At two o'clock in the afternoon, a large griffon with variegated feathers, carrying two adults and a child on its back, slowly landed in the backyard of Watson's detective agency.

"Thank you so much."

Detective Watson wiped his sweat and thanked Haina and Sherlock repeatedly: "Without the help of the two of them, I'm afraid I would have died last night." Also be sure to stay for a meal. ”

Haina touched the griffon Liz's head with some distress: "You should also thank Liz...... I didn't even know she could carry us back. ”

Liz has not fully metamorphosed into White Feather, which means that she is still not an adult.

Even the steam train had to travel all night, and it flew back with two adults, a child, and two people's luggage.

"—thank you, Miss Liz."

Watson bowed respectfully to the griffon, who was only a head shorter than himself.

Liz shook her head and let out a triumphant chirp like a falcon. She can't speak yet, but she still understands human speech.

Little Sherlock on the side clasped his hands to his chest and said coldly: "Actually, this weight is nothing to her." Griffons are meant to fly long distances with heavily armed adult males...... Obviously, Hayna, you won't weigh much more than the armor and weapons combined. Don't get used to him too much, you can't buy a bicycle and carry it with you if you can't afford to ride it. ”

Liz yelled angrily at Sherlock.

I don't understand what it means. But presumably swearing.

Haina hurriedly soothed her beloved griffon, holding it and making a child-like whining sound.

She is really fond of her griffin. I have known it for less than half a month, and I have already spoiled it.

"There's no need to eat at night," Hayna replied with a smile after calming Liz, "If you have fresh meat, you can give Liz some and then some water." We're going to have a break here, and then we're going to have to hurry back...... If it's fast enough, it should be able to catch up with Chinese New Year's Eve. ”

"Ah, yes, yes. Miss Liz, please come with me......"

With that, Watson walked into the house with the little griffin with his head held high.

Haina, on the other hand, looked at little Sherlock and asked in a low voice, "I'm going to go home, what should I do here?" ”

“…… What to do? ”

Sherlock asked rhetorically.

"Didn't you send a letter home?"

Haina glanced at Watson's back, lowered her voice and asked, "I said I won't be going home for the Chinese New Year this year......"

"yes."

"So what do you do now? Do you want to rush home again? Or go to Evas? ”

Haina was worried.

Spend the New Year alone on the lively glass island...... That sounds like too lonely. Even Hayna, who doesn't usually socialize, feels cold and lonely in her heart just by imagining such a scene.

"There's no need," Sherlock said coldly, "and the New Year is just a holiday. I'm too lazy to go out tomorrow...... It's rare to come back, and it's more comfortable to take a break at home and read a book. ”

"Speaking of which, don't you have a good relationship with the opposite sex?"

Haina asked curiously, "Your good friend Mr. Edward Moriarty is married. Ivas may also ...... You've really never been in a relationship for so many years? ”

She had been curious about this question for a long time. But she didn't have a close relationship with Sherlock before, and she didn't dare to ask.

Although Sherlock is not the type to hit people when he gets angry...... But if he stares at it with the same eyes as garbage, it will also make people sad.

Now that she has become familiar with a lot, she finally dares to ask this question at this more opportune time.

"Nope."

Sherlock Jr. reached out and tugged at his newsboy hat and responded coldly.

"Why? Is there no chance? ”

"Because the detective's greatest enemy is his own emotions."

Little Sherlock said calmly: "Those things on the path of love are too emotional, chaotic, elusive and incomprehensible to me. In order not to affect my judgment, I will never marry. ”

"Is this an oath you made?"

"You can think the same way."

Sherlock sighed, and seeing that Haina was really curious, she explained two more words: "The path of wisdom is the path of loneliness and selfishness.

"If dedication is for the benefit of others, then wisdom is for self-interest; If love is emotional, wisdom is rational; The equalizer pursues results and meaning, while the wise person attaches more importance to the process.

"A self-interested, impulsive, meaningless person is doing something that is difficult for the world to understand. Because of this, walking on the path of wisdom is doomed to loneliness. When two devotees meet, they probably have some common language; When two artists meet each other, they become each other's inspiration.

But it is impossible for two wise men to walk the same path. Although they are not like transcendents, they are competitors to each other; But at least we're strangers to each other. Even if you are a fellow traveler, you will never become a companion who can accompany you until you grow old.

