Mystery: I, the Hermit, am too eager to improve

Chapter 129 Audrey, an Unqualified Audience

"By the way, who hosted this ball? It couldn't have been Duke Negan, could it?"

Halfway through the journey, Roy suddenly became alert.

Duke Negan...

This nobleman has been having a run of bad luck lately; anyone who gets involved with him might end up being caught in the crossfire.

"No, Duke Negan is the leader of the Conservative Party, and he's an enemy of us Fenneporters and the Earth Church. Why would he invite us?"

Liana shook her head, then explained, "It's Earl Wolf."

Earl Wolf?

Roy searched his memory for a moment and then remembered who the other person was.

It is also a Conservative Party.

but.

Unlike others, the Earl of Wolf's income declined sharply due to the repeal of the Grain Act, so he sold a total of 84 acres of land.

He now has a large sum of money, but little land left. He's a Conservative, but...

In a sense, it is possible to have contact and communication.

Roy's lips curled into a slight smile.

"I think this ball will be very exciting."

"Yes, Mr. Green, every party wants to win them over. You know, many Conservatives have sold off their assets and started investing in recent years."

Liana smiled and said, "The Wolf family has a lot of money right now, and everyone wants his support."

Besides money, they also collected a mask of a descendant of death.

Because of these collections, the nobles have become targets of certain extraordinary individuals…

Roy thought to himself.

but.

Since it wasn't Duke Negan's ball, he wasn't too worried; at most, there would just be some minor mishaps.

Roy closed his eyes.

"By the way, it seems that Intis's ambassador, Beckeron, is also here."

Liana suddenly said.

Roy was slightly surprised upon hearing this, then asked, "That intelligence chief?"

"Head of intelligence? Does he hold that position in Backlund?"

Liana was surprised when she heard this.

Then, she said thoughtfully, "Indeed, as ambassador, he is the most convenient."

"Yes, I have a friend who had a conflict with them, which is how I found out their identities, and he might even be an extraordinary being."

Roy said.

After a moment of contemplation, Liana said, "Then we should avoid him and minimize contact with him to prevent unnecessary misunderstandings."

"Um."

……

The Earl of Wolf's family.

Inside the enormous banquet hall, several chandeliers held burning candles that emitted a soothing fragrance.

Long tables were laden with delicacies such as pan-fried foie gras and roast beef, as well as renowned wines from around the world.

The tables were packed full, creating a very luxurious atmosphere.

Audrey, dressed in a light white gown, moved gracefully among the elegantly dressed gentlemen and ladies, observing each one without making a sound.

"After becoming a mind reader, knowing what others are thinking is so easy."

Audrey sighed.

She can read the superficial thoughts of others.

At first, she found it very interesting, but gradually she realized it wasn't so interesting after all.

Knowing too much often darkens one's heart.

She silently weaved through the crowd and walked to a corner, intending to sit there alone and have a drink and a bite to eat.

At that moment, she saw someone.

Someone I haven't seen in a long time.

"Grelint, you seem very reserved and profound tonight, like a wise scholar."

Audrey smiled.

Grylint rubbed his temples and said, "Audrey, you are the most dazzling person tonight. No one can ignore your brilliance."

"Shall we talk over there?"

Audrey pointed to the corner.

Grylint nodded slightly. "Okay, I'd like to sit quietly for a while too."

He and Audrey went to a corner, and then he couldn't help but say, "I didn't want to participate at first, you know, I've recently been learning how to dispense medicine from a pharmacist..."

"You mentioned in your letter that he is a very rude gentleman."

Audrey described it subtly.

In fact, Grynt's account was even worse, portraying the apothecary as an utterly wicked man.

But obviously.

Grylls seems to be in pain yet happy now.

A slight smile played on her lips.

Grynt coughed awkwardly and said, "My elders advised me that it might be uncomfortable to be around this kind of person, but you don't need to worry that he will do you any harm."

As he said this, he couldn't help but nod: "Now I really agree with this view. He did say some harsh things, but it was all for my own good, and he gave me very helpful advice."

"Grelint, you're becoming more and more like a mature viscount."

