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Siles’s novel seemed to become popular overnight. On the first day it was put on shelves, the initial batch of one hundred copies sold out. Over the following week, a total of nearly ten thousand copies were sold—an unbelievable number. Benton specially invited Siles to dine at the most luxurious and expensive restaurant in Atherton Square. He said excitedly, “You really are a genius…

The guide arranged by Jerome Lanmere was an ordinary-looking woman who introduced herself as Mary. She had a very cheerful personality and wore her hair in beautiful braided plaits. Siles noticed that she had heavy calluses on her hands, though he didn’t know the reason why. The guide greeted them warmly and stated her identity. She was a caravan guide employed by Jerome Lanmere…

Chapter 130: The Power of the Scion Chendo froze slightly, his gaze falling involuntarily on the stack of documents in front of him. They were stranded on this empty wilderness, with only a rather dilapidated small town nearby. Outside this train car, people were bustling about, immersed in the joy brought by the card game, almost forgetting the predicament they and the world were…

Siles turned his head to look at the detective. After a moment of silence, he said, “I understand your meaning. However, we don’t have any definitive evidence after all. Right now, we must first address what is about to happen here.” Jon peered closely at Siles for a moment, then smiled. “Of course, Professor Noel,” he said in a near-nonchalant tone. “Whatever the case,…

Siles Noel hitched a ride. The lady introduced herself as Angela Clayton, so Siles addressed her as Miss Clayton. Miss Clayton came from an extraordinary background, though she didn’t reveal the details of her family. She had come here through a friend’s introduction, but she was also vague about her friend’s identity, never explaining clearly. Soon, the person Miss Clayton was waiting for appeared.…

It was a strange piece of paper. Slightly thick, like cardstock. The strip-shaped paper had markings like a ruler, with several scales ranging from 0 to 10. “What is this?” Angela turned it over and examined it. “A measuring ruler?” “This is a ritual compatibility gauge.” Carol explained. “The specific principle is difficult to explain—it’s related to the gods…” He glossed over the rest…

Siles calmly sat down opposite the two merchants. The restaurant waiter brought them drinks and snacks, and Siles thanked him politely and coolly. But inwardly, his entire mind felt a bit numb. …What? Lanmere? The merchant Lanmere? He only knew that Lanmere’s caravan traveled back and forth between the Ashless Land and Lamifa City, but he had absolutely no idea that Lanmere’s business also…

“Good morning, Gren,” Siles greeted him. Grenfield raised a hand without much energy. By his side was the signed novel by Miss Carmin that Siles had brought him. Ever since he got it, he had kept it close at hand and would often look at it with delight. Because of that, Grenfield had been in very high spirits lately. So his gloomy, listless appearance…

“Where should the story begin?” On the night of Monday, November 2nd, aboard the Light of First Snow train heading from Biedel to Maltz, the group still consisted of the same four people: Siles, Chendo, Chester, and Alva. They sat there, listening to Siles analyze the full sequence of events behind the incident. They had already left the House of Hales. In a sense,…

Chapter 127: New Changes “Dear Mother, I hope this letter finds you well. “I am planning to purchase a property in Lamifa City and am writing to ask for your opinion. Professor Bright recommended a residence in the neighborhood near Atherton Square; it’s a three-story house with a garden. “I am very fond of the independent study and library on the third floor of…