When Sherlock entered the room, he subconsciously raised an eyebrow.

At first glance, he could see that there was too little food on the table and that too much had been eaten.

Unlike the Star Antimony, the knighthood does not promote the virtue of frugality. Here, it is an honor to have a banquet – and it is considered rude if the food and wine are almost finished, but the feast is far from over.

It was because the host prepared too little food that the guests needed to leave early to end their trip. Therefore, when the guests realize that they are almost finished, they will also deliberately eat less to save some face for the host.

So it can't be the first round of meals. Rather, it should be the second round.

In the same way, if it is a faux pas to finish a meal, then removing and serving a second round of dishes is a kind of attention and retention. The implication is: "I've replaced you with another table of fresh and hot food, isn't it a bit rude for you to leave now?" ”

“…… Good evening, Mr. Sherlock. ”

Isabel was the first to speak: "It's a pleasure to meet you." ”

- What are you suddenly happy about?

Sherlock was a little confused, but there was still nothing wrong with etiquette.

"The silver-crowned dragon is above."

He didn't dare to raise his head to meet the princess, so he knelt down on one knee, touched his chest with one hand, and bowed his head to make a knightly salute: "Your Royal Highness the Princess, I wish you all the best." ”

"Please, Mr. Sherlock."

Isabel made a crisp sound.

Only then did Sherlock dare to get up and greet Janis, who was still sitting at the table, and Ivus, who was in a wheelchair.

Janis smiled and nodded in response. As for Ewas, who was unable to move, Lily behind him bowed lightly and returned the salute.

Soon, a glance at Sherlock's eagle-sharp gaze after getting up noticed Princess Isabel's slightly drunken face.

- Did you drink so much?

He was a little surprised.

It seems that Master Janis still attaches great importance to Mr. Ewass.

Otherwise, she should have prevented Her Royal Highness from drinking too much - in terms of etiquette, the average big man would not drink too much at a banquet, but would only take a sip or two politely. If you drink a glass and then add another drink, you will seem too close and take the banquet too seriously.

And this in itself is a political signal.

If Master Annis thinks that Ivas is an insignificant guest, he will signal Isabel to keep her distance.

But now I'm afraid it's not a matter of having a glass or two.

Look at the two empty bottles on the table...... The three of them actually drank two bottles of wine?

The servants of the Temple of Silver and Tin will surely sell this information. Sherlock knows...... Some of them have ties to a minister or knightly family. Sometimes, he buys some information from them himself.

Other words.

By tomorrow morning at the latest, the information that Princess Isabel has favored Ivas Moriarty will be sent to the desks of several ministers.

Young and promising......

When Sherlock thought of this, a thought popped into his mind:

…… Speaking of which.

Her Royal Highness had previously played the role of the mother of little Ivus in the ceremony...... She can't be out of the drama yet, right?

"Speaking of which, Mr. Sherlock. I've heard that you and Inspector General Edward went on some cases? Do you eat at night? Why don't you sit down and eat? ”

“…… Can't. ”

Sherlock quickly politely refused.

But he symbolically took a piece of bread in his hand and signaled that he had accepted the food given by the princess.

He knew that this point had reached the rest time of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and he must have eaten well. He didn't dare to let Princess Isabel accompany him to dinner for his own reasons.

If his father had known about this, he would have beaten him.

Thinking of this, Sherlock suddenly saw the corners of the little princess's mouth slightly raised, and realized that she was probably a little too drunk.

…… Now I'm afraid I'm deliberately making fun of myself.

When I was in a dream before, as the only experienced senior in the team, I reprimanded the naïve "Lulu" several times.

Basically, it's just what he says, and there's no room for her to refute. The result is now a reality...... In the Temple of Silver and Tin, the positions of the two were completely reversed.

It can't be helped.

After all, it is you who takes the initiative to expose your identity...... It's no wonder she's no wonder.

But Sherlock soon stumbled.

If it were only the princess and Master Janis, he would have had something to say. By the way, I would like to remind Master Janis about the seemingly dangerous and mysterious Mr. "Fox".

…… However, Ivas is still here.

Although Sherlock is very optimistic about Ivus, he cannot voluntarily divulge Princess Isabel's private information in front of outsiders.

After all, this is something that only he and Isabel know.

If he says it here, does it mean that he will also leak and even sell the little princess's personal information outside? Sherlock was loyal to Queen Sophia, so naturally it was impossible for him to do such a thing that endangered the royal family.

…… But here's the problem.

Sherlock, who has always been straightforward, now explains his motive for tracking down the Sweater Brotherhood?

So Sherlock thought about it for a moment, and thought of a way of answering that only Isabel could understand:

"I stumbled upon the gathering point of a gang of strangled parties in Lloyd's district from an unreliable gentleman."

Sherlock hinted in a deep voice, "They may have something to do with the masterminds behind the Pelican Bar." Thinking that it would be a bit risky to go alone, I invited my friend Edward Moriarty to accompany me. ”

"So, what are the results of the investigation?"

Ivas suddenly interjected, looking very interested in the topic.

