Throne of Magical Arcana

"The person dressed as a clown? What did he ask?" Lucien frowned, his tone full of doubts. This was a reaction from the heart rather than an actor's self-cultivation. Since when did he have anything to do with a clown?

However, the reason I contacted Grace in Sturk, the pearl of the sea, was to get in touch with Granuf. Could it be that someone began to doubt his identity as a magician?

Grace shook her head solemnly: "I don't know who he is, maybe he dressed up as a clown to cover up his original appearance. He has a ghastly demeanor, and even if he just asks ordinary things, he still makes me I broke out in a cold sweat, my emotions almost collapsed, and it was difficult to have the idea of ​​​​resistance."

"He mainly asked me how I met you, teacher, in Sturk, and how I got your favor. He asked you to write to Master Christopher and Mr. Victor to introduce me. By the way, he also asked Was there anyone else around you at the time, and was there any contact with the guy who was acting strangely?"

"Because I was suppressed by the clown's aura, it seemed that if I concealed a little or dared not answer, he would really kill me, so I had to tell the matter again, how I pretended to be you in Sturk Student, how did you meet the teacher in the 'Shark' restaurant, and how did you expose the fake student? You were so frightened that your whole body trembled, your hands and feet were weak, and you had to use the difficulties of life as an excuse. I also talked about how we Meeting in another restaurant and receiving your heartfelt advice and warnings made me completely repent, give up my vanity and shallowness, and come to Alto to study music."

"I know it's not good to tell strangers these things, but I really couldn't control myself at that time, please forgive me, teacher." Grace apologized with guilt.

Lucien listened carefully, and nodded subtly: "It's not for me that it's bad to tell strangers these things. The main reason is that you are easy to be criticized after being known by others for your experience of pretending to be my student to deceive the public. It’s been a long time since no one accused you of this matter, and your piano playing has been unanimously affirmed now, so if it’s exposed again, it’s just a good talk. Hehe, you will be a typical example of repenting and regaining the favor of the Lord , and I will be praised as a musician with a big heart, compassion and kindness, and a noble personality.”

"Puchi..." Grace, who was a little uneasy, couldn't help laughing after hearing Lucien's last words.

Then she smiled and said: "Actually, I still had the last sliver of reason to control myself, so I hid the key point from the clown. That is, teacher, you asked me to help pass the note to Granuf. That's why you forgive me." And the main reason for giving me a chance to repent and come back is not what I told him, you are sympathetic to my family's difficulties and the one-night physical entanglement..."

"Well, I added a bit of lust on purpose. Otherwise, it would be hard for a clown with a dark mind to believe that there are people who are holy and merciful like angels. The exchange of flesh and the temptation of beauty will convince him even more." While speaking, she looked at Lucien with rolling eyes, as if observing his reaction.

Lucien said solemnly: "Actually, it's okay for you to speak out directly. I'm just helping a friend I know get in touch with Mr. Graneuve to discuss business matters. After it's over, it's not impossible to tell others. You will ruin my reputation by using the excuse of beauty."

As long as Viscount Wright is still there, and as long as Graneuve's identity is not revealed, Grace will have no effect on her even if she tells the truth. At that time, she was asked to keep it secret, mainly targeting Granuf.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Evans. It's my own dark mind. I felt that you told me to hide it because I didn't want others to know, so I tried to make up for it by lying." Grace apologized guiltily and terrified.

Lucien showed a kind expression: "Okay, Grace, don't blame yourself, I can understand your maintenance, just don't do this again in the future."

"Teacher, you are indeed a broad-minded, compassionate, and noble musician." Seeing that Lucien did not criticize, Grace relaxed, and humorously borrowed Lucien's own words, "Okay, I have to Hurry back to the living room, or they'll really think we have something..."

Watching Grella leave the corridor where the bathroom is located, Lucien showed a "gentle and calm" signature smile.

In Lucien's perception, Grace has never been a strong-willed person. On the contrary, apart from some talents in music and piano, she is a very ordinary beautiful girl with vanity, weakness and musical dreams. And can work hard for it, but it is difficult to withstand the temptation.

Such a girl relies on wit, adaptability and determination to conceal the key content under the questioning of a strong man who is likely to be a knight. Lucien doesn't quite believe it, especially since he is not her relative, and he is not the most important thing in her heart. For a person who is overwhelmed by momentum and controlled by her spirit, it is impossible for her to wake up because of the extreme resistance in her subconscious.

Do you want yourself to believe that Grace fell in love with me deeply in her heart because of admiration and gratitude after only meeting her a few times, and it surpassed her life?

