Afterward, Xia De did not hide anything about what Professor Garcia had discussed with him privately, and he told them everything.
The other four were also very happy that Xia De was able to obtain such a powerful Miracle.
As for his request to view the codex of sublime in advance, they didn't have much to say, only thinking that Xia De had somewhat underestimated the difficulty of acquiring Ling Runes after obtaining the blasphemy gluttony.
When it came to the matter of the potion, Xia De only vaguely said it was for a special purpose, without specifying how it would be used.
The preparation of potions was a precise and time-consuming, expensive task, which was why Miss Louisa initially advised Xia De not to choose the Chemistry College.
After requesting the Old Priest, Priest Augustus, who was in a good mood, agreed to help prepare "The Price of Growth."
The materials could all be found in the local black market, but there weren't many people who knew how to prepare potions.
The Old Priest even only charged Xia De a simple material fee, which wasn't much money in total and didn't require consideration for the Detective who had suddenly "become rich."
"The Price of Growth" would take some time to prepare, and Xia De wanted to use it on Thursday morning, so the Priest promised to write to him to pick it up next Tuesday or Wednesday.
However, while the potion matter went smoothly, no one in the group possessed the time key.
This relic was only useful to Ring術士 who held the Ling Rune of Time.
Doctor Schneider had once acquired one a long time ago, but it had already been handed over to the Academy.
As for Xia De asking everyone if there was a way for ordinary people to gain power, the four all shook their heads.
If such things could be easily done, then Ring術士 would not be so rare.
But Miss Louisa was truly a Writer; she provided Xia De with a completely new idea.
The Golden-haired girl looked at Xia De and asked thoughtfully, "What exactly do you mean by 'power'?"
This question made Xia De suddenly realize, and he even wanted to embrace Miss Louisa to express his gratitude.
However, to avoid being disliked and misunderstood by the Sorceresses in the group, he did not do so.
Personal power does not necessarily refer only to combat ability; other forms of power are also power.
Especially for fooling children... especially for convincing children, even if the girl couldn't gain mystical power, the Outsider had a lot of Knowledge in his head that wasn't easily monetized.
"You've been a great help, and with the newspaper advertisement, Miss Louisa, I owe you too much.
Once I get this month's money, I'll definitely treat you to the most expensive opera at the Opera House in the city."
He promised this, which made Miss Louisa feel somewhat bewildered:
"I'm honored... Oh, the fairy tale you wanted."
She handed Xia De the pages wrapped in newspaper:
"Remember to return it to me next Saturday, and don't damage the edges of the pages."
"No problem."
Now he owed even more favors.
Everyone in the study group didn't have much to do today, and after congratulating the Doctor on his recovery, the other four bid their farewells and left.
Of course, Xia De also didn't forget to confirm the Doctor and Old Priest's itinerary for Sunday night; fortunately, they didn't even know Duke Lucas.
Now Xia De could confidently go to the card game.
After leaving the clinic, Priest Augustus still walked with Xia De.
On Lunqin Avenue, as they passed a group of Tobesk University students in school uniforms, Xia De mentioned that he wanted to find an opportunity to thank Miss Louisa and asked Priest Augustus if he knew the Golden-haired Writer's hobbies.
"She doesn't seem to have many hobbies... Writing should count, and she likes opera, and seems quite good at music too."
The Priest pondered, but his tone was uncertain.
Xia De nodded, murmuring as he looked at the afternoon streetscape of Tobesk.
It was only four o'clock, and summer days were long:
"It sounds like Miss Louisa's background is indeed quite good; these hobbies are not something that poor families can cultivate.
I only recently learned that Miss Louisa's father is a professor at the local Tobesk University."
Priest Augustus nodded:
"Yes, she comes from a very good background.
Considering that, Louisa can be considered the only normal person among the five of us."
"What do you mean?"
Xia De asked curiously, and as they walked through the intersection together, the Old Priest explained:
"Louisa is a local of Tobesk, from a wealthy upper-class family.
Her father is a professor at Tobesk Higher Academy, and her mother is the youngest daughter of the late Viscount Cade.
Louisa has two older brothers and one younger sister.
After successfully completing her education at the girls' academy, she moved out to live independently, earning her own living, and then awakened her talent and was encountered by the Doctor.
Both her parents are still alive, and she has a good relationship with her family.
Compared to me, an old widower who has never married in his life."
He pointed to himself.
"Bill, who grew up as an orphan."
He pointed towards Schneider Psychological Clinic behind them.
"Annette, who lost her parents early and has no relatives."
He pointed in the direction the Diviner had left, claiming to have business out of town; Xia De knew she actually wanted to "accidentally" meet Miss Bei Ya Si.
"And you, a former vagrant with no memories of the past."
This time, he pointed at Xia De.
"Dorothy Louisa is the happiest among the five of us, so happy that it seems she shouldn't be mixed up with unfortunate people like us."
The Priest concluded, taking out his pipe from his pocket, seemingly wanting to take a puff.
Xia De nodded, listening to these pieces of information.
It was the first time he had heard about the backgrounds of the other members of his group.
But then he asked, puzzled:
"But I always feel... Miss Louisa seems to have some story.
She seems very familiar with aristocratic customs, and she has an indescribable, perhaps very unique, temperament."
Xia De said hesitantly.
The two stopped to wait for the porters carrying a leather sofa to cross first.
Priest Augustus's face broke into a smile, smoothing out his wrinkles.
He held his pipe in one hand and patted Xia De's shoulder with the other, saying cheerfully:
"I can't explain that, but Louisa's mother was just a daughter without inheritance rights, so she's not a noble, and she doesn't seem to have any connection with her maternal grandfather's side.
Are you interested in Louisa?
That's right, you're both young people of that age."
The Priest joked.
"No, that's not what I mean, it's just... never mind, we shouldn't pry too much into other people's secrets."
Xia De shook his head, dropping the topic.
It was still early, and after learning that Xia De had time today, Priest Augustus invited the Detective to go with him to Dawn Church to retrieve the deed and title, and incidentally have the Dawn Church inspect the house to confirm that the sealed area could be opened.
This matter was not troublesome at all.
The two first walked back to Saint Delan Square together.
Xia De went home to retrieve the Detective's will and Priest Augustus's pre-arranged death certificate.
Then the Priest led Xia De to Dawn Church in Dawn Square.
Greeting acquaintances along the way, they passed through the impressive main hall of Dawn Church.
The Priest prayed for a while under the holy emblem before leading Xia De through the magnificent corridor to an office marked "Document Storage Room," where they found a middle-aged Priest who was drinking tea and reading a novel to pass the afternoon.
The novel's title was "Explorer of the Eye of the Storm," a maritime novel depicting the exploration of shipping routes between the Old Continent and the New Continent.
Because it involved sailor life, there were many explicit parts.
It was quite interesting for such a book to appear in a church.
