Chapter 21: Unexpected Joy
Atos dragged his tired body back to his lodgings, as tired as today, Atos hadn't experienced it in a long time.
Yesterday afternoon, while accompanying Miturin to a nearby town to inspect, there was a sudden incident of collective food poisoning. This kind of thing happened in front of him, and Miturin, as the highest official, had the responsibility to deal with the matter on the spot, and he didn't have time to rest until the situation stabilized in the middle of the night. The good thing for Miturin is that there are no casualties, but the exact reason is still unclear.
As Miturin's housekeeper, you must also take the lead when Mitulin is busy. Whether it is intended or not, the work of face is always to be done. However, Aitos, who had become an old fritter, also followed in Miturin's footsteps and returned to the Duke's Palace after arranging the corresponding things.
Atos changed into his pajamas and got ready for a good rest. During this period of time, he was indeed very tired, to complete the work assigned by Miturin, to spy on Aaron's movements, and to calm Harrison's gradually crumbling mentality.
"Don't worry, when I get the whole situation under control, you have to believe that your position will not be as simple as the captain of the pro-guard guard. Your future will be as bright as mine. This is what Aetos has repeatedly said to Harrison, and whether it is sincere or not, from a politician's point of view, is indeed debatable.
Aitos is not a politician, but he hopes to be one in the future.
Among the many upsetting things, Atos was most concerned about the issue of Razor's stand-in. He already had several Razor stand-ins in his hands, but none of them were as perfect as Aaron. Aaron has a great advantage that no one else can achieve - a strong ability to learn.
These people are already almost the same as Razor in height and weight, and under the effect of the mysterious potion, their appearance is also very similar to Razor, but what is terrible is their ability to learn. Only one of them had mastered two hundred words in a week, and Athos was speechless about it, considering that it took Aaron less than a week to memorize more than two thousand words.
Aaron is now out of his control, and it is imperative to find a stand-in. But Aaron's swordsmanship with Crayford disrupted his plans, and now Harrison alone is no longer 100% sure of subduing Aaron, and if he ends up with a fish to death, it will be the worst-case scenario.
"Knock knock. As Atos was about to rest, there was a sharp knock on the door.
"Who? I'm going to rest. There was a hint of displeasure in Atos's voice, he was tired right now, so the most he wanted to do was lie in bed and get some rest.
"Aitos, it's me, Harrison, I have a situation here, and I'd like to tell you about it if I can. Harrison's words were filled with some urgency.
"If not, can we wait until the afternoon when I'm rested? Atos frowned. Harrison doesn't always know how to use his brain, he feels anxious about everything, and it's not the first time Atos has experienced something like this.
"This matter has to do with Aaron. Harris made the key points, and as for whether or not to meet with him, Harris left the decision to Aitos.
"Wait a minute, I'll change my clothes. Atos replied as he put the clothes he had just changed back on.
"What the hell is going on? You know I'm so tired right now, so tired that I don't want to get up again when I lie down, and I don't want this to be a rift in our intimacy. Atos came out of the room and said to Harrison.
"Absolutely not. Personally, I think this incident still has some influence on us. Harrison walked ahead and led the way for Atoth.
Hopefully, or when these disturbing things are over, your doom will come. Aytos thought to himself as he looked at the burly swordsman walking in front.
Atos followed Harrison around and around to a basement. This basement was originally used to store food for the winter, but now it is summer, so it is not used much, so it is temporarily vacant.
"Be careful, the road here is slippery. Harrison reminded.
Atos listened to Harrison's words and became cautious. While leaning against the wall, he moved his steps carefully. When his feet touched the ground, he put his heart down.
"What the hell are you doing, Harrison, why did you bring me here?" Aitos asked.
"Don't worry, Aitos, look ahead, it's the guy hiding in the corner, and you'll know what's going on. Harrison said, pointing to the corner.
Aitos looked in the direction Harrison was pointing, and a shadow appeared in the corner. He focused his attention on the shadow, and realized that the shadow was actually a man crouched on the ground.
"Who is he, and what does it have to do with Aaron?" Aitos asked Harrison, who was beside him.
