"Writer?" Audrey asked casually, observing Greylint's reaction.
The next topic was normal, and she did not avoid talking about Anne, her personal maid who was following her.
Grellint straightened his body and laughed:
"Yes, I think you should have seen her work, Stormy Heights, which has been widely praised in the past two months."
"I like this book, especially the calm Ms. Sissi." Audrey replied with a smile.
At the same time, she mentally rolled her eyes at her own hypocrisy.
This is because her recent hobby is not novels at all. Her reading progress of "Storm Manor" has been stuck at one-third for nearly a month.
Ever since she joined the Tarot Club, met the powerful Fool, and became a truly extraordinary person, she has been integrating the mysterious knowledge she has learned and systematically studying psychology, and she lacks sufficient interest in other things.
Viscount Glint led Audrey to the living room with a sofa and said with a smile:
"Then I'm sure you will have a good impression of Ms. Fors Wall, because she is just like Ms. Sissi in Stormwind Manor, calm, wise, and lazy."
"Also, my dear Miss Audrey, would you please play the piano for us later? This is the best compliment to literature and novels."
Audrey looked at the profile of Greylint and sensed from his expression, tone, and certain body movements that he wanted to show off.
He wants me to be his bragging asset... Audrey thought as if she was meeting this good friend for the first time.
She maintained an elegant smile and said:
"My music teacher, pianist Mr. Vikanal, thinks my level has dropped significantly recently and I need more practice."
"Okay." Grellint was about to say something when he saw a lady coming to the long table to get dessert. "Audrey, this is Ms. Fors Wall, the author of Stormwind Manor."
Audrey looked up and saw that Ms. Fors was about 23 or 24 years old, about 1.65 meters tall. She was wearing a beige, ruffled, stand-up collar dress, her brown hair was slightly curled, and her light blue eyes turned to her because of Greylint's introduction, with a somewhat teasing and playful smile.
After only three seconds of observation, Audrey noticed many small details:
"Ms. Fors' fingers have yellowed marks... She likes cigarettes..."
"There are obvious thick calluses on the pen holder, which is consistent with the author's identity..."
"The movement of her arms suggests she has considerable strength, which is not a trait you would expect from a writer unless she is an exercise enthusiast, or is born with it, or has had another career..."
"Her Stormy Heights presents a calm, rational and precise style, which may be related to her previous career..."
"Her eyes and expression are very relaxed now. It feels like she is looking down at me and Granlint. Is this the psychological advantage that Beyonders have over ordinary people?"
"If her Beyonder identity was discovered by Greylint by chance, she would definitely feel a little embarrassed and uneasy. After all, she couldn't predict the other party's reaction and subsequent developments, and the unknown would bring fear."
"...This shows that she took the initiative to contact Greylint and knew about our hobbies in advance, so she has a certain grasp of what will happen next..."
"Why would an Beyonder take the initiative to contact Greylint? Does he need financial support, or the Beyonder materials hidden in the treasure house? Or does he want help with something..."
At this time, Greylint was introducing Fors:
"Ma'am, this is Miss Audrey that I mentioned. She is the most dazzling gem in Backlund. Her father is Earl Hall, a senator who is trusted by the king and respected by the nobles."
"Good afternoon, Ms. Fors. Your copy of Stormwind Manor is still by my bed." Audrey bowed in strict accordance with the rules of the nobility.
Then, she added silently in her heart: That’s because I haven’t finished watching it for a month…
Fors simply returned the greeting:
"Good afternoon, Miss Audrey. I am really impressed by your beauty. I think I have the material for my next novel. Oh, Viscount Glint also praised you for your outstanding musical talent."
In public, the two sides only exchanged a few pleasantries and didn't say anything else.
After watching Fors walk towards the dining table, aiming directly at a small cake covered with cream, Audrey retracted her gaze and followed Greylint to the living room.
She recalled the details she had just seen, trying to accurately grasp the other party's thoughts, so as to gain the initiative in future contacts.
Taking a step forward, Audrey, who was as cold and calm as a neutral spectator, stepped on the hanging skirt, her body swayed, and she almost fell.
At this moment, her personal maid Anne, who was well prepared, supported her and restored her good image.
"Miss, the unique design of this skirt requires you not to walk too fast." Anne leaned close to Audrey's ear and reminded her in a low voice.
"I see." Audrey nodded with a blushing face.
