Secret: I can play two paths

Chapter 145: Is it a bit like coaxing a child?
I don't want time to just pass by, nor do I want the conversation with Mr. Wheel of Fortune to end because I have no topics to talk about.

Audrey thought that the theme of the afternoon tea here was a literary salon. She looked at the novelist in front of her, broke the silence, and took the initiative to make a suggestion:
"Mr. Wheel of Fortune, how about you tell me the story you wrote?"

"Um, okay."

Star looked at Audrey's perfect smile and replied.

He came here to attend a literary salon, so there was nothing wrong with him chatting about these things with others.

At most, it was originally a discussion with other writers, but now it has turned into a chat with Miss Justice?
Star didn't think much about it, and followed the topic, casually talking to Miss Justice about the stories he was writing.

When Miss Justice asked, "Does the prototype here come from the stories of the Beyonders?"

Star thought about it and felt that what he had done was an adaptation of the mysterious version, which seemed to be correct, so he nodded affirmatively.

He chatted with Miss Justice and soon mentioned the story of another knight in the same series that Star had recently serialized in the newspaper.

Audrey asked curiously:

"Mr. Wheel of Fortune, you seem to have left a question in the story setting... a question about the knight..."

"Well, I want to ask, what was the final outcome of the knight?"

Then Star didn't know how to answer for a moment.

It’s not because the ending cannot be spoiled, he had already given it to Fors and Miss Messenger for review.

However, although this ending is in line with the ending that Kuuga deserves as a "warrior of love", it still has a bit of tragic meaning.

He still remembered how the two people reacted after they knew the ending—the cold look on the messenger lady’s face after reading it, and Fors’s expression after being “depressed” that she shouldn’t have polluted her eyes by reading the ending in advance.

Is it really okay to just tell Miss Justice like this?
As for the changed ending, it didn't fit in with the version of the story he told Miss Messenger.

So, Star was hesitating at this moment, considering how he should start talking.

"What's wrong?" Audrey noticed that Star was silent, and thought that the ending of such a suspenseful story should not be spoiled in this way.

Was I being presumptuous? Miss Justice raised her white silk-gloved hand slightly and apologized:
"Excuse me, Mr. Wheel of Fortune. If that's inconvenient, can we talk about something else?"

"It's okay. It's not inconvenient. But this ending may cause controversy among many people..." Star sighed, and then said angrily, "If Miss Justice doesn't mind, I'll start talking."

Well, what's there to mind? Audrey shook her head, smiled faintly, and said to Star, "It's okay, Mr. Wheel of Fortune, go on."

Then, she looked at Sita calmly with clear eyes, waiting for Sita to speak.

As long as it is a story that Mr. Wheel of Fortune is willing to tell her, it seems that she doesn't need to care too much about anything?
As Star looked at this charming girl, he couldn't refuse at this time.

That is, why does it feel a bit like an old father telling a story to his daughter? Or, a bit like coaxing a child?
Star put these thoughts behind him and immediately began to talk about the ending he had already prepared.

As the story of “On the top of the snowy mountain, the knight and the devil fought a life-and-death duel, and both fell down at the same time” was told, the room suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Star looked at Audrey's beautiful eyes and saw a gleam in them.

But she suppressed her sadness and asked softly:

"Mr. Wheel of Fortune, is Kuuga going to die just like that? Can't there be a happy ending for this story?"

Stan suddenly felt a little reluctant, as if Miss Justice's words had caused ripples in his heart.

For a moment, his concentration was failing.

He still wanted to maintain a tragic ending.

but……

When the charming Miss Justice asked him how he could make the story even better, Star hesitated.

So, under Audrey's gaze, he finally did not remain silent, or nodded and said that this was the ending of the story - the hero and the devil died together.

Star looked at Miss Justice and then added a new ending. In this ending, Kuga survived the fight in the snowy mountains, while the demon died.

It was during this battle that he unexpectedly released that extraordinary power, and he eventually completed his duty as a knight, started his own life, and embarked on his own journey...

Anyway, I just need to tell Audrey about this version of the ending, and there is no need to tell anyone else... Star thought.

Then he looked up at Audrey, who had been listening attentively.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, her eyes were deep and pure, and she smiled gratefully with a bright smile:
"Thank you, Mr. Wheel of Fortune, I enjoyed the story."

Something inside his body shattered and merged into his body. Star vaguely saw a number of illusory stars.

Those glittering lights attract each other, making people feel that they just want to get close to each other.

Facing Audrey's sparkling eyes, Star was slightly stunned.

Then he raised his lips, looked sincere, and spoke gently:

"As long as you like it."

……

After returning from the literary salon, Star recalled what he had talked about with Audrey and selected several people he should come into contact with in his future identity.

It seemed that with Kapin's property as support and the Hall family as an obvious source of loans, he had the confidence to negotiate what it would cost to introduce these channels.

Of course, this is based on the premise that Star does not allow Audrey to tell her father before the next vest appears.

Otherwise, after all, the Hall family was the first to embrace this new aristocracy similar to the changes in the Victorian era, and they also have some channels and connections in the factories. If they really got involved, Star would not have needed to try to cooperate with these people.

However, if this happens, I don’t know what price I will have to pay…

And this is not the most important change.

Miss Justice suggested that in future literary salons, perhaps Star could continue to tell her the stories he was going to publish. She was very interested in stories about extraordinary people.

Star feels that it is still difficult to adapt those scripts into novels. It seems that having a "mind reader" who understands people's hearts to review and give suggestions is not bad?
In this way, his efficiency in revising manuscripts can be greatly improved.

Star agreed without any hesitation.

But before leaving, in order to reduce some negative impacts afterwards, he specifically asked "rolling the dice" to deal with any traces that might be discovered.

For the time being, it would be better not to let anyone else know about my conversation with Miss Justice.

Looking at the sunlight shining on the streets of Backlund, Star felt the thorough digestion of the "Player" potion, and suddenly felt that everything seemed so warm, beautiful and pleasant.

……

And Backlund, Queens.

Audrey, wearing a white dress, sat by the windowsill, looking up at the sky on one side, her green eyes like gems.

At previous literary salons, she always had to put on an elegant, ceremonial smile, which made her cheek muscles a little sore.

I don't know why, but I always feel that my state has become much more relaxed when I am here with him...

Thinking of this, Audrey's eyes flickered and the corners of her mouth curled up a little.

She couldn't help but stand up, her golden hair hanging down, and wanted to bend down to lift up the hem of her skirt and do a little circle dance.

This also seems to be the advice he gave to himself, "Sometimes, if you want to dance, just dance"?
Well~ I can’t always get lost in the role of “audience”.

Although, if I stay next to him often, I don’t think I will be immersed in the role of “audience”…

(End of this chapter)