Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 201 The Queen's Gathering

"A noble lady's bodyguard?"

Lu Ze frowned.

"Yes."

Fors sat awkwardly on the sofa and exchanged a glance with Hugh.

"We would like to ask your sister to protect Miss Audrey's safety."

Seeing that Fors was hesitant to speak, Hugh took the initiative and said, "Although you are stronger, Miss Audrey's status is more noble, and she is more suitable to be a female bodyguard."

After the two men entered, they told Lu Ze their purpose for coming.

It turns out that a noble lady needed to hire extraordinary individuals for personal protection when traveling, and hoped to find suitable candidates through them. Moreover, she offered a very attractive reward: 30 pounds per protection session.

Lu Ze thought for a moment.

"Then why doesn't she hire you?"

This noble lady was more familiar with Fors and Hugh, so she should definitely give them priority.

The two of them immediately showed embarrassed expressions.

"We've never fought."

Becoming a guard requires passing an audit, and both of them were newly promoted Sequence 8s, with no chance of defeating the well-trained extraordinary individuals at Earl Hall's mansion.

Although Audrey was somewhat disappointed, she still asked Fors and Hugh to inquire within her circle of extraordinary individuals to help her find a sufficiently powerful one. For this, she increased the guard's fee from 20 pounds to 30 pounds. Furthermore, if they could find a suitable candidate, the two would receive a 50-pound commission.

Desperate for money, the two women sought out every reliable extraordinary individual they knew in order to earn commissions. However, none of them passed the manor's guards' test. With no other options, they finally turned to Lu Ze.

“It’s a pity that Cecilia is only Sequence 9, not even as good as you.”

Lu Ze glanced at his sister and spoke on her behalf.

"Ah? Is that so?"

Fors was dumbfounded. She had witnessed firsthand how easily the other party had killed a large number of cultists, and given that her brother was a mid-sequence powerhouse, she naturally assumed that this black-haired girl was also a powerful extraordinary being. Unexpectedly, she was only a Sequence 9, even lower than herself.

"Yes, and my brother needs me to take care of him, so I can't leave him for too long."

The black-haired, blue-eyed girl answered.

"That's such a shame."

Xiu rubbed his messy short hair, a feeling that something was off. The stunningly beautiful girl named Cecilia in front of him gave him a sense of power that was even greater than his own.

Since this person is also incompetent, it seems they are destined not to receive any commission.

"So, who exactly is this Miss Audrey?"

Lu Ze asked casually.

“She is the daughter of that wealthy Earl Hall, and also an extraordinary one,” Fors replied. “She hires us to do things regularly, and she’s very generous.”

Hire?

Lu Ze's heart stirred, and he suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Hugh Deercha.

"Was your previous injury related to her employment?"

he asks.

"I'm sorry, I can't say."

Hugh glared at Fors, who then belatedly realized what was happening and quickly covered her mouth.

That seems to be related.

Based on their reactions, Lu Ze made a judgment.

They initially thought their encounter with Lanius was accidental and didn't pursue the matter further, but it turns out there was more to it than they suspected. But how did Audrey Hall, a noblewoman, get involved with Lanius?

It seems necessary to investigate this.

"Okay, I'll take this mission."

".ah?"

Fors paused for a moment, then both she and Hugh widened their eyes.

"But Miss Audrey needs extraordinary women."

Fors stammered. She knew in her heart that with Luzer's abilities, he could certainly defeat the guards in the mansion, but that wouldn't meet the requirements.

Lu Ze smiled as he looked at his younger sister.

"Brother, are you going to sneak into my shadow?"

He saw that his sister only thought for a moment before quickly understanding his intentions.

"This is good!"

Fors' eyes lit up.

By having Lu Ze secretly help her from the shadows, she could defeat those extraordinary guards, and Lu Ze could always stay by her side for easy care.

“That is indeed a good idea, but we need to get back to Miss Audrey first. If she agrees, that would be best.”

Hugh cautiously expressed his agreement, saying, "We should have results within a day or two."

"Sure, just let me know when the time comes."

Lu Ze replied.

"Fors! What were you thinking, revealing Miss Audrey's affair like that!"

After leaving Lu Ze's rented house, Hugh couldn't help but yell at his companion, "This is not in line with our professional ethics!"

"Sorry, sorry."

Fors awkwardly straightened her curly hair. "I just instinctively..."

Actually, this wasn't really an excuse. Because she had already considered Lu Ze to be a follower of Mr. Fool and someone she could trust, she didn't think too much about it and just blurted it out. Now that she thinks about it, Miss Audrey's affairs really shouldn't have been told to others so casually.

That's why she was criticized by her companions but didn't dare to talk back.

You know, it was always her who made sarcastic remarks about Xiu.

"You'd better learn your lesson, or you'll be in big trouble if something happens later."

Hugh continued to admonish her, and the two walked away.

"I'm sorry, Cecilia, I made this decision without consulting you."

Lu Ze said to his sister.

He was so preoccupied with Lanius's matter that he forgot to ask his sister's opinion.

"It's ok."

The blue-eyed girl shook her head, her black hair swaying as she did so. "Aren't you investigating Lanluus? Since you have a lead, you should seize it. I'm happy to be of help."

"but,"

She continued, "Brother, you need to restrain yourself and absolutely must not lose control at the Earl's mansion."

"I try my best."

Lu Ze gave a wry smile.

Yes, if we were to go berserk in the Earl's mansion, things could get really complicated.

I hope that won't happen.

However, to be honest, my sister's rank is indeed too low; it's time for her to be promoted.

"Cecilia, it's about time you advanced to Sequence 8. Once I find the remaining auxiliary materials for the potion, we'll start brewing it."

"Um"

Hearing Lu Ze's words, the girl looked slightly troubled. "Brother, I don't really want to."

"Swipe."

Just then, there was a sudden movement in Lu Ze's arms; something was moving.

He reached into his pocket and took out a pea, which was shaking as it broke open its shell, sprouted a bud, and emitted a soft, cheerful song.

The Queen's party is about to begin!

The unique pea was gone after it was crushed, and before she left, she gave Luze a regular pea.

Lu Ze was taken aback for a moment, then laughed.

He had just attended the Eye of Wisdom gathering a few days ago, and now the Queen's gathering was starting. Perfect timing! Last time, he only met the Queen but didn't really get to see what a high-end gathering was like; this time he could finally witness it.

(End of this chapter)