Chapter Twenty-Four: The Smoke Rises
"I see, thank you, Abraham. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"
"That's my pleasure!"
Abraham took a slight step back, and he stood behind Charlotte, treating Charlotte as his master as he had served Archduke Lawrence and Aven.
Elbert and Cynthia looked at each other, and they watched Charlotte and Vivien Leigh's reactions with strange expressions, only to be disappointed to find that they looked as usual.
This is a very abnormal situation, and it stands to reason that Charlotte, who has become the Grand Duke of Icewind Castle, can no longer be regarded as a member of the Clayderman family in the strict sense.
In the same way, it cannot be counted as Abraham's master.
However, Abraham reports to Charlotte in the presence of Princess Vivien Leigh, and Elbert and Cynthia have to wonder if there is a political deal between Erosa and Icewind Castle.
If that's the case, it's a bad sign for the stormy Clegg Horns.
"Vivien Leigh, is there any more guards in the manor that can be mobilized?There is some trouble in the east of the city, I think I need some manpower to deal with those filthy bed bugs!"
Charlotte asked Vivien Leigh, who was sitting across from her, and the latter immediately had an excited look on her face, and she stood up from the table, her right hand unconsciously rubbing the dragon's head hilt of the holy sword.
"Is it the Annihilation Society and the evil party of the Forest of Illusions that are making trouble again? Hmph, just leave it to me, and I'll give those who dare to make trouble in Erosa a little color!"
In fact, I don't want you to do it at all.
"Don't be impulsive! His Royal Highness Elbert has finally come to Lucerne once, wouldn't it be too rude for you not to accompany him as the master?
Elbert glanced at Charlotte in surprise, he really didn't expect Charlotte to speak for herself.
This made him feel that his proposal journey might not be as difficult as he imagined.
He smiled kindly at Charlotte.
Then the next second, he felt Vivien Leigh's angry gaze.
"No, if Her Highness Fivien Leigh can trust me, I'll take care of those guys. β
Claire slowly wiped the food scraps from her hands with a napkin, and he looked at Charlotte and winked at her.
"Charlotte, you're not going to be able to show up right now, are you, if they're just trying to distract themselves, then I think I can do it alone. If it's really the other side's main force gathering, then I'll protect myself and send a signal to you as soon as possible. As for Her Highness Charlotte and Vivien Leigh, the two of you should accompany Her Highness Elbert in the middle. β
Because he confessed to Claire about the Annihilation Society last night, he did not hesitate to come forward to solve Charlotte's troubles.
Before Vivien Leigh could speak, Charlotte took the lead.
"Believe it or not, Claire, don't forget, you're also a knight of Erosa. Isn't it your duty for a knight to serve the princess?
Vivien Leigh always felt that something was wrong, but she really couldn't think of a reason to refute it, so she could only nod hesitantly.
"Well, then, I am at your service, my princess!"
Claire stood up and bowed immediately, and then he took the talisman from Vivien Leigh and turned to leave.
At the moment of eye contact with Charlotte, the two partners who had lived together for eight years winked tacitly.
"Well, then, you're full!, Vivien Leigh, your task today is to accompany His Highness Elbert on a good visit to Lucerne. However, there has been some chaos in the market area recently, so you can take Your Highness for a walk in the upper city, and you can't let those evil parties collide with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As for me, it's almost time to fulfill the responsibilities of a teacher, Vivian and Lolita, and I'm officially starting to teach you today. β
"I, I, I, I'll help you teach your apprentice. Don't look at me like this, I've learned a lot of new knowledge over the years. β
Cecilia took a few deep breaths and mustered up the courage to speak to Charlotte.
The latter looked at her in surprise, then smiled and nodded.
Breakfast was over, and as she passed by Abraham, Charlotte whispered to the understanding butler.
"Abraham, wait until all the information is reported to Evan or me, don't tell Vivien Leigh, understand?"
"Your will, my Highness. β
Great, then it's time for the final showdown.
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"The so-called process of casting spells is to channel the magic energy with thoughts and then infuse it into the mold that has been constructed. In other words, the most important thing for a mage is imagination. We had to clearly construct a solid enough model of the spell in our minds, or else it would have the tragic consequences of failing to cast a spell or exploding with a bang. β
"Hmm......"
The two spell apprentices were so frightened by Charlotte's exaggeration that they leaned back, and they could see the horror on their faces.
"Teacher, isn't spelling a super dangerous thing?"
"Of course, of course, you know how Charlotte's stupid hair came to be like this? It's because this guy works magic beyond his limits, hehe, if it weren't for Elle's strength enough, he would have exploded with a bang!"
The young girl, Elle, clasped her hands around her chest and then spread them exaggeratedly, figuratively metaphorically comparing the process of the explosion. Then, as expected, she was immediately punished by Charlotte's iron fist.
"Make no mistake! It's because you're super incapable that I have to do that magic beyond the limit!"
"Who do you say is not giving up, who is saving everyone! Who! Cecilia!
Elle puffed out her bun face, and kept shouting with her hands on her hips. Watching their interactions, Cecilia had the illusion of going back to the carefree old days, and then, happily, she said to Elle.
"Of course it was Elle who saved everyone!"
"Did you hear me! Hear me! Hmph, the great Book of Etroac saved everyone! She cracked the Endless Corridor and became a hero in the hearts of the people!
This time, it was replaced by the face-pulling magic skill, and El's delicate face was pulled into a strange shape, and she couldn't look like she could put on a triumphant expression anymore.
"Alright, that's all for today's lesson. I am not saying this to you to instill fear in you. In fact, what I want to say is that you have to be careful on the path of magic. But again, if you want to have a bigger picture, you can't follow the rules. Haven't you ever thought about the effect of making some minor changes to a spell model that you haven't used countless times?"
Charlotte looked out the window at the sky, at this moment, the setting sun was radiating a red light, and the appointed time was coming soon.
"That's the homework I've given you today, so let's study this spell model and maybe you'll get some inspiration. β
He handed Vivien and Lolita a model of the spell, Charlotte's own modified Zero Ring spell Illumination.
Compared to traditional light spells, it is more durable, and can also float freely within a radius of 100 meters according to the caster's wishes.
Instead of having to carry a large light bulb above his head as he used to, for fear that the Assassin would not know where he was, he would be so stupid.
"Charlotte, you. Do you want to go out? Do you need me to accompany you? Don't, don't get me wrong, I'm just that I haven't been to Lucerne for a long time, and I'm afraid you don't know the way!"
After seeing Charlotte waving away Vivien and Lolita, who were full of excitement, and meticulously tidying up her outfits, Cecilia couldn't help but ask the above words in anticipation.
And then soon, she blushed and hid herself.
"Haha, don't worry, I'm not a road idiot. Thank you, Cecilia, I'm just out to meet a mage, and I'll be back soon. Dinner doesn't have to wait for me, anyway, thank you for your concern. β
"IβI don't care about you! Forget it, forget it, in short, be careful on the road......
Cecilia argued with a blushing face, and then she left the room with a bit of disappointment.
"Hee-hee, the nasty Charlotte has made the girl sad again!"
Elle spoke in a chant-like tone, dancing as she floated in the air, her delicate cheeks still covered with the redness that had just been ripped out by Charlotte.
"Shut up, El, seriously, it's no joke. You know, Vivien Leigh is not a weakling, but she may be stronger than us with the holy sword, and even she can't escape the whirlpool of death, I really don't know where your mysterious confidence comes from. β
"Hmph! It's just a holy sword, how can it be compared to the great El!"
"Yes, your mysterious self-confidence really makes the Holy Sword ashamed!"
Charlotte once again straightened his outfit and made sure that all the magic items were placed in the space bag in a separate way, and then he straightened his collar and pinned a fox mask to his waist.
Evan and Claire have not yet returned, and throughout the day they have learned from Abraham that there are signs of the Annihilation Society all over Lucerne.
This is a very strange thing, and unless the madmen control Lucerne's multitude of gangsters, it is impossible to explain where they got so many people to make trouble.
Perhaps there is another possibility......
Charlotte walked out of the Champs-ΓlysΓ©es alone, through the boulevard lit by the setting sun, and towards the predetermined spot on the note.
If that's the case, then it would explain why Fervien Leigh's strength couldn't escape the terrible death spiral.
"I hope ...... What awaits me is not the worst situation!"