Throne of Magical Arcana

——The calculation of the data in the first few chapters of the second part was wrong. Lucien actually left Alto for more than two months, which has been corrected. = = My math teacher cried.

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As a late building of the "Dawn War", the interior of Baron Habero's castle also inherited the distinctive features of this style. The wide and solemn hall, the narrow and high windows, together create a dark and mysterious atmosphere.

"The baron is waiting for all the distinguished guests in the small restaurant on the second floor." Kailin stretched out her right hand and pointed to the stairs at the edge of the hall with a smile. "The hall on the first floor is mainly used for balls and country courts."

Lucien has been a princess advisor for half a year. He is no stranger to various occasions and various etiquettes. With a smile on his head, he followed Kailin's well-maintained back and walked slowly towards the stairs. Wise seems to have often experienced similar banquets, looking very calm and indifferent, while Betty looked at the hall big enough to accommodate hundreds of people, sticking out her tongue secretly, even her calm sister and brother-in-law couldn't help but look around.

Up the stairs, there is a long corridor. The candlesticks on both sides have been lit, illuminating the dark environment in the evening, and at the same time, the portraits of Baron Habero hanging on the two walls reflect the dim candlelight.

"That's the first generation of Baron Habero, who was enshrined after participating in the late Dawn War. Their family's blood is very powerful, and it is said that they have the ability to petrify themselves and others." Simon introduced to Lucien in a low voice, Haber Baron Luo's heroic deeds are widely circulated in the Principality of Djibouti.

Lucien was slightly taken aback, and looked at the oil paintings on both sides: "Is it a contact attack or a long-range attack?"

With a short and professional question, Simon became more and more convinced that Lucien was a noble young master with good and formal knight training: "Mr. Evans, I was not born when Baron Habero was active. What is in the bard's story?" There are descriptions."

Nodding slightly, without asking any further questions, Lucien continued to follow behind Kailin who seemed to have heard nothing.

The oil portraits of the Barons of Habello are vividly painted, and walking through them gives people the illusion of being watched, which makes people feel afraid.

After walking not far, Kailin pushed open the door on the left.

The two iron-red wooden doors slowly parted towards the two sides, revealing a resplendent and luxurious restaurant.

In the back of the dining room is a long dining table, on which white and delicate porcelain tableware, knives and forks, and candles have been placed, and several well-dressed servants are standing close to the wall. In the space other than the dining table, there is a small indoor band playing melodious music, which makes the atmosphere of the whole banquet elegant.

Soldiers were guarding both sides of the gate. They just took away the conspicuous weapons such as the long sword carried by Lucien and the others, and did not pay any attention to the daggers that might be hidden.

A black-haired old man walked over surrounded by several attendants. He was wearing a brown robe that was popular during the Dawn War. Over seventy years old.

"Welcome my guests, your arrival has rejuvenated this dying old guy." Baron Habero welcomed with a loud voice, his gray eyes were not cloudy at all, and only the middle finger of his right hand wore a green The jadeite seal ring is simple and elegant.

"Thank you for your invitation, Lord Baron." Led by Lucien, everyone returned the greeting in unison.

Baron Habero looked at Lucien intently: "You should be Mr. Evans, right? Yes, you are young and handsome, with extraordinary strength, and your arms and legs contain great strength."

As he said that, he looked at Lucien's arms, chest, thighs and face seriously, and Lucien's heart trembled: "This old guy doesn't like men, does he?"

Just when Lucien felt disgusted and was about to stop him, Baron Habero finally turned his head and greeted the others, starting with Wise, followed by Simon and Joanna.

After greeting Betty at the end, Habero began to look up and down again, like a purebred satyr, seeing Betty staring wide-eyed, about to explode.

Habero seemed to be aware of his gaffe, he laughed and said: "Please forgive me for my impoliteness, because my body and spirit have been aging for a long time, whenever I see Mr. When I was young, I couldn’t help but recall myself as an adventurer. At that time, I also had such strong and flexible hands and feet, and such healthy and vigorous skin. Wait, let’s toast to youth !"

With a reasonable explanation, Betty put away her anger, and Lucien dispelled Baron Habero's suspicion that he liked men, but there was still a little inexplicable feeling, which produced a slight depression.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Kailin and the waiter, Lucien and the others sat down on both sides of the table.

"My lord, why didn't you see your butler, Mr. Cook?" Lucien asked with some doubts after laying out the napkin.

When normal nobles entertain guests, the butler should be responsible for the details, not the butler's wife. Although it's not surprising that the housekeeper's wife helps to arrange for a female guest, it's rude for the housekeeper not to show up. As a competent and well-mannered guest, you must ask the host at this time. Of course, the reason why Lucien asked this was mainly because of the slight depression in his heart, and he wanted to find out what was wrong.

Under the reflection of the candlelight in front of him, Baron Habero's face was swaying with dark colors: "Hehe, Cook just went out to do errands, and he won't be back until tomorrow morning. If you, Mr. Evans, are willing to let me entertain you for an extra day, you should be able to see he."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to an old-fashioned old man who came over after playing the piano: "This is my music consultant, Mr. Mars, a famous musician in Kosel City."

Although the musician Mars looks less than sixty years old, the wrinkles on his face and the white hair on his head are obviously more than that of Baron Habero, who is in his seventies.

