As Ivas was immersed in grief and anger, he suddenly heard a knock on the door of his study.

An old voice with an elven accent came from the door of the study slowly and clearly: "Master Aihuasi, there is a guest looking for you." ”

The voice was so familiar to Ivace...... Now it seems a little strange because I haven't heard it for a long time.

It was the elven butler who had grown up watching over Ivus, Oswald.

Ever since he went to the church to follow the trail of old James, he has never returned to Avalon.

When Oswald left, Eivas was still a weak boy who would have to use a wheelchair to get around because he was still a second-level demon scholar. He was also worried that Ivas would be plotted against by the noble red.

And now, Ivus is a powerful minister under Avalon alone...... Even the entire Noble Red was torn clean by Ivus. Even the leader of the noble red was killed and destroyed by Ivus himself.

This moment made Eivas miss Oswald a little.

He picked up a towel and wiped his face, sniffed and cleared his throat. His eyes were still a little red, but his spirit had stabilized again.

Ivas opened the door to the study and nodded politely, "Mr. Oswald." ”

What appeared in front of him was the old butler who was as thin as a wolf.

Nearly two meters tall, by the standards of pure-blood elves, it is actually quite a short category. But for humans, it is as oppressive as a slender ghost.

Oswald put his hands behind his back, and the deep wrinkles on his face were as deep as tree bark. Even when he was so old, there was not the slightest trace of rickety on his back. His back is as tall as his pride.

His gaze, as sharp as a wolf, immediately met Evas's eyes.

The old butler easily realized that Ivas had just cried.

But he didn't bother about it, but looked away very calmly, as if he hadn't seen anything.

He bowed his head slightly to Ivus, and then walked slowly to the door with his hands behind his back.

Dressed in the red bishop's robes, Eivus clasped his hands together and followed behind the old elf. His gaze subconsciously scanned the house...... Of course, the gentle and silent figure is missing.

- Lily is gone.

The moment he realized this, Ivus bit down on the air. As if chewing on something slowly, the muscles of his cheeks bulged and smoothed in an instant.

As he walked to the living room, Ivas saw another familiar figure.

Gray pupils, deep eye sockets, thin cheeks, and towering cheekbones. Coupled with the gray hair that was neatly combed back, but most of it had been lost......

That was James, the adoptive father he hadn't seen for a long time.

For some reason, he didn't go to the luncheon in the Temple of Silver and Tin...... But I didn't eat lunch at home. Instead, he put on glasses with two silver chains and sat leisurely in the living room, drinking tea and reading the newspaper.

"You wait here first, and I'll bring the guests."

Oswald gestured back.

Ivus nodded politely, "Yes, Mr. Oswald." ”

Seeing Ivas come out and sit across from him, James looked up and quipped gently, "What, did you find the book you wanted?" Will Dad be able to go back to the study? ”

This polite old gentleman was not wearing a formal suit at the moment. He was simply wearing a brown and yellow woolen vest and a white shirt underneath.

Although the elder James seemed to have the impression of a gentle, tame and thin scholar, there were now clear marks of muscle in him—at least his shoulders could hold his shirt firmly. He sat peacefully on the sofa, giving people a sense of steadiness like a mountain.

Looking at his adoptive father, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Ivas was subconsciously stunned.

There was a complicated and nostalgic look in his eyes, and then he dispelled it and smiled calmly: "It's been found, father." ”

That's how Ivas and James Sr. get along.

James Sr. would call himself "Daddy" in front of the children, but in reality only Yulia would call him Daddy. Both Ivas and Edward would refer to him as "father" in a more formal grammar.

This doesn't mean that the relationship between father and son is too strange, but just pandering to each other and going both ways—James Sr. wants the children to be closer to him, while Ivas and Edward want to be able to become reliable and trustworthy adults as soon as possible.

If someone else played "me", Oswald and his father alone would not be able to pass these two levels.

The thought popped into Aihuas's mind.

Because Ivus and Yulia are very sensible. Although Oswald was only their butler, they would all address each other with respect as "Mr. Oswald", and in most cases as "you".

