Chapter 160: Achieving Three Goals at Once

Chapter 160: Achieving Three Goals at Once

A knight who understood Dragonish, perhaps even one who had mainly used Dragonish during a crucial stage of his growth… No wonder the Psychology Alchemists want the notebook he left behind… Audrey understood somewhat. She gathered her thoughts and happily yet earnestly discussed the problems in the grammar with Michelle Deit.

Soon, they ended their conversation about the notebook, and Michelle began introducing the rest of his collection.

Time passed minute by minute. As the visit gradually neared its end, Audrey had originally intended to wait until next time before raising the request to buy anything, so that her purpose would not appear too obvious. However, the friendly atmosphere, as well as the natural groundwork she had laid through their conversation, made her keenly sense that this was an opportunity. She therefore used the power of the Lie necklace, letting an embarrassed blush color her cheeks.

“Mr. Deit, that Sauron royal helmet from the White Rose War is a fine object to commemorate my ancestor. I hope you won’t mind me asking whether I might purchase it from you. And also the notebook from the Twenty Years’ War. I greatly admire the knight who held Sunya Island, so I would like to own it as well.

“I know this is not the most polite request, but I hope you can understand my feelings. Of course, you have every right to refuse.”

Her eyes moved away slightly, half deliberately and half genuinely making herself appear guilty, hesitant, shy, and pitiful.

For an instant, Michelle unconsciously shifted his gaze away. His voice softened as he said, “I am a collector. I do not sell my collection.”

His tone and wording aren’t firm enough… The information I gathered earlier shows that he is a gentleman who cares deeply about reputation. Directly buying his collection with money is probably a method he cannot accept… The Psychology Alchemists didn’t have someone else complete this task. On the one hand, they wanted me to accumulate contributions. On the other, they were likely wary of the associate professor’s attitude in this area… I need to change methods… Before coming here, Audrey had already carefully formulated different plans based on the information she had collected. After a brief thought, she directly changed the subject and asked, “Mr. Deit, I heard you are seeking to establish an antiquities research institute within Stoen University?”

“Yes. That has been my goal in recent years,” Michelle answered candidly, looking back at Audrey.

Audrey outlined a faint smile.

“I am very interested in this field of research, and I also respect you greatly. I sincerely hope to see your wish come true.

“Mm… I would like to donate one thousand pounds in cash to Stoen University, to your faculty, along with two thousand mu of land nearby and a manor with decent income, in order to preliminarily establish a public welfare fund dedicated to collecting and preserving antiquities. I know this is still not enough, but I will persuade the ladies and gentlemen I know to make their own contributions as well.

“Mr. Deit, you are the most professional collector and researcher of antiquities I know. Would you be willing to serve as the person in charge of this public welfare fund?”

Two thousand mu of land near the university was worth almost six thousand pounds. Adding the manor and the cash, Miss Audrey’s donation approached ten thousand pounds… With such a public welfare fund for collecting and preserving antiquities, the difficulty of applying for my institute will drop to the lowest possible level… Michelle fell silent for a few seconds, then revealed a sincere smile and gave a solemn bow.

“Noble miss, your respect for scholarship moves me. Its brilliance is enough to rival your beauty and your refinement. I believe I have no reason at all to reject your invitation.

“I have already copied the contents of that notebook. I will send it and that helmet to your residence tonight…