Not far away. 不远处。 Aaron takes off ‘Ring of Hidden Shadows’ from the right hand, while talked to oneself in the heart: „Shears the fragrant-flowered garlic also has realm...... now, I have been able to make mature fragrant-flowered garlic shear itself, haha......” 亚伦一边从右手摘下‘阴影指环’,一边在心中自语:“割韭菜也是有境界的……现在,我已经能让成熟的韭菜自己割自己了,哈哈……” „If Scarface knows the backer who he looks for snatched his twice person, doesn't know to be able the direct nervous breakdown?” “如果疤面知道他找的靠山就是抢了他两次的人,不知道会不会直接精神崩溃？” He is looking at the iron black ring on hand, was feeling the dangerous feeling that the consumption of spirit essence, and surrounding darkness brings, tossed a coin. 他望着手上的铁黑色指环,感觉着灵性的消耗,以及周围黑暗带来的危险感,抛了一枚硬币。 After the moment, Aaron shakes the head, is staring at the ring on hand: „Courage is really fat...... will threaten it with spiritual body another day, can look domesticate......” 片刻后,亚伦摇摇头,盯着手上的戒指:“胆子真肥……改天用灵体恐吓一下它,看看能不能驯化……” He felt a point a moment ago by ‚secret’ risk, this came from backlash of curio without a doubt! 他刚才感受到了一点被‘隐秘’的风险,这毫无疑问来自诡物的反噬！ ...... …… On August 20, on Thursday in the morning. 8月20日,周四上午。 Aaron wears the white shirt, black sock puppet, a coat dark brown windproof coat, wears the silk ceremonial hat of dome, the leather shoes are brightly burnished, grasp to mount the tall and slender cane of white crystal, in maid Sylvia bows to see off leaves the residence, boarded a carriage. 亚伦穿着白衬衫,黑马甲,外套一件深棕色风衣,戴着圆顶的丝绸礼帽,皮鞋锃亮,手持镶嵌着白水晶的细长手杖,在女仆西尔维娅的躬身相送中离开住所,登上了一辆马车。 Green Woods City all year round is not too hot, on the contrary in the winter was cold, making once Green Woods aristocrats have to bind the thick fur coat. 绿森市一年到头都不是太热,相反冬天却非常寒冷,让曾经的绿森贵族们不得不裹着厚厚的毛皮大衣。 „!” “出发！” After Aaron sits, the carriage immediately starts, goes slowly to the O’Gough Auction House direction. 亚伦坐好之后,马车立即启动,缓缓行驶向奥古夫拍卖行的方向。 Today, is the date of that batch of Fabry Dynasty cultural relic auctions. 今天,正好是那批法布里王朝文物拍卖的日期。 The Aaron expression sinks to congeal, is staring at both hands, pondered over secretly: ‚Spirit Essence of the ‘Glory’ has reached the limit again, must find the spirit essence material that needs as soon as possible , to promote to become ‘Shepherd of Light’...... ’ 亚伦表情沉凝,凝望着双手,暗自思忖:‘‘曜’之灵性已经再次到达极限,必须尽快找到需要的灵性材料,晋升成为‘牧光人’……’ If cannot promote, derives many spirit essence not to have the significance. 如果不能晋升,汲取更多的灵性也没有意义。 Regarding general irregular, if not back on secret society with other organization, but bumps into enters mysteries sphere, perhaps the light was collects the promote step the knowledge to catch them for several years ten several years, even time for a lifetime. 对于一般的非凡者而言,如果不是背靠隐秘结社与其它组织,而是误打误撞地进入神秘界,或许光是搜集晋阶的知识都可以卡住他们数年十数年、甚至一辈子的时间。 ...... …… O’Gough Auction House situated in Glamorgan District 17 th, is one of the Green Woods City public security best several areas, is not far from the total police headquarters. 奥古夫拍卖行位于格拉摩根区17号,属于绿森市治安最好的几处地区之一,距离总警署也不远。 It is a wood and stone construction that has the long history, set up the giant lawn and fountain in the main entrance front. 它是一幢具有悠久历史的木石建筑,在正门前方设立了巨大的草坪与喷泉。 