Sherlock's Inner Knot

Silver and Tin Palace is quite far from the port. If Iver and the others decide to go see the fun, they will probably have to borrow a griffon to get to the scene. But it's very close to the Inspectorate.

So Iver is not in a hurry.

In his spare time, he can even let Iver take a bath and style his hair.

Although the room Iver is temporarily staying in is a guest room, it was also a room used by the late royal family before - there are quite a few such vacant rooms in the Silver and Tin Palace. There is a corner in the room where you can take a bath, you just need to pull up a screen and it will be fine.

After changing into her bathrobe, Iver sat in front of the mirror. Lily was helping Iver take care of her hair behind her.

Isabel is sitting on the sofa, looking here from a distance.

Iver looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help but frown slightly. "How about cutting it off."

It's not a matter of not looking good.

Iver actually cares about his own image.

It's not just about "looking good" or "not looking good" – to put it bluntly, Iver's looks are definitely worth it. After all, he inherited the good looks from his father, the commoner priest who could make the noble lady from Iris run away and chase after him. And Iver's mature and cold temperament is also mixed with his mother's soft facial features that give people a sense of gentleness.

Iver's emphasis on his own image mainly comes from "purpose". That is, what kind of feeling his appearance can give people.

His own temperament is as warm as the sun or a fireplace. Although it is a warm color, it does not look explosive and tough, but rather static - like a teacher with a good temper. This is a feeling that tends to be neutral.

Iver also deliberately took care of his image before.

In order not to make himself too sharp and aggressive, he had a fluffy and slightly curly hairstyle. But now that his hair has grown longer, they have straightened themselves.

Now that they are still shawl hair, they already look a bit feminine. Iver tried to clasp his hands and fingers, lower his head and close his eyes as if praying - but it no longer gave people the dazzling feeling it had before. Just like the blazing sun, it gradually begins to deflect towards the moon.

It's still fine so far. But if it were longer, reaching the back or even the waist... I'm afraid then Iver would give people a sinister feeling. Having a temperament that is too gentle will give people a sense of disobedience and may easily arouse others' vigilance.

Hearing this, Lily just calmly helped Iver comb his hair.

She picked up two strands of hair and braided it skillfully. Let it hang down to the temple on one side of Iver.

"Doesn't it look good, Master?"

Lily asked, "I know what you are worried about... but I feel that at least for now there will be no problem."

"It's okay for now."

Iver thought for a while and felt okay, "How about changing your hairstyle?"

Isabel also ran over and took a closer look. "I think it's pretty good-looking. How about this, Iver? I want to see your hair grow longer... just for a change of mood?"

Her warm breath gently blew on Iver's temples, making his hair sway slightly.

"So be it."

Iver replied helplessly.

It's rare that Her Highness Princess took the initiative to ask for what she wanted - for her autistic character, I'm afraid this requires a lot of courage.

If she refused, she might shatter the courage she had cultivated so hard.

Anyway, I am already Minister of Everything, and there is basically no way I can rise. You don't need to care too much about what others think of you.

Iver explained to himself in his heart.

Now that Isabel finally has the courage to express his ideas clearly, Iver is quite happy. All joking aside, he has a joy in raising children.

This shows that she has gradually come out of the depression in the past and has gradually returned to a normal person... and this was cultivated by Iver.

This time Promotion Ritual can be said to be very effective in increasing her confidence - although it is a test, it is also a lesson. It probably means that Sherlock has not gained much growth.

But this is normal, because his own desire for promotion is not strong enough. Naturally, it would not touch upon the real test in the ceremony.

But he was finally promoted, which was a good thing.

——In Iver's opinion, this actually shows that Sherlock actually has a heart problem.

Although he embarked on Path of Wisdom, deep down he still hesitated about his choice. He was probably thinking, "Even if he fails this time, he can use Path of Authority to help him get promoted," so he gave up.

The essence of this idea is that he hopes that someone will deny his Path of Wisdom path. Or conversely, he hopes that his path will be recognized and supported by others.

This may be because Iver became Minister of Everything.

Because Sherlock is a very proud and confident person. But he is still too young after all, and has the unique anxiety of young people.

He has always admired his brother Mycroft. And now, his best friend Iver has also become a minister, the same level as his brother... Isabel is basically determined to become the next generation Avalon Queen. Including Edward as the Inspector General...

Sherlock All the friends and close people around him have become real "big shots".

And only he himself is still a "Bureau of Supervision consultant".

This will make him feel a little confused.

Iver actually understands him quite well.

Because Iver once knew such a friend.

It's like an outstanding college student who graduated from a top prestigious school and resolutely chose a career that he loved but had nothing to do with his major and didn't have much future - such as an idol or an anchor, or a screenwriter for a certain game company.

Then relying on his excellent talents and full enthusiasm, he became a very outstanding and famous person in this industry.

But one day, I suddenly hear that my former classmates, my roommates, and my good brothers have either become Yangtze River Scholars, National People's Congress representatives, associate professors, chairman, or general manager... At that time, I will always feel confused about the path I have chosen.

This is human nature.

——Is it you who is wrong? Are the things I gave up the right ones?

Sherlock is at this stage now.

Because his talent at Path of Authority is quite good, Dean Meg even offered to take him on as a disciple - if he grows up step by step, he will be able to reach Fifth Level without any accident. At that time, as a disciple of Meg, he will become the new deputy director of Grand Arbitrator and Arbitration Hall.

And he actively rejected that future.

Because Sherlock really has no interest in Path of Authority.

——If Iver understands it from this perspective, then Sherlock's psychology will be very clear.

He was proud and held his head high. He didn't want to give up, but he felt confused. So he wanted to give up on himself and chose to hand over the initiative for promotion to pave the way for Iver and the others - in essence, he was actually craving for real failure.

At this time, a proper failure can "wake up" him. Let him pick up the Path of Authority that he had put aside. In that case, his Path of Wisdom will probably become a "part-time job" and "personal hobby" that will most likely not affect Path of Authority's promotion.

But Iver won't allow that.

Because that's not really a "wake-up call."

——Rather than looking for a reason to give up. Rather he was looking for motivation to persevere. It was like riding alone in a storm... even if he was wet by the rain and even if he couldn't see the way ahead, he didn't want to stop.

A person who really wants to give up will not be so proud and stubborn. In order to protect themselves, they will find reasons for failure in advance.

This time Iver helped him get promoted, but it didn't solve the problem. Sherlock still has hesitation in his heart.

I hope this trip can untie his knot. Iver sighed in his heart.

Princess Your Highness has begun to grow up, but it's not okay for you, a senior, to regress...

Iver came back to his senses, touched a thin strand of hair that was braided by Lily beside his left ear, and smiled helplessly - you might as well just tie me a side ponytail.

After bathing, Iver put on his formal attire as a minister for the first time, put on his top hat and followed Isabel out.

——Iver is not in a wheelchair this time.

Just like Isabel and Sherlock - he also has to gradually give up those things that make him feel convenient.

I may be lacking in something because I rely too much on wheelchairs and shapes.

What am I missing... confidence? Slowly following behind Isabel, who was bouncing around and extremely excited, Iver lowered his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.

He has always believed that he is a fully grown person.

But now it seems... is this really the case?

Sherlock Before this incident, he also thought that he was perfect.

Or maybe, I simply haven't reached the moment of change and awakening...

Following Iver, Lily looked at Iver and smiled slightly with relief.