Surviving as a Writer in the British Empire - Surviving as a Writer in the British Empire chapter 48

The Dartmoor Disappearance Case (5)

Monty and I attended a banquet invited by the bank, the host of this auction.

In terms of game, it can be called exploration.

Why, if you look at the death game, isn’t there a place where the organizers gather to check each other. Roughly like that.

“Everyone, nice to meet you. This is Louis Montague Miller.”

Naturally, Monty sat in the seat of honor. It is the best in terms of wealth and rank.

Introduced as a deputy and tutor, I sat to the right of Monty, and to the left was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who had just joined us.

“Nice to meet you! This is Christopher Carstairs. I owe a lot to Mr. Chun, ha ha ha!”

Horses have bones.

I looked at Christopher Carstairs, the owner of the Carstairs Burn.

A lively impression with a lot of laughter and smooth bald head.

In fact, it is a unique nobleman in this era. I would wear a wig if possible.

Of course, as always with bald merchants, he was also a person who should never be caught off guard.

As much as he is a person who dares to reveal his weakness and uses a clever way to snatch the opponent.

It’s just that the capital is ambiguous, so the power is weak, but in terms of skills, it’s better than Mr. Miller.

“Demetrius Desmond. I have heard many stories. I envy Mr. Miller, who has a son he adores.”

On the other hand, the old merchant Demetrius is the exact opposite. It’s a dying year.

To say that I am envious of Mr. Miller is not an empty word.

I had two sons, one died in an accident, and the other is wasting money on horse racing.

Of course, that didn’t mean it was okay to be careless. Being old on the merchant floor means staying for a long time.

On the outside, he’s like a nerd who doesn’t express himself, and he probably has the most money, except for us.

unique thing.

“This is Selena Shellman. I came on behalf of my husband. Please take good care of me.”

She was the daughter-in-law of the Shellman family with an alluring smile.

A new face that is different from the people who have shared their faces several times so far.

what? The heir to the Shellman family, as far as I know, was just an ordinary wealthy farmer? When did you remarry?

Besides, that Latina lady, her eyes are not normal. Looking like a snake looking for something tasty to eat, the snake-like eyes do not seem to be touched.

‘First of all, a critical check…’

And lastly, Fernsby was invited…

“ha ha ha. sorry. A little late.”

It’s an executive job, what’s going on? I looked curiously at the jeweler, Patrick Fundsby.

Although they are not close friends because they are in different fields, as a jeweler, he was a person with quite a few bones, and his strength was his sincerity. but it’s so late

Hmm, no. Her face was white and her hands were shaking, so she must be in pretty bad shape.

Yes, merchants are people too, so they can.

‘Well, then.’

resourcefulness.

funds.

atmosphere.

professionalism.

Standing on the battlefield for the first time in a while, I feel my senses rising.

The battle of numbers transmitted through the air made me think again of how comfortable I was living.

Just a few years ago, in this pandemonium, I was struggling to live somehow… but before I knew it, I reflected on myself for adapting to a comfortable life.

Of course, because of that.

“then.”

It doesn’t make much of a difference what I do.

I swept the crowd with the expressionless eyes I had always had at times like this.

And then.

“I will notify you in advance. Have you all checked the catalog? 6, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20 through 32. And from 40 to 46. These are the items we will be purchasing at Ashfield this time. Let them choose the rest.”

“hmm······.”

“after.”

“······hahahaha.”

“…you’re being rude.”

Carstairs is speechless, and Fernsby is relieved. While Desmond just smiled blankly, only Selena from Shellman glared at him with a displeased expression.

“What kind of seat is this, how dare you say that?”

“What kind of place is it… that’s great.”

In other words, it means a child song.

I smiled and told her.

“Are you still unable to grasp the situation?”

“What did you say?”

“No, it seems like this is the first time. Huh, what the hell is that family thinking…”

I shook my head and glanced lightly at her. She flinched for a moment.

“It’s rude… I don’t know why you feel this is rude. This side did what it was supposed to do, and that side heard what it was supposed to hear.”

