Don’t raise unruly people in extreme cold weather

Chapter 177 Hooded Man

After the meeting with the President of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Perficott did not return to the palace or Windsor Castle, but returned to Brandlis Manor.

At this time, Brandless Manor was very different from the past. Military camps were built outside the originally peaceful country town, and they were stationed around Brandless Manor.

Barricades, bunkers, trenches... a complete set of fortifications surrounded the entire manor, and an entire Guards Chasseur Regiment was stationed here just to protect the manor from being invaded by those who wanted to.

Purficott did not comment on this. Although he was not satisfied with the situation around his manor, considering that it would be difficult for her to come back here, he let him go.

After all, there are only two years left before the end of winter, and during these two years, Purficott's main focus is also on the north.

"I don't know if there will be a chance to come back in the future? Maybe this is the last time I go home?" Walking into Brandless Manor, Purficott couldn't help but sigh as he looked at everything familiar in front of him.

Although she came here through time, her three years of life still made her develop feelings for everything here.

Different from the past, the old housekeeper she was familiar with was currently in the north and did not come to greet her as he did in the past.

There was a layer of dust everywhere in the house. Although the old housekeeper had very carefully covered all the furniture with cloth before leaving, he still couldn't take it into consideration.

Moreover, Purficott also took away all the maids. The entire manor had been deserted for nearly half a year, and it was naturally covered with dust.

In fact, before leaving, Foster had suggested that the former servants of the manor come back to take care of it, so that the manor would not be unusable when Perfectcott returned.

But Purficott didn't care about this. After all, according to her original plan, she would probably never come back after going to the North.

And even if she comes back, she can stay at Windsor Castle or find a hotel in Longton for a temporary stay. She does not need to return to Brandless Manor.

But Purficott still felt it was a pity to let the manor be abandoned like this. After all, there were still many things here that were valuable to her and could be taken to the north.

"Hey, it would be great if Grandpa Afu was here. There are too many things that need to be cleaned up in the manor!" Purficott did not try to clean the dusty furniture, nor did he want to clean up the things in the manor. It means to organize.

She just walked through the dusty corridor and came to her laboratory.

Unlike other places in the manor, Purficott's laboratory was still spotless, as clean as if it had been tidied up just now.

"Magic... maybe only at this time can I feel that there is real magic in this world." Purficott walked to his desk, sat down on the chair, and at the same time put his Midas Rod and cane After putting them all on the table, he looked at a corner of the room and said in a teasing tone: "You think so? This uninvited gentleman."

There was no one else in the room, and no one responded to Purficott.

But she just looked at that corner leisurely, as if she was sure there was someone there. "Pah, pah, pah!" With a few claps, the corner suddenly started to flow, as if someone poured water on the painting that was not dry yet. The colors suddenly became chaotic, and then turned into a A hooded man in a white robe applauding.

"As expected of Mr. Brandless's daughter, how did you find me?" The man's voice was very hoarse. Even though he had appeared, he kept a distance from Perfectcott and always hid his face. Under the hood.

"This is my laboratory. Everything here is arranged according to my habits. I can still tell if anyone has touched it." Purficott put his hand on his Midas touch and rubbed it. Looking at the Philosopher's Stone inlaid on it, he said casually: "Although the magic props on your body prevent me from seeing you, the body temperature, breathing, heartbeat, and the smell of your body are all , and the disturbance of the airflow caused by your body, all this is still too obvious."

When Purficott said this, the hooded man didn't think it was nonsense.

On the contrary, he took out a notebook and a charcoal pen from his body, and very seriously recorded what Perfectcott had just said.

After doing all this, he bowed to Purficott and expressed his gratitude: "I'm glad you can point out my shortcomings in stealth. It seems that I got a little carried away with the invisibility cloak and neglected to practice my skills.

But for being able to discover these, I think you should be Mr. Brandless’s greatest work during his lifetime—the perfect alchemical life form, right? "

Hearing the other party mention his father, Purficott's eyes couldn't help but change, but he remained calm.

She just changed her posture slightly, put her other hand on the armrest of the chair, and then asked calmly: "Do you know my father?"

"Yes, he and your mother were once our comrades." The hooded man did not show off, but nodded to show that he did know Perficott's parents.

"It's interesting. You said they were your comrades, but you showed up at my house almost four years after they died, and you still sneaked into my laboratory in this sneaky way." The look on Purficott's face showed There was no emotion or anger, but her eyes gradually became dangerous: "If you can't give me a legitimate reason, I think I should have enough legal basis to arrest you or kill you on the spot."

Faced with Purficott's death threats, the hooded man remained indifferent, as if he had no emotions.

He just said in a very calm tone: "If it is because I sneaked into your home, I am willing to apologize for it. This was not my intention, but this manor has been abandoned for more than half a year, and I want to get some information. You can only break in without the owner's permission.

If you feel that a simple apology cannot express sincerity, I am willing to do something for you to make up for it. "

"If that's the case, can you tell me, what are you looking for when you sneak into my house?" Purficott looked at the hooded man. At this time, she had become very interested in this slightly strange and mysterious guy. : "If you are looking for my parents' relics, they have been put away by me long ago, and you can't find them here."

"No, I've found it." The hooded man's answer surprised Purficott.

(End of this chapter)