Arthur doesn't understand contracts.

But Arthur can make others think he understands.

This is not a contradiction!

As long as Arthur doesn't meet someone who really understands, then he can make everyone think he understands - it's not a lie, it's just a reasonable use.

It's like Cook, or Cook's father, should know the mystery, but it is definitely not an in-depth understanding, let alone any mastery, otherwise, Cook would not be just a third-level police officer in the Duo District, and the elder Cook would not be guarding a farm.

It's simple to fool a layman.

It's easier to fool a half-informed layman.

Because, in the face of a pure layman, you still have to foreshadow, and you have to take the other party to understand, but in the face of a half-understood layman, you don't need to say anything at all, as long as the atmosphere is in place, they themselves will find many appropriate reasons for you to believe.

Just like Cook at this moment.

The third-class police officer of the Priesthood sat back in his chair with a look of resignation, his eyes already losing their brilliance, like the defeated dog in a rainstorm on Valentine's Day.

"Did you misunderstand something?"

Arthur admired Cook's completely gray expression for a long time, and then slowly spoke.

"Huh?"

Cook jerked his head up.

"There are many kinds of contracts.

And I'm leaning towards the more egalitarian - if you don't betray me, you'll be fine.

In the same way, I will shelter you. ”

Arthur explained.

"Then what if I ......"

Completely subconsciously, the third-level police officer of the Duo District asked, but as soon as he spoke, he felt a sharp spike appear on the back of his neck.

It's like a pinprick!

Suddenly, the body of the third-level police officer of the Duo District stiffened.

He had just come up with an unsettled idea, and it was so dangerous.

If it's true......

Cook shook his head repeatedly, and immediately he didn't even dare to think about it.

Watching Cook's self-performance, Arthur said in a very 'cooperative' manner.

"Trust me, you'd never want to know what a miserable end that would be."

With that, Arthur stood up, went into the kitchen, and brought himself and the other two glasses of milk-hot cocoa—still his cup of sweetening.

The steaming drink made Cook quickly return to normal.

"My lord, what should I do now?"

Without any stagnation, Cook changed his name to Arthur.

"Wait!"

"Waiting for Jaime's death!"

Arthur said lightly.

That gang even tested Maltz, how could James be okay?

It's not that Jaime is certain to die when he is tempted.

But it was after Jaime was tempted that he would definitely die.

As he said, the Countess of Nanlos came and could not stay.

In this regard, Cook, who had expected it for a long time, did not have any surprises.

The third-level police officer of the Duo District thought for a moment and continued to ask.

"After James' death, his possessions?"

"Leave it to you, develop your men - I don't expect them to be able to sacrifice their lives for you anytime soon, but at least you have to have someone available when I need you."

Arthur said dryly.

The situation in the district of the priesthood gradually became clearer.

Wiggins in the dark, Cook in the open.

If the two cooperate, the District of the Duo will also be his territory in a sense.

This will make things easier for him.

As for Harris?

The presence of the other party is not in the way.

On the contrary, at the critical moment, it will become his help - the back-handed man who helps others, isn't it still a help?

After a cup of hot cocoa, Cook got up and took his leave.

Although he signed a 'contract' that most people thought was involuntary, this third-level police officer of the Duo District felt inexplicably down-to-earth.

Because, once again, someone made a decision for him.

Once again, someone sheltered him.

Just like his father.

Not......

No, it's an adult!

Cook corrected his thoughts and walked briskly out of 2 Kirk Street.

The adults gave him shelter, and he naturally wanted to do his best - Jaime's henchmen in the Dirdor police department, he would find a way to deal with them.

And that's not difficult.

Arthur watched Cook leave.

For this subordinate, Arthur was quite satisfied.

Because, as long as the 'contract' is not revealed, the loyalty of the other party is not in doubt - and Arthur is sure that he will find a similar power in the days to come, so that the other party can sign the real contract.

At the same time, Arthur silently thanked [Hand of Nothingness] for his efforts from the bottom of his heart.

If it weren't for the [Hand of Nothingness] manipulating parchment, pens, and white phosphorus, reaching out to nod his eyebrows, and holding needles as punishment, he would not have been able to make the 'contract' so real.

