The Secret Code of Monsters.

Chapter 170 Ch.169 You have to like one
Mr. Philip Chandler was one of the most wonderful men Roland had ever met.

"Why don't you talk to Lady Enid?"

Roland asked.

"I'm not qualified yet. But isn't my conversation with you the same as my conversation with Lady Enid Judiya?" Chanderson's eyes flashed with shrewdness, and he smiled, "I don't understand magic, but I recognize Judge Judiya's vision."

"You are a promising executive, and I want your friendship."

Roland didn't know why this shrewd and humorous fat gentleman who always said "women are the ultimate pursuit of men" said little to Fernandez, but took a special liking to him. They talked about many interesting things. Compared with Randolph, this Sir Chanderson, sir, gentleman, knew more and was much more vulgar.

Especially when talking about women.

It can be an eye-opener for cats who have never really tasted fresh meat.

People can fold up...?
Mr. Chandler is well-informed on another level.

Because the only point of intersection between the two people, apart from this moment, is Kate Pasetti who is far away in West Manlis.

Naturally, the fat gentleman mentioned this frequently.

However, Roland could hear the indifference towards Kate Pasetti in his words.

He said that if he hadn't thought about apologizing, he would have almost forgotten about this woman.

“It’s normal for commercial leasing.”

In this regard, the fat gentleman 'taught' Roland this way: "A man's 'bravery', like a woman's beauty, depreciates over time. The price of hiring an eighteen-year-old youth is very different from that of hiring a fifty-year-old man."

"Similarly, how can a sixteen-year-old girl be compared to a fifty-six-year-old woman?"

"Good and smart businessmen only use the most valuable time. For things that are constantly depreciating, we will of course spend a lot of money to rent them, and then slowly reduce the rental price as they continue to depreciate."

He hesitated, wanting to mention Roland's "appearance" again, but then he changed the subject quickly because he was afraid of making Roland unhappy.

lease.

This word is different from what Roland thought.

He thought Philip Chandler was in love with Kate Pasetti.

Even if they were lovers, he would let Kate Pasetti stay by his side until the two of them grew old together...

Toward death.

In the end, is it just 'rental'?

So, there will always be a day when you will be fired?
Baron Chanderson was only too willing to answer such questions for this 'inexperienced' young man.

He changed his sitting position and talked about his past with Pasetti.

This was much more detailed than the 'fragment' Roland had seen.

all in all.

Philip had supported Kate Pasetti financially from an early stage.

"Using wealth to 'cultivate' a musical lead, watching her climb up step by step from the slums until she reaches the stage where everyone is paying attention, the only place with lights on! Isn't this a very fulfilling thing?"

Philip said so.

"I wanted to continue supporting her and make her a national and even world name - but then, after what she did, I dare not let her on the stage again. I would rather stop this little game and put this bird in a tinsel cage."

Philip Chandler was very secretive, so he hunched his stomach and leaned forward.

The sounds have become much quieter.

"…She had the audacity to put nails in that person's dancing shoes and was so smug that she thought no one knew about it - that was really stupid."

that person…

Oh.

Roland had seen the pretty lady in the clip.

Call…

Alessa?
“…She is not an ordinary person.”

Qian Desen didn't know what he was afraid of and didn't dare to say anything further.

In short, he shook his head at the mention of Kate Pasetti. This woman was not only ignorant, but also fearless - not only Collins, but at a salon, she even dared to ridicule a countess in public.

What is her identity?
Does she deserve it?

"She stays in that house and spends a little money every week. I have to have servants to look after her so she doesn't cause me any serious trouble..."

Philip Chandler trembled. Thinking of the past, he could neither laugh nor cry.

Fortunately, he was just a businessman and a baron of little consequence.

Just make money, don't get involved in anything else.

"Now do you think I am kind enough?"

As for the mockery of the Countess, Roland believed that Chandler was still providing Kate Pasetti with a good life...

This is indeed kind.

But to be honest, he felt that Chanderson was reluctant to give up Pasetti's "benefits".

"I pushed her up there with my own hands." Qian Desen sighed, "Plus she's a dancer with a lot of flexibility... Well, let's use her for another year or two. Then, I'll give her some money and let her find a good husband."

He also told Roland about the differences between London, Bristol and Westmanlis, the places he had been to, the new things, the passionate or the gentle.

As the topic got deeper and deeper, when they came across cults, churches, and the Inquisition…

Philip Chandler's words were surprisingly candid.

Because people in the court must be aware that there are some things that they cannot be "honest" with an executive officer.

But he still did it.

"I bet you don't want to hear my opinion about the church, Mr. Collins. It all started with the oracle. The Book of Eden says, 'Other gods are not true gods, and those who believe in them will not go to Eden, the kingdom of heaven'" - he said in a not very serious tone: "... It's as if someone heard what the Father of All Things said."

Chandler spoke very slowly.

As he spoke, he observed Roland's expression.

Seeing that the young man in front of him was smiling as usual and had no objection, he continued: "I prefer to be a businessman rather than a noble. Unlike those masters, I don't delegate business to others, I do it myself."

"So, I admire the philosophy of the Lady of Bustle more than the teachings of the Holy Cross."

"I hope this doesn't offend you."

He spread his hands:
"I have a beautiful house. In summer, the greenery climbs up to the windowsills on the second floor. In winter, the garden looks like a snowy country. My lover walks in the flowerbeds carefully tended by the gardener and talks to me about the art of house decoration and the style of each designer."

