William Sykes... a butler of a manor... Klein repeated the other party's answer in his mind and turned the topic to the flag and the White Rose War.

After chatting for a few words, he politely said goodbye and walked towards other display cases with his butler Walter and valet Richardson to continue his visit, as if the encounter just now was just a trivial matter, an exchange under accidental circumstances.

Near noon, Klein returned to the high-end four-wheeled carriage and looked at the bicycles passing by outside. He suddenly said:

"Walter, you seem to know Mr. William Sykes?"

Walter nodded seriously:

"I once met him when I was working for Viscount Conrad.

"He served a member of the royal family, Count Rustin before him, Prince Edessak."

He did not hide anything and gave a detailed account of William Sykes's background.

He once served Prince Edessak? After the prince died in the Backlund Great Smog Incident, he was actually doing well. I wonder which manor he served as a steward... Maybe he knows some secrets? Klein nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions. He was thinking about whether he should find an opportunity to investigate William Sykes.

If William Sykes really knew something, the royal faction would not leave it alone, or he belonged to that faction. In short, investigating him would be a very dangerous thing, so there was no way to entrust Miss Magician, Emlyn White, or Miss Xio to do it... Miss Sharon's ability was enough, but this would likely lead to the destruction of her current stable life... The best way was to use the thief "Black Emperor", but the problem was that before stealing the Antigonus family notes, I hoped that my investigation into the Backlund smog incident would be limited to the periphery, without alarming anyone and causing any unexpected changes... Klein seemed to be calmly admiring the street view outside the window, with many thoughts flashing through his mind.

In the end, he decided to endure it for the time being, not wanting to ruin the most important thing at the moment.

After lunch and a nap, Crane received an education in literary appreciation until the evening.

After seeing off the tutor, he was about to go to the restaurant on the second floor when he suddenly heard the doorbell ring.

Amid the clanking sounds, Klein glanced at Richardson. The personal valet immediately stepped forward and opened the door.

Standing outside were two policemen in black and white checkered uniforms. From their shoulder straps one could tell that one was a senior inspector and the other a sergeant.

"Officer, what's up?" Richardson asked on behalf of his employer.

The senior inspector was a tall, thin man with dark hair hidden under his hat, with only the color showing at his temples. He glanced around the room and smiled gently:

"I'm here to see Mr. Dwayne Dantes. There's a case involving him and his butler."

"What case?" Klein walked slowly towards the door and said, "I am Dwayne Dantès."

After introducing himself, he said politely:

"Two officers, what should I call you?

"If the matter is complicated and takes a long time, why not go to my reception room and talk over tea?"

The other police officer, the sergeant, was a very heroic lady. She was obviously tempted and looked at the senior inspector next to her, waiting for her boss's decision.

——Due to the relationship with the Church of the Evernight Goddess, there are quite a few female police officers in the Loen police system. However, due to the influence of other beliefs, social trends, and other aspects, they still face a certain degree of discrimination in promotion and positions. Most of them are internal clerks, and there is an invisible ceiling for their advancement.

The senior inspector smiled and said:

"No tea, but we must ask the servants in your house."

He paused, and finally got to the point:

"Mr. Dwayne Dantes, do you know William Sykes?"

"I met him at the Kingdom Museum this morning." Klein vaguely felt that things had taken an unexpected turn, so he took the initiative to ask, "Did anything happen to him?"

The senior inspector put away his smile and said:

"He is dead. He died in a hotel near the Kingdom Museum."

"Dead?" Klein did not hide his surprise and astonishment.

I just met him and he's dead?

Has he been targeted for a long time?

The senior inspector nodded seriously and said:

"Yes, the cause of death is quite complicated, and the possibility of murder cannot be ruled out."

"Where is his female companion?" Klein frowned and asked, "When I met him, he had a female companion."

"That lady was his mistress. When she left the hotel, William Sykes was still alive. The hotel waiters can confirm this because they later sent him red wine." The senior inspector briefly introduced the situation and said, "Where did you go after leaving the Kingdom Museum?"

"I came straight back here, for lunch, sleep, and classes. My servants, my neighbors, and my literature appreciation teacher can all attest to this," Klein answered frankly.

He immediately turned his head to Richardson and said:

"Go and ask Walter to come over."

Soon, the butler Walter came down the second floor wearing white gloves and answered the same question.