If Oswald and James Sr. were to call the wrong person in both places, I am afraid that they would be suspected of their identities in an instant. Once they find out that "this Ivas is a promoter and they are in a dream", then Ivas will be eliminated and die immediately. Even after the elimination, there will be sarcastic laughter in the ears of others.

Ivus couldn't help but feel scared.

At this point, Oswald invited the guests from the drawing room.

Ivas noticed this detail.

According to Oswald's custom, it was probably Ivas who had been led by him to the parlor where the guests were housed...... It's like when Haina came early the next morning.

And he specially asked Eivers to sit opposite old James......

It's obvious.

Oswald didn't want Ivas to meet this guest alone, so he wanted James Sr. to be present when the two were talking. He had two possible motives, one was loyalty to James Sr. and the other was anxiety about Ewass.

When the guest appeared in front of Ivus, Ivas was immediately convinced that this must be the latter possibility.

Because the visitor, Ewass, knew the same.

It was an elven butler who looked to be about twenty years younger than Oswald, with a Chinese face, a serious face, and relatively thick hair. If Oswald is an old man in his seventies and eighties, then this man is more like the kind of leader who has not yet retired.

- He is the guardian spirit of House Drost.

“…… Mr. Diomedes. ”

Ivus stood up and nodded slightly.

The elf, who was called Diomedes, also bowed slightly and drew a triangle on his chest with his right hand: "May the candle bless you, Bishop Moriarty." ”

"Did you come to me all of a sudden, what's the matter?"

Ivus asked politely.

Diomedes just kept a smile and replied smoothly, "It was the master of the house who wanted to invite you to the Temple of Silver and Tin...... Your mentor, Bishop Matthes, has not yet arrived, but such a grand occasion still needs the witness of a noble bishop.

"I don't think there is a more pious and holy bishop in all of Avalon, except Bishop Mathers. Please give me a face and come with me. ”

Hearing Diomedes' words, Ivas raised his eyebrows slightly.

That's what he understood.

- Either Sherlock, who was captured alive, ate the spirit of the words and confessed him; Either that or his letter to Isabel was intercepted. It's also possible to be both.

The Hermes family is not a family of statebuilders, and Shylock of this world must not have reconciled with his family. Therefore, his disappearance will not alarm anyone.

But if Evas, who has learned the truth, is left out like this, it is very likely that the conspiracy of Minister Droost will produce unnecessary variables. So Minister Droist sent Diomedes to "invite Ivas over".

If Ivas had just stayed out and done nothing, he would have been safe with Oswald's protection—at least until the ritual was over.

Those fifth-level transcendents from Star Antimony were obviously unwilling to directly attack the Founders family for the benefit of Drost...... After all, whether or not Drost's conspiracy was exposed, it had nothing to do with Star Antimony's plans. It's nothing more than whether Drost will be unlucky.

Therefore, Drost can only solve this matter on his own. He may not dare to kill Ivus, or he may dare to kill ...... But in any case, he must at least control Ivas first, so that he does not go out and shake people.

If Ivas didn't analyze this layer, but naively thought that "following Diomedes out would trigger the plot"...... Then he will be locked up directly at the beginning, and even killed by someone taking advantage of the chaos.

This is undoubtedly another deadly trap.

These two connected dismounts suddenly made Ehuas's heart sink and raise his spirit.

So Ivas directly smiled and declined: "I won't go, after all, I'm just a young man." There are more qualified people than me, and if I go, people will only say that they are not serious. ”

But Diomedes shook his head and said firmly, "Only you can." Sir specially instructed that it would be a great pity if you were missing from this banquet......

"—he doesn't want to go, so he doesn't go."

At this moment, James, who was reading the newspaper, just said indifferently: "If he wants to go, I can't stop him." But if he doesn't want to go, then you can't pull him away. ”

He put the newspaper down, his gray pupils staring at Diomedes, "See what I mean, Diomedes?" ”

"As you wish, Professor Moriarty."

Diomedes did not continue to try to take Evas, but did not hesitate to abandon his plan immediately, and bowed politely to James.

He didn't look reluctant, even relieved.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and Ivus looked very familiar.

- Lily once told him that he was also "relieved" when Diomedes was forced to abandon the assassination of Lily.

(End of chapter)