Chapter 450 Yunus's Letter of Commission
Although Shylock has sworn a vow to remain single for life, it doesn't mean he doesn't understand love.
He looked at Aiwass, then at Isabel who was blushing, and he understood.
——My initial feeling was indeed correct. Isabel couldn't resist Aiwass's temptation...
Fortunately, Aiwass is a good man. He is a good match for her.
Rather, looking back now - in hindsight, there is no better young man of marriageable age in the whole of Avalon than Aiwass.
Sherlock was silent for a moment, then said quietly, "Should I say congratulations?"
The implication is, when are you getting engaged?
"Let's talk about it when I get back."
Aiwass said with a smile.
Sherlock narrowed his eyes, half sarcastically, half warningly, "Then be careful on the road. According to the conventions of novels and plays, when someone says something like this, they might be in danger."
"It's too early for you to say that, Sherlock."
Aiwass reached out and rubbed his head, then replied briskly, "You have to come with me."
"ha--?"
Sherlock was incredulous. "Why? I have so many cases to solve!"
"Let Haina handle those cases. It's time for her to get some exercise."
Aiwass said rudely, "You want me and Lily to go alone? Who else can I take besides you?"
"...Edward, isn't it okay?"
"He did go with me, but only on a ship to send an envoy to Iris."
“What a hassle…”
Sherlock grumbled quietly, but quickly cheered up again: "That's fine. I haven't been to the Theocracy yet, so it's a good opportunity to broaden my horizons. And there's a case..."
As he spoke, he took out a letter from the bag at his waist: "Take a look at this first, Aiwass."
"What's this?"
Aiwass asked casually, taking the document.
At the same time, he handed the document in his arms to little Sherlock: "It's just right, don't waste time, come and take a look at this - I was planning to give it to you when I went to your house yesterday."
"A letter from a client of the Theocracy... What is this?"
Sherlock frowned.
Looking at the "Top Secret" mark on the document, he was a little hesitant to open it: "Is this something I can see?"
"I'll give you permission. Take a look. It's about my sister, and I've already read it. You might have some memories of her, so help me read it and analyze it."
Aiwass answered casually, opening the letter. "But you may have heard of it... After all, your brother helped me investigate."
"Not really. Mycroft is a very reserved man. He's not the type to discuss work with his family."
Sherlock defended his brother and opened the document to read it carefully.
Isabel watched them standing there looking at something and sighed helplessly. She pulled them to sit in the pavilion first, then called for the maid to bring tea and snacks.
As Aiwas looked at the letter, he felt that the tone and story in the letter seemed familiar.
He read half of it and then turned to the back to take a look at the sender's name.
——As expected.
This is a letter from a bard named Yunus, sent from the Theocracy.
Yunus is very well-known and well-respected in Avalon.
He was a very good luthier and a decent bard.
He traveled around the country with his special guitar on his back, earning money from performances. The food he ate every day was very ordinary, just like ordinary people's food, even beggar's food.
His clothes were tattered, clean at best, and he would sometimes get lost, looking dusty and worn out like a wanderer.
All his income would be distributed to the local poor before leaving a city. He would never keep a penny on himself, and would wander around the world with only food, a sleeping bag, a dagger, a short bow, and his guitar.
As a third-level bard, he has quite good combat capabilities in the current version. Therefore, he will rely on his own strength to bravely fight alone - sometimes he can win, and he will make his adventure into a song to boast about his achievements.
Sometimes he would flip over, but luckily he was a good runner, so he always managed to escape. This was also because he always went on adventures alone, so it was easier to escape when he was on the run.
If he encountered an enemy he couldn't defeat, he would compose a bright and singable song for them, incorporating information about their crimes, abilities, locations, and numbers into the lyrics and then spread the song everywhere.
Then while we were singing, the person on the other side died.
——Because either a strong person had heard his song and had nothing better to do so he went directly to the place mentioned in the lyrics; or the impact was too bad and public opinion was overwhelming, which alarmed the Inspectorate, and then it was investigated and resolved by the Avalon officials.
But even the Inspectorate certainly doesn't know Yunus's true identity.
He is Prince Albert, Isabel's biological father. After his wife, brothers and sisters died from the curse, he abandoned Isabel and fled the Palace of Silver and Tin.
He is proficient in magic and can change his appearance. The identity of "Yunus" he uses now is actually a real person - he is a poet friend of Prince Albert. When he first escaped from Glass Island, it was the two of them who teamed up to do good deeds and fight for justice.
Later, they encountered a powerful enemy in the wilderness, and Yunus died while rescuing Albert. Frustrated, Albert used magic to transform himself into the enemy, mimicking his voice, tone, and mannerisms... as if the dead man was Prince Albert, and the living one was Yunus.
Although that enemy has now been killed by "Yunus", he still has not changed back to his true identity.
"Yunus" did not even return to Glass Island to attend the funeral of his mother Queen Sofia - he focused on playing Yunus, as if Albert was really dead.
After the queen's death and Isabel's accession to the throne, he abruptly ceased his activities in Avalon and went to the Theocracy.
An elf girl he had rescued in Avalon.
To thank him for saving his life, he left a token of his gratitude and invited him to his home.
However, when he finally went to the Theocracy, he learned that the girl had already died—even before she went to Avalon.
This is the most famous side quest in version 2.0, and Aiwass also ran it at that time.
