In the name of the true god

"Can."

Connor agreed quite readily, which surprised Jude.

He feigned a joking tone: "Bro, really?"

"The fact that you're asking me for this means you've finally become a bit shrewd, not as honest as you were when you were a kid." Connor explained the reason in a serious tone, "Whether you're working in prison or dealing with all sorts of people in society, being a little thick-skinned is never a bad thing."

That viewpoint makes a lot of sense.

Even in Jude's previous life, being "honest" often meant being easily bullied.

In a different world where the economy is declining and the environment and moral standards are particularly bad, "honesty" becomes a completely derogatory term.

"Go back to the docks and pack your things first." Connor glanced at the time on his watch, then took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, took one out, and said, "Then go to number 27 Hearthstone Street nearby."

"Number 27 Hearthstone Street?" Jude took the key.

"Steel and I invested in a small number of properties in the suburbs before, and 27 Hearthstone Street is one of them. Because it's quite close to the heavy prison, I sometimes stay there for a night, so it's fully equipped with all my daily necessities, and I even have a few of my clothes left. You can make do with them for now," Connor explained.

The two brothers are similar in height and build.

For Jude, Connor's clothes, while not exactly a perfect fit, weren't too awkward to wear.

"Tonight, Steele and I will come to see you to discuss the job at the prison. Make sure you look presentable beforehand, and remember to be polite when you see him. Don't say anything inappropriate," Connor carefully instructed.

"So fast?" Jude was slightly surprised.

According to Connor's description, the heavy-duty prison is of extremely high standard, so it would take at least ten days to half a month to arrange for someone to get in.

But tonight he finalized the details with Deputy Warden Steele Fernando, and it looks like he could start work tomorrow.

Connor immediately clarified, "It's not like you can start working right away, but Steele is an impatient person, and he'll definitely ask to see you once he knows you're here."

"Understood." Jude put the key away. "Is there anything else I need to be aware of?"

After thinking for a long time, Connor, true to his word, unusually confirmed again: "Are you sure you want to go to the heavy prison? It's not too late to back out now. I can still give you seven thousand gold, arrange accommodation for you, and find you a stable job."

Dealing with a group of dangerous criminals is definitely not a good job in the eyes of ordinary people.

Connor's lack of recommendation is entirely understandable.

However, to gain a deeper understanding of how the laws of contact and similarity are applied, one must inevitably come into contact with more entanglement wizards and resonance sorcerers.

To unravel the mystery surrounding himself and avert potential crisis, Jude had no choice but to say, "I think it's quite nice in prison. I don't have to learn so many complicated things, and you can look after me a bit."

"...If you change your mind, just let me know."

"it is good."

"It's getting late, hurry up and go." Connor stuffed another wad of cash from his wallet into Jude's hand. "Take this for spending money, and come to me for the other seven thousand gold coins once you have a stable job."

Seven thousand gold coins is no small amount, and Connor certainly couldn't carry it with him at all times.

Jude completely understood: "Thanks, bro."

Connor's expression softened slightly: "There's no need for thanks between us. Just remember to pay your water, electricity, gas, heating, and fire insurance bills regularly... I'm leaving."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the heavy prison.

Jude watched Connor turn into the prison's main gate, still feeling a sense of unreality about what had just happened.

have money.

They now have a place to stay.

I got a job.

They had the opportunity to further study the laws of contact and similarity.

Simply finding her brother solved most of her problems.

"Phew..." Jude let out a long breath, then muttered to himself, "I'd better hold on tight to Connor and Edmund..."

Given that the cheap apartment he rented at the dock was really shabby, and he hadn't left anything of importance behind, and the weekly rent was non-refundable, Jude simply headed straight for Hearthstone Street.

Anyway, I already have two hundred gold grams in my pocket, and my brother Connor has seven thousand gold grams saved up. He can also earn a hundred gold grams a month working at the heavy prison... Losing a little rent is not worth the pain.

Hearthstone Street and the Royal Capital Heavy Prison are only two blocks apart, making it convenient to walk between them.

Jude asked for directions as he walked, and soon found the location of 27 Hearthstone Street.

It was a one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a Revival-style apartment building.

"throat."

Insert the key, turn it, and as the door opens, a neat and cozy little house comes into view.

"Not bad..." Jude exclaimed, then quickly took off his shoes and went inside.

Although it's only a one-bedroom apartment, it includes a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and kitchen, and even a small balcony that faces the sunlight.

Connor's aesthetic sense is also quite good.

The room's color scheme and decor are neither tacky nor garish.

It has everything: a marble fireplace, an exquisite chandelier, and a bathtub.

The store is also fully equipped with trendy appliances such as radios, electric irons, and toasters...

"Whoosh..."

"Holy crap, it's hot water..."

Turning on the tap in the bathroom, hot water poured onto Jude's palms, almost bringing him to tears of joy.

During his week living in a cheap apartment near the pier, the only "hot water" he encountered was mediocre coffee.

Because the water in the apartment's bathroom was ice-cold, even a simple wash was a torment, to the point that he had never taken a shower.

Take a shower first!

Unbearable!

While filling the bathtub with water, Jude also toured the entire house, inside and out.

Presumably because his brother Connor doesn't stay often, the kitchen was fully equipped, but there was no food.

There were three sets of clothes hanging in the bedroom closet: a flannel bathrobe, a pinstripe wool suit, and a winter coat. A fedora and a bowler hat were also hanging nearby.

The only pair of shiny leather shoes seemed to be a little larger than Jude's size, but as long as he didn't run wildly in them, they wouldn't fly away.

"Perfect..." Jude, completely satisfied, deliberately brought the radio to the bathroom. While playing cheerful radio music, he took off his clothes and soaked in the bathtub for a comfortable nap.

Before we knew it, it was five o'clock in the afternoon.

Jude, who had just washed himself clean, didn't know when his brother and Steele would arrive. He only heard the living room clock ring, so he quickly got up, cleaned the bathroom, and changed into his pinstripe wool suit.

"Um……"

After standing in front of the mirror for a long time, Jude nodded to himself.

It fits quite well!

Her figure was upright, and there was no trace of Jude's original decadence in her eyes, so her temperament was not lacking!

The hairstyle is a bit lacking, I'll get it fixed properly when I have time!

"Sizzle..."

Jude sprayed on the perfume Connor had left behind, but the scent didn't quite suit him, so he didn't continue. Instead, he stood on the balcony, looking down and quietly waiting for his brother Connor and Steele to arrive.

Six o'clock.

As darkness fell, a black car finally pulled up in front of the apartment building. Connor got out of the driver's seat and walked into the apartment building with a man wearing a fedora whose face was obscured.