After a leisurely morning, a hasty lunch.

Nock asked Clowwell to take Hawkes and Hywell to the backyard to play.

Lillian takes Asley and Avril to the study in the Nock dormitory to read.

Lillian is a student of theology.

Asley and Avril read novels together.

Well, a romance novel written by an author named Sir Rose seems to be titled "Madame Rose".

It is said to be a forbidden book in aristocratic circles, but Nock hasn't read it anyway.

In addition to the most basic literacy lessons, Nock memorized several Bibles under the pressure of Father John.

The rest of the time was spent studying magic and pharmacology, or how to exorcise demons.

He didn't have time to read such entertaining miscellaneous books.

However, if Nock had read the so-called forbidden book, he would have burned it instead of letting it poison Asley and Avril.

It's a pity that Nock doesn't know how much trouble this book will cause him in the future. At that point, it was too late to regret it.

That's a story for later, so let's not talk about it for now.

Sitting in the chapel, Nock knelt in front of the statue of the Virgin and began to pray and reflect on his mistakes.

Arrogance made him a little unsightly.

The windfall made him get carried away.

The Lord taught the world,

need to be humble,

reverent

Not greedy,

Do not love vanity.

Nock thought back to the Bible, and kept reflecting on himself.

Just then, a shuffled footstep startled Nock, who was praying.

Despite the chaotic sound of footsteps and the number of people, Nock did not stop his prayers.

Instead, he began to recite the prayer aloud.

"The Lord loves the world,

Teach us to honor our parents,

Do not have evil thoughts,

No killing,

No stealing,

No false testimony,

not for the wives of others,

Don't be greedy for other people's money.

We listen to the Lord's teachings,

Be kind to others,

Caring for parents,

Caring for family and friends.

Solidarity with neighbors,

impartiality and integrity,

Act introspectively,

Think twice about doing things,

Not greedy for vanity,

Not attached to power.

self-cultivation and morality,

After death he will be called by the grace of the Lord,

Ascend to the kingdom of God,

Return to the arms of the Lord.

Amen! (note 1)

He had stopped when he heard Nock's prayer, but finally moved again when Nok finished praying.

With a sound of "Amen", a crowd of people poured into the chapel.

"Father Lane!"

As soon as he entered the door, Ford Holmes excitedly shouted to Nock, who had gotten up.

"Good day, Mr. Holmes, welcome to the Lord's teachings."

Nock didn't know why Ford Holmes came to the door again and brought so many people, but Nock didn't panic at all, calmly greeted the other party, and even carried the Holy Lord out.

"Good day, Father Lane, I'm sorry to interrupt your prayers, but I can't help but want to share with you how I feel right now."

Holmes didn't seem to notice that Nock was carrying out the Holy Lord to oppress people, but instead wanted to pull Nock's hand with excitement.

Nock was a little disgusted, but he let Holmes hold his right hand.

However, he also guessed something from the other party's excited expression, and immediately said, "Huh? Could it be that the police department has already looked for you, and you already know the news? ”

Ford, who was still a little whispering in his heart, heard Nock's words, and suddenly couldn't hold back his mood anymore, he knelt directly in front of Nock, covered Nock's right hand with both hands, and put Nock's right palm on his forehead.

"Oh! Thank you, Wise Lord, for Father Lane to relieve my troubles. Let my grievances be cleared and my reputation restored! ”

"Devout believers, Ford Holmes, are willing to offer a modest sacrifice and gift for the Lord, thanking the Lord for his grace and giving thanks for His glory!"

After Ford thanked him, he kissed the back of Nock's hand a few times excitedly, and then stood up with Nock's support.

"Come on, bring me all the gifts from the carriage!"

At Ford's order, the group of followers rushed out, exited the chapel, and went outside to carry gifts.

Nock didn't care about Ford's style.

Don't look at Ford's gratitude.

But Nock knew that if he hadn't taken the lead in breaking the other party's intentions just now, he was afraid that what he was facing would not be "grateful", but a group of vicious servants and smashing.

Nock could only sigh that Ford Holmes deserved to be a competent businessman.

The speed of changing his face is really fast, and his ability to adapt to changes is simply amazing to Nock's hands.

If it weren't for Nock being the party, I'm afraid I couldn't help but applaud at this time.

"Father Lane, how did you know that the police station had come to me in the morning?"

Although Ford Holmes changed his face on the spot, he couldn't help but test Nock again.

Nock looked at Ford with a guilty look on his face as if he didn't notice, and said, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Holmes." I owe you what you wanted, and although I fought the monster last night, I still couldn't take it, but instead suffered heavy losses and let it escape.

Fortunately, a victim was rescued in time, and it was thought that her confession would prove that Mr. Holmes had not lied in the first place. It's a pity that he was incompetent and couldn't catch the monster, otherwise he would have proved Mr. Holmes's innocence. ”

Nock's words not only pointed out that he had suffered a lot of losses in order to complete the other party's commission, but also pointed out that the other party can now stand proudly in front of Nock, which is also Tonok's blessing.

