Instead of employing a live-in gardener, the Moriarty family hired a famous gardener to take care of the garden at regular intervals.

Juan Sorensen was a professor of biology at the University of Law. Because of the beautiful arrangement of their own garden and the good cultivation of flowers, they are famous in the circle of the knight family.

Because of this, after his retirement, his status and income were higher - many people wanted to ask Juan Sr. to design the garden layout for their family, and it even became a famous trend. But if you want to invite him, you still need some face...... As a full professor, the elder Moriarty is this face. He was an old friend of Professor Sorensen.

"Have you had a good trip, Evas?"

Old Juan also watched Ivus and Edward grow up, so he knew why Ivus was not here during this time, and he could directly call Ivus and Edward by their names: "You came back at the right time - it's rare that Edward didn't go out today." ”

"Didn't he go to work today?" Ivus paused and asked carefully.

"Yes, Edward seems to be entertaining guests. The man was wearing a navy uniform and looked quite young. It should be about the same age as Edward. ”

The old gardener thought for a moment, and then replied, "Probably a friend of Edward's, and I see that the young man was very happy to see Edward." ”

“…… It's really rare that the eldest brother actually has friends of the same age. ”

Ivus was surprised: "I've never heard of it. ”

According to Edward's old-fashioned, serious, and unsmiling personality, Sherlock was able to make a friend entirely because Sherlock was also a weirdo.

Edward's appearance was different from that of Ivus and Yulia, he was not handsome by any means, but only well-groomed and neat. When he's dressed in formal attire, he's as serious and reassuring as one of those conference speakers. And if he changed into civilian clothes and put down his neatly combed back oily head, he could easily melt into the crowd.

He is a man who does not like to tell others what he thinks and secrets. Even though he had been friends with Sherlock for many years, he still kept almost all of Sherlock's secrets.

And this is one of the few advantages of Edward's interpersonal communication - at least he is strict enough to never reveal the gossip he hears.

He always keeps a straight face, and hardly reacts to other people's jokes and stories, let alone chooses to look at the atmosphere at the right time on occasions that "should be cheered". He's always been a straight talker, and if there's nothing he has to say, he's silent.

He is very disgusted with those who are just flattering and approaching him, and if he feels the extreme, he will even get up and leave without giving the other party. And his status as a widower who lost his wife made it difficult for the young women who admired him, and they were unable to get close to him.

As the saying goes, the living cannot win over the dead.

Because of this, when Edward appeared in a more relaxed social situation, even the voices of other people chatting and laughing could be muffled by his presence. Edward soon found out about this, and he simply stopped going.

Edward's few hobbies are probably music, which is one of the reasons why he and Sherlock are friends. However, Sherlock prefers the lyrical and melodious ones, which can relax his brain; Edward, on the other hand, prefers the style of solemnity, heaviness, and tragedy.

But occasionally they listen to the same concert.

And when Sherlock returned, it was noticeably easier; When Edward returned, he became more silent and depressed.

I feel that if Edward were in modern times, he would be the kind of loyal user who turned on the net at midnight on time.

Contrary to Edward's extreme lack of "friends", Edward's reputation in the field of work is extremely high. He was steady, clean, meticulous, and always kept secrets – which was why he was able to sit in the position of Inspector General of the Isle of Glass at such a young age.

The Founders' family had little influence in this regard.

After all, the Moriarty family can only have one heir in the end, and the others can't even keep the surname Moriarty in the end. Moreover, after all, they are just adopted sons who have nothing to rely on, and they do not have a close relationship network formed by long-term intermarriage and marriage of a normal state-builder family.

There were so many founding families, but in the end this position fell to Edward. This is a testament to his individual ability.

On the other hand, the fact that Edward, who was so young and promising, could not find a few friends of the same age outside of work is enough to prove how difficult he was to those who wanted to get close to him.

However, those old people who are very old have a good relationship with Edward, and they also have a high opinion of him. It can be said that it is the idol of middle-aged and elderly women. The more steady, slow, egalitarian, and relaxed pace of socializing suited the silent and sensitive Edward.

Ivus became interested in the "young navy" and followed Lily towards the gate.