"It's better to wait for you to ask him personally. He's a very interesting guy, and at first he was sneaking around outside the Duke's Palace, and I found him arrested. When I first interrogated him, he was very backbone, and he looked like he would rather die than give in, and after I pulled out a few of his teeth, I even told his father how many lovers he had beyond. Such an interesting person, if you don't interrogate it yourself, it will be a lot less fun. ”
Atos glanced at Harrison with the roll of his eyes, he hated someone like Harrison who didn't say anything but didn't have a bright brain.
The fibers in the basement were dim, and even with two torches lit, I could barely see the person. The clothes he wore were quite elegant, a white dress trimmed with gold trim, and if this one was placed on the market, it might cost about a gold coin, but it was definitely not worth the price now. The garment was now like a white canvas, stained with black paint, and had become filthy and filthy. Looking at his face, he shouldn't be very old, about twenty years old, but he already has a lot of gray hair, and he should have experienced something, which may have added a few years to his real age. The already not very good-looking face became even more hideous because of the black mud and bright red blood, which made Atoth's heart very uncomfortable.
"What's your name?" Athos asked, pouting.
"Marjery, Marjery White. The man said weakly, and as he spoke, the teeth that were missing his four front teeth were completely exposed.
"Marjery White? Aytos dragged his chin and thought, "Who are you Strong White?"
"That's my father. Marjery's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he remembered something.
"Who is Strong White, is he famous?" asked Harrison in a whisper close to Aitos's ear.
"Didn't you already ask?" Aitos asked rhetorically.
"Yes, I didn't ask who his father was. ”
Atos rubbed his forehead: "Aaron has been learning swordsmanship with Creyford recently, do you know about this?"
"Of course I know about it, and I was there when the Duke said it. ”
"This person is the person who clashed with Aaron on the first day he went to learn swordsmanship, and the Duke is very concerned about this matter, please, I heard that this person insulted the Duke. So, two days ago, my house was raided. Aitos said.
"No wonder, it's called death. Harrison said, touching his chin.
"I didn't know that person was Razor, or I wouldn't have dared to ...... if I had the guts," Marjery became agitated and defended himself loudly.
"Shut up! that's what the villains defend themselves. Aytos interrupted Margery, "Say, what do you want to do here, Lord Mitulin's mansion?"
"I didn't know this was Lord Mitulin's mansion!" said Marjery, panicking.
"But you still came here, and you were very careless, and we caught you. I think your father must miss you very much, and I would like me to hand you over to the Duke and ask him to grant your father's wish. ”
Marjery's body trembled, don't ...... I, I'll say it now, I'll say everything. I'm here to track a talent. ”
"Who are you following?" asked Atos.
"I don't know, the man is wearing a mask, but the figure should be Razor, and with him, there is a woman who looks like a maid. Marjery replied.
Hearing this, Aetos was almost certain that the person Marjery was talking about was Aaron, and the maid should be Felia.
"Why are you following them?" asked Stos.
"After my family was ruined, there was nowhere to go. So he took refuge in Mr. Edward...... Mr. Edward said that if I completed this task, he would consider taking me in. So, I followed...... I really didn't know he wanted me to follow Razor, and if I did, I wouldn't have dared to kill me. ”
"Edward Hill?"
Marjery nodded.
Atoth's expression became serious. Edward Hill is a famous ruffian in Hankyo, and he has a lot of power among the lower classes, so he can be said to be the underground emperor of Hankyo, but he didn't expect Aaron to provoke Edward, I don't know if God is helping him. However, it is estimated that even Edward himself did not know that the person he was following would be Razor's stand-in, otherwise he would not have sent such a person. Aytos looked at the submissive Majri and thought to himself.
"Do you know why Edward is following the two of them?" Atoth asked.
"It's not very clear...... It seems to be because the maid owes Mr. Edward money. I don't know why. ”
"Well, you listen. I also have a matter that I want your help with, and if you agree, I can release you right now, and let you go back to Edward at once. Of course, I wouldn't mind killing you now if you didn't want to. ”
Marjery nodded hurriedly: "I do, I do." ”
"Go back and tell Edward that I, the head of the Duke's Court, Aitos, want to meet him as soon as possible. Atos clenched his fists, and a murderous aura appeared in his eyes.