It takes 60XP to upgrade [Hand of Nothingness] and [Diagram Reply] to the next level, and now Arthur has 82 XP, which means that he has 22 XP points to use at will.

22XP is enough for him to improve all the skills in the [Auxiliary Skill Column] more than once.

However, considering what might happen to Oak Manor, Arthur focused on raising [Eyes Like a Torch] and [Observing Words] by two levels.

In the end, XP was left with 1 point left, and Arthur put it into [Painting].

Support skills are increased as follows-

[Riding Lv. 2 (0/5)], [Intimidation Lv. 3 (0/10)], [Bluffing Lv. 3 (0/10)], [Eyes Like a Torch Lv. 3 (0/10)], [Observing Words and Emotions Lv. 3 (0/10)]

……

In addition, the general skill [Painting] has been increased to Lv2

As with the improvement of combat skills, the harmony of knowledge and body is completed in a short period of time.

Even with the large number of skills, Arthur did not feel any discomfort.

With his eyes closed, Arthur savored the difference.

If you take advantage of the [Physique] 1.8, it is not impossible to ride a horse and gallop, but if you want to use a weapon on a war horse, it is extremely difficult, especially in terms of shooting-however, if it is a thunderbolt, Arthur is sure to shoot one at a time, after all, there is no need to aim.

[Intimidation] and [bluffing] seem to have a tendency to be related to [Eyes Like a Torch] and [Observing Words and Looks].

For example, seeing the current Vontel, Arthur is sure to knock out more money from the other party, and this only needs some words and expressions to cooperate.

Is it the natal skill of the 'poor' medium? ’

Arthur, who was full of emotion in his heart, did not blackmail Vontel, for him to blackmail his employer on the premise that he already owned one-eighth of the oak estate, it would be against the bottom line.

It's not that he doesn't want more.

It's just that he doesn't want more in this way.

'The greedy will be spurned by fate!' ’

Old Charlie had said something similar.

The predecessor heard it and forgot it, Arthur looked at the memory of the predecessor, but he thought it was true.

Wasn't it because he was insatiable that he was hit by a mud truck?

I've already suffered a loss.

He wasn't going to do that anymore.

And, instead of getting more paid from Vontel, Arthur was thinking at the moment—

'I wonder if Lv3's [Eyes Like a Torch] and [Observing Words and Looks] can peek through Malinda's expression? ’

Suddenly, Arthur was looking forward to it.

He believed that Malinda and he would meet soon.

Because, this lady must be very interested in Oak Estate.

And all he had to do was get everything done before the lady arrived, or rather, before the other party came out—at least on the surface, everything needed to be done by him.

As for why the other party was notified?

Nature is for ......

Insurance!

Facing the aristocracy for the first time, Arthur thought he couldn't be too careful.

Who knows what power is hidden in Lord Doyle's house?

If it weren't for the lack of chips, he would have been eager to bring in the countess, whom he had never met.

Wheels, wheels.

In the sound of wheels, Arthur leaned back against the seat, his neck fit with the neck pillow, and the whole person narrowed his eyes and breathed evenly - in a beautiful scenery, he could not withstand a long period of staring, people themselves are creatures who like the new and hate the old, and cats are the same.

Pendragon turned his body around to give himself a more comfortable position in Arthur's arms, and fell asleep.

It took an hour and a half for Arthur to open his eyes to the jolting of the wheels and the road.

"It's already outside the manor."

When Vontel saw Arthur open his eyes, he immediately said.

The oak manor was not on the main road, but Lord Doyle had built a gravel road of about two kilometres to the side of the road.

In order to make it easier for the servants to buy fresh fruits and meat.

Scott wasn't surprised by this.

The young reporter had a general idea of the wealth of the nobles, but he was just curious that there were no guards here—according to the aristocracy, there should be 2-4 guards to act as a façade to make anyone who passes by understand the extraordinary nature of the Doyle family.

It must have been the Lord's death, right?

The young journalist speculated.

Arthur's gaze was straight to the end of the fork in the road.

There is ......

His estate!

White walls, red eaves, and a suspension bridge outside the towering fence gate, under which is the rushing river.

Listening to the rumbling sound of the river, it is obviously not stagnant water.

'It's so abundant! ’

Arthur couldn't help but sigh.

The Oak Manor is roughly divided into two parts, in addition to the manor itself, which has a wine cellar, a mill, and a sweet water well, there is also a 16-hectare farm, and there is no shortage of water, and Arthur is looking forward to it more and more.

But the people in the manor were obviously resistant and unwelcoming to the arrival of Arthur and his party—

"Stop! Stop it! ”

"This is private territory!"

A stout man with a longbow and a sword at his waist and four men with swords but muskets on their backs stopped in front of Arthur and the others' carriage.

"Captain Albert Hunter!"

Vontel jumped out of the carriage.

After seeing Vontel, the stout man named Albert was stunned, and then bowed somewhat reluctantly.

"Master Fontel, good afternoon."