Do not make jokes!

Entering the bathroom, Lucien seemed to be doing familiar things normally without any influence, but he was guessing the identity of the clown in his heart: "Night watchman? Investigator of the Pale Hand? Remnants of the Silver Horn? Principality intelligence officers?"

"Why did they suddenly investigate themselves? And it was Grace who did the investigation when she arrived in Alto? Well, from this point, the investigators of Pale Hand can be ruled out..."

"The principality's intelligence department has been purged, and they are all under Natasha's control. She also knows my whereabouts and things. There is no need to ask Grace, and there is no need to send someone to investigate the musician Lucien Evans."

"The remaining two must have bad intentions. Most of them think that I have a close relationship with the magician and the professor. When did they become suspicious? The death feast should be limited to the necromancer and Karen Viscount Dia knows..."

Lucien reviewed and analyzed a little bit: "But they should just be suspicious, without any definite evidence, otherwise the night watchman will come directly to the door, and the Silver Horn will retaliate without any scruples and spread the word."

Wiping his hands with the paper towel next to him, Lucien temporarily suppressed his many thoughts and returned to the hall.

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Delicious and enjoyable lunch time.

"Lucien, besides the two piano sonatas "Moonlight" and "The Tempest", have you created any other creations in recent years? I think so many folk music must have given you a lot of inspiration." Victor Tun After ordering the veal steak, he took a sip of the red wine and asked with a smile, "I think everyone is as curious and looking forward to it as I am."

As if echoing his words, Joel, Phyllis, Alisa and others all looked at Lucien with piercing eyes, and only Aiwen kept the dining etiquette very restrained.

"Actually, there are two symphonic works, one is almost completed, and then we just need to make final adjustments and practice more according to the performance of the orchestra. However, it is inspired by folk music, and its structure is more free than before. Maybe it will He was severely criticized." Lucien replied while thinking about the clown.

After the exchange before lunch, Phyllis and Lucien got acquainted again, so she smiled curiously: "Lucien, you have the title of 'revolutionary' among your many titles. Bold changes, new directions , Isn’t a freer structure what we should have expected in the first place?”

Compared with three years ago, the aristocratic arrogance in her body is much less, and her words are more humorous.

"Yeah, little Evans, I can't wait now. Your Aunt Alisa and I grew up in the southern part of the Principality of Violet, and we went to only a limited number of places when we were bards, and even more when we came to Alto. I have not left, so it is difficult to have the opportunity to get in touch with unique music that is not so famous in other places, and I can only understand it indirectly through bards." Talking about music, Joel is happy from the bottom of his heart, and the corners of his brows and eyes are full of excitement and excitement. happy.

As an ordinary musician, Elena still maintained the politeness and politeness of the past in front of Victor and Phyllis. After everyone talked a lot, she smiled sweetly: "Lucien, your other work What? Are you going to hold a 'homecoming concert' once it's finished?"

For a top-notch famous musician like Lucien, as long as he thinks about it, the chant hall will always be empty.

Everyone's eyes focused on Lucien's face again, and even Aiwen couldn't help but looked over curiously, this is something to show off to his friends!

"It has been basically completed, but some ideas in the last part have not been realized, and it will take a certain amount of time. If everything goes well, it will be about two to three...weeks." Lucien almost used to say weeks, but because of the clown, I became quite alert in my heart, noticed this, and forcibly turned around.

"That's really great. I don't know how many people are looking forward to your second concert, teacher." Grace looked very excited.

Victor, Joel and others all nodded with a smile, expressing their anticipation.

After this lunch, the news that the talented musician Lucian Evans will hold a "return concert" within a month quickly spread throughout the musicians' association and all over the streets of Alto.

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After bidding farewell to Elena who was accompanying her, Grace stepped into the garden villa she rented in Jisu District—she had saved a lot of money in Sturk.

Ignoring the servants' salutes, she hurried back to the bedroom.

As soon as the bedroom door was closed, Grace slumped on the bed, and the black threads on her body that were so thin that they were almost invisible receded like tides.

After a while, Grace left the big bed and said to herself in a little confusion: "Why are you so tired today? Could it be that I was too excited after seeing Mr. Evans? And why did I use that expression and eyes to talk to Evans?" Teacher Si talking? In my heart, I have always wanted to seduce him? No, I adore him but fear him, just like facing an elder..."

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inside a certain house.

A funny clown smiling face suddenly took a few breaths. The previous remote control and long-term control were too exhausting.

"Captain, did you find anything?" A soft female voice asked eagerly.