Chapter 124: Joanna
Joanna abandoned her wheelchair and fell to the floor, holding her trembling mother in her arms. The frenzied lady www.biquge.info slowly stopped her movements under the embrace of her daughter.
It seems that Madame also has someone who will not attack, at least Miss Joanna is one.
Beside her, Papitt's sleeve had been bitten to shreds and had been stained red with blood. But his arm had healed in the blink of an eye, and there was not a single scar visible on the surface.
The immortal body is really convenient.
The elder sister saved the younger brother at the hands of her mother.
"Looks like I can't get to class today. You can start by taking your friends to arrange the defense of the main fort. ”
Miss Joanna said to Papitt. She really didn't dare to let go of her hands, which meant that her mother might go on a rampage again. That meant she couldn't do anything else.
"Precautions, what precautions?" Padpitt was puzzled.
"I'll explain it to you. Now let's go!" Eric saw that Papitt's voice made the lady in Joanna's arms restless again, and hurriedly pulled him towards the door.
Papitt followed Eric out of the gate in a daze.
Saiba, the old butler, stood in the door and slowly closed it.
......
The two stood in front of the door and looked at each other.
Eric suddenly noticed that Papitt was wearing a shirt today, and she looked very scholarly.
"Recently, I've been learning how to handle government affairs, so that's why I'm dressed like this. Noticing Eric's eyes, Papitt was a little embarrassed.
"Looks like you've been having a good time lately. Eric continued, "Miss Joanna said just now that you don't have to go to class today, and that you're going to take a government class, right?"
"That's right. And the lecturer is my sister Joanna. Papitt's voice was flat.
Eric was surprised.
"You said she's the one who teaches you how to run the city?"
"Of course. Sister Joanna has been helping her father manage Pelos. is equivalent to the deputy of the city lord, and the decision is on her when her father is away. ”
Papitt's words were resounding.
That's why Joanna was able to appoint Eric directly. And judging from the performance just now, Joanna's thinking ability can indeed support her to do some advanced mental work.
A wise woman.
Unfortunately, she was unable to take the inheritance exam because of her left leg. Otherwise, Joanna must be a strong contender for the heir.
Eric asked, "I now want to know how many siblings you have." ”
"If it's a direct line, you've seen it all by now. The eldest sister, Joanna, is the oldest, five years older than me. I and my sister Anthralis, who is two years younger than me. But we always call each other by name, except on formal occasions. Papitt replied.
"That's normal. And this phenomenon is proof that you have a good relationship. Eric said casually.
"Really? I can't see it. Although Anthrite and I are very respectful of Sister, you have seen Anthra's attitude towards me. ”
Papitt looked helpless.
Eric felt that Anthrite was actually a little ruthless in her mouth, but in private she was thinking about her brother Padit everywhere. She was undoubtedly a good sister. But Papitt didn't seem to be aware of this.
Eric couldn't help it, so he talked about Joanna again: "You all respect Joanna because of her political ability? ”
"Joanna is certainly smart, smart enough to share her father's worries. But that's not all.
She was also the only one who had access to her mother. You know, even the father will attack the mother when she is sick. Anthra and I were no exception, not to mention the butler and maid. So the responsibility of taking care of the mother naturally falls on the eldest sister. At that time, she was desperately trying to learn how to do the work of a maid.
Can you imagine a five-year-old child taking care of a patient who could go crazy every day? And don't forget, her leg was broken in the same year I was stolen. ”
Only then did Eric understand why Papitt used the word "respect" to describe his and Antrich's attitude towards his eldest sister.
An eldest lady with a broken leg has been learning to take care of her mother since she was five years old. When I grow up, I can still be proficient in government affairs. No matter which point of this is put on an ordinary girl, it will be a terrible thing.
Joanna is no ordinary girl.
Now, Eric respects Joanna too.
"Speaking of which, Miss Joanna should have been the heir to Pelos before you were born. I heard that as long as you are the heir, you will have a six-pointed star as a mentor. And who is her mentor?"
"You know that, too. It's Rowan. ”
Papitt's answer was brief.
That said, the Duke intended to train Joanna to be an intelligent person from the beginning. After learning how to do business with Rowan, you will know how to increase the economic strength of Pylos. After all, the cornerstone of Pelos is wealth.
As for government affairs, it was probably taught by the duke himself.
"I don't think you have a lot of problems today, like a spy from Oudeh. After Eric's rounds of questions, Padpitt finally complained.
Eric hurriedly thanked Papitt for his candid answer. It's kind of the end of the inquiry.
Although he still has a question about the past.
Many things happened on that day fifteen years ago. The Assassin cut off Joanna's leg, stole Papitt, and drove Madame insane. But since the Assassins had stolen Papit, Madame had gone mad. So how was anthracene born?
Isn't the Duke unable to get close to Madame?
Eric actually had some guesses about the answer, but he couldn't say it anyway. It's just that it's not very friendly to the Pelos family.
"Alright. You're done asking. Let me ask you next. How did you get here?"
Papitt's face was clearly written: I should have asked this question first.
Eric shoved the newspaper directly into Papitt's hand. And point out the location of the phoenix butterfly notice with his hand.
After Papitt glanced at it, his eyes immediately widened a lot: "Come to the City Lord's Fort to steal paintings? But with our defensive strength, I don't believe he'll be able to do it. ”
Joanna doesn't say that.
Eric could only assume that Papitt had never heard of the phoenix butterfly. When asked, it turned out to be true. So he repeated the seriousness of the matter and Joanna's attitude to him.
That's when Papitt came to face up to the problem.
"Although I still don't think his intrusion is a threat to my safety. But I wonder how you're going to stop him from stealing that painting?"
Indeed, the immortal body certainly does not have to worry about security.
"I've seen phoenixes before...... To be exact, they used to be in the same room, so I had some guesses about his modus operandi. This was further confirmed by a review of the dossier. That is, he will use drugs to make people unconscious every time and take the opportunity to steal items. ”
Papitt was skeptical: "Are you saying that this famous thief is just a scoundrel who can stun people with anesthetics?"
"Of course not. This is probably just one of his many modus operandi. But even though it's one of them, we have to find a way to fight his drug. So, I need you to help me find a pharmacist to concoct an anti-coma potion. This was crucial to the fort's preparedness. ”
Eric explained.
Papee nodded: "What you say makes a lot of sense. Find a pharmacist...... There is a candidate. ”
"What?" Eric didn't understand what Papitt was hesitating.
Papitt frowned, "His price is a little higher." ”
Can the wealthy heir of Pelos find it expensive?Eric took a sharp breath. In his opinion, the candidate recommended by Papitt will naturally not be a liar. Then there is only one possibility left: you get what you pay for.
"That pharmacist is that powerful?"
"He's not a pharmacist, he's an alchemist. ”