I was just too focused on observing others and forgot to pay attention to my feet... she complained in her heart with grievance.
In the salon afterwards, Audrey always maintained an elegant and sweet smile in the face of attentive writers, critics and musicians.
Finally, her cheek muscles began to ache and she accepted Viscount Greylint's hint.
After waiting for a few minutes, she used the excuse of going to the bathroom, lifted her skirt, slowly stood up, and left the salon.
After confirming that no one was following her, she went around to the study on the first floor and said to her personal maid, Annie:
"I need to discuss something with Greylint. You guard the door and don't let anyone else in."
"Okay." Anne didn't feel strange because she knew that her young lady and Viscount Greylint had the same hobbies and often discussed matters of mysticism in private.
After entering the study and locking the door, Audrey saw Grallint sitting behind the table, playing with a pen, while Fors Woll stood in front of the bookshelf, flipping through the books casually.
“Let me introduce you again, Ms. Fors, a true Extraordinary.” Greylint put down his pen and came forward.
"Really?" Audrey deliberately expressed her doubt.
Fors stuffed the book back to its original place, turned around and smiled:
"It seems I need to prove myself."
She walked slowly to the door, stretched out her right palm, and pressed the handle.
Suddenly, Audrey's eyes blurred, and she seemed to see Ms. Fors transformed into an illusion and passed through the door.
She was horrified and looked again, only to find that Fors was no longer there.
A few seconds later, the handle turned and the locked door was opened. Fors Wall walked in with a smile on her face. However, Annie, the maid standing not far from the door, was unaware of what was happening behind her.
"This is truly a magical ability." Greylint exclaimed in admiration.
Audrey took a breath and said:
"I have no doubts."
At the same time, the ability displayed by Fors also allowed her to confirm the other party's true thoughts, because neither money nor materials could stop such an extraordinary person.
There are no Beyonders guarding Grellint's home...Does Fors hope to use Grellint's and my identities and resources to accomplish something? Audrey tried to make herself look like a spectator.
Fors chuckled twice and said:
"Let's talk frankly, because we don't have much time left."
"I used to be a clinician, and by chance I became an Extraordinary Person, and it has been more than two years now."
"I want you to help me do something, and the reward I give you is to lead you into the circle of true extraordinary people and sell you the formulas and corresponding materials of certain sequence potions."
Hearing such a promise, Grellant couldn't wait to ask:
"What is it?"
"One of my companions has been imprisoned and is awaiting the final trial. I hope you can rescue her by any means necessary," Fors described briefly.
Audrey frowned slightly:
"Ms. Fors, the abilities you have shown should be very suitable for doing this kind of thing..."
Fors shook his head and smiled:
"No, that's not the case. She can't get through where I can. I can only go in to see her and chat with her from time to time."
"And I don't think it's a good idea to risk a rescue. Life is short and there are many things to do."
Audrey observed the other person's face and body, and asked carefully:
"I see. For what crime was your companion imprisoned?"
Fors's expression suddenly became a little awkward:
"My companion is actually very respectable, and people want to obey her from the bottom of their hearts. She has a noble and kind character. Well, uh, she just used a bit too radical a method when persuading a villain..."
…………
After delegating the task, Klein maintained a schedule of studying mysticism in the morning and practicing combat in the afternoon. His life was so regular that he almost forgot that he was a night watchman, and the "curse" that frequently caused him to encounter extraordinary events seemed to have disappeared.
Saturday came and it was his turn to man the Chanis Gate.
"You can enjoy the coffee I left here and the black tea in the civilian office at will." Dunn said as he scanned the guard room with his deep grey eyes.
Klein, who had already made up a reason and explained it to his brother and sister in advance, nodded happily and said:
"Well, Captain, you are a very generous gentleman."
Dunn smiled and said:
"It helps you relax mentally. Being too tense is not good for your health."
He put on his hat, picked up his cane, and walked slowly towards the door.
When he was about to go out, he suddenly turned around and said:
"I forgot to remind you that no matter what noise you hear, do not open the Chanis door unless it is opened from the inside."
“Remember, no matter what you hear, no matter what happens.”
Captain, I'm scared if you say that... Klein's mind tensed up, and he felt that the darkness underground was brighter than the light of the elegant gas lamp.
PS: There are too many free chapters updated, so there will be no three updates on Monday, but two chapters will be updated in advance to the early morning and noon respectively.