Audrey praised.

Grelint chuckled softly, then beamed and said excitedly, "Audrey, you can't imagine what I've been through these past few days. It was absolutely terrible at first, but then..."

He described his situation.

After a few days of bad luck, he encountered a series of lucky events.

such as--

They obtained the desired potion recipe and acquired the potion ingredients very smoothly. Later, they even met a pharmacist in an accident.

At this point, he whispered, "That's the real pharmacist; he has many miraculous medicines."

"Specifically?"

Audrey was curious and intrigued.

She currently has 10 spell scrolls with power comparable to Sequence 7, and if she could also stockpile some magical potions…

That couldn't be better.

Grelint chuckled, about to speak, then his expression froze, and he coughed lightly, saying, "Well, it's some very good medicine, quite amazing."

"Could you get me some?"

Audrey said excitedly, "You know, I'm also fascinated by the mysterious, and these drugs are a kind of magic."

"I'll prepare some more for you after I learn how to make medicine."

Grelint's eyes darted away.

Audrey smiled slightly, suppressing a laugh, and said, "Okay, I'm looking forward to it."

At that moment, she looked up at the doorway, and then her eyes lit up.

A woman walked in through the doorway. She was wearing a black evening gown and her appearance and demeanor were striking.

Beside her, a handsome, unfamiliar gentleman walked in, dressed in a simple, understated suit.

He had a pendant hanging from his waist.

From a distance, she couldn't make out the pattern on the pendant; she could only vaguely make out that it was some kind of plant.

She asked Grylint curiously.

Do you know them?

"I don't recognize them. They don't seem to be nobles from Backlund."

Grynt shook his head.

Then, he followed the other person's movements with his eyes, and after observing for a while, he remembered.

"Her emblem appears to be the Audra family crest."

"Odra?"

Information about the family flashed through Audrey's mind, and then she seemed to fall into thought—

This family is very simple.

There are only one or two of them in each generation, and it has been decades since then, but they don't participate in the ball very often in Backlund.

"I never imagined there was such a lady in Audra."

Audrey smiled and said, "Mr. Grelint, aren't you going to say hello?"

"What should I do?"

Grynt sighed helplessly, "I didn't want to come, but oh well, I'll go see him anyway, at least it's a matter of courtesy as a man."

He got up and walked toward Liana and Roy.

……

"Miss Liana, you are the brightest star tonight."

"Miss Liana..."

One by one, young noblemen walked over, their faces beaming with smiles.

Roy stood by, smiling silently.

These aristocratic scions are rather superficial.

Not to mention that Liana might be older than their parents and grandfathers, even normal young vampires would look down on them.

of course.

Liana was quite polite; at least she didn't ignore them and responded to their greetings one by one.

Several minutes later, Roy saw a man who seemed reluctant, but whose expression was very sincere and proper.

"Beautiful lady, I am Grelint..."

Viscount Grelint introduced himself.

Roy quickly composed himself—

Audrey was there too.

As a mind reader, she can observe herself more clearly in reality through her actions, behaviors, and other aspects.

A smile returned to Roy's face.

Thank you, Klein!

Although as a seer, he is not the Joker and cannot perfectly control his muscles and emotions, he can still avoid revealing his emotions to a certain extent.

After a moment, he saw a beautiful young woman in a light white dress walking towards him.

The other person was holding a glass of wine.

"Hello, my name is Audrey Hall."

"Liana Audra, hello, beautiful lady."

Liana smiled.

Roy stood to the side, quietly observing Audrey.

Her beauty is worthy of her reputation.

Anyone who sees her in person will understand where the phrase "the most dazzling gem" comes from—

Wherever she goes, she often becomes the center of attention.

Beneath her beauty lies a gentle and delicate soul.

Roy noticed.

She deliberately waited until the others finished talking before coming over to greet Liana, so as not to steal Liana's thunder.

but.

She was definitely overthinking it.

Liana didn't care about any of that.

Audrey chatted for a while, the content of which was nothing more than mutual flattery, boring content that Roy found tedious, but it was a necessary etiquette among nobles.

