Jason turned at the burning gaze behind him.
Dadas stood there with an uneasy expression.
Upon seeing Jason turn around, her uneasiness gave way to small movements of toeing the ground and not knowing where to place her hands.
Dadas tried to gather her thoughts.
But her mind went blank at that moment.
Jason asked, while watching the students of the student association exercising.
“St. Mungo’s Academy, even though it’s no longer a church school.”
“But some traditions are still preserved.”
The female pastry chef replied, then a hint of curiosity appeared on her face as she asked, “Jason, why aren’t you eating at the academy? Dinner might not be as lavish as lunch, but it should still be decent.”
“One cannot fish without bait.”
“One must understand the cycle of consumption.”
Jason replied in such a manner.
“So, is that why you went to see Edward?”
The female pastry chef was startled.
“I have actual business!”
But in his heart, Jason thought that although the food at the police station wasn’t tasty, it was better than having nothing, right?
The carriage returned from the outskirts to the downtown area, and then from downtown to the police station.
“Guest, we’ve arrived.”
The coachman shouted loudly as the carriage came to a steady halt, and Jason and the female pastry chef hopped off one after the other.
He had already paid the fare earlier, totaling 3 shillings and 4 pence for the two of them.
The coachman flicked the reins, and the public carriage slowly drove off, leaving only the figures of Jason and the female pastry chef by the roadside. The sound was undoubtedly conspicuous; the two patrol officers at the entrance of the police station changed their expressions upon seeing Jason approaching.
Immediately, one of them ran into the police station as if possessed.
“Consultant Jason is here!”
“He’s here for dinner!”
“Everybody, quick to the canteen!”
One word set off a wave of chaos.
What was a rather peaceful police station at dusk suddenly became a scene of utter mayhem.
One by one, the patrol officers put in the effort that they’d normally reserve for catching thieves, flocking towards the canteen.
They were already starving from the morning.
And they certainly didn’t want to starve at night.
Especially those scheduled for the night shift.
For example, young Bansey.
Young Bansey was almost the first among the crowd rushing there.
But by the time he arrived, he already saw Jason, who had picked up a tray, standing at the canteen window.
“How is that possible?”
Young Bansey was stunned and couldn’t help murmuring to himself.
Jason pointed to a door on the side of the canteen.
“Back door, much faster.”
Saying that, he picked up his dinner and walked over to a table nearby.
As swift as the wind, as quick as lightning, the food on the plate decreased.
This made the others around even more anxious.
They hurried towards the window, one after another, jostling to be first.
By the time Edward arrived, dinner was gone.
“Get me a cup of hot water.”
Then, picking up the hot water, he walked over to where Jason was seated.
Jason, who had just finished his tenth serving, naturally took the hot water and downed it in one go.
“It was a bit salty for my taste.”
After saying that, Jason placed the empty cup on the table.
Edward looked at the empty cup, his eyes reflecting an indescribable melancholy.
It was his choice, after all!
Bite the bullet and endure.
Whether he eats in the morning or evening is not important, at least he had a full lunch.
Edward quietly consoled himself.
“Let’s talk business.”
Jason suddenly spoke up.
“You didn’t just come to freeload a meal, did you?”
Edward looked at Jason in surprise.
“I’m here to ask for your help. I need more in-depth information about Newdeth City.”
Jason said earnestly.
Even with the light shining on his face, the corners of his mouth were still gleaming with grease.
“In-depth information?”