Early in the morning on December 1st.

In the imperial capital of Hydrera, only a mile away from the core area of Hydrera, an old-fashioned four-wheeled carriage drove out of the back door of the Ice Sea Kingdom's embassy in the Delun Empire, briskly passing through the streets and alleys.

The municipal department of the imperial capital is very diligent, and early in the morning, a large number of workers and volunteers were organized to shovel snow on the streets.

The thick snow was carried away by trucks, and the newly cleared street was sprinkled with a thin layer of sea salt particles, and the wooden shovels rubbed against the street pavement with a 'clatter' sound.

The carriage traveled at a gallop from the east side of the Hydra Palace to due south.

In the cold wind, an iron shield-shaped signboard swayed from side to side in the wind, and a red parrot with brilliant feathers was also covered with a thin layer of frost on the signboard several feet in size, making it look wilting more and more.

The Red Parrot Theater is a folk theater that has become extremely famous in the imperial capital in the past ten years.

The carriage bypassed the main entrance of the theater and followed an alley to the back entrance. A man in a bowler hat, a short cloak, and a cane jumped out of the carriage, pushed open the back door, and walked straight inside.

It's freezing outside, but inside the theater is as warm as spring, with metal water pipes connected to the boiler, and the high-temperature steam easily warms the huge theater that can accommodate thousands of spectators.

On the stage of the theater, Vilenya, dressed in a thin dress, is singing with a blonde man and rehearsing a new play.

More than a dozen screenwriters, directors, costume designers, prop masters and other characters stood on the edge of the stage with serious faces, carefully observing the interpretation of Vilenya and the blonde man.

Dozens of supporting dancers and supporting actors, who were also dressed in thin clothes, were scattered on the stage panting. They had just finished a vigorous group dance, and many of them were sweating profusely, with a hint of exhaustion in their eyes.

It's already December, and as the New Year gets closer and closer, the major theaters in the imperial capital are about to enter a fierce fire period. Every theater is carefully preparing, every theater company is writing new plays, and countless actors are secretly working hard.

During the New Year's celebration, a popular new drama is enough to make an unknown little actor become famous in one day, become a big star sought after by everyone, and even enter the upper class. Subsequently, the directors and screenwriters of the troupe were also able to gain fame and fortune, and since then, the carp has jumped into the dragon gate and become a figure in the entertainment industry of the imperial capital.

Vilenya has a good temperament and beautiful appearance, her voice is as tactful and crisp as a lark on the grassland, her singing skills are even stronger, and her beautiful singing voice is like sweet spring water, which is injected into people's hearts bit by bit, making people feel happy and sweet inexplicably.

Compared to Vilenya, the blonde man who partnered with her was a little weaker in singing.

It's not that his singing skills are not good, but that Vilenya's singing skills are so good that when the two sing harmony, Vilenya is obviously a lot better than him.

This feels like a perfect picture, with a few more dead branches and leaves, which makes people feel awkward from the bottom of their hearts.

'Bang Bang Bang', the original composition of the troupe slapped his thigh with the sheet music, and he extended a thumbs up to Vilenya: "Vilenya, perfect, perfect...... That's what I want, exactly what I want...... You are perfect and couldn't be better than you. ”

Madly complimenting Vilenya, the disheveled composer looked at the blonde man fiercely: "But you, Jackson, what the hell are you singing about?" You have trampled my work, you have dishonored it...... Bastard ......"

The composer reprimanded the blonde man with a frenzied accusation.

The blonde man folded his pitiful hands in front of his chest and whispered something to the composer. The directors and screenwriters of the troupe on the side also gathered together and discussed something in a low voice.

Vilenya gasped, walked to the edge of the stage, grabbed a glass of water and took two sips of water.

"Vilenya." Behind the curtain on the side of the stage, a low shout was heard. Vilenya was slightly stunned, her gaze quickly swept over the curtain, and then her eyes lit up.

Brisk as a deer, Vilenya ran behind the curtain, and then she opened her arms and warmly embraced the man standing in the shadow of the curtain: "Mentor, didn't you leave the Delen Empire and go back to the Ice Sea Kingdom?" Why are you here? ”

Vilenya and Joe's mentor, the sword-bearer of the El Order, and the royal special advisor to the Ice Sea Kingdom, Sherlock shook his head and shrugged his shoulders: "Oh, too busy to worry about...... Unlucky! ”

Shaking his head, Sherlock looked at the stage, "Are you free?" Maybe this time, I need your help. ”

Vilenya frowned, glancing back at the blonde man being trained on stage, and at the group of troupe executives discussing something with serious faces.