“What, what…”

“In the first place, why do you think those two stayed still? don’t you have a clue? Is it because you’re so stupid you can’t even recognize rudeness?”

Do you really think so?

Shellman looked around at the sound of my voice. The rest of the staff looked at her with cold eyes.

“In the first place, we are not very interested in this auction. In a way, it’s also the place where I’ve done my duty to the friendship between Baron Carlyle and the Bank of Exeter. But, he raises his voice there… I don’t know which one is more rude.”

Yes, once again, if it was a really important and meaningful auction, no matter how trustworthy I was, would Mr. Miller send it alone? And that, obviously, even with a son?

For us, this work is literally the same as coming to a family member’s house and paying a kind of wealth money.

Seeing the faces of people nearby.

This is also a kind of local community.

So, of course, it was just that we, who had always been best friends with Baron Carlisle and who had a strong influence in the area, were talking about the preoccupation.

But, unaware of that, acting recklessly…

Oh, Shellman, he’s an old man today and tomorrow. If you want to leave a legacy, you’ll have to choose someone who’s well-liked. It’s open, it’s open

“Today, let’s send a formal letter.”

A newbie lady who has nothing but atmosphere… Well, at least enjoy a delicious meal.

“To be arrogant about being a servant…!”

Then she thrusts her teeth at me. If this doesn’t work out logically, is it to attack the messenger?

Well, that’s right. It’s okay to be a servant and it’s okay to be cocky. By the way.

So what are you going to do? what can you do now

As I said before, this is the era where the question of ‘Doesn’t chief live in Nampo-dong?’ No, beyond being eaten, sometimes it’s everything.

And no matter how much a Chihuahua tied to a leash barks, no one is afraid.

I just smiled and told her.

“If I offend you, you can bid on the items I just mentioned.”

If you can.

Of course, he didn’t say anything behind his back.

If necessary, just show the difference in power.

And at least, anyone who knows how to play money would have understood everything just by saying this.

“·······Ku!”

Fortunately, Selina Shellman is only immature, but it seems that she is a merchant. I saw that he had lost his spirit and bowed his head.

“ha ha ha. After all, you are unstoppable.”

“Well, you have an honest personality.”

“Really, I envy Mr. Miller. Hanseul, as expected, you… can you think about the last proposal?”

As the conversation entered a lull, the bald old man, Christopher Carstairs, licked his lips and said so.

From noble mtl dot com

I shook my head in disgust.

“I’m sorry, but I still have to pay the favor to Mr. Miller.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha! Alright, do as you please. Instead, always remember that I set the order first.”

“Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter.”

Probably because I will never go under someone else’s. It is a promise that will never come true.

Still, I nodded my head at Carstairs’ soft words.

Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with being friends with them. Then, the other side nodded as if satisfied, and stepped back.

Between us, Demetrius Desmond coughed and coughed for a while before speaking.

“Collock, hehehe. If the story is over, can we have dinner soon? I’m sorry. When I got older…”

“As much as you like. Isn’t this what we are all about to eat and live on?”

I gestured to the waiting staff.

hmm. it’s italian It’s okay.

“I’m sorry, but can I go back to my room?”

“Mr. Fernsby, are you all right?”

“Ah, hahahaha. yes. I’m not feeling well, maybe the water isn’t right…”

But Fernsby couldn’t eat anything and ran out of the room. Oops, pitiful. The taste is good too.

In fact, not only me, but Conan Doyle and Monty, a teenager with a rich appetite, seemed to have had a pretty satisfying meal, so I’m not alone.

“Okay, so that’s the second one. We will wake up first.”

“Ah, Hanseul. If it’s okay, could you come to the drawing room later? I want to play a card game with old man Demetrius.”

“I will do that when I have time.”

“Hmm. Then see you later.”

Selina Shellman kept her mouth shut until the end, perhaps because she was still embarrassed until the end.

If you’re going to take over there, you’ll have to come and settle in this community quickly, but it’s wrong, it’s wrong.

With that thought in mind, I woke up with Monty and Mr. Conan Doyle.

And while passing through the hallway.

“Hey, when you work here, the atmosphere is quite different.”

