes!

He shouted to stop practicing, looked the other party up and down, and couldn't help but ask:

"What happened?"

Klein had already thought of a set of rhetoric, ready to push his performance to scientific research, but as soon as Gawain's voice fell, he immediately added in a deep voice:

"If it's not convenient to answer, you don't need to answer. ”

It seems that the corresponding personnel of the police department have already communicated with Mr. Gao Wen...... Also, he occasionally trains to the extraordinary, how can he not be warned in advance...... Crane breathed a sigh of relief, upturned the corners of his mouth and said:

"Teacher, how long do you think it will take me to participate in the actual combat now?"

Gawain clasped his hands, looked at him seriously, and replied in a slightly hoarse voice:

"Two or three days. ”

"But that's not enough!"

As if thinking, he explained:

"Being able to fight doesn't mean being proficient in martial arts, which takes about two or three weeks. ”

"Plus, you'll have to master cold weapons that are easy to carry, such as canes, whips, daggers, and triangular thorns!"

...... So many projects? Klein froze.

Gawain's gaze swept over him and said:

"You have to remember that every drop of sweat you shed here could save your life in the future. ”

"Yes, Teacher!" Klein replied, cheering up.

............

On Saturday morning, Klein entered Blackthorn Security and knocked on the door of the captain's office again.

Dunn Smith seemed to be prepared, only glanced up, and then said to himself:

"I forgot to inform you yesterday, after the promotion sequence 8, your position in the police department has naturally changed from probationary inspector to inspector, and I will have them come and change your ID and uniform epaulettes as soon as possible. ”

"Your weekly salary will be raised from £6 to £10, with half of each from the Church and the National Police Department, which is at the level of a veteran night watchman, and of course I mean the kind of Sequence 9. ”

...... Captain, are you typing a draft? Klein was stunned for a moment, then his eyebrows and eyes stretched, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly:

"It's more than I expected. ”

He also thought that his weekly salary had only risen to 8 pounds.

Dunn picked up his coffee, took a sip and said:

"The increase in the salary of the night watchman is based on the number of years of service, the contribution made, and the rank of the person himself, and the third point is often closely related to the contribution. ”

Also, without merit, even if you digest the potion and meet the criteria for promotion, you can't apply for recipes and materials...... Crane nodded thoughtfully.

A salary of £10 a week, or £540 a year, is a very good income for the middle class without paying taxes, second only to the professions of barristers, famous architects, senior surgeons and senior government employees.

The deputy director of the Finance Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Rune has an annual salary of only 700 pounds, and it is before taxes, and at most 640 pounds after taxes, well, less than a little...... According to the newspapers, a good house in the West and Hilston suburbs of Beckland costs around £2,500, and Benson and Melissa and I could buy it in seven or eight years if we could keep up with our current expenses...... Purely on his own, it only takes seven or eight years to buy a single-family house in the center of the imperial capital and the magic capital, and this salary is really pleasant...... Crane got up and took his leave, and walked briskly into the ground, taking turns at Chanis Gate.

Before ten o'clock, he suddenly heard someone approaching the guard room.

Soon, Dunn appeared at the door, and said with a gloomy look in his eyes:

"There is a case that needs your help. ”

"Involved in an extraordinary case?" Klein subconsciously asked rhetorically.

"No, City Councillor Mr. Maynard was found dead in his home this morning, and the Tingen City Police Department is under a lot of pressure to help them locate the killer as soon as possible in a psychic way, well, you are the only one in the squad at the moment. Dunn explained, then added, "The Templar will be sending a 'Voyeur' to join us next week, actually, you should have done it before, but you just happened to join and chose the 'Fortune Teller'. ”