After greeting each other, Mars couldn't help complaining: "Master Baron, the 'piano' you bought is not comparable to the harpsichord. The sound quality is not good enough..."

After nearly a year of transmission, the piano has become popular in wealthy families on the mainland, and even the nobles near the mountains like Baron Habero have started to follow this trend without exception.

During the series of complaints, Betty suddenly interrupted: "Actually, Mr. Mars, you didn't make good use of the pedals."

She didn't like others to criticize Mr. Lucien Evans' instrument.

Mars frowned: "Ma'am, if you're not a professional in music, it's best not to talk nonsense. I don't think I haven't used the pedal."

"I didn't say that. Mr. Wise told me secretly just now. He is a gentleman with a high level of musical literacy!" Betty betrayed Wise without hesitation.

Myers turned to Wise for an explanation.

Wise smiled wryly, and spread his hands: "Actually, I don't know much about music, but I'm just learning piano recently..." As he spoke, he talked about professional theories, listening to music other than Mars and Lucien. People are extremely dizzy.

Lucien held the white water and listened with great interest. These arguments had appeared in many newspapers of Aalto, but they were finally completely shattered by the successful piano solo at his own concert.

"Hey, the serious and formal era of the symphony is over. It was a glorious and splendid era. The crazy applause and the countless crowds when the symphony officially confirmed its status at the Alto Music Festival. I will never forget it, and I will never forget it." There will be no such exciting scenes. Mr. Christopher, Mr. Leandro, Ms. Rania, Mr. Ionesco... so many great musicians have jointly supported an era that cannot be surpassed, what a pity Such an era has come to an end as if each of us will inevitably die." During the debate, Baron Habero expressed his views with emotion. He used to go to Aalto too.

Betty responded immediately: "I don't think it is an era that cannot be surpassed. Brand new music, new genres, countless possibilities, now is the time when music has the most vitality! Even Mr. Christopher has accepted the theme music, Evan Mr. Si is no worse than those great musicians! The past era is over when it is over, there is no regret at all!" She completely forgot that the opposite was a baron.

So before dinner, everyone except Lucien joined in the debate, which gradually became heated.

At the end, everyone turned their heads to stare at Lucien, and asked in unison:

"What do you think, Mr. Evans?"

Lucien thought for a while and weighed his tone: "Hehe, Lord Baron, the reason why you feel that the past era cannot be surpassed is because you participated in that era and personally experienced that glorious period. Denying that era is actually tantamount to denying you. Decades of liking, involvement and devotion. What you love and miss is actually the life of your youth. Mr. Wise, Betty, you too."

"Change and development are the main theme of any era. Whether it is good or bad, I am afraid that it is most appropriate to leave it for hundreds of years to evaluate."

The statement of being impartial and shelving the debate temporarily quelled the debate, and Baron Habero couldn't help feeling: "Mr. Evans, you are very reasonable. People always like to remember when they are old."

Mars is still a little bit uneasy: "I don't want to mention the quality of the music, but Mr. Wise, can you play the piano once and let me know why I am not good at using the pedals."

"Hehe, in fact, Mr. Mars, if you learn the latest piano pieces completely according to the score, you will be able to understand how to use the piano. Actually, I don't know much about music." Wise declined modestly.

Baron Habero laughed and said, "I invited you, Mr. Wise, just to listen to your performance. Why don't you take this opportunity to show it?"

"Yes, Mr. Wise, you can play a piece of music." Betty was also in high spirits.

Seeing everyone's requests, Wise smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Then I'll try."

He walked to the piano and sat down directly. After a little more than ten seconds of calm, he began to play.

""Pathetique"?" The familiar melody sounded, and Lucien looked over with a smile.

I have to say that Wise does have a good ability in music. He can play such difficult pieces as "Pathetique" with ease, and he handles depression, lightness and explosion very well. Betty, Mars and others listen to it. Be focused and attentive.

"Without the integration of emotion, the sad performance really looks pale." Lucien commented professionally, turning his head just in time to see Baron Habero's indescribably complex expression.

The muscles on his face were slightly distorted, and there was a flash of gray light under his skin, as if he was suppressing some painful emotion, which made Lucien's bad premonition stand out again.

As if sensing Lucien's gaze, Baron Habero forced a smile and said, "Mr. Wise plays very well. By the way, Mr. Evans, do you know Mr. Wise's full name?"

Lucien suppressed doubts and vigilance: "Bert Wise."

"Bert Wise? That talented musician who gave a concert in Kossel City?" Mars couldn't help being surprised when he heard Lucien's answer, "No wonder he plays so well... I thought He's just an ordinary young guy who likes music..."

Betty's eyes became brighter, unexpectedly, she met a musician she liked: "Mr. Wise is great! But he is too humble and low-key, always saying that he doesn't know much about music."

"Uh, it turns out that he is really a musician." Lucien was indeed a little surprised.

The pathetic melody stopped, and Wise walked back amidst warm applause.

When he walked around the dining table, he looked at Lucien with a "bitter" smile, and spread his hands helplessly: "Actually, I really don't know much about music."

Lucien picked up the water glass amusedly and raised his hand: "Me too."

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The next topic shifted to Wise, and Lucien, who had a bad feeling in his heart, saw that dinner was about to start, so he called the waiter and asked him to lead him to the bathroom.