"Go home."
Trollope said straightforwardly, "I'm taking Harry back to Backlund, oh, and Dalena. Harry can't be without her, and I don't want to separate them, mother and son."
"What about your novel?"
Trollope smiled and said, "I've been here for five years, and I have enough material. It's just that I signed a confidentiality agreement with the military, so when the time comes, I can't directly write the story of 'black star'. I have to make some changes, especially regarding the characters."
Lex nodded gently and said, "I'm really looking forward to the release of this novel."
"I already have the material, and the outline is almost polished. I believe a year, or even half a year, will be enough for me to write the complete story. If so, it should be published by this time next year."
Trollope glanced at Lex and said, "If you don't mind, I'd like to include you in it then. Of course, I'll only use your image and change your name; it won't cause you any trouble."
That is to say, the so-called extra, Lex, agreed with a smile.
Then, he cleared his throat with a fist, "Actually, I'm very curious about what you mentioned yesterday, about Mania sending the child away."
"Mr. Trollope, could you tell me who you think are the three most likely candidates for that 'trustworthy person'?"
Trollope looked at him, then said, "Originally, I shouldn't tell you about this, but I also want to know where that child ended up."
"If I had that information, my story would be more complete. So... alright, Mr. Rayleigh, I can tell you. The condition is, if you find that child, please be sure to notify me. I'll give you a contact address later, and you can write to me."
Lex, of course, would not refuse this condition. He was inspired by Mania's attempt to take Harry away yesterday; perhaps Mania is still looking for her child even now.
If he could find Mania's child, then perhaps he could use this to make a deal with Mania.
A deal concerning roselle's secret treasure.
Trollope took out a note, quickly wrote down three names on it, and then handed it to Lex.
Lex took it and looked at the note, at the three names.
They were: Ralph. Tyne, Celis Newman, and Jane Britney.
"Ralph was Mania's doctor, and the only doctor on the ship. He participated in the delivery and subsequent investigations of Mania's body. I found a ship's log of his, from which I obtained this information."
"Celis Newman was Mania's butler. This gentleman served Mania's father, and his loyalty to Mania is beyond doubt. Mania's diary often mentions this point..."
"Jane Britney was Mania's personal maid. This maid began serving Mania when she was 14. Their relationship was very good, like sisters, so it's also possible she took the child."
After Trollope made the additions, he said, "These three were also among the few survivors who escaped that sailing ship after the 'black star' incident, but there are no further clues about them. I only traced them to Damir Port, where they all disembarked."
Lex put away the note and said, "I'll try my best to look, but I can't guarantee any results."
Trollope laughed, "Of course, after all, it's been so long. Alright, I still have to continue packing..."
"Then I'll take my leave." Lex took off his hat, nodded slightly, and then left the house on Wave Street.
As he walked out, he looked back and saw Dalena leading Harry out of the living room. The woman finally had a smile on her face.
At two in the afternoon, as soon as the ship docked, Lex jumped onto the pier and headed straight for the ticket office. At this time, there weren't many people at the ticket counter. When the two people in front of Lex finished buying their tickets, it was his turn.
Inside the window was a girl with light blonde hair, ordinary looking, with freckles on her face, but very enthusiastic. She gave Lex a brilliant smile and asked, "Sir, how may I help you?"
"I'd like a ticket to Bayam."
The ticket Miss checked the information and said, "The Green Emerald will depart at 5 PM, and is expected to arrive in Bayam on the evening of the 22nd, or during the day on the 23rd."
"There's also another departure, tomorrow morning. The 'Iron Mountain' will depart at 8 AM, and is expected to arrive at the capital of the Rorsted Archipelago on the night of the 23rd or the morning of the 24th."
Putting down the information, she smiled, revealing a row of teeth as white as pearls: "Which ship would you like to take?"
"The Green Emerald, please."
Departing in the evening, arriving on the evening of the 22nd or during the day on the 23rd, this was exactly what Lex wanted.
"Then, what class of cabin ticket would you like to purchase?" The ticket Miss thoughtfully pointed to a price list nearby.
Lex glanced at it.
Third class was 1 pound, second class 3 pounds, first class 12 pounds.
"I recommend you buy a second-class ticket. Although first class is very good, with rooms for three to four servants, attendants who have received etiquette training, designated excellent chefs, a dining room, a special cigar room, and a card room."
The ticket Miss looked at Lex: "But I don't think you'll need those."
Miss, don't look at me like this, I'm actually a rich man with a huge sum of money, although that money is temporarily in the spirit world treasure chest, Lex said with an unchanging smile.
"What about second class?"
"Although the second-class rooms are not large, they have windows. You can sit by the window and enjoy the sunset over the Sea. If it's third class, you won't have such a good thing."
Lex nodded and winked at the ticket Miss: "I'll take your advice, give me a second-class ticket."
After buying the ticket and leaving the ticketing company, Lex checked his pocket watch. It was still early; there were almost three hours until boarding.
So he came to a bar not far from the pier, intending to pass the time there. Looking at the sign that read 'Fire Dragon Bar', Lex remembered the Evil Dragon Bar in Tingen City, and by extension, Nafi and the others.
I wonder how they are doing now, have they been promoted? I should find an opportunity to go back and see them. I also entrusted Miss Melissa with making pressure bottles.
Letting his thoughts wander, Lex walked to the door and reached out to push open the heavy bar door. Suddenly, his hand tingled slightly, and the scene inside the bar spontaneously appeared in his mind: behind the bar's main door, two men were in attacking stances. One of them had a handsome Bearded Man, and the other wore a hat and held a revolver. Additionally, another man was hiding by the door, intending to ambush.