If so, it is better to stay away from the good things that will sooner or later be broken from the very beginning. This is a choice that all wise men make. ”

Sherlock replied.

But just then, Watson's voice suddenly came from inside the room: "I think...... Not necessarily. ”

He walked out, looked at Sherlock, whose gaze suddenly became cold, and raised his hands with an innocent smile: "I'm really not eavesdropping, but my ears are better...... The voice came running on its own.

"Well, I don't know how old you are. But at least I don't think it's necessary for a wise man to stay away from feelings. ”

Watson said, using his own example, "You know, my father was a mage lord, and my mother was the son of the moon on the path of love. They are still very affectionate...... He is an archmage of the fourth level, and he even has a chance to be promoted to the fifth level. And even such a mage is just as in love with others, isn't he? ”

“…… Hum. ”

Little Sherlock just snorted coldly and replied sharply, "That's why you're bastard, Mr. Watson." Your birth has not been celebrated and recognized. ”

"No," Watson replied calmly, "I think it's because I'm illegitimate — that means I'm born the fruit of pure love." For neither my father nor my mother could terminate my birth; And my birth will not bring them any good, only trouble. ”

He didn't have any rejection of his origin, and laughed as he spoke: "It's because I'm an illegitimate child that I came to Avalon." Because I don't represent anyone...... Aside from the blood running through my body and my last name, I had nothing directly related to my father.

"Isn't that my luck in that way?

"I was born out of love, into a wealthy family, with loving and powerful parents. I don't have to endure any compulsions, because I don't have anything to inherit, and I don't have to carry hopes that I can't afford. ”

Watson spread his hands and said calmly, "I am indeed not a qualified mage, let alone a wise man. I've lived so long, and the path of wisdom is only the second level. ”

- You didn't come to Avalon because you were free, but because you were a spy.

Sherlock opened his mouth, he had intended to refute the other party like this. But these things are really not suitable for direct words.

But he suddenly reacted...... Isn't it a kind of love that his father can send him over on a mission and use his favor to entrust him to protect the other party?

…… Can a mage have love?

This caused Sherlock's mind to fall into a momentary pause.

Seeing the newsboy hesitate, Watson smiled with satisfaction: "Under your narrative before, I have changed my opinion of Mr. Ivas - after letting go of my old habits, I can now fully understand that he is a great man."

"Then I hope that Arthur, you can also let go of your prejudices. Go find your own family for the New Year. ”

Watson said sincerely, handing Sherlock a box of rather delicate snacks in a package: "This is what I planned to buy for the Chinese New Year." As a thank you for saving me...... You take this home with you.

"You don't have to worry about losing face if you write a letter saying that you won't go home for the New Year, and then suddenly go back. As long as it's a family member, you won't really care about this kind of thing. Take this snack home and your family will be delighted. ”

Watson even spoke very conservatively about "family" rather than "parents". Because he doesn't know if the parents of "Mr. Arthur Conan Doyle" are still alive, he is afraid that he will accidentally touch each other's pain points.

Although there are always many loopholes in reasoning, it is very comprehensive in terms of human feelings.

- You're really not a good spy, let alone a good detective. Sherlock thought to himself.

He did not return home, although partly because he did not have a good relationship with his family...... But more because of the problem of his current childlike posture, it will be very troublesome to explain, and he does not like to explain. It's not a matter of letters at all.

Watson didn't even notice the sense of dissonance in him, let alone see through his clumsy disguise, which he barely tried to hide. No wonder as a spy, he was fully protected by the Inspectorate.

…… But as a friend, this idiot can handle it.

Mr. Watson is an unqualified spy, but a good man.

Sherlock glanced at him, but finally sighed helplessly: "Okay...... But I have to remind both of you that I'm not homeless. I haven't been hated to this extent, at least I still have a place to go for the New Year. ”

For example, go to Bishop Mathers' house. Sherlock added in his mind.

He should be able to take his own ...... Probably.

But after being mentioned by Watson, Sherlock had a new idea in his heart-

He wondered if his parents could recognize himself as smaller.

"Then two," Sherlock Jr. pressed the brim again, "goodbye...... I'm going home. ”

(End of chapter)