After a brief silence, Klein picked up his black tea, took a sip, and said with a smile: "This is one option, you can consider it. But Emperor Roselle once said, never rush a decision; only through repeated comparisons can you get the best answer.
"Are there any other options?"
Wearing white gloves,
This price is actually reasonable... reasonable... But Pesfield Street 9 means it's less than 100 meters from Saint Samuel Church. Although that fits the theory of "the darkest place is under the candle," there will definitely be many Nighthawks among the passersby. If I want to leave and return in secret, it will be very inconvenient and likely cause problems... Klein had originally budgeted only 150–160 pounds for rent, but after the shock of the previous house's price, he suddenly found 220 pounds not bad.
It made him suspect that the butler Walter had intentionally started with the expensive option.
Klein thought for a few seconds and said: "Anything else?"
Without the slightest impatience, Walter replied: "The house at 160 Burkland Street is also for rent. It is also a three-story building with a garden, stable, and servant quarters, totaling over a dozen rooms, but its location is not as good as number 32, and the furnishings and furniture are only considered decent. The annual rent is 315 pounds."
315 pounds... The rent figure flashed through Klein's mind, slightly numb, as he asked thoughtfully: "What is your suggestion?"
At that moment, he actually already had an answer in his mind, but as an employer, he could not rush to voice his opinion, because if his decision had any common-sense flaws, it could easily be looked down upon.
Walter thought seriously and said: "The one at 160 Burkland Street.
"Comparatively, the neighbors there would be more helpful for you to enter high society, while the house at number 32 is too luxurious. Renting it directly would make the neighbors assume that you lack proper refinement and are not decent."
In simple terms, a newcomer renting a house of 1,260 pounds a year would easily be labeled a nouveau riche eager to show off. For a rich man committed to entering high society, such a reputation is very harmful. Klein took a sip of black tea and asked with a smile: "Then why did you propose the option of 32 Burkland Street?"
Walter bowed unhurriedly and said: "Dear sir, I am just a butler. My duty is not to make decisions, but to present all suitable options and offer suggestions for your reference.
"Without knowing your specific preferences, I must provide as comprehensive a list of possible targets as possible."
Very professional... He must have been worried that Dwayne Dantès was a showy nouveau riche, so offering 32 Burkland Street first contained a certain degree of probing, to adjust his advice and management style accordingly. Klein chuckled and said: "Then exclude the house at number 32. We'll choose one of the two.
"Before making a decision, I usually go to see the place in person. We'll set off after lunch."
"Yes, sir." Walter still had that serious and rigid expression.
...
In the Harvest Church in the South District of the Big Bridge area.
"A secret Beyonder gathering... That's practically no clue. It's very difficult to follow up, and I can't join that gathering in a short time." Emlyn looked at his reflection on the silver surface, examined himself, and raised a hand to comb his hair.
Then, he put away the rag, retreated to the first row of chairs in the church, sat down, and stared absently at Bishop
One thought after another jumped out, sometimes sparking insights. Suddenly, Emlyn caught a detail: "Why did a puppet that would interest a follower of the 'Primordial Moon' appear just now?"
Moon puppet, Moon puppet... This feels like bait fishing! Could it be a trap set by Russ Batory? Emlyn's eyes lit up, and he abruptly stood up.
Russ Batory is a vampire baron participating in the hunting competition, considered by Emlyn as his strongest competitor.
The more Emlyn thought, the more likely it seemed, because he remembered that Batory was an antiquity enthusiast, especially fond of collecting strange items from the Southern Continent!
He paced back and forth a few steps, the corner of his mouth slowly curling, he chuckled inwardly: "I can't enter that Beyonder gathering to find the whereabouts of Windsor, that 'Primordial Moon' follower, but I can monitor Russ Batory and get to the target before him!
"Haha, I'm really looking forward to the expression on his face.
"Hmm, Miss Magician's clue is indeed worth 100 pounds."
Just as Emlyn was extremely excited, Father Utravsky finished his prayer, walked over, looked down at him, and said warmly: