This Lord is Very Scientific-Chapter 658 - 590 of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

"Hello, Lin Ke."

The Green Leaf Duke was a smiling, short elderly man, holding a magic staff as thick and long as a baby's arm.

With crane-like hair, youthful complexion, and flowing white beard, he looked like a kindly, good-natured old man who was easy to talk to.

In fact, all the data Naseng had about the Green Leaf Duke portrayed him this way too.

Kind, gentle, uncontentious, fond of plants, running a juice bar, and so on.

A benevolent elder!

But anyone who thought the Green Leaf Duke was easy to bully would be gravely mistaken.

Plants need fertilizer to bloom more brilliantly, after all.

"Good day, Your Grace," Lin Ke tapped his chest.

The Insomnia Emperor once said the Green Leaf Duke was as trustworthy as the Mountain Duke.

The Green Leaf Duke's sister is Lady Gardener, the Insomnia Emperor's third wife, a powerful legend.

However, at this moment, Lin Ke sensed that the Green Leaf Duke's energy level was only at level twenty-five, which puzzled him a bit.

Of course, theoretically speaking, all eight Grand Dukes were supposed to be at the legendary level, but after the Deep Blue Duke exposed his Dominator-level power, Lin Ke began to have doubts.

At least the Mountain Duke and Deep Blue Duke were Dominators!

The Hurricane Duke also seemed suspicious.

If the Green Leaf Duke, Evil Eagle Duke, Elemental Duke, Thunder Duke, and Giant Dragon Duke all exposed their Dominator-level strengths, Lin Ke wouldn't be surprised at all.

These Dukes guarding the borders or certain places might likely possess more than just legendary strength.

At this thought, Lin Ke became even more respectful: "Lord Green Leaf, I've asked Toledo to summon you here to make a deal… or rather, I seek your help!"

Help!

Lin Ke felt that there wasn't much the Green Leaf Duke lacked. If anything, it was advancement and power, which Lin Ke couldn't provide.

Therefore, instead of calling it trading or transaction, it might as well be a request for help. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Help? My child, just speak directly," the Green Leaf Duke smiled, gently patting Lin Ke's thigh.

At the height of the Green Leaf Duke, he could only pat Lin Ke's thigh.

"Your Grace, I think we need plants, lots of plants, an abundance of plants… for paper production," Lin Ke said. "Many, many… a huge amount!"

It was through this encounter that Lin Ke realized Great Wilderness City lacked some reserve resources.

Like reserved forests.

The trees in the Lava Swamp were countless, but they were part of the ecosystem environment, and disrupting the ecosystem would inevitably cause a series of effects, such as biodiversity loss.

Genetic mutation depends on probability, and this probability is most significant when there is a substantial number.

Destroying the ecological environment and causing some species to disappear also means the destruction of biodiversity, which equates to cutting off conditions for the emergence of some rare and unique species in the future.

Therefore, Lin Ke always tried not to destroy the Lava Swamp environment.

He regarded the Lava Swamp as the most abundant biological resource base for Great Wilderness City, often dispatching people to explore it and find out if there were any plants that could be cultivated or animals that could be domesticated.

Although not every expedition was fruitful, the results were quite satisfying.

So, the Lava Swamp must be protected continuously.

"There's no problem with the trees for paper," the Green Leaf Duke smiled, "My child, I'll have someone send them over right now. Just find Little John, right?"

"Yes, thank you very much, Lord Green Leaf," Lin Ke expressed heartfelt gratitude, "I wonder if there's anything Great Wilderness City can do to help you?"

He didn't know what the Green Leaf Duke might need, as he always felt the Green Leaf Duke needed nothing.

However, since he received help with paper production, Lin Ke certainly wanted to reciprocate, as favors are the hardest to repay, and problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all.

"If I may, could Magistrate Lin Ke write more books?" The Green Leaf Duke's voice was kindly, while his right hand flipped over to reveal a book with "The Old Man and the Sea" written on it.

"The worlds and lives in these books deeply fascinate me. Countless children across the worlds are also your fans and are eagerly awaiting and yearning for your new books."

"Just like fishes need water, birds need worms… your books are the nutritional sustenance for our souls."

The Green Leaf Duke's tone was full of admiration: "I appreciate Schindler's justice and philanthropy, Santiago's unyielding battle with the big fish and the world, Esmeralda's and the bell-ringer Quasimodo's kindness… "

The Green Leaf Duke was talking about Schindler, the protagonist of "Schindler's List," the old man Santiago from "The Old Man and the Sea," and the heroine and hero from "Notre-Dame Cathedral."

The Green Leaf Duke even mentioned Lin Ke's other books, not even sparing the early "Coiled Snake Ring."

This made Lin Ke feel both helpless and proud.

Helpless because the original authors of these books were those brilliant writers from his past life, not him.

Proud because being born into such a world made him incredibly proud.

"…I noticed you a long time ago and once observed your theater performance at Azaenn Castle from afar," the Green Leaf Duke laughed, "So to me, your books are the best gifts."

Lin Ke nodded, "If these works can please you and your people can read them, I am honored… how about this: I have released three books this time, and I promise to send ten thousand copies each time a new book is published to your place first."

The Green Leaf Duke's request seemed more like he wanted him to "release more" or give extra content.

But for Lin Ke, this was certainly something that went without saying, hardly a request at all.

The Green Leaf Duke shook his head, "No, just send me one copy each time, my people can perceive through the leaves… well, actually I only saw one book this time, and there's another one…"

"I have it right here!" Lin Ke took out a brand-new book from his Space Ring.

"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"!

This was Lin Ke's third book!

Whether in Great Wilderness City or other regions, crimes like murder, theft, rape, etc., existed, and even if there were none in Great Wilderness City now, Lin Ke found it hard to guarantee they wouldn't occur in the future.

Detectives can provide many people with a new direction, that is, becoming a professional [detective].

It also serves as an introduction to logic for everyone.

After all, detective science primarily relies on clear logical thinking and keen insight.

"Sherlock Holmes… Detective Stories?" The Green Leaf Duke's eyes lit up with astounding brilliance, as if seeing delightful catnip like a cat, instantly drawn in.

The Green Leaf Duke eagerly beckoned, and the book in Lin Ke's hand floated over.

And then…

The Green Leaf Duke began reading immediately.