After obtaining Dwayne Dantes's consent, the two police officers questioned Richardson and other servants but found nothing wrong.

They did not stay, but said goodbye politely and visited the neighbors around them.

Klein did not let this incident affect his appetite. He went upstairs to enjoy dinner.

The time that followed passed quickly as he leisurely read books and newspapers. Before going to bed, Klein looked at the night view outside the window and waited for his personal butler Richardson to take away the fruits in the room.

Suddenly, without turning his head, he asked:

"What did Walter do in the afternoon?"

"I've been dealing with various matters and have never left." Richardson replied in a low voice.

Klein nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions. He was a little suspicious whether he was overthinking.

Huh... He exhaled slowly, walked to the bed and lay down.

In the middle of the night, Klein's spirituality was suddenly touched, and he woke up with a start.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, got up from the bed, walked to the window, and opened the curtain a little.

Under the dim moonlight and in the deep night, a figure carefully walked from the garden path to the outer wall and climbed out.

He had a broad forehead, shiny black hair and serious brown eyes. He was the butler Walter.

“He is agile and moves smoothly. He must be either a well-trained person or a Low-Sequence Beyonder…” Klein watched this scene and made a preliminary judgment in his mind.

He saw Walter follow the shadows of the street all the way to the sewer entrance that Hazel had entered before, remove the manhole cover, and climb down, not forgetting to recover.

Why are they all so skilled at crawling down the sewer? Mr. Butler probably didn't do this late at night before, otherwise my spirit would have given me a warning. After all, he left my "territory"... This means that he often did similar things in other places before he became my butler... Klein curled his lips slightly, returned to the bed, and took out the iron cigarette box from under the pillow.

He wants to control the "ghost" Senior and follow the butler Walter to see what he is doing.

I hope it’s not more than 100 meters, otherwise I’ll have to go into the sewer... Klein muttered to himself as he returned to the gap in the curtain.

His secret doll, Senior, immediately used the mysterious connection between different mirrors to jump onto the gas street lamp next to the sewer entrance, then penetrated the manhole cover and followed silently.

Klein saw Walter walk forward about ten meters and then turn into a more secluded and gloomy passage. There was a lot of moss and dirt on the walls and the ground.

Suddenly, the butler stopped and said to someone:

“Why are you so impulsive?

"Why not wait for a better opportunity?"

Soon, a female voice that was slightly hoarse due to weakness responded to Walter's question:

“This is the best opportunity.

"Once he returns to that manor, I don't know how long it will take for him to come out again."

"But why are you injured so badly?" Walter said with some concern.

The female voice laughed and said:

"William Sykes is stronger than you and I imagine. Perhaps this is the only way to fit his secret identity.

"Anyway, I finally got a clue from him. After so long, I finally have a chance to get closer to the truth."

"You don't have to be so anxious." Walter said after a moment of silence.

The weak female voice laughed softly and said:

"I have sold my soul to the evil god. From now on, the only meaning of my life is revenge."

Walter let out a rare breath and said:

“You continue to hide here, and I will prepare food for you until you recover.

"If there is any accident, please contact me the old way."

The weak female voice remained silent for a long time and said:

"When he was alive, he had many subordinates who claimed to be loyal. After his death, only a few people still remembered him and were willing to take risks for him. You are the one who surprised me the most."

"He is the first noble to treat me like that, and he is the one I truly want to serve," Walter responded in a low voice.

Klein, who had listened to these conversations using the secret doll, vaguely understood what was going on:

After Prince Edessak died, a few people loyal to him secretly investigated the truth of his suicide. Walter was one of them. However, he was mainly responsible for gathering intelligence on the surface and using his identity to provide some assistance... This should be the additional development mentioned by "Magic Mirror" Arrodes...

Klein immediately asked the "Ghost" Senior to hide his figure and sneak into the secluded and hidden passage. He saw Walter standing sideways and talking to someone. In the place where he was half-blocked, there was a woman in a black dress sitting against the wall with a very pale face.

After hearing Walter's words, the woman laughed in her throat, looked towards the exit and said:

"You should leave now. Be careful not to be noticed."

She turned her head so that Klein could see her clearly. She had a slightly round face, narrow eyes, a gentle temperament, and a hidden sweetness. She was an extremely outstanding and charming girl, and also an "acquaintance" of Klein:

Triss!

Triss Chick!

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