The ancient Hikari kingdom is the closest country to unite the continent, and the three kingdoms grew up from its corpse. Although the Hikari Kingdom has been in ruins for a long time, the three kingdoms that inherited most of its heritage have passed on art and culture well.
He knocked on the table with his fingers and looked at Jenkins who was sitting opposite: "That makes sense. Well, I heard that Mr. William is working in an antique shop now."
"It doesn't seem necessary to hear about it, does it?"
Jenkins pointed to the two boxes beside him, and the Viscount shook his head apologetically.
"Sorry sorry, I just wanted to find a suitable question to start this topic. Actually, I'm really curious, are you really loved by the Church of [Knowledge and Books] as rumored, and become a candidate for the bishop of Norland Diocese? I heard that this job was introduced by the current bishop."
This question is a bit sensitive, at least for the two people who met for the first time, it is very sensitive.
Jenkins didn't answer, but picked up the glass again.
"Sorry, just curious."
The Viscount shrugged, "But please rest assured, I am just a dilapidated old aristocrat, and I don't have any bad intentions. Being bedridden for too long has degraded my social skills."
Jenkins could clearly see that the old butler, who was checking the list of goods, turned and looked regretfully at the pale Viscount Augustus, who responded with a smile and nodded.
"This is not something to tarnish the honor of the Augustus family. I have had physical problems since I was a child."
"Then I wish you well."
Jenkins responded, not wanting to continue the conversation. But it is obvious that His Excellency the Viscount is very interested in talking.
"Have you been invited to the weekend dance too? The one in the nursing home not far from here?"
"Yes, Miss Michael invited me."
Jenkins nodded, suspecting that the body of the middle-aged man opposite him should not be strong enough to support him to participate in the social activities at night.
Suddenly, he thought of one thing.
"Miss Michael told me that the ball seemed to be all young people?"
"Yes."
On the face of Mr. Viscount with a gentle smile, some interesting smiles appeared:
"If Miss Mihail refers to the lady from Marquis Mihail's family, then we should be talking about the same ball. I heard that it was originally an ordinary party with the nature of making friends, but the people in the city Some big shots seem to be very interested in the rumored new writers of the [Knowledge and Books] church, so the number of people participating in the ball is increasing, and the young writer should encounter some interesting things."
"My lord, do you know something?"
The corners of Jenkins' mouth trembled. He first turned his head to look at the male servants who were carefully carrying the antiques, and then asked the question with the viscount's expectant expression.
Augustus immediately showed a satisfied expression. Although he was almost forty years old, he still looked like a child.
"I don't know anything, ahem, sorry. We're just chatting normally... The bishop of the Orthodox Church has no less rights than ordinary nobles or officials, especially a diocese with a large population like Nolan City. Advance It has always been a practice to contact certain young people with potential for many years. I heard that the writer is very good at writing books, and I think he should understand this."
"should be."
Jenkins gave a dry laugh, guessing what Viscount Augustus was going to say to himself.
According to Jenkins' investigation of the Viscount's identity and background, he should be exactly what he said in his self-introduction just now—a dilapidated old nobleman, so he should not be anyone's talker or white glove. If the premise that this person is mentally ill is excluded, then maybe he really just finds it interesting.
For those who have shallow contacts with themselves and do not know each other deeply, you should not speak freely and express your thoughts directly, otherwise, you will bring trouble or even disaster to yourself. Even Jenkins understands this truth, and he didn't go further on this topic.
The Viscount raised a few more topics—the re-election of the Kingdom Council, the scandal of Marquis Mihail, the progress of the murder of Duke Francis, but found that Jenkins had been listening to him without expressing his opinion, so he stopped in dismay.
He looked a little disappointed. This patient who had been bedridden for a long time might really be suffocated, or there might be other meanings.
The two boxes of goods were quickly counted. Jenkins and the old housekeeper finally confirmed the items on the manifest and signed his name at the bottom.
He wanted to leave immediately, but was stopped by the Viscount.
"Should Papa's Antique Shop also accept antiques? We found some bronze wares when we cleaned up the house. If Mr. Oliver has time, please invite him to come and have a look."
"Can."
Jenkins cautiously agrees. Although he bought a large number of antiques, the viscount's financial situation may not be as good as he has 8,000 pounds in cash. Selling some utensils left by their ancestors to survive is also a way for the "broken nobles" to maintain their dignity. People who are unable to expand their family business and meet them in social situations are doomed to be eliminated by the times. And the discerning nobles have already seen the changes that steam power brings to mortals.
In the era of change, there will always be people who will be crushed into meatloaf by the wheels.
"Why don't I go and have a look with you first, so that I can tell my father after I go back."
The Viscount thought about it and thought it was okay, so he nodded and asked the old butler to lead Jenkins to have a look. His physical condition is not good and he has to go back to rest.
"This way please."
The old housekeeper and Jenkins walked in front, followed by the footmen carrying two resealed wooden boxes, walked around the stairs into the corridor, and opened the door of an empty room.
The door, which was being cleaned by the maid, was also covered in dust, but the original golden color could be vaguely discerned. Judging from the area of the manor, we can also know how powerful the original Augustus family was. Unfortunately, in this generation, there is only one heir left who is in poor health.
The Viscount doesn't appear to have any children, at least according to Uncle's investigation. If there is no accident, this ancient family will soon perish.
The function of this room in the past is unknown, but it is now used as a storage room for valuables.
While the butler was instructing the servants to place the boxes, Jenkins looked around at the items placed around him. There are indeed quite a few ornaments in the style of the ancient Hikari kingdom, and it is true that Augustus loved these items. So, it was not a deliberate arrangement that he met and talked with Jenkins here.
PS: Two important revisions have been made to the previous article: first, Barnard’s relic property has been cut in half by me, and the previous amount was too large; second, the arrogant shield, or the entire set of [Armor of Courage], belongs to [ The Sun and Justice] Church, not the previous version of the [War and Victory] Church.
Because it involves an important plot later, I hereby correct it, sorry.