Chapter 244 It's just right!

Jiang Liyue soon learned that the other five girls in the car were also distant relatives of Mrs. Lisa and her husband.

They were also going to attend the ball.

Jiang Liyue finally understood Madame Lisa's intentions completely: she was trying to send off these beautiful girls through this ball.

If they were to catch the eye of a nobleman, these helpless girls would become his helpers.

Knowing this, Jiang Liyue felt even more relaxed. In any case, no matter what Mrs. Lisa's purpose was, she was going to Terence Castle.

She's not an NPC who actually lives in this instance; once the quest is complete, she can just leave without worrying about anything else.

After getting into the carriage, Jiang Liyue pretended to be an ordinary NPC in the dungeon, but secretly observed the other five girls in the carriage.

She quickly determined that two of them were probably players like herself.

It's still easy to distinguish between the eyes of players and NPCs.

At least compared to real teenage NPCs, players have a more determined and confident look in their eyes, since they are there specifically for the dungeon quests.

“Alright, girls, you’re all good friends from now on, relax.” Mrs. Lisa had them introduce themselves.

Jiang Liyue was still pretending to be an ordinary NPC. Because of her beautiful appearance, the normal NPCs in this instance regarded her as a competitor.

After all, they all aspired to become noble ladies, and Jiang Liyue, with her striking beauty, was a formidable competitor.

After the introductions were finished, Jiang Liyue anxiously threw herself into Mrs. Lisa's arms: "Auntie, didn't you say I was the only child?"

Aunt Lisa was even more embarrassed. She never expected Jiang Liyue to be so stupid as to not understand her true intentions.

The other girls couldn't stand her even more and all looked incredulous.

What nonsense! They knew Mrs. Lisa's purpose, and they were all after the young talents.

This girl is really aiming to become someone's daughter, isn't she?

Jiang Liyue didn't care what others thought of her; she looked pitiful and aggrieved: "Auntie, I've been like this since I was little..."

“My dear, you are of course my most beloved baby. This carriage has been used enough. Come with me to another carriage.”

Lady Lisa, fearing she might say something else, quickly pulled her to a more luxurious and spacious carriage nearby.

I just hope this little devil will shut up soon.

She knew she hadn't had a mother since she was little, so there was no need to say anything more!

Jiang Liyue secretly smiled as she successfully boarded a more luxurious carriage, free from the need to squeeze in with other players and NPCs.

Isn't that better?

Among the five girls were players with quests and NPCs scheming against each other; she really didn't want to stay in the same carriage with them.

In comparison, it's definitely better to sit with her dear aunt.

They can even show off their acting skills when they have nothing to do.

The carriage traveled along, stopping and starting, and it took about a day before it finally arrived at Terence Castle.

The scenery along the way was beautiful, and the sun was shining brightly, but once the carriage entered the grounds of Terence Castle, the sky became gloomy.

The sky seemed shrouded in a layer of gray fog, creating a sense of oppression.

The town outside Terence Castle was bustling with activity because of the upcoming ball. Jiang Liyue saw many carriages along the way, which must have come from all over to attend the party.

Jiang Liyue glanced out of the carriage and then asked Lady Lisa curiously, "Auntie, is the Duke of Terence Castle very powerful? Why are so many people here?"

Her expression was innocent, as if she really was a country girl who knew nothing.

After spending the last two days together, Mrs. Lisa had become so persistent with Lisa that she knew what would happen if she didn't answer her questions.

She would blink pitifully and say, "Auntie, you know, I've never had a mother since I was little..."

This sentence seemed to linger in Mrs. Lisa's mind like a spell, so she quickly answered Jiang Liyue's question.

"It is said that a hundred years ago, the Duke of Terence Castle was the most powerful duke in the entire kingdom, possessing immense wealth that even the king could not match."

"But then, for some reason, the Duke announced that he would no longer have any contact with the outside world, and Terence Castle fell into silence until recently, when the current Duke of Terence Castle sent out invitations to a ball to the whole country."

"Didn't they say why it suddenly appeared?" Jiang Liyue continued to press.

Lady Lisa shook her head: "Who knows? But a hundred years have passed since then, and the current duke may be the grandfather and grandson of that duke back then. He can't just stay out of sight forever."

"And the Duke said this ball was for his wife, so perhaps the current Duchess is a sociable person?" Lady Lisa guessed.

But Jiang Liyue immediately dismissed this idea, since there had been a hint before entering the dungeon.

The Duchess prefers quiet; please do not disturb her.

So that's definitely not the reason.

Moreover, the sudden hosting of a dance party and the invitation of so many people, including so many young girls, makes me feel that there must be other motives.

As Jiang Liyue pondered, the carriage had already arrived at the castle gate from the town in front of the castle.

They could only dismount from the carriage and stand before the massive iron gate where their butler, dressed in a medieval tailcoat, greeted them.

He was wearing a top hat, making him look like an elegant old gentleman.

However, his face looked unusually pale, and the curve of his mouth when he smiled was a bit strange, as if it had been carefully measured.

Having experienced many instances, Jiang Liyue can only say that she is all too familiar with them.

These past two days, she's been in the carriage, and the peace is so great that she almost thought she'd entered the wrong world.

This wasn't some terrifying dungeon world; she had simply transmigrated to the leisurely Middle Ages.

Jiang Liyue finally felt comfortable after seeing the butler's strange appearance.

Mmm! That's the taste!