Before I could knock on the door, the door opened on its own.

The man who opened the door was Edward's valet. He saw through the window that Ivas and Lily were back, so he came and opened the door.

"Where's Yulia?"

When Ivus entered the door, he was surprised to find that Yulia, who was always the first to greet him, was not there. I also feel a little uncomfortable.

"Miss Yulia is also studying alchemy in the Temple of Silver and Tin."

The red-haired young man quickly replied, "Mr. Wade and Mary are with them, and they will be back in the evening." The royal family will send coachmen to bring them back...... No overnight stay in the Temple of Silver and Tin. ”

Mary is Yulia's personal maid. And the old Wade is James's personal valet.

It sounds like sending your child to an extra class...... In addition to the fact that the destination is the royal palace, it seems that this is indeed the case.

The original elven butler Oswald is still missing, so Wade is temporarily replaced by the male butler of the Moriarty family.

"Actually, it's okay to spend the night," Ivas thought for a moment, "Isabel likes Yulia too." Mr. Wade is also old, and it is not good for him to run so far every day...... Why don't you let Mary live with Yulia in the Temple of Silver and Tin? I'll just talk to Her Majesty or Isabel about it later. ”

The White Queen is really not too close to the Red Queen. Although the Moriarty family also has villas in the Red Queen, Yulia obviously doesn't want to live there by herself. And it just so happens that Isabel really wants a playmate.

The Silver and Tin Palace, which could easily accommodate more than twenty members of the royal family, was now empty. Even if it's not scary, it's a little lonely.

Although he can't see his sister who sticks to him every day, Aihuas is a little uncomfortable and somewhat lost. But she was happy to find friends and find what she wanted to do.

As for Yulia's desire to see Ivus—it would be better for Evas to find them in the Temple of Silver and Tin. The two-hour commute was a two-hour journey, and Ivas still felt a little sorry for Yulia.

Anyway, it's just two more trips. He doesn't have to use a wheelchair anymore, and the carriage isn't slow. If he was in a hurry, he could also borrow a griffon.

When Ivus entered, he saw that the living room was extremely bright.

He was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted...... This is the magic painting "Golden Dawn" that Master Janis gave him.

The golden glow of the crimson morning sun rose from the middle of the sacred building made of gold and sprinkled on the two people who were talking in the living room. It makes time seem like it's just sunrise.

The man sitting on the couch was, indeed, about the same age as Edward, as Professor Sorensen had said.

Hearing someone approaching, he nervously stopped the conversation.

"I'm back."

Edward nodded at Evas, a rare smile.

He looked at the man and said, "Exactly, Captain Camus." Ivas is back, you repeat your question. ”

"Anything else about me?"

Ivus said with interest, leaning back against the couch where Edward was sitting.

He looked at the young navy named Camus.

Camus has short neat hair and a long, thin face. His nose was high, his cheekbones were high, and his eyes were deep enough to look haggard.

"It's closely related to you."

Edward turned around and replied solemnly, "Do you know anything about the woman named Aleister?" ”

“…… Ha? ”

Ivus was stunned for a moment.

He didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Let me tell you, Mr. Chancellor...... You are entitled to know about it. ”

Captain Camus was clearly aware of Ivus's appointment.

"Because this matter is classified as top secret, it involves diplomatic secrets and espionage, and theoretically you can't tell anyone......

Camus looked nervously at Lily.

Although she knows that there are no secrets for the valet, if Lily wants to know, she can also ask Ivus...... But in Camus's position, he must prevent all possible leaks. Or rather, the possibility of leaking secrets from one's own side.

Lily is also very skilled in this situation.

She nodded slightly, and left the living room to talk to Edward's valet.

"Say it, Captain."

Ivus looked at Camus, "What the hell are you trying to say?" ”

“…… I lost a letter. ”

Camus lowered his head and staggered Ivas's piercing gaze, "That's an important piece of information intercepted from Iris—

"According to Iris's spy at Star Antimony, Avalon's royal agent, Miss 'Aleister'...... Actually a spy for the Star Antimony Man. ”

“…… Yes? ”

Ivus froze.

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