Glancing at XP that has been restored to 112.

The 300XP upgrade from the [Hand of Nothing] is not out of reach.

Subconsciously, Arthur began to imagine how easy Lv5's [Hand of Nothingness] would be.

But Arthur also knew that his [physique] had to keep up.

And this is not difficult for Arthur.

Whether it's the elegance of a cat. Tangerine], or [Silent Stepping] will improve [Physique]!

So—

'Pan, get rid of your beard! ’

Arthur thought to himself, and was about to return to No. 2 Kirk Street to pet a few of his orange cats and enjoy a rare leisurely morning, when Fujin and Wuni on the roof suddenly flapped their wings.

'Huh? ’

Arthur immediately scanned his surroundings without moving.

Then, he saw a person who shouldn't have been there at all-

The mysterious person who appeared on Kirk Street last night, but was scared away by Fujin and Wuni.

Although the other party covered his whole body with a cloak last night, and now he has changed his outfit and is riding in a carriage, Fujin and Wuni can still recognize each other.

With the help of the transmission of the [Feast of Crows], Arthur, who confirmed this, groaned in his heart.

If the mysterious side man in 10 Clara Street died yesterday, their companions could explain it by maintaining their 'majesty'.

Then today's second visit by the other party is worth playing.

Judging from the escape of the other party, as well as the escape of the guy who tested Maltz and came back with a sense of revenge, these mysterious people are definitely not from some tightly regulated and demanding organization, and it is likely that they are loose alliances, and they may even be temporarily gathered together because of the mission.

To put it simply, even the mysterious side people are also human beings, and they are also afraid of death!

Even, there are more mysterious people who are more afraid of death than ordinary people!

And the other party was scared away last night and came again today.

In addition to being promised great benefits, there must be dependence.

Arthur's gaze was on the driver who was driving.

The coachman lowered the brim of his hat, but could still see that his face was a little pale.

Hurt?

There are also familiar faces nearby.

It shouldn't be a human being, it's a ......

A powerful item!

Arthur thought to himself, but did not return to the room, but just stood in front of the door of No. 2 Kirk Street, waiting for the carriage to come to a slow stop - Arthur knew very well that the other party did this on purpose, and the other party was waiting for him to go out to deliver Cook, and then suddenly came.

Just to see how he reacts.

So, there is a limit to the power of that item, and it is likely to be a one-time item!

If the other party can not use it, it will not be used!

Otherwise, the other party will definitely choose to come to the door directly with a generous face like last night, instead of using this euphemistic way of pretending to be a customer visiting No. 2 Kirk Street!

But......

The person who gave each other this prop is really generous! ’

Arthur sighed in his heart.

This item can't be the other person's.

If it were, the other party wouldn't have been so embarrassed last night.

So, it must have been after I went back last night, and I got it - it is unlikely that I borrowed it from someone, unless it is a direct blood relationship, otherwise such a prop will not be borrowed indiscriminately.

It can only be someone who originally asked for his 'check' to borrow it from the other party.

In order to let the other party complete the unfinished task -

Test him!

'Tsk, some guys are really cautious about the appearance of the descendants of the 'Blood Marquis' family!

However, if you are so generous to your chess pieces, and don't cheat out all the pants of your chess pieces, I am not a qualified 'psychic medium'! ’

Arthur pouted secretly, and he had already figured out how to deal with it.

At this moment, the carriage came to a halt, and the lady sitting in the carriage stepped down after the coachman opened the door.

The other party's posture, young and good-looking, wearing a pale leg of mutton sleeve long skirt and white small leather shoes, made the other party more playful, so just as soon as it appeared, the men of Kirk Street couldn't help but cast their eyes.

Then he was naturally pinched by his wife and grabbed the soft flesh on his waist.

There are no bachelors on Kirk Street, they all live as families.

Even Arthur has a nominal girlfriend.

"Excuse me, Mr. Credos."

The other party lifted the corner of his skirt, and his voice was crisp.

Arthur was expressionless, with coldness in his eyes, and his voice was full of indifference-

"I've already given you a chance!"

(End of chapter)