At this time, carriage lies, the above wife gentleman just like participating in the dance party common splendid attire appearance, sent regards mutually politely, walks into the conference site. 此时,一辆辆马车停驻,上面的太太绅士宛若参加舞会一般盛装打扮,互相礼貌地问候,走入会场。 After Aaron got down the carriage, his eye sweeps slightly, saw many acquaintances. 当亚伦下了马车之后,他眼睛略微一扫,就看到了不少熟人。 Historical Professor Clark Daz as well as his apprentice Bruce Fielder...... company Director William Mark...... the dance partner of previous dance party, wears the eyeglasses, to have air of scholarly refinement Liliette Dolan...... also to have Chris Toyah this Church of the Holy Spirit Clergyman very much. 历史教授克拉克·达斯以及他的学徒布鲁斯·菲尔德……公司董事威廉·马克……上次舞会的舞伴、戴着眼镜、很有书卷气的莉莉娅特·多伦……还有克里斯·托亚这位圣灵教教士。 People have not divided specially, actually formed the different circles naturally. 人们并没有特意划分,却自然而然地形成了不同的圈子。 Aaron nods to Clark, integrated in the William Mark circle very much smoothly. 亚伦冲着克拉克点点头,很流畅地融入了威廉·马克的圈子中。 „Are our travellers also interested in the antique?” “我们的旅行家也对古董感兴趣？” William Mark teased. 威廉·马克打趣了一句。 „Yes, I am crazy for that phase of history.” Aaron acknowledged with a smile, there is nothing. “是的,我对那段历史十分着迷。”亚伦含笑承认,这并没有什么。 „These cultural treasures and artwares not only have very high history and artistic value, can maintain the value, is the good choice of investment......” “那些珍贵文物与艺术品不仅拥有很高的历史、艺术价值,更能保值、是投资的不错选择……” Nearby Chris Toyah opens the mouth, the attitude to Aaron this donor is quite genial, invited on own initiative: „We have the theater box on two, wants the same place?” 旁边的克里斯·托亚开口,对亚伦这位金主的态度相当和善,主动邀请道:“我们在二层有包厢,要一起么？” „No,...... I want to experience the atmosphere in the hall.” “不,不了……我更想在大厅中体验气氛。” Aaron is smiling faintly shaking the head, then saw unusual, the decoration is low-key and luxurious, the carriage of aristocrat badge mark anchors slowly, walks a stature from above middle-grade, the smile is appropriate, the chin has 30 of-year-old attractive small beard male. 亚伦浅笑着摇头,然后看到了一辆与众不同,装饰低调而奢华,还有贵族徽章印记的一辆马车缓缓停靠,从上面走下来一位身材中等,笑容得体,下巴有着漂亮小胡子的三十来岁男性。 „Is Lord Rick!” “是雷克勋爵！” The surrounding person makes way automatically, some merchants and government senior employees cannot bear go forward to chitchat. 周围人自动让开,一些商人与政府高级雇员忍不住上前攀谈。 At once, that Lord Rick that leads the female companion then becomes the focus of audience. 一时之间,那位带着女伴的雷克勋爵便成为了全场的焦点。 „Hears in the middle of O’Gough Auction House, there are stocks of many aristocrats......” “听说奥古夫拍卖行当中,也有多位贵族的股份……” William Mark said spookily, does not know that is envies or envies: „So many people of quality arrive, the auction is very intense......” 威廉·马克幽幽说了一句,不知道是羡慕还是嫉妒:“这么多上流人士到来,拍卖会很激烈啊……” From his words, Aaron hear acid flavor. 从他话语中,亚伦听出了酸酸的味道。 The big merchant achieved success name of this time on later, will often transform immediately, purchases the land, the support charity, obtains the reputation by this, enters ‚truly’ upper circles of society. 这个时代的大商人功成名就之后,往往会立即转型,购买土地,支持慈善,以此获得好名声,进入‘真正’的上流社会。 Then, they will often spare no expense, bribes the congressman and aristocrat, expected that can obtain a title, the promotion social status. 然后,他们往往会不惜重金,贿赂议员与贵族,期望能获得一个爵位,提升社会身份。 Meanwhile, in marries with the aristocrat strongly, before a true ancient aristocrat, the rich merchant also often has a subtle inferiority. 