“uh? Did you?”

“Yes, Hanseul. Should I say something sharper and heavier than usual… It was like looking at someone else. Wasn’t it too strong to overpower the steamer?”

Well, that’s because this is a world where you get hurt if you look down on it.

Anyway, that’s it, and above all, there is a part that Monty misunderstands.

“What happened today, it’s not like taking the initiative.”

“uh? Then what is it?”

“I was just presenting the reality.”

“Yes?”

I smiled at Monty, who tilted his head as if he didn’t know what he was talking about.

“It’s because you don’t know much about this industry yet, but those four aren’t that big of a deal. At least it’s Devon, so you can have a talk with us.”

Mr. Miller is usually very easy-going and has a good impression, so he is basically a person who has the power to negotiate with ‘that’ Rothschild.

Rather, it means that they have been very considerate on this side.

furthermore.

“That side has benefited greatly.”

“huh? why?”

“That we, the biggest hands, knew what we wanted. That alone is a huge income over there.”

It’s not that it’s a random attack.

Originally, this is all high-level work.

The higher the weight class, the more careful you are about injuries. Even if you fight recklessly and bloody, no one will benefit.

Therefore, the story proceeds with a possible agreement.

In short, what I said on this side was a kind of answer sheet. It’s like saying that if you avoid this side, you won’t take any damage.

“In any case, they will be greatly relieved. What we chose this time was also a few Japanese paintings that we ended up saying hello to. Because he said he would not touch precious metals or real estate, which would be the most competitive battlegrounds.”

“Um, it’s complicated…”

“There is no need to rush. Monty will find out later.”

Originally, high-ranking people like to talk around and around.

By the way, how did Shellman’s side get eaten by such a daughter-in-law?

While thinking like that.

“Anyway, it was impressive.”

Arthur Conan Doyle, who was walking silently by the side, also nodded slowly.

“Hey, you’re quite resourceful than I thought. I’ve met quite a few people as well… but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a board arranged so smoothly. It will serve as a reference for you.”

“It is overrated. Well, this time it came out looking good from that side. anyway.”

Huge, I asked, clearing my throat.

So what was it like, do you think there is a culprit among them?

At that, Monty widened his eyes as if he hadn’t thought of it, but Arthur Conan Doyle shook his head lightly and replied.

“As expected, that was why you provoked him on purpose. Unfortunately, I still don’t know. Judging by the reaction, it seems that there is no charge.”

He said, counting each one with his fingers.

“First of all, Shellman. At first glance, she’s a hot-blooded Latino, and she is. Doesn’t it get hot when you touch it? It’s hard for such a person to plot a systematic plot.”

“Besides, he’s a newcomer. You probably don’t even know who Baron Carlisle is.”

“Yes, and Demetrius. Actually, I saw that the old man arrived later than I did. Seeing him in person, he was not the kind of person who would decorate anything. He was an old man like a heap of ashes.”

“Yes, um… He has a story to tell.”

“The only suspicious person is Carstairs, but he seems to have a clear identity and knows you well, right? May I ask what your relationship is?”

“It’s nothing special, I just got some scouting offers. He told me to become independent and come out and start a business.”

“what?! Hanseul, are you leaving?!”

“Can’t you?”

I was dumbfounded and hit Monty on the head.

Even though that person had a lot of money in the first place, the amount I earn now is not easy.

If you include the collection of famous paintings that have been collected little by little, there might be more of me, but why?

Is there any reason why the female lead of an imoogi that will go well in the future should become a snake’s tail?

─Kong!! I’m sorry!! kong!!

“Heh, hehehe!!”

It was then. Outside the window, what could be mistaken for the sound of thunder, a dog and its distinctive howl hit my ears.

What is it, a shepherd dog? Oh, I need to keep the dogs from barking at night.

“…it sounds pretty loud.”

“It’s still a basin, but there are many rocky mountains.”

There are no bushes to absorb the sound. The sound is pretty loud.

look at our monty Are you clinging to it while being afraid?

“sorry! Are you okay?”

It was the old butler of Baron Carlisle who came running after saying that.