Chanderson asked Roland: "Can you imagine how beautiful my house is?"

Roland was puzzled and shook his head.

"Well, let me tell you now." Chanderson spread out his five fingers, shaking them and laughing, "I spent five thousand pounds on it." Roland understood what he meant, but still sighed, "It must be very beautiful."

Chandler laughed.

The busy girl.

The deity worshipped by most businessmen.

No sect.

But there is an organization composed of businessmen: the private alliance.

“I believe in the power of money. It can make people wise, or it can make people fearful; it can make people arrogant and lead to destruction, or it can make people strive and keep climbing. Wealth gives people reasons, and light and darkness come from the choices made for each reason.”

"So, that should answer your question."

This is not only an answer, but also somewhat... blasphemous.

Compared to when Simanlis and his party were together, Roland was now more familiar with the Book of Eden and had a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Holy Cross - he had a more or less understanding of the priests' and executive officers' views on paganism and pagans.

Philip Chandler's words are indeed not illegal.

But it will definitely annoy the devout.

The more aggressive ones will spit at him, or even insult, curse, or beat him.

Roland didn't know why this shrewd fat man said this. After thinking it over and figuring it out, he felt that Wrench... Miss Nina's summary was particularly correct.

"I'm right, am I not?"

"Gambling nature."
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Miss Nina said that, you are just repeating it.

"I have no opinion on your beliefs, Mr. Chanderson." Roland was originally ambiguous about the Father of All Things - he himself did not have any special feelings about the 'holy flame', 'judgment', 'burning', 'purification'... of the Executor's beliefs.

He privately thought that there was not much difference between the Tribunal or the Inspectorate and the police at Scotland Yard.

He didn't understand where the strong sense of mission of most of the executive officers in the Tribunal, including Fernandez, came from.

In other words: when he learned about Enid's "inaction" over the years, he was even more amazed that there were so many executive officers willing to stay in the Inquisition - staying in the Inquisition to suffer such harsh treatment and contempt, rather than choosing to leave and go to a place with better treatment.

You should know that ordinary sects and organizations cannot provide too much salary to low-level ritualists. There are only two ways for low-level ritualists to earn money beyond their level:

The first one is to gain the favor of wealthy people, including nobles and wealthy merchants.

The scope of this "green eye" is very broad, including but not limited to strength, wisdom, background, and gender.

(According to Fernandez, some widowed women are particularly fond of the ritualists of the Great Vortex. Not only are they strong, like the Executors of the Inquisition, but they are also accompanied by animals.)
The second is to become a criminal.

Some ritualists do have certain ideas.

That is:
"I can tear this powerless fool's head off with my bare hands, but why is it that my annual salary is not as much as his half-month income?"

Then they listened to what their brains told them to do.

Usually those who do this are low-level ritualists.

The clumsy and violent ones would find a dark night, break into houses and rob the unfortunate ones of their wealth.

The smart ones will think a few more steps ahead, set a deceptive trap, use the power gained from the ritual, and escape with the wealth before being discovered.

These people eventually became criminals.

Most organizations such as the Holy Cross, the Great Vortex, the Ring of Eternal Silence, the Private Alliance, the Eternal Libra, the National Security Agency, etc. will obtain information about these people.

Their heads will be brought back by a lucky ritualist within a few months or years. The exact length of time and which organizations will send ritualists to participate in the capture will depend on the size of the crime committed by the criminal and the estimated value of the stolen money he carries with him, including his background, interpersonal relationships, the road he is on, the number of rings, the value of the rare items he carries with him, etc.

Each organization has a different name for these ritualists.

This is what the Inquisition called them:
An unclaimed gold pound box.

rule.

Low-level ritualists rarely have the power to break the rules.

And the high-ring ritualists...

When you reach a higher level, you will take the initiative to uphold the rules.

Gaohuan is a rentier.

This is valuable knowledge that Roland has learned as he gets to know the 'world' better.

This is why Enid's recent actions were denounced by some people as "breaking the rules."

He liked Enid, though.

I like her and I like what she does.

She and Miss Nina are really similar in some ways.

"According to the teachings of the Holy Cross, your Su Yue is a blasphemer."
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That's right.

Miss Nina's view on 'faith' is exactly contrary to the Holy Cross.

The Holy Cross says: Don't always think about whether the benefactor has helped you. Think about what you have done, what you have dedicated, and what you have paid for the benefactor and the church.

Ms. Nina's opinion is:

'Why should I believe in Him if He can't help me with anything?'

This casual remark, which was mentioned casually in the story, did not sound special to Roland at the time - but now thinking about it carefully... Miss Nina is indeed different.

And Enid...

As the Chief Judge, what would she think of the Father of All Things and his Holy Flame that purifies sin?
"Put on some socks to make you look beautiful."
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Can you please stop hiding in your head and spying all the time?

"I want to sit next to you and watch openly..."

"Mr. Collins, do you have a particular preference for a certain part of your body?"
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I do not have.

"Then you just like gray cotton socks."
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I don't like gray cotton socks.

"You have to like one between feet and socks, right?"
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I like you.

"Do you think it's useful to say this when I know you so well?"
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it works.

"..."

"Exchange secrets. Tell me the answer, and I'll tell you a secret of Su Yue."
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…I’m not a fan of grey cotton socks.

"Ahaha, I knew it!"
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What is Miss Nina's secret?

"She doesn't like gray cotton socks either."
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F***ing wrench.

Flame laughed happily.

(End of this chapter)