同时,也在竭力与贵族联姻,在一位真正的古老贵族面前,再有钱的商人也往往带着一种微妙的自卑感。 ‚It is said in the Lower House in the kingdom, the Upper House that the aristocrat runs is arid, Lower House actually because often various subjects are bustling, Congressman lower courtyard but who these come from the different classes, in fact is also the aristocrat supports and controls in behind...... now, are getting more and more along with the aristocrat of debt, has to let loose part of political rights, Congressman lower courtyard mostly holds the post by the rich man, although they at this time or the puppet of aristocrat, in the consciousness of awakening bourgeoisie, is actually also corroding the kingdom power gradually in secret......’ ‘据说在王国上下议院中,贵族掌管的上议院枯燥乏味,下议院却每每因为各种议题热火朝天,但那些来自不同阶层的下院议员们,实际上也是贵族在后面支持、掌控……不过如今,伴随着欠债的贵族越来越多,不得不放开一部分政治权利,下院议员大多由有钱人担任,虽然他们此时还是贵族的傀儡,却也在渐渐觉醒资产阶级的觉悟,暗中侵蚀着王国权力……’ ‚If in a normal world, they have greatly possibly succeeds very much, this is the mighty current of history......, but after joining the extraordinary factor, the future will be dense fog......’ ‘如果是在一个正常世界,那他们有很大可能成功,这是历史的洪流……但加入了非凡的因素之后么,未来是一片迷雾啊……’ Aaron looks at this, in the heart the train of thought is fluctuating. 亚伦望着这一幕,心中思绪起伏。 He follows other streams of people, steps onto the red carpet, entered O’Gough Auction House. 他跟随其它人流,走上红地毯,进入了奥古夫拍卖行。 The giant auction hall can simultaneously hold over a hundred men and women to dance does not seem crowded, described in the Holy Spirit kind of religion oil painting vault to be hanging the radiant crystal chandelier, sent out bright radiance. 巨大的拍卖厅可以同时容纳上百对男女跳舞而不显得拥挤,描绘着圣灵类宗教油画的穹顶上悬挂着璀璨的水晶吊灯,散发出明亮的光华。 „Unexpectedly is the electric lamp?” “居然是电灯？” Aaron exclaims in surprise one, gas street light and kerosene lamp that now kingdom most places use, electric lamp and electric wire, although invents, but the burn out life is too short, the generator also has many issues, often as novel toys. 亚伦惊叹一声,如今王国大部分地方采用的还是煤气路灯与煤油灯,电灯与电线虽然发明出来,但灯丝寿命太短,还有发电机也有诸多问题,往往还是作为新奇的玩物。 O’Gough Auction House uses this, to manifest new tide and strength. 奥古夫拍卖行使用这个,就是为了体现新潮与自身实力。 The auction hall is divided into two, in first has many round tables, Clark and Bruce occupied one table, Aaron walked, sat in the nearby. 拍卖厅分为两层,第一层中有诸多圆桌,克拉克与布鲁斯就占据了一桌,亚伦走了过去,在边上坐了下来。 Second by many theater box separations, the special selling quotation agent, seems very dignified. 第二层则被诸多包厢分隔,还有专门的喊价代理人,显得十分体面。 After everyone takes a seat, an all around electric lamp gloom, has the searchlight to hit on the auctioneer's platform, focuses wears the magnificent and expensive formal clothes in one, wears on the president of eyeglasses. 当所有人都入座之后,四周的电灯一下暗淡,有探照灯打在拍卖台上,聚焦于一位身穿华贵礼服,戴着眼镜的主持者身上。 „Good day, Aaron......” “日安,亚伦……” Clark nods to Aaron, nearby Bruce winks unceasingly. 克拉克冲着亚伦点点头,旁边的布鲁斯更是不断挤眉弄眼。 „Never expected that you will also come......” “没想到你也会来……” Clark sighed with emotion one with a smile, looked at the surroundings, lowers the sound: „Cultural relic big probability of this batch of auctions after Bureau of Investigation inspection more than once, especially books class......” 克拉克笑着感慨了一句,看了看周围,压低声音:“这批拍卖的文物大概率经过调查局不止一次的检查,特别是书籍类……”