Yunus appears in the main storyline and is quite popular due to his likable manner and unwavering support for the protagonist. His reputation shop is also the only way for the Bard class to obtain the "Guitar" instrument.
He even gave Isabelle an elven harp as her early specialty weapon.
This side quest reveals his past, the origin of the harp, and ultimately reveals that he is Isabel's father.
The most important thing is that after completing this side quest, you can get a replica of the same harp as Isabel, which can be used for transmogrification; and a follower pet named "Little Yunus".
This pet plays guitar when idle, and can also change songs through commands. It can be said to be full of sincerity.
And it can also be used to screenshot emoticons when taking photos with Isabelle.
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The Cruel Autumn incident is now impossible to happen, and Avalon has not been destroyed.
Yunus, who was originally going to the Theocracy when Avalon was destroyed, also went to the Theocracy a year in advance.
But even so, he still got the same answer.
——The girl named "Anastasia" had died long ago. And she had never been to Avalon when she was alive.
However, both the girl's personal information and the token she gave to Yunus were genuine, which seemed to prove that she had indeed been to Avalon and had indeed come into contact with Yunus.
Yunus felt that his thinking was a little confused, and he even doubted whether his experience was real.
But unlike the game line, this time he did not rashly try to solve the matter himself, but remained calm and did not act rashly... After collecting all the information he could, he wrote a letter to "Sherlock, the smartest detective in Avalon" to deliver the commission and attached a token of love.
It was a moon-white headband with light blue elven inscriptions on it.
If you translate the Elvish above, you will get its content: "Anastasia, I wish you good health."
"Fox, what do you think?" Sherlock saw Aiwas finish reading the letter out of the corner of his eye, then looked up at him seriously.
"……Um?"
Aiwass looked at Sherlock with an unusual seriousness, and was a little confused for a moment: "It's quite interesting...but why are you interested in this?"
"Do you think this situation is similar to... 'Swamp Man'?"
Sherlock asked seriously.
Upon hearing this, Aiwass looked at him in surprise.
He originally wanted to veto it because he didn't remember this happening in the plot - or rather, there was no word "Swamp Man" in the game.
This was a term Aiwass had invented based on the "Swamp Man Paradox" to describe the strange rituals of Eagle Point Village. Besides Aiwass, only Sherlock and a few others knew it. At least Jacob certainly didn't care about calling his rituals this name.
But now that Aiwas thinks about it carefully...
——It doesn’t seem impossible?
Because in the game's plot, the player ultimately didn't find out what was going on - Sherlock wasn't involved at the time, only Aiwass and Isabel, and they certainly didn't know about the Swamp People, and as refugees they had no place to look up information.
So, in the end, it had to be hastily concluded, as if it was the "longing of the ghost girl." Later, it became the story of Yunus and Isabel's recognition, and this "ghost girl" seemed to be the "coincidence" that allowed him and Isabel to have the opportunity to meet.
But maybe there is some secret behind this matter?
Iverson suddenly became interested.
And after this event is over, you can also get the top-quality elven harp.
It is not only a very good extraordinary weapon, but also a top-quality musical instrument in its own right.
It could be given to Isabel as a birthday present—
—This commission comes at the perfect time, Aiwass thought.
And no matter from which perspective, Aiwas felt that he needed to meet "Yunus".
After all, he was Isabel's father...his future father-in-law.
"No matter what, you have to be careful."
Isabel, who was drawing for Aiwass, saw that the two of them were showing interest and fighting spirit. She looked up at them with some concern and said, "If it's too dangerous, just give up."
Aiwass's adoptive father disappeared in the Theocracy.
Although that is the territory of the Eternal Pope, it doesn't seem that safe...
Aiwass suddenly said: "Speaking of which, Lulu..."
Hearing Aiwass call Isabel so affectionately, Sherlock's brows couldn't help but twitch, revealing an expression of "old man on the subway with a cell phone".
But when Sherlock heard Aiwass's next words, he said "Hmm?" in his heart.
"If I meet Prince Albert in the Theocracy, do I need to give you a message?"
"...Is Prince Albert also in the Theocracy?"
Sherlock was a little surprised, and subconsciously analyzed: "That makes sense. I haven't heard from him in a long time. If he is in the Theocracy, then that's right..."
——But why did Aiwass ask at this time?
Another possibility immediately appeared in Sherlock's mind.
Could it be that Yunus is actually...
Upon hearing this, Isabel fell silent, and her expression became somewhat complicated.
"...May 22nd."
She suddenly said, "That's my birthday, and it's also the day I set for my coronation. And maybe..."
Having said that, she glanced at Aiwass and whispered, "It will be our engagement day.
"He didn't come back on the day my grandmother died, nor on the national funeral. I hope he can come back on that day - in my father's name. Otherwise..."
She swallowed the rest of her words and didn't finish.
Isabel has a gentle personality and doesn't like to say anything hurtful; but she is also firm and stubborn, and it is difficult for her to change her mind once she has made up her mind.
"...It's the same whether you've met him in the Theocracy or not. I've actually already made up my mind about this."
She spoke softly.
It should have been a harsh remark, but it sounded sad: "If you don't want to come back... then don't come back."
Update completed meow~
Thanks to GuteJager for feeding the leader! Sorry for typing the wrong name yesterday.
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