Ford, who originally wanted to find fault, suddenly retracted his thoughts after listening to Nock's words.

"Oh, I said, no wonder the police station came to inform me early in the morning, saying that they accepted the original confession, and asked me to re-record the confession to see if there were any clues missing at that time."

"No, as soon as I finish my confession, I'll bring someone to thank you, Father Lane."

Ford's exaggerated explanation, Nock didn't take it to heart. The explanation of "thanks" behind the other party, Nock is even more like the other party is farting.

Although he is young, his experience since he was a child has allowed him to see through the hypocrisy of the world.

As a major customer, as long as the other party does not damage the interests of Nock, Nock will not care whether the other party is hypocritical or false.

Nock immediately swore a promise: "This is a bothering Sherlock Holmes, but don't worry, when I am ready, I will definitely catch that monster and give you an explanation, Mr. Holmes." ”

Unexpectedly, Ford listened, waved his hand again and again, "No, no, no, Father Lane, no need." Last night's testimony from that survivor was enough to prove my innocence. As for the murderer or something, let the police station arrest him.

After all, I pay a lot of taxes every year. Father, don't take any more risks, for if danger happens, I will be guilty. ”

Listening to Ford's half-truths, Nock was silent.

Nock knew that it was true that Ford Holmes didn't want to continue dwelling on this matter, but it was false that Nock's safety was fake.

I'm afraid that he is afraid that Nock will not be defeated by that monster, and that monster will find his head afterwards and retaliate against him.

He, Ford Holmes, was just a businessman, and he couldn't afford to make such a thankless loss-making deal.

Thinking about Ford's intentions, Nock didn't insist on it, but in his heart he had already decided to investigate to the end.

Ford didn't want to investigate, it was his Sherlock Holmes business, but Nock didn't investigate, that was his business with the monster.

This is a personal grudge.

While the two of them were talking politely without nutrition, Ford's servant finally brought in a large wooden box from outside.

Ford bent down and patted the lid of the case, looked up and said to Nock, "Father Lane, thank you for your great kindness. This time I brought some small gifts to donate to the church, thank you for your help this time. A little courtesy, not a respect. ”

Nock also smiled kindly: "How embarrassing is this." Ashamed, ashamed, I didn't help much, but I suffered a little loss and lost a few pieces of magic equipment. ”

Ford's smiling face stiffened a little when he heard Nock mention his loss again.

He roared inwardly with discontent, "Damn the broken priest! Every word is not far from your own losses, don't you just want to compensate! The old foxes of the Fox clan are not as cunning as you! ”

Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, Ford did not dare to show it on his face.

He knew how dangerous it was to offend a professional.

Although the Holy Church has lost ground in the Kingdom of Lionheart, as a church still standing in England, the young priest in front of him either has a strong background or is powerful.

Otherwise, the Cult of Deity, which has become the state religion, would not have allowed this small church to dangle under its nose.

Thinking about this, Ford could only take out a small money bag from his arms in pain, and handed the money bag to Nock with a stiff but not embarrassed smile.

"Father Lane, apart from this small gift, this money is my dedication to the Church. Our chamber of commerce still has something to deal with, so I will leave first. ”

Hastily shoved the money bag into Nock's hand, Ford escaped from the chapel with his servants as if they had "fled".

Nock politely shouted, "Go slowly."

Then he tossed the money bag in his hand, weighing that there were about thirty or forty coins in it.

This looks like Ford's own money bag, which is different from the money bag he came with yesterday, but I don't know if it's all gold or silver coins.

After all, even if you are a big businessman, you can't carry a large amount of money in your arms all day long.

Yesterday, the other party was asking for help, so he was naturally well prepared.

Today, I plan to ask the teacher for guilt, but I just temporarily changed my face and changed my words.

Nock didn't expect anything good in the box either.

However, if the other party dares to send it, it has some value, otherwise it will be passed out, but it will be Ford's face.

As a businessman, face is the most important thing.

They can have no integrity, but they can't have no face.

Nock didn't rush to open the box, but opened the money bag in his hand first.

"Huh~ Unexpected joy!"

In the money bag, there were more than three coins, half of gold and half of silver, and no copper coins.

It adds up to about fifteen gold coins, which finally makes up for yesterday's loss.

Raising his foot and kicking open the lid of the box under his feet, Nock was stunned when he saw the contents inside.

"Sherlock Holmes, he's possessed by a Pygmon? Otherwise, how could you give these things to me! ”

In the chapel, Nock's exclamations echoed.

[Note 1: This is a prayer compiled by the author based on online materials, and they are all positive words to persuade people to do good.] If there is any similarity, it is purely coincidental. 】