At this point, the topic shifted.

"And who is this gentleman?"

This is the first time tonight that someone has taken the initiative to greet Roy.

Because Roy did not have any noble insignia.

Roy smiled and said, "Green Rost, a scholar, is currently Ms. Liana's advisor."

"consultant?"

Audrey was slightly surprised.

The mysterious and extraordinary man in her eyes turned out to be a consultant, someone she had assumed to be a male companion.

but.

She became even more interested.

He was just an advisor, yet he was allowed to accompany her to the ball...

"Ms. Liana, would it be convenient for me to speak with your consultant? I've been having some troubles lately and want to find a qualified consultant to help me, but I haven't found one I like yet."

Audrey smiled.

Liana chuckled and said, "Of course, please go ahead."

"Can I join in?"

"Grelint said immediately."

"We will provide sufficient compensation."

"If it's just a casual chat, that's fine, Miss Liana. Would you like to join us?"

Roy looked at Liana.

Liana shook her head with a slight smile.

"No, I need to go get something to eat. After I've eaten, I can come over and listen to you chat."

"We'll be on the second floor. The Earl of Wolf's house has a quiet tea room on the second floor with a balcony, which is perfect for conversation."

"it is good."

……

In a corner on the second floor of the ballroom, Audrey took a sip of wine, then chuckled softly, "Mr. Green, what are you good at?"

"I know a lot about languages ​​and history, including the history of Rue."

Roy said.

Audrey immediately said, "You're not from Loen?"

"Yes, I come from Fenneport, and the Mother Goddess guides my path."

Roy casually made a prayer gesture.

Although he had only formally joined the Earth Church for a little over a day, spiritually he had been there for a long time.

after all.

Upon arriving in the South District, he began to consider whether to align himself with the Earth Church, and even studied hand gestures for a while in preparation.

Audrey wasn't too surprised—

As she got closer, she could see the pendant on Roy's waist.

It was a pendant engraved with ears of rice and the symbol of life. The recipient was not only a member of the Church of the Earth, but possibly an important one.

As for Grylint.

He chuckled and said, "I've heard of the teachings of the Earth Mother Goddess; she is a great and benevolent deity."

"Yes, if you understand Mother Earth, you will be moved by her kindness and greatness."

Roy quickly began praising his current boss.

"Mr. Green, you seem to have close ties with the Earth Church. You must have heard of extraordinary beings and mysticism, right?"

Audrey was in high spirits.

Grelint and Liana were chatting on the other side, not too far from them, but this corner itself was relatively sparsely populated.

and so.

She can ask questions about topics that interest her.

Roy smiled and said, "I just know, not that I have in-depth knowledge, but there are some mysterious issues. I know who to talk to to solve them, and that's enough for a consultant."

Audrey pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

indeed.

Those with great strength are called bodyguards, not advisors.

As a qualified consultant, Roy is successful as long as he can offer methods and suggestions.

Grynt hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Grynt, do you know anything about apothecaries?"

"I know a little about it. This path is controlled by the Life School and the Rose School. In addition, our Earth Church also welcomes pharmacists."

Roy remained calm and didn't show much emotion.

After all, there was an audience in front of them.

He looked at the other person and said, "Are you interested in pharmacists?"

"Uh, yes, I heard that this method can be used to prepare medicinal herbs, which might help me live a little longer."

Grynt, however, was quite outspoken.

Roy smiled and said, "If that's the case, then it's really good."

Grelint received an affirmative answer, and his face beamed with a genuine smile.

of course.

In the presence of mind readers and scroll masters, simple facial expressions are useless; only by controlling one's spirit and restraining one's emotions can true concealment be achieved.

Roy looked at Audrey.

"Beautiful lady, what is your question?"

"I'm interested in everything related to the mysterious. Could you tell me a little about it? For example, the places you've been, their customs and traditions, the adventures of extraordinary individuals, and so on."

Audrey sighed softly, "As you know, as nobles, although we have a naturally privileged life, we don't have many opportunities to see the outside world."

"This is the price, Audrey, and you don't want to experience real civilian life."

