They all call me master

"I mean, of course -

This is an additional price! "

Arthur said with a smile.

Malinda immediately raised her middle finger at Arthur.

"I want money!"

"No!"

"This is a fair deal for me - fairness has always been one of the principles I believe in, so... this is really a coincidence."

In a drawn-out tone, Arthur explained.

There's nothing pretentious about it.

Arthur believed that one day would be enough for Malinda or the countess to investigate Heywood thoroughly.

He also believed that in addition to his own curiosity, Malinda's inquiry just now should also have the meaning of the countess.

However, Arthur did not get to the bottom of it.

Asking too many questions will affect the cooperative relationship.

Arthur didn't ask, and Malinda didn't say anything.

"I got one of the core secrets of Cat Cave, 'Silent Continuous Treading' from that Earl. What did you get?"

Arthur changed the subject directly.

Malinda followed Arthur's example and raised a finger.

"Want to know? This is another price!"

The lady raised her head high, her short golden hair shining brightly under the candlelight, and the tips of her hair bloomed with a layer of fine brilliance, like a crown on her head, attracting people's eyes unconsciously.

Arthur is no exception.

He looked at the lady.

Immediately, the woman felt Arthur's gaze.

Without any shyness, the lady moved closer as if to show off, but Arthur——

"How long has it been since you washed your hair?"

Covering his mouth and nose, Arthur backed away repeatedly.

Malinda was stunned.

Then, the lady snorted coldly.

"childish!"

Then, he ignored Arthur and walked straight towards the 'Psychic Medium Hall'.

However, just as she was about to enter it, the lady whispered something.

"Before winter, I will inherit the title of Baron Camille."

There was no doubt that this was what Malinda got - instead of running on her own and waiting for answers before, this time it was a promise from the Countess.

"Congratulations!"

Arthur said with a smile.

Although Malinda was not as good as Maltz in his mind, as they were both partners, the stronger the better.

After hearing Arthur's congratulations, the lady's lips curled up.

But immediately, the lady said seriously.

"Isidore ran away!"

"Um?"

Arthur frowned.

This answer was a bit unexpected. According to Arthur's understanding of the countess, since he took action, it must be a thunderous killing, and he would not give the other party a chance to relax.

unless……

fishing!

The countess wanted to fish out more people related to the old lion in the inner bay.

Or maybe Harris, one of the founders of the 'Mouse Council' who took refuge, told the countess something that made her change her original mind.

‘But it’s still a bit risky! ’

‘Tigress has the protection of her family, and with her own strength, she is not in danger, but she is not worried about her subordinates? ’

Arthur looked at Malinda while thinking.

He finally understood why Malinda came to spend the night with him.

In order to prevent Isidore's revenge - in Isidore's eyes, I am afraid that the most hated person in all of Nanlos is Malinda.

Even, to some extent, surpassing the Countess of Nanlos.

After all, the secret gatherings of 'Lady Night's Salon' and 'Rat Tail Alley' have always been at odds with each other, and both sides are eager to kill the other.

Therefore, if Isidore was desperate, he would definitely choose Malinda.

And Malinda?

Choose to join forces with him!

Malinda should also have some mysterious people who have mastered secret techniques, but in Malinda's eyes, he is more reliable.

Arthur couldn't ask for this.

because--

He may also be the target of Isidore's revenge!

In a sense, he also ruined the plan of the founder of the 'Rat Parliament'.

Of course, based on Arthur's understanding of Malinda, the other party should have hidden a deeper purpose - leaving his hometown at No. 6, White Bird Street, in order to lure Isidore out.

It’s risky, but more profitable.

Arthur didn't object, but he needed to explain it in advance.

"If it's damaged, please pay according to the price!"

Arthur said this.

"good."

"Right now I need a pillow, a quilt, a bed - and if you can, make me a cup of hot cocoa with no extra sugar."

Malinda immediately understood what Arthur meant and then said directly.

"I'm not your servant!"

Arthur emphasized.

"I know some of the hidden history of Cat Cave and Cat Pie..."

“Happy to serve you!”

Before Malinda could finish speaking, Arthur took action.

It’s not that I like to hear about hidden history, but the hot cocoa at night is more fragrant.

"The original history of the Cat Cave can be traced back to before the Empire period. It is rumored that it originated from the 'demon cat' who was the valet and coachman of the 'Disaster Queen'.

Although most people think it is ridiculous and just some people's imagination, there is no doubt about the power of Cat Cave - during the Holy Empire, 'Aioria' who was born in Cat Cave was killed because of a lion that was about to be burned to death. The cat once fought against the entire Holy See on his own. You know, that was the Holy See in its heyday!

Facing Aiolia's fist, not only were the twenty-two red archbishops severely injured, but the contemporary pope was also directly beaten to death by the fist that seemed to travel at the speed of light.

The director, deputy director, and twenty-two arbitrators of the Inquisition were all beaten to pieces.

People who experienced that battle said that when Aiolia punched, they saw the golden lion cat roar.

If Aiolia had not left on his own initiative, the Holy See at that time would have been destroyed, and the era of the entire Holy Empire would have ended. "

Taking a sip of hot cocoa and feeling the sweetness, Malinda continued.

"Also because of the emergence of Aioria, the Cat Cave was considered the strongest in the world. However, something happened in the Cat Cave at some point. By the time the Silver Age became known to people again, the Cat Cave had been divided into four and became : There are four schools of 'Cat Pie. Orange', 'Cat Pie. Black', 'Cat Pie. Tanuki', and 'Cat Pie. Flower'!"

“Also, the four factions are constantly at war with each other.”

"Throughout the Silver Age, the four factions were fighting."

"Over the years, the four sects gradually declined. During the Seven Years' War, during the 'witch hunting' operations launched simultaneously on the east and west coasts, the 'Cat Faction Black' was eliminated because of its core inheritance of 'psychic' Considered to be an ally of the wizard, he was besieged by countless forces.

After the contemporary 'Black Cat' dismissed the 'Black Cat Crowd', he killed one hundred and seventy-four besiegers with 'Silent Continuous Stomp' before he died of exhaustion.

The four groups of cats that were already withering became the three groups of cats.

And when the Seven Years' War ended and the Pioneer Era began, the Cat Three Faction disappeared.

The three factions of cats chose to hide.

No!

It should be said that the four cat sects all chose to hide. The 'black cats' back then had already let the 'black cats' bring out their own bloodline or descendants! "

At this point, the hot cocoa in Malinda's cup had reached the bottom.

She put the cup aside casually, leaned on the quilt, looked at Arthur with a scrutinizing gaze, and said slowly——

"Right, contemporary 'Black Cat' Arthur Kratos!"