"It went well. It was indeed the gathering place of a gang of stranglers called the Sweater Brotherhood. We also found a batch of alchemy bombs. ”

"So," said Ivus, smiling, "that 'not very reliable gentleman' seems to be quite reliable." ”

Sherlock was noncommittal, and after a moment of silence, added, "However, after a brief interrogation, they themselves did not know that it was a bomb. They just take the money and take care of the goods for others.

"I suspect that the mastermind behind them has a connection with someone at customs. Because the bombs came from customs through regular channels - I went to check with Edward in the afternoon, and the goods were duly signed and labeled as inspected. ”

Mr. Detective, who has curly black hair and a always lazy expression, looks confident at the moment: "This is very important information, and it is a key breakthrough."

"Following this clue, we immediately grasped the logistics batch and arrival time of the remaining bombs. If you continue to investigate, you will be able to find out all the acceptance personnel of the customs department on that day from this time.

"Your Highness Isabel, I could even say that the case has now been solved. The rest of the work is nothing more than repetitive, non-technical investigative work. ”

He didn't hide from Ivus, because it was completely unnecessary.

The other party in this case is Aihuas's eldest brother. He's not the type to talk about rules in everything, and if Ivas asked, he would definitely say.

“…… Also, Her Royal Highness Isabel. The identity of the 'bone carving' has basically been locked, and the 'fox' has not yet started the investigation. ”

Sherlock asked respectfully, "Should we go find the bone eagle or the fox first?" ”

Now he hasn't written a report yet.

But when he writes the report and gives it to the Queen, the Queen will most likely let him refer to Her Royal Highness's opinion...... After all, this is also involved in Isabel's own advancement ritual. Only she and Sherlock know what's going on inside. With the Queen's wisdom, she certainly won't point fingers.

At that time, Isabel's opinion will still be asked when you investigate yourself - it is better to take the initiative now, and you can still leave yourself some initiative.

"Go find the bone carving. There are unstable elements that threaten Avalon, and we need to get rid of them as soon as possible. I will support you in your investigation and come to me if there is any link that needs to be signed. ”

Isabel pondered for a moment, glanced at Ivus, and replied somewhat vaguely, "As for Mr. 'Fox'...... You can put it for a while. ”

Ivus blinked.

Isabel was vaguely suspicious at the moment.

But the answer she gave surprised Sherlock a little - he really didn't want to find the "fox", so he deliberately said that the identity of the "bone carving" was almost locked. It is hoped that this means will be used to induce Isabel's decision-making.

After all, in his opinion, Isabelle's obsession with her "Mr. Fox" is quite heavy.

- Is it because of Ivus?

If yes, it couldn't be better.

In contrast to the cunning "fox" with unidentified identity and rhetoric, he has an impression of Ivas as intelligent and decisive, modest and polite. In addition, he also respected his professor Moriarty, who was relatively poor in mathematics at the time, but thanks to Professor Moriarty's guidance, he was able to maintain his position as the chief until graduation.

Thanks to Professor Moriarty's guidance, Sherlock realized that his true talent was actually on the path of wisdom. In fact, he does not recognize the norms of the authoritarian path very much, but his strict control of his own will and the behavior of leading others inadvertently fits the authoritarian path.

And the way he met Professor Moriarty was through his friend Edward.

He was the only friend Sherlock had made in college.

Therefore, his evaluation of Ivas is somewhat mixed with personal feelings.

"Be careful on the road when you go."

Janis asked, "Do you have a dagger on you, Sherlock?" ”

"Yes," Sherlock replied, "Edward brought me one." ”

Many of the spells of the Authoritarian Path require this short sword to be wielded. Because this dagger is the status symbol of Avalon's law enforcement officers, it represents "law". In a sense, it's essentially an authoritarian path limited staff that can be used as a melee weapon.

Edward went out with two swords, not because he was going to open two swords, but because one of them was for Sherlock's defense.

Sherlock is not an overseer, but a consultant. He didn't have a sword.

If he refuses to enter Avalon's legal system, most of the legal spells he has learned will not be available. Those who are unwilling to obey their superiors and do not follow order are deprived of their power – this is also characteristic of the authoritarian path.

"That's fine."

Janis nodded, and said to Ivus, "I'll send someone to your house after that painting, so don't take it." It's going to be dangerous—at least not Sherlock. ”

"What painting?"

Sherlock was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously asked, "I think it's okay." ”

He is more or less a lawyer who has barely reached the fourth level, and he is not something that any little thief can provoke.

"It's 'Golden Dawn.'"

Ivus, who was in a wheelchair, spoke softly and replied softly, "I had a great conversation with Master Janis, so she decided to give me this painting. ”

Sherlock was stunned for a moment, startled.

There was a clear look of astonishment on his face, and the incomprehensible reality made his mind go blank for a moment.

- "Golden Dawn"?!

Is this kind of national treasure-level artwork something that can be given away by "having a good conversation"?!

…… Young and promising, young and promising!

Sherlock didn't know what to say, so he could only repeat it in his mind.