30. Asta the drunk
"Sir. Lycia lowered her voice and followed behind Ascya.
Count Asza's hand rested on the short crossbow and slowly turned his head.
A girl wearing a gray velvet hooded jacket with only two sparkling blue eyes was seen.
Aska sighed and pulled three coins out of his pocket. "Little sister, I'm not rich either. β
The circle of light on the side of the road had already begun to light up, and Lycia purred her stomach, more like a girl who had come to beg for money.
"Uncle Aste, it's me, I'm Lycia Campbell. Lycia pulled down the scarf that covered her nose and mouth a lot, revealing her beautiful face.
She looked at the hand with the three silver coins on it, slowly retracted it, and took it out again. "Ah, Lycia, do you want to buy candy to eat? β
Lycia, who had seen the big scene, was also stunned. "Uncle, I have a very important matter to discuss with you. β
Aska really couldn't think of anything he could discuss with a little girl, but he nodded anyway.
"This is where to go. Aska slowly grasped his crossbow again, and craned his neck, his eyes constantly scanning the walls on either side of the alley.
His face looked white and tender, but there was not much hair left, but he was very tall, wearing only an autumn Praetorian suit and earrings on his ears, which showed that he must have been a very fashionable gentleman in previous years.
In fact, Lycia thought of a lot of excuses to bring Astsa to the Har Tavern to talk, but he obviously didn't give herself a chance, and didn't hesitate to come with her.
"A tavern. Lycia pointed to a very inconspicuous wooden sign sticking out of the corner.
She noticed Aska rubbing his hands with excitement on his face.
"Are you going to ask your uncle for a drink?" Aska seemed completely unaware of how strange it was to go into a tavern with an underage girl, and all he had in mind was wine.
Lycia paused for a moment, feeling that she had chosen the wrong person, is this Count of Ascha really reliable?
"Yes, Uncle Astza. Lycia walked ahead, and Asza, who was nearly two meters tall, followed her into the Howl Tavern.
At this point, there are no guests in the tavern yet, and the owner is wiping down the glasses.
Lycia was also here for the first time.
"If you need a hidden place to chat, the Howl Tavern on Chidobach StraΓe is a good choice. "This is a place recommended by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"Drinking or chatting. The owner didn't show surprise, put down the towel and the cup, and asked Lycia.
Lycia pulled a gold coin out of her pocket. "Chat, but also please bring us some wine, um. What wine you need. β
As soon as Lycia turned around, she saw that Ascha's facial expression had gone out of control, and she pointed to a bottle of golden wine on the bar.
"That's it. β
The boss nodded. "Go straight down the hallway, the fifth room on the right. Ma'am, this bottle of wine will cost another thirty silver coins. β
Lycia pulled out another gold coin, she didn't have any change. "Make up the seventy pieces of wine, and pack it for the gentleman as you go. β
After drinking a glass of wine, Count Asza suddenly came to his senses.
"You deliberately waited for me on my way home?" Aska couldn't help but take another drink.
"Yes, Lord Earl, you know, my father was falsely accused and is now suspended. She unbuttoned her heavy clothes, revealing her slender neck, and straightened her fluffy blonde hair.
Around her neck hangs a gold family crest, which can only be worn on the chest by the heirs and heads of the family.
It also reminds Ascha that Lycia is now talking to him as the heir to House Campbell.
"This should be Duke Campbell coming and talking to me. β
Lycia didn't expect Asta to be more sober after drinking, and she grabbed the bottle. "Uncle Ascha, my father has no choice but to move, and as long as he moves, he will definitely be monitored by the church. β
Aska had just finished his glass and licked his lips. "That... His hand hovered above the bottle. "Then tell me what you want me to help you with. β
Lycia picked up the bottle and poured it full of wine for Count Asza. "I want you to help me, the one who is watching over the D'Urberville family is now sitting in my father's place. β
Aska just picked up the cup and put it down again. "I can't do this, Duke de Burville is already surrounded by people from the church, and if the secrets of the prefect are leaked in the barracks, the evidence is conclusive, and he will be dismissed and exiled, I think Duke Campbell should have told you this. β
Lycia, of course, knew that he couldn't help easily, and she stared directly at the opinion rating of about three percent above Ascha's head, thinking of the six-pointed star.
A moment later, the six-pointed star emerged from Lycia's hand and slowly floated towards Astra's head.
As if he had been hit by something, Astra, who was still drinking, suddenly felt that the wine in his hand was not so fragrant.
Instead, he felt a stronger scent coming from Lycia on the other side, who frowned alarmedly.
Lycia was actually sweating all over her hands, alone with a man who was several times stronger than herself, and she also used a six-pointed star to make him have a strong affection for herself.
"What did you do to me?" Asca has a grizzly bear on his forehead, and black hard fur has grown on his neck.
Lycia raised her head in a panic, how could she be recognized again, such a heraldic power is too chicken.
"What... She pretended not to know, and there was already a look of fear in her eyes.
Fortunately, the six-pointed star did not fall, and Asta looked into Lycia's eyes and suddenly believed that she didn't know anything.
Lycia didn't dare to look away, and kept looking into Asza's eyes.
Until the grizzly coat of arms on his forehead dimmed.
"I'm wrong about you, maybe I'm a little drunk. Asza had another drink. "As for what you said, surveillance, that's impossible. β
Lycia breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back in her chair. "Hmm. So what to do, what to do with my father. β
"Duke Campbell is useless even if he understands De Burwell's movements, the church has finally installed its own people in, and it will not be so easy to let go. Asta looked at Lycia, and he shook his head, whether he had really drunk too much and had bad illusions about such a young lady.
"You don't have to be too frustrated, if there's any news related to Duke Campbell, I'll find someone to deliver it to you. He felt that he could no longer live with this girl who claimed to be the pearl of the empire. "I have a servant's son who is also at the Academy, and I will ask him to deliver it to you, his name is Apido. β
Ascha stood up in a panic after speaking, he had to go outside to blow the cold wind.
"Thank you, Lord Count. Lycia also stood up and sent Asta out.
Seeing him leave in a panic with a bag of wine, Lycia was convinced that the six-pointed star was indeed useful.
As Count Ascha walked away, the six-pointed star returned to Lycia's hands, and its light seemed to dim this time.