Grelint pursed his lips slightly.

He thought about his recent life in the East District and said, "As a nobleman, the only thing I can do is to give certain discounts out of my own pocket when dispensing medicine."

"Viscount, you have already surpassed most people."

They chatted casually, without any fixed direction or topic, but Roy always held the initiative.

Audrey appeared calm and smiling, but inwardly she felt slightly annoyed.

She couldn't see through the consultant in front of her at all.

The other person's smile and emotions are very monotonous; even slight fluctuations don't show much change, as if they were born to be the audience's nemesis.

but.

The more this was the case, the more curious Audrey became—

Her intuition told her that this consultant was far more complex than he appeared.

He might be a big figure in the Earth Church!

As for Miss Liana...

Based on her observations, she was likely an extraordinary individual, and probably from Fenneport rather than a native of Backlund.

A member of the Audra family who grew up in Fenneport?

She was filled with curiosity and longed to extract some information from Roy, but unfortunately, she didn't get any information even after observing for a long time.

They just felt the other person was very mysterious and completely suppressed their own emotions.

A moment later, a commotion arose from below.

They looked downstairs—

A thin-faced man with a bit of stubble entered downstairs. As soon as he came in, his eyes quickly scanned the entire room.

Ambassador of Intis to Backlund.

Beckeran Jean Madan.

"Intis's ambassador? I didn't expect him to be here too."

"That's normal. Count Wolf is a very popular figure right now, and everyone wants to win him over."

"But his behavior is truly disgusting."

Audrey couldn't help but complain—

She rarely spoke ill of others behind their backs, but this ambassador had made a very deep impression on her.

Roy looked around Beckeron.

There was a bodyguard on each side of Beckerang.

In addition, in the dark.

As soon as Beckerang entered, two people looked over and subtly changed their positions, flanking Ambassador Beckerang in the middle.

Before the person even arrived, the mole came first.

These two must also be extraordinary individuals.

Roy looked down.

"Mr. Green, what do you think of Beckerang?"

Audrey asked.

Roy turned back and said, "A typical schemer, not an easy character to deal with."

A schemer?

What do you mean? Does it mean the other party enjoys manipulating conspiracies?

Audrey didn't know.

This is actually the name of Hunter Sequence 6.

She was still pondering the meaning of those words when she saw Beckeron laughing loudly as he approached a lady from below.

The disgust on her face became increasingly obvious.

but.

As a viewer, she was clearly not very competent at the moment.

Roy didn't have the same strong emotional involvement as her. Sitting up there and looking down, he could see all sorts of people in the venue.

Aside from Beckeron and his bodyguards and spies, the person whose emotions were most volatile in the room was a man in the corner.

Despite the disguise, Roy still recognized the other person's identity.

Sherman!

How did he end up here?

Roy's eyes narrowed.

Sherman's fate has not changed much, and he is still working for Triss.

but.

Her original target was the person who hurt her.

just now……

She's going to assassinate Becker?

crazy?

Roy frowned, then—

He noticed that not far from Sherman, there was a strange man wearing a hat sitting quietly.

He stood up.

"Sorry, I'm a little hungry. I'll go downstairs and see if there's anything to eat."

"Please go ahead."

Audrey smiled and nodded.

Roy went downstairs, did get some food, and then met up with Liana.

Liana sat in a corner, taking a break.

"Miss."

"Um?"

Liana turned her head and smiled, "What's wrong? Isn't that dazzling gem enough for you to talk about? Do you need me to make a pair?"

"Ahem, that's not how it is. I feel like something's not quite right here."

Roy whispered.

Liana nodded: "That's not quite right. I don't know what Beckron is here for, but he actually sent five of his men."

"5?"

Roy only saw four.

He sat down next to Liana and looked outside. He then noticed a woman who seemed to be getting food and drinking, but her eyes were constantly scanning her surroundings warily.

She's clearly not normal either.

Roy quietly took out the pendant, and after a moment, the pendant turned clockwise.

The other party was also one of Beckeron's men.

What does the ambassador want to do?

trap?

Roy looked toward the corner.

(End of this chapter)