With a slight pouting of her ruddy mouth, Vilenya said indifferently, "Ah, they may be busy, but to be honest, I don't really have anything to do...... If it weren't for the drag of this blonde idiot, this new drama wouldn't have been difficult for me at all. ”

Squinting her eyes slyly, Vilenya laughed and said, "Although I said that, this new drama has a lot to stake...... What do you say? Do you need my help? Uh, you know, I've been ...... lately. Hands are tight...... This new drama is ready to be staged in the New Year's schedule, and if the performance is smashed, hey, the northwest wind is not delicious. ”

Sherlock took out a thick roll of banknotes and handed it to Vilenya, he said in a deep voice: "Don't worry about the cost and after-the-fact remuneration, this time, it is to serve the royal family of the Ice Sea Kingdom, with preferential funds and good remuneration." ”

Pursing his lips, Sherlock said in a deep voice, "If you can walk away, come with me...... This time, perhaps, I will also have to use the power of my other apprentice, the bastard you should call 'junior brother'. ”

Vilenya had just taken the banknotes and was happily about to count them, when she suddenly heard Sherlock's words, she couldn't help but be surprised: "Your other apprentice? My junior brother? Is he in the imperial capital? ”

Sherlock shrugged his shoulders and sighed, "That's right, he's in the imperial capital...... Uh, I forgot to say it to you when I was in the port of Tulum...... Joe from House Ritt, do you remember? He was another of my disciples. ”

"I didn't expect that he actually ran to the imperial capital, and it seems that recently, he has caused a lot of trouble. What a restless bastard, but, it just so happens that since he's in the imperial capital and you're there, then ......"

Vilenya's eyes widened and she looked at Sherlock in surprise: "Joe Jung Wittu is your protégé?" Is it my junior brother? O merciful Mutesthe, Ho, why didn't you say it earlier? ”

Vilenya raised the bill in her hand, kissed it gently, and muttered to herself in great intoxication: "Oh, this is really the only good news I've heard in recent months...... Oh, does he know that I am your disciple? ”

Sherlock nodded vigorously: "I forgot to tell you that he is my disciple, but I did tell him that you are my disciple, and I asked him to take care of you in Tulum Harbor!" ”

Vilenya's smile suddenly stiffened: "This damn bastard! The last time he saw me, he didn't talk about it...... However, in acknowledging his affection, he also helped me. ”

Grand Sister Eliza, with a few nuns, sent Joe very enthusiastically to the gates of St. Maya's Cathedral.

Grand Sister Eliza looked at Joe lovingly and said warmly, "Joe, St. Maya's Cathedral is your home...... If you run into any trouble, or have any troubles, the doors of the cathedral are always open to you. ”

Jo solemnly bowed to Archnun Eliza: "Merciful Mutheste is above, this is a matter of course. ”

At this moment, Joe was relaxed and extremely happy.

He has been influenced by Leah, Tifa and Weima since he was a child, and the three most important women around him are all followers of the Silver Cinnamon Church. Inevitably, when Joe wants to make some oath violations, he must first go to the church to confess to Muteste in exchange for psychological comfort.

After repenting, and donating a large sum of incense money, and getting 'Mutheste's permission', Joe was naturally able to do a great job.

It can't be said that Joe is a devout believer, he just asks for peace of mind.

Joe said goodbye to Grand Sister Eliza warmly, and then, under the watchful eyes of a group of nuns, they led the group away. It wasn't until Joe and his subordinates turned the corner and couldn't see their backs at all that Sister Eliza sighed with heartfelt emotion.

"There are very few people like Joe Jung Witu who are so young and yet so devout believers."

"Therefore, inform the sisters of the diocese, remember the name of Joe Jon Wittu, and when the opportunity arises, we will let the glory of my Lord be more inclined to him."

"All believers are equal, and our Lord treats believers equally...... But devout believers are bound to receive more attention, greater favor, and more glory from our Lord. ”

Joe was riding his horse, and just around the corner, a carriage came from across the road, and with the shout of the coachman, the carriage crossed and stopped in front of Joe.

Joe subconsciously held the revolver at his waist, Marcos and Big Ivan pushed open the carriage door and rushed out, one left and one right in front of Joe, Lan Mu Hibiscus, Lan Kikyo and others were silently ready for battle.

The window of the carriage blocking the road moved, revealing half of Sherlock's face: "Joe, it's me, I haven't seen you for a while...... Hmm, I need your help! ”

Vilenya showed half of her pretty face from the car window, she squinted, and greeted Joe very warmly: "Master Joe, thank you for helping me at the Whispering Forest Club last time...... I didn't expect you to know Mr. Sherlock. ”

"Ahh......h Vilenya! Joe rolled his eyes.

He knew that Vilenya was another of Sherlock's protégés, but the last time he had met her at the Whispering Forest Club, he hadn't even thought to mention it.

In Vilenya's nest in Port Tulum, in the secret compartment of the safe, the crystal ball that brought Joe a great sense of danger, Joe still remembers it vividly.

He instinctively didn't want to have too much to do with Vilenya.

But Sherlock was in front of him...... Joe hesitated, jumped off the horse, pulled the car door, and swayed his huge body into the carriage: "Go to the old grandmother's tavern...... Hey, do you know that place? ”

The driver of the car answered, shook his horsewhip, and drove in the direction of the food street in the university town.