The bishop is unfathomable.

Chapter 91 Grand Duke Valak's Thanks

Vera skipped away to ask for help.

While no one was paying attention, Felicia transformed back into a black cat and perched on Levi's shoulder, then said in a low voice, "~~~I didn't expect you to be so good at making girls happy."

"Is there?" Li Wei carefully put away the copy of "The Secret History of Hatters" that needed to be retrieved, then turned his head and asked.

Felicia pointed her paw towards the doorway: "Still saying no, boss? That little inspector was so easily fooled by your words that he can barely walk."

"It's not that exaggerated, is it?" Li Wei said, "It's just some professional and social talk."

"The most difficult colleagues are those you only know halfway, especially when they pry into your personal life."

"In this situation, I would rather take the initiative to revert the relationship to that of a casual colleague."

Felicia was silent for a while after listening, and then continued, "You, you don't even have a single colleague at work."

"In the library, apart from Lord Barris, you only interacted with the cafeteria ladies."

Li Wei shook his head: "You can't say that. Who says only people in your own unit or department are colleagues?"

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"Especially given the nature of my job, I'm bound to have a lot of dealings with the Inspection Bureau and the Radiant Church."

"How can you say I don't have colleagues?"

Felicia: "—So, you see that inspector named Vera as just a colleague?"

"Yes. But not entirely. You still have to cultivate good relationships with colleagues who have such powerful connections." Li Wei analyzed seriously, "Having someone in high places makes things easier."

Felicia: "Hmph!"

"What's wrong with you? Here, have some dried anchovies."

Why do you carry dried fish with you?

"After all, I have a cat, and I can eat this dried fish even if you don't. To be honest, it tastes pretty good."

Felicia: "?"

With the help of several vigorous and valiant knights, Li Wei quickly finished organizing and properly storing the books on one wall.

However, due to the special circumstances, the death of a nobleman, and the appearance of sacrificial rituals from Tantric Buddhism, it was not possible to achieve this.

Everyone was politely invited to the camp of the legion led by Grand Duke Valak.

Yes, that's very polite.

It's unclear whether the Valak family truly embodies the classical chivalrous aristocratic style, or simply because their young lady is in the group.

In short, although they took a slightly longer route, they still arrived at River Valley Town very quickly.

The majority of the legion led by Grand Duke Varak still resides on both sides of the Vora River Valley outside the town of River Valley.

Stationed in the town of River Valley were a small force of elite troops, as well as the Grand Duke and his personal guard.

Young Master Walter, along with the lawyer, the reporter, and the unlucky fellow, were taken away separately and placed in a hotel to await pickup by the city's supervisory bureau.

Li Wei, a person of special status, and his pet were invited separately to a small manor in the town.

This used to be the house of the town's baron.

But upon hearing that Grand Duke Varak was coming, the astute Baron immediately gave up his small, not particularly luxurious, estate and moved to a rented place in the city.

Yes, this manor is now inhabited by the Grand Duke of Valac.

However, compared to the mannerisms of the nobles Li Wei had encountered, this Grand Duke seemed quite low-key.

Apart from the few knights standing guard at the manor's main gate and the knights patrolling back and forth inside the manor, there were hardly any other people around.

There are no butlers or servants, only a pure security force.

Even after entering the house, they did not see any servants.

Even the interior decorations seem to have remained unchanged.

Li Wei sat on the sofa in front of the fireplace in the living room, holding the recovered copy of "The Secret History of Hatters" in one hand.

Looking at him, he was stroking the fur of the sleeping black cat with one hand, looking very content.

The forbidden book that was borrowed contained surprisingly innocent and wholesome content.

They are all myths and legends.

It contains no supernatural knowledge.

Because this book can't even be parsed by the parsing section.

However, Li Wei was quite engrossed in the mythological stories recorded inside.

Compared to the monotonous stories about the Four Pillars Gods and their apostles found on the market, the names and stories of the gods recorded in this book are obviously much more interesting.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, the story is certainly interesting.

I just don't know why that viscount borrowed this book.

As Li Wei flipped through the storybook, he wondered why the Grand Duke had specifically wanted to see him.

But once he realized that he probably wouldn't have the chance to offend such an important person, Li Wei felt relieved and continued reading.

As Li Wei flipped through the pages, he suddenly noticed that several yellowed pages had fallen out of the book.

Bending down to pick it up, Li Wei discovered that the contents of these pages were actually—

Diagram of the sewer system in Beldor.

Moreover, these are the most original blueprints from the very beginning of Beldor's founding.

Why would something like this appear in a banned book in a restricted section, or was it tucked in there?

Was it already sandwiched inside from the beginning, or was it the viscount who slipped it in?

If it was inserted inside from the beginning, then wouldn't the Viscount have been reading the book for so long without ever turning a page?

If he put it there, why would he put it in a book that would be confiscated in the restricted section?

Li Wei was annoyed.

Even reading a storybook can cause trouble.

But upon closer reflection, regardless of their motives, it's enough to prevent them from getting what they want.

But if the Viscount smuggled these things in, is it possible that there's a loophole in the restricted section of the Norren Grand Library?

By the way, although the case of smuggling banned books has been solved, there is one thing that this case cannot explain.

Where did the Child of Sand obtain the bookshelf number related to the Poems of Souls?

This is something that the resale chain established by oversight and parliament through loopholes in the banned book warehousing mechanism could not achieve.

To find out such detailed codes, one must first know the details of the banned book catalog before confirming the numbers.

Could there be a mole in the library?!

Li Wei broke out in a cold sweat at the thought.

I never imagined that the library, which I thought was the safest, would be so unsafe.

In the end, he still had to rely on his underlings.

With this in mind, Levi decided that after returning, he would have Barney and Wag search for clues in the underworld.

It concerns the resale of banned books, the Son of Dust, and libraries.

He, on the other hand, would have to find a time to ask Albert for his opinion on Barris.

If Barris has no problem, then go and ask Barris yourself.

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached from afar.

A handsome middle-aged man, not wearing armor but only a black shirt, walked towards Li Wei.

Between his eyebrows, he looked quite similar to Edward, whom he had met at the ceremony.

"Mr. Li Wei, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."

Li Wei rose and looked at this border king who seemed to have no aristocratic airs but commanded a large army, and politely smiled: "It's nothing. I just arrived recently."

"I'm so sorry. I called you here specifically. I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to express my gratitude."

"Vera and I both talked about it, the promotion ceremony, and work-related matters."

"Without your help, she might not have been able to solve these difficulties so easily."

"Besides expressing my gratitude, I'd also like to ask, in your opinion, is she suitable to be a monitor?"

Finally, Grand Duke Valak's expression turned serious and earnest: "Please make sure you give an appropriate answer."