Mystery: The Undead Don't Die from Linking the Fire

Chapter 29 A Pleasant Salon

Saturday, April 7.

In the afternoon, another literary salon was held at Viscount Grünter's luxurious villa.

The attendees were largely the same as last time, except for the addition of a lady who had accompanied Viscount Grelint.

Well, calling her a lady isn't quite appropriate either.

Because this woman, despite having messy, shoulder-length blond hair and wearing traditional equestrian training clothes, looked like a dignified tomboy.

However, her features are delicate and soft, but her eyebrows and eyes seem not to have fully developed, and she looks quite immature.

With her height of only 1.5 meters, she looks like a large-sized loli.

And this was none other than Ms. Hugh Deercha, whom Fors had asked Grynt to get out of jail.

"Grelint".

Audrey approached Grelint, the host, with an elegant smile and politely asked, "May I use your study?"

"Of course, it's my honor."

Grelint smiled and nodded, giving a gentlemanly bow.

The next second, he saw Audrey lead Ember toward the study.

This immediately froze his expression on his face.

"Annie".

Audrey instructed her personal maid, "Stand outside and don't let anyone in."

"it is good."

Annie glanced at Ember beside her, hesitated, but nodded nonetheless.

"Well then, Mr. Ash."

Audrey locked the study door from the inside, then took out six hundred pounds from her purse and handed it to Ember, looking at him expectantly. "This is the agreed-upon payment. When can we get the 'Mind Reader' formula at the earliest?"

"Anytime is fine."

"The only problem is, when would you like me to give you the formula?" Yu Jin asked calmly.

"Hmm~"

Considering that she didn't seem to have any parties she needed to attend recently, Audrey replied, "How about the afternoon after tomorrow?"

"Can."

Yu Jin nodded slightly.

The transaction will take place the afternoon after tomorrow, which is Monday afternoon, at the Tarot meeting.

At least Miss Audrey didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

"There's one more thing."

Audrey paused for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts, "My friend, Viscount Grelint, who invited this salon, also aspires to be an extraordinary one."

"If he needs a potion recipe, he can contact me."

"Embers said calmly."

"No, what I mean is..."

Audrey shook her head and whispered, "If Grylls becomes an Extraordinary, Mr. Ash, are you going to arrest him too?"

Strictly speaking, even she is a wild extraordinary being.

However, given that she and her lover frequented the Tarot Club, he simply let her be.

But Grylls might not have received this honor, as would the short-statured Ms. Hugh Deercha.

"Audrey".

Yu Jin shook his head and said calmly, "There are many wild Extraordinary Individuals in this city. If we arrested them all, even the Night Watchers would be overwhelmed. Unless they are close to getting out of control or trying to pose a threat to the city, the official Extraordinary Individuals won't arrest everyone."

"even."

Ember paused for a moment, "Even with that Ms. Fors from last time, I didn't arrest her."

"Huh?"

Audrey blinked. "But isn't Ms. Fors nearing a loss of control?"

"It's just close to getting out of control."

Yu Jin explained succinctly, "I'm trying to suppress her loss of control. If I fail, it's not too late to arrest her."

"I see."

Audrey inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

If they're so lenient with out-of-control Extraordinary beings, then Grelint certainly won't have any problems.

My lover is such a gentle enforcer.

"Audrey!"

As the two left the study, Grelint approached Audrey, who had left last, and whispered, "What were you two talking about in the study? By the grace of God, your father would kill me if he knew!"

"It's not that exaggerated."

Audrey watched Grelint's exaggerated performance with a sense of helplessness, but she knew that this matter couldn't be fooled, so she had no choice but to explain, "I've made a deal with Mr. Ash. I'll give him 300 pounds as payment, and he will trade me a Sequence 9 potion recipe."

"A potion recipe?"

Grelint's eyes widened suddenly. He stopped worrying about Audrey and Ember's relationship and asked eagerly, "Is Mr. Ash really an extraordinary one? Audrey, could you talk to him and get me a potion recipe too?"

"Isn't there Ms. Fors?"

Audrey looked at him strangely. "A normal Sequence 9 potion should only cost around 200 pounds. Since Lady Fors said she would find the potion recipe for you, she shouldn't go back on her word."

She deliberately offered 300 pounds to discourage Grelint, but he was undeterred.

"In fact."

Grynter lowered her voice and whispered, "I was initially willing to believe Ms. Fors, but after meeting Ms. Hugh, I suddenly felt that they weren't so reliable after all. Besides..."

Grynton paused, then whispered, "That Ms. Fors hasn't come yet. I even suspect she might have run away."

"On the other hand, Mr. Ash, since he's willing to make a deal with Audrey, I don't think he'd mind making a little extra. Besides, it's only £100 more than the market price, which isn't a big deal."

"Grelint".

Audrey looked at her friend with a hint of helplessness. "Ms. Hugh is just a little short, and Ms. Fors might have been delayed by something, which doesn't mean they're unreliable. We're nobles, after all. Have you forgotten what Emperor Roselle said? Never judge a book by its cover!"

"Emperor Rosell also said, 'Having more friends means having more options.'"

Grelint retorted, sticking her neck out, "To borrow the words of Emperor Roselle, whoever can get me the potion formula is my half-brother!"

"All right."

Audrey feigned helplessness and said, "I'll help you make the contact, but we'll have to wait until I get my potion formula."

After a pause, Audrey continued, "If Mr. Ash is unwilling to provide assistance, I can share my potion formula with you."

Ok.

Then we'll find an excuse to refuse Grelint's request and just hand over the audience's potion recipe to him.

Just as Grynt was getting excited, Ms. Fors finally arrived late, halfway through the salon.

When she saw Hugh, her excitement was obvious to everyone.

"Ms. Fors."

Upon returning to the hall, Grynt saw Fors and asked somewhat curiously, "May I ask why you're so late today?"

"Hmm~"

Fors blinked and explained, "I got so engrossed in writing because I suddenly had a burst of inspiration. Well, like what Emperor Roselle said, I was so absorbed in it that I forgot to eat and sleep. I'm really sorry."

"I see."

Audrey exclaimed, "No wonder he's the famous author of 'Stormy Heights,' he's really reliable."

Hugh rolled his eyes.

Her? Writing to the point of forgetting to eat and sleep?

Based on her understanding of Fors, it was more likely that he had just woken up from his afternoon nap!

(End of this chapter)