Father Mavie

Chapter 38 Order, Monarch

Under the gloomy sky, a four-wheeled carriage slowly drove into Kerr Street and stopped in front of the Church of Truth. The glass door opened, and Deloitte Holmes pressed his hat with one hand, and stepped on the doorway with his leather shoes. stone steps.

He didn't go in immediately, but stood at the door and watched, looking at the quaint buildings of the church and the surrounding environment, just as he was watching with gusto.
A young man wearing the robes of Father Davaris came out, holding a cowhide book in his arms, and looked at him in surprise:
"Mr. Holmes? Why are you here?"

"Father Marvie."

Holmes withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, "I've come to discuss something with you. I wonder if it's convenient for you now? If it's not convenient, I'll come back another day."

"Is that so?" Ma Wei thought for a while and said, "Originally I planned to go out, but since the famous Mr. Holmes paid a special visit, I have to do whatever I say to the landlord. It's going to rain soon, please come in." .”

"Thank you."

The two stepped into the church and sat on the same pew in silence. There was only a punch between them, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were shoulder to shoulder.

Holmes took off his tall felt hat and held it in his hand, and was not in a hurry to speak. He admired the tall and magnificent statue in front of him, as if he was attracted.

He's really smarter than a fox. Ma Wei slandered.

Since the meeting 1 minute ago, the psychological game between him and Holmes has officially started. Both parties want to take the initiative in the next conversation, and want to use their words to gain a high psychological position, so as to overwhelm the opponent's momentum and achieve their own goals. Purpose.

but.
Ma Wei, who has received an elite education, has profound attainments in negotiation psychology.

"I'll go get some tea."

Ma Wei got up and walked into the kitchen, brought out two cups of steaming black tea, put them on the empty seat between himself and Holmes, and interrupted the other party's thoughts softly: "Mr. Holmes, please drink tea."

Holmes took a deep look at Ma Wei, scooped up a spoonful of sugar and put it into the teacup, then picked up the cup and took a sip: "The tea is very fresh, it seems that you like tea very much, priest."

"Tea has a calming magic that I really like."

"You have two cats, two very powerful cats."

"Does Mr. Holmes like cats?"

"I don't like it, nor do I hate it." Holmes took out a box of matches: "Can I smoke?"

"Please."

chap!
The jumping flame rose suddenly, and when it came into contact with the dense golden tobacco, it made a scorching sound. Holmes shook the match, took a good puff, and let the thin smoke float into the sky above the church.

"I came today to ask the priest for a little favor," he said.

"Even Deloitte Holmes has a headache. I may not be able to help." Marvie smiled.

"Because it's you, you can help me."

Holmes said blankly, "I want to borrow your strength."

Hearing this, Ma Wei raised his brows lightly, and asked tentatively, "Why are you looking for me? Can't other people do it?"

"I don't know them, why should I ask them for help?" Holmes stared at the tall god statue with a pipe in his mouth. , was it almost killed last night?"

"Um"

Last night at Mrs. Maggie's house, Holmes' life was indeed hanging by a thread. If Ma Wei hadn't asked Fat Ju to rescue him, he would have died under the claws of the puppet.

It was precisely because of this reasoning that Mavi let Holmes and the others go, but he still didn't know if there were any other forces behind Holmes, such as the royal family, aristocratic background, etc.
"What do you want me to do for you?"

Ma Wei put down the teacup: "Let's listen."

"Just half an hour ago, Baron Bill received a warning letter from the Rose Thief. The other party will steal their family's treasure, the Blood Rose, at 8 o'clock the day after tomorrow." Holmes said, "I have never fought against the Rose Thief before. I don’t know his details and means, but the incident I experienced last night made me realize that the world seems to be undergoing drastic changes, just in case I want to ask you to help me catch the Rosy Thief.”

"Do you suspect that the Rose Phantom Thief is a believer in a certain church?"

"It's possible, but I'm not sure. After all, he has always been elusive, and no one has seen his true face."

After a pause, Holmes added: "If the Rozen Thief knows how to use magic like Gilbert Wilkin, then I am definitely no match for him, but if the priest is by your side, the situation may be different."

Mavi fell silent, lowered her head, and began to think about whether to agree to Holmes' request.

He also wants to catch the Rose Phantom Thief. Everyone has the same starting point. Cooperation is okay, but the key is...
Holmes wants to be his deputy and obey his command, while Mavi wants to use the rose thief to gain the friendship of the nobles of New Rose City, and then contact the city lord, Prince Arthur, to rapidly develop the church.

As a deputy, all the credit will fall on Holmes. He is just an assistant, just like the subordinates who are with Inspector McMillan, and cannot attract the attention of the nobles at all.

As such.
Didn't his plan fail?
"I can agree to your request, but."

Ma Wei narrowed his eyes and said, "The relationship between us is cooperation, not assistance."

"Are you going to catch the Rose Phantom Thief too?" Holmes said with a surprised face, "He has never had any grudges against you in the past. Oh, that's how it is."

Suddenly, a smile appeared on Holmes' face. While playing with the walnut cane, he said lightly, "It seems that your situation is not very optimistic, Father."

As a great detective with logical truth, Holmes is not in vain.

Standing on Ma Wei's standpoint and thinking a little bit, he figured out the key point.

"No wonder there have been servants of other churches in the city for the past two days, investigating what kind of angel." Holmes suddenly realized, "If I'm not wrong, the angel is the priest. Can I trouble you to let him take his claws off my neck? move?"

The slightly warm breath hit the back of Holmes' neck, but instead of feeling any warmth, his hair stood on end.

Fat Orange appeared behind his seat at some point, his gleaming claws were only a few centimeters away from his neck, and they might fall down at any time.

"Fat Ju, be respectful to your guests."

Hearing Ma Wei's voice, Fat Ju hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly withdrew his paws, turned and left.

"Father, I'm curious, how did you hide the envoy?"

There was a strange light in Holmes' gray pupils. He who had just walked through the gate of hell, unexpectedly started dancing on the tip of the knife again, like a lunatic willing to sacrifice his life for the truth.

Seeing his expression, Ma Wei smiled, shook his head and said, "Order."

"order?"

"In the past, stray cats had their own territories and often fought, but as long as they are united, united into a group, an organization, and given order, they will undergo a qualitative change!" Ma Wei said loudly: "Like ants, The power possessed by social creatures cannot be underestimated! Orders are prohibited and uniform, what they lack is only a monarch, a cat-like monarch who can convince them!"

"The one who left just now?"

"Don't underestimate it, it is very smart, especially after gaining the power of gift, its IQ is higher and it is more and more like a human."

"I don't underestimate it." Holmes said with a smile. "It's just that you haven't answered my question, Father."

"Oh, I let them live in the church temporarily, leaving early and returning late."

"Won't anyone find out?"

"Who can follow a cat?" Ma Wei spread his hands together: "They are the most mysterious creatures in the city, and they don't follow the usual path at all."

"How to solve the food problem? Now that they have order, they certainly can't steal fish and meat like before, and the daily expenses are also astronomical."

"I give them money and let them go to the market to buy something to eat. As for the change, I have another way."

"Is it really foolproof to do this?" Holmes said to himself: "I have walked around the city a few times in the past two days, and found that there are more or less stalking eyeliners around the churches. There are so many stray cats, won’t they be found?”

"They watch the church, and the cats watch them too."

Ma Wei pointed to the top of his head, and said with a half-smile: "Condescending, overlooking everything."

"Great! I'm ignoring the cat's habits!"

Holmes' eyes lit up, he stood up and said, "Just as you said, Father, let's work together to catch the Rose Thief!"

"Well, I'm going back now, think about it."

Whispering, Holmes left the church, took the carriage parked at the door, and rushed towards Ross Avenue.

"Why let him go?"

Fat Ju returned again, jumped on the stool, and questioned: "He is too smart, once he becomes an enemy, there will be endless troubles!"

"The chances of him being an enemy are slim to none."

Ma Wei took a sip of the cold tea and said softly, "Would a smart person speak loudly of the clues he found in the enemy camp? What's the difference between this and courting death?"

"What if he is faking it?"

"Is this necessary? None of us know how to read minds. If he doesn't tell it, who knows that he has already discovered it?" Ma Wei said leisurely: "Take a step back, even if he pretends it doesn't matter." , there is a cat watching, there is no need to be afraid."

"But you told him about it just now! He must be vigilant!"

"So what if we know? His every move is under our surveillance. Once the secret is revealed, we will receive the news as soon as possible, won't we?"

"You believe him that much?"

"From the first time I met him, he hasn't shown any suspiciousness. Why should I doubt him?"

Ma Wei looked at the gloomy sky outside the window, and sighed faintly: "If the church wants to grow and grow, money alone is not enough, and talents are the most important thing. If we can pull him into our camp, it will be a great achievement." A huge boost!"

(End of this chapter)