15. The old fox and the little fox trade
"Mr. Headmaster!"
"What's wrong, Mr. Ge?" Osman innocently asked Gruberu who had interrupted him, apparently forgetting his name again.
The corners of Verne's mouth twitched, and looking at Osman, who had a philistine face, he said slowly: "Decipher an ancient document from the Gregorian VII period. ”
"Two copies, you see this little guy has a lot of food." As he spoke, Osman pointed to Seamus, who was standing next to Louise in the crystal ball.
"Mr. Headmaster, are you going a little too far?" Grubelu was upset for his friend, he didn't want to see Verne being cheated by his headmaster, it was too embarrassing.
"Is there one? Mr. Gru? "Well, the old slippery head Osman finally remembered the name of Gruberu, although only the first two words.
"One copy, from the time of Alexander II." Verne said categorically.
Osman took out his pipe and smashed it in his mouth, thought about it, obviously he was not very satisfied with such a result, but Osman also knew that he couldn't press too tightly, it seemed that one book was already the limit, so ......
"Sylvester II, a copy." Osman looked at Verne with sharp eyes, which did not match his usual image of a confused old pervert.
"Deal." Verne was silent for a moment, but finally agreed.
"Ah, Verne, thank you so much, you see it's almost noon soon, do you want to stay and dine together, as if we welcome you."
Osman was obviously very happy, if he could have the results of the interpretation of the ancient texts, he would be able to apply for a budget in the royal family again. A few years ago, the newly appointed Minister of Military Aircraft, Mazaliyi, was not as easy to deceive as the straw bales of the previous ones.
However, as the other party to the deal, Verne, whose face was as cold as ice, did not seem to be in such a good mood.
"No need...... Bring lunch to my bedroom, since I've already paid for the accommodation, there's no reason why I don't even have a room and food. Verne refused at first, but then he thought about it for no reason.
"No, no, don't worry, I'll inform Miss Langebel to make arrangements for you." As he spoke, Osman raised his staff.
"Wait!"
Verne suddenly interrupted Osman's staff, he glanced at the crystal ball, and suddenly said with a smile: "Osman, you know that decipherment work requires a quiet environment, and if there are too many people in an inn, it will be noisy. Do you understand what I mean? ”
Verne pointed as he spoke: "For example, it's nice to be like this, I don't believe there is someone next door at work." ”
Gruberu's eyes widened on the side, he had known him for so many years, he never knew that Verne was so cautious and actually gave his students small shoes to wear.
In school, how could so many young children be quiet, Verne meant, clearly to let the boy ...... Wait, so to speak......
Gruberu, who had figured it out, looked at Verne and smiled bitterly. Should I praise you for protecting your shortcomings? Or do you praise you for your zealous?
And Osman on the other side also looked like he suddenly realized, although Gruberu knew that Mr. Headmaster might not really understand.
"Rest assured, Verne, we only accept you as a guest." Osman, who seemed to have changed his job to innkeeper, said enthusiastically, and then waved his staff.
Half a minute later, there was a soft knock on the door, and then a young lady walked in.
"Mr. Headmaster." Langebel first greeted the headmaster, although he was unhappy with this old pervert for a long time, but he could not lose his manners in front of outsiders, and then said to Verne: "Distinguished guest, the room and lunch are ready, please come with me." ”
"I'm sorry for you, miss." Verne smiled.
Langebel's body shook imperceptibly, and then he led the way for Verne with a stern expression.
"Ah, Gruberu, come to my room and have a cup of tea if you have time." Verne turned one last time before leaving the room, looking at his old friend.
"Of course, I still miss the tea you made." Gruberu replied happily.
There was a click, and the door was shut.
Finally only Osman and Gruberu were left in the room, and the two were silent for a while, Osman slowly smoked his cigarette while Gruberu watched him quietly, waiting for the headmaster's instructions.
"Gruberu"
"I'm in"
"Help him get the authority to open the ** area, without some reference, it's not so easy to decipher the work."
"Don't you mind?"
"Knowledge is equal to all people, if they ask for it sincerely. And this world doesn't have any real secrets in front of you. ”……
"Yes, Mr. Headmaster." Gruberu bowed his head humbly, for the wisdom of the old man. He listened quietly to the old man's words.
"At my level, I can always discover the essence of some world, but even I can't stop it."
"Gruberu, although you are from the same place as him, I hope you can make this place, this school, your second home."
"A home worth guarding." As he spoke, Osman handed over a book that had been placed on the desk.
Gruberu took it, then raised his head, met the old man's expectant gaze, and said firmly, "This is my glory, sir." There's my first twenty years there, and here's my last twenty years. In my heart, they are all my home. ”
"That's good, that's good." With that, the old man handed it to Gruberu and closed it quietly, and soon let out a long breath, and an indescribable exhaustion came out of his soul.
Gruberu bowed deeply, then quietly opened the door and left.
With heavy steps, Gruberu walked towards the library, the students in his path fearfully avoided, his staff in his right hand and the book tightly in his left hand, with the words "Romulus" on the exposed cover.
And in the accommodation area on the other side, Langebel had already brought Verne to his room.
"If there are no other requests, sir, please forgive me for my farewell. The headmaster is still waiting for me to go back on business. Lunch will be brought to you later by a maid. Granbert said stiffly.
"Ah, sorry for your trouble, miss, thank you very much." Verne said politely, then smiled and walked to his lunch and sat down.
"So, take your leave."
"Goodbye."
After the conversation, Granbert exited the room and left with a stern face. However, he didn't take a few steps before he held on to the wall and leaned his body up.
[What kind of eyes are that!] 】
Just for a moment, Langebel felt like he had been completely seen through, as if even a single thought and conspiracy could not escape the insight of those eyes. However, Langeberg was not backing down.
[That time is almost up, as long as you can get that thing!] You can get enough money in exchange! For the Motherland! 】