"I still need to be on duty."

After saying that, without waiting for Vontel to reply, he took the four guards and walked towards the fork in the road where he came.

Looking at the five departing, Fontel rubbed the tip of his nose with embarrassment on his face, but then looked at the suspension bridge of the oak manor.

There was also a horse-drawn carriage parked there.

His two older brothers were there, greeting someone.

Obviously, it is because of this person that there are fewer guards at the fork in the road.

More obviously, the two brothers of Vontel clearly saw them, but as if they could not see them, they still talked to the guest in a low voice.

"We're less popular than we thought we'd be!"

In the carriage, Scott said in a low voice.

"No one would welcome us as Vontel's helpers."

Arthur temporarily puts Pendragon back in the cat cage - Pendragon is not happy, but when Arthur pulls out a small dried fish and throws it in, Pendragon jumps straight in.

With 'Anna' in his hand and his psychic box in his hand, Arthur jumped out of the carriage.

After glancing at Vontel, Arthur said directly to Scott.

"Scott asks you to record the arrogance of the Doyle heirs, who not only turn a blind eye to their own brothers, but also turn away visitors who come with good intentions, perhaps......

Lord Doyle's death really had another reason.

I think the readers of the Clarion will be very interested in this reason! ”

Arthur's voice was neither high nor low, but it happened to be heard by the two brothers of Vontel.

Lord Doyle's eldest son, Lamit frowned, anger on his face.

Lord Doyle's second son, Geert, was smiling, but his eyes were full of contempt and disdain.

Both were malicious.

But both of them had to walk towards Arthur - honor and blood are the rules that the nobility has always maintained.

If the newspapers did publish such information, the Doyle family would be a laughing stock.

Especially after learning the facts, they may even lose the qualification to marry a woman who is also a nobleman.

This is something they can't accept anyway.

Dressed in a black hunting suit, Lamet wore a large-brimmed hat in the style of the old nobility of South Los and a handful of white swan feathers stacked on top of it - a favorite feather decoration of the nobles of the Silver Age, although it was originally supposed to have been transmitted from the West Coast, but it became a trend on the East Coast.

Geert, who is one step behind, is the most popular four-piece suit and looks polite with glasses.

When the two of them saw Arthur with 'Anna' in his arms, they were immediately startled, and the eldest son of the Lord was even more frightened and took two steps back.

The other party thought that he had lost face, and immediately scolded Vontel.

"What are you doing here? And also brought such people to the estate! ”

"I'm here to find out the cause of my father's death - I have a share of Oak Manor, and I can come and go as I please, and I can bring my friends in and out!

This has long been stated in my father's will, which can be proved by the Earl, do you want to question your father's will and provoke the majesty of the Earl? ”

In the face of the other party's ruthlessness, Vontel immediately ridiculed him.

Ramit's face turned red with anger, and he subconsciously wanted to do it.

But Geert pulled his brother's sleeve.

The second son of Lord Doyle stepped forward with a smile on his face, ignoring Vontel and instead looking at Arthur.

"You are the famous 'psychic' Arthur. Lord Credos? ”

"Vontel has said that you are magical, but my brother and I are still hesitant, after all, we are too stupid to tell whether you are really magical or if you have used some means."

"So, we invited a friend —

'Detective' Alberth. ”

Compared to the irritable Lamit, Lord Doyle's second son is much kinder.

At least, be much kinder.

But substantially?

It's much more dangerous.

The other party obviously investigated Vontel and knew that Vontel would invite him, and even, this is what Vontel himself said at the time - in the face of two cold and contemptuous brothers, the young Vontel would most likely say the "famous 'psychic' Arthur. Credos is my friend, and he will definitely help me investigate the cause of my father's death! Such words.

That's why Lamit and Geert invited a detective to come.

Detective VS Medium!

In the eyes of the two, the detective has the absolute upper hand!

Therefore, after the second son of the lord finished speaking, he turned sideways and revealed the guest who had arrived a little earlier behind him.

Detective Albers, who has a black trench coat, boots, suit, but no hat and a hat, has long thick hair, but it seems to have not been washed for a long time, and it is not only sticky to a piece, but also has a hint of odor.

Moreover, the other party didn't seem to know how to greet or politely, and after seeing Arthur, he walked over directly and spoke.

"I don't believe in the so-called 'psychics'!"

Hearing such rude words, Arthur chuckled.

The smile was warm and harmless, and full of tolerance.

Especially at this moment, Arthur looked at the other party's eyes full of friendliness.

Then, Arthur said in a very serious tone.

"I believe in 'detectives'!"

Under the flicker of Lv3 [bluff], the voice became more and more sincere and sincere.

Suddenly, the detective, who had never encountered such a situation, was stunned.

Then, without waiting for the other party to speak, Arthur continued: "So, as a detective, you must find out the cause of Lord Doyle's death!" ”

'Detective' Albers always felt that something was wrong, but he nodded instinctively-

"Good!"

(End of chapter)