These Carsenrick people were Carsenrick's diplomatic officials stationed in Tobesk. After being invited to attend the Queen's birthday party, they were stopped by Bishop Owen, who wanted to ask them about the activities held by the Diocese of Willendel in the capital of Carsenrick during this year's Holy Prayer Festival.
Both parties were happy to have this conversation, but due to a shortage of translators, Father Augustus asked Shard to act as the translator.
The city of Willendale in the United Kingdom of Carsenrick is the core of the southern part of the Old World in a general sense. Very similar to Tobesk, Willendale also firmly controls the entire United Kingdom as a political, economic and cultural center.
Although the capitals of the two countries are located in the north and south, they are both roughly located in the west of the Old World. Father Augustus had been to Willendel when he was young, so he could speak some Carsenric.
The conversation with these foreigners did not last long before the king's aide-de-camp came hurriedly and said that King Larousse III wanted to meet these diplomatic envoys.
Generally speaking, the king had to notify and prepare in advance when meeting with diplomatic officials, so such an abrupt summons was really puzzling. But no matter what, the Kasenrick people could not refuse, so they said goodbye to the group of people from the Church of Dawn.
Shad had wanted to talk to Priest Augustus about the topic of demons again, but the Church of Dawn had more things to do tonight.
They soon found Bishop Nelson of the Peace Church in the diocese, and Reverend John Wood of the Creation Church in the area, and sat at the long dining table in the courtyard to discuss the scope of the Five Gods Church's mission in the diocese.
"Why didn't the bishop who created the church come?"
This was a conversation that Shad only needed to listen in, so he asked Father Augustus in a low voice.
But before Bishop Augustus could speak, a voice came from behind him:
"Bishop Rivest has the flu and is recovering in the church. He is 65 years old this year and can't stand such torment."
Xia De turned around and saw a sturdy man behind him, wearing a top hat, a monocle on his right eye, and white gloves on both hands. He looked to be about 40 years old, with short black hair and a brass earring on his right ear:
"Mr. Sally Pirot."
He introduced himself and extended his right hand to Shad.
Xia De was stunned for a moment, then immediately shook it. However, he immediately felt that what he was holding was not a human hand, but metal under the glove.
"Mr. Hamilton of Rejade, I've heard of you. The game just now was very good. It's a pity that I was not on the second floor to see it."
The gentleman said kindly, and the voice in his ear had already given a hint:
The Thirteen-Ring Warlock, if nothing unexpected happens, this is the "Iron Right Hand" of the Church of Creation.
Xia De swore that he was trying hard to control his expression and make himself look confused:
"Hello, Mr. Pirot, are you a clergyman of the Church of Creation?"
Mr. Pirot was wearing a ball suit instead of a gown, and the color of his coat was not the ordinary black but red, which was a very fashionable look.
"Yes, Shade, let me introduce you."
Father Augustus was also surprised. Although he was not a ring wizard of the church, he had been in the Tobesk Diocese for many years and knew this gentleman:
"Mr. Sari Pirot, the head of the security team of the Church of Creation and Destruction in this diocese. This gentleman was on a business trip a few days ago and should have just returned to Tobesk."
"Yes, Father Augustus, long time no see."
M. Pirot smiled and held out his hand to the priest:
"You still look so healthy, but I heard that you will be assigned to go out on business as well?"
"Yes, yes. I am so old, but the church still wants me to go on a business trip to the northern foot of Mount Xikar."
The priest said half complainingly, and Shad was a little surprised, as he had not heard that Priest Augustus was going to leave Tobesk.
"The Vatican has just decided to transfer old priests from various dioceses to work in small towns in the countryside. Rat, this is a good job. It's a free autumn trip."
Bishop Owen also joined the conversation. He was holding a glass of wine and it seemed that the conversation with the pagans just now was not going well:
"Pirot, back to Tobesk? How's that going now?"
"Although it's not as smooth as I imagined, there should be no problem. It's just that the church is still worried that a thief will break in at the last minute, so they let me take a two-day temporary leave so that I can concentrate on the final finishing."
The Thirteenth Ring Warlock said this, probably thinking that Shade didn't understand, but Shade understood it completely.
“Church work is really hard.”
The young detective exclaimed half-seriously.
"It's probably not harder than being a detective, right?"
Bishop Owen smiled and said:
"I met President Stan of the Prophet Association a few days ago because of something, but I heard that you were still waiting on the street in the evening to get information."
This refers to what happened last Saturday when Shad was preparing to meet Lecia, and President Stan made a prediction for Shad at that time.
"No, no, my business isn't that prosperous. I only get commissions occasionally."
"After that, I will introduce you to the business."
Bishop Owen said with a smile. He was older than Father Augustus and was still an ordinary man, but he looked very good.
"That's great, I can give them a very cheap price."
Xia De responded, and then pretended to be curious and asked the thirteenth ring warlock beside him:
"Mr. Pirot, I'm glad to meet you. I actually have something I want to ask you about steam machinery."
The Church of Creation and Destruction is one of the promoters of the steam revolution, and it has taken the lead in the tide of the times. Among the five churches in the material world, the Church of Creation actually has the most followers.
Because this is the age of steam, some people even joked that the Church of Creation and Destruction could be renamed the Church of Steam.
"Excuse me."
Mr. Pirot looked at Shad with great interest.
"That's right."
Shade organized the language. He came to this world as a foreigner. Although he supported himself and his cat by being a detective, he would need more money in the future, so he always wanted to do something with the knowledge of his hometown. But in this steam age, there were not many opportunities left for him, so he wanted to find out about the most cutting-edge steam technology:
"I have some good ideas recently. May I ask if you have heard of the Creation and Mechanic Church? It is made entirely of gears, levers and springs, relying on gear sets to store numbers, and gear set series to store..."
Xia De was trying to explain his thoughts when suddenly a loud whistle sounded, piercing the night sky where fireworks were still being set off. Xia De stopped talking and looked towards the direction of the main building of Yodel Palace with everyone in the courtyard.
The slightly sharp whistle came from behind the building.
"The sentry post at the Yodel Palace."
Bishop Owen said, but he was not too worried:
"One whistle is only a minor problem. When Sax Cavendish broke in with a gun a few days ago, the royal guards blew three whistles, which was a big problem."
"Sorry, I think I'm going to go check on the situation."
Mr. Pirot said embarrassedly, patted Shade on the shoulder, and walked quickly along the long table to the building behind everyone. The ring warlock of the Creation Church left temporarily, and Shade naturally had no chance to continue asking questions.
"I don't know if this world has invented a machine similar to the Difference Engine."
He stood beside the long dining table with Father Augustus and looked up at the brilliant fireworks in the sky.
Stranger, what is a "difference engine"
"Her" whisper suddenly sounded in his ears. This was one of the few times that "she" took the initiative to ask Xia De a question.
"The Difference Engine."
The guests in the courtyard returned to normal, and no one paid much attention to the whistle just now.
"How could there be no Difference Engine in the Steam Age? It is a metal, automated mathematical processing tool. No, it is not a simple addition and subtraction machine, but a machine that can process complex functions and perform complex mathematical analysis and calculations instead of the human brain."
Shad answered leisurely in his mind, while Father Augustus guessed how many gold pounds these fireworks were worth. He seemed to want to do the same at the end of next year.
"In my hometown, due to material limitations, the Difference Engine of the Steam Age was only a concept. But in this world, the development of the steam industry has driven material science onto a path that has never been realized in my hometown. In this world, it is possible to create a Difference Engine."
The sea of stars is vast, and because the lights of civilization are not enough to illuminate the entire sky at night, outsiders can now see the shining stars that they have never seen before:
"Mathematics is the foundation of natural science. Once the differential engine that can automate calculations is built, this era will become more exciting than we can imagine. This era of development will be able to develop for a longer time, and the flame of civilization will last longer."
oh
She sighed softly in his ear.
"But unfortunately, judging from the current situation, people in this world have not yet conceived and manufactured such a machine. So, if I can provide basic design ideas and function algorithms, or even participate in the manufacturing of the machine, let alone the money and fame in the real sense, at least I, an outsider, can truly leave a mark in this world."
very nice.
"She" praised softly in his ear, and Xia De came out of the scene he had imagined, intending to enjoy the rest of the banquet.
He did not stay with Father Augustus for long, for Father Augustus seemed to have much more to do.
Thinking of going to the card game upstairs to take a look, and then dancing with Luvia after she finished her work, Shad turned and walked towards the open door of the building.
Just after taking two steps, a familiar figure came over with a wine glass in hand. It was the youngest son of Count Dimock, the noble youth who was frightened by Shade's Gun